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Velvet's X3 Collection
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A collection of designs from the 'X3' series of games (Reunion, Terran Conflict, Albion Prelude) by Velvet.

I mostly specialize in fighter designs (M5, M4, and M3), but I have one M1, M2, and M6 (all with turrets) finished and would like to eventually do some more large builds.
Items (30)
Terran (ATF) Tyr M2 (15-Slot) [X3]
Created by Velvet
The Terran military is divided into two distinct, independent branches - the United Space Command (USC) and a special unit called the AGI Task Force (ATF). Charged with protecting Terran space from any and all forms of artificial general intelligence, the ...
Xenon J M1 (13-Slot) [X3]
Created by Velvet
(UPDATE: 9/18/2018) This ship is now updated to work properly with Combat Update Pt. II. For custom turrets to go with it, check out the collection! // The appearance of one of the monolithic M1-class carriers of the Xenon in populated space is considered ...
Terran (ATF) Vidar M6 (5-Slot) [X3]
Created by Velvet
The Vidar is the standard M6 corvette of the AGI Task Force. Though a little slow by M6 standards, its excellent shielding and blistering firepower make it more than a match for most ships of its size. Vidars are most commonly equipped with electro-magneti...
[Fighter Blueprint] Argon (OTAS) Solano M4+ [X3]
Created by Velvet
The Solano is a highly advanced and somewhat unusual M4 interceptor. It is manufactured by the Optimized Technology, Armaments and Shielding (OTAS) Corporation, an Argon defense contractor based out of Legend's Home. What makes the Solano so unusual is its...
[Fighter Blueprint] Argon Nova M3 [X3]
Created by Velvet
Commissioned by the Argon Federation to replace the aging Elite, the Nova was designed and built in the legendary shipyards of Omicron Lyrae. Tested for only two years and then rushed into service, the Nova has quickly come into its own as a respectable he...
[Fighter Blueprint] Boron Octopus M5 [X3]
Created by Velvet
Developed to be the Boron Kingdom's counterpart to the Argon Federation's Discoverer, the Octopus is a nimble scout fighter that was unmatched in its class when it first saw service. Unfortunately, the years have not been kind to the Octopus. Perhaps in pa...
[Fighter Blueprint] Kha'ak Fighter M3 [X3]
Created by Velvet
Kha'ak incursions into Commonwealth space began shortly after the Paranid Empire began nividium mining operations on a fragment of the destroyed Kha'ak home world. The hive-minded Kha'ak have managed to master point-to-point jump technology, and their firs...
[Fighter Blueprint] Paranid Perseus M3 [X3]
Created by Velvet
The Perseus is the standard M3 heavy fighter of the Paranid Empire. It was originally developed in secret by the Paranid government to be an unmatched state-of-the-art superiority fighter, capable of defeating fighters and corvettes alike. However, this dr...
[Fighter Blueprint] Pirate Falcon Vanguard M3 [X3]
Created by Velvet
While no conclusive evidence has ever surfaced to support claims that the Teladi sell their ships to pirates, it has been observed that a large number of Falcons seem to find their way into pirate hands. Pirate versions of the Falcon are often cheaply modi...
[Fighter Blueprint] Split Asp M4+ [X3]
Created by Velvet
Even by the extremely high standards that the Split Dynasty has for its fighter designs, the Asp stands out. A lethal combination of speed and forward firepower makes it one of the deadliest interceptors in Commonwealth space, offering M3-like performance ...
[Fighter Blueprint] Split Mamba M3 [X3]
Created by Velvet
When the Split Mamba first entered service, its design process had been such a well-kept secret that other races' shipboard computers weren't even able to recognize it. This period was short-lived, as the Mamba quickly made a name for itself with its letha...
[Fighter Blueprint] Teladi Falcon M3 [X3]
Created by Velvet
The standard M3 of the Teladi, the Falcon is built from a fusion of Split, Boron, and Argon technologies. Like most Teladi vessels, it was built with profit in mind rather than combat efficiency. Falcons and the numerous variants thereof are employed as li...
[Fighter Blueprint] Terran (Aldrin) Spitfyre M3 [X3]
Created by Velvet
A general-purpose heavy fighter from the lost colony of Aldrin, the Spitfyre is known for being the fastest M3 ever designed, even able to run down some M5's. As the Aldrin colony lacked jumpgates or even trans-orbital accelerators for most of its history,...
[Fighter Blueprint] Terran (ATF) Fenrir M3+ [X3]
Created by Velvet
The AGI Task Force is an independent, elite branch of the Terran military established for the sole purpose of combating the artificial general intelligences of the Xenon. Headed by the M0-class flagship Valhalla, the ATF fleet consists of some of the most ...
[Fighter Blueprint] Terran (ATF) Thor M3 [X3]
Created by Velvet
The ATF Thor packs a punch. Armed with eight forward Electro-Magnetic Plasma Cannons and two more on rear-facing turret mounts, the Thor packs all of the firepower of the Mjolnir M4 while also carrying an effective defense against the missiles that many M3...
