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This Cobra Mark III variant has only cosmetic alterations based on the signature vessel in the popular piece of modern-day fiction, '[[The Dark Wheel]]'. Nonetheless, it is popular with spacers, regardless of their reading this novella or not, since Ramon Security Ltd added many elements which were designed to explode harmlessly if destroyed to momentarily confuse the sensors of attacking ships. | This Cobra Mark III variant has only cosmetic alterations based on the signature vessel in the popular piece of modern-day fiction, '[[The Dark Wheel]]'. Nonetheless, it is popular with spacers, regardless of their reading this novella or not, since Ramon Security Ltd added many elements which were designed to explode harmlessly if destroyed to momentarily confuse the sensors of attacking ships. | ||
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| + | This version was very popular for its looks (modelled after the cobra shown on the original Elite boxed set. By Ramon c.2006. The original BB thread was presumably lost in the [[Great Deletion]]. | ||
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| + | === Subentities === | ||
| + | This was one of the early ships with subentities - one could shoot the undercarriage doors off and see *joy* WHEELS - or shoot out the cockpit 'glass' and see the pilot. | ||
==Download== | ==Download== | ||
| + | The Dark Wheel Cobra is found in the [http://app.box.net/shared/717lzigkv3 Dark Wheel Cobra OXP]. (2006) | ||
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| + | ([http://app.box.net/shared/qneox35jlb alternative lo-end version]) | ||
| − | + | == Links == | |
| + | *[https://bb.oolite.space/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=2446 My Competition Entry Is Ready On Oosat2] Ramon's release thread (2006) | ||
| + | *[[Ramon's Anaconda]] - similar concept to this DWCobra | ||
| + | *[[Marett Space Corporation OXP]] - other of Ramon's ships | ||
| + | *[https://bb.oolite.space/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=9157 Dertien's Dark Wheel Cobra] (2011) - a modified version is linked to the last page of the thread. Don't forget to change http://'''www'''.box.net to http://'''app'''.box.net for the downloads! | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:32, 29 February 2024
'Dark Wheel' Cobra MK. III
| Dark Wheel Cobra Mk. III | |
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| Size (W×H×L) | 130m×30m×65m |
| Cargo capacity | 20 TC |
| Cargo bay extension | 35 TC |
| Maximum speed | 0.36 LM |
| Manoeuvrability | Roll: 2.0 Pitch: 1.0 |
| Energy banks | 4 |
| Energy recharge rate |
Good (4.0) |
| Gun mounts | Fore, Aft Port, Starboard |
| Missile slots | 4 |
| Shield boosters available | Yes |
| Military shields available | Yes |
| Hyperspace capable | Yes |
| OXP or standard | OXP |
| Available to player | Yes |
| Base price | 150,000₢ |
Overview
This Cobra Mark III variant has only cosmetic alterations based on the signature vessel in the popular piece of modern-day fiction, 'The Dark Wheel'. Nonetheless, it is popular with spacers, regardless of their reading this novella or not, since Ramon Security Ltd added many elements which were designed to explode harmlessly if destroyed to momentarily confuse the sensors of attacking ships.
This version was very popular for its looks (modelled after the cobra shown on the original Elite boxed set. By Ramon c.2006. The original BB thread was presumably lost in the Great Deletion.
Subentities
This was one of the early ships with subentities - one could shoot the undercarriage doors off and see *joy* WHEELS - or shoot out the cockpit 'glass' and see the pilot.
Download
The Dark Wheel Cobra is found in the Dark Wheel Cobra OXP. (2006)
Links
- My Competition Entry Is Ready On Oosat2 Ramon's release thread (2006)
- Ramon's Anaconda - similar concept to this DWCobra
- Marett Space Corporation OXP - other of Ramon's ships
- Dertien's Dark Wheel Cobra (2011) - a modified version is linked to the last page of the thread. Don't forget to change http://www.box.net to http://app.box.net for the downloads!
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