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== Far Arm Ships OXP ==
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== Far Arm ships OXP ==
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<sup>by Zieman</sup>
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<sup>by [[User:Zieman|Zieman]]</sup>
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{{OXPLevel|2}}
  
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This OXP adds 10 ships (+variants) and 4 missiles, inspired by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Rogue Paul Neurath's Space Rogue], to the Ooniverse.  
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This OXP adds 10 ships, inspired by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Rogue Paul Neurath's Space Rogue] to the Ooniverse. There is also a new alien race called the Manchi, who pilot ships of bizarre design.  
 
  
 
Released under the [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/ Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 Unported] License.
 
Released under the [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/ Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 Unported] License.
  
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== Download ==
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This OXP is available on the [[Expansions Manager]] and additionally here: [[Media:Oolite.oxp.zzz.Montana05.Far_Arm_Ships.OXZ|Far Arms Ship 3.01]]
  
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== The Ships ==
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== Ships ==
 
Note: the links below go to individual Ship Data pages.
 
Note: the links below go to individual Ship Data pages.
  
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<gallery>
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Image:FA_Sunracer.png‎|[[Far_Arm_Sunracer |'''Sunracer''' - player versions exist]]
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Image:FA_Scow.png‎|[[Far_Arm_Scow |'''Scow''' - player versions exist]]
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Image:FA_Tanker.png‎|[[Far_Arm_Tanker |'''Tanker''' - player versions exist]]
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Image:FA_Hunter.png‎|[[Far_Arm_Hunter |'''Hunter''' - player version exists]]
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Image:FA_Dart.png‎|[[Far_Arm_Dart |'''Dart''' - player versions exist]]
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Image:FA_Corsair.png‎|[[Far_Arm_Corsair |'''Corsair''' - player versions exist]]
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Image:FA_Cruiser.png‎|[[Far_Arm_Cruiser |'''Cruiser''' - NPC only]]
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Image:FA_Titan.png‎|[[Far_Arm_Titan|'''Titan''' - NPC only]]
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Image:FA_Wasp.png‎|[[Far_Arm_Manchi_Wasp |'''Wasp''' - NPC only]]
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Image:FA_Vulture.png‎|[[Far_Arm_Manchi_Vulture |'''Vulture''' - NPC only]]
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</gallery>
  
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[[Far_Arm_Sunracer|Sunracer]] - Available to player<br />
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== Missiles ==
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"With an extensive selection of options, four tons of cargo capacity, and easy upgrade abilities, the Sunracer is the choice of scouts, couriers, families, joyriders, and anyone looking for a small ship and a price to match."
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Note: the links below go to individual Data pages.
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[[Far_Arm_Scow|Scow]] - Available to player.<br />
 
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"More of these dependable workers travel the spaceways than any other ship type. Scows place cargo capacity above all else."
 
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[[Far_Arm_Tanker|Tanker]] - Available to player.<br />
 
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"The vehicle of choice for the prosperous trader, this sturdy model emphasizes cargo capacity but does not neglect defence. Though not flashy, a Tanker using skillful defense tactics can often send a more maneuverable Dart packing."
 
  
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[[Far_Arm_Corsair|Corsair]] - NPC only.<br />
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<gallery>
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"Still extremely dangerous after more than two decades of service, the Corsair model remains popular along the frontier and in lawless areas. Facing a hostile Corsair, your best tactic is to surrender your cargo and hope the pilot is in a friendly mood."
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Image:Plasma_torpedo.png|[[Far_Arm_Plasma_torpedo |'''Plasma torpedo''' - available for player]]
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Image:SM-1_missile.png|[[Far_Arm_SM-1_missile |'''SM-1''' missile - available for player]]
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Image:Nova_missile.png|[[Far_Arm_Nova_missile |'''Nova''' missile - available for player]]
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Image:Manchi_missile.png|[[Far_Arm_Manchi_missile |'''Manchi missile''' - NPC only]]
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</gallery>
  
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[[Far_Arm_Dart|Dart]] - NPC only.<br />
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== Version history ==
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"A ship for pirates on a budget - no interior comforts, but it sports a highly-tuned engine and astounding maneuverability. In combat with a Dart, fly an erratic course and try to wear down its armor."
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'''3.0.1 - current version, bugfix for 3.0'''
  
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[[Far_Arm_Hunter|Hunter]] - NPC only.<br />
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[https://www.box.com/s/4871872de21430602bf9 Download Far Arm ships 3.0.1 from Box.com]
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"With their ''quad lasers'', Hunters are efficient killers. A favorite of bounty hunters, they are often found prowling the lawless regions for prey."
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- fixed typo in shipdata.plist (line 784) that prevented the Manchi missile working as intended
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If you alrady have v. 3.0 you can fix the typo yourself, just by changing the line from:
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ai_type = "ManchiMissileAI.plist";
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to
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ai_type = "FA_ManchiMissileAI.plist";
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Another way is to rename the AI file to "ManchiMissileAI.plist"
  
