Classification:
Medium Cargo Freightliner

Thrust:
2 x Keller Mach17 high density primary engines
4 x Thrustech K35-L burst braking/reverse thrusters
1 x Keller Q3 Hyperdrive/ gravitational positioner system

Capacity:
1 Pilot
1 Optional co-pilot
Up to 50x A2 standard cargo pods

Reactor:
Stone&Cam L25 2500kW fusion feedback reactor

Armour:
1700kg of carbo-titanium plating


As the Terran civilisation spread out among the stars, the transport of goods to humans everywhere became the backbone of life. Originally there were hundreds of various cargo transport designs and it wasn't long before the problems of incompatable systems became a complete nightmare. So engineers from the major companies came together and created the freightliner system - a large space truck front end which hauled standardised cargo pods in long chains behind.

The Peregrine is a fairly common, yet proficient design which has been in use for the best part of 60 years. It is the perfect example of a freightliner - powerful but conservative. The front end provides an advanced IR, IRDAR and L-R MultiSignal sensor array with Long Range communications/relay equipment. Coolant and water tanks are located underneath, with heat transfer towers on top of the main cabin.

The Peregrine is usually flown by a single pilot [however co-pilots aren't uncommon] and has adequate cabin space for relaxing whilst travelling under autopilot. The cabin includes a bed, toilet and minimal galley, along with all computer and navigational systems access. In fact, all of the ship's systems can be accessed via the removal of floor panels, making troubleshooting en-route much less hassle. Docking access is via a Type 5a main locking hatch, however the whole cabin requires depressurising for spacewalks.

The mid-section of the Peregrine contains all components of the high-density thrust systems and is able to rotate for maximum turning ability in all directions. Four intakes provide high intensity internal cooling for the two thrust output vents. The reactor and hyperdrive systems are housed in the Peregrine's rear structure, which also mounts the A2 standard cargo pod master connector.



The Peregrine was the result of an urge to create a Cowboy Bebop inspired freighter using minimal visible studs design. I was aiming for something larger but was restricted by my white tile collection. The model took about a month of part time building to complete, and the engine structure took two days of solid construction - they originated as a flimsy tri-wing design. I'm quite happy with the result but sadly enough I will have to destroy it to make way for more models soon...