DSV Farstrider ML

Overview

This is the upgraded version of the Farstrider, able to fit a shield generator. No amount of rearranging of the internal compartments was going to free a 3x3x3 space. Since there were people who liked the look of the original ship, I decided to post the upgraded vessel instead of creating a completely different design.

Besides the shield generator, this version also has more fuel, another large reactor to sustain the shiled, more cargo (it is still not a heavy hauler) and more weapons. This made the ship significantly more costly, but it still fits somewhere between tier 1 and tier 2 of the stock ships.

Cargo

• Additional cargo hold: 16000 SU
• Cargo boxes: 2x16000 + 8000 SU
• Ammo: 2x16000 SU
• Total: 168k SU
• Maximum load (under 1g): 12.6 kt or 3164 large combat armor blocks (189.9 kSU).[/list]
• [h1]Mission-critical facilities[/h1]
• [list][*]CPU: tier 2
• Jump drive
• Gravity generator
• Hospital: Medic station, full suite of medical devices
• Workshop: 1 large constructor, 1 repair station
• Crew accommodations: Food processor, 1 fridge, 2x armory, oxygen station, quarters
• Hydroponics: 18 growing plots[/list]
• [h1]Docking facilities[/h1]
• [list][*]Landing pad for 2 small or 1 medium SV
• Open hangar with ramp: 2 small or 1 medium HV[/list]
• [h1]Additional functionality[/h1]
• [list][*]Wi-fi
• Space for a shield generator
• Capability to install offline protection
• Reserve power generator: it can't sustain the thrusters, but it can sustain internal systems in case the main power is knocked out.
• Using “AuxThrusters” custom function you can lower ship power consumption in flight by reducing maneuverability. Use with caution on planets with full cargo.[/list]
• Note: This ship has 2 T1 RCS by default, which makes its turn rate acceptable but not great. I usually upgrade them to T2 version when I have the resources instead of adding more units to the ship. Otherwise, I'd place additional RCS units where shield generator or offline protection goes, because by the time you can install it, you probably can upgrade the RCS.
• [h1]Background[/h1]
• The original Farstrider was meant for reconnaissance, but it wasn’t very successful in earning contracts with the military. They cited low survivability, light armament and limited crew facilities.
• That’s why DSI came up with the upgraded version. It has better armaments, polarized hull, better quarters layout and an additional reactor. Their efforts sparked moderate interest in military circles, but it remains to be seen whether it is able to win any contracts.
• This is a civilian variant with toned down weapons and lacking the shield generator, but with an option to install one.