Empyrion - Galactic Survival

Empyrion - Galactic Survival

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SM20 Cargo Rack
   
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Blueprint: Capital Vessel
Custom: Airtight
Tags: Blueprint
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7 Feb, 2021 @ 10:58am
8 Mar, 2021 @ 8:39am
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SM20 Cargo Rack

Description
CV, Tier 3, Unlock Level 15, Class 4

This version is for vanilla gameplay. For a Reforged Galaxy / Reforged Eden specific version, please look here: https://steamproxy.net/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2387820192

The SM20 (Storage Module - 20x) is a cargo expansion module designed for docking into the Helios-MSC by jrandall: https://steamproxy.net/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2390598756

The Helios is a Modular Space Carrier designed to expand its capabilities by docking smaller special-purpose CV modules into it. This module will extend the carrier's cargo capacity with 20 320k containers and an assortment of smaller capacity cargo boxes. It is intended to leave attached to the carrier for long-term storage needs. As such it has limited thrust, a lightweight carbon hull to reduce overall weight, and no defenses. However, as long as the module remains docked it will be impervious to enemy damage due to how the game is designed (as of version 1.4), so your cargo will be safe even if it appears to be exposed.

This is an "open space" design. The cockpit is the only oxygenated compartment, so make sure you throw on an EVA booster if you want to manually access the cargo containers. The cargo is separated into two decks, with the top deck accessible by walking through the cockpit. All containers are named such that they can be easily located using the floor number and alphabetic labels.

The ship features a power-conserving docking mode that will automatically turn off the ship when you are not near it. It can be enabled through the control panel by activating the "Dock Mode" switch and turning off the "Oxygen" switch (this suppresses the O2 warning you get when turning off power to the ship).

There is extra generator and CPU capacity to add small constructors if you want to expand the module's use to include minor production. Just attach them anywhere to the truss blocks along the hull, or replace unused cargo pallets with them. If you add constructors you cannot use the "Dock Mode" switch. Just turn off the thrusters manually for the best power savings until your production run is complete. If required, an extra generator can be added in the 3x1 slot at the front right of the ship next to the CPU extender and wireless module.

The SM20 can also be configured for landing and docking to a carrier deck. You will have to install four 1x2x1 landing gears (Landing Gear 1 Retractable) to the truss blocks directly adjacent to the four lift thrusters. A boarding ramp in the front deck will give you access to the ship.

If you wish, container colors can be changed by modifying the 6 colors in the upper-right of the paint tool's palette.

Construction:
  • Carbon composite, container extensions, truss blocks

Offense/Defense:
  • None

Storage:
  • 20x 320k controllers
  • 16x 16k containers
  • 16x ~5k pallets

Equipment:
  • Detector
  • Wifi
  • Spotlights
11 Comments
spam 31 Jan @ 11:47pm 
I don't have a Helios and found this ship to extraordinarily useful for moving everything to a new base, and as an inexpensive overflow storage facility once I got there (powered it down).

Great work!
Nexus 7 Nov, 2021 @ 12:45am 
Thank you so much for all your Helios work! Got 2 of these and I'm loving all the storage.
☆ƆvƐⱤッ 28 Sep, 2021 @ 2:23am 
@Garaman Thanks a lot, problem solved. love your build, going for helios with full modules ^^
Garaman  [author] 28 Sep, 2021 @ 1:35am 
@ADNmt No, it should rotate, though slowly if fully loaded. Check the pitch, roll, and yaw sliders on the statistics page. Sometimes the game likes to arbitrarily reset them to 0.
Garaman  [author] 6 Aug, 2021 @ 10:28am 
@Grollwerk Are you docking it to a Helios? In that case it could be an issue if both ships aren't the same faction. If you are trying to land it on the deck of another carrier you will need to install landing gears as I mentioned in the description above.
Grollwerk 4 Aug, 2021 @ 2:29pm 
This is a cool ship. But does not dock on my carrier
jdrafton 16 Apr, 2021 @ 12:00am 
A work of art! Wonderful style. Will get lots of use.
Garaman  [author] 7 Feb, 2021 @ 5:38pm 
Thanks jrandall. And thank you for doing this amazing carrier build. I'm loving the community involvement on this!
jrandall 7 Feb, 2021 @ 5:04pm 
Awesome module! I love the look and style! Awesome work!
Garaman  [author] 7 Feb, 2021 @ 4:10pm 
Thanks Cheeky. Yep, I'd love to see it on a bunch of Helioses, but I'm also excited to see what other cargo module configurations others come up with. Should be exciting!