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We don't know for sure but its likely (and there is good speculation on Spectrum) that we will see the Drake Kraken as the concept Sale During Citizencon (I'll update OP then)

The Drake Kraken is a capital ship that has space onboard to park and store a few medium ships (up to Freelancer-sized) and transport them around the verse. It serves as a mobile truck stop in function with a small hub of stores (some less than legit) to help restock.[1]

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Today at 7:19 am
A "game-changing" Drake ship will be sold.
The Kraken is the only major ship we know of for Drake. It could be something new, but everyone's running with the Kraken idea.

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The Kraken was first introduced in 2017-12-01 in the vote "YOU Pick the Next Drake Ship". It came second in the vote to be the next Drake ship by backers with 19% of 37696 voters.[1]

 

 

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I'll repeat what I said in Spectrum as a Devil's Advocate, "This is an unrealistic expectation and lot's of people will be let down if they expect the Kraken to be released at Citizencon". IMO I do not see the Kraken as a "game changing" ship, either. I'll add that it may be something we've never heard of before, such as a terraforming ship. But, I advise to go into Citizencon with zero expectations. If we get the Kraken, great, if we don't, oh well. It would be sad to see tons of people hoping to get their hands on and making plans with their bank accounts only to be disappointed.

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1 hour ago, Donut said:

I'll repeat what I said in Spectrum as a Devil's Advocate, "This is an unrealistic expectation and lot's of people will be let down if they expect the Kraken to be released at Citizencon". 

Why is it unrealistic?   Remember this is a concept sale - not a flyable ship.  Making a concept for a large capital ship is very doable - look at the Pioneer last year (my favorite ship) :)

1 hour ago, Donut said:

IMO I do not see the Kraken as a "game changing" ship, either. 

Disagree with you here as well.... per below - this is a game changer (since no other ship ....... not a Javelin........ not an Idris......... not even a Hull E........ can transport medium size ships = only small ships) ++++ a Small Hub of Stores (Retail ship) - to build up Trading like with the Banu MM ===== thus game changer :)

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The Drake Kraken is a capital ship that has space onboard to park and store a few medium ships (up to Freelancer-sized) and transport them around the verse. It serves as a mobile truck stop in function with a small hub of stores (some less than legit) to help restock.[1]

 

7 minutes ago, Devil Khan said:

Hey!

Anyway, I don't particularly like Drake for Carriers. Personally  4/5 medium size ships I'd hope for and I know I am going to be disappointed.

Per above - how can you be disappointed with something that this ship could do that other ships can't do - per above.   I think it is a game changer for sure - and I doubt you would be disappointed.   Drake is actually a perfect ship for this....... you need cheap construction....... easy to fix....... easy to maintain..... cheap to operate === for it to be profitable :)

1 hour ago, Donut said:

 I'll add that it may be something we've never heard of before, such as a terraforming ship. 

CR and the Lore team have nixed this idea many times over the years.  Terraforming is only reserved for large NPC corporations.

 

1 hour ago, Donut said:

But, I advise to go into Citizencon with zero expectations. 

Actually the Kraken is expected.......... and CR has followed through with many of his "idea ships"........ that even got voted down by the community at first.  Example is the Crucible, Terrapin, Hercules (was one of these potential Drake ships), etc......... so I put good odds on seeing the Kraken......... especially since it is Citizencon and they like to Impress people - like the Pioneer for Citizencon :)

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16 minutes ago, VoA said:

Why is it unrealistic?   Remember this is a concept sale - not a flyable ship.  Making a concept for a large capital ship is very doable - look at the Pioneer last year (my favorite ship) :)

Disagree with you here as well.... per below - this is a game changer (since no other ship ....... not a Javelin........ not an Idris......... not even a Hull E........ can transport medium size ships = only small ships) ++++ a Small Hub of Stores (Retail ship) - to build up Trading like with the Banu MM ===== thus game changer :)

 

Per above - how can you be disappointed with something that this ship could do that other ships can't do - per above.   I think it is a game changer for sure - and I doubt you would be disappointed.   Drake is actually a perfect ship for this....... you need cheap construction....... easy to fix....... easy to maintain..... cheap to operate === for it to be profitable :)

CR and the Lore team have nixed this idea many times over the years.  Terraforming is only reserved for large NPC corporations.

