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{{Semantic Infobox ShipStats Oolite| title=Cougar ST
 
{{Semantic Infobox ShipStats Oolite| title=Cougar ST
|image = [[Image:Cougar st.png|275px]]
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|image = [[Image:Cougar_ST2.png|275px]]
 
|dimensions = 51 x 12 x 64
 
|dimensions = 51 x 12 x 64
|capacity = 12 TC
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|capacity = 5 TC
 
|capacityext = NA
 
|capacityext = NA
 
|maxspeed = 0.400 LM
 
|maxspeed = 0.400 LM
|maneuverability = Roll: 2.25<br />Pitch: 1.25
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|maneuverability = Roll: 3.0<br />Pitch: 1.5
 
|energybanks = 5
 
|energybanks = 5
|energyrecharge = Good (4.5)
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|energyrecharge = Very Good (5.0)
|gunmounts = Forward and aft
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|gunmounts = forward and aft
 
|missileslots = 2
 
|missileslots = 2
 
|shieldboost = Yes
 
|shieldboost = Yes
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|isoxp = OXP
 
|isoxp = OXP
 
|isplayer = Yes
 
|isplayer = Yes
|baseprice = 350,000 Cr
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|baseprice = 150,000 Cr.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
== Overview ==
 
== Overview ==
CaptSolo introduces to Oolite the very rare stealth ship that appeared in some versions of 8-bit Elite. It is quite agile and very fast. It is a bounty hunter and, if you happen to be scanning the stars and see it, you would be well advised not to shoot first and ask questions later. Here is an excerpt from a long ago Elite combateer who recorded his adventures:<br>
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After an exhaustive search, an agent for SoloTek Industries found the heir of the original designer and builder of the Cougar, a person who strongly guards their anonymity. After lengthy negotiations, a price was finally agreed upon to deliver the original plans for renewed construction. The marketing plan was geared toward the military rather than civilian sector. Unbeknown to any at SI, someone had beaten them at their own game, but not, apparently, for profit. In scattered sectors, rumors cropped up of rare encounters with a craft similar to the Cougar but vastly superior. Little else is known except that sightings have verified the shadowy Cougar is armed with multiple forward lasers and that it haunts the more dangerous systems. Reports from criminal elements simply refer to it as the, "<i>HK from hell</i>".<br>
  
"<i>I was just minding my own business in some star system located in the upper part of chart 5. I do recall it was a poor agricultural, corporate state, as that is where I conducted my Thargoid hunting operations. I would jump away from the planet until I encountered them. Suddenly my ship mass locked but the scanner was clear, so I began a visual scan for the cause. After awhile I saw it! It was just a speck in space and I was mighty curious about it. Who dare be out this far and bother me? I flew toward it, aimed and fired. All of a sudden this thing comes alive, flying fast and as agile as a snake. The ship never did show on the scanner but I could see it plain as day. Her wings swept forward from the main fuselage. She sure was a beauty, and I believe to this day it would not have harmed me if I had not fired upon it first.</i>"<br>
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The Cougar ST (ST = Speedy Terminator) for Oolite is named for the legendary and rare stealth ship that appeared in some versions of 8-bit Elite. Unlike that ship, the Cougar ST is not stealthy, but it is quite agile and very fast. The Cougar NPC custom role is geared for combat, and they who command her are pirate hunters. They enjoy taunting their prey before eliminating them, and if that prey happens to be the player, they may find the experience rather unpleasant. Otherwise, the player would be well advised not to attack the Cougar, either for fun or profit.
 
 
There is very little additional information. Is this ship connected with some secret organization? Or is she property of a wealthy hermit who, after tiring of pirates plundering his goods, fled away only to return mysteriously with this strange craft on some private mission? We may never know.
 
 
 
== Player versus NPC Ships ==
 
The stealthy Cougar is faster, more agile, and has a better energy recharge rate. Additionally, it sports two subent forward beam lasers, but no aft laser.
 
 
 
== Annoyances ==
 
With Target Autolock & BGS OXP's, the players ship will acquire a temporary lock follwed by a sound when it is lost. This sound will be repeated every time the Stealthy Cougar strikes. This can be quite annoying but since encounters are so rare it should not be that bad.
 
  
 
== Credits ==
 
== Credits ==
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Paw decal borrowed from SimonB's Cat diffuse texture.<br>
 
Paw decal borrowed from SimonB's Cat diffuse texture.<br>
 
Main hull textures, under-wing subent gun models and texturing, and Cougar AI by the author.
 
Main hull textures, under-wing subent gun models and texturing, and Cougar AI by the author.
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=== Scripts ===
 
=== Scripts ===
 
Cougar Ship Script by [[User:Commander McLane|Commander McLane]], originally coded for [[User:Smivs|Smivs']] [[Contractor ZZ1|Contractor ZZ1]].<br>
 
Cougar Ship Script by [[User:Commander McLane|Commander McLane]], originally coded for [[User:Smivs|Smivs']] [[Contractor ZZ1|Contractor ZZ1]].<br>
 
== Play Testers ==
 
[[User:El Viejo|El Viejo]] and the author
 
  
 
== Requirements ==
 
== Requirements ==
Tested with Oolite 1.76.1, but should work with versions 1.74 and onward. No dependencies.
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Minimum requirement: Oolite 1.80 and later. No dependencies.
  
