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Albatross

Classification: Shuttle
Power plant: Centerfuge MK3(size 2)
Engine: Guzzler x 1 (size 3)
Radar: Chime (24000 meter range) (size 1)
Shield: Haven (15400mm equivalent), Canopy (12240mm equivalent, the only reason to use the Canopy is that it is available at level 8 rather then 13) (size 2)
Armor: 9000mm
Capacitor: Jug (size 1)
Laser Config: Medium Laser, ER laser
Ammo Config: Straker
Missiles (# x size): 2x1
MODx: 3
ECM: 1
Speed (nor/ab/ff): 341/389/673 MPS
Acceleration: 83.6 (laser), 81.0 (Straker) kN/kg
Yaw/Pitch/Roll: 70/85/75 DPS
Cargo: 3m³
Notes: The Albatross is designed off the Apteryx chassis, using the same powerplant and engine if
available. But unlike its older cousin, the Alby is built for non-combat pilots. With only one gun-
mount, size one missiles, and a size one capacitor, it takes a very long time to dispatch conflux,
and maneuverability is shaved off a bit (although it still handles like a Light Fighter, except for the
acceleration, which is atrocious for a ship of its pedigree.) With that said, this little shuttle can
mount the powerful Haven shield...which is the same shield most combat aerospace fighters use.
This makes it very hard to kill compared to the Apteryx. The additional cargo space and modx slot
are also welcome to aspiring trader pilots. Therefore, it is a semi-decent upgrade for the trade-
minded Octavian until he can acquire a Buzzard. Don't try taking on the Conflux hordes in this
ship, though.












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