Lanner
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| Lanner | |
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| Maximum gross mass | 53t |
| Empty mass | 245t |
| Payload | 198t |
| Main thruster accel | 8g |
| Retro thruster accel | 4g |
| Gun mountings | 2 |
| Missiles | 2 |
| Crew | 3 |
| Hyperdrive ranges | Class 2:4.89 Class 3:11.02 Class 4:19.59 Class 5:30.61 |
| Standard drive | Class 3 |
| Fuel scoop | yes |
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[edit] Overview
The Lanner is a fairly common ship seen in all parts of human space. Its squat delta-wing shape is instantly recognizable if somewhat ungainly. It is the favorite of up and coming traders and semi-well off pirates alike. The large space inside allows for the mounting of a powerful laser or plenty of cargo space. Unlike the smaller ships a pirate in a Lanner is a significant threat to the larger cargo ships if not dealt with quickly.
Not particularly fast and with a slow turning rate the Lanner has trouble against the small fighters so will often be escorted.
[edit] Notable Features
Nobody knows what Michael Lanner was thinking when he designed the ship, but they do suspect he was in a system were narcotics are a major import. It's too small for the price to be a decent trader, it turns too slow and has too short a range to be a decent fighter. The 8g acceleration is a running joke (compare the 6g of a Panther Clipper!)
The Lanner has successfully proven that it can be possible for a multi-role craft to have no useful role.
[edit] Disadvantages
Very poor rotation speed.
Very poor engines.
Very poor missile capacity.
Very poor price.
Very poor design.
Very poor frontal cross section.
Very poor attempt at a ship.
[edit] Verdict
Not typically a ship you want to keep in the long term. Isn't going to win any beauty contests either.
