D.T.T. Ship Builders Inc.
"Thinking Outside The Triangle"
D.T.T. Ship Builders Inc. came about when the D.T.T (Death To Triangles) Design Firm and Paradox Ship Builders Inc, who had previously partnered in creating a number of outstanding ships, decided to combine forces in a formal merger. The new company continues to go from strength to strength, and despite being a recent entry to the market, have already built up a loyal following of customers.
Company Philosophy
As might be expected from the company name, D.T.T.'s designers have a considerable dislike for the old, angular style of ships of centuries past, and feel that it is foolish not to take full advantage of modern materials and construction methods, which make smooth flowing lines and curves quite practical to implement. Despite this, D.T.T. are not primarily focusing their attentions on the luxury ship market, as some other companies with similar design philosophies tend to do, but are firmly committed to creating practical workhorse craft intended to appeal to a wide variety of potential customers.
D.T.T. have also undertaken a number of commissions for the design and manufacture of custom ships, for clients who desire something truly unique. Pending permission of the owners, images of these custom designs may appear in a later version of this catalogue.
Presenting - Our Ships
Heavy Metal Freight Hauler
(Heavy Metal Model 'D' illustrated)
This ship was the very first product of the collaboration between D.T.T Design and Paradox Ship Builders. Although it does not demonstrate the flowing lines of later designs, early versions of design elements now common to D.T.T. ships can still be spotted in this no-nonsense workaday ship.
Heavy Metal is available in both single and double trailer versions. Specifications for each are slightly different.
Stats for Heavy Metal S (single):
- Cargo capacity - 50 TC
- Energy recharge rate - Medium
- Energy banks - 8
- Pitch - .5
- Roll - .9
- Maximum speed - 0.25 LM
- Acceleration - 10g
- Missiles - 6
- Weapon mounts - Fore, Aft
- Price - 150,000 Cr
- Availability - Tech level 5 and up
Stats for Heavy Metal D (double):
- Cargo capacity - 100 TC
- Energy recharge rate - Medium
- Energy banks - 8
- Pitch - 0.3
- Roll - 0.75
- Maximum speed - 0.20 LM
- Acceleration - 7g
- Missiles - 6
- Weapon mounts - Fore, Aft
- Price - 300,000 Cr
- Availability - Tech level 5 and up
D.T.T. Mk-I
A general purpose cargo ship, the overall specs of the Mk-I are roughly on a par with the legendary Cobra Mk-III.
Stats:
- Width - 64m
- Height - 37m
- Length - 108m
- Cargo capacity - 25 TC
- Energy recharge rate - Good
- Energy banks - 4
- Pitch - 1.0
- Roll - 2.25
- Maximum speed - 0.345 LM
- Acceleration - 30g
- Missiles - 4
- Weapon mounts - Fore, Aft, Port, and Starboard.
- Price - 200,000 Cr
- Availability - Tech level 9 and up
D.T.T. Wraith
The Wraith is the cutting edge in military/special forces technology, and is largely aimed at the law enforcement/bounty-hunter market. The engine and weapons have been externalized, allowing for interior room comparable to a Cobra Mk.III; however, no room is left for a cargo upgrade, and no passenger berths can be added. This is a killing machine, friends, not a space trawler.
Stats:
- Cargo capacity - 20 TC
- Energy recharge rate - Excellent
- Energy banks - 4
- Pitch - 1.5
- Roll - 2.0
- Maximum speed - 0.38 LM
- Acceleration - 40g
- Missiles - 6
- Weapon mounts - Fore, Aft
- Price - 100,000 Cr
- Availability - Tech level 9 and up
D.T.T Tomahawk
The Tomahawk is a general purpose ship with the following specifications:
- Width - 48.8m
- Height - 22.8m
- Length - 100m
- Cargo capacity - 24 TC
- Energy recharge rate - Excellent
- Energy banks - 4
- Pitch - 1.0
- Roll - 2.25
- Maximum speed - 0.355 LM
- Acceleration - 38g
- Missiles - 3
- Weapon mounts - Fore, Aft
- Price - 165,000 Cr
- Availability - Tech level 9 and up
D.T.T. Manta
The Manta is the first of the ships produced after the merger of D.T.T. Design Firm and Paradox Ship Builders Inc. The Manta is intended for the working Commander who needs a reliable all around utility vehicle, but still wants a ship with style.
