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[Joz]

We actually had a similar discussion back when the ship was still a rough sketch (how long ago was that?). I\'d point out that having one engine on a fighter jet would also have similar redundancy issues, but we still have the F-16. Also, I think with the fudge room we have to say things like "this engine design is unusually reliable, allowing the ship to run on one large engine, rather than a less efficient tandem design" or "while appearing to be a single large unit, the Corona\'s engine is actually an array of six smaller semi-independent units" means it\'s really not a huge issue.

I think for a freighter, expecialy a bulk one, a single larger engine, providing more maximum thrust is the best choice. Multiple engines are cooler, but the real performance for a freighter engine comes from its max (and to steal a marine term) "torque" (Power). I think the single large engine is fine, but maybe two smaller emergency thrusters on each wing would be good as well (aslo help for fine manuvering while landing/taking off, or navigating hazards.)

[Sharlin]

I like the idea that the engine is actually an array of 6 engines instead of one.

[Coolhand77]

Redundancy my friends
Lose one engine, and you still have some thrust to get home on if you have more than one engine.  Lose your one engine in a single engine ship an.....

Not to mention there is something to be said for "thrust steering" which is a simpler form of "thrust vectoring"

Good work Klick...no, EXCELLENT work

[eion]

awesome updating. Look forward to kitbashing it to no end.

[Hellstorm888]

Indeed, lets get this update into the gallery.

[Tridentkilla]

I asked him in PM, he has yet to finish the interior.

I\'d be willing to help if you like Klick, i have alot of excess time on my hands as of late.

[Klick]

Meh, I appreciate the offer, but it\'s not something I can hand off to someone else, as a lot of it draws from my internal design processes and ideas for the ship I never posted. Don\'t worry though, I will get this finished.

[Tridentkilla]

Alrightie, If you ever change your mind, you know where to find me.

[Servo]

This is the first time I've laid eyes on this version... and to say I like it is like saying someone struck by lightning is feeling "a little under the weather."  Magnificent work, Klick!

I do see however that it's been several months since the last update to this thread.  Are there final images yet?

[Klick]

Not yet. I've been pretty busy, so I've only now gotten back to doing some deckplanning work. I'll see if I can put together an update by the end of the weekend.