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==Description==
 
==Description==
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The weapon carrying capability together with reasonable speed and good manoeuvrability also make the vessel an attractive option for bounty hunters and pirates as well as the ideal choice for combating lager ships. With an extendable cargo capacity of 20T this vessel also caters for the smaller trader.
 
The weapon carrying capability together with reasonable speed and good manoeuvrability also make the vessel an attractive option for bounty hunters and pirates as well as the ideal choice for combating lager ships. With an extendable cargo capacity of 20T this vessel also caters for the smaller trader.
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==Standard Equipment==
 
==Standard Equipment==
 
Forward Beam Laser, fuel scoops and ECM.
 
Forward Beam Laser, fuel scoops and ECM.
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==Ship Variants==
 
==Ship Variants==
 
The ship is available as both a player and NPC ship. Police versions of this ship come equipped with forward and aft military lasers, an ECM system and carry 8 missiles. Pirate versions are equipped with forward and aft beam lasers, 3 missiles and have a 90% chance of also having an ECM system installed. Other NPC ships are equipped with forward and aft beam lasers, 2 missiles and have an 80% chance of also having an ECM system installed.
 
The ship is available as both a player and NPC ship. Police versions of this ship come equipped with forward and aft military lasers, an ECM system and carry 8 missiles. Pirate versions are equipped with forward and aft beam lasers, 3 missiles and have a 90% chance of also having an ECM system installed. Other NPC ships are equipped with forward and aft beam lasers, 2 missiles and have an 80% chance of also having an ECM system installed.
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==Minimum Requirements==
 
==Minimum Requirements==
 
The OXP was designed to work on Oolite 1.76 but should also be compatible with future versions (The shipdata.plist is incompatible with versions prior to v1.75 because of the use of the scan_class key). No additional OXPs are required to be installed in order for this OXP to run.
 
The OXP was designed to work on Oolite 1.76 but should also be compatible with future versions (The shipdata.plist is incompatible with versions prior to v1.75 because of the use of the scan_class key). No additional OXPs are required to be installed in order for this OXP to run.
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==Installation==
 
==Installation==
Unzip the file, and then move the folder "Chimera_Gunship_V1.00.oxp" to the AddOns directory of your Oolite installation. Then start the game up and the ship should be added.
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Move the OXZ file to the AddOns directory of your Oolite installation. Start the game up while pressing the "SHIFT" key until the rotating ship appears. The ship should than be added to your game.
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==History==
 
==History==
 
* 21/08/12 - Version 1.00 - Release version.
 
* 21/08/12 - Version 1.00 - Release version.
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==Download==
 
==Download==
[https://www.box.com/s/f7af035a0e21001c817c Chimera Gunship V1.00]
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This ships is available on the expansion manager and additionally here: [[Media:ChimeraGunship-1.0.oxz|ChimeraGunship-1.0.oxz]]
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An update of the Chimera Gunship (fixes problems and adjusts to later Oolite versions) is available on the expansion manager or additionally here: [[Media:Oolite.oxp.zzz.Montana05.GalTech_chimera_gunship_Fix.OXZ|Chimera Gunship Fix]]
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If you are currently flying a Chimera Gunship you should sell your port and starboard weapons before installing this fix. The update will remove both and change your front lasers to 3 and your rear lasers to 2 instead.
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==Further Info==
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* [https://bb.oolite.space/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=12300 Chimera Gunship] on the BB
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* [https://bb.oolite.space/viewtopic.php?p=272543#p272543 Chimera Gunship Fix] on the BB
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Latest revision as of 04:19, 18 March 2024

Chimera Gunship
Chimera Gunship.png
Size (W×H×L) 93m×36m×98m
Cargo capacity 5 TC
Cargo bay extension 15 TC
Maximum speed 0.330 LM
Manoeuvrability Roll: 1.6
Pitch: 1.6
Energy banks 6
Energy recharge rate

Good (4.0)

Gun mounts Fore Aft Starboard Port
Missile slots 12
Shield boosters available Yes
Military shields available Yes
Hyperspace capable Yes
OXP or standard OXP
Available to player Yes
Base price 199,000 Cr


Description

The Chimera Gunship was originally designed, by The GalTech Industries Corporation, as a well armed gunship intended to be able to carry a large array of weaponry to combat the growing Thargoid threat.

The weapon carrying capability together with reasonable speed and good manoeuvrability also make the vessel an attractive option for bounty hunters and pirates as well as the ideal choice for combating lager ships. With an extendable cargo capacity of 20T this vessel also caters for the smaller trader.


Standard Equipment

Forward Beam Laser, fuel scoops and ECM.


Ship Variants

The ship is available as both a player and NPC ship. Police versions of this ship come equipped with forward and aft military lasers, an ECM system and carry 8 missiles. Pirate versions are equipped with forward and aft beam lasers, 3 missiles and have a 90% chance of also having an ECM system installed. Other NPC ships are equipped with forward and aft beam lasers, 2 missiles and have an 80% chance of also having an ECM system installed.


Minimum Requirements

The OXP was designed to work on Oolite 1.76 but should also be compatible with future versions (The shipdata.plist is incompatible with versions prior to v1.75 because of the use of the scan_class key). No additional OXPs are required to be installed in order for this OXP to run.


Installation

Move the OXZ file to the AddOns directory of your Oolite installation. Start the game up while pressing the "SHIFT" key until the rotating ship appears. The ship should than be added to your game.


History

  • 21/08/12 - Version 1.00 - Release version.


Download

This ships is available on the expansion manager and additionally here: ChimeraGunship-1.0.oxz

An update of the Chimera Gunship (fixes problems and adjusts to later Oolite versions) is available on the expansion manager or additionally here: Chimera Gunship Fix

If you are currently flying a Chimera Gunship you should sell your port and starboard weapons before installing this fix. The update will remove both and change your front lasers to 3 and your rear lasers to 2 instead.


Further Info