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"Swooping Hawk" Light Harassment/Ambush Vehicle

My third creation that I've added to the workshop, I'm still a new builder so if you have any suggestions on how I could improve I would gladly listen. Please enjoy!


Description:
I was attepting to make a small ship out of large blocks that was still useful in same way. The result was the Swooping Hawk Light Harassment/Ambush Vehicle. This ship is able to manuver around larger ships and fleets and attack from any angle before the enemy canget their guns on target. By itself, it is able to quickly and effectively destroy ships around its size without being noticed. In a fleet battle, the Swooping Hawk can weave in and out of enemy lines while doing damage as it goes on.
The Swooking Hawk's best attrubutes are its frontal speed, manuverability, ample ammo storage, and backup systems.

Features:
Thruster damage friendly version
Extra rockets version (I made this a different vehicle because rockets do tend to bump into each and it adds weight)
Compact design that focuses on mobility and burst attacks
Missle launchers connected to a container for ammo
Backup reactor, Gyroscope, and cockpit to insure the ship will be able to run even after taking damage
Holds up to 3 crew members
Survival-Ready (Fuel and rockets already in the ship)

Backstory (Lore):
The TDG-34 Light Operations Ship, better known as the "Swooping Hawk", was created in response to the influx of heavy patrol ships and escort ships roaming in deep space unharmed. Fighters had proven to be an unworthy opponent against these new patrols, even in groups of two or three. Gatling turrets proved to be too powerful and too many for a fighter to be effective in smaller skirmishes. Yet, mobility was key in catching up to and tackling patrol/escort class frigates, and so a dilemma arose. The solution was not to build heavy fighters but instead to create a small ship created with large armor pieces, thus reulting in the Swooping Hawk. The Swooping Hawk recieved its name for their pilots most common manuver: To dive in from above an enemy ship, fire its volleys, and swoop out in front right before a collision. The Swooping Hawk was designed with a below average armor rating in order to retain its speed and small size, but it made up for it with its backup reactor, gyroscope, and cockpit so the ship could still fly on even after recieving critcal damage. The Swooping Hawk could be mass produced thanks to its smaller size, yet cost remained somewhat of an issue due to its backup systems. The Swooping Hawk, overall, was well-recieved and met tremendous success, so much so it was deemed to be the first "super-light frigate".