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That was an influence in the packing/folding idea.
@Iv121
That's no weiner! It's an nose-mounted anti-personnel LMG! silly... :P
@CaptainSporatic
I was really happy with how they turned out. My original plans were for the mechs to fit in a 7x7x7m cube so I could load in 9 per level for a total of 27 per standard container. But after I finished the first one, I realized it could be 2 meters shorter if I just folded the barrels and slid back nose-gun! By doing that, I was able to fit in an extra 3 per level! Very exciting stuff...
@LJS
Thanks, but unfortunately I'm still unable to upload anything from my computer to my Dropbox. I bought a new one over Thanksgiving and I should be able to set it up this weekend! Hopefully I can get those to you soon, until then, you're stuck with photos like everyone else...
The Viper MkVI is the 3rd Generation update of the the older MkII model. Quicker, more agile, and with even more firepower, these new Vipers are the Confederation's answer to their enemies' ever growing race for fighter superiority.
The Mark VI has 2 x forward-firing kinetic energy weapons (KEW) mounted on the wings, ventral storage bay for 8 x HD-70 Lightning Javelin missiles (optional 50 megaton nuclear warhead), and weapon hard-points for mounting missiles / munitions pods, etc. under the wings.
The Viper MkII Class Aerospace Fighter
Spoiler:
The Viper Class is a 2nd Generation fighter and steps in for the roles of both the Quip and the Sally class fighters of the first generation. The Viper is both quick and maneuverable enough to match the top light fighters of any other competing nation and has the firepower to take down even the toughest pinnace.
Quip Class Light Fighter
Spoiler:
Class: Quip
Type: Light Fighter
Dimensions: L = 6 m, W = 3 m, H = 3 m
Main Weapon: One 25/2 Mark I Mod 0 Light AA Gun
Role: Escort, Flank Protection, Anti-Pinnace
Sally Class Fighter
Spoiler:
Class: Sally
Type: Fighter
Dimensions: L = 12 m, W = 5 m, H = 5 m
Main Weapon: One 50/5 Mark I Mod 0 AA Gun
Role: Escort, Flank Protection, Anti-Pinnace
Fighter Organization
Spoiler:
The Terran Trade Confederation into three formations: Squadrons, Groups, and Wings.
A squadron is comprised of three fighters, a group made of four squadrons, and a wing is comprised of five groups; totaling at sixty fighters to the Fighter Wing.
Since the Reckoning has a 2:1 Quip to Sally class fighter ratio, the Reckoning's standard fighter squadron is made of two Quips escorting one Sally.
Here is a fighter group, as you can see, it contains four squadrons flying in formation.
Here is one of the Reckoning's fighter wings, of which, the Reckoning carries six (360 fighters / 60 per wing = 6 wings). Once again, it's comprised of five fighter groups.
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Yeah, it ate a massive chunk of time, though. Right now I am making ships to fill it with, and other little bits, I'll post some pics when I finish, but its been in development forever.
