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PFS - SF - Mantid AC4/BC3 Strike Fighter

Update 4/8/15 - hooked the cockpit up to the conveyor system for oxygen supply. since i cannot place a generator or tank within the fighter without extensive redesign, you will have to resort to placing oxygen bottles in the storage containers for your oxygen.

I also replaced the Maglock Docking Clamps with the Maglock MkIIs, making both fighters lighter and faster. This does mean you will need to switch out mods, however, and i apologize for any inconveniences in this area.

Update 12/5/14 - Updated the coveyor system of both fighters. This allowed for the reactors to be slightly more protected, and produced more storage space. The edit was done primarily to make things easier for automated assembly facilities

Mantid AC4 ----------------------------------------------------------------

Mass: 32,587 kg
Acceleration: 26.79 m/s^2
Weapons: 4 Autocannons, 1 Battlecannon
Storage: 34 small containers
Connector: 1

Mantid BC3 ----------------------------------------------------------------

Mass: 33,190 kg
Acceleration: 26.3 m/s^2
Weapons: 3 Battlecannons, 2 Guns
Storage: 43 small containers
Connector: 1

Both the Mantid variants were made off of the Wasp Chassis. The Mantid was created to be a more compact version of the Wasp, and be more geared towards fighting larger targets, rather than the Anti-Fighter role of the Wasp. As such, they are both outfitted with heavy weaponry.

The AC4 is a more well-rounded fighter, with 4 Autocannons that allow it to take on either lightly armored large ships or chew apart enemy fighters with ease. It also features 1 Battlecannon to help it tackle heavy armor.

The BC3 features 3 Battlecannons for tackling larger ships, and also has 2 guns to help it deal with any fighters that attack it. The BC3 also features 2 firing modes: It can either fire all 3 Battlecannons at once, or in sequence.

BC3 Firing Mode Guide ----------------------------------------------------------------
Have these 3 items on your interface:
1) Timer Block (On/Off)
2) Timer Block (Start)
3) Battlecannons (On)

To switch into the sequenced firing mode, simply make sure the timer block is on, and hit start

To switch back into normal firing mode, turn off the timer block, and turn the battlecannons on

Mods Used --------------------------------------------------------------

Armor Thrusters
Armor Ramps
Azimuth Cockpit
CSD Battlecannon
Industrial Thrusters
Maglock Surface MkII


Additional Mods Used (AC4 Variant Only) --------------------------------------------------------------

CSD Autocannon