Pallas Long-Range Shuttle

Designed to perform short-range scouting, transport and expedition work in the Cold Caverns, the Pallas class shuttle is both too over-designed to see mass production like its cousin, the hemulen, and too sparse to take on mission profiles reserved for larger scout vessels.

Even still, holding the middleground it does, stations have found great use for these ships in patrolling their perimeters and performing local work. While undergunned to handle much beyond the Cold Caverns, it's proven to be a good option for shuttle captains that want a little more than a prayer for defense for their trips.

Equipped with an impressive array of batteries, the Pallas is able to run for extended periods, but without larger support craft to recharge it, the Pallas has a heightened risk of being stranded.

Features:

Switch-Operated coilgun - The vessel designers could only squeeze one of those periscopes into the craft, and as such, had to get creative in how to cover the vessel to an acceptable standard. While still woefully underpowered for more dangerous waters, the Pallas has two coilguns, swapped via switch under the periscope.

Powerful battery bank - The Pallas has a stock capacity of 50,000 KWs, and creative engineering work can bolster it further. While not nearly as versatile as a proper reactor, the captains on the cheap will find a good jumping-off point in the Pallas. Even if the ship is a little cramped.

Recommended crew size : 1-3 Recommended crew experience : Intermediate Cost : 3,000 mk

The Pallas is meant to replace the time-and-time-again used Dugong as a starter vessel for fledgling crews of 1-3 men. Without a dedicated reactor to back it up, captains will need to weigh their options carefully in what missions and journeys they take until upgrading to a proper ship.

This is offset by cost. The Pallas is markedly less expensive than a ship with stronger facilities.

This ship is an excellent contender for PVP usage - The light design and glass-cannon nature allow for intense, close-quarters engagements.

Feel free to take the design and modify it to your heart's content, of course.

As always, a massive thanks to Undertow Games - I wouldn't be having so much fun in the editor without the fantastic work you guys have put into Barotrauma. <3