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TVSI-Phoenix Barracuda Corvette

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Tristavian Shipyards Inc
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Description
Tristavian Shipyards Inc: Barracuda Corvette
Modding: Light, TVSI-Tech Only
Revision: 3
Date: 27/12/2015
Version: 01.114

Note that this is the World version.
Blueprint Version: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=403387368
Legacy (Stock) Version: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=425086469

Forum Thread: http://forum.keenswh.com/threads/tristavian-shipyard-inc.6997264/


NOTES

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MODS IN USE

TVSI-Tech Catwalks
TVSI-Tech Community Pack: TVSI
TVSI-Tech Expediter Jump Drive
TVSI-Tech Mess Hall Type 1
TVSI-Tech Mod Repack
TVSI-Tech XL Thruster


CURRENT CONTENT

TVSI Barracuda Corvette (Rev 3)


DESCRIPTION

Developed as part of a double project at Tristavian Shipyard facilities above Tethys in 2086, The Barracuda is a small, fast Corvette which together with the Swordfish forms a highly mobile, long range strike force. Both vessels were completed alongside each other in an unusually short space of time while many other designs were receiving overhauls. On the small side for frontline military use, Corvettes are primarily used in packs to raid vulnerable targets and for patrol duties.

The Barracuda's hull is designed primarily for head-on combat with all four hardpoints able to direct their firepower directly ahead or astern. The under-side bridge allows for the dorsal edge to act as somewhat of a shield, protecting the more vulnerable sections while four dedicated point defense mounts provide basic protection against incoming missiles. The Barracuda also makes use of a small number of after-market modifications including an oversized TVSI-Tech Prometheus Thruster giving it a superb forward acceleration. With as much plating and system redundancy as is realistically feasible on such a small craft, the Barracuda represents a more direct engagement vessel than its counterpart.

Internally, the Barracuda contains a single deck, with a TVSI Standard Docking Mechanism compatible entrance leading directly into the mid-ship crew quarters for the 10 man crew. To the stern is a large engineering room containing all the vessels systems and towards the bows is an open bridge with four dedicated gunnery consoles. Ammunition storage is split into sets of small containers; one in each nacelle and one below the deck of engineering.

Rev 1: In 2091, along with the Swordfish, the Barracudas were briefly recalled for minor changes to the hull and installation of laser antenna for covert communications.

Rev 2: In 2096 after 10 years in service, a larger overhaul to the design resulted in much improved life support systems.

Rev 3: In 2104 at the onset of the war with the CEU, The Barracuda was recalled to take advantage of recently Jump Drive advances.


UNIVERSE LORE

The barracuda is a ray-finned fish known for its large size and fearsome appearance. Its body is long, fairly compressed, and covered with small, smooth scales. Some species can reach up to 2.1 m (6.9 ft) in length and 30 cm (12 in) in width.

The barracuda has been believed extinct in Earth's oceans since the mid 2060s when the last extant colonies perished during the Pacific Waning (a period of great ecological instability and the dwindling of nearly 60% of Oceanic fish species).

The sole surviving branch of the specie, the gene-modified Sphyraena Glacies-Eurodea (“Ice Barracuda”), has flourished since their transplant to Europa in 2056, becoming the de-facto apex predator in many of the isolated ocean-lakes where shark species have failed to survive. The Barracuda is an often cited example by University institutes for the importance of extra-planetary biosphere seeding as a viable method of preventing the extinction of thousands of now endangered animals and plants.


- Wikipedia, 2077


CHANGE LOG

27/12/2015: Rev 3: Ammo storage overhaul. Jump drive capabilities.
14/04/2015: Rev 2: Updated red alert system. Added Oxygen systems. Updated control stations to standardised configuration.
06/03/2015: Rev 1: Added red alert system. Upgraded to armour slopes. Added laser antenna.
26/12/2014: Rev 0: Initial Release