Caiman

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Split Caiman
ClassTS Transport
Buy:Comrade @216,360 Cr
Speed (Min-Max)69.4 - 124.4 m/s
Acceleration (Min-Max)4 - 7 m/s2
Steering (Min-Max)3.3 - 5.9 RPM
Hull Strength16,000
Max. Shield (Total)2 x 25 MJ (50 MJ)
Shield Reactor500 MW
Cargo Class (Min-Max)2,500 - 3,500 @ XL
Laser Capacitor2,100 MJ
Laser Recharge21 MW
                                                                                                         Rear x 1
Split Caiman Hauler
ClassTS Transport
Buy:Comrade @873,658 Cr
Speed (Min-Max)55.5 - 99.9 m/s
Acceleration (Min-Max)3 - 6 m/s2
Steering (Min-Max)2.3 - 4.1 RPM
Hull Strength15,200
Max. Shield (Total)3 x 25 MJ (75 MJ)
Shield Reactor500 MW
Cargo Class (Min-Max)5,000 - 7,000 @ XL
Laser Capacitor2,100 MJ
Laser Recharge21 MW
                                                                                                         Main x 4
                                                                                                         Rear x 1
Split Caiman Miner
ClassTS Transport
Buy:Comrade @1,818,871 Cr
Speed (Min-Max)50 - 90 m/s
Acceleration (Min-Max)3 - 6 m/s2
Steering (Min-Max)3.9 - 6.9 RPM
Hull Strength15,200
Max. Shield (Total)3 x 25 MJ (75 MJ)
Shield Reactor500 MW
Cargo Class (Min-Max)4,500 - 7,000 @ XL
Laser Capacitor2,200 MJ
Laser Recharge22 MW
                                                                                                         Main x 4
                                                                                                         Rear x 1
Split Caiman Super Freighter
ClassTS Transport
Buy:Comrade @959,358 Cr
Speed (Min-Max)53.4 - 96.2 m/s
Acceleration (Min-Max)3 - 6 m/s2
Steering (Min-Max)2.0 - 3.6 RPM
Hull Strength15,200
Max. Shield (Total)4 x 25 MJ (100 MJ)
Shield Reactor550 MW
Cargo Class (Min-Max)4,625 - 6,475 @ XL
Laser Capacitor2,100 MJ
Laser Recharge21 MW
                                                                                                         Main x 4
                                                                                                         Rear x 1
Split Caiman Super Freighter XL
ClassTS Transport
Buy:Comrade @2,665,721 Cr
Speed (Min-Max)49.9 - 89.9 m/s
Acceleration (Min-Max)4 - 7 m/s2
Steering (Min-Max)1.5 - 2.8 RPM
Hull Strength13,600
Max. Shield (Total)4 x 25 MJ (100 MJ)
Shield Reactor550 MW
Cargo Class (Min-Max)7,375 - 10,325 @ XL
Laser Capacitor2,100 MJ
Laser Recharge21 MW
                                                                                                         Main x 4
                                                                                                         Rear x 1
Split Caiman Tanker
ClassTS Transport
Buy:Comrade @392,527 Cr
Speed (Min-Max)69.4 - 124.9 m/s
Acceleration (Min-Max)4 - 7 m/s2
Steering (Min-Max)3.3 - 5.9 RPM
Hull Strength16,000
Max. Shield (Total)2 x 25 MJ (50 MJ)
Shield Reactor500 MW
Cargo Class (Min-Max)2,500 - 3,500 @ XL
Laser Capacitor2,100 MJ
Laser Recharge21 MW
                                                                                                         Rear x 1
Split Caiman Tanker XL
ClassTS Transport
Buy:Comrade @959,358 Cr
Speed (Min-Max)45.1 - 81.2 m/s
Acceleration (Min-Max)2 - 5 m/s2
Steering (Min-Max)1.8 - 3.2 RPM
Hull Strength16,000
Max. Shield (Total)4 x 25 MJ (100 MJ)
Shield Reactor500 MW
Cargo Class (Min-Max)4,750 - 6,650 @ XL
Laser Capacitor2,100 MJ
Laser Recharge21 MW
                                                                                                         Main x 4
                                                                                                         Rear x 1

Overview[edit]

The Split Caiman is the smallest TS, but aside from the Mistral it is also the fastest. Since speed is widely regarded as being more important than cargo capacity, the Caiman is one of the most commonly used freighters.

