HS-AS3-7A Âdortin'sa Avuoten (Thunder Shuttle)

The Avuoten (Thunder) Shuttle is a heavy load shuttle developed for use by the Poku Saeruo Degonjo. The 7A went into mass production in 756 CY, YE 37.

The Avuoten class shuttle is designed for move large quantities. They were originally created for offloading the Arks. Its name came from the loud bass rumble their engines during launch and landing. The sound is caused by the interaction of the engine harmonics. The shuttle typically has a four person crew, although it is possible for single operator to fly it. The cargo module is detachable, and can be configured depending on the specific task. It is a dual wing design, and is capable of faster-than-light travel for limited distances. The 7A is the newest version of this venerable design.

The Avuoten-Class should be used with caution in highly urbanized regions. This is because the engine harmonics can affect the windows in structures, and cause them to shatter. For this reason an Avuoten should not be within 50 meters of a structure with conventional glass windows.

The Avuoten-Class was designed for long in system hauling. The forward module is equipped with four bunks, food processors, and a small bathroom/shower. While spartan they can serve the crew for up to 30 days.

The Avuoten design comes from before the Norka (The Exodus). They were typically used for transferring cargo and passengers from a ship in orbit to the surface of a planet. Each of the Wunyaka Vonai (Ark)'s were equipped with 24.

With the colonization of worlds now underway, production of newer Avuoten-Class craft has begun. With upgrades to the sub-systems.

The Avuoten design is a very utilitarian design. It has atmospheric streamlining because it must. It has two wings which provide atmospheric flight control, though technically the craft can flight without them. But the double wing offers are smoother flight profile. There thrusters mounted at key points along the hull. These are only used during zero-g operation.

There are four hatches on the exterior of the body, two on the forward module, and the other two are on the aft module. The cargo module has separate doors mounted just aft of the loading door.

The shuttle and the cargo module are each equipped with standard landing gear used by clan ships.

The flight control area is a spacious cockpit that protrudes from the forward module. The upper module is transparent which gives the operation crew maximum visibility.

Class: Aerospace Nomenclature: HS-AS3-7A Type: Shuttle Designers: Otâmovi Wiy Jael (Silver Moon Sect) Manufacturer: Otâmovi Wiy Jael (Silver Moon Sect) Cost: 40,000 OW (Gold)

The actual interior of the shuttle consists of the flight deck, the forward module and the aft module.

The flight deck is equipped with three Buvoli Vyma'te (Acceleration Chair) with configured Makoa Kâbo'ka (Work Console) and three retractable Buvoli Vyma'te (Acceleration Chair) for extra personnel. The seat arrangement is two in the front, one in the center, and the three retractables are in the rear.

While each of the stations are configured for a specific function, as they are programmable. Any of the can assume any role.

The vehicle sensors are installed under the deck and access panels in the floor allow maintenance and minor repairs.

The aft module is the where the primary system equipment is located. It can be accessed by hatches on either side of the module and by an access way in cargo unit. It its two decks high, and walkways and ladders are present to allow for movement in the upper section.

The Avuoten is mission configurable by how the Cargo module is configured.

This module is intended for oversize or maximum cargo. The entire interior is open for storage.

This module is split into two levels, the upper level is where the passengers travel. The lower level is cargo, and provided the amenities the passengers need.

The Avuoten shuttle is equipped with the following components for its systems.

The chassis is built on a frame of Mâqirây (Bound Metal) beams and covered in a 3 cm layer for the surface. The windows are constructed of Mâqitua'tomin (Transparent Light Metal).

The heart of the control systems is a Jodau Fiqorka (Module Brain). It controls all aspects of the craft. There is a set of flight controls in the forward seat for the operator. There is a Iginâ Yoqa (Neural Link) port in the operator's seat.

The craft is equipped with all of the available Ta'te Goly Norjopa (Far Talking Systems) systems.

The Avuoten uses two systems for its propulsion requirements.

The Avuoten uses four Anoka Udano Kutaqme for its primary propulsion needs.

The Avuoten being a spacecraft is also equipped with 24 Gean Vymasa (Ion Thruster) for attitude control.

The Avuoten is powered by a Sumanâ-a Tyokanorjopa (Fusion Reactors) / Gean Norjopa (Generator). It has fuel to run for sixty days.

The Avuoten is fitted with the all of the Damira Norjopa (Environmental Systems). This provides a safe environment for the operators and any passengers.

The Avuoten has the HS-AF1-E720xx Tin'sa Mâbor'a (Small craft Sensors) which supplies all of the telemetry needs of the craft.

The Avuoten is equipped with a Anoka Wotanu'pa (Defense Shield) to protect it from the myriad hazards the craft can encounter.

The Avuoten can be fitted with a Anoka Degon'te (Stealth Shield) for special missions. Only if the shuttle belongs to the Wotanu Abokatinka Poku (Clan Defense Fleet).

All hatches on the Avuoten are fitted with Anoka Niuwuny'te (Atmospheric Shield).

• Article by Nashoba.