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TVSI-Phoenix Kinabalu Frigate

Revision: 4
Date: 07/04/2015
Version: 01.076

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NOTES

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MODS IN USE

TVSI-Tech Diamond Bonded Glass (Either Pack)
TVSI-Tech Mod Repack
TVSI-Tech TVSI Pack
TVSI-Tech XL Thruster
Darth Biomech - Interior Doors
DeadTech – CatWalk Pack
DeadTech – MessHall Pack
SSI – Regent Stairs


CURRENT CONTENT

TVSI Kinabalu Frigate (Rev 4)
TVSI Kinabalu Frigate (Rev 3)
TVSI Kinabalu Frigate (Rev 2)
TVSI Kinabalu Frigate (Rev 0)


DESCRIPTION

With the surprise success of Tristavian Shipyards Osiris Cruiser on the open market, TVSI Engineers quickly ran into an issue; many major potential clients were primarily interested in ‘full fleet’ options when ordering new ships. With only a single design available many potential purchasers were put off re-training crews for a single vessel. While engineers were put to work capitalizing on the success of the Osiris and designing new vessels, others were tasked with rapidly expanding the available line up.

The Kinabalu class Frigate began life as an abandoned prototype which would later become the Osiris. With a redesign of several areas it quickly became a fast and agile Frigate which perfectly complimented its larger cousin the Osiris.

With a high acceleration and the ability to turn 7 of its 8 weapons mounts directly ahead a Kinabalu frigate is best utilized in wolf-pack groups and is designed for chasing down fleeing targets, crippling opponents while larger vessels move in for the kill. In more open combat scenarios Kinabalu Frigates use their superior speed and frontal weaponry for high speed fly-bys. A single rear facing mounting point discourages faster ships from sitting on a Kinabalu’s tail and 12 point defence turrets complete the frigate’s armaments.

Like the Osiris, a Kinabalu is designed for operating within supply lines with limited ammunition storage and no manufacturing facilities. Ammunition is split between two heavy-plated storage containers in the nacelles and a small magazine of small containers near the bows.

Internally much of the stern is taken up with the double reactor core with a mid-ship engineering room flanked by two instrument rooms. Two small cabins adjacent to engineering provide most of the 20 man crew with shared accommodation while a three man officer cabin in the bows provides additional accommodation for the Captain and two officers. Much of the central ship is dedicated as a combination bridge/fire control; a necessary merger with the limited space in a frigate. The bows contain an open plan mess and medical facilities with access to the airlocks and a ladder to the single seat navigation bridge, designed for use by the pilot during non-combat situations.

The Revision 1 model includes external navigation cameras and an upgraded communications suite, along with various improvements to the crew mess area and more accessible control options.

The Revision 2 makes minor cosmetic changes and represents the final 'stock' version. It is also available in a 'legacy' blueprint.

The Revision 3 takes advantage of many of the most up to date technologies, improving crew comfort and providing a slightly faster acceleration. The whole conveyor network has been re-adapted and upgraded, fixing several prior issues. The entrance to the vessel has also been adapted to make use of the TVSI standard docking mechanism.

The Revision 4 further refines the ship with changes to the bridge layout, the includion of atmospherics and a new red alert LCD-screen based system. It also features an autmatic sensor-triggered entry/exit airlock to prevent atmosphere loss and re-enforced windows for structural re-enforcement.


CHANGE LOG

07/04/2015: Rev4: Re-arranged bridge pilots chairs. Added Oxygen tanks to nacelles, oxygen generators to instrument room and oxygen vent to the bridge. Replaced lights-based red alert system with programming controlled screens. Re-enforced all glass with TVSI-Tech Diamond Bonded. Installed sensor triggered airlock system.

08/12/2014: Rev3: Switched to modded variant. Light modding used throughout primarily for crew quarter visuals. Replaced two large ahead thrusters with a TVSI-Tech XL Thruster. Upgraded armor around reactors and main ammo magazines. Updated all conveyors for extra redundancy. Increased tertiary ammo magazine capacity to 11 small containers. Updated entrance to standardized docking mechanism. Renamed all components to current standards. Moved 4 gyroscopes from nacelles to mess hall. New bunks increased crew capacity from 17 to 20. Removed dedicated crew heads (cubicles included in cabins). Re-enforced floor of Nav Bridge.

27/10/2014: Rev2: Re-coloured reactors, gyros and conveyors.

22/09/2014: Rev1: Added 2x Antennae to the stern. Added running lights to the vessel. Added red alert lights throughout the vessel. Added button consoles to combat bridge and engineering. Updated catwalk in reactor. Added seating to mess hall. Converted part of mess hall to male/female heads. Added cameras around exterior. Corrected broken conveyor system. Misc small bux fixes.