[delta_v] New Ship

Michael Kelly delta_v@AmbrosiaSW.com
Fri, 17 May 2002 16:21:14 -0700


On 5/17/02 3:16 PM, Sam Rollans <samrollans@shaw.ca> wrote:

> I think there should be a ship that is like the starbridge except on a
> grander scale. Something very fast and maneuverable while having a huge
> cargo hold (rivaling that of the Cambrian or Leviathan), at least six jumps
> (with about a one or two day jump time) and ample weapon space for extra
> armor/shield enhancements/weapons. I'm getting just a little tired of being
> blasted at every stop by pirates. I want to be able to blast them into atoms
> (while making a hefty profit). Perhaps another project for you Paul? You
> show much skill with your ship model.

I think that every EV has stayed well away from the "one ship to rule them
all" idea. It's just not realistic. Perhaps it could add some finality to a
pilot ("I've finally scraped together 750 million credits..."), but isn't it
just more fun to rely on piloting skill?

Oh, and the Monty Python still works, you know ;)

-- 
Michael