Mod : Apricot Gunbus Mod V3a AND Gunbus v3a for XTM
Posted: Wed, 22. Mar 06, 03:02
Apricot Gunbus Mod V3a.
by Apricotslice
(Edit : These versions are for X3, and Not Terren Conflict)
Download :
http://ApricotMappingService.com/gunbus.html
Install :
Unzip download file to X3 directory.
Select Apricot_Gunbus_Mod_v3a before starting X3.
I thought it was time to release a new version of my popular Gunbus Mod.
After playing my Salvage mod for a while, I kept modifying my own game and this mod is the result.
This mod contains my personal versions of a lot of scripts, with prices changed, ranges extended etc.
There are 2 new ships included, plus a few scripts I've been using myself, and the scripts included in the Salvage Mod.
Jump to Derelict will take you to a random abandonned ship, but it jumps blind !
CBeam slurps up all containers in range into your cargo bay.
Ship List
Apricot Battle Carrier : Battleship ideal for combat whilst Salvaging.
Apricot Hyper : M7 Heavy Transport.
Apricot BigMother : Colossus Hull modified to be a proper mothership.
Apricot Masterdon : Mammoth modified to carry more.
Apricot Mule : Disco modified for large load transport.
Apricot Gunbus : M6 Heavy Transport
Apricot Camel : M6 Heavy Transport
Script List
Jump to Derelict command (use at own risk)
Beamdock (Beam any ship in and out of capital ship dock) (Originally DockTS by LV)
CBeam (Beam in all containers in scanner range)
Apricot ships in Argon Shipyards
HQ in Boron Shipyard
ST/UT Extended Version (Based on bonus pack 3.1.07 version)
M6/M7 Collect Cargo
Outfit Ship Commands (Full outfit of Apricot Battle, M7, M6, Mule; Basic outfit for any ship)
Apricot Mapping Service Show All Sectors
SOS Mk2 (Original by Cycrow)
Harvest Debris V2 (Original by Nividium)
Factories inside PHQ (by MJALowe)
Note : Beamdock conflicts with DockTS, which it replaces.
Cbeam, Jump to Derelict and Ship Outfitting Commands may conflict with other scripts.
Other Tweaks
Tractor Beam range set to 8km. Mountable in all Apricot MainGuns and Turrents.
PBE's range and hitting power set to match Kyrons.
Lasertowers have longer range.
Might be a couple of other things I have forgotten
Apricot Gunbus Mod V3a ReadMe by Apricotslice. March 2008.
WARNING : Before installing, check for a 10.cat/10.dat in your X3 directory. If this already exists, then copy it, install the mod, rename 10.cat to the next highest number like 11.cat, same with 10.dat, then recopy your version of 10.cat/10.dat back again. 10.cat/dat in this Mod should be the last numbered patch file as it contains the PHQ definition.
Install :
Unzip download file to X3 directory.
Select Apricot_Gunbus_Mod_v3a before starting X3.
Zip Includes :
Includes 10.cat/10.dat : New HQ definition for 50 Mill storage. (Rename these to the next highest number if you already have a 10 in your game.)
The following is the scripts included in this pack :
setup.plugin.override.xml SOS Mk2. (Modified range)
plugin.override.claim.xml
plugin.override.enable.xml
lib.cycrow.addware.xml
uninstall.plugin.override.xml
setup.plugin.harvest.debris.pck Harvest Debris V2. (Minor mods)
plugin.harvest.debris.buy.fuel.pck
plugin.harvest.debris.check.fuel.pck
plugin.harvest.debris.check.home.pck
plugin.harvest.debris.com.check.pck
plugin.harvest.debris.command.pck
plugin.harvest.debris.get.there.pck
plugin.harvest.debris.messages.pck
plugin.harvest.debris.monitor.1.pck
plugin.harvest.debris.monitor.2.pck
plugin.harvest.debris.nividium.pck
plugin.harvest.debris.repair.pck
plugin.harvest.debris.restart.pck
plugin.harvest.debris.sell.pck
plugin.harvest.debris.unload.1.pck
plugin.harvest.debris.unload.2.pck
plugin.harvest.debris.work.pck
a.a.a.a.iftsos.defineproduction.xml Factories inside PHQ
a.a.a.a.iftsos.factorycheck.xml
a.a.a.a.iftsos.M1check.xml
a.a.a.a.iftsos.TLcheck.xml
al.iftsos.eventhandler.xml
al.plugin.iftsos.main.xml
setup.iftsos.main.xml
plugin.plugman.addship.xml Comes with Debris
plugin.plugman.addshipyard.xml
plugin.plugman.checkpackage.xml
plugin.plugman.getsetting.xml
plugin.plugman.getship.xml
plugin.plugman.getware.xml
plugin.plugman.purgeships.xml
plugin.plugman.purgewares.xml
plugin.plugman.raceintege.xml
plugin.scriptmanager.getware.xml
setup.plugin.pluginmanager.xml
setup.jump.to.derelict.xml Setup for Jump to Derelict command
apricot.jump.to.derelict.xml Custom rinkydink script to jump directly to a random derelict ship.