 

Actually the Kraken is expected.......... and CR has followed through with many of his "idea ships"........ that even got voted down by the community at first.  Example is the Crucible, Terrapin, Hercules (was one of these potential Drake ships), etc......... so I put good odds on seeing the Kraken......... especially since it is Citizencon and they like to Impress people - like the Pioneer for Citizencon :)

I'll agree to disagree with all of your points and stick with zero expectations. There's no confirmation of anything, and theorizing won't do any good. If it comes, then it comes, cool. But if not, no sweat lost, no tears, no "damn you CIG you said the Kraken was coming" as if they actually did and I know that will happen if it doesn't show up in the concept sale. All we can do is wait, everything more is redundant.

 

Edit: let me add that it brings nothing new, truck stops aren't a new concept and there's nothing game changing about it. If it's a mobile hub, we've all talked about doing that with an Idris or Javelin for years. The Kraken doesn't bring a new game changing idea into the PU.

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10 minutes ago, Devil Khan said:

See every time  they say truck stop I keep getting this imagine of fat truck and an even fatter trucker. *shudder*.

I see a Port of Call  - Like Babylon 5 but smaller (obviously).   If you read some of the Jump Point Mag. from last year you'll know that the Bazaar on Levski is intended to be retail spaces for Players to Rent.   So.......... these Truck Stops (which there will be a few even between Crusader and Hurston)......... will likely be these of stores :)

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15 minutes ago, Devil Khan said:

It would be at the CitizenCon an high price.

eh... it won't be cheap but not super expensive - mainly since it is a Drake ship...... but it will (as a result) have maintenance issues (which will produce cool game play) :)

7 minutes ago, Donut said:

I'll agree to disagree with all of your points and stick with zero expectations.

Well time to be pleasantly surprised :)

7 minutes ago, Donut said:

There's no confirmation of anything, and theorizing won't do any good. If it comes, then it comes, cool. But if not, no sweat lost, no tears, no "damn you CIG you said the Kraken was coming" as if they actually did and I know that will happen if it doesn't show up in the concept sale. All we can do is wait, everything more is redundant.

There is confirmation if you know where to look.   Understand...... JP mag. per above...... understand...... truck stops...... per RTV last week...... understand that CR has pushed his initial ideas even when voted down by community (per my previous post).

Also....... I have a 100% theory crafting record on Wave 4 + Wave 5 + Wave 6 ships so far.   Not all of the ideas are uniquely mine....... (some - and even this one - is reinforced by others speculating - but I am very good at picking up on CIG hints that turn out to be true)...........  Has CIG snuck in a surprise ship with no prior clues or me being able to speculate on it - yes......... but when I have posted a concept ship early like this - I've been lucky every time :)

I really don't even see this as a long shot......

I see the Kraken as a 80%  especially since it is defined as a Drake Ship....... and a Game Changer - which a large ship transport (transporting medium ships) + being a Retail Bazaar = Game Changer per the description.

14 minutes ago, Donut said:

Edit: let me add that it brings nothing new, truck stops aren't a new concept and there's nothing game changing about it. If it's a mobile hub, we've all talked about doing that with an Idris or Javelin for years. The Kraken doesn't bring a new game changing idea into the PU.

See the post I just made about the Hull E on the Hull Ship post - 

 

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The Kraken carrying Medium size ships (as oppose to small) = Game Changer

The Javelin and Idris aren't really "mobile hubs" - they are military ships who's function and layout doesn't promote them being a "Hub"...... however....... the Javelin is really no more than a "shell" for players so if you want you could convert it into a Hub but that would be a waste.

