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[[File:BellDesign gecko.JPG|thumb|left|300px|The first scribbles that conceived the Gecko]]
 
== Overview ==
 
== Overview ==
 
 
Patented by Robert Bream, but not manufactured until [[Ace and Faber]] improved upon the original design specifications after the death of the inventor. Later the design was stolen and widely circulated to a number of 'backyard' workshops who produced the ship in vast numbers with many individual variances to protect companies against lawsuits. Mainly used as a single-pilot combat craft, typically by pirates.
 
Patented by Robert Bream, but not manufactured until [[Ace and Faber]] improved upon the original design specifications after the death of the inventor. Later the design was stolen and widely circulated to a number of 'backyard' workshops who produced the ship in vast numbers with many individual variances to protect companies against lawsuits. Mainly used as a single-pilot combat craft, typically by pirates.
  
[[File:Spinning gecko.gif|thumb|left|200px|A Gecko doing its dance.]]
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[[File:Spinning gecko.gif|thumb|left|200px|A Gecko going through the motions.]]
 
==Links==
 
==Links==
 
* [[Classic_Elite_ships|Classic Elite ships]]
 
* [[Classic_Elite_ships|Classic Elite ships]]

Latest revision as of 01:11, 18 February 2022

Gecko
Elite-gecko.png
Dimensions 12 x 40 x 65
Cargo capacity 3 TC
Armaments Ingram 1919
A4 laser;
LM Homing
missile
Maximum speed 0.30 LM
In-service date 2852 AD, Ace &
Faber HullWorks
Maneuverability CF 7
Crew 1-2
Drive motors BreamPulse
Light XL
Hull stress factor T to 84-94
C-Holding JZ20
Hyperspace capable No
Game versions Classic
The first scribbles that conceived the Gecko

Overview

Patented by Robert Bream, but not manufactured until Ace and Faber improved upon the original design specifications after the death of the inventor. Later the design was stolen and widely circulated to a number of 'backyard' workshops who produced the ship in vast numbers with many individual variances to protect companies against lawsuits. Mainly used as a single-pilot combat craft, typically by pirates.

A Gecko going through the motions.

Links



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