HU-43e Angler Courier Ship (Vanilla)

NEW UPDATE: Doubled both Hydrogen and Atmospheric Brake Thrusters. The ship still doesn't stop on a dime, but performance should be significantly improved.

The Angler is a Jump-capable ship, geared toward early survival games. It uses a system of both hydrogen and atmospheric thrusters to traverse a multitude of environments. It's narrow cross section makes it perfect for landing in cramped places.

FEATURES --------------------------------------------- 1x Jump Drive 2x Hydrogen Tanks 1x Gatling Turret (Starboard Mounted) 1x Ore Detector -- Seating for two people -- Functioning Airlock with access hatch to the ground.

Runs MMaster's Automatic LCDs 2, as well as my own personal Airlock script.

This is a Vanilla repaint of the HU-43e Angler. If you would like the original Silver & Gold paint scheme (Economy DLC), you can find it at:

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1870507371

///////////////////////////////////// /// FLIGHT MANUAL /// /////////////////////////////////////

HOTKEY MENUS -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Seat 01 (Pilot)

Menu 1: Atmospheric Protocols [ 1 ] - Cargo (Landing) Camera ------------------- View [ 2 ] - Cargo Merge Clamp------------------------ On/Off [ 3 ] - Cargo Connector -------------------- Switch Lock [ 4 ] - Flight Systems ----------------------------- On/Off [ 5 ] - Hydrogen Thrusters ----------------------- On/Off [ 6 ] - Cruise Thrusters -------------- Decrease Thrust [ 7 ] - Cruise Thrusters --------------- Increase Thrust [ 8 ] - Hydrogen Tanks -------------- Stockpile On/Off [ 9 ] - Batteries ----------------------- Recharge On/Off

Menu 2: Escape Protocols [ 1 ] - Rear View Camera -------------------------- View [ 2 ] - Landing Gear ------------------ AutoLock On/Off [ 3 ] - Escape Thrusters ------------ Decrease Thrust [ 4 ] - Escape Thrusters ------------- Increase Thrust [ 5 ] - Hydrogen Thrusters ---------------------- On/Off [ 6 ] - Ore Detector -------------------------------- On/Off [ 7 ] - Jump Drive ----------------------------------- Jump [ 8 ] - Hydrogen Tanks ------------- Stockpile On/Off [ 9 ] - H2 Engines --------------------------------- On/Off

Menu 3: Orbital Protocols [ 1 ] - Camera (Docking) ---------------------------- View [ 2 ] - Docking Merge Clamp -------------------- On/Off [ 3 ] - Docking Connector ------------------------ On/Off [ 4 ] - Flight Systems ----------------------------- On/Off [ 5 ] - Hydrogen Thrusters ----------------------- On/Off [ 6 ] - Ore Detector -------------------------------- On/Off [ 7 ] - Jump Drive ----------------------------------- Jump [ 8 ] - Hydrogen Tanks ------------- Stockpile On/Off [ 9 ] - Batteries ----------------------- Recharge On/Off

Menu 4: Gattling Turret Controls [ 1 ] - Control [ 2 ] - Target Neutrals ---------------------------- On/Off [ 3 ] - Target Meteors ----------------------------- On/Off [ 4 ] - Target Missiles ---------------------------- On/Off [ 5 ] - Target Characters ------------------------- On/Off [ 6 ] - Target Small Ships ----------------------- On/Off [ 7 ] - Target Large Ships ------------------------ On/Off [ 8 ] - Target Stations ---------------------------- On/Off [ 9 ] - ------------------------------------------------- On/Off

Menu 5: Auxiliary Systems [ 1 ] - Basic Assembler -------------------------- On/Off [ 2 ] - Ore Detector -------------------------------- On/Off [ 3 ] - Landing Gear ------------------ AutoLock On/Off [ 5 ] - Gravity Generator ------------------------- On/Off [ 6 ] - O2/H2 Generators ------------------------ On/Off [ 7 ] - H2 Engines --------------------------------- On/Off [ 8 ] - Hydrogen Tanks ------------- Stockpile On/Off [ 9 ] - Batteries ----------------------- Recharge On/Off

Menu 8: Repair Projector Rotation [ 1 ] - Decrease Yaw [ 2 ] - Increase Yaw [ 4 ] - Decrease Pitch [ 5 ] - Increase Pitch [ 7 ] - Decrease Roll [ 8 ] - Increase Roll [ 9 ] - On/Off

Menu 9: Repair Projector Offset [ 1 ] - Decrease Forward Offset [ 2 ] - Increase Forward Offset [ 4 ] - Decrease Horizontal Offset [ 5 ] - Increase Horizontal Offset [ 7 ] - Decrease Vertical Offset [ 8 ] - Increase Vertical Offset [ 9 ] - On/Off

Operational notes: ------------------------------ "The Angler's shining attributes are its narrow profile and economic construction. At only 12.5 meters wide, the Angler is capable of landing on pads designed for much smaller craft. The ship is ideal for any prospective traders looking to get off world on a budget.

"The ship has an unfortunate reputation for it's low brake thrust. The Type-E has doubled both the atmospheric and hydrogen brake thrusters from previous models, but it still doesn't stop on a dime. Many veteran pilots have observed that in atmosphere, pitching the nose up helps to augment the forward brake thrust with the lift thrust.

"In orbit the ship can also brake much faster when it flips around and uses its main thrusters, much like a classic rocket. A tail camera is provided to assist in such maneuvers.

"To conserve fuel, the ship's hydrogen thrusters can be toggled off while cruising in atmosphere. It is important to note that without the hydrogen thrusters, the ship's handling can be dangerously sluggish. Pilots are advised to fly conservatively when flying without the ship's H2 system."

--- Dr. Eng. Lawrence Meyers -- LAIKA Fleet Systems R&D ---