Does not test for a jumpdrive or ecells. Missing something and you wont go anywhere
Command slot should appear under Beamdock in the Nav menu, but slot compatibility not ensured as yet.
apricot.beamdock.xml Main Beamdock script - Apricot's private version
setup.apricot.beamdock.xml Setup for Beamdock.
setup.apricot.hq.xml Adds HQ into Boron Shipyards
setup.collectwares.m6.m7.xml Allows M6 and M7 to use Collect wares in Sector command.
setup.random.ships.xml Creates a derelict ship in a random location with random damage and fittings.
setup.random.ships1.xml Each setup creates 1 ship each time you start the game.
setup.random.ships2.xm Want more, copy the file to a new number using the script editor.
setup.random.ships3.xml Want less, delete how ever many you dont want.
setup.random.ships4.xml
setup.random.ships5.xml
setup.random.ships6.xml
setup.random.ships7.xml
setup.random.ships8.xml
setup.random.ships9.xml
setup.random.ships10.xml
setup.random.ships11.xml
setup.show.all.sectors.xml Apricot Mapping Service Advantage - shows all sectors with current information at start of game. No more fog when you havent been there yet. Delete this if you prefer to explore and find new sectors yourself.
setup.plugin.autotrade.pck Modified Setup for ST and UT that allow all ships to be either. Does not include TL, M1 & M2. Uses version from Bonus Pack 3.1.07.
setup.apricot.cbeam.xml
apricot.cbeam.xml Automatically beams aboard all containers in scanner range, in one long sluuuuuuuuurp.
apricot.outfit.basics.xml Outfit a ship with basic equipment and software for a discounted price.
apricot.outfit.battle.xml Outfit an Apricot Battle with complete equipment and software for a discounted price.
apricot.outfit.M6.xml Outfit an Apricot M6 with complete equipment and software for a discounted price.
apricot.outfit.M7.xml Outfit an Apricot M7 with complete equipment and software for a discounted price.
apricot.outfit.mule.xml Outfit an Apricot Mule with complete equipment and software for a discounted price.
setup.apricot.ship.equip.xml
setup.apricot.battle.xml Install Apricot ships into Argon Shipyards.
setup.apricot.bigmother.xml
setup.apricot.camel.xml
setup.apricot.gunbus.xml
setup.apricot.hyper.xml
setup.apricot.masterdon.xml
setup.apricot.mule.xml
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Apricot Gunbus and Camel M6 Heavy Transports Mod.
Version 2 of the Apricot Gunbus Mod is now available. This is fully compatible with the X3 version 2 patches.
3 New ships are included :
Apricot BigMother : Colossus Hull modified to be a proper mothership.
Apricot Masterdon : Mammoth modified to carry more.
Apricot Mule : Disco modified for large load transport.
All ships have expanded speed, shielding, rudder and gun options.
PBE's, lasertower gun and tractor beam all have longer range.
All classes of ships can be ST/UT.
M6 and M7 can collect wares in sector.
New ships are cheaper than the originals.
XTM Version now available !!!
Download Standard version or XTM version from Apricot HQ Site :
http://circleofatlantis.com/games/X3/gunbus.html
-------------------------------------------
Download Extended M6 Commands : (not yet updated)
V2+bonus pack version now available thanks to Saint-Ashley.
http://circleofatlantis.com/games/X3/apricot.html
http://www.respawn.co.uk/content/view/324/0/
Thanks to Giskard for mirror hosting
Cycrow Installer versions of ships are now available, thanks to some speedy work by Jakesnake5.
(From the HQ Download Link above.)