A mobile Bazaar has been done with the Banu MM but not yet realized....... (and even with the Bazaar at Levski  per JP)  so it is a Game Changer really at this point bringing Player owned retail kiosks to the PU :)

 

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However, one thing. If it is a carrier and CAN resupply/re-arm the ships it does apply to me more. However, unless it can carrier 4/5 ships minimum. Then I wouldn't even look at it.

 

Edit @VoA One thing the Devs said it(Hulls) is only for transporting and not separating mid flight.

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29 minutes ago, Devil Khan said:

However, one thing. If it is a carrier and CAN resupply/re-arm the ships it does apply to me more. However, unless it can carrier 4/5 ships minimum. Then I wouldn't even look at it.

 

Edit @VoA One thing the Devs said it(Hulls) is only for transporting and not separating mid flight.

You just answered your own question with your "Edit"

The Kraken I think is unlikely to be a Carrier - more of a Transport ship - not an In-Combat refuel / resupply / repair ship like the Javelin and Idris and Polaris.   The Kraken won't be a military ship really just a Ship Transport / Port of Call / Bazaar ------- that's my take on it.   I could be wrong on this but I doubt it - fairly confident we'll see the Kraken and it will be per this description ;)

I just red some more on Spectrum and this guy has it right on - similar to my take on it above....

Caedus@Jacen_Solo
Today at 3:40 pm

Kraken mobile truck stop: between $900 and $1000. Limited number sold (about the same quantity as the pioneer). Pads for 6 medium ships (or 12 fighters) accommodation for around 24 "guests" + 12 crew of the Kraken itself, some shop space like the merchantman, but not as much, basic repair facilities and refueling capability. I expect it will be around the length of the Idris, but wider to accommodate all the pads.
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4 hours ago, Danakar Endeel said:

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From the movie Spaceballs. The central part and thrusters even looks similar in design compared to a Drake Caterpillar :P

 

I saw your post on this on Spectrum as well @Danakar Endeel 

Conceptually you are probably not far off - and the advertising signs aren't as silly as they seem - and CIG has done it before.   If you've watched any of Disco Lando's (Jared's) old WMH video submissions you'll see that he would TOTALLY push for this........ and if you remember the Hull Series -  with the advertising ........ and when they came out with the Xi'An refueling in lore you'll see we might see this one day - hopefully with the Kraken 

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https://starcitizen.tools/CTR

CTR

From the Star Citizen Wiki, the fidelity™ encyclopedia
 
 
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CTR
Industry Ship refueling and repair services
Race Xi’an
Fate Owned by Jysho Corporation
Founded End of the 29th century
Demographic Civillian

CTR is a franchise of stations offering refueling and repair services owned by the Xi’An company Jysho Corporation.[1] It is the one of the first fully Xi’An-owned businesses to open and operate in UEE space. It has a large presence in the Xi’An Empire and UEE systems close to the Perry Line.[2][3] Since Xi’An culture prides itself on efficiency, and repair operations conducted by CTR are very efficent compared to its Human counterparts.[4]

History

CTR was formed around the end of 29th century, it enjoyed a steady rise to prominence within the Xi’An Empire by providing fuel and repair services at affordable prices, eventually becoming one of the most trusted providers to the Xi’An civilian population.[2]

In February of 2944, the UEE Senate granted Jysho Corporation a business certificate to open franchises in the UEE.[1] In 2944-02-09, the representatives of the Jysho Corporation came to the city of Aydo on Green to open first CTR in the UEE, which is also the first time a wholly-Xi’An corporation has opened a business on a Human planet. Over the years CTR has slowly been gaining market share in the Human space.[2]

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Queue facepalm mode ...

*Facepalm*

End facepalm mode.

Ok at least She does have 6/12 ships.

If I'd build it. I'd put bridge up front with flight bridge at front (facing the back). The 6 bays spilt 3x port and 3x starboard. Having the bays and not pads so have them elevator into the bay. Slow moving, but long range.  

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During an ATV or Revers the verse, a developer said that it will take 8 - 12 refueling stops to go to Hurston. 
The game changer may just be a ship with enough fuel capacity to perform this trip in 1 or 2 refuelling stops ... 

