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MANTICORE.

Shock boarding frigate with dedicated armored torpedo tubes, eight finite one-way troop torpedoes and a 160-person initial complement containing 96 marines. Survivors need separate physical recovery.

Length × beam × height
75.5 × 27 × 12.5 m
Exported
Oct 6, 2026
Full complement
160 people

Dimensions include attached equipment. Art and figures describe this exported edition; gameplay is still in development.

MANTICORE — three-quarter view from above
Exact ship geometry / three-quarter view from above

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Edition & provenance

Recipe vf.manticore.shock-boarder.1

Definition F08CD25A602D250AD26C263A589CF4400E0D5B8E

Exact native FMesher surfaces; orthographic editorial lighting, authored palette; not an Unreal screenshot. No invented room plan or damage.

Gameplay acceptance: not yet established by this export.

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MANTICORE material-derived boarding sections
Boarding sections / tactical material regions, not rooms or deck plans
MANTICORE side view
Side view / intact exported geometry
Purpose and tradeoffs
RoleDesign notes
Shock troop frigateRegistrar source review for this recipe; context, not a live-instance measurement.
SummaryDesign notes
Shock boarding frigate with dedicated armored torpedo tubes, eight finite one-way troop torpedoes and a 160-person initial complement containing 96 marines. Survivors need separate physical recovery.Registrar source review for this recipe; context, not a live-instance measurement.
TradeoffsNot yet established
Not yet establishedRegistrar design interpretation of the documented architecture; not a new capability.
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Hull and dimensions
Assembled dimensionsMeasured export
75.5 · 27 · 12.5 mX length, Y beam, Z height of all exported surface geometry, including attached equipment at its declared rest pose.
Bounds maxMeasured export
43 · 13.5 · 8 mWhole assembled surface bounds in ship coordinates.
Bounds minMeasured export
-32.5 · -13.5 · -4.5 mWhole assembled surface bounds in ship coordinates.
Root dimensionsMeasured export
75.5 · 27 · 12 mRoot-part bounds only; not the whole assembled ship.

Part indices: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

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Mass and load
Crew and passengersNot yet established
Not yet establishedNot established for this exported configuration.
Embarked craftNot yet established
Not yet establishedNot established for this exported configuration.
Initial fuel and magazinesMeasured export
18,160 kgInitial fuel and magazine stock only; not all mission payload.
LoadedNot yet established
Not yet establishedDefinition material includes modeled hardware; initial fuel/magazine stock is separate. Does not include crew, passengers, aircraft, escape capsules or other live payloads. Not a certified loaded mass.
MaterialMeasured export
18,033,807.03 kgModeled material, including modeled hardware; not certified dry or loaded mass.
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Crew and passengers
DepartmentsDesign notes
Command: 4; Engineers: 39; Marines: 96; Pilots: 0; Ship crew: 21 peopleInitializeCrew + InitializePersonnel, before scenario additions
Full complementDesign notes
160 peopleInitializeCrew + InitializePersonnel, before scenario additions
Minimum watchNot yet established
Not yet establishedNot established for this exported configuration.
Passenger placesNot yet established
Not yet establishedInitializeCrew + InitializePersonnel, before scenario additions
People currently aboardNot yet established
Not yet establishedThis is an intact definition, not a populated live ship.
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Propulsion and jump
Cruise targetMeasured export
80 m/sAuthored cruise target; not a measured speed, acceleration or endurance guarantee.
EnduranceNot yet established
Not yet establishedNot established for this exported configuration.
Jump capabilityNot yet established
Not yet establishedBase hashes identify composition; complete jump hardware, range, spool, fuel and operating constraints need a reviewed specification.
Loaded accelerationNot yet established
Not yet establishedNot established for this exported configuration.

Attitude jets: #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, #19, #20, #21, #22

Drives: #7, #8

Fuel stores: #4, #5

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Power
Authored ratingMeasured export
100,000 WDefinition-level rated output; individual generators and consumers are in machinery. Not a guaranteed simultaneous power budget.
Simultaneous available powerNot yet established
Not yet establishedNot established for this exported configuration.

Distribution: 2, 23

Reactors: #1

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Weapons and ammunition
Damage basisDesign notes
WorkPerShot is the game contact-work budget. It is not explosive yield, joules or DPS.Registrar unit contract.
Mount arcsNot yet established
Not yet establishedFull traversable arcs, depression and obstruction limits are not exported. RailHalfArc is recorded separately where applicable.

