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EHI MCL-220 Atlas Modular Cargo Lifter

NO MODS | DLC REQUIRED | SCRIPTS | MINOR SUBGRIDS | SURVIVAL READY



IFF ID: (MCL-220)





The MCL-220 "Atlas" Modular Cargo Lifter is a large generalist aerospace transport primarily intended for shuttling cargo from surface to low orbit and back. The central feature of the Atlas, and reason for its unique shape, is its hardpoint for mounting Modular Freight System (MFS) compatible cargo modules. Designed specifically for use with the Atlas, the MFS Cargo Pod - Large carries six large cargo containers, landing gear, and its own parachute system. Aside from offsetting the weight of the cargo pod during an emergency situation, this allows the pod to be air-dropped from high altitude if desired. The Atlas itself contains berthing for up to four crew, 12 cryo tubes, substantial dedicated storage, a full medical suite, and passenger seating for 12.

Initial development of the Atlas was rocky, requiring numerous and significant redesigns before settling on a final configuration. The original concept called for a significantly larger H-shaped vehicle, equipped with two MFS hardpoints. However, the modular design of the Atlas meant that the vast majority of its lower volume could not be dedicated to lifting engines as with other more traditional transports. This caused the Atlas to grow horizontally to unreasonable proportions as more and more engines were needed. It was finally decided to trim the aircraft in half, which greatly simplified the design.

The Atlas is equipped with multiple means of generating power, depending on the austerity of its operating location. Its hydrogen engine banks are more than capable of meeting the needs of all primary flight systems other than recharging the twin jump drive cores. This is supplemented by substantial battery capacity which can be recharged while idle, as well as a set of small reactors if uranium fuel is available. Limited O2/H2 generation is available to assist with refueling although it is wholly incapable of meeting the vehicle's full needs while in-flight. Lastly, the Atlas is equipped with an ascent control computer, allowing for efficient management of fuel while climbing out of gravity wells.





Role: Heavy Modular Aerospace Transport.
Crew: 4
Mass: 2,460,336 (Dry)
Blocks: 3,507
PCU: 32,215

O2/H2 Generators: 6
Oxygen Tanks: 4
Hydrogen Tanks: 20
Dedicated Ship's Inventory: 10 Small cargo containers
Jump Drives: 2
Small Reactors: 6
Hydrogen Engines: 12

8x 5.56mm machine gun turrets.
4x 25mm rotary autocannon turrets.

• Survival Ready.
  
• Compatible with all Modular Freight System (MFS) style cargo pods.
  
• 22,500,000Kg Reccomended maxiumum takeoff mass (22.5Kt MTOM) in 1g environments.
  
• Ascent control computer to assist with maximizing fuel efficiency.
  
• Can operate with little or no uranium supply.
  
• Nearly all critical equipment is internally accessible for easy maintenance.
  
• Decent passenger capacity.
  
• A projector is installed to assist with repairs.
  
• Emergency parachute system.
  
• Standard docking collars located port and starboard.
  
• Single Modular Freight System (MFS) hardpoint.

Whip's Auto Door and Airlock Script
Automatic LCDs 2
Whip's Turret Based Radar
Blarg's Ascent Cruise Control


Author's Note:
This ships has subgrids that consist only of individual connector blocks attached to the end of the docking pistons. This ship can still be easily built via projector.
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