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|shipname    = SS ''Epsilon Blade''
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|shipname    = SCSS ''Epsilon Blade''
 
|shipimage    = Maniakku Jogyosha.jpg
 
|shipimage    = Maniakku Jogyosha.jpg
 
|caption      = '''Maniakku Jogyosha''' (“Fanboy's Rolling Stock”): Ukiyo-e painting of the '''Epsilon Blade''' at Narita Airport 09 September 2009, [[Chrysanthemum Day|published in the Asahi Shimbun]] 10 September.
 
|caption      = '''Maniakku Jogyosha''' (“Fanboy's Rolling Stock”): Ukiyo-e painting of the '''Epsilon Blade''' at Narita Airport 09 September 2009, [[Chrysanthemum Day|published in the Asahi Shimbun]] 10 September.
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|height      = 6.34 m (20' 9 1/2")
 
|height      = 6.34 m (20' 9 1/2")
 
|mass        = 49,895 kg (55 tons)
 
|mass        = 49,895 kg (55 tons)
|drivetype    = 3x ion engines<br/> ''(2x Anson-Li Gravmasters)<ref>The Gravmaster drives are a gift from [[Legend of Galactic Girls|an extradimensional source]] and not public knowledge.</ref>''
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|drivetype    = 3x ion engines<br/> ''(2x Anson-Li Gravmasters)<ref>The Gravmaster drives are a gift from [[Legend of Galactic Girls|an extradimensional source]] and not public knowledge. When used, they bring the ship's maximum speed up to 0.075c</ref>''
 
|driverating  = Max velocity 0.05c (15,000 kps)
 
|driverating  = Max velocity 0.05c (15,000 kps)
 
|weapons      = 1x 5"/25 linear accelerator gun
 
|weapons      = 1x 5"/25 linear accelerator gun
 
|manufacturer = Anderson Spaceflight<br/> EADS Astrum
 
|manufacturer = Anderson Spaceflight<br/> EADS Astrum
 
|owner        = [[Stellvia Corporation]]
 
|owner        = [[Stellvia Corporation]]
|flag        = Republic of Australia
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|flag        = Republic of Australia (until October 10, 2014)<br />[[Stellvia Corporation]] (after October 9, 2014)
 
|faction      = Stellvian
 
|faction      = Stellvian
|registry    = L5-A-001
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|registry    = L5-A-001<ref>Not to be confused with "station" L5-A-1, the [[Stellvia Annex]]</ref>
 
|datelaunched = 21 March 2008
 
|datelaunched = 21 March 2008
 
|purpose      = Personal yacht
 
|purpose      = Personal yacht
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One of the earlier Fenships and possibly the earliest purpose-built Fenship, the ''Epsilon Blade'' is one of the few privately-owned armed ships in Fenspace.
 
One of the earlier Fenships and possibly the earliest purpose-built Fenship, the ''Epsilon Blade'' is one of the few privately-owned armed ships in Fenspace.
 
== Known Vehicle Quirks ==
 
 
None. Odd, isn't it?
 
 
== Unknown Vehicle Quirks ==
 
 
The ''Epsilon Blade'' has developed a personality at the "puppy dog" level of awareness, and feels some affection for its pilot. This is not known to its pilot or the rest of the crew, and will likely remain unknown unless a different pilot attempts to fly the ship.
 
  
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
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* The engines were twin [http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=36881 ion thrusters] before being handwaved.
 
* The engines were twin [http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=36881 ion thrusters] before being handwaved.
 
* The ship bears a remarkable resemblance to the parachronic conveyers illustrated in the roleplaying supplement ''[http://www.sjgames.com/gurps/books/infiniteworlds/ GURPS Infinite Worlds]''; it is '''''not''''', however, capable of interdimensional travel.
 
* The ship bears a remarkable resemblance to the parachronic conveyers illustrated in the roleplaying supplement ''[http://www.sjgames.com/gurps/books/infiniteworlds/ GURPS Infinite Worlds]''; it is '''''not''''', however, capable of interdimensional travel.
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In most Fenspace Infinities settings, the ''Epsilon Blade'' is sister ship to the ''[[Digamma Thunderbolt]]''.
  
