M50

M50
M50
Manufacturer	Origin Jumpworks (ORIG)
Role	Racing/Interdiction
Size	Small
Crew	1
Series	M50
Cargo capacity	0 SCU
Production state	Flight ready;
In-Game Cost
Buy	1,193,800 aUEC
Rent (1 day)	35,814 aUEC / 10,000 REC
Insurance
Claim time	12:09 min
Expedite	2:02 min
Expedite fee	3,040 aUEC
Pledge ($USD)
Standalone	$100
Original	$80
Availability	Time-limited sales
Specifications
Length	11.5 m
Beam	11 m
Height	3 m
Combat speed	246 m/s
Max speed	1,343 m/s
Mass	10,552 kg
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The Origin M50 Interceptor is a small single seat racing ship that doubles as an interdiction ship. It is often referred to as a power plant with a cockpit attached. Introduced in 2920, it represented another leap forward in engine technology that improved upon the 350r. Despite publicized teething difficulties in the early stages, the current lineup is a solid spacecraft design that promises exceptional speed, and has proven it time and time again with multiple Murray Cup wins. In the late 2930's, the UEE Advocacy purchased a bulk of these racers to convert into interdiction ships.^[1]

"“Racers get it when you say that your ship is more than a ship. It’s your partner, your friend. So you can imagine that I was a bit worried when Origin asked me to put the 2945 through its paces, but all that worry was for nothing. Within the first lap I knew. The handling, the speed, it was all there, but better than I could have ever imagined. This was the soul of my old friend in a brand new body. This was a ship born to race, and for my money, destined to win.”"
Hypatia Darring, M50 Pilot & 2934 Murray Cup Winner

^[2]

Specifications

Avionics
Radars	1x S1 SNS-R6 NAVE - Nav-E7 Gadgets
Computers	1x S1 S Computer N/A - Unknown manufacturer

Systems
Power plants	1x S1 SunFlare ACOM - ACOM
Coolers	2x S1 IcePlunge ACOM - ACOM
Shield generators	2x S1 Targa YORM - Yorm

Propulsion
Fuel intakes	2x S1 S Fuel Intake N/A - Unknown manufacturer
Fuel tanks	2x S1 S Fuel Tank N/A - Unknown manufacturer
Quantum drives	1x S1 LightFire ACAS - Ace Astrogation
Jump drives	1x S1 S Jump Module N/A - Unknown manufacturer
Quantum fuel tanks	1x S1 S Quantum Fuel Tank N/A - Unknown manufacturer

Thrusters
Main thrusters	2x S2 HM 4.2 HAPR - Hammer Propulsion
Maneuvering thrusters	2x S1 Retro Thruster N/A - Unknown manufacturer
	6x S1 Scalpel Precision ORIG - Origin Jumpworks
	4x S1 Omni Precision Ball ORIG - Origin Jumpworks

Weaponry
Weapons	2x S2 M4A Laser Autocannon BEHR - Behring Applied Technology
Missiles	2x S1 MSD-111 Missile Rack BEHR - Behring Applied Technology 2x S1 Marksman I BEHR - Behring Applied Technology

History

Early development

In 2918-07-13, the final concept of M50 was completed by the Origin junior designer Alberto Vara and engineer Javo Croy.^[3]

Before its reveal, the prototype and Y-series test ships are plagued with difficulties.^[1] Re-purposed for the 890 Jump, the 85x, originally Model XVB, went through rigorous tests along other cutting-edge speedsters to find the model that would ultimately become the M50.^[1]

In 2920, The first of M50 were unveiled at the Imperial Engineering Expo in Prime. Constructed as a spiritual successor to Origin's legendary X Sport, the first M50 was an attempt to reclaim Origin's dominance on the racetrack. The public's interest in their ship flagged, causing a slow and steady decline in sales.^[2]

First Murray Cup win

In 2923, the M50 wins its first Murray Cup in the hands of former Origin test pilot Caleb Arlo. The victory establishes the M50 as a dynamic and versatile speed machine.^[2]

Advocacy adoption

In 2936, the UEE Advocacy secretly met with ship manufacturers and presented their parameters for an ideal interdiction ship. To the surprise of many, Origin Jumpworks' pitch of the M50 seemed to satisfy all requirements. The commission worked closely with Origin on minor tweaks before bulk buying a shipment for their new elite unit; the Bronson's Bolt.^[4]

In 2938, the Advocacy purchased a bulk of these racers to convert into interdiction ships. This modified version of the M50 wasn't the fastest or most powerful ship proposed to the Advocacy, it balanced both better than the alternatives with the right loadout.^[4] These custom models became notorious among outlaw packs, several of whom had open bounties available for anyone who would risk the wrath of the Advocacy by destroying one.^[1]

Present

In 2945, as the M50's 25th anniversary approached, the ship was redesigned with more than 600 modifications.^[2]

The details about the Advocacy modifications to the M50 remain classified, and though a few of these ships have fallen into the hands of outlaws, no one, other than those deputized by the Advocacy, has been able to replicate the changes on a standard M50.^[4]