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[[Far_Arm_Cruiser|Cruiser]] - NPC only.<br />
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'''3.0 - third release'''
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"Whereas Titans patrol the lawless frontiers of space, ''GalCop'' Cruisers customarily anchor support fleets in settled systems. However, heavy pirate activity can draw Cruisers into deep space. They are a match for any pirate vessel."
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- fixed textures per Svengali's suggestion, resulting in 10 mb smaller Textures-folder with no quality loss
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- fixes shipdata.plist error and renamed some files that did not meet today's OXP naming standards (again, thanks go to Svengali)
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- added populator script, to make some ships appear where their descriptions imply.  
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- merged the Manchi populator to populator script (again, thanks go to Svengali)
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- added the 3 missiles from Space Rogue and 1 extra missile.
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- added ship scripts to let NPC versions of these ships have aforementioned missiles, and some communications.
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- added a rare player version for a couple of ships.
  
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[[Far_Arm_Titan|Titan]] - NPC only.<br />
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'''2.0 - second release'''
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"The glory of the ''GalCop'' fleet, the Titan-class cruiser reduces piracy in a system by its mere presence. Titans lack nothing in state-of-the-art armaments and defenses."
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  - normalmapped
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  - tidied .plists
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  - added Manchi populator script
  
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[[Far_Arm_Manchi_Vulture|Manchi Vulture]] - NPC only.<br />
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'''1.0 - initial release'''
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"In every encounter with ''GalCop'' ships, Manchi Vultures have attacked to kill, given no quarter, and have never accepted surrender. Exercise extreme caution."
 
  
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[[Far_Arm_Manchi_Wasp|Manchi Wasp]] - NPC only.<br />
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[http://koti.mbnet.fi/jouniku/Oolite/Far%20Arm%20ships%201.0.zip Download Far Arm ships 1.0 from Zieman's website]
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"These incredibly fast and maneuverable fighters appear to double as scouts, for they are often found deep inside ''GalCop'' space without evident support craft. Pilots often display suicidal attack tactics."
 
  
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== Misc ==
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[[Image:FA_ships.png|thumb|400px|center|The ships roughly in scale]]
  
 
== Links ==
 
== Links ==
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*[https://bb.oolite.space/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=12531 Oolite Bulletins discussion thread of this OXP]
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*[http://koti.mbnet.fi/jouniku/Oolite/ZOoliteOPXs.html Zieman's Oolite OXPs Website]
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*[[User:Zieman|Zieman]]
  
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[http://koti.mbnet.fi/jouniku/Oolite/ZOoliteOPXs.html Zieman's Oolite OXPs Website]
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=== Other Zieman OXPs ===
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*[[Baakili Far Trader]]
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[http://koti.mbnet.fi/jouniku/Oolite/Far%20Arm%20ships%201.0.zip Download OXP direct from Zieman's website]
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*[[Far Arm ships]]
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*[[Tin of SPAM]]
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*[[Z-ships]]
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*[[Zieman's Habitat Orbital Station]]
  
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[http://www.box.net/shared/60dnvxgx7v Download OXP from Box.Net]
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{{Ship-OXP}}
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{{Weapon-OXP}}

Latest revision as of 01:43, 29 February 2024

Far Arm ships OXP

by Zieman

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This OXP adds 10 ships (+variants) and 4 missiles, inspired by Paul Neurath's Space Rogue, to the Ooniverse.

Released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 Unported License.

Download

This OXP is available on the Expansions Manager and additionally here: Far Arms Ship 3.01

Ships

Note: the links below go to individual Ship Data pages.

Missiles

Note: the links below go to individual Data pages.

Version history

3.0.1 - current version, bugfix for 3.0

Download Far Arm ships 3.0.1 from Box.com 

- fixed typo in shipdata.plist (line 784) that prevented the Manchi missile working as intended

If you alrady have v. 3.0 you can fix the typo yourself, just by changing the line from: 

ai_type = "ManchiMissileAI.plist";

to 

ai_type = "FA_ManchiMissileAI.plist";

Another way is to rename the AI file to "ManchiMissileAI.plist"

3.0 - third release 

- fixed textures per Svengali's suggestion, resulting in 10 mb smaller Textures-folder with no quality loss
- fixes shipdata.plist error and renamed some files that did not meet today's OXP naming standards (again, thanks go to Svengali)
- added populator script, to make some ships appear where their descriptions imply. 
- merged the Manchi populator to populator script (again, thanks go to Svengali)
- added the 3 missiles from Space Rogue and 1 extra missile.
- added ship scripts to let NPC versions of these ships have aforementioned missiles, and some communications.
- added a rare player version for a couple of ships.

2.0 - second release 

  - normalmapped
  - tidied .plists
  - added Manchi populator script

1.0 - initial release

Download Far Arm ships 1.0 from Zieman's website

Misc

The ships roughly in scale

Links

Other Zieman OXPs

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