Carriers & aircraft / Interceptor
MERLIN.
- Length × beam × height
- 12.25 × 7 × 2.5 m
- Exported
- Oct 6, 2026
- Full complement
- 2 people
Dimensions include attached equipment. Art and figures describe this exported edition; gameplay is still in development.

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Edition & provenance
Recipe vf.merlin.interceptor.2
Definition 55CAD6586F307042E810FBEFA6FDF3DED9B21F3C
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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Purpose and tradeoffs
- RoleDesign notes
- InterceptorRegistrar source review for this recipe; context, not a live-instance measurement.
- SummaryNot yet established
- Not yet establishedRegistrar 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.
Hull and dimensions
- Assembled dimensionsMeasured export
- 12.25 · 7 · 2.5 mX length, Y beam, Z height of all exported surface geometry, including attached equipment at its declared rest pose.
- Bounds maxMeasured export
- 6.5 · 3.5 · 1.88 mWhole assembled surface bounds in ship coordinates.
- Bounds minMeasured export
- -5.75 · -3.5 · -0.63 mWhole assembled surface bounds in ship coordinates.
- Root dimensionsMeasured export
- 12.25 · 7 · 2.5 mRoot-part bounds only; not the whole assembled ship.
Part indices: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Discuss hull and dimensions →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
- 242.5 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
- 41,826.73 kgModeled material, including modeled hardware; not certified dry or loaded mass.
Crew and passengers
- DepartmentsDesign notes
- Command: 0; Engineers: 0; Marines: 0; Pilots: 2; Ship crew: 0 peopleAirframe initialization: two pilots; excludes embarked rescue passengers.
- Full complementDesign notes
- 2 peopleAirframe initialization: two pilots; excludes embarked rescue passengers.
- Minimum watchNot yet established
- Not yet establishedNot established for this exported configuration.
- Passenger placesNot yet established
- Not yet establishedAirframe initialization: two pilots; excludes embarked rescue passengers.
- People currently aboardNot yet established
- Not yet establishedThis is an intact definition, not a populated live ship.
Propulsion and jump
- Cruise targetMeasured export
- 160 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: #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18
Discuss propulsion and jump →Power
- Authored ratingMeasured export
- 2,625 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
Reactors: #1
Discuss power →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: #19
Magazines: #6
Discuss weapons and ammunition →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: None recorded in this field.
Discuss armor and shields →Sensors and communications
- Rated rangeMeasured export
- 1,800 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.
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
Discuss bridge and command →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
Discuss boarding and damage →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.
Discuss docking and bays →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.
Supported changes
- Fixed architectureDesign notes
- Authored hull, load paths and role hardware. No generic interchangeable mount interface is established by this entry.Registrar source review for this recipe; context, not a live-instance measurement.
- ProposalsProposal
- Alternative weapons or bay payloads need a reviewed physical compatibility and service contract.Design proposals only; not implemented or certified compatible.
- SupportedDesign notes
- Repair/replacement follows the exact installed definition. Separate research recipes are new manufactured fits, unless an explicit live upgrade says otherwise.Registrar source review for this recipe; context, not a live-instance measurement.
Inspect the machinery 19 recorded components
Actual component positions in this edition. Select a number to inspect its recorded hardware.