But it will be nice that they put in line a true escort carrier : the actuel designs waste a vaste amount of room : the Idris and Javelin are not very efficient to host an air wing ... 
A more "room efficient" ship is certainly feasible... 

On the other side, if it said that Drake will make something a little bit different from their pirate / utilitary ships ... it may not be a combat ship ... 
They already have cargo, data runing, interdiction and multi mission ships ... what is missing in the line up ? 
VIP ship ? ... not realy the style of the company
Recon / racing ship
Mining / Repair / Scavenger ship 
Science vessel
Colonial ship ... I will put my bet on a small outpost building ship ... to setup drug labs in remote location ^^

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It is most likely the 1st mini carrier in SC. A pirate carrier/mobile base which can hold a few ships for a pirate clan. I guess limited repair facilities, refueling, leisure and some bazaars for guns or clothing. Being Drake they will probably call it something else but it will be a pirate mini carrier. 😉 Just look at the name “Kraken” that describes a creature that attacks ships out of the blue. (Maybe it has 4 “tentacles” that hold ships which can launch forward and attack the enemy😂 ).  They could also add limited reclaiming machinery in the form of tentacles to make the name even more appropriate ...

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4 hours ago, Devil Khan said:

Idris has been given the pocket carrier already by CR stamp.

Agreed - The "Combat" carriers will be the military ships like the Idris, Javelin, Polaris...... aside from Snub carriers like the Connies

5 hours ago, Booster Terrik said:

It is most likely the 1st mini carrier in SC. A pirate carrier/mobile base which can hold a few ships for a pirate clan. I guess limited repair facilities, refueling, leisure and some bazaars for guns or clothing. Being Drake they will probably call it something else but it will be a pirate mini carrier. 😉 

The Kraken is unlikely to be a Carrier Ship (launching / restocking / refueling in a combat situations).... rather it will be a Non_Combat - Transport for Ships - similar to the Hull E but it may also have non-combat support functions like re-fueling.

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6 hours ago, Booster Terrik said:

Anything that can launch and recover ships can be considered a combat carrier, it just depends which ships it launches 😉 The kraken will be less capable than an Idris but I think it will be more capable than you think @VoA 😉

No I am pretty sure I am spot on with this one........ and the Kraken won't be equivalent to the Pegasus or Bengal (since it can hold medium ships).

There is a big difference (and CR and CIG has already make the comparison with the Hull E Concept Sale - for Combat Carrier vs a Ship Transport) - between a military (combat) carrier and a Ferry or Transport Ship...... see images below to catch a clue ;)

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^^^^^Pegasus or Bengal vs...........

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^^^^ Kraken

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Naaaaaaaaaaaah I think it will be more like this:

Bengal: (Nimitz class carrier, displacement about 100.000 tons, 90 aircraft and 5500 crew)

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Idris is more like this (US next gen frigate contender):

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Kraken :HTMS Chakri Naruebet (displacement 11.000 tons, 10 aircraft and 600 crew)

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It could be that it looks like one of those old carriers which the USA made on the chassis of cruisers, that would be in line with drake's cheap, functional but ugly design philosophy 😉 :

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Carriers come in all sizes from Huge (Bengal) to medium (Pegasus) to small (Kraken?) and then Chris decided (personally I think this was a dumb choice) to add flight decks to regular capships (I am fine with "helicopter decks" for these ships like in the Carrack but the Idris should not have had such large hangars). IRL carriers also differ vastly in size :main-qimg-15fe2b4e9e83c4044701eb1c9dc8718d-c.jpg.79108c4b8ca566ad44f2cb2c57e4c078.jpg

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3 hours ago, Devil Khan said:

Pegasus is as CIG Devs classed it escort carrier. Idris is as CR call it pocket carrier. Both are military units.

Drake aren't military branding. It is a civilian, that is for sure.

Agreed - Don't think Drake has any Military Contracts - even the Buccaneer doesn't have a military contact.

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