Mega Bat

Mega Bat
Size (W×H×L)	75 m×17 m×42 m
Cargo capacity	3 TC
Cargo bay extension	3 TC
Maximum speed	0.37 LM
Manoeuvrability	Pitch: 1.70 Roll: 1.95 Yaw: 1.70 Thrust: 60
Energy banks	4
Energy recharge rate	Medium (3.0)
Gun mounts	Fore: 3x Rear: 1x
Missile slots	4
Shield boosters available	Yes
Military shields available	Yes
Hyperspace capable	Yes
OXP or standard	OXP
Available to player	Yes
Base price	115,000 Cr

Overview

The "Mega Bat Mark I" is a, rather maneuverable, medium fighter/escort. The design by Biarge United Shipyards is based on the "Fruit Bat" and the "Flying Fox" from SensimTrading.

This ship is often used by pirates, assassins, hunters and escorts alike.

History

The "Fruit Bat" was designed for cheap mass production by the now defunct CLAN Ltd. from Erbiti. The production facilities were later bought by SensimTrading and relocated to Anisor.

The ship was not a very popular model, but when MASSTrans GLC bought into the traditional family business (holding 49.90 percent of the shares), the production of a slightly enhanced version under the name of "Flying Fox" started. This craft was exclusively sold to MASSTrans' subsidiary firm MT SEC.

While sales of the standard model have been rising slightly, the demand for a customer version of the "Flying Fox" are estimated to be even higher. When MT SEC, with allowance of their parent company, started to open their escort services to private traders, an enhanced model was needed. This time, the management contacted Biarge United Shipyards and asked for a design.

The result was the "Mega Bat Mark I" with a larger hull, faster, more energy, a better recharge rate and 3 front lasers. This ship, partly produced at SensimTrading and partly at Biarge United Shipyards, is slowly replacing the "Flying Fox" at MT SEC but is also available on the open market and highly requested.

Gallery

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  Escorts
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  MASSTrans GLC
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  Hunter/Assassins
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  Bounty Hunter Guild
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  Pirates

Upgrades

There are 2 player versions available, this upgrades are the minimum available.

Ship comparisons

	Flying Fox (Fruit Bat OXP)	Mega Bat Mark I
Picture (click to fully expand)
Size (meters: WxHxL)	65 × 15 × 37	75 × 17 × 42
Mass (tons)	19.959 t	30.28 t
Cargo capacity (tons)	3 (+3 t expandable)	3 (+3 t expandable)
Maximum speed (LM)	0.350	0.370
Maneuverability	Pitch: 1.70 / Roll: 1.95 / Yaw: 1.70	Pitch: 1.70 / Roll: 1.95 / Yaw: 1.70
Thrust	65	60
Energy banks	3.50	4.00
Energy recharge rate	Poor (2.20)	Medium (3.00)
Gun mounts & Turrets	Fore: 1x Rear: 1x Port: 1x Starboard: 1x Turrets: N/A	Fore: 3x Rear: 1x Port: N/A Starboard: N/A Turrets: N/A
Missile pylons	4	4
Shield Upgrades	Boosters & military	Boosters & military
Hyperspace capable	Yes (in 15 sec)	Yes (in 8 sec)
Available to player	No	Yes (TL 7)
Base price (Cr)	N/A	115,000

Remarks

This OXP is using a script which provides individual escape pods and crews and makes sure that most ships got some cargo.

Credits

The Mega Bat Mark I is inspired by the Fruit Bat and the Flying Fox (Fruit Bat OXP), thanks a lot to Rorschachhamster.

• Rorschachhamster (basic model and textures)

Requirements

Oolite Version 1.88 or higher is required.

Download

• The Mega Bat Mark I could be found on the Expansions Manager or alternatively here: Mega Bat OXP
• In the Freight-Train OXP (V 1.02+) this ship appears as an escort.

License

This work is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike 3.0 (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0).
To view a copy of this license visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0.

Version History

• Version 0.50 / 2021-11-23 / Montana05:

initial release

Quick Facts

Version	Released	License	Features	Category	Author(s)	Feedback
0.50	2021-11-23	CC BY-NC-SA 4.0	Ship	Ships OXPs	Montana05	BB

Links

• "Fruit Bat" & "Flying Fox" (predecessor)
• Freight-Train (major employer of the Mega Bat Mark I)
• Biarge United Shipyards (ship design)