1. Compact reactor reactor
- Power demand
- 0 W
- Generation
- 0 W
- Position (X / Y / Z)
- -2.31 / 0.06 / 0.19 m
- Power sources
- None referenced
- Dependencies
- None referenced
2. Flight control and sensors control
- Power demand
- 56.25 W
- Position (X / Y / Z)
- -0.19 / 0.06 / 0.56 m
- Power sources
- None referenced
- Dependencies
- #1
3. Protected power spine feed
- Power demand
- 0 W
- Position (X / Y / Z)
- -4.06 / 0.06 / -0.31 m
- Power sources
- None referenced
- Dependencies
- #1
4. Port propellant fuel_tank
- Power demand
- 0 W
- Position (X / Y / Z)
- -2.69 / -0.44 / 0.19 m
- Power sources
- None referenced
- Dependencies
- None referenced
5. Starboard propellant fuel_tank
- Power demand
- 0 W
- Position (X / Y / Z)
- -2.69 / 0.56 / 0.19 m
- Power sources
- None referenced
- Dependencies
- None referenced
6. Autocannon magazine magazine
- Power demand
- 0 W
- Position (X / Y / Z)
- 2.31 / 0.06 / 0.19 m
- Power sources
- None referenced
- Dependencies
- None referenced
7. Port drive drive
- Power demand
- 400 W
- Thrust
- 225,000 N
- Exhaust speed
- 450,000 m/s
- Position (X / Y / Z)
- -4.31 / -1.06 / 0.06 m
- Power sources
- None referenced
- Dependencies
- #2, #3, #4
8. Starboard drive drive
- Power demand
- 400 W
- Thrust
- 225,000 N
- Exhaust speed
- 450,000 m/s
- Position (X / Y / Z)
- -4.31 / 1.19 / 0.06 m
- Power sources
- None referenced
- Dependencies
- #2, #3, #5
9. Attitude jet 1 jet
- Power demand
- 81.25 W
- Thrust
- 162,500 N
- Exhaust speed
- 337,500 m/s
- Position (X / Y / Z)
- -3.94 / -1.44 / 0.06 m
- Power sources
- None referenced
- Dependencies
- #2, #3, #4
10. Attitude jet 2 jet
- Power demand
- 81.25 W
- Thrust
- 162,500 N
- Exhaust speed
- 337,500 m/s
- Position (X / Y / Z)
- -3.94 / 1.56 / 0.06 m
- Power sources
- None referenced
- Dependencies
- #2, #3, #5
11. Attitude jet 3 jet
- Power demand
- 81.25 W
- Thrust
- 162,500 N
- Exhaust speed
- 337,500 m/s
- Position (X / Y / Z)
- 3.44 / -0.44 / 0.06 m
- Power sources
- None referenced
- Dependencies
- #2, #3, #4
12. Attitude jet 4 jet
- Power demand
- 81.25 W
- Thrust
- 162,500 N
- Exhaust speed
- 337,500 m/s
- Position (X / Y / Z)
- 3.44 / 0.56 / 0.06 m
- Power sources
- None referenced
- Dependencies
- #2, #3, #5
13. Attitude jet 5 jet
- Power demand
- 81.25 W
- Thrust
- 162,500 N
- Exhaust speed
- 337,500 m/s
- Position (X / Y / Z)
- 5.44 / -0.19 / 0.06 m
- Power sources
- None referenced
- Dependencies
- #2, #3, #4
14. Attitude jet 6 jet
- Power demand
- 81.25 W
- Thrust
- 162,500 N
- Exhaust speed
- 337,500 m/s
- Position (X / Y / Z)
- 5.44 / 0.31 / 0.06 m
- Power sources
- None referenced
- Dependencies
- #2, #3, #5
15. Attitude jet 7 jet
- Power demand
- 81.25 W
- Thrust
- 43,750 N
- Exhaust speed
- 337,500 m/s
- Position (X / Y / Z)
- -1.56 / -2.19 / 0.19 m
- Power sources
- None referenced
- Dependencies
- #2, #3, #4
16. Attitude jet 8 jet
- Power demand
- 81.25 W
- Thrust
- 43,750 N
- Exhaust speed
- 337,500 m/s
- Position (X / Y / Z)
- -1.56 / 2.31 / 0.19 m
- Power sources
- None referenced
- Dependencies
- #2, #3, #5
17. Attitude jet 9 jet
- Power demand
- 81.25 W
- Thrust
- 43,750 N
- Exhaust speed
- 337,500 m/s
- Position (X / Y / Z)
- -0.69 / -1.19 / 0.19 m
- Power sources
- None referenced
- Dependencies
- #2, #3, #4
18. Attitude jet 10 jet
- Power demand
- 81.25 W
- Thrust
- 43,750 N
- Exhaust speed
- 337,500 m/s
- Position (X / Y / Z)
- -0.69 / 1.31 / 0.19 m
- Power sources
- None referenced
- Dependencies
- #2, #3, #5
19. Nose autocannon kinetic
- Power demand
- 212.5 W
- Authored range
- 600 m
- Reload
- 0.55 s
- Contact-work budget
- 57.5 game work
- Initial round speed
- 650 m/s
- Position (X / Y / Z)
- 3.19 / 0.06 / 1.06 m
- Power sources
- None referenced
- Dependencies
- #2, #3, #6
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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