That wasn't so bad... Spent most of today finishing off the actual map. I still haven't quite gotten the layout algorithms to be playing nice, but fortunately a friend of mine was able to actually reorganize the rats nest of warp links down in Elysian space. Of course, I went and made it all messy… Continue reading Fleet Management Mk2 – Mod 2
Category: Worldbuilding
Fleet Management Mk2 – Mod 1
So there I was... I had all my fancy pretty mapping software all installed, and then someone on the Starfire discord pointed me towards a nice piece of software called yEd for doing graphic maps. And after some playing around, I think I've got comfortable enough with the tool to actually make use of it.… Continue reading Fleet Management Mk2 – Mod 1
Sketches – Krak Light Cruiser
"Modern" space travel is a comparatively new development for the Krak University States. While only having reliable drive-field engines for a handful of years, the pedagogical oligarchy has shown just how quickly they can take concepts into a developed, if not quite mature technology. Their prototype light cruiser goes with a comparatively classic standard armament:… Continue reading Sketches – Krak Light Cruiser
Close Combat Art
Once again https://www.deviantart.com/d1d2m3 delivers! The second of three images he's been working on has been delivered, and this one is a stunner! While the first one showed off the brand new more detailed Sintillan Frigate, this one not only features the Bulygin-Class Frigate putting in some work, but also shows off a deWulf Slingshot-Class Destroyer… Continue reading Close Combat Art
Sketches – deWulf Light Freighter
While the Zweireiner-Class freighter is the most common, and indeed the classic freighter in deWulf space, smaller designs do exist. A variety of designs and hullforms exist. Some are cut down Zweireiners, whereas others are completely new and different designs. One of those more common designs is the rough-field capable FT1 built by deWulf Heavy… Continue reading Sketches – deWulf Light Freighter
Sketches – Civilian Orbital Station
Civilian orbital infrastructure is common in deWulf space, and this orbital station is one of the more common designs seen. A smaller multipurpose station, it offers both passenger and cargo management capabilities as well as a larger domed concourse area. Six arms branch out from the upper level, providing enhanced docking space for ships as… Continue reading Sketches – Civilian Orbital Station
Sketches – Falke Orbital Elevator – Himmel Station
First proposed in 10.5 AS, the first orbital elevator ever built in deWulf space remains one of the largest construction projects ever taken up in corporate space. Still under construction almost four years later, the two stations have been completed, and the tether is slowly being spun in preparation for deployment. Even though Falke hasn't… Continue reading Sketches – Falke Orbital Elevator – Himmel Station
Sketches – Elysian Traffic Control
One of the challenges in managing flying traffic is managing traffic lanes. Unlike ground traffic, you can't just paint stripes on the road, and with the sheer volume of flying traffic in a modern city, it's impossible to rely on basic elevation management. Fortunately, by the time anti-grav technology is mature enough to be used… Continue reading Sketches – Elysian Traffic Control
New Art, New Details
So for the last two months Sitreps (September and October) I mentioned that I was working with another artist to potentially get some artwork done. In the October Sitrep I finally mentioned his online account (https://www.deviantart.com/d1d2m3), but now I'm finally showing off the first piece of completed art! He's pretty good, eh? This bit of… Continue reading New Art, New Details
Sketches – Elysian Khoran-Class Dropship
The Khorsan Assault Shuttle is the standard multi-purpose combat dropship used by the Elysian Army and Elysian Navy. Similar in overall appearance to their spaceships, the Khorsan is designed for atmospheric and short-range spaceflight, but is not capable of long-distance spaceflight. Quad engines provide reliable and redundant flight capacity, critical since the Khorsan does not… Continue reading Sketches – Elysian Khoran-Class Dropship