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UA-FX14 'Nomad' T2

(SV Tier 2, Size Class 1, Unlock Level 10)

Primary roles: CPU Tier 2 all-purpose ship, survival, warp, adaptable, upgradable, inexpensive, storage, light combat, o2, fridge, armor locker, drone hatch


The FX-14N Nomad is a highly versatile all-purpose SV that comes equipped with survival essentials, good storage/ammo capacity, and much more. It is readily upgradable with detailed instructions and clearly marked locations for new components/devices. It is also capable of multiple configurations according to your desired playstyle. The following checklist is the T3 upgrade instructions listed in the ship:

Suggested T3 upgrade path (Deafult configuration is Assault)
1. Remove T2 CPU block and add 2 CPU T3 blocks (T3)
2. Add 2 generators (G)
3. Add shield (SH) (assign to Weapons/Shield signal logic)
4. Add Constructor (C) (assign to shortcut)
5. Add 2 Gatling guns next to existing guns (assign to Weapons/Shield signal logic)
6. Add 4 Homing Rocket Launchers in side wings (assign to Weapons/Shield signal logic)
7. Add 2 T2 L Thrusters on bottom ports (marked with ✸)
8. Replace M thrusters on rear with T2 L Thrusters
9. Replace S thrusters on upper rear area with slanted M thrusters (marked with ✸)

After the ship has been upgraded, the following configurations are possible:

Configuration options:
ASSAULT CONFIG:
The suggested T3 upgrade instructions lead to the assault configuration (default).

MINING CONFIG:
The Nomad can be configured to harvest resources by replacing 2 of the outside gatling cannons with laser drills, and adding 43 container extensions plus harvest controller (5500 Storage) to marked area in cargo hold.

DEFENSIVE CONFIG:
Replace 2 Gatling Cannons and 2 Rocket Launchers with 3 Minigun Turrets - 1 on marked area on top rear of ship, and 1 on the outsides of each wing (3 total).

BALANCED CONFIG:
Replace 2 Gatling Cannons with 2 laser drills, and 2 Rocket Launchers with 1 Minigun Turret (marked on top rear of ship). Add 33 container extensions plus harvest controller (4250 storage) to marked area in cargo hold.

General features

It comes standard with 2 gatling cannons, 1.5K ammo storage, 10K standard storage, warp drive, o2, armor locker, and fridge. It also has WiFi, detector, and has exterior lights controlled by the P menu "ExteriorLights" control. Main storage is balanced throughout the ship. There is also a drone hatch with LED/flare indicators, and a decent sized area on top for docking smaller craft. There are clearly marked areas around the ship for upgrades, as well as instructions listed via LED display on how to do so. It is very affordable for what it offers, requiring very few semi-rare materials.

Offense and Defense

The ship is completely built with steel. It has 2 gatling cannons and 1.5K ammo storage. It is ready for weapon and shield upgrades when available in the clearly marked ports. There is also a marked area on the top-rear of the ship to place a minigun turret.

Features Summary:

1. Player unlock level 10, CPU tier 2, size class 1, requires very few semi-rare materials
2. 2 gatling cannons, full steel hull
3. 10K storage, 1.5K ammo storage
4. O2 + station, fridge, armor locker
5. Warp Drive, Detector, WiFi
6. Detailed control panel controls in 'P' menu
7. Ready for upgrades, highly versatile with multiple configuration options
8. Great early game ship that is adaptable according to playstyle

T3 version here:
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