Wyvern Explorer (Oolite)

Wyvern Explorer I (ADCK Wyvern Explorer OXP)
Size (W×H×L)	112 m×35 m×78 m
Cargo capacity	40 TC
Cargo bay extension	15 TC
Maximum speed	0.235 LM
Manoeuvrability	Pitch: 1.00 Roll: 2.00 Yaw: 1.00 Thrust: 25
Energy banks	4
Energy recharge rate	Medium (3.00)
Gun mounts	Fore: 1x
Missile slots	2
Shield boosters available	Yes
Military shields available	Yes
Hyperspace capable	Yes
OXP or standard	OXP
Available to player	Yes
Base price	175,000 ₢

Overview

The Wyvern was an attempt to combine a larger trading ship with a faster multiple-role craft, and it was an attempt that nearly worked. What the designers ended up with was a craft that had almost enough cargo room to be a trading ship, and almost enough speed and kick to be a combat craft.

It may have fallen between two stools in many people’s eyes, but to others it acts as a great all-rounder.

History

For years, ships of the Alliance of Independent Systems had contact with GalCop space. Sometimes as explorers, but usually as traders, they were welcome to most stations and planets.

When ADCK Transport Ltd acquired from unknown sources various blueprints from outer-GalCop ships the Wyvern Explorer was one of them. Against the advice of the design department, the decision was made to adapt this ship to the GalCop market. The unique engine caused nightmares to the developers and the first prototype didn't look promising. After the Wyvern Explorer I was introduced to the public, not many orders came in. Only the low price brought enough buyers to barely cover the costs.

Soon the management ordered a complete overhaul of the ship. With the help of a mysterious consultant, the Wyvern Explorer II proved to be much improved. Higher speed and more laser mounts were only some new highlights. While the II/P offered a ship for prospectors, the II/M is a real multi-purpose vessel featuring the original weapons of the Alliance model as standard. The acceptance was a lot higher and soon the number of clients began to raise.

Model comparisons

	Wyvern Explorer (ADCK's FFE Ships OXP)	Wyvern Explorer I (ADCK Wyvern Explorer OXP)	Wyvern Explorer II-P (ADCK Wyvern Explorer OXP)	Wyvern Explorer II-M (ADCK Wyvern Explorer OXP)
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Size (meters: WxHxL)	112 × 35 × 78	112 × 35 × 78	112 × 35 × 78	112 × 35 × 78
Mass (tons)	86.857 t	86.857 t	86.857 t	86.857 t
Cargo capacity (tons)	36 (+15 t expandable)	40 (+15 t expandable)	40 (+10 t expandable)	40 (+10 t expandable)
Maximum speed (LM)	0.231	0.235	0.260	0.285
Maneuverability	Pitch: 1.00 / Roll: 2.00 / Yaw: 1.00	Pitch: 1.00 / Roll: 2.00 / Yaw: 1.00	Pitch: 1.00 / Roll: 2.00 / Yaw: 1.00	Pitch: 1.20 / Roll: 2.00 / Yaw: 1.20
Thrust	23	25	25	30
Energy banks	4	4	5	6
Energy recharge rate	Good (4.00)	Medium (3.00)	Medium (3.20)	Good (4.00)
Gun mounts & Turrets	Fore: 1x Rear: N/A Port: N/A Starboard: N/A Turrets: N/A	Fore: 1x Rear: N/A Port: N/A Starboard: N/A Turrets: N/A	Fore: 3x Rear: N/A Port: N/A Starboard: N/A Turrets: N/A	Fore: 3x Rear: N/A Port: N/A Starboard: N/A Turrets: N/A
Missile pylons	2	2	2	2
Shield Upgrades	Boosters & military	Boosters & military	Boosters & military	Boosters & military
Hyperspace capable	Yes (in 15 sec)	Yes (in 17 sec)	Yes (in 15 sec)	Yes (in 15 sec)
Available to player	Yes (TL 8)	Yes (TL 8)	Yes (TL 8)	Yes (TL 9)
Base price (Cr)	175,000	175,000	110,000	130,000

Credits

• David Braben (Frontier game)
• ADCK (author, models, basic textures and basic specifications)
• Griff (model and basic textures of the standard escape pod)
• Simon B (model, basic textures and shaders of the Alliance escape pod)
• Arexack Heretic (model and basic textures of the Alliance container from Cargo Wreck Teaser OXP)
• Cmdr Wyvern (basic design of the Linear Particle Accelerator)

to be continued ...

We await with bated breath!