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[[File:BellDesign gecko.JPG|thumb|left|300px|The first scribbles that conceived the Gecko]]
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== 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 going through the motions.]]
 
  
 
=== ArcElite ===
 
=== ArcElite ===
 
Commanders are advised to remain docked during the infamous Gecko enthusiast [[Sector2/Arries|Arries]]-[[Sector1/Diquer|Diquer]] Rally.<br>
 
Commanders are advised to remain docked during the infamous Gecko enthusiast [[Sector2/Arries|Arries]]-[[Sector1/Diquer|Diquer]] Rally.<br>
 
''From the [https://www.frontierastro.co.uk/Elite/arch/ArcCards.jpg ArcCards]'' which came with [[Archimedes Elite]]
 
''From the [https://www.frontierastro.co.uk/Elite/arch/ArcCards.jpg ArcCards]'' which came with [[Archimedes Elite]]
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==Links==
 
==Links==
 
* [[Classic_Elite_ships|Classic Elite ships]]
 
* [[Classic_Elite_ships|Classic Elite ships]]
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==Gallery==
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<gallery>
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File:Gecko silhouette.png|thumb|
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File:BellDesign gecko.JPG|thumb|The first scribbles that conceived the Gecko
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File:Spinning gecko.gif|thumb|A Gecko going through the motions.
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</gallery>
  
  

Revision as of 06:53, 26 July 2025

Gecko
Gecko detail.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

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.

ArcElite

Commanders are advised to remain docked during the infamous Gecko enthusiast Arries-Diquer Rally.
From the ArcCards which came with Archimedes Elite

Links

Gallery



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