Kraken Privateer

The Kraken Privateer, manufactured by Drake, is a variant of the Kraken intended to serve as a mobile marketplace or outpost. 'The ship can accommodate many ships and also offer habitation for travelers that may want to stay a little longer.'^[1]

Specifications

Avionics
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Size (Max)	# per mount x total
Radars	TBD	L Radar	Large (Large)	1 x 1
Computers	TBD	M Computer	Medium (Medium)	1 x 6

Systems
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Size (Max)	# per mount x total
Power Plants	TBD	C Power Plant	Capital (Capital)	1 x 2
Coolers	TBD	C Cooler	Capital (Capital)	1 x 2
Shield Generators	TBD	C Shield Generator	Capital (Capital)	1 x 2

Propulsion
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Size (Max)	# per mount x Total
Fuel Intakes	TBD	C Fuel Intake	Capital (Capital)	1 x 4
Fuel Tanks		C Fuel Tank	Capital (Capital)	1 x 2
Quantum Drives	TBD	C Quantum Drive	Capital (Capital)	1 x 1
Jump Modules	TBD	C Jump Module	Capital (Capital)	1 x 1
Quantum Fuel Tanks		C Quantum Fuel Tank	Capital (Capital)	1 x 1

Thrusters
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Type	# per mount x Total
Main Thrusters		Main Thruster	N/A	1 x 8
		Retro Thruster	N/A	1 x 2
		VTOL Thruster	N/A	1 x 6
Maneuvering Thrusters		Maneuvering Thruster	N/A	1 x 12

Weaponry
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Details	Size (Max)	# per mount x Total
Turrets	TBD	S8 Manned Turret	Manned	8 (8)	2 x 1
	TBD	S6 Manned Turrets	Manned	6 (6)	2 x 4
	TBD	S5 Remote Turrets	Remote	5 (5)	2 x 4

Features

Public market: Eight separate shops, each with 189 SCU of secure storage for stock and consumables. Players and NPCs can buy goods here.
Private market: The private marketplace houses two additional shops, each with 189 SCU of storage space.
Internal Hangars: A spacious multi-purpose hangar with XS landing plattforms for vehicles like the Buccaneer or Herald.^[2]
Landing Platforms: The Kraken has four pads for smaller craft, two larger platforms for medium-sized ships, and a hangar for personal vehicles.
Habitation units: 'The Kraken's landing pads, ample defenses, and generous onboard accommodations perfectly lend themselves to the Privateer conversion, offering security and amenities for buyers and sellers alike.'
Turrets: Five manned and four remote turrets, positioned at strategic vantage points around the ship.
Bridge: The ship possess a commando bridge.
Engineering: Easy access to the ship's engineering platform lets your crew effortlessly keep the engines stoked and your flying marketplace on course.^[1]
Med bay: According to CIG: "While not originally specced to have a medbay, we are considering adding a very low-level facility when we start active production of the interior."^[2]

Lore

Drake partnered with Cousin Crow's Custom Craft to create this conversion. They are known for their quality aftermarket conversions of large-scale vessels, and this Kraken turns the ferocious Kraken attack carrier into a private yet legal marketplace.^[1]

Model

Series variants

Image	Name	Description
	Kraken	Designed to be a multi-role light carrier & mobile base.^[3]

Persistence

The ship will not 'disappear' after their owner has logged out. Like every capital ship, the Kraken will be remaining in the game 'until various conditions are satisfied.'^[2]

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Development

The Kraken Privateer was revealed during CitizenCon 2949 and made available for pledge purchase during the seventh day of the 2949 Intergalactic Aerospace Expo. It was available in limited numbers as a Warbond purchase, standard purchase, and a Kraken to Kraken Privateer conversion kit.^[1]