CT-69 "Crane" Civilian Large Train

CT-69 "Crane" Civilian Large Train
Ship Class	Transport
Built by	Civilian
Technical information
Guns/Turrets	0 / 6
Opt. weapon class	3
Max. weapon class	3
Other equipment	None
Hull strength	96,000
Max. shield class	6
Cargo space	4,500 units
Nanobots/Batteries	450/450
Max. impulse speed	90 m/s
Max. thrust speed	150 m/s
Max. cruise speed	350 m/s
Power output	60,000 u
Power recharge	5,000 u/s
Additional information
Ship price	$90,000,000
Package price	$90,600,112

The success of the Heron class freight train led civilian Transport companies to continue the development. A logical development was the addition of an extra cargo link. The freight engine was redesigned to supply the additional power required to safely ferry the extra weight, and reinforced linkages carry the additional strain on the chassis. These modifications are very expensive however. Its cost makes the vessel rather rare, mainly used on long distance routes between the houses.

Handling

• This ship is too large to use docking bays, it must use mooring points.

Review without version number

Review The Standard Train's big sister, and the middle sibling of the three, is probably the best train in terms of appearance compared to the other two. It is just the right length that a train should be. The Standard Train seems dwarfed by its large bow and the advanced train is just ridiculously long. The six cargo pods on this fit in quite nicely in proportion to the bridge and it's definitely a vessel worth considering settling for. If you've upgraded from the standard train then you’ll most definitely feel that extra weight piled onto the handling. The smooth turning of the Standard train is like a distant relative to the slow movements of this one. Yet again six Type 4 Transport Turrets to mount onto it as well as six grey cargo pods readily fitted and removable. A 4500 cargo bay limit really makes you wonder if it's worth sacrificing that extra bit more to get a larger option. The Large train does however reserve the maneuverability in and around trade lanes and jump gates. Handled right, this ship can be as easy to pilot as its predecessor, but due to barely any gadgets with the guns the chances of outrunning pirates are quite slim. Being built by no particular faction in Sirius this ship is readily available to pretty much anyone if they have the reputation to purchase it from South Shields Refinery. Another common flaw that it shares with its sisters is the awful avenger’s cockpit setting frames across your view which can be quite off-putting if you prefer to fly that way this colossal cargo bay does come at a hefty price, but less than expected. Just over 93 million credits will get you all this and a hell of a lot of profit along any mainline trade route. Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Review by Chad Jones

Hardpoints

• 6 Transport Turrets
• 1 Class 1 H. F. Shield OR Class 1 L. F. Shield OR Transport Shield

Purchase Includes

Spoiler:
1 Scanner ($500) 6 Dulzian Transport Turret ($425,000 ea.) 6 Grey Cargo Pods ($6,000 ea.) 1 Light Transport Graviton Shield ($600,000)

Availability

Spoiler: Buying Locations
Base Owner System Location Planet California Minor Planetform, Inc. California Liberty The Ring Daumann Heavy Construction New Berlin Rheinland