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M42 "Imperator" Corsair Gunboat
| M26 Class Corsair Gunboat | |
| Ship Class | Gunboat |
| Built by |  Corsairs
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| Technical information | |
| Guns/Turrets | 0 / 8 |
| Opt. weapon class | 8 |
| Max. weapon class | 8 |
| Other equipment | |
| Hull strength | 125,000 |
| Max. shield class | 8 |
| Cargo space | 480 units |
| Nanobots/Batteries | 350/350 |
| Max. impulse speed | 80 m/s |
| Max. thrust speed | 140 m/s |
| Max. cruise speed | 350 m/s |
| Power output | 600,000 u |
| Power recharge | 50,000 u/s |
| Additional information | |
| Ship price | $40,000,000 |
| Package price | $41,000,000 |
The latest incarnation of the Corsair Gunboat, replacing the venerable but out-of-date M26 "Lunchbox". While the older M26 was fearsome in combat, it's heavy transport origin brought many major flaws. The designers of this gunboat sought to alleviate many of these problems, such as it's large size and medium armour that made it cumbersome in combat. Though it has less frontal firepower than it's older M26 brother, the M42 boasts more armour, a stronger power supply, reduced size and frame built for ease of construction and maintenance.
The M42 Imperator class Gunboat was first produced in 817 A.S. after a lengthy development process undergone by engineers at Tripoli Shipyard who initially struggled to find a design that could outshine the historical and much loved M26. A 2 month trial of M41 Prototypes recieved mixed reception from commanders who felt that while the rig was strong and preformed to a satisfactory level, the design lacked the fearsome image of it's predecessor. Tripoli engineering upped the ante when producing the final design for what was to become the M42, reshaping the core design of the prototype into a fearsome behemoth that drew influence from creatures of ancient Earth mythology.
Since the M42 went into mass production throughout the Corsair empire, the ship has entirely replaced the M26 as the Corsairs' favoured choice of siege vessel, and proven itself time and time again in both combat and marauding scenarios, striking fear into the hearts of both opponents and prey. Since 817, Corsair gunboat captains have noted a marked increase in the frequency of trader co-operation during piracy, attributed to the M42's fearsome visage.
