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<blockquote data-quote="Watus" data-source="post: 2962733" data-attributes="member: 14589">The ShipManufactured by Lu Se Jiang (Green River) shipping, Kwai Su Nyao literally means “Swift Ox.”&nbsp; The ship was designed as a tramp freighter with enough brute force and ignorance to get her across the ‘Verse in short order carrying large bulk cargoes.&nbsp; Pre-dating the Firefly series to which she bears some similarities, the Kwai Su Nyao series enjoyed nearly two decades of commercial success until dwindling sales prompted a rethink at the production level. Although she operated as a freighter pure and simple, the success of the Firefly series led to the retro-fitting of passenger berths and a grandly titled “Observatory”. These additions were intended to give the craft a “Jack Of All Trades” air which was reflected in the marketing for a grand re-release of the series.In reality, the passenger berths were poorly located and the “Observatory” proved to be little more than some additional chairs and a basic display nav-chart table which utilised space originally intended for air scrubbers.None can doubt her grunt though. Two oversized reaction drives and a hefty pulse engine means that on full burn a Kwai Su Nyao leaves similar ships in her class standing. These engines also provide a lot of heavy lifting and thrust, sacrificing manoeuvrability for power.Despite overheating issues and a reputation for being very fuel hungry, the ship’s reliability and sturdiness have won her a lot of supporters and over 15,000 registered ships are still flying.<img src="http://img235.imageshack.us/img235/6924/oxinatmoph4.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" />LongshanksType: Ultralight&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Subtype: Mid-bulk Cargo Hauler&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Defense: 6 + Dex + Class Bonus&nbsp; &nbsp; Autopilot Defense: 5&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hardness: 20&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Hit Dice: 20d20 (400 hp)&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Initiative Modifier: +2&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Pilot’s Class Bonus: +3&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Pilot’s Dex Modifier: +2&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Gunner’s Attack Bonus: +2&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Restriction: Restricted (+2)&nbsp; &nbsp; Size: Colossal (–8 size)Tactical Speed: 3,500 ft.Pulse Speed: 6 (Full Burn 10)Length: 163 feetWeight: 2350 tonsTargeting System Bonus: +3Crew: 4 (trained +4)Passenger Capacity: 4Cargo Capacity: 618 tonsGrapple Modifier: +16Base Purchase DC: 44 (93,600 Credits) Armor: PolymericDefense Systems: Autopilot system, damage control system (1d10), radiation shieldingSensors: Class II sensor array, targeting systemCommunications: Laser transceiver, radio transceiverWeapons: none.Grappling Systems: none.Speed Class: 6 (Full Burn 10)Fuel Capacity: 80 tons (600 hours)Fuel Factor: 23.5&nbsp; &nbsp; Base Operation: 31.25kg/hr&nbsp; &nbsp; Thrusters: 187.5 kg/hr&nbsp; &nbsp; Pulse: 18.7 t/pulse&nbsp; &nbsp; Hard Burn Thrusters : 547.0 kg/hr&nbsp; &nbsp; Hard Burn Pulse: 54.7 t/pulseComplexity: Low 0.6Gear: 20 ton shuttle, Hover MuleShuttle:Type: Ultralight&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Subtype: Launch&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Tactical Speed: 3,500 ft. (7 sq.)