Gecko Dragon Class

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Gecko "Dragon Class"
Gecko Dragon Class.png
Size (W×H×L) 61 m×14 m×52 m
Cargo capacity 3 TC
Cargo bay extension N/A
Maximum speed 0.36 LM
Manoeuvrability Pitch: 1.5
Roll: 3.0
Yaw: 1.5
Trust: 45
Energy banks 5
Energy recharge rate

Excellent (4.5)

Gun mounts Fore: 4x
Missile slots 2
Shield boosters available N/A
Military shields available N/A
Hyperspace capable N/A
OXP or standard OXP
Available to player Yes
Base price 120000 Cr

Overview

A Gecko heavy fighter based on the technology of a wrecked Green Gecko. While not as advanced as the original this ship could be a fearsome combatant. By copying some of the hi-tech from Avernus Orbital the design includes 4 front laser mounts, an additional pylon, increased speed, more energy banks, and a higher reload rate. On the downside, no hyperdrive, Shield Boosters or Military Shield Enhancement could be assigned and the maintenance costs are 10% higher. While primarily used as a single-pilot combat craft, the cockpit supports a co-pilot as well.

When the fighter first was introduced to the open market there was much skepticism, no wonder because the design came from a small backyard repair shop. However, after the first test-flights, the orders exploded, escorts, bounty-hunters, mercenaries, and numerous Navies and local police forces stood in line to get some of the production. Needless to say that assassins and pirates also became highly interested.

Soon the shop became a shipyard and nowadays Biarge United Shipyards is known everywhere in the Eight.


Upgrades

Compatible equipment for this ship. Factory standard equipment is marked in bold, all other equipment can be added by the player.
Misc. Equipment Fuel ScoopsEscape CapsuleDocking ComputersWitch Fuel InjectorsScanner Targeting EnhancementMulti-Targeting SystemGalactic HyperdriveAdvanced Space Compass • {{{10}}} • {{{11}}} • {{{12}}} • {{{13}}} • {{{14}}} • {{{15}}} • {{{16}}} • {{{17}}} • {{{18}}} • {{{19}}} • {{{20}}} • {{{21}}}
Weaponry Pulse LaserBeam LaserMilitary LaserEnergy Bomb • {{{6}}} • {{{7}}} • {{{8}}} • {{{9}}} • {{{10}}} • {{{11}}} • {{{12}}} • {{{13}}} • {{{14}}} • {{{15}}} • {{{16}}} • {{{17}}} • {{{18}}} • {{{19}}} • {{{20}}} • {{{21}}}
Defence E.C.M. SystemExtra Energy UnitNaval Energy UnitExternal Heat Shielding • {{{6}}} • {{{7}}} • {{{8}}} • {{{9}}} • {{{10}}} • {{{11}}} • {{{12}}} • {{{13}}} • {{{14}}} • {{{15}}} • {{{16}}} • {{{17}}} • {{{18}}} • {{{19}}} • {{{20}}} • {{{21}}}


Credits

The Gecko "Dragon Class" is inspired by the Green Gecko and the Renegade Gecko, thanks a lot to Cody and LittleBear.

Cody (basic concept)
LittleBear (additional ideas from the Renegade Gecko (Renegade Pirates OXP)
Griff (ship model, gun model, and basic textures)
another_commander (specular maps)


Remarks

While available to the player please keep in mind that you have only 3 t cargo capacity and no hyperdrive, flying this craft could be a challenge.


Download

This ship could be found in the SIRF.OXP (V 2.52 and higher), it's not a part of the core-game.


License

This work is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0). To view a copy of this license visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0.