Rosy's Shipyard - Humble beginnings

[RosyUnicorn]

A hoy hoy thar!

 

Here's a little list of the ships I've been building. I'm gonna update this thread with where I begun, and how I progress through the game. I'm gonna start off with the ships I have now, and then make more comprehensive posts later.

 

The idea behind the current fleet is to create a large, cheap fleet capable of performing specific tasks. Instead of creating one massive ship, I've opted for smaller ones that are modular in nature. The crew sizes do not exceed 40 souls, and the tonnage is kept below 10 000 without any cargo. As it stands now my fleet is maintained by 2 freighters and 3 escort ships. All but Ylva are built around the exact same core.

 

The ship classification is Heimdahl, and they are all based on this design. I'm gonna to update with specifics for each ship later on. I have yet to set up the systems the way I want + I have yet to finalize how I want the weapon systems set-up.

 

Heimdahl (Escort):

 

Download (.xml file): https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BxE2k5xK5Vudem5naHVGZlNibzQ

 

 

 

 

Margareta (Utility)

 

Download (.xml file): https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BxE2k5xK5VudU0wyc0xyV2lpMGM

 

 

 

 

Ulrika (Freighter)

 

Download (.xml file): https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BxE2k5xK5VudZm5Wb29HVGJYZU0

 

 

 

 

Rosalina (Utility / Support)

 

Download (.xml file): https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BxE2k5xK5Vuda1BnN3lucVZSaVU

 

 

 

 

Ylva (Prototype)

 

Download (.xml file): https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BxE2k5xK5VudaTVqX0pvSWkxS2s

 

 

 

 

EDIT: Added download links to the ships .xml files.

 

EDIT2: Updated .xml download links to private hosting.

 

[Arkhanglesk]

:D i see you used the reverse slope brake too :D

[Tsunamik]

Looks great, incredible details for such a light ships you have here :)

[DaCoach]

Possible to get Xml Files?

[RosyUnicorn]

Glad you guys like em! Added download links to the main post. The ship files are above 128kb so I had to go to external sharing sites.

 

If you do try em out, please come back and tell me what you think, and do share if you where to change their appearance / internals. I'm preparing myself for the Alliance update, and as such need a versatile, cheap and powerful fleet capable of sustaining territorial dominance.

 

The current engines has started to struggle under the demands of the ever evolving battlefield.

 

I'd also like some help with the classification of my ships. Are they corvettes or frigates?

 

Bliss.

 

 

[RosyUnicorn]

Corporate command told us to "make it faster". We slapped on some bigger engines. "It turns to slow" they said. We increased directional thrust. I'll tell you what Jane, next they'll tell us it needs more generators. I'd wish they'd just scrap the design and start over. Too much damn work for too damn little.

 

The Heimdahl class ships has proven trustworthy, but the new addition of the Rosalina was underwelming. It could only handle four out of the 10 trinium cannons acquired. It had taken RosyINC months to raise the funds, smuggle the materials needed and assemble them, only to find that the ship designed for them could not handle the recoil (the Rosalina). A second ship was comissioned; an upgraded version of the Rosalina named Ylva.

 

This prototype showed initial promise, but suffered from the same issue as the Rosalina; the engine was far to weak, and with the increase in mass it's aging internals where struggling to keep up with the increased demands. Part of the internal CPU blocks where ripped out, and a new engine was mounted. Larger directional thrusters where mounted and an increase of armouring around key components.

 

Ylva passed the battle tests with flying colors. Not only does it handle the 5 systems mounted, it maintains a steady posture even with 9 Trinium cannons firing in tandem. In it's more notorious engagement it managed to destroy an enemy craft in 3 volleys from 5km away.

 

Without further ado, RosyINC is proud to present the finalized version of Ylva:

 

Download (.xml file): https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BxE2k5xK5VudM01IMC0zN25Ka2s

 

 

 

 

 

EDIT: Updated download links to private hosting.

[Snoweh]

I really like these! It's making for good inspiration fodder. Less the look of the ships, although I love the look, but the idea of them. A smaller multirole frame that can be modified to suit needs. My designs tend to be rather rigid, I leave a bit of space int hem for upgrading, but they go obsolete rather quickly.  I may have to take this idea and run with it, I hope you don't mind ^^

 

As for the actual look of the designs, it's gorgeous. So much small detail put into everything. You're really taking advantage of the games design engine, and I really look forward to seeing more (and hearing more of your stories ;) )

[ColdSpiral]

These are fantastic. I'm a fan of the modularity and the consistency of components; it really ties your ships together as an identifiable fleet. The detail work - numbers, antennae, etc. - is amazing. And in those details I'm inspired particularly by your subtle use of asymmetry - it's really effective.