[Fighter Blueprint] Terran (ATF) Valkyrie M5 [X3]
Created by Velvet
The nimble Valkyrie is the forward scouting vessel of the AGI Task Force, an elite branch of the Terran military dedicated to fighting the Xenon. Faster and better armed than the standard Terran Rapier (which is already considered both fast and well-armed ...
[Fighter Blueprint] Terran Sabre M4 [X3]
Created by Velvet
One of the best M4 interceptors available on the market to those without ATF ties, the Sabre is a solid all-around fighter. Featuring good speed and exceptional shielding for its class, and mounting up to four of the dangerous Electro-Magnetic Plasma Canno...
[Fighter Blueprint] Xenon L M3 [X3]
Created by Velvet
The Xenon L is a heavy fighter (M3) that, until recently, was the pinnacle of Xenon fighter design. Capable of mounting a wide variety of weapons (including the deadly Pulsed Beam Emitter), the L packs a disproportionate punch for its size, though its meag...
[Fighter Blueprint] Xenon LX M3+ [X3]
Created by Velvet
The most advanced Xenon AGI fighter yet known in the Commonwealth, the LX improves upon the standard L by packing additional cargo space, two turret mounts, and a heavier generator that can power the deadly Pulsed Beam Emitter without a lengthy recharge. A...
[Fighter Blueprint] Xenon M M4 [X3]
Created by Velvet
A lightweight, agile interceptor design used by the Xenon. The M is one of the smallest ships capable of mounting the Pulsed Beam Emitter - though because of its lackluster power generation capability, Particle Accelerator Cannons are sometimes used instea...
[Fighter Blueprint] Xenon N M5 [X3]
Created by Velvet
Fast, maneuverable, and packing a decent punch for an M5 in the form of the Particle Accelerator Cannon, the N is the reconnaisance and light harassment fighter of choice for the Xenon. It is usually deployed in large groups, sometimes alongside the heavie...
AT-T1 Starburst Shockwave Cannon (Size 6)
Created by Velvet
A four-barreled anti-fighter turret design used as a point defense for the ATF Tyr. Can also be mounted as a main weapon. SIZE: 6 MOUNT STYLE: Standard SHOT COLOR: Pale blue // Recommended weapons: Anti-fighter turret, point defense chaingun ...
AT-T2 Fusion Beam Cannon (Size 6)
Created by Velvet
A large, single-barreled beam emitter used on the secondary weapons hardpoints of the ATF Tyr. Can also be mounted as a main weapon. SIZE: 6 MOUNT STYLE: Standard SHOT COLOR: White // This is based on a cut Terran capital ship weapon from X3:TC - the weapo...
AT-T3 Point Singularity Projector (Size 6)
Created by Velvet
The main heavy weapon of Terran capital ships, this turret occupies the primary weapons hardpoints of the ATF Tyr. SIZE: 6 MOUNT STYLE: Standard SHOT COLOR: Pale blue // Recommended weapons: Cannon, railgun, plasma...
AT-T4 Matter/Antimatter Launcher (Size 6)
Created by Velvet
An ammunition-based launcher weapon used on the tertiary hardpoints of the ATF Tyr. Can also be used as a main weapon. SIZE: 6 MOUNT STYLE: Standard SHOT COLOR: Blue // Recommended weapon: Launcher...
AT-T5 Electromagnetic Plasma Cannon (Size 4)
Created by Velvet
A twin-barreled plasma turret designed for the ATF Vidar. SIZE: 4 MOUNT STYLE: Standard SHOT COLOR: Turquoise // Recommended weapons: Plasma, pulse cannon...
XJ-T1 Double Photon Pulse Cannon (Size 4)
Created by Velvet
A large double-barreled cannon designed for the primary weapon hardpoints on the Xenon J. SIZE: 4 MOUNT STYLE: Recessed // This is the first of several planned turret designs for the Xenon J. Recommended weapon: Cannon, plasma...
XJ-T2 Ion Shard Railgun (Size 4)
Created by Velvet
A large single-barreled railgun turret designed for the Xenon J's large weapons hardpoints. SIZE: 4 MOUNT STYLE: Recessed // The base of the XJ-T2 has some slight changes compared to the XJ-T1, and the barrel is completely new. I was really happy with this...
XJ-T3 Cluster Flak Array (Size 4)
Created by Velvet
A four-barreled gun turret designed for the Xenon J. SIZE: 4 MOUNT STYLE: Recessed // I've decided from here on to build all of my turret designs large - at least size 4. if you wish to use this on a smaller turret base, the game will simply allow you to s...
XJ-T4 Matter/Antimatter Launcher (Size 4)
Created by Velvet
A large launcher turret designed for the weapons hardpoints on the Xenon J. SIZE: 4 MOUNT STYLE: Recessed // I've been meaning to build this for a while and I keep getting distracted by other projects. The MAML is the last planned turret for this series, a...