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TVSI-Phoenix Osiris Heavy Cruiser

Revision: 2
Date: 27/10/2014
Version: 01.053

See forum thread http://forums.keenswh.com/post/tristavian-shipyard-inc-6997264?&trail=155 for full details.

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NOTES

Currently missing control and blueprint artwork - to follow!


MODS IN USE

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CURRENT CONTENT

TVSI Osiris Heavy Cruiser (Rev 2)


DESCRIPTION

The first mid-sized capital ship launched by newcomers Tristavian Shipyards Inc sits on the boundary line between the traditional cruiser and battlecruiser classes. Officially designated as a heavy cruiser, the Osiris is a front-line warship, combining 21 turret hardpoints with 20 point defence turrets, all linked to the conveyor systems. The large number of ahead thrusters gives the ship an unusually high top acceleration for its weight class allowing it to out run even many frigates and destroyers. Although lightly armored the Osiris includes a re-enforced heavy skeletal frame and has extra protection around critical ship systems.

The Osiris is designed to operate within supplies lines or as part of a fleet and lacks the storage capacity for extended operations away from resupply. The class also lacks even rudimentary processing or manufacturing facilities and relies on transport ships to re-arm.

In combat an Osiris captain will use the superior maneuverability to break through enemy battle lines, maximizing damage by presenting the dorsal and ventral sides of the ship to the enemy. Evasive actions are best achieved by hard acceleration and breaking and the dorsal and ventral thrusters provide reasonable reasonable acceleration. The port/starboard banks however provide below average lateral strafing. The primary combat focus will usually be to clear the volume of frigates and destroyers

Internally the ship contains a large central engineering to the stern with two central reactors and a further one in either nacelle. The main ammo stores are located centrally, surrounded by heavy plating and the primary banks of gyroscopes. Fire control is centered in a single control room midship. The main bridge provides raised consoles for two pilots with a clear view from the bows while other bridge staff are located lower down. Most crew accommodation is located within the bows of the vessel (along with the medical bay) with further accommodation in the stern of the ship around the main entrances. Internal defences are located at the main entrances, at the engineering/forward junctions and in the main forward halls.


CHANGE LOG

27/10/2014: Updated colour of conveyors, gyros and reactors. Added control groups to fire control chairs. Corrected problem with shoulder missile launchers not being connected to the conveyor network. Fixed issue with conveyor network secondary path. Replaced an un-necessary branch of the conveyor network with armour.

08/10/2014: Totally changed the original Tristavian Shipyards Inc file. Now includes only the Osiris as other craft had anyway moved to their own files. Updated the Osiris with added heads to crew accomodation, control in engineering, bridge and fire control, emergency power in the bows, a red alert system throughout the ship, various cameras and running lights. Fixed an issue with the conveyor system and replaced one connector on each side with a collector.