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Quick facts:Caterpillar Pirate Edition
Flight ready
Caterpillar Pirate Edition
Drake Interplanetary (DRAK)
Capacity
Crew
2 – 4
Cargo
576 SCU
Stowage
32,990 KµSCU
Cost
Claim
18m 37s
Expedite
6m 12s
Expedite fee
7,730 aUEC
Specifications
Height
13.4 m
Mass
0 kg
Length
111.5 m
Width
39.5 m
CS
0%
EM
0%
IR
0%
💪
-58%
⚡
0%
〰️
0%
🔥
0%
☣️
0%
💫
-100%
Health
0 ❤️
Scm speed
130 m/s
0 to scm
0 s
Scm to 0
0 s
Max speed
900 m/s
0 to max
0 s
Max to 0
0 s
Roll rate
25 °/s
Pitch rate
16 °/s
Yaw rate
16 °/s
Hydrogen capacity
0 SCU
Hydrogen intake
0.05 SCU/s
Quantum capacity
0 SCU
Other sitesThe Caterpillar Pirate Edition is a distinctive variant of the Caterpillar large cargo ship, manufactured by Drake Interplanetary. This special edition showcases a unique color scheme that embodies the thematic aspects of piracy. The Caterpillar has gained a reputation as a reliable and cost-effective multi-role vessel, adept for various uses, including commercial operations and combat support. It is acknowledged as a strong alternative to the popular Hull series, providing significant firepower and a wide array of customization possibilities.[1][2]
Features
Command ship
The Caterpillar has a command ship that can detach from the primary hull and operate independently, transporting multiple Caterpillar hulls or serving as an emergency escape vehicle. Crews of Caterpillar vessels often race command modules while waiting for cargo transfer.
Cargo holds
The vessel's cargo is divided into four compartments, each with elevators on both sides for independent loading and unloading. The forward cargo bay provides extra storage for open-canopy vehicles like the Dragonfly, featuring an airshield for pallet transfer and vehicle deployment without decompression. It also includes a manned turret, cargo lift, and navigation sensors.
Tractor Beam Station
The tractor beam station consists of a terminal that allows the ship to safely guide debris and even errant cargo directly into the side access doors of the cargo modules.
Specifications
Radar1x
S2
Civilian (C)
Cooler2x
S3
Industrial (C)
Life support1x
S3
Life supportlfsp_tydt_s03_comfortairmax
Power plant2x
S3
Industrial (C)
Self destruct1x
S1
30,000 🗡️ · 120 m
Shield generator3x
S3
Industrial (C)
Fuel intake2x
S1
Fuel intakeintk_drak_caterpillar
0.025 SCU/s
Fuel port
1x
S1
Fuel portdockingtube_fuel_ports_drak_caterpillar
Fuel tank1x
S1
Quantum drive1x
S3
Military (C)
Quantum fuel tank1x
S2
Main thruster4x
S3
Main thrusterdrak_caterpillar_thruster_aux
12.7 MN
Maneuvering thruster6x
S1
Retro thrusterdrak_caterpillar_thruster_retro
4.2 MN
28x
S1
Maneuvering thrusterdrak_caterpillar_thruster_mav_fixed
4.2 MN
Turret Weapons2x
S3
Left, Right
2x
S1
Magazinefaux_magazinemagazine
100/100 Ammunition
Defensive devices
1x
S1
25/25 Ammunition
1x
S1
10/10 Ammunition
Cargo grid1x
S1
Cargo griddrak_caterpillar_cargogrid_nose_access
20,000 SCU · L 2.5 m x W 6.25 m x H 2.5 m
1x
S1
Cargo griddrak_caterpillar_cargogrid_nose
60,000 SCU · L 10 m x W 6.25 m x H 3.75 m
4x
S1
Cargo griddrak_caterpillar_cargogrid_module_walkway
32,000 SCU · L 1.25 m x W 10 m x H 2.5 m
4x
S1
Cargo griddrak_caterpillar_cargogrid_module_ladder
80,000 SCU · L 6.25 m x W 1.25 m x H 10 m
4x
S1
Cargo griddrak_caterpillar_cargogrid_module
384,000 SCU · L 7.5 m x W 10 m x H 10 m
Armor
1x
S1
No vehicle parts information found.
Model
Ship profile
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Series variants
Paints
Acquisition
Lore
In the wake of the Cutlass' success in 28th Century, Drake Interplanetary's CEO and lead designer Jan Dredge was looking for a new project to move the company forward. Although the Cutlass enjoyed some success in commercial hauling, it is more known for its combat abilities. Dredge knew that they should take the same design principles and apply it to something much bigger. The Caterpillar prototype is initially unreviled at the 2871 Intergalactic Aerospace Expo. The ship received a lot of critics for its old design, the negativity almost threatened the whole project. It wasn't until the reports of Caterpillar spread through the Empire, that the tide began to turn. People were floored by two things: the ability to mix and match cargo modules and the price.[2]
On 2903-06-21 SET, a Caterpillar broke out from heavy traffic, and rammed into an eriesium transport using the front sensor array as hooks to latch onto the hull. The front cargo door opened and pirates leapt onto the immobilized transport and cut their way inside while the turret engaged the shocked security detail. Within five minutes, the security detail had been destroyed, the transport breached and the eriesium taken. The Command Module detached from the Caterpillar and the pirates disappeared back into the spacelane with their fighter accomplices. By the time authorities arrived, they found an image that permanently seared itself into the public's consciousness, a Drake Caterpillar attached to the vented husk of a transport. Despite an exhaustive search through all the system, authorities never figured out who was behind the heist. The Caterpillar was forever tied with criminal element to the present after the event.[2]
Gallery
Development
| Originally the Pirate Edition had a dark grey and red livery, but was later changed to a dark grey and dark olive colouring. |
Trivia
- This ship can only be obtained by defeating the Pirate swarm game mode in Arena Commander, whereupon a purchase token is awarded as a reward.
References
- ↑
Caterpillar - Ship page. Pledge Store
- ↑ Jump up to: 2.0 2.1 2.2 Drake Caterpillar - Ship Brochure
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