Aurora ES

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Aurora ES
Manufacturer		Roberts Space Industries (RSI)
Size		Small
Focus		Pathfinder
Production state		Flight Ready
Maximum crew		1
Cost
REC cost		2,000 REC
Pledge cost		20 USD
Specifications
Null-cargo mass		25,172 kg
SCM speed		150 m/s
Afterburner speed		1,141 m/s
Length		18 m
Beam		8 m
Height		4 m
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The RSI Aurora ES (also known as Essential) is the modern day descendant of the Roberts Space Industries X-7 spacecraft which tested the very first jump engines. Utilitarian to a T, the Aurora is the perfect beginner's ship: what it lacks in style it makes up for in ample room for upgrade modules.

Specifications

Avionics
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Size (Max)	# per mount x total
Radars	TBD	S Radar	Small (Small)	1 x 1
Computers	TBD	S Computer	Small (Small)	1 x 1

Systems
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Size (Max)	# per mount x total
Power Plants	Lightning Power Ltd	ZapJet	Small (Small)	1 x 1
Coolers	Lightning Power Ltd	BlastChill	Small (Small)	1 x 2
Shield Generators	Seal Corp	INK	Small (Small)	1 x 2

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

Thrusters
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Type	# per mount x Total
Main Thrusters		Main Thruster	Main	1 x 1
		Retro Thruster	Retro	1 x 2
Maneuvering Thrusters		Gimbal Maneuvering Thruster	Gimbal	1 x 8

Weaponry
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Details	Size (Max)	# per mount x Total
Weapons	KnightBridge Arms	9-Series Longsword Ballistic Cannon		1 (1)	1 x 2
Missiles	Thermyte Lightfire	TaskForce I	Behring MSD-221 Marsden	1 (2)	2 x 1

Model

Variants

• Aurora MR: The most common variant of the Aurora series, it blends combat capability and cargo capacity for a mid-range price.
• Aurora CL: The cargo-focused variant that trades power capacity for increased cargo capacity.
• Aurora LN: The premier combat ship of the Aurora line, with increased shield capacity and additional hardpoints compared to the other variants.
• Aurora LX: A limited-edition luxury variant with an upgraded interior and high-performance components.

Features

The Aurora ES is the most common "starter ship" for new flyers across the galaxy. The Aurora ES boasts a rugged base construction along with ample room for upgrades. Each of the Aurora variants is specialized in some way, but the ES is a true "jack-of-all-trades" for the enterprising pilot.

Gallery

  For a full gallery, see :Category:Aurora ES Images.

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