The 武藏工业与星航株式会社 Hull series of ships is a series of utilitarian cargo haulers that have the highest cargo capacity in their class, but sacrifice defenses and extra features. The MISC series is an inter-connected system of ships designed around the same principles and intended to share the same equipment and maintenance processes[1].
For most of the concern’s history, the majority of MISC’s business has come from the production output of its heavy industrial division. MISC-HI is chiefly responsible for the Hull series range of configurable bulk transport spacecraft that have become ubiquitous in 地球联合帝国 space. These sturdy, modular hulls are the basis for the majority of Human corporate shipping. Their unexpected popularity among the 希安 has spawned an unlikely business relationship (and a string of imitators on the other side of the border)[2].
MISC has created the Hull A through E to provide countless options for every type of merchant: from the single-person Hull A to the super-massive Hull E bulk freighter, there’s a Hull for every job. Each ship includes a manned cab, a drive unit and a telescoping cargo spindle. When laden, the spindle expands to accept cargo pallets; while unloaded, the spindle retracts for faster, more maneuverable travel[1]
When the line launched in 2802, four standard models ranged in size from the efficient Hull A to the gargantuan Hull D. The Hull series quickly revolutionized interstellar freight, leading to the standardization of dockyards and cargo processes around the UEE. This led to long-ranging knock-on effects, including over a dozen outside companies being founded or significantly shifting focus to support the Hull design, such as Argo Astronautics launching its MPUV line of short-range cargo ferries.
In 2820, MISC developed a fifth ‘super-freighter’, the Hull E, which has since become the de facto interplanetary bulk goods transporter, with docks around the galaxy moving cargo containers back and forth from the huge ships around the clock[2]
The 武藏工业与星航株式会社Hull A is a small, efficient cargo hauler, and is the smallest of the Hull series. Featuring a retracting external cargo spindle and powerful engines, this ship has the largest cargo capacity in its size class. Care should be taken in dangerous systems without an escort, as the Hull A lacks significant offensive or defensive capabilities. Additionally, the Hull A (and B) are often used as surface-to-orbit ferries.[3]
The Hull B is a more rugged option most often compared to MISC’s own 自由枪骑兵. But where the 自由枪骑兵 is equipped for long range exploration and other roles, the Hull B is a pure cargo transport.
The ultimate edition of the Hull series. A ship so massive it requires proper planning and preparation for the trips it will make.
Paints (Hull A)
The following paints (skins) can be used on all variants of the Hull A.
"Dusk"
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Dark Grey in colour with gold accents.
For the long-haul cargo captains who prefer to make a subtle statement when it comes to their freighter, MISC offers the distinguished Hull A Dusk paint scheme. A complete grey hull highlights the ship’s classic silhouette with tasteful gold trim.
White and dark grey in colour with yellow accents.
Cargo hauling takes on a bold new look with the Hull A Empyrean paint scheme which features a dynamic tricolor layout. Yellow highlights divide a white nose from a grey engineering section lending the appearance of speed to the freighter
Dark grey/brown top half, cream/white on bottom half colouring with sandy colour accents.
Even a hard-working spacecraft deserves to look its best. The Hull A Horizon paint scheme offers a stylish two-tone grey-and-white color scheme that’s ideal for turning heads at the spaceport.