Your lore is making for an interesting read so far, and I'm looking forward to seeing where this themed fleet takes it.  :D

[RosyUnicorn]

I really like these! It's making for good inspiration fodder. Less the look of the ships, although I love the look, but the idea of them. A smaller multirole frame that can be modified to suit needs. My designs tend to be rather rigid, I leave a bit of space int hem for upgrading, but they go obsolete rather quickly.  I may have to take this idea and run with it, I hope you don't mind ^^

 

As for the actual look of the designs, it's gorgeous. So much small detail put into everything. You're really taking advantage of the games design engine, and I really look forward to seeing more (and hearing more of your stories ;) )

 

I'm gonna make a post with some key ships that produced this final idea. In short, I got tired of maintaining 2x 170+ crews, and ruining my designs with huge braking thrusters. Not only did they look ugly, they kept bumping into shit when trying to mine. I realized the scope of this game is much larger than "get to the middle", and as such started to conjure up my own goals. I moved to a trinium rich area, and started to explore and lay the foundation for RosyINC, with included lore and characters. The captain of Heimdahl for example was also the Captain who lost Frig in an asteroid belt.

 

Glad you like em! I checked out your stuff as well man. Really love your work! I got my eyes on one of your ships for future expansions.

 

These are fantastic. I'm a fan of the modularity and the consistency of components; it really ties your ships together as an identifiable fleet. The detail work - numbers, antennae, etc. - is amazing. And in those details I'm inspired particularly by your subtle use of asymmetry - it's really effective.

Your lore is making for an interesting read so far, and I'm looking forward to seeing where this themed fleet takes it.  :D

 

Really happy you like it! Was pondering if I really should add that cheesy lore to it. Happy I did! <3

[RosyUnicorn]

RosyINC is proud to share the genesis of it's success with it's board of directors! As we stem from humble beginnings, it's prudent to cherish the barbarity of our old designs! Incapable of performing under current conditions, they did create the foundation for a brighter future! Many lives has been lost on our journey, given willingly so that others may thrive. Our motto "a life lost is a life given" was and is a continued ideal of excellency.

 

We at RosyINC would like to take this moment and share the history of our company, our designs and ultimately our vision for the future! The galaxy has felt our presence, and together with you we will continue on wards on wings of prosperous ambition and profit!

 

This is an assortment of key crafts that evolved and inspired me to create the Heimdahl class ships. They all have their very specific flaws and pro's in their designs, and it's thanks to these I got hooked on this game. The ever evolving nature of creativity runs deep within the core of my gameplay.

 

Rosy:

Download (.xml file): https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BxE2k5xK5VudaG9ucU5SN0RWT2c

 

 

 

 

Freighter (Prototype):

Download (.xml file): https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BxE2k5xK5VudWTU3Mm5aTjNwSU0

 

 

 

 

Jigsaw (First modular craft):

Download (.xml file): https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BxE2k5xK5VudQnlNMkh4M0VwMjA

 

 

 

 

Frig (Prototype - Inspired the creation of project "Heimdahl"):

Download (.xml file): https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BxE2k5xK5VudS3d1MU9TZXV0emM

 

 

 

 

Corvette (Prototype):

Download (.xml file): https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BxE2k5xK5VudQmdvRHRxdkttZ1E

 

 

 

 

Thor:

 

V1:

Download (.xml file): https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BxE2k5xK5VudNVhNR2ZUX0t2UEE

 

 

 

 

V1-C:

Download (.xml file): https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BxE2k5xK5VudVTNZaG9CdkJrMzA

 

[SadisticSweety]

Very nice Rosy :) I like your style and it's consistent among all your ships! Keep up the wonderful creativity!

[Snoweh]

Just loaded the rosalina into my save, It's smaller than I thought, or I should say, my ships are bigger than I thought. It's even more beautiful in person though.

 

Do you even have trouble with systems being shot out, with that much unarmoured area though?

 

I wonder how well these would work in my save. It's a insane difficulty save, so if you don't have a good tank, ships get chewed up pretty quickly

[RosyUnicorn]

Just loaded the rosalina into my save, It's smaller than I thought, or I should say, my ships are bigger than I thought. It's even more beautiful in person though.

 

Do you even have trouble with systems being shot out, with that much unarmoured area though?

 

I wonder how well these would work in my save. It's a insane difficulty save, so if you don't have a good tank, ships get chewed up pretty quickly

 

So happy you like her! She holds a special place in my heart. Envisioned and created to perfection, at least from the aestethic point of view. From colouring to performance. Just such a shame it could not hold up to the armament.