 
== Deckplan ==
 
== Deckplan ==
 
[[Image:Epsilon-blade-cutaway.jpg|thumb|left|Cutaway view of the ''Epsilon Blade'']]
 
  
 
Upper Deck, forward to aft: Bridge, stairs to lower deck, lounge/galley, crew cabin, weapons locker, upper deck engineering (primarily turret machinery and upper half of engines).
 
Upper Deck, forward to aft: Bridge, stairs to lower deck, lounge/galley, crew cabin, weapons locker, upper deck engineering (primarily turret machinery and upper half of engines).
  
 
Lower Deck, forward to aft: Owner's cabin, stairs to upper deck, 'fresher, airlock, hold, lower deck engineering.
 
Lower Deck, forward to aft: Owner's cabin, stairs to upper deck, 'fresher, airlock, hold, lower deck engineering.
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== Related Images ==
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<gallery>
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Image:Epsilon_blade_dedication_plaque.jpg|Dedication plaque
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Image:Epsilon-blade-cutaway.jpg|Cutaway view of the ''Epsilon Blade''
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</gallery>
  
 
== Stories ==
 
== Stories ==
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* (tbc)
 
* (tbc)
  
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==Notes==
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<references />
  
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Latest revision as of 02:03, 16 January 2012

Spacecraft Registry
SCSS Epsilon Blade
Maniakku Jogyosha.jpg
Maniakku Jogyosha (“Fanboy's Rolling Stock”): Ukiyo-e painting of the Epsilon Blade at Narita Airport 09 September 2009, published in the Asahi Shimbun 10 September.
Spacecraft Characteristics
Base HullCustom two-deck scoutship
Length18.82 m (61' 8 7/8")
Width6.1 m (20')
Height6.34 m (20' 9 1/2")
Mass49,895 kg (55 tons)
Drive Type3x ion engines
(2x Anson-Li Gravmasters)[1]
Drive RatingMax velocity 0.05c (15,000 kps)
Armament1x 5"/25 linear accelerator gun
Primary ManufacturerAnderson Spaceflight
EADS Astrum
OwnerStellvia Corporation
Flag of RecordRepublic of Australia (until October 10, 2014)
Stellvia Corporation (after October 9, 2014)
FactionStellvian
Registry NumberL5-A-001[2]
Launched21 March 2008
PurposePersonal yacht
Primary CrewNoah Scott (Commander, Gunner)
Yayoi Fujisawa (Pilot)
Kohran Li (Engineer)
Other CrewSora Hasegawa (Engineer Emeritus, 2008-13)
Operational StatusActive
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One of the earlier Fenships and possibly the earliest purpose-built Fenship, the Epsilon Blade is one of the few privately-owned armed ships in Fenspace.

Trivia

  • The Epsilon Blade is named after two deceased friends of the ship's owner.
  • The engines were twin ion thrusters before being handwaved.
  • The ship bears a remarkable resemblance to the parachronic conveyers illustrated in the roleplaying supplement GURPS Infinite Worlds; it is not, however, capable of interdimensional travel.

In most Fenspace Infinities settings, the Epsilon Blade is sister ship to the Digamma Thunderbolt.

Deckplan

Upper Deck, forward to aft: Bridge, stairs to lower deck, lounge/galley, crew cabin, weapons locker, upper deck engineering (primarily turret machinery and upper half of engines).

Lower Deck, forward to aft: Owner's cabin, stairs to upper deck, 'fresher, airlock, hold, lower deck engineering.

Related Images

Stories

The Epsilon Blade is featured in the following stories:

Notes

  1. The Gravmaster drives are a gift from an extradimensional source and not public knowledge. When used, they bring the ship's maximum speed up to 0.075c
  2. Not to be confused with "station" L5-A-1, the Stellvia Annex