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PFS - LDDM - Manticore Guided Missile Skimmer

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Mass: 1,073,520 kg (empty)
Connectors: 1 (Port)
Cargo: 2 Large Containers
Crew Facilities: 1 Med Bay
Oxygen: 1 Generator, 7 Tanks
Power: 12 Small Reactors, 21 Batteries, 2 Solar Panels
Weapons: 3 Gatling Turrets, 2 Heavy Missiles

Crew: 3
1 Pilot, 1 Gunner, 1 Engineer

During the Europa Conflict, the Army relied heavily on the Navy for Orbital Support, bombarding dug in enemies from places where they could not strike back. However, it was obvious from the very beginning that this luxury would not always be the case.

Over the years, the Army began offering contracts to the corporations for vehicles that would allow them to bring their own firepower. Bombers like the Nightjar were an answer to this problem, allowing strikes from suborbital vantage points. However, the Nightjar still required time to ascend before it could strike, and thus required too much preparation in some circumstances.

The Army needed a vehicle that was always ready to strike, no matter the situation it found itself in. Not only this, but a ground platform for missiles meant that it required less power and upkeep, and was also capable of shutting down and waiting to ambush enemies. Thus, the Manticore was created.

Lightly armored, the Manticore is not designed to be in the heat of battle, but rather to evade it. Armed with two heavy kinetic missiles, the Manticore can eliminate heavily armored targets from any distance, so long as it has line of sight for the launch. After launch, the missiles continue on their own guidance, allowing the Manticore to escape before the enemy realizes they have been fired upon.


To operate the ship, use a console. If using the primary seat, use the K menu and go to *Control* and hit "Control"

Tab 1 - Flight Controls

1. Increase Wheel Friction
   
2. Decrease Wheel Friction
   
3. Reverse Thrusters On/Off
   
4. View Main Camera
   
5. Control Targeting Turret
   
6. Extend/Retract Targeting Periscope

Tab 2 - Missile Controls

1. View Missile Bay Camera
   
2. Open/Close Missile Bay Doors
   
3. Extend Missile Pistons
   
4. Rotate Missiles
   
5. Missile Welders On/Off
   
6. None
   
7. None
   
8. Fire Missile 1
   
9. Fire Missile 2

The Missile welding system is manually operated. In order to perform this routine, go to tab 2.
1 - View the Camera (1)
2 - Extend the Missile Pistons (3)
3 - Rotate the Missile Mounts (4) (the projections will be horizontal, not vertical. Missile mounts will also be relatively lower in this position.
4 - Turn the welders on (5)
5 - Wait for welders to finish
6 - Turn the welders off (5)
7 - Open the Missile Bay Doors (2)
8 - Retract Missile Pistons (3)
9 - Rotate Missiles to Vertical Position (4)
10 - Fire ze Missiles! (8,9)

For Targeting, go to tab 1. Extend the Periscope (6) for best results. View the targeting turret with (5). You may have to disconnect from the remote control in order to perform this action. You can then either access the turret control through a standard console, or through the K menu. Wherever you point the turret, the missiles will fly when launched.

NOTE: These missiles are Fire and Forget. They do NOT continue tracking after launch. Wherever you are pointing when you fire them, that is where they will go.


Use tab 1 for operating the tank. Friction can be increased (1) for quick braking, or to apply a parking brake. Friction should always be decreased (2) to 0 when in motion.

It is not recommended that you fly the tank at high velocities. 100 km/h tends to be very safe. Over this, you're on your own. Keep in mind that you are in a large vehicle, and be wary of any steep ledges or other natural dangers. You can turn the reverse thrust off (3) for cruising at a mostly constant velocity.


Note that the missiles use Hydrogen. This means that I don't recommend the tank for survival, though it is still possible to use the missiles in survival (you'll just have to manually load them with fuel). If you want to use the tank in survival, note that it is also compatible with most missile designs, so you should have little trouble loading up other blueprints (especially any missiles I have made). You may also need to change the arguments on the Fire Control programs, and other programming interface nonsense.

Alysius - Floor Plan
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Whiplash141 - Artificial Horizon, Missile Guidance

The Design was heavily inspired by This Image[www.artstation.com]


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