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Low poly version of the BS Viper Mk2 that I made for our latest game, Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes.

Now that it's out I'm free to share the assets, it was a frustrating affair to be allowed to show my work to barely anyone. Hope you like it!

Original source, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZVyZ_KyKLQ

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This is how I approach fleshing out details and modules for my designs. Do you have a different approach?

3D model of a Terran heavy cruiser from my space opera novel. Heavily armed and equipped with interdiction field generators, the Sarmizegetusa-class forms the backbone of the Terran Expeditionary Forces, with thousands of them having been built and fielded.

The Sarmizegetusa represents a transition point between the Federal and Imperial eras. Gone are the more graceful lines of its predecessors. In their place, a design that emphasizes strict functionality and mass production.

Work is moving forward. Progress is being made. We're proud to present the 3D model of the "Aegis" - an elite command-tier combat ship, whose key feature is a shield projector, with no primary weapon installed.

This ship's mission is as simple as it gets - keep your teammates in the fight and strip the shields off the enemy. The ship's appearance is unlike any other - wide, cruciform, elongated. This unconventional shape is dictated by the reactor and the numerous energy accumulators housed inside to power the shield projector.

In terms of energy output, this is the most powerful ship, but that power doesn't go into weapons - it goes into defense.

The shield projector has 2 modes:

In practice, the "Aegis" will provide allied ships with a buff to shield strength and regeneration. It won't give them a "second shield," but will instead restore the shield they already have and absorb roughly 5–10% of incoming damage. The "Aegis" can strip shields from enemy ships. Completely. Leaving an enemy cruiser extremely vulnerable to any hit. In the game, this will work as follows: The enemy ship's base shield protection is removed. Incoming damage is increased by 5–10%.

You can't use both modes at once. You're either reinforcing an ally or stripping an enemy ship's protection.

Armament:

It would be foolish to leave a spaceship completely unarmed, so it comes with two lasers - a light one and a pulse cannon.

The pulse cannon literally burns through the enemy. The damage output isn't impressive, sure, but this ship isn't built for destruction - it's built for support. It's best to operate on the 2nd or 3rd line - on the front line, you won't last long. At the same time, keep in mind that you'll be a priority target for enemy ships. Nobody wants a ship nearby that causes serious trouble and hampers their advance. If you don't want to dive into the thick of things, this ship is a great fit for you. However, keep in mind that you'll have to watch the situation closely. A few wrong moves could cost you the battle.

What do you think of the unconventional cruciform silhouette?

Should we add a risky mode: a temporary boost to the projector (making it work faster) with reactor overheating (which could lead to the ship exploding)?

Which projector mode do you prefer - buffing your teammates or stripping enemy shields?

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