--------------------------------------------------------
The new patch will render the Gunbus mod inoperative, because it adds new ships into the game.
Until I get a new mod made, you can....
install the new patch.
install the SPK versions of the ships.
This should be all you need to continue using them. The scripts should remain unchanged.
If the M6 scripts are changed and you are using them, reinstall those by extracting them from the mod zip and putting them in the scripts directory. manually.
------------------------
Apricot Mapping Service.
External Memo.
From : John Slice CEO
To : Julian Brennan
Subject : The Gunbus and Camel
Julian my friend, how are you keeping ?
I just wanted to let you know that The Apricot Mapping Service made a bulk purchase with the Argon for some outdated M6 Centaur's and another bulk purchase from the Teladi of some outdated Osprey's.
I got so sick of losing our freighters and their experienced pilots to Khaak, Xenon and Pirates, that I went looking for an alternative.
The Centaur's and Osprey's nicely fit the bill. Bob Derr, our erstwhile and excentric Chief Mechanic, has been having a lovely time modifying them. Never seen him look happier !
The object of the exercise was to have a freighter that was capable of enough speed to elude most enemies, while being armed to the teeth and quite capable of handling itself against any group of enemies up to a small fleet or capital ship. What it cant defeat, it can run away from.
The specs are impressive, even by your standards !
Its not the sort of thing I would normally allow, but desperate times need desperate actions. They are expensive ships, but a lot cheaper in the long run than losing multi-million credit freighters with multi-million credit cargos on a regular basis.
The pilots like them. They perform like a fighter, and can escape everything but the fastest M5's, but an M5 isnt going to make a dent in these babies unless the pilot is asleep.
The clients like them, because the cargo bays can hold as much as the largest freighters and get the goods safely to where its wanted.
They were named Gunbus (for the Centaur) and Camel (for the Osprey) after our mad Goner freind told Bob about a reference in the Goner archives of some of the first flying machines on old Earth that mounted fixed guns. I thought them appropriate names since they reflect carrying loads as well.
We have made an arrangement with Argon shipyards to allow sale of some of them to a few select Apricot freinds such as your good self. They are still more expensive than a Centaur, but I think you will agree when you see one that the extra is well worth it.
We have also equiped them with the ability to run Trade Mk.3 Software and Collect Wares in Sector Command.
Enjoy !
John.
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Apricot Gunbus
Modified Centaur M6.
- 11 guns, 8 main, 3 single gun turrents, rear, left, right.
Redesignated Heavy Transport.
Cargo bay 10,000 to 20,000
Speed - 85 upgrades.
Rudder - 35 upgrades.
Acceleration and handling improved to match speed.
Ability to mount guns dramatically improved.
Mounts all missiles.
Mounts Tractor beam in main guns and turents. Range extended to 8km, making it much more stable at 3km from tow.
PBE's range extended to just over 2km and hit a bit harder.
Uses Slot 212 in tships file.
Uses 4515 and 4516 in file 448686.
Apricot Camel
Modified Osprey M6.
- 11 guns, 8 main, 3 single gun turrents, rear, up, down.
Redesignated Heavy Transport.
Cargo bay 10,000 to 20,000
Speed - 85 upgrades.
Rudder - 35 upgrades.
Acceleration and handling improved to match speed.
Ability to mount guns dramatically improved.
Mounts all missiles.
Mounts Tractor beam in main guns and turents. Range extended to 8km, making it much more stable at 3km from tow.
PBE's range extended to just over 2km and hit a bit harder.
Uses Slot 213 in tships file.
Uses 4517 and 4518 in file 448686.
------------------------------------------------------------
Player Choices :
The ships were designed to give you choice. Some like speed, others dont. Some want huge cargo, some dont. So the choices are there for you to make.
The speed the ship does is dependent on how many speed upgrades you install. Choose.
The rudder the ship has is dependent on how many rudder upgrades you install. I recommend 30, but Choose.
The cargo bay is 10,000 on purchase, but expandable to 20,000 according to how many expansions you install. Choose.
Gun choice is very wide. You can go for heavy guns, a mix or just normal M6 guns. Choose.
The end result is up to your Choices, so experiment and find a ship design that suits your gameplay. If you dont think something available is not appropriate due to your sense of game balance or otherwise, then simply dont use that feature of the ship and pretend it isnt there. This ship is not available to the AI, so the only effects are in your own use of the ship.
