Fruit Bat

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Fruit Bat
MassTrans Fruit Bat.png
Size (W×H×L) 65 m×15 m×37 m
Cargo capacity 3 TC
Cargo bay extension 3 TC
Maximum speed 0.35 LM
Manoeuvrability Pitch: 1.70
Roll: 1.95
Yaw: 1.70
Thrust: 55
Energy banks 3
Energy recharge rate

Poor (1.8)

Gun mounts Fore: 1x
Rear: 1x
Port: 1x
Starboard: 1x
Missile slots 4
Shield boosters available Yes
Military shields available Yes
Hyperspace capable Yes
OXP or standard OXP
Available to player Yes
Base price 112,500 Cr


Overview

The Fruit Bat is a cheap, somewhat manoeuvrable fighter/escort, often used by pirates and escorts alike.

History

It was designed for mass production by the now defunct CLAN Ltd. from Erbiti and the production facilities were then bought by SensimTrading and relocated to Anisor.

The Fruit Bat was not a very popular model, but when MASSTrans GLC bought into the traditional family business (holding 49.9 percent of the shares), they started to produce a slightly enhanced version exclusively for MASSTrans' subsidiary firm MT SEC under the name of Flying Fox. Sales of the standard model have been rising slightly, but demand for a customer version with the same specifications (with a slightly larger and more efficient engine) are estimated to be even higher. It is unknown if plans of releasing this model to the general public have been made.

MT SEC, working formerly under exclusive contract for MASSTRans freighttrains, started recently to open their escort services to private traders with allowance of their parent company, and although they take premium fees, their services are in high demand (and add a boost to the prestige of their employer).

Upgrades

Compatible equipment for this ship. Factory standard equipment is marked in bold, all other equipment can be added by the player.
Misc. Equipment Cargo Bay ExpansionFuel ScoopsPassenger BerthEscape CapsuleDocking ComputersWitch Fuel InjectorsScanner Targeting EnhancementMulti-Targeting SystemGalactic HyperdriveAdvanced Space Compass • {{{12}}} • {{{13}}} • {{{14}}} • {{{15}}} • {{{16}}} • {{{17}}} • {{{18}}} • {{{19}}} • {{{20}}} • {{{21}}}
Weaponry Pulse LaserBeam LaserMilitary LaserMining LaserEnergy Bomb • {{{7}}} • {{{8}}} • {{{9}}} • {{{10}}} • {{{11}}} • {{{12}}} • {{{13}}} • {{{14}}} • {{{15}}} • {{{16}}} • {{{17}}} • {{{18}}} • {{{19}}} • {{{20}}} • {{{21}}}
Defence E.C.M. SystemExtra Energy UnitNaval Energy UnitShield BoostersMilitary Shield EnhancementExternal Heat Shielding • {{{8}}} • {{{9}}} • {{{10}}} • {{{11}}} • {{{12}}} • {{{13}}} • {{{14}}} • {{{15}}} • {{{16}}} • {{{17}}} • {{{18}}} • {{{19}}} • {{{20}}} • {{{21}}}


Model comparisons

Fruit Bat Flying Fox
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MassTrans Fruit Bat.png MassTrans Flying Fox.png
Size (meters: WxHxL) 65 × 15 × 37 65 × 15 × 37
Mass (tons) 19.959 t 19.959 t
Cargo capacity (tons) 3 (+3 t expandable) 3 (+3 t expandable)
Maximum speed (LM) 0.350 0.350
Maneuverability Pitch: 1.70 / Roll: 1.95 / Yaw: 1.70 Pitch: 1.70 / Roll: 1.95 / Yaw: 1.70
Thrust 55 65
Energy banks 3.00 3.50
Energy recharge rate Poor (1.80) Poor (2.20)
Gun mounts & Turrets Fore: 1x
Rear: 1x
Port: 1x
Starboard: 1x
Turrets: N/A
Fore: 1x
Rear: 1x
Port: 1x
Starboard: 1x
Turrets: 1x
Missile pylons 4 4
Shield Upgrades Boosters & military Boosters & military
Hyperspace capable Yes (in 15 sec) Yes (in 15 sec)
Available to player Yes (TL 7) No
Base price (Cr) 112,500 N/A


Remarks

some notes from the author:

Made some time ago, never thought about releasing it, because of issues, that I could finally solve, and now a recommended part of my coming Freighttrain.oxp.

Credits

The Fruit Bat is entirely the work of Rorschachhamster, all credits therefore belong to him.

Requirements

Oolite Version 1.77 or higher is required.


Download

The original version from Rorschachhamster (2013) could be found in the FruitBat OXP V 1.01 on box. This version includes 3 minor bugs, one might affect Apple users, while another will prevent you from buying the cargo extension.


License

This work is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike 3.0 (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0). To view a copy of this license visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0.


Version History

  • Version 1.00 / 2013-02-04 / Rorschachhamster:
initial release
  • Version 1.01 / 2013-03-20 / Rorschachhamster:
The MT Sec Flying Fox is now outfitted with an aft laser as well, and made a little tougher


Quick Facts

Minimum Oolite versionCPU usage lowMemory usage lowGPU usage low

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