V - Phoenix Fleet Systems Corvettes -----------------------

Update 5/7/14 - switched out the Condor for a slightly modified version made by Eruend. this version has 2 more reactors and vital components better protected.

Update 4/20/14 - added the Thunderbird Dropship

Update 4/11/14 - added glass windows

Update 3/21/14 - fixed engines to no longer cause damage. added fuel storage systems. also made both variants capable of landing without damaging the ground with thrusters

Update 2/18/14 - fixed the glitch related to the new passage blocks where ladders are replaced by turrets

Update 2/13/14 - Added a Civilian version that functions as a planetary shuttle (Yellow and Blue Cormorant)

NOTE: you can find these ships and others in my "Military Division" file. this is uploaded if you prefer a separate download.

Corvettes fill a small niche between fighters and larger ships. they are small, agile, and fast. they are typically assigned to escort and anti-fighter duties, and typically weigh around 1m kg

Cormorant Corvette (foreground) Weight: 1m kg Acceleration: 3 m/s^2 Weapons: 4 gun turrets Ammo Capacity: 1 large container

this covette was designed specifically to be an escort ship and provide anti-fighter support to larger ships. the wings can fold up so that it is able to land on a flat surface. when in flight, the wings are locked in place by landing gear on the side. the design was inspired by the Theta class shuttle from Star Wars.

The Cormorant was designed by Phoenix Shipyards as an anti-fighter escort for larger ships. Additionally, it also sees action carrying military personnel between starbases and planets. Several Cormorants have been produced without weapons (and with friendlier interiors) to be used by civilians for such shuttle purposes as well.

Thunderbird Dropship (middle) Mass: 1mil kg Acceleration: 3.5m/s^2 Weapons: 2 missile launchers, 3 guns, 4 rocket launchers Ammo capacity: 16 small containers

The thunderbird was designed to drop troops into the heat of battle. it is fast and manueverable, with anti-infantry weapons below as well as more armoring on the bottom to protect against ground fire. its large cargo bay is well suited to house infantry squads or vehicles that are ready to be dropped into combat.

Condor Rocket Corvette (background)

Mass: 970k kg Acceleration: 5 m/s^2 Weapons: 3 gatling guns, 8 rocket launchers Ammo Capacity: 2 large containers

the Condor is the most deadly and sustainable of all the corvettes so far, with a large ammo capacity and the ability to point all but one of its weapons forward onto a target. it is slightly less manueverable than the Thunderbird, but remains much faster than both of the other corvette classes.