&nbsp; &nbsp; Defense: 8 + Dex + class bonus&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Targeting System Bonus: —&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hardness: 20&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Hit Dice: 4d20 (80 hp)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Base Purchase DC: 40&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Fuel Capacity: 1ton (1000 hours)Maintenance Costs: 1 (DC 4)Starship Size: Huge (–2)Actual Size: Huge (–2)Length: 24 feetWeight: 20 tonsCrew: 1Passenger Capacity: 8Cargo Capacity: 2,400 lb.Restriction: Licensed (+1)Hover Mule:Type: Civilian Ground Vehicle&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Subtype: Hover&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Speed: 250 (25)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Initiative: -2&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Maneuver: -1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Defense: 8&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hardness: 5&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; HP: 34Size: HugeLength: 12 feetCargo: 1,000 lb.Crew: 1Passengers: 5Purchase DC: 27Restriction: Licensed (+1)</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Watus, post: 2962733, member: 14589"] [b]The Ship[/b] Manufactured by Lu Se Jiang (Green River) shipping, Kwai Su Nyao literally means “Swift Ox.” The ship was designed as a tramp freighter with enough brute force and ignorance to get her across the ‘Verse in short order carrying large bulk cargoes. Pre-dating the Firefly series to which she bears some similarities, the Kwai Su Nyao series enjoyed nearly two decades of commercial success until dwindling sales prompted a rethink at the production level. Although she operated as a freighter pure and simple, the success of the Firefly series led to the retro-fitting of passenger berths and a grandly titled “Observatory”. These additions were intended to give the craft a “Jack Of All Trades” air which was reflected in the marketing for a grand re-release of the series. In reality, the passenger berths were poorly located and the “Observatory” proved to be little more than some additional chairs and a basic display nav-chart table which utilised space originally intended for air scrubbers. None can doubt her grunt though. Two oversized reaction drives and a hefty pulse engine means that on full burn a Kwai Su Nyao leaves similar ships in her class standing. These engines also provide a lot of heavy lifting and thrust, sacrificing manoeuvrability for power. Despite overheating issues and a reputation for being very fuel hungry, the ship’s reliability and sturdiness have won her a lot of supporters and over 15,000 registered ships are still flying. [img]http://img235.imageshack.us/img235/6924/oxinatmoph4.jpg[/img] [b]Longshanks[/b] Type: Ultralight Subtype: Mid-bulk Cargo Hauler Defense: 6 + Dex + Class Bonus Autopilot Defense: 5 Hardness: 20 Hit Dice: 20d20 (400 hp) Initiative Modifier: +2 Pilot’s Class Bonus: +3 Pilot’s Dex Modifier: +2 Gunner’s Attack Bonus: +2 Restriction: Restricted (+2) Size: Colossal (–8 size) Tactical Speed: 3,500 ft. Pulse Speed: 6 (Full Burn 10) Length: 163 feet Weight: 2350 tons Targeting System Bonus: +3 Crew: 4 (trained +4) Passenger Capacity: 4 Cargo Capacity: 618 tons Grapple Modifier: +16 Base Purchase DC: 44 (93,600 Credits) Armor: Polymeric Defense Systems: Autopilot system, damage control system (1d10), radiation shielding Sensors: Class II sensor array, targeting system Communications: Laser transceiver, radio transceiver Weapons: none. Grappling Systems: none. Speed Class: 6 (Full Burn 10) Fuel Capacity: 80 tons (600 hours) Fuel Factor: 23.5 Base Operation: 31.25kg/hr Thrusters: 187.5 kg/hr Pulse: 18.7 t/pulse Hard Burn Thrusters : 547.0 kg/hr Hard Burn Pulse: 54.7 t/pulse Complexity: Low 0.6 Gear: 20 ton shuttle, Hover Mule [b]Shuttle:[/b] Type: Ultralight Subtype: Launch Tactical Speed: 3,500 ft. (7 sq.) Defense: 8 + Dex + class bonus Targeting System Bonus: — Hardness: 20 Hit Dice: 4d20 (80 hp) Base Purchase DC: 40 Fuel Capacity: 1ton (1000 hours) Maintenance Costs: 1 (DC 4) Starship Size: Huge (–2) Actual Size: Huge (–2) Length: 24 feet Weight: 20 tons Crew: 1 Passenger Capacity: 8 Cargo Capacity: 2,400 lb. Restriction: Licensed (+1) [b]Hover Mule:[/b] Type: Civilian Ground Vehicle Subtype: Hover Speed: 250 (25) Initiative: -2 Maneuver: -1 Defense: 8 Hardness: 5 HP: 34 Size: Huge Length: 12 feet Cargo: 1,000 lb. Crew: 1 Passengers: 5 Purchase DC: 27 Restriction: Licensed (+1) [/QUOTE]

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