Anaconda Mk II: Difference between revisions

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Featuring a polymer-weave hull structure, it is optimized for the new generation of [[Frame Shift Drive (SCO)|SCO Frame Shift Drives]], greatly improving its supercruise capabilities and jump range.
Featuring a polymer-weave hull structure, it is optimized for the new generation of [[Frame Shift Drive (SCO)|SCO Frame Shift Drives]], greatly improving its supercruise capabilities and jump range.


Its design may lead some to believe that [[Core Dynamics]] had a hand in the design – sharp angles, flat panels, clearly defined weapons bays, an exposed bridge tower, a forked prow and a characteristic dorsal trench akin to [[Farragut-Class Battle Cruiser|Farragut-Class Battlecruisers]] – the Mk II boldly steps away from the original Anaconda’s rounded lines and flush cockpit.
Its design may lead some to believe that [[Core Dynamics]] had a hand in the architecture – sharp angles, flat panels, clearly defined weapons bays, an exposed bridge tower, a forked prow and a characteristic dorsal trench akin to [[Farragut-Class Battle Cruiser|Farragut-Class Battlecruisers]] – the Mk II boldly steps away from the original Anaconda’s rounded lines and flush cockpit.


Alas, none of these changes are needless – the raised bridge island grants excellent visibility, and the forked prow further improves vision during a landing approach, while also aiding hardpoint convergence.
Alas, none of these changes are needless – the raised bridge island grants excellent visibility, and the forked prow further improves vision during a landing approach, while also aiding hardpoint convergence.