Guns: #23

Magazines: #6, #25, #26

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Armor and shields
Armor materialsNot yet established
Not yet establishedNot established for this exported configuration.
Shield operating limitsNot yet established
Not yet establishedNot established for this exported configuration.

Shield machines: #9, #10, #11, #12

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Sensors and communications
Rated rangeMeasured export
2,400 mAuthored sensor rating; not a guaranteed detection range.
Suite and coverageNot yet established
Not yet establishedThe complete receiver, processing, communications and observation rules need a configuration-specific review.
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Bridge and command
ExposureNot yet established
Not yet establishedInternal/external classification requires a reviewed final assembly; a name or visible window is insufficient.

Control machines: #2

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Boarding and damage
Damaged state artNot yet established
Not yet establishedRequires a real damaged-ship snapshot; intact art must not be painted into invented damage.
OverlayDesign notes
Material-derived tactical sections, not authored rooms or deck plans.Native exporter contract.

Tactical sections: Index: 0; Name: PORT; Purpose: Engineering, Index: 1; Name: CENTER; Purpose: Command, Index: 2; Name: STARBOARD; Purpose: Engineering

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Docking and bays
Collar and service interfacesNot yet established
Not yet establishedNot established for this exported configuration.
CompatibilityNot yet established
Not yet establishedA berth record or empty cavity does not certify all geometry, controllers, traffic, crew or service-store requirements.

Berths: None recorded in this field.

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Service and support
Service contractNot yet established
Not yet establishedTender, carrier, rescue, refueling and yard services require separate finite operating contracts. Do not infer capability from visible openings.
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Supported changes
Fixed architectureDesign notes
Armored troop-launch tubes, local stores and boarding machinery define this frigate.Registrar source review for this recipe; context, not a live-instance measurement.
ProposalsProposal
Ordinary explosive missiles or cargo capsules are not documented interchangeable loads for these boarding tubes.Design proposals only; not implemented or certified compatible.
SupportedDesign notes
Authored boarding torpedoes and finite transported marines. Reload/provisioning must use the actual supported service path.Registrar source review for this recipe; context, not a live-instance measurement.
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Inspect the machinery 26 recorded components

Actual component positions in this edition. Select a number to inspect its recorded hardware.

