diff --git a/Transcendence/TransCore/CommonwealthShips.xml b/Transcendence/TransCore/CommonwealthShips.xml index 8d7c5fe85..069b07bf0 100644 --- a/Transcendence/TransCore/CommonwealthShips.xml +++ b/Transcendence/TransCore/CommonwealthShips.xml @@ -342,6 +342,10 @@ designs like the Borer II and Borer III, fit for more dangerous regions such as the Ungoverned Territories. + + The Borer is a dedicated miner for the budget market. It is not + particularly capable in other roles, but it can mine for cheap. + @@ -431,6 +435,11 @@ Today it still sees regular use as a budget freighter completing low-volume last-leg deliveries. + + The EI100 might have been a fast and innovative freighter when + it was introduced, but today it is seen as a slow entry-level + budget freighter. + @@ -568,6 +577,11 @@ in-system trips, rather than as a true yacht as Zubrin likes to imply with their marketing. + + The saphire has modest capabilities in its stock configuration + between a light gunship and a courier, but it offers a flexible + hull for after-market customization. + @@ -828,6 +842,11 @@ Commonwealth, transporting cargo that needs protection from opportunistic pirates and raiders. + + The EI200 is a capable, if aging, freighter design. It + has respectable defensive options and cargo capacity + for its price point. + @@ -920,6 +939,11 @@ problem for those who try to start with a Revolution Designs ship like an Earthzone. + + The Meteor is a kit-built armed shuttle that meets the bare minimum + capabilities for being able to traverse dangerous un-patrolled + interplanetary space. + @@ -1174,6 +1198,11 @@ Katherine's Star to variants equipped for the militia to fight off Sung raiders. + + The Asterion is a particularly durable heavy gunship able + to fit significant armor. It has flexible expansion options + for equipment. + @@ -1263,6 +1292,11 @@ operations in the Ungoverned Territories for its continued focus on being a rugged no-frills design. + + This upgraded Borer might be more capable than the original, + but it is still a dedicated miner with limited speed and + maneuverability. + @@ -1398,6 +1432,11 @@ result Earth Industries still sells new-production EI300s alongside the EI500. + + EI500s have plenty of capacity for after-market devices. However, + they have have little space for weapons, and while fast for a freighter, + they are slow and ungainly in comparison to a gunship. + @@ -1950,6 +1989,10 @@ upgraded by private owners for much greater range than they were designed for, often at a significant price. + + Fast and deadly, the Wolfen is designed for combat. + Though limited in cargo capacity, it has lots of room for more weapons. + @@ -2111,6 +2154,10 @@ the New Beyond on-sight unless they have access to capital ships, such as Drakes. + + The EI7000 is a modern, heavy and well defended freighter that can often + fend off all but the most dedicated of pirate attacks. + @@ -2201,6 +2248,9 @@ weapons, the devices for the ship kits are usually absent or just any off-the-shelf selection that is locally available. + + The Archer-class is a cheap, entry-level gunship. + @@ -2294,7 +2344,7 @@ The Armstrong-class transport is NAMI's dedicated freighter - entry within their "Spage-age" ship series. NAMI opted to + entry within their "Space-age" ship series. NAMI opted to diversify their offerings by mixing in a variety of ship classes and roles under the same branding group to avoid a repeat of the marketing fiasco that the "Metropolis" series @@ -2306,6 +2356,11 @@ and fast multipurpose transport good for carrying both cargo and passengers. + + The Armstrong-class is NAMI's competitor to the EI500. It is + a freighter with similar capacity, but it improves on its + flexibility, offering more space for equipment and weapons. + @@ -2395,6 +2450,10 @@ individual Commonwealth and UAS citizens rushed out to try and get some of the valuable ores in the area. + + The Borer III improves upon the capabilities of its predecessors + but it is still a slow, dedicated miner. + @@ -2523,6 +2582,10 @@ even impacts the bridge, which relies on holographic displays to allow the crew to see around the shades. + + The Elixer is a large and versatile ship with significant options + for expansion. + @@ -2669,6 +2732,11 @@ of fuel for the massive Commonwealth Star Carriers and all of the gunships they support. + + Scarab-class superfreighters are capable if slow haulers. Despite their + heavy construction, Scarabs tend to be slow enough that they need + significant protection. + @@ -2827,6 +2895,10 @@ community has evolved the original Buffalo design into a capable heavy gunship. + + Despite its origins the modern Buffalo is a competent well-rounded + heavy gunship. + @@ -3039,6 +3111,9 @@ turned to the Commonwealth Militias and Corporate security forces for sales instead. + + The Manticore is a hard-hitting gunship that prioritizes offense +