Northumberland

Northumberland

Tier II - Scout

The Northumberland class research frigate could be most accurately described as a research laboratory with a submarine attached.

Designed to bring sophisticated scientific equipment to isolated regions far away from stations. Stay there for extended periods of time until the period of study has concluded. Initial prototypes (then known as the Aburne Class) were poorly armed and extraordinarily vulnerable - intentionally so as they were expected to enjoy Humpback or Typhon escort.

As political and environmental pressures have increased on Europa, the Coalition Navy has found itself increasingly focused on more important events than far-flung scientific investigation sites. Thus the Coalition authorized an up-armored successor to the Aburne Design - which became the modern Northumberlands.

The Northumberland perform a much-similar role to their defunct predecessors, mostly independent long-range research. Though an uncommon sight out of Coalition hands, its decent performance characteristics, complete equipment complement, and fair price-point have come to be respected by a specific type of submariner. Those who enjoy working with small but capable crews, being far away from stations, and careful planning will get the most out of them.

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Technical Specifications:

• Price: 12500mk

• Tier: II

• Class: Scout

• Top Speed: 21

• Ascent: 18

• Descent: 12

• Cargo: 12

• Reactor: 5000kw

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Weapons:

• 2x Pulse Lasers

• 1x Dual-Coil Gun

• 1x Depth Charge Launcher

• 1x Open Hardpoint

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Pros:

• Excellent weapon complement

• Complete manufacturing facilities

• Simple Layout

Cons:

• Flooding is an issue

• Slightly Sensitive Junction Boxes

• Sluggish For a Scout

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A Special thanks to the Barotrauma Community, especially the Techpirate Discord for all the help and advice they gave me.