== Installation ==
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== Manual Installation for Oolite 1.80+ ==
After unzipping, move or copy the folder, "Cougar_ST.oxp" into your AddOns folder. Where that resides depends on the location of your Oolite installation.
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Move or copy the file, "Cougar_ST1.5.oxz" into your AddOns folder. Where that resides depends on the location of your Oolite installation.
  
 
== License ==
 
== License ==
 
This work is licensed under the [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.5/ Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License version 3.0.]
 
This work is licensed under the [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.5/ Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License version 3.0.]
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== Changes ==
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Cougar ST OXP v1.5:<br>
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1) Corrected several shipdata errors related to like_ship attribute.<br>
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2) Cougar ST custom role made a little stronger. The fearless bugger was getting wiped out too easily by big pirate bands.<br>
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3) 20% chance of being spawned along WP - Planet route but only in anarchy and feudal systems.<br>
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4) Alternate Cougar ship uses weighted Oolite 1.80 roles re-defined. Not as tough as ST custom role.
  
 
== Download ==
 
== Download ==
 
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[[Media:Cougar_ST1.5.oxz| Cougar_ST1.5 OXZ]] (downloaded {{#downloads:Cougar_ST1.5.oxz}} times)<br>
Cougar ST OXP v1.2:<br>
 
1) Shady Cougar upgrade by Keeper and one typo correction.<br>
 
2) Stealthy Cougar now even more rare.<br>
 
3) No longer added by script.<br>
 
4) Only present in feudal and anarchy systems.<br>
 
5) Player version added and rogue pirate removed.<br>
 
 
 
[https://app.box.com/s/ysy1g3sbi2esnjs7hcl8 Cougar ST] OXP
 
  
 
{{ship-OXP}}
 
{{ship-OXP}}

Latest revision as of 16:01, 16 October 2014

Cougar ST
Cougar ST2.png
Size (W×H×L) 51 x 12 x 64
Cargo capacity 5 TC
Cargo bay extension NA
Maximum speed 0.400 LM
Manoeuvrability Roll: 3.0
Pitch: 1.5
Energy banks 5
Energy recharge rate

Very Good (5.0)

Gun mounts forward and aft
Missile slots 2
Shield boosters available Yes
Military shields available Yes
Hyperspace capable Yes
OXP or standard OXP
Available to player Yes
Base price 150,000 Cr.


Overview

After an exhaustive search, an agent for SoloTek Industries found the heir of the original designer and builder of the Cougar, a person who strongly guards their anonymity. After lengthy negotiations, a price was finally agreed upon to deliver the original plans for renewed construction. The marketing plan was geared toward the military rather than civilian sector. Unbeknown to any at SI, someone had beaten them at their own game, but not, apparently, for profit. In scattered sectors, rumors cropped up of rare encounters with a craft similar to the Cougar but vastly superior. Little else is known except that sightings have verified the shadowy Cougar is armed with multiple forward lasers and that it haunts the more dangerous systems. Reports from criminal elements simply refer to it as the, "HK from hell".

The Cougar ST (ST = Speedy Terminator) for Oolite is named for the legendary and rare stealth ship that appeared in some versions of 8-bit Elite. Unlike that ship, the Cougar ST is not stealthy, but it is quite agile and very fast. The Cougar NPC custom role is geared for combat, and they who command her are pirate hunters. They enjoy taunting their prey before eliminating them, and if that prey happens to be the player, they may find the experience rather unpleasant. Otherwise, the player would be well advised not to attack the Cougar, either for fun or profit.

Credits

Model modified from original, SimonB's Neolite Companion OXP for the Cat.
Paw decal borrowed from SimonB's Cat diffuse texture.
Main hull textures, under-wing subent gun models and texturing, and Cougar AI by the author.

Scripts

Cougar Ship Script by Commander McLane, originally coded for Smivs' Contractor ZZ1.

Requirements

Minimum requirement: Oolite 1.80 and later. No dependencies.

Manual Installation for Oolite 1.80+

Move or copy the file, "Cougar_ST1.5.oxz" into your AddOns folder. Where that resides depends on the location of your Oolite installation.

License

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License version 3.0.

Changes

Cougar ST OXP v1.5:
1) Corrected several shipdata errors related to like_ship attribute.
2) Cougar ST custom role made a little stronger. The fearless bugger was getting wiped out too easily by big pirate bands.
3) 20% chance of being spawned along WP - Planet route but only in anarchy and feudal systems.
4) Alternate Cougar ship uses weighted Oolite 1.80 roles re-defined. Not as tough as ST custom role.

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