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ETV-3 Cavalier

A shiny new product, the ETV-3 Cavalier has already been fitted for several tasks, such as exploration, security, and hauling. Hinged thrusters allow pilots to appreciate its speed, maneuverability, and lifting capacity; perfect for pursuing combatants or delivering tons of freight to high-gravity areas.

The ETV-3 Cavalier is a highly versatile platform capable of lifting heavy loads and maneuvering at high-G’s. Its 4 hinged hydrogen thrusters allow it to adapt to any situation. Not only can they lift over 2 kilotons of freight, but the strong downward thrust allows for aircraft-like maneuverability even at high speeds (but not necessarily both at the same time let's be realistic here). The stock “exploratory” variant of the Cavalier is fitted with one assembler, two refineries, four large cargo containers, three slaved small-grid turrets, and two decoy launchers. However, it can easily be fitted in other ways, for instance: replacing a refinery with a shield module, or replacing cargo containers with a CIC, bomb bay, or small ship hangar.

I’m really proud of the adaptability of this design, especially considering it was initially set to be a survival do-all exploration vehicle, which typically end up as a mess of engineering compromises. The simple layout of the core components really goes a long way toward allowing players to adjust the design to their specific needs.

Usage Notes:

• The chin turret is not connected to the ship's main cargo network, and must be loaded manually from the airlock.
  
• The ship is designed to fly like an airplane: its primary thrust faces downward, especially with both sets of rotating thrusters pointed down. This means that so long as you bank into your turns (and don't pull negative G's), the ship will be exceptionally maneuverable.

Main Cockpit Controls
Toolbar 1
1. Rotate Forward Thrusters
2. Rotate Rearward Thrusters
3. Toggle Large Hydrogen Thrusters On/Off
4. Toggle All Hydrogen Thrusters On/Off
5. Toggle All Ion Thrusters On/Off
6. Toggle All Atmospheric Thrusters On/Off
7. View Chin Camera
8. View Rearward Camera
9. Toggle Repair Projector On/Off
Toolbar 2
1. Control Chin Designator Turret
2. Control Forward Dorsal Designator Turret
3. Control Aft Dorsal Designator Turret
4. Start Decoy Launchers
5. Stop Decoy Launchers
6. Reverse Spotlight Hinge
7. Toggle Spotlight Hinge On/Off
8. Toggle Hinged Spotlight On/Off

Features:

• 4 Hinged Hydrogen Thrusters (2 downward -> forward, 2 downward -> backward)
  
• 6 Large Hydrogen Tanks
  
• Hydrogen, Ion, and Atmospheric Thrust
  
• 3 Small-Grid Gatling Turrets Using Whip’s Turret AI Slaving Script
  
• 2 Decoy Launchers with Hinged Deflectors (adjust their angles to change decoy deployment behavior)
  
• 1 Jump Drive
  
• 2 Refineries, 1 with Speed Modules, 1 with Yield Modules
  
• 1 Assembler with Speed Modules
  
• 1 Large Reactor and 1 Backup Reactor
  
• Medical Room
  
• 4 Cryo Chambers
  
• Airlock Accessible from 2 Sides
  
• 2 Hinged Ladders for Ground Boarding

What will happen if I don’t have X DLC?
Deco Pack 2: the ship will be missing the LCDs in the bridge, some window-walls will be missing, and the catwalks will have to be replaced. There shouldn’t be any major structural failures, though.
Frostbite: A few doors will need to be replaced.
Sparks of the Future: All the ion and atmo thrusters will need to be replaced, but the ship won’t fall apart.

Included Scripts:

• Whip’s Turret AI Slaving Script by Whiplash141
  
• Whip’s Auto Door and Airlock Script by Whiplash141
  
• Automatic LCDs 2by MMaster