Typhoon Class
This ship is what I'm replacing the Python with in my Ooniverse. However, it got somewhat warped in my quest for originality.
Currently working to upgrade to shaders - the partial oxp here should provide a good variety. Consider it version 0.9
Backstory:
The "Typhoon" started as a generic-hull trader refitted and strengthened for military attention.
Though the hoped-for military contract was not forthcoming, the ship did see service in backwaters as a basic cargo hauler. It's mid-size capacity and simple manouverability made it attractive to small, independent, traders.
The original startup eventually collapsed and the rights to the Typhoon hull fell to a consortium of merchants - mostly as a means of maintaining their own fleets.
Many modifications had been made to the standard design over the years, with an eye to standardizing, the Typhoon Group identified four major designs. These are:
Typhoon Class Free Trader (Appaloosa):
Long Haul Trader, cheap, robust, easy to maintain.
200mLS, 100TC lightly armed.
Typhoon Class Frontier Trader (Cougar):
Armed Trader - the Appaloosa is too lightly armed to brave the more lawless sectors. Capable of holding it's own in a firefight, or acting as a heavy escort. Follows the Typhoon characteristic of easy maintenance.
200mLS, 100TC, moderately-well armed. Surplus missile slots also add range with the use of drop-tanks.
Typhoon Class Blockade Runner (Coyote):
Fast Freighter - because sometime discretion is the better part of valor. This ship uses high tech engines to acheive a healthy balance of legs and capacity. The running economics is similar to many much more expensive ships.
380mLS 60TC lightly armed.
Typhoon Class Cruiser (Condor):
Light Frigate - intended as a capital ship, and initially seeing service as a heavy escort, this ship is intended as a deterrent. Lighter versions may be seen acting as regular traders. Distinctive with three cheap engines, smaller and more robust than the others.
300mLS, 80TC heavily armed
Military and Police versions tipped.
The basic design is deliberately modifiable - expect many "chopped" varients of the Appaloosa to appear over time.
