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Bruce Mk2 - Modular AeroSpace Shuttle

This is Bruce Mk2, a 2-seater AeroSpace Shuttle.

Bruce is equipped with both Atmospheric and Ion Thrusters for leaving planet without need for Hydrogen, even when fully laden. As is, Bruce is capable of doing light cargo hauling and shuttling with some basic offense through two fixed, side mounted Gatling guns. With that being said; however, his true strength lies in his versatility thanks to a connector/merge block combo.

You can combine Bruce Mk2 with specialized module attachments to switch Bruce's role to things like like heavy-cargo hauling, long range travel, or even heavy pirate base assault. For example, by attaching Bruce's FIghter Module, you can significantly increase Bruce's offensive capabilities through the 2 added Gatling Turrets and 1 Missile Turret.

The 2nd cockpit in Bruce Mk2 allows another engineer to control systems settings and any remotely controllable module attachments (like the FIghter Module) or even large ships / stations (like when trying to dock in a closed hangar).

For getting into space from planet:
1) Utilize Upward Thrusters (default: spacebar) with Ions OFF
2) Once speed starts dropping, turn Ion Thrusters ON and continue to utilize Upward Thrusters
3) Once speed starts dropping again, turn your nose straight up and switch to only Forward Thrusters (default: W)
4) You will lose quite a bit of speed as you continue to leave planet; however, right around 0.70g, your speed should start climbing again.
5) After reaching Max Speed again, turn Atmospheric Thrusters OFF and set Forward Thruster Override to MAX. To save on energy, slowly throttle down Forward Thruster Override so you stay between 100 and 104m/s.
6) Eventually reach space!

Keep an eye out for future module attachments!