Terrapin

Terrapin
Terrapin
Manufacturer	Anvil Aerospace (ANVL)
Role	Scout
Size	Small
Crew	1 – 2
Cargo capacity	0 SCU
Production state	Flight ready; Introduced Alpha 3.1.0;
Cost
Buy	2,568,100 aUEC
Rent (1 day)	51,362 aUEC / 25,681 REC
Insurance
Claim time	15:45 min
Expedite	2:38 min
Expedite fee	3,940 aUEC
Pledge
Standalone	US$220
Original	US$195
Warbond	US$195
Original	US$195
Availability	Time-limited sales
Specifications
Length	19.5 m
Beam	14.5 m
Height	6 m
Combat speed	157 m/s
Max speed	1,204 m/s
Mass	166,850 kg
Lore
Introduction	2796 CE; 155 years ago
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The Anvil U4A-3 Terrapin deep-space armored scout ship utilized by the United Empire of Earth Navy (UEEN). Outfitted with sensitive long-range scanners, it is used for long duration reconnaissance and leg patrol missions where crewmembers might need to be separated from support facilities for weeks at a time. The spacecraft is encased with heavy armor and an oversized shield generator that allows it to survive skirmishes with lighter raiding craft and extreme environment.^[1]^[2]

Specifications

Avionics
Radars	1x S1 Surveyor-Lite CHCO - Chimera Communications
Computers	1x S1 S Computer N/A - Unknown manufacturer

Systems
Power plants	1x S2 DayBreak SASU - Sakura Sun
Coolers	3x S1 Polar AEGS - Aegis Dynamics
Shield generators	1x S2 5MA 'Chimalli' BEHR - Behring Applied Technology

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 Eos RSI - Roberts Space Industries
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	4x S3 VTOL Thruster N/A - Unknown manufacturer
Maneuvering thrusters	2x S2 Retro Thruster N/A - Unknown manufacturer
	2x S2 Fixed Maneuvering Thruster N/A - Unknown manufacturer
	8x S2 Gimbal Maneuvering Thruster N/A - Unknown manufacturer

Weaponry
Turrets	1x S3 Nose Turret N/A - Unknown manufacturer
Utility items	1x S3 Support scanner N/A - Unknown manufacturer

Features

Cooling Mechanism: Due to the Terrapin's thick armor however, the ship has insufficient capacity to vent its heat. To vent this excess heat, the armor panels can be retracted, a mechanic that has been described as to 'come up for air'.^[3]

Usage

The Terrapin is used by the UEEN for overwatch, long-endurance picket, and to add reconnaissance capabilities to the fleet, as well as extend the Navy's ability to provide a patrol presence to border systems that couldn't be allocated capital ships or large fighter garrisons for defense.^[2]^[4]
It is a favored explorer ship among UEE military veterans who opt to continue flying after their service, many of them having already come to know its reliability, ease of repair and never-say-die attitude.^[5] As secondary roles, it is said that the Terrapin can be used for both Search and Rescue and as Troop Transport.^[6]

History

Development: The Terrapin is developed in 2796 to serve as the first ship in the Empire's defensive restructuring of the Navy. It is also the first full production ship that Anvil Aerospace has fabricated under direct Naval contract. It is developed in an Anvil plant located in Nova Kiev, Terra under lead designer J.Harris Arnold and lead engineer Allegra Wilsing.^[6]
Naval Assessment: In 2796, the UEE ship assessment review team led by Vice Admiral Galen Whishaw is commanded by the High Command to assess if the Terrapin should be included in the UEE military.