Caelus Lightning
A widely used medium range starship with a variety of civilian applications, the Caelus Lightning is often seen with police forces, orbit guard, and other paramilitary groups in its armed configuration. In a cargo carrying configuration it can be seen throughout the Human Sphere in fast delivery roles.
Overview
Class: Lightning
Operators: Private Operators, ISOC, The Magnetic Assembly
Manufacturer: Caelus
Length: 115m
Diameter: 28m
Crew: 3-6
Propulsion: x3 ULA Fusion Drive Torches
Maximum Acceleration: 1.5g
Range: ~2 weeks without resupply
Sensors:
Caelus Optical Sensor Array
Caelus Radar System
Armament: Caelus Twin Railgun Turret
Cargo Capacity: x6 Cargo Containers
History
The Caelus Lightning has its roots in the Furge of 2248 where Daqin interference let to the blackmailing, removal, or embarrassment of leaders throughout the Human Sphere. This would lead to dramatic changes within the Union Launch Alliance and Stellar that would in turn lead to the creation of Caelus itself. Newer leaders were more willing to take risks and in turn more willing to attempt working with other corporations.
By 2270 Caelus would produce its first design, the Lightning. The design itself was intended to exploit the civilian market as widely as possible, and partners were sought within the GDW and HFR to widen that market. Though the ship itself didn't have too remarkable capabilities, it was able to be produced at shipyards throughout the Human Sphere and was easily available to most. The ease of acquisition and wide production led to a large amount of available spare parts making it an attractive option for smaller operators.
By the 2300s the Caelus could be found throughout the Human Sphere.
In 2320 the New Years Revolution on Hawking would cause a massive split in Caelus. Caelus designs for the civilian market, and has to keep its production facilities and personnel separate from the military sides of their cooperate owners like ULA and Stellar. The design would continue to be produced near Jupiter and other facilities largely by the ULA/Stellar side of Caelus while facilities in the Hawking System would start developing their own branch of the ship.
Layout
The Lightning is a highly conventional ship stack with engines on the bottom, a reactor ontop of that, followed by radiation shield, crew and systems modules, and then an avionics payload at the top.
The crew module has three levels, with an airlock at the bottom and a three person cockpit with crash couches for the crew. The rest of the internal space is highly configurable.
The crew module has three levels, with an airlock at the bottom and a three person cockpit with crash couches for the crew. The rest of the internal space is highly configurable.
Life Support
The Lightning has a ECLSS type life support system capable of providing a comfortable 0.8atm of pressure interior for up to 8 people.
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