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| − | An offspring of the [[Kestrel]] and same like that craft a synthesis between GalCop technology and the high tech from a mysterious Empire in the unknown regions. | + | An offspring of the [[Kestrel]] and same like that craft a synthesis between GalCop technology and the high tech from a mysterious Empire in the unknown regions. While nearly similar to the parent this craft offers a lot more space and therefore made it attractive to smugglers, couriers and pirates. Other careers preferred the Merlin as well, it felt good to be able to take a shower and sleep in a real bed while in space. A hyperjump only in the pilots chair could be exhausting. |
Revision as of 12:55, 21 May 2021
| Merlin | |
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| Size (W×H×L) | 25 m×4 m×24 m |
| Cargo capacity | 25 TC |
| Cargo bay extension | N/A |
| Maximum speed | 0.555 LM |
| Manoeuvrability | Pitch: 1.4 Roll: 1.6 Yaw: 1.4 Thrust: 55 |
| Energy banks | 6 |
| Energy recharge rate |
Excellent (5.5) |
| Gun mounts | Fore: 1x Rear: 1x |
| Missile slots | 3 |
| Shield boosters available | N/A |
| Military shields available | N/A |
| Hyperspace capable | Yes |
| OXP or standard | OXP |
| Available to player | Yes |
| Base price | 675,000 Cr |
Contents
Overview
An offspring of the Kestrel and same like that craft a synthesis between GalCop technology and the high tech from a mysterious Empire in the unknown regions. While nearly similar to the parent this craft offers a lot more space and therefore made it attractive to smugglers, couriers and pirates. Other careers preferred the Merlin as well, it felt good to be able to take a shower and sleep in a real bed while in space. A hyperjump only in the pilots chair could be exhausting.
Gossip
Overheard conversation in the Benulobiweed Inc. boardroom which was published by SPACE:
Q. "W.T.F. is that ?
A. "A customer said they wanted a Kestrel with more room for cargo."
Q. "Fat-F**ker looks like it's been on the chips !"
Q. "How much money is the R&D costing me ?"
A. "Nothing ..."
Q. "Nothing ?"
A. "Got one of the boys to take a lump-hammer & a welder to a Kestrel hull ..."
Q. "Those are expensive !"
A. "Not if you do it to a ship already sold to a customer moaning about the lack of space."
Q. "That's my boy. I see it now: 'Fat-f**ker by Benulobiweed.inc, hand-built by craftsmen'."
A. "Catchy ... There's more."
Q. "More ?"
A. "There's less metal and more room for parts in one of these; sooo, cheaper to make & fewer Tie-interceptor parts."
Q. "You know I come over all runny when you mention that !"
...
Q. "Slower ?"
A. "No."
Q. "Handles ok ?"
A. "Nearly as good as a Kestrel"
Q. "Cheaper to make ?"
A. "Cheaper ??"
Q. "What I said ..."
A. "Yes."
Q. "Anyone know ?"
A. "No."
Q. "Yes: 'Fat-f***ker, more space, more features, same price !'."
A. "Catchy... Boss ?"
Q. "Yes ?"
A. "Do you think it needs a better name ?"
Q. "No."
A. "I was thinking: 'Merlin'."
Q. "Merlin ?"
A. "A birdie a bit bigger than a Kestrel."
...
Q. "Ooo-yes & also that chap who did magic ! This could be the spell to get us out of the sh*t with GalCop - what ?"
A. "Very good Sir ..."
Q. "Benulobiweed ?"
A. "Don't mind if I do ..."
- Source: readme.txt Merlin.OXP
Upgrades
| Compatible equipment for this ship. Factory standard equipment is marked in bold, all other equipment can be added by the player. | ||
| Misc. Equipment | Fuel Scoops • Passenger Berth • Escape Capsule • Docking Computers • Witch Fuel Injectors • Scanner Targeting Enhancement • Multi-Targeting System • Galactic Hyperdrive • Advanced Space Compass | |
| Weaponry | Pulse Laser • Beam Laser • Military Laser • Mining Laser • Energy Bomb | |
| Defence | E.C.M. System • Extra Energy Unit • Naval Energy Unit • External Heat Shielding | |
Download
- The Merlin is found in the Merlin OXP.
- OR try here: Guide to Unlisted OXPs - the link to Charlie's collection (2006-8) is further down the page
License
This work is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0). To view a copy of this license visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0.
