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RFP 'Needle'

This vessel was designed as part of my Rapid Fleet Prototyping project. For more information on this project, please see the description of the world file, found here: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1499175300




The Needle is a minimalist repair drone, primarily used for making minor repairs inside large vessels or installations, where carrying all of the parts to the location would be tedious, or otherwise impractical. While it lacks a conveyor system, it is capable of squeezing through 90° turns in a large grid without too much trouble.

As part of the Rapid Fleet Prototyping Project, the Needle is more of a late game tool as a maintenance device for adjusting or repairing large, complex grids - whether that be a station or warship. While it’s certainly possible to execute repairs without it, it’s definitely a convenient tool to have.




Mass: 3,002kg
Block Count: 22
PCU: 710
Acceleration: 8m/s² (12.5s to max)

- One welder
- Capable of navigating inside most large grids
- Full remote control package
- Un-conveyored small cargo container for storing tools or other useful items
- Contains a single unused programmable block and timer for additional customization
- Designed using my Ship Configuration Conventions, as detailed in this documentation[docs.google.com]

Toolbar 1

1. Welder On/Off
   
2. Spotlight On/Off
   
3. View Main Camera
   
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Toolbar 2

1. Trigger Dock Timer
   
2. Trigger Undock Timer
   
3. Landing Gear On/Off
   
4. Landing Gear Lock/Unlock
   
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9. Main Remote Control Autopilot On/Off

Toolbar 3

1. Gyroscopes On/Off
   
2. Thrusters On/Off
   
3. Reactors On/Off
   
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8. Beacon On/Off
   
9. Antenna On/Off