Install :
Unzip download file to X3 directory.
Delete the file called setup.plugin.autotrade.pck from the \scripts directory as this is being replaced. (its a wicked file, it sometimes returns.)
Select Apricot Gunbus Mod4 before starting X3.
If you just wish the scripts for extending the M6 comands, do not select the mod before starting X3, and/or delete the mod from the \mods directory.
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Original threads :
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I fly a Centaur M6 almost exclusively these days, soup-ed up to my own needs, and there were several annoyances.
My first mod to the Centaur added a lot of extra cargo space and this is an easy mod to do.
I then found I couldnt "collect wares in sector" when manually collecting several pages of battle spoils became a major chore.
Later, given the attrition rate with UT's some people have complained of, I decided I wanted to set up Centaur UT's and found I couldnt.
So I started asking questions about how, and the result is in this M6 command extention pack.
Download from :http://www.respawn.co.uk/content/view/324/0/
Zip contains :
setup.plugin.autotrade.xml : Installs M6 ST/UT functions
setup.collectwares.m6.xml : Installs M6 collect wares in sector command
These are 2 separate scripts that do not need each other, so you can install only one of them if you wish.
Instructions for installation :
Unzip or move the single script to be installed into the X3\scripts directory.
If you are installing the UT script, delete the file called setup.plugin.autotrade.pck from the scripts directory as this is being replaced.
Run each script to activate it.
Save.
Load the save and check the commands are in place.
Restart game and check commands are in place.
I did have a bit of trouble getting the command to stay put. But this should do it. If you dont delete the old script for autotrade, I think it overwrites the new script with the old one.
Known side effects : It is no longer possible for you to have a Goner ship as ST/UT if you use this script.
Thanks to AalaarDB, al-main and moggy2 for help.
Thanks to Giskard for hosting the zip.
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Note : An M6 Heavy Transport Mod is now in prgress.
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Original Posting. M6 can be a UT.
Can someone please find the script that determines what ship can be a UT, and either remove the block from M6's or add the M6 in.
Since freighters are so vulnerable, I've modded extra cargo space into the Centour and want to use them as UT's, as a sort of military transport.
I've looked for the script but cannot find it, I suspect its inside a packed file and I cant see to open them.
Other people are asking for this, so its not just for me.[/b]
by Apricotslice
(Edit : These versions are for X3, and Not Terren Conflict)
Download :
http://ApricotMappingService.com/gunbus.html
Install :
Unzip download file to X3 directory.
Select Apricot_Gunbus_Mod_v3a before starting X3.
I thought it was time to release a new version of my popular Gunbus Mod.
After playing my Salvage mod for a while, I kept modifying my own game and this mod is the result.
This mod contains my personal versions of a lot of scripts, with prices changed, ranges extended etc.
There are 2 new ships included, plus a few scripts I've been using myself, and the scripts included in the Salvage Mod.
Jump to Derelict will take you to a random abandonned ship, but it jumps blind !
CBeam slurps up all containers in range into your cargo bay.
Ship List
Apricot Battle Carrier : Battleship ideal for combat whilst Salvaging.
Apricot Hyper : M7 Heavy Transport.
Apricot BigMother : Colossus Hull modified to be a proper mothership.
Apricot Masterdon : Mammoth modified to carry more.
Apricot Mule : Disco modified for large load transport.
Apricot Gunbus : M6 Heavy Transport
Apricot Camel : M6 Heavy Transport
Script List
Jump to Derelict command (use at own risk)
Beamdock (Beam any ship in and out of capital ship dock) (Originally DockTS by LV)
CBeam (Beam in all containers in scanner range)
Apricot ships in Argon Shipyards
HQ in Boron Shipyard
ST/UT Extended Version (Based on bonus pack 3.1.07 version)
M6/M7 Collect Cargo
Outfit Ship Commands (Full outfit of Apricot Battle, M7, M6, Mule; Basic outfit for any ship)
Apricot Mapping Service Show All Sectors
SOS Mk2 (Original by Cycrow)
Harvest Debris V2 (Original by Nividium)
Factories inside PHQ (by MJALowe)
Note : Beamdock conflicts with DockTS, which it replaces.
Cbeam, Jump to Derelict and Ship Outfitting Commands may conflict with other scripts.
Other Tweaks
Tractor Beam range set to 8km. Mountable in all Apricot MainGuns and Turrents.
