One more Bridged crossed towards release!
Egosoft just gave the all-clear about releasing this mod regarding to the models being copyright protected (as long as proper credit is being given to ES for the original models ofcourse).
*Pfew*.
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Questions;
-About the rep required to get a m7;
I still have to look into that but my aim atm is 2 levels below the rank needed for a M1/M2.
-Balance and loadout;
The strength of the M7 should be about 1/2-1/3 that of a M2 (which means it will probably be somewhat evenly matched to a M1 in gunstrength.
The Terran M7 will be stronger.
-Different models;
I'd like that too and don't see any reason why there can't be a Raider/Vanguard/Sentinel version of the M7.
Currently the focus is 1 version for all races in the initial release, followed by updates.
-Special weapons modding;
Since this will complicate balanced loadouts tremendously there will be none in the initial release.
Future updates might include such things as missile frigates etc., all depending on the possibilities within X3 ofcourse.
-Boron/Teladi versions;
The Teladi M2 is probably the biggest ship in the game.
Their M7 will follow suit in it's class, stay tuned

Boron version is somewhat of a mistery still...I've got several designs in
the making and I'll pick the one that fits the class and is yet distinctive enough most.
-Did I forget your question?
Plz remind me
> To all of you who have given input including names etc, a big thanks!
I'll take them all into consideration as most of them are very good anyway.
> Also thanks for comments in general, it's nice to know people care and are involved, makes for one sunny day at the time.
Requests:
> For those willing to Beta-test, plz give me a PM with header BetaTest_name, that way I can keep track of you easy and you'll thenbe put on the mailinglist when things are up for release.
> I could realy, realy realy use some help with the scene files so if you know how to handle them plz give me a sign.
If you do just one you'll do us all a big favour.
(Info : scenefiles are the part of the model where gunplacement is defined. This is a very timeconsuming job and since it must be done anyway, could delay release significantly.)
Only volunteer for this if you think of yourself as being someone with thorough knowledge on this already plz.