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 ===== History and Background ===== ===== History and Background =====
-With the continued expansion of the [[faction:lorath_matriarchy]] Matriarchy across planets and systems, a need for civilians to be able to freely travel between locations became prominent. Previously, the [[faction:lorath:starship:ferryman_shuttle]] was the workhorse of civilian travel, though, with the design being considerably antiquated, the civilian branch of the Lorath Matriarchy's industrial base concluded that an up-to-date design with an entirely new chassis be introduced.+With the continued expansion of the [[faction:lorath]] Matriarchy across planets and systems, a need for civilians to be able to freely travel between locations became prominent. Previously, the [[faction:lorath:starship:ferryman_shuttle]] was the workhorse of civilian travel, though, with the design being considerably antiquated, the civilian branch of the Lorath Matriarchy's industrial base concluded that an up-to-date design with an entirely new chassis be introduced.
  
 During early design phases of the Merula-Class, restructuring of the Matriarchy's design firms took place to optimize contribution to the [[corp:united_manufacturing_cooperative]]. During restructuring of the design staff involved with the Merula, personnel from the Lorath Motor Vehicles division were transferred to the space craft design division. When confronted with the Merula-class design task, in the common manner of most Lorath, they threw themselves at the task using what they knew to the best of their abilities. What was produced from the process was a spacecraft which focused on speed, maneuverability, and style. Though, somewhere in the process, the designers did manage to sneak wheels with thrust systems into the design. Notably though, when design moved beyond the chassis and theory of function, much of the engineering involved reverted to drawing upon pre-existing Lorath designs including those of military origin. During early design phases of the Merula-Class, restructuring of the Matriarchy's design firms took place to optimize contribution to the [[corp:united_manufacturing_cooperative]]. During restructuring of the design staff involved with the Merula, personnel from the Lorath Motor Vehicles division were transferred to the space craft design division. When confronted with the Merula-class design task, in the common manner of most Lorath, they threw themselves at the task using what they knew to the best of their abilities. What was produced from the process was a spacecraft which focused on speed, maneuverability, and style. Though, somewhere in the process, the designers did manage to sneak wheels with thrust systems into the design. Notably though, when design moved beyond the chassis and theory of function, much of the engineering involved reverted to drawing upon pre-existing Lorath designs including those of military origin.
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 Class:  LM-NCS-AS/G-02  Class:  LM-NCS-AS/G-02 
 Type: Personal Transport Shuttle & Ground Vehicle  Type: Personal Transport Shuttle & Ground Vehicle 
-Designers: [[faction:lorath_matriarchy]] Matriarchy with contributions from [[corp:united_manufacturing_cooperative]]+Designers: [[faction:lorath]] Matriarchy with contributions from [[corp:united_manufacturing_cooperative]]
 Manufacturer: Lorath Matriarchy, United Manufacturing Cooperative. Manufacturer: Lorath Matriarchy, United Manufacturing Cooperative.
 Production: Mass Production  Production: Mass Production 
 Fielded by: Domestic and Export Civilian Vehicle Fielded by: Domestic and Export Civilian Vehicle
  
-**Cost: 17,500 HS/KS For Standard Package.+Cost: 17,500 HS/KS For Standard Package.
  
-**Accessory Costs: 1,000 For Advanced Sensor Package, 500 For Pilot Specific Alterations To Cockpit, 100 For Cargo Container Life-support System Installation, 100 For Buyer Provided Equipment Installation.+Accessory Costs: 1,000 For Advanced Sensor Package, 500 For Pilot Specific Alterations To Cockpit, 100 For Cargo Container Life-support System Installation, 100 For Buyer Provided Equipment Installation.
  
 ==== Passengers ==== ==== Passengers ====
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 ==== Propulsion and Range ==== ==== Propulsion and Range ====
-**Continuum Distortion Drive: 17,500c +Continuum Distortion Drive: 17,500c 
-**Hyperspace Fold Drive: .75 ly/m +Hyperspace Fold Drive: .75 ly/m 
-**Sub-light Engines (Lorath Subspace Enhanced Fusion Plasma Engines): .375c with .75c boost.  +Sub-light Engines (Lorath Subspace Enhanced Fusion Plasma Engines): .375c with .75c boost.  
-**Atmospheric Speed: Mach 8 +Atmospheric Speed: Mach 8 
-**Electric Motor Ground Speed: 275 Mph+Electric Motor Ground Speed: 275 Mph
 Range: 100 LY @ FTL, Fusion System; 100 AU @ .375 Before Fuel Cell Depletion, 50 AU @ .75c Range: 100 LY @ FTL, Fusion System; 100 AU @ .375 Before Fuel Cell Depletion, 50 AU @ .75c
 Lifespan: 10 Years. Lifespan: 10 Years.
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 ==== Propulsion ==== ==== Propulsion ====
 === Continuum Distortion Drive === === Continuum Distortion Drive ===
-Departing from traditional Lorath design, the Merula-Class has been built to mainly rely upon a [[guide:ftl:continuum_distortion_drive]] as a primary means of FTL travel. Drawing upon designs supplied by the [[corp:united_manufacturing_cooperative]], a CDD was installed upon the Merula-Class which is capable of creating a CDD-bubble large enough to enclose an [[corp:motoyoshi_fleet_yards:ships:ayana-class_escort]]. Instead of projecting a large bubble, the field has been configured to be projected tightly around the Merula, allowing for a greatly increased degree of performance by reducing the area effected in relation to power delivered. This drive system is built into a pair of large outboard field generator units.+Departing from traditional Lorath design, the Merula-Class has been built to mainly rely upon a [[guide:ftl:continuum_distortion_drive]] as a primary means of FTL travel. Drawing upon designs supplied by the [[corp:united_manufacturing_cooperative]], a CDD was installed upon the Merula-Class which is capable of creating a CDD-bubble large enough to enclose an [[corp:yugumo_corporation:motoyoshi_fleet_yards:ships:ayana-class_escort]]. Instead of projecting a large bubble, the field has been configured to be projected tightly around the Merula, allowing for a greatly increased degree of performance by reducing the area effected in relation to power delivered. This drive system is built into a pair of large outboard field generator units.
  
 === Lorath Fusion Plasma Drive With Subspace Enhancement === === Lorath Fusion Plasma Drive With Subspace Enhancement ===
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 A pair of [[faction:lorath:technology:plasma_gathering_and_containment| matter gathering]] systems have been installed on forward facing scoops which are used to draw in usable fuel for the fusion generator system. A pair of [[faction:lorath:technology:plasma_gathering_and_containment| matter gathering]] systems have been installed on forward facing scoops which are used to draw in usable fuel for the fusion generator system.
  
-**Note: Due to the high-performance nature of the fusion generator found aboard the Merula, a set of helium-3 tanks have been included, these tanks are used to provide matter to fuel the fusion reactor in the most efficient manner possible. Due to the need for helium-3 for optimal performance, Merula units require occasional refueling to ensure optimal performance. In emergency situations, alternate matter can be routed to the fusion system, yet, efficiency of the system would be impacted, while also posing a possible risk of system damage.+Note: Due to the high-performance nature of the fusion generator found aboard the Merula, a set of helium-3 tanks have been included, these tanks are used to provide matter to fuel the fusion reactor in the most efficient manner possible. Due to the need for helium-3 for optimal performance, Merula units require occasional refueling to ensure optimal performance. In emergency situations, alternate matter can be routed to the fusion system, yet, efficiency of the system would be impacted, while also posing a possible risk of system damage.
  
 === Mini-Antimatter Reactor === === Mini-Antimatter Reactor ===

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