PBE's range and hitting power set to match Kyrons.
Lasertowers have longer range.
Might be a couple of other things I have forgotten
Apricot Gunbus Mod V3a ReadMe by Apricotslice. March 2008.
WARNING : Before installing, check for a 10.cat/10.dat in your X3 directory. If this already exists, then copy it, install the mod, rename 10.cat to the next highest number like 11.cat, same with 10.dat, then recopy your version of 10.cat/10.dat back again. 10.cat/dat in this Mod should be the last numbered patch file as it contains the PHQ definition.
Install :
Unzip download file to X3 directory.
Select Apricot_Gunbus_Mod_v3a before starting X3.
Zip Includes :
Includes 10.cat/10.dat : New HQ definition for 50 Mill storage. (Rename these to the next highest number if you already have a 10 in your game.)
The following is the scripts included in this pack :
setup.plugin.override.xml SOS Mk2. (Modified range)
plugin.override.claim.xml
plugin.override.enable.xml
lib.cycrow.addware.xml
uninstall.plugin.override.xml
setup.plugin.harvest.debris.pck Harvest Debris V2. (Minor mods)
plugin.harvest.debris.buy.fuel.pck
plugin.harvest.debris.check.fuel.pck
plugin.harvest.debris.check.home.pck
plugin.harvest.debris.com.check.pck
plugin.harvest.debris.command.pck
plugin.harvest.debris.get.there.pck
plugin.harvest.debris.messages.pck
plugin.harvest.debris.monitor.1.pck
plugin.harvest.debris.monitor.2.pck
plugin.harvest.debris.nividium.pck
plugin.harvest.debris.repair.pck
plugin.harvest.debris.restart.pck
plugin.harvest.debris.sell.pck
plugin.harvest.debris.unload.1.pck
plugin.harvest.debris.unload.2.pck
plugin.harvest.debris.work.pck
a.a.a.a.iftsos.defineproduction.xml Factories inside PHQ
a.a.a.a.iftsos.factorycheck.xml
a.a.a.a.iftsos.M1check.xml
a.a.a.a.iftsos.TLcheck.xml
al.iftsos.eventhandler.xml
al.plugin.iftsos.main.xml
setup.iftsos.main.xml
plugin.plugman.addship.xml Comes with Debris
plugin.plugman.addshipyard.xml
plugin.plugman.checkpackage.xml
plugin.plugman.getsetting.xml
plugin.plugman.getship.xml
plugin.plugman.getware.xml
plugin.plugman.purgeships.xml
plugin.plugman.purgewares.xml
plugin.plugman.raceintege.xml
plugin.scriptmanager.getware.xml
setup.plugin.pluginmanager.xml
setup.jump.to.derelict.xml Setup for Jump to Derelict command
apricot.jump.to.derelict.xml Custom rinkydink script to jump directly to a random derelict ship.
Does not test for a jumpdrive or ecells. Missing something and you wont go anywhere
Command slot should appear under Beamdock in the Nav menu, but slot compatibility not ensured as yet.
apricot.beamdock.xml Main Beamdock script - Apricot's private version
setup.apricot.beamdock.xml Setup for Beamdock.
setup.apricot.hq.xml Adds HQ into Boron Shipyards
setup.collectwares.m6.m7.xml Allows M6 and M7 to use Collect wares in Sector command.
setup.random.ships.xml Creates a derelict ship in a random location with random damage and fittings.
setup.random.ships1.xml Each setup creates 1 ship each time you start the game.
setup.random.ships2.xm Want more, copy the file to a new number using the script editor.
setup.random.ships3.xml Want less, delete how ever many you dont want.
setup.random.ships4.xml
setup.random.ships5.xml
setup.random.ships6.xml
setup.random.ships7.xml
setup.random.ships8.xml
setup.random.ships9.xml
setup.random.ships10.xml
setup.random.ships11.xml
setup.show.all.sectors.xml Apricot Mapping Service Advantage - shows all sectors with current information at start of game. No more fog when you havent been there yet. Delete this if you prefer to explore and find new sectors yourself.
setup.plugin.autotrade.pck Modified Setup for ST and UT that allow all ships to be either. Does not include TL, M1 & M2. Uses version from Bonus Pack 3.1.07.
setup.apricot.cbeam.xml
apricot.cbeam.xml Automatically beams aboard all containers in scanner range, in one long sluuuuuuuuurp.
