Centurion MkIV (Advanced Interceptor)

Armor: 6200
Cargo: 4
Weapons: 2s
Mass: 4200kg
Length: 10m
Thrust: 220N
Max Speed: 60 m/s
Spin Torque: 6.0 Nm
Turbo Speed: 220 m/s
Turbo Energy: 55/s

License: 5/5/-/-/- [EDIT] was 4/4/-/-/- [/EDIT]
Base Cost: 14,000
Faction: Everyone, must be in good standing

[EDIT]
The "Advanced Interceptor" (also known as the Mk IV) is a newly discovered variant which is probably the inspiration behind the Orion Rev C and Itani Border Guardian. The design is taken from the Mk I which then sacrifices armor and cargo space for another small weapon mount. It is not as expensive as the Rev C and Border Guardian but it is much more powerful than the Mk I, making it worth something. The "Advanced Interceptor" is a common sight among wormhole and important pirate stations where it is used to quickly strike at intruders and retreat to safety.
[/EDIT]

If we get a MkIV, I want something crazy and fun... something like the failed step before the Rev C and Superlight base off of the Centurion MkI. I think a fast, hit and run glass jaw would be different. It looks like it's pretty fair and interesting with the reduction in cargo and armor.

Please, available to everyone... preferably as the "MkIV (Advanced Interceptor)."

[EDIT] Updated all stats creating an entirely different version [/EDIT]
[EDIT] Name change per suggestion. I liked it. [/EDIT]

Hi, Daniel, welcome aboard.

To make it become an Interceptor, you must:

-Severily reduce the SPIN torque, to 5.0 Nm
-Slightly reduce Max Speed, to 55 m/s
-Reduce Turbo Energy to <50/s. Probably 48/sec.
-Increase Turbo Speed to 225 m/s
-Increase license requirements to 5/5/-/3/-
-Cost: 80,000c - fancy

And give it a special paint job, something opposing the whole black. I vote for Lamborghini Yellow, and relate it directly to UIT/TPG.

danielkabrinski +1
Alloh:
-Severily reduce the SPIN torque, to 5.0 Nm
-Slightly reduce Max Speed, to 55 m/s
-Reduce Turbo Energy to <50/s. Probably 48/sec.
-Increase Turbo Speed to 225 m/s
-Cost: 80,000c - fancy

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lil changes here:
-Increase license requirements to 5/5/-/-/-
-Slightly reduce Max Speed, to 60 m/s

+1

I can go with pirren's suggestion... why the high requirements though? It's still worse than a Vulture and that thing is 4/3/-/-/- for the MkIV.

Would a 14,000 base cost be too little?

Again, I don't want it to be faction specific...

why the high requirements though? It's still worse than a Vulture and that thing is 4/3/-/-/- for the MkIV.

Because it's more unique variant of centurion. e.g. +1 weapon port.

Would a 14,000 base cost be too little?

No, it's quite fair. Leave 14,000. At least reasonable repairs.

Centurion MkIV (Fast Attack Variant)

[EDIT] New stats copied and pasted above [/EDIT]

It's basically a Mk1 Centurion with another gun, tad more spin torque, then a reduction in armor (slightly more than a Bus) and less cargo space... I like it. I really want it lol. I'm going to edit the post above to reflect this one.

1. Edit first post, so no multi-posts about stats.
and with [EDIT][/EDIT] type changes you make. e.g. [EDIT]price set 14000[/EDIT], so people know what are you changing.

2. (Fast Attack Variant) change to Advanced interceptor or something similar.

3. Turbo Energy: 55/s
If you want to be serios, raise till 60/s, imo devs won't buy it with 55/s turbo.

4. Faction: Everyone, must be in good standing
Maybe only at nation barracks or nation research stations?

Great idea. +1.

Keep the turbo at 55/s so it's not so horrible at travelling. It has nothing for armor anyway.

Maybe only at nation barracks or nation research stations?

I'd say randomly place them throughout space, if you want it to be non-specific. One or two stations selling them per system, perhaps.

@pirren

1 & 2 - Thanks for the advice. I actually used the name you suggested.

3 - I dunno... the whole idea is a craft that has better movement and power with a significant drop in protection and cargo space.

4 - I was thinking that.

Answering you and tarenty, Maybe at each important station instead of minor ones like mining stations. I would actually prefer them at Wormhole stations and important Greyspace stations. This craft is designed to "hit-and-run" while other fighters stay and do their job.

I love the centurion and I think a variant like this would really make it more interesting. It's kind of like the poor-man Vulture? Even with the crappy armor, or worse at maybe EC level, I would enjoy this thing. Very specialized.

I would actually prefer them at Wormhole stations and important Greyspace stations. This craft is designed to "hit-and-run" while other fighters stay and do their job.

I love the centurion and I think a variant like this would really make it more interesting. It's kind of like the poor-man Vulture? Even with the crappy armor, or worse at maybe EC level, I would enjoy this thing. Very specialized.

Yes, I see your point. Still every number in ship characteristic makes sense, next time check them all twice, before submitting to the new addon/ship thread.

e.g. thrusts. You suggest 220N thrusts, while standard centurion mk1 is 210/220.. I hope 220/220 will suit.

If this beast keeps the high spin torque and turbo drain above 50/s, it is no longer an Interceptor...

I was aiming at an interceptor. Run faster than anyone, doesn't dodge, only chases.

And cost is too cheap for an advanced anything. Compare the stats for the only dedicated interceptor we have, the grayhound, with a Hog2. Relation should be the same.

Alloh,

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just don't forget that CGH costs 100k. intercepter means one single-sector chase too. For that it is enough 60/s drain, even for heavy battery.

And btw, warthog mk2 is 5700 kg weight, with almost the same thrusts, comparing to centurion mk4 4200 kg. So, no worries, this so-called-by-you "beast" will be as fast as "interceptor" hog mk2.