[HS] CEU Gladius SSI Support Cruiser [SSI][CRU]

No Mods, No Pistons, No Rotors, Survival Ready.

Ship Details

Name: Gladius Class: Single Stage Interplanetary Cruiser Role: Long Range Power Projection Environment: All Crew: 24-30 + 12 Pilots

Details

• Mass: 7,563,329Kg
• Block Count 9,778
• Length: 187.5m
• Width: 92.5m
• Height: 35m
• Maximum Forward Acceleration: 4.8m/s/s
• Maximum Upward Acceleration in 1g: 16.8m/s/s
• SSTO Lifting Capacity: ~2,500,000Kg

Weapon & Support Systems

• All Environments Capable
• 13 x Gatling Turret
• 12 x Missile Turret
• Maintenance Projector
• 14 x Programmable Blocks ( 11 x Spare)
• 7 x Arc Furnace
• 4 x Refinery
• 6 x Assembler
• 7 x Oxygen Generators
• Assisted SSTO Launch Sequence
• Antenna/Laser Antenna
• 42 x Cryopod
• 6 x Jump Drive
• Medical Facilities
• Pressurised All Access Interior
• Ore Detector
• Remote Control

Carrying Capability

Flight Deck: Aphid, Cicada, Grasshopper, Hornet, Mantis, Dragonfly*, Locust*, Wasp*. Hangar: Cicada, Grasshopper, Mantis Garage: Gecko Via Side Connectors: Light SSTO Cargo Drone

*Ships due for refit.

Small Craft Links Aphid: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=560583299 Cicada: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=560583962 Gecko: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=645574276 Grasshopper: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=555938238 Hornet: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=580845275 Mantis: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=557776872

Dragonfly, Locust and Wasp can be found in the Hyperion Systems Collection, but are outdated. Expect a refit fairly soon

Light SSTO Cargo Drone: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=580845864

Instructions

The Gladius' launch sequence is identical to that of the Endeavour, launch instructions can be found here: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=635472118

Description

The Gladius Single Stage Interplanetary Cruiser is an multi purpose combat vessel designed to carry and support a small expeditionary force. The Gladius has a pressurised hangar and garage for carrying small craft, as well as an external flight deck with clamps. It also has a full industrial suite for the processing of raw materials and the fabrication of components and ammo. It is capable of operating anywhere from deep space to the surface of planets. Powerful ventral hydrogen thrust allows the Gladius to lift a significant payload to orbit and six Jumpdrives allow it to travel between worlds in a relatively short space of time. While well armed, with an armoured CIC and capable of deploying several fighters, the multifunctional nature of the Gladius means it should be treated as a mobile base rather than a direct combat vessel.

Background

Due to the success of the Endeavour program, by the late 21st century many CEU enclaves had been founded across the solar system. While many of these operated peacefully and traded with local factions, in the lawlessness of the frontier conflict was inevitable. Many laid claim to contested mineral deposits or minor satellites and some engaged in piracy and smuggling. While most were left to their own devices, some enclaves stumbled upon resources too valuable for the CEU and other factions to ignore. The problem was how to protect these claims.

As these enclaves were spread all over the system, sending a full invasion force to each colony in trouble would be an unworkable solution and as other factions were also yet to cement their control on these far flung worlds, most conflicts were small in scale anyway. The solution to this problem came in the form of the Gladius SSI Cruiser. Able to travel to any point in the solar system in a relatively short space of time, the Gladius can deliver supplies and defend colonists from all but the most determined pioneer militia. Gladius crews are considered heroes by the pioneers of the CEU and in recent years Gladius crews have come to consist mainly of recruits from these distant communities.

Notes

Scripts by Whiplash141, Mmaster and Dan123

I try to make all my ships suitable for use in survival. If you use my ships and find a bug or problem, let me know.