[Challenge3][Cat.A][M-E02] Helios Type-M Landing Craft

[StarHawk3]

Location: E02 Jurin II

Based on Lord Tyrus's build the Helios Landing Craft

In an effort to halt the expansion of other corporations, MANTIS HQ ordered the construction of several Helios Type-M Landing craft. They would help in the redeployment of troops and supplies in MANTIS territories. Jycho Tyrus was to oversee the training of new pilots fresh out of the academy. At first he was dreading it but he soon realized that his copilot, Ellie Kane would be skilled and ruthless like a MANTIS pilot should be.

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The Helios Type-M Lander has a three man crew. A pilot, a copilot, and a gunner. The Type-M Lander has a rotating cockpit to keep its crew oriented at all times. It is also heavily armed compared to other similar landers with two twin Ion Cannon turrets and the inclusion of a MANTIS Mega-Deathray on its wingtip.

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Another difference with the Type-M Landing Craft is its ability to land vertically. This gives it the advantage of landing in tight locations where a lander of its size normally wouldn't be able to.

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The Type-M has the capacity to carry four fully equipped MANTIS special forces soldiers.

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Shortly after refueling, Jycho Tyrus and his crew would be given new orders from the commander on

Jurin II and would be leaving to transport more MANTIS soldiers.

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More pictures under the spoiler tag.

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Thanks for looking. I hope I did the original build justice. C&C welcomed.

Edited January 11, 2016 by StarHawk3

[Immo]

B-Wing + YT-1300 + MANTIS-esque. Nice!

[SpacerSteve]

Great details. It looks quite a bit larger than the original. The landing pad looks great too!

[TenorPenny]

I think you've admirably replicated and improved upon aspects of the original. Nice work!

[KlodsBrik]

Great builds.

I really like the look of the landing site. Great colours and details.

[Kai NRG]

The non-symmetrical shape of this ship is great!

[Andromedas Gates]

The judges awarded you 8 points.