apricot.outfit.basics.xml Outfit a ship with basic equipment and software for a discounted price.
apricot.outfit.battle.xml Outfit an Apricot Battle with complete equipment and software for a discounted price.
apricot.outfit.M6.xml Outfit an Apricot M6 with complete equipment and software for a discounted price.
apricot.outfit.M7.xml Outfit an Apricot M7 with complete equipment and software for a discounted price.
apricot.outfit.mule.xml Outfit an Apricot Mule with complete equipment and software for a discounted price.
setup.apricot.ship.equip.xml
setup.apricot.battle.xml Install Apricot ships into Argon Shipyards.
setup.apricot.bigmother.xml
setup.apricot.camel.xml
setup.apricot.gunbus.xml
setup.apricot.hyper.xml
setup.apricot.masterdon.xml
setup.apricot.mule.xml
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Apricot Gunbus and Camel M6 Heavy Transports Mod.
Version 2 of the Apricot Gunbus Mod is now available. This is fully compatible with the X3 version 2 patches.
3 New ships are included :
Apricot BigMother : Colossus Hull modified to be a proper mothership.
Apricot Masterdon : Mammoth modified to carry more.
Apricot Mule : Disco modified for large load transport.
All ships have expanded speed, shielding, rudder and gun options.
PBE's, lasertower gun and tractor beam all have longer range.
All classes of ships can be ST/UT.
M6 and M7 can collect wares in sector.
New ships are cheaper than the originals.
XTM Version now available !!!
Download Standard version or XTM version from Apricot HQ Site :
http://circleofatlantis.com/games/X3/gunbus.html
-------------------------------------------
Download Extended M6 Commands : (not yet updated)
V2+bonus pack version now available thanks to Saint-Ashley.
http://circleofatlantis.com/games/X3/apricot.html
http://www.respawn.co.uk/content/view/324/0/
Thanks to Giskard for mirror hosting
Cycrow Installer versions of ships are now available, thanks to some speedy work by Jakesnake5.
(From the HQ Download Link above.)
--------------------------------------------------------
The new patch will render the Gunbus mod inoperative, because it adds new ships into the game.
Until I get a new mod made, you can....
install the new patch.
install the SPK versions of the ships.
This should be all you need to continue using them. The scripts should remain unchanged.
If the M6 scripts are changed and you are using them, reinstall those by extracting them from the mod zip and putting them in the scripts directory. manually.
------------------------
Apricot Mapping Service.
External Memo.
From : John Slice CEO
To : Julian Brennan
Subject : The Gunbus and Camel
Julian my friend, how are you keeping ?
I just wanted to let you know that The Apricot Mapping Service made a bulk purchase with the Argon for some outdated M6 Centaur's and another bulk purchase from the Teladi of some outdated Osprey's.
I got so sick of losing our freighters and their experienced pilots to Khaak, Xenon and Pirates, that I went looking for an alternative.
The Centaur's and Osprey's nicely fit the bill. Bob Derr, our erstwhile and excentric Chief Mechanic, has been having a lovely time modifying them. Never seen him look happier !
The object of the exercise was to have a freighter that was capable of enough speed to elude most enemies, while being armed to the teeth and quite capable of handling itself against any group of enemies up to a small fleet or capital ship. What it cant defeat, it can run away from.
The specs are impressive, even by your standards !
Its not the sort of thing I would normally allow, but desperate times need desperate actions. They are expensive ships, but a lot cheaper in the long run than losing multi-million credit freighters with multi-million credit cargos on a regular basis.
The pilots like them. They perform like a fighter, and can escape everything but the fastest M5's, but an M5 isnt going to make a dent in these babies unless the pilot is asleep.
The clients like them, because the cargo bays can hold as much as the largest freighters and get the goods safely to where its wanted.
They were named Gunbus (for the Centaur) and Camel (for the Osprey) after our mad Goner freind told Bob about a reference in the Goner archives of some of the first flying machines on old Earth that mounted fixed guns. I thought them appropriate names since they reflect carrying loads as well.
We have made an arrangement with Argon shipyards to allow sale of some of them to a few select Apricot freinds such as your good self. They are still more expensive than a Centaur, but I think you will agree when you see one that the extra is well worth it.
We have also equiped them with the ability to run Trade Mk.3 Software and Collect Wares in Sector Command.
Enjoy !
