Unreviewed Rachne Industries MPC 25HD VIP Transport

[Dominique Vexx]

• Intent: Create a Transport for VIPs.
• Image Source: ArtStation
• Canon Link: N/A
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• Primary Source: Macula-class Transport

• Manufacturer: Rachne Industries
• Affiliation: Rachne Industries and Affiliates
• Market Status: Open-Market
• Model: MPC 25HD
• Production: Mass-Produced
• Material: Titanium, Transparisteel

• Classification: Transport
• Length: 36.9 Meters
• Width: 32.9 Meters
• Height: 13.5 Meters
• Armament: Low
  • One Laser Cannon Turret Fore & Aft
• Defenses: Average
  • Deflector Shields
  • Chaff Launchers
• Squadron Count: Very Low: 4
• Maneuverability Rating: Very High
• Speed Rating: High
• Hyperdrive: Yes, Class 1

• All Standard Features
• Thermal Shielding
• Sublight Engine
• Repulsorlift
• Atmospheric Thrusters
• Landing Jets

• Loading Ramp
• Port & Starboard Doors
• Retracting & Extending Steps
• Separate, External Cockpit Doors
• Isolated Cockpit Compartment
• Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL)
• Advanced Lateral Thrusters
• Advanced Manuevering Jets
• Advanced Acceleration Compensators
• Fusion Generator
• Multiple Repulsorlifts
• Hypermatter Reactor
• Class 1 Hyperdrive

• Destination Anywhere :: Equipped with thrusters, repulsors, sublight engines, and a hyperdrive this MPC can travel effectively in atmo, space, and hyperspace.
• Thread The Needle :: The MPC 25HD's quad engine mounts enable precise, dynamic positioning of thrusters/jets and repulsors for exceptional handling performance.
• Redundant Propulsion :: With four engines, the MPC 25HD can sustain multiple engine failures under a skill pilot's control before losing all thrust or altitude.

Weak

• Not A Warmachine :: An effective personnel carrier, the MPC 25HD has minimal offensive capability, and only typical-of-its-class defensive measures. Able to defend itself and not about to fold on the first hit, it won't survive long in sustained or heavy fight.
• Multiple Targets :: Multiple engines allow the MPC to suffer multiple failures and still remain mobile, but it also increases the number of effective targets. The more damage done to such important systems the more likely for catastrophe even with a skilled pilot at the helm.
• Large Yet Few :: While capable of transporting a sizeable number of persons and/or a decent amount of cargo, the MPC's dynamic maneuverability requires a larger wingspan than most which takes up more space on a hanger deck compared to others of its class.

Minimal Crew: 1 | Optimal Crew: 2
Passenger Occupancy: 18 (seated), 27 (standing) with no large cargo containers.
Cargo Capacity: 126.8 cubic meters with no standing passengers and minus 6 seated passengers.

The Mobile Personnel Carrier 25 with HyperDrive is a highly maneuverable craft designed to ferry high-value persons and/or cargo within a city, into orbit, and across the galaxy. Able to support nearly 50 humanoid lifeforms, or over 12 humanoids and 125 cubic meters of cargo, or a combination thereof, the MPC 25HD can navigate some of the galaxy's most hazardous areas in atmo or space ensuring persons and cargo arrive on schedule and intact.

A skilled pilot can get the MPC to its destination even if one or more engines suffer critical damage. While an asymmetric engine profile can reduce maneuverability and speed, and carries increasing risk of unintended collisions, with the right trim and judicious use of thrusters a few lucky shots by hostile parties won't be enough for them to steal what is rightfully yours. WARNING: Unskilled piloting of the craft with fewer than all four, fully functional engines is not recommended and poses significant hazard to life, limb, and cargo.

Passengers and cargo can be loaded onto the MPC via either side sliding door, or the aft loading ramp. Meanwhile, pilots can access the cockpit from inside the MPC, or from external hatches; pilots can secure the door separating them from passengers and utilize the external hatches exclusively to ensure operational safety.

Ten seated passengers, meanwhile, can take advantage of the life of luxury in comfortable, plush seating arrangements. A refresher room is available on the forward port side of the ship, while a mini-bar and refrigeration unit can be accessed on the forward starboard side. Additionally, a table can be extended from the floor to provide a workspace on either side of the craft for each of the five sets of seated passengers, and a holo-projector in the ceiling can project images or video communication. The remaining eight seated passengers in the back half of the MPC are seated along the length of the craft in comfortable, but not as plush accommodations. Meanwhile, handholds extend from the ceiling for those in standing room only occupancy.