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The firefly was a derivative of [[Swift|''Swift'']] from [[Benulobiweed_Inc.|''Benulobiweed Inc.'']]
 
The firefly was a derivative of [[Swift|''Swift'']] from [[Benulobiweed_Inc.|''Benulobiweed Inc.'']]
  
To quote "The Firefly was an attempt by Benulobiweed to add extra cargo capacity to the Swift by the simple expedient of adding a detachable cargo pod within the open framework of the hull. After a rethink of the Swift design, A managed to rectify the handling dificulties as well as add cargo and crew accomodation and named it the Tepui and a short while after, the Tepui's variant the Lampyris."
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To quote "The Firefly was an attempt by Benulobiweed to add extra cargo capacity to the Swift by the simple expedient of adding a detachable cargo pod within the open framework of the hull. After a rethink of the Swift design, Benulobiweed Inc.'s Chief Developer 'A' managed to rectify the handling difficulties as well as add cargo and crew accommodation and named it the Tepui and a short while after, the Tepui's variant the Lampyris."
  
 
== Notable Features ==
 
== Notable Features ==
  
Very small, fast and agile, but a little fragile. Beam laser to the Fore with Twin Plasma Cannon to the aft.
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Very small, fast and agile, but a little fragile. Beam laser to the fore with Twin Plasma Cannon to the aft.
  
 
== Design ==
 
== Design ==
  
 
The design is very antiquated and is similar to an old starship, utilising nacelles.
 
The design is very antiquated and is similar to an old starship, utilising nacelles.

Revision as of 14:18, 1 July 2012

Firefly
height=100px
Size (W×H×L) 11.521m×10.574m×21.518m
Cargo capacity 35 TC
Cargo bay extension N/A
Maximum speed 0.755 LM
Manoeuvrability Roll: 2.0
Pitch: 1.8
Energy banks 1
Energy recharge rate

Medium (2.5)

Gun mounts Fore, Aft
Missile slots 3
Shield boosters available Yes
Military shields available Yes
Hyperspace capable Yes
OXP or standard OXP
Available to player Yes
Base price 775000 Cr

Overview

The firefly was a derivative of Swift from Benulobiweed Inc.

To quote "The Firefly was an attempt by Benulobiweed to add extra cargo capacity to the Swift by the simple expedient of adding a detachable cargo pod within the open framework of the hull. After a rethink of the Swift design, Benulobiweed Inc.'s Chief Developer 'A' managed to rectify the handling difficulties as well as add cargo and crew accommodation and named it the Tepui and a short while after, the Tepui's variant the Lampyris."

Notable Features

Very small, fast and agile, but a little fragile. Beam laser to the fore with Twin Plasma Cannon to the aft.

Design

The design is very antiquated and is similar to an old starship, utilising nacelles.