03-12-2006, 12:00 AM
Quote:MEDIUM:
Complete Engine Optimization
Cost: 2,000
By far the most cost-effective propulsion modification, this is the only one to actually keep the stock engines. Instead of replacing the existing engines, the technicians who install this upgrade replace essential parts. Seals and gaskets, along with a fuel stabilization unit. Heavier-duty parts are utilized in several areas, along with a complete propulsion control swap. In addition, the core draw is optimized for maximum thrust versus efficiency.
Core: -20
Propulsion: +35
Rheem Aeromotive Systems Drive Swap
Cost: 3,000
In order to further increase a vessel's speed, a complete set of engines swaps must be made. These new engines are made to be the same size as the ship's original engines, but are made of materials built to a far higher standard and produce much, much more thrust than the stock engines are capable of. In addition, these engines respond faster. To facilitate the integration of these engines into the ship's main computers, a new self-diagnosing computer complete with onboard telemetry is installed, along with a fuel stabilization unit.
Core: -35
Propulsion: +50
Cete'el High-Thrust Drive Swap
Cost: 4,000
Deviating from normal procedure, Cete'el Industries has created a set of oversized engines for the medium ship. These engines come complete with all the necessary hardware and electronics for them to run at optimal performance. The result is outstanding speed for the heavy vessel.
Core: -40
Propulsion: +75
Quote: Scram Jets
Cost: 2,000
Available only on the small and medium ships, scram jets are a set of boosters that, when activated, launch the ship forward at incredible speed. The downside is that they overheat very quickly, and require a 'cool-down' period in between uses. These scram jets have an internalized power supply, and therefore drain nothing from the main core.
Propulsion (Temporary - About 15 seconds): +100 (For small ships), +50 (For medium ships)
Quote:Cloaking device:
Core:-25
Cost: 7,500
Small/Medium ships and fighters only
A must have for most ships if they wish to go undetected through uncharted space. While this device doesn?t actually make your ship invisible it affects light around it to not reflect off. Giving the feeling of being invisible. While this technology is not completely perfected it does give you the element of surprise if that is what you are looking for. The field that refracts the light however is vulnerable to fire as it sits on the outside of your ship. One hit from any blaster type weapon and your ship is once again in plain view. Due to the sheer size of larger ships, a cloaking field can not be maintained.
Not a lot of 'medium only' but there are some. It all depends in the customization of the ships really so there isn't really anything wrong with how it is in my opinion.