Aran
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[edit] Overview
The Goner Aran M1 is an easter egg, and whilst relatively easy to acquire it takes some time to find. It is the only ship in the game that has a Capital-class docking port, allowing it to dock a single capital ship. It also holds the ability to dock a small number of M6 craft.
[edit] Background
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[edit] Physical Characteristics
The Aran is a colossal ship, and is easily visible from the far side of even the largest sectors. This makes it almost impossible to miss with weapons fire, however.
[edit] Combat
The Aran is unarmed, and although heavily shielded, the fact that it is abominably slow and impossible to miss means that a destroyer will make short work of it given the chance. The Aran's combat strategy is simple; jump away as quickly as possible.
Alternatively, use the massive docking bays to jump in an entire fleet. Theoretically, one could dock a single M2 along with 29 Hyperions, which could have 2 Spitfyres each. One M2, 29 M6+, 58 M3+, and a virtually unlimited supply of ammunition.
The number of ships that it contains can be even more impressive, as it has the capability to contain up to 30 TM class ships, like the Zephyrus, each of which containing 4 fighters. So one M2, 29 TM and 116 M3+ ! The only drawback is that we are trading a consequent amount of firepower away, as the TM are definitly not as combat-capable as the Hyperion.
[edit] Equipment
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[edit] Availability
The Aran is not available for sale. It is, however, possible to find it in Unknown Sectors accessed by the Unfocussed Jumpdrive.
[edit] Suggested Roles
The Aran is frequently used as a mobile headquarters or supply dump for the player. It can also be used offensively as a supercarrier.