1. Compact reactor reactor
Power demand
20 W
Generation
100,000 W
Position (X / Y / Z)
-9.75 / 0.25 / 0.75 m
Power sources
None referenced
Dependencies
None referenced
2. Flight control and sensors control
Power demand
900 W
Position (X / Y / Z)
-16.75 / 0.25 / 2.75 m
Power sources
#1
Dependencies
#1
3. Protected power spine feed
Power demand
0 W
Position (X / Y / Z)
-18.75 / 0.25 / -0.75 m
Power sources
None referenced
Dependencies
#1
4. Port propellant fuel_tank
Power demand
0 W
Position (X / Y / Z)
-17.75 / -2.75 / 0.25 m
Power sources
None referenced
Dependencies
None referenced
5. Starboard propellant fuel_tank
Power demand
0 W
Position (X / Y / Z)
-17.75 / 3.25 / 0.25 m
Power sources
None referenced
Dependencies
None referenced
6. Autocannon magazine magazine
Power demand
0 W
Position (X / Y / Z)
-0.75 / 0.25 / 2.25 m
Power sources
None referenced
Dependencies
None referenced
7. Port drive drive
Power demand
14,000 W
Thrust
18,000,000 N
Exhaust speed
450,000 m/s
Position (X / Y / Z)
-25.75 / -6.25 / 0.25 m
Power sources
#1
Dependencies
#2, #3, #4
8. Starboard drive drive
Power demand
14,000 W
Thrust
18,000,000 N
Exhaust speed
450,000 m/s
Position (X / Y / Z)
-25.75 / 6.75 / 0.25 m
Power sources
#1
Dependencies
#2, #3, #5
9. Fore-port emitter shield
Power demand
2,300 W
Position (X / Y / Z)
6.25 / -6.25 / 6.75 m
Power sources
#1
Dependencies
#2, #3
10. Fore-starboard emitter shield
Power demand
2,300 W
Position (X / Y / Z)
6.25 / 6.75 / 6.75 m
Power sources
#1
Dependencies
#2, #3
11. Aft-starboard emitter shield
Power demand
2,300 W
Position (X / Y / Z)
-18.25 / 6.75 / 6.75 m
Power sources
#1
Dependencies
#2, #3
12. Aft-port emitter shield
Power demand
2,300 W
Position (X / Y / Z)
-18.25 / -6.25 / 6.75 m
Power sources
#1
Dependencies
#2, #3
13. Attitude jet 1 jet
Power demand
2,400 W
Thrust
6,000,000 N
Exhaust speed
337,500 m/s
Position (X / Y / Z)
-24.25 / -7.75 / 0.25 m
Power sources
#1
Dependencies
#2, #3, #4
14. Attitude jet 2 jet
Power demand
2,400 W
Thrust
6,000,000 N
Exhaust speed
337,500 m/s
Position (X / Y / Z)
-24.25 / 8.25 / 0.25 m
Power sources
#1
Dependencies
#2, #3, #5
15. Attitude jet 3 jet
Power demand
2,400 W
Thrust
6,000,000 N
Exhaust speed
337,500 m/s
Position (X / Y / Z)
12.25 / -12.25 / 0.25 m
Power sources
#1
Dependencies
#2, #3, #4
16. Attitude jet 4 jet
Power demand
2,400 W
Thrust
6,000,000 N
Exhaust speed
337,500 m/s
Position (X / Y / Z)
12.25 / 12.75 / 0.25 m
Power sources
#1
Dependencies
#2, #3, #5
17. Attitude jet 5 jet
Power demand
2,400 W
Thrust
6,000,000 N
Exhaust speed
337,500 m/s
Position (X / Y / Z)
8.75 / -12.25 / 2.25 m
Power sources
#1
Dependencies
#2, #3, #4
18. Attitude jet 6 jet
Power demand
2,400 W
Thrust
6,000,000 N
Exhaust speed
337,500 m/s
Position (X / Y / Z)
8.75 / 12.75 / 2.25 m
Power sources
#1
Dependencies
#2, #3, #5
19. Attitude jet 7 jet
Power demand
2,400 W
Thrust
2,000,000 N
Exhaust speed
337,500 m/s
Position (X / Y / Z)
-7.25 / -5.75 / 0.25 m
Power sources
#1
Dependencies
#2, #3, #4
20. Attitude jet 8 jet
Power demand
2,400 W
Thrust
2,000,000 N
Exhaust speed
337,500 m/s
Position (X / Y / Z)
-7.25 / 6.25 / 0.25 m
Power sources
#1
Dependencies
#2, #3, #5
21. Attitude jet 9 jet
Power demand
2,400 W
Thrust
2,000,000 N
Exhaust speed
337,500 m/s
Position (X / Y / Z)
4.25 / -5.75 / 0.25 m
Power sources
#1
Dependencies
#2, #3, #4
22. Attitude jet 10 jet
Power demand
2,400 W
Thrust
2,000,000 N
Exhaust speed
337,500 m/s
Position (X / Y / Z)
4.25 / 6.25 / 0.25 m
Power sources
#1
Dependencies
#2, #3, #5
23. Picket rapid battery kinetic
Power demand
4,000 W
Authored range
850 m
Reload
0.95 s
Contact-work budget
1,700 game work
Initial round speed
520 m/s
Position (X / Y / Z)
-4.75 / 0.25 / 5.75 m
Power sources
#1
Dependencies
#2, #3, #6
24. MAUL reactor cooling loop feed
Power demand
0 W
Position (X / Y / Z)
-13.75 / 5.25 / 0.75 m
Power sources
None referenced
Dependencies
None referenced
25. Boarding torpedo bay 1 magazine
Power demand
2,400 W
Position (X / Y / Z)
11.25 / -6.75 / 0.25 m
Power sources
#1
Dependencies
#2, #3
26. Boarding torpedo bay 2 magazine
Power demand
2,400 W
Position (X / Y / Z)
11.25 / 7.25 / 0.25 m
Power sources
#1
Dependencies
#2, #3

Contact work is a game quantity, not joules or DPS. Positions and ratings do not establish clear firing arcs or simultaneous operating limits.

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