 

It comes down to the shields, and the weaponry. Ylva is equipped with 9 cannons capable of 500+ damage, with a high rate of fire. I use it to dive in and out of battle. It took me about 6 hours to build the cannons (got caught for smuggling explosives enough times to have turned a friendly empire into a hostile one). Atm I am wary of using the A.I in my ships in combat, as I cannot replace a lot of the systems / weaponry should they be lost in combat. Thus far my integrity blocks has made all the difference. Do keep in mind that the small size is maintained through high-tech components. The armour plating is only there to avoid immediate damage when running away to recharge. The cannons I have also happen to have a 10km range, which helps with survivablity + the fact it does 9x500 damage bursts.

 

Atm it's performing well over my expectations, and without saying too much, another 4 vessels are to be comissioned into the regular fleet. Wether or not all of them will be the upgraded Heimdahl class ships is yet to be seen.

 

The current setup is all red or purple systems (HS, +6 armed turrets, shields, generator).

 

I would love to get some feedback on it's performance btw! I'm playing on normal and in areas with trinium / xanonite.

[Snoweh]

Ahhh, see, I was planning on making a small fleet of my own. Things were getting pretty dicey for just one ship. I'm also using tritium/xantium. Problem being that I don't want the ships just getting chewed up and spat out within a minute or so, poor return on investment and all that. Still, Can't really afford it, unless they're all around the size of heimdahl.

 

Also, all red and purple? not bad. I only learned a bit ago how to use the research station, so my ship still has mostly yellows, with a couple reds and a purple. If I make a fleet, they're likely to have mostly yellows, outside the lead ship.

 

I may load up the Ylva later, and see how she performs ^^ though it may be a two ship fleet, since I'm a bit low on cash right now. Still, I think it might work.

 

And it'll let me play with a small fleet until I get my new one designed, I'm having a bit of a mental block right now. But I'm planning on a fleet withone 6 slot Cruiser armoured (CA) two five slot Cruiser Light's (CL) and three four slot Destroyers (DD). So the Ylva should be a pretty good test of how well a four slot can survive. I'm looking forward to it ^^

 

 

[RosyUnicorn]

Ahhh, see, I was planning on making a small fleet of my own. Things were getting pretty dicey for just one ship. I'm also using tritium/xantium. Problem being that I don't want the ships just getting chewed up and spat out within a minute or so, poor return on investment and all that. Still, Can't really afford it, unless they're all around the size of heimdahl.

 

Also, all red and purple? not bad. I only learned a bit ago how to use the research station, so my ship still has mostly yellows, with a couple reds and a purple. If I make a fleet, they're likely to have mostly yellows, outside the lead ship.

 

I may load up the Ylva later, and see how she performs ^^ though it may be a two ship fleet, since I'm a bit low on cash right now. Still, I think it might work.

 

And it'll let me play with a small fleet until I get my new one designed, I'm having a bit of a mental block right now. But I'm planning on a fleet withone 6 slot Cruiser armoured (CA) two five slot Cruiser Light's (CL) and three four slot Destroyers (DD). So the Ylva should be a pretty good test of how well a four slot can survive. I'm looking forward to it ^^

 

Weapons was yellow. Fucked up when I decided to try the research station. Gotta go back to do some majour hauling again. Let's just say that the board of directors are less than happy with me atm. *ahem*

 

I totally feel ya man! I've been stumped on designing a destroyer for a week now! If you feel like it I'd like to invite you to a creativity session over skype. If you're up for it, hit me up on steam @RosyUnicorn.

 

Thus far most of my ships has done well in live combat. The fact that I invested heavily in specific weaponry made them all very consistent in their performance. Still waiting around for you to share them XML files so I can look at your crafts. They are along the lines of what I'd like my destroyers to look like!

[RosyUnicorn]

RosyINC is proud to present to you the Halvdan line of frigates! Scientists have finally made a breakthrough in thruster technology, the result is a heavy frigate capable of outperforming our current corvettes.

 

Specifics (stock, minimal crew):

80kt mass

Hull: 53000hp

Shields: 67000

Brake: 36m/s

Max Velocity: 1196m/s

Hyperspace reach: 11 sectors

System upgrade slots: 6

Energy regen: 77gw

Required energy: 22gw

 

Halvdan:

Download (.xml file): https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BxE2k5xK5VudcjJRRG44WHEyY2M

 

 

 

[Sofa]

I really do love the style of your ships - very unique aesthetic, too.

[RosyUnicorn]

I really do love the style of your ships - very unique aesthetic, too.

 

Dude it's such an honour having you say that! I keep going back to your thread and almost (well literally) drooling over your ships. Thus far you and Snow has some of the crisper stuff in this sub-forum.

 

Thank you kindly!