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{{Infobox ShipStats Frontier| title = Asp Explorer
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|image = [[Image:Asp.gif]]
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|ladenmass = 150t
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|hullmass = 30t
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|capacity = 120t
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|mainaccel = 22g
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|retroaccel = 7g
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|gunmountings = 2
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|missiles = 1
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|crew = 2
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|hyperrange = Class 2: 8.00<br />Class 3: 18.00<br />Class 4: 32.00
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|standarddrive = Class 3
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|fuelscoop = Yes
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}}
 
== Asp Explorer ==
 
== Asp Explorer ==
[[Image:Asp.gif]]
 
  
The first Asp's were miltary vessels, the most common of which was the ''Mk II''.  Fitted with self destruct mechanisms if they fell into the wrong hands, the ''Mk II'' was rarely seen in pirate hands.
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The first built Asps were miltary vessels, the most common of which was the ''Mk II''.  Fitted with self destruct mechanisms if they fell into the wrong hands, the ''Mk II'' was rarely seen in private hands.
  
 
Years later, a public version, known as the ''Explorer'' was released.  It was large and fast, enabling the vessel to keep up in dogfights with smaller, nimbler craft, while it was big enough to hold several shield generators and large weapons.  On the downside, there was only a single missile pylon and the retro thrusters were inadequately sized.  Additionally, the Asp Explorer required a second crew member, which, more often that not, turned out to be a disadvantage.
 
Years later, a public version, known as the ''Explorer'' was released.  It was large and fast, enabling the vessel to keep up in dogfights with smaller, nimbler craft, while it was big enough to hold several shield generators and large weapons.  On the downside, there was only a single missile pylon and the retro thrusters were inadequately sized.  Additionally, the Asp Explorer required a second crew member, which, more often that not, turned out to be a disadvantage.
  
When equipped with a Class 3 military drive, the Asp was ideal for courier/passenger runs and most assassination contracts. Only being able to fit a single missile could be a disadvantage to the more adventurous combateer, particularly if they were to do a lot of classified recon or bombing missions, as they would need to keep a pylon free for a nuclear missile.\
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When equipped with a Class 3 military drive, the Asp was ideal for courier/passenger runs and most assassination contracts. Only being able to fit a single missile could be a disadvantage to the more adventurous combateer, particularly if they were to do a lot of classified recon or bombing missions, as they would need to keep a pylon free for a nuclear missile.
  
==Statistics==
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Current models are built by the Core Industrial Corporation in several Federation and Independent systems.
 
 
 
 
'''Hull Mass:''' 30t
 
 
'''Mass (Fully Laden):''' 150t
 
 
 
'''Internal Capacity (No Drive):''' 120t
 
 
 
'''Retro Thruster Acceleration:''' 7 Earth G
 
 
 
'''Main Thruster Acceleration:''' 22 Earth G
 
 
'''Crew:''' 2
 
 
'''Gun Mountings:''' 2
 
 
'''Fuel Scoop:''' YES
 
 
'''Missile Pylons:''' 1
 
 
'''Hyperspace Ranges:''' Class 2: 8.00 Class 3: 18.00 Class 4: 32.00
 
 
'''Standard Drive:''' Class 3
 
 
'''Internal Capacity (With Class 3 Drive):''' 75t
 
 
'''Designer:''' GalCop Workshops
 
 
'''Manufacturer:''' Core Industrial Corporation
 
 
'''Inservice Date:''' 2878
 
 
'''Allegiance:''' Independent, Federation
 
  
 
[[Category:FFE]]
 
[[Category:FFE]]

Revision as of 22:47, 5 January 2006

Asp Explorer
Asp.gif
Maximum gross mass 150t
Empty mass 30t
Payload 120t
Main thruster accel 22g
Retro thruster accel 7g
Gun mountings 2
Missiles 1
Crew 2
Hyperdrive ranges Class 2: 8.00
Class 3: 18.00
Class 4: 32.00
Standard drive Class 3
Fuel scoop Yes

Asp Explorer

The first built Asps were miltary vessels, the most common of which was the Mk II. Fitted with self destruct mechanisms if they fell into the wrong hands, the Mk II was rarely seen in private hands.

Years later, a public version, known as the Explorer was released. It was large and fast, enabling the vessel to keep up in dogfights with smaller, nimbler craft, while it was big enough to hold several shield generators and large weapons. On the downside, there was only a single missile pylon and the retro thrusters were inadequately sized. Additionally, the Asp Explorer required a second crew member, which, more often that not, turned out to be a disadvantage.

When equipped with a Class 3 military drive, the Asp was ideal for courier/passenger runs and most assassination contracts. Only being able to fit a single missile could be a disadvantage to the more adventurous combateer, particularly if they were to do a lot of classified recon or bombing missions, as they would need to keep a pylon free for a nuclear missile.

Current models are built by the Core Industrial Corporation in several Federation and Independent systems.