Stats:
- Width - 130m
- Height - 19.4m
- Length - 66.5m
- Cargo capacity - 18 TC
- Energy recharge rate - Good
- Energy banks - 4
- Pitch - 1.0
- Roll - 2.0
- Maximum speed - 0.32 LM
- Acceleration - 32g
- Missiles - 3
- Weapon mounts - Fore, Aft
- Price - 165,000 Cr
- Availability - Tech level 9 and up
D.T.T Cyclops
The Cyclops represents D.T.T.'s entry into the bulk-freight carrier market. The Anaconda's biggest weaknesses have always been its' slow speed and sheer bulk. D.T.T. designers realised that by mounting the engine-pods externally, larger, more powerful engines could fitted, making for a more rectangular aspect, better suited to the shape of a docking bay, whilst still maintaining the massive cargo capacity that has made the Anaconda a firm favourite for centuries. It is expected that the higher top speed and vastly improved ease of docking will make the Cyclops a serious contender in the highly competitive bulk-freight industry.
Stats:
- Width - 80m
- Height - 29.5m
- Length - 170m
- Cargo capacity - 700 TC
- Energy recharge rate - Medium
- Energy banks - 8
- Pitch - 0.9
- Roll - 2.0
- Maximum speed - 0.314 LM
- Acceleration - 38g
- Missiles - 6
- Weapon mounts - Fore, Aft
- Price - 655,000 Cr
- Availability - Tech level 11 and up
D.T.T Galaxy Liner
Some time ago, D.T.T. was approached by a consortium of luxury cruise line operators, requesting a more stylish, modern-looking passenger liner design. The Galaxy Liner was the result. Each ship is built to order, however the internal fitout is left up to the operator to arrange and install in accordance with their specific requirements.
Stats:
- Width - 76m
- Height - 24.5m
- Length - 145m
- Cargo capacity - 100 TC
- Energy recharge rate - Medium
- Energy banks - 7
- Pitch - 1.0
- Roll - 2.8
- Maximum speed - 0.320 LM
- Acceleration - 32g
- Missiles - 4
- Weapon mounts - Fore, Aft
- Price - 300,000 Cr
- Availability - Tech level 12 and up
D.T.T Space Zeppelin
Until recently, no one knew the fate of the mad genius Dr. Mortimus Sprocket. Over 1300 years ago, he told people he was building an aether ship capable of leaving the confines of planet Earth's gravity and travelling to other worlds! But did they listen?
No! The fools!
They laughed to see his gigantic zeppelin being made not of aluminium and canvas, but of steel and iron and the secret material Sprocketonium. They snickered at the preposterous Uranium Drive engines, and guffawed at his speculations of life on other planets.
They did not however, laugh when the monstrous bulk of the ship silently and gently lifted from the ground, and not a single grin remained when the giant ship, now no more then a speck against the clouds, suddenly disappeared out of sight in a purplish streak of fire across the sky. He was never seen by human eyes again.
However... We here at D.T.T. Shipbuilders did find his wondrous creation! On a tropical beach, on a remote uncharted planet, live a group of natives who now worship the Doctors patent leather left boot as a god. We bought the mostly intact remains of the ship from them for 3 glass beads, a sharp paring knife, two pairs of Levi's jeans (size 32 waist, 34 inseam), and a CD of "Christmas with the Worlds Greatest Elvis Impersonators". We have now faithfully restored the ship, adapted the internal systems to be compatible with modern components, re-plated the "balloon" (it's really just a cargo hold now), polished the brass plated cabin, and offer it to you, our fine discerning customers!
We now proudly present to you, the D.T.T. Space Zeppelin!
Stats:
- Width - 21.5m
- Height - 31.6m
- Length - 140m
- Cargo capacity - 50 TC
- Energy recharge rate - Medium
- Energy banks - 3
- Pitch - 0.7
- Roll - 0.6
- Maximum speed - 0.30 LM
- Acceleration - 25g
- Missiles - 4
- Weapon mounts - Fore, Aft
- Price - 200,000 Cr
- Availability - Tech level 4 and up