John.
-----------------------------------
Apricot Gunbus
Modified Centaur M6.
- 11 guns, 8 main, 3 single gun turrents, rear, left, right.
Redesignated Heavy Transport.
Cargo bay 10,000 to 20,000
Speed - 85 upgrades.
Rudder - 35 upgrades.
Acceleration and handling improved to match speed.
Ability to mount guns dramatically improved.
Mounts all missiles.
Mounts Tractor beam in main guns and turents. Range extended to 8km, making it much more stable at 3km from tow.
PBE's range extended to just over 2km and hit a bit harder.
Uses Slot 212 in tships file.
Uses 4515 and 4516 in file 448686.
Apricot Camel
Modified Osprey M6.
- 11 guns, 8 main, 3 single gun turrents, rear, up, down.
Redesignated Heavy Transport.
Cargo bay 10,000 to 20,000
Speed - 85 upgrades.
Rudder - 35 upgrades.
Acceleration and handling improved to match speed.
Ability to mount guns dramatically improved.
Mounts all missiles.
Mounts Tractor beam in main guns and turents. Range extended to 8km, making it much more stable at 3km from tow.
PBE's range extended to just over 2km and hit a bit harder.
Uses Slot 213 in tships file.
Uses 4517 and 4518 in file 448686.
------------------------------------------------------------
Player Choices :
The ships were designed to give you choice. Some like speed, others dont. Some want huge cargo, some dont. So the choices are there for you to make.
The speed the ship does is dependent on how many speed upgrades you install. Choose.
The rudder the ship has is dependent on how many rudder upgrades you install. I recommend 30, but Choose.
The cargo bay is 10,000 on purchase, but expandable to 20,000 according to how many expansions you install. Choose.
Gun choice is very wide. You can go for heavy guns, a mix or just normal M6 guns. Choose.
The end result is up to your Choices, so experiment and find a ship design that suits your gameplay. If you dont think something available is not appropriate due to your sense of game balance or otherwise, then simply dont use that feature of the ship and pretend it isnt there. This ship is not available to the AI, so the only effects are in your own use of the ship.
Install :
Unzip download file to X3 directory.
Delete the file called setup.plugin.autotrade.pck from the \scripts directory as this is being replaced. (its a wicked file, it sometimes returns.)
Select Apricot Gunbus Mod4 before starting X3.
If you just wish the scripts for extending the M6 comands, do not select the mod before starting X3, and/or delete the mod from the \mods directory.
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Original threads :
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I fly a Centaur M6 almost exclusively these days, soup-ed up to my own needs, and there were several annoyances.
My first mod to the Centaur added a lot of extra cargo space and this is an easy mod to do.
I then found I couldnt "collect wares in sector" when manually collecting several pages of battle spoils became a major chore.
Later, given the attrition rate with UT's some people have complained of, I decided I wanted to set up Centaur UT's and found I couldnt.
So I started asking questions about how, and the result is in this M6 command extention pack.
Download from :http://www.respawn.co.uk/content/view/324/0/
Zip contains :
setup.plugin.autotrade.xml : Installs M6 ST/UT functions
setup.collectwares.m6.xml : Installs M6 collect wares in sector command
These are 2 separate scripts that do not need each other, so you can install only one of them if you wish.
Instructions for installation :
Unzip or move the single script to be installed into the X3\scripts directory.
If you are installing the UT script, delete the file called setup.plugin.autotrade.pck from the scripts directory as this is being replaced.
Run each script to activate it.
Save.
Load the save and check the commands are in place.
Restart game and check commands are in place.
I did have a bit of trouble getting the command to stay put. But this should do it. If you dont delete the old script for autotrade, I think it overwrites the new script with the old one.
Known side effects : It is no longer possible for you to have a Goner ship as ST/UT if you use this script.
Thanks to AalaarDB, al-main and moggy2 for help.
Thanks to Giskard for hosting the zip.
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Note : An M6 Heavy Transport Mod is now in prgress.
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Original Posting. M6 can be a UT.
Can someone please find the script that determines what ship can be a UT, and either remove the block from M6's or add the M6 in.
Since freighters are so vulnerable, I've modded extra cargo space into the Centour and want to use them as UT's, as a sort of military transport.
I've looked for the script but cannot find it, I suspect its inside a packed file and I cant see to open them.
Other people are asking for this, so its not just for me.[/b]