Background[edit]

The prototype replacement for the Mule, it was almost destroyed in the Dragon Incident, but then managed to save 100 people who were nearly killed as the docking crew tried to escape. The Caiman Project went on in Cho's Defeat where it was eventually completed, and put into service taking supplies to rebuild the shipyard in Family Pride. The ship is armed with a single turret and is slightly faster than its predecessor.

Physical Characteristics[edit]

The Caiman is easily recognizable, with an angular, rusty-red hull.

Variants[edit]

Caiman[edit]

Not featuring any fancy title, the basic version of the ship is the standard by which other variants are measured.

The standard Caiman has one set of cargo boxes.

Caiman Hauler[edit]

Hauler variants of ships tend to have larger cargobays and sometimes tougher defences, trading off offensive combat attributes.

Caiman Haulers have two sets of cargo boxes.

Caiman Miner[edit]

Miner variants of freighters can mount Mobile Drilling Systems in the rear turret. They come with Special Command Software, a Mineral Scanner, and an Ore Collector preinstalled.

Caiman Miners have two sets of cargo boxes.

Caiman Super Freighter[edit]

Super Freighter variants of TS-class ships tend to be slower, tougher, and carry more cargo than the base model.

Caiman Super Freighters are identified by one set of cargo boxes and one set of tanks.

Caiman Super Freighter XL[edit]

Super Freighter XL variants of TS-class ships are the slowest and toughest of all. They also carry the most cargo.

Caiman Super Freighter XLs have two sets each of cargo boxes and tanks.

Caiman Tanker[edit]

Tanker variants of TS-class ships are slower, tougher, and carry more cargo than the basic model.

Caiman Tankers have one set of tanks.

Caiman Tanker XL[edit]

Tanker XL variants of TS-class ships are slower, tougher, and carry more cargo than normal Tanker variants.

Caiman Tanker XLs have two sets of tanks.

Combat[edit]

The Caiman has weaker shields than most TS class ships, so its ability to stand and fight is severely compromised. However, since all TS-class ships defend themselves best by running to the nearest combat vessel, the Caiman has something of an edge over its counterparts.

Equipment[edit]

Preinstalled[edit]

All versions of the Caiman come with Trade Command Software Mk1 built in.

Missiles[edit]

Availability[edit]

At least one version of the Caiman is available at every Split Shipyard.

Availability
Variant Cho's Defeat Family Njy Family Pride Family Rhy Family Tkr Patriarch's Conclusion Rhonkar's Might Rhonkar's Trial Zyarth's Dominion
Caiman X X X X X X
Caiman Hauler X X X
Caiman Miner X X X X X X
Caiman Super Freighter X X X X X X
Caiman Super Freighter XL X X X X
Caiman Tanker X X X X
Caiman Tanker XL X X X X

Suggested Roles[edit]

Due to its speed, the Caiman excels at trading in high-competition environments.

See Also[edit]


Ships by Class
Capital  M1M2 / M2+M7 / M7M / M7C
Escort  M6 / M6+M8
Fighter  M3 / M3+M4 / M4+M5
Transport  TLTS / TS+TPTM
TS Ships
Argon  Mercury (Hauler) (Super Freighter) (Super Freighter XL) (Tanker) (Tanker XL) (Enhanced) (Prototype)
ATF  none
Boron  Dolphin (Hauler) (Super Freighter) (Super Freighter XL) (Tanker) (Tanker XL) (Enhanced)
Goner  none
Kha'ak  none
OTAS  Mistral
Paranid  Demeter (Hauler) (Miner) (Super Freighter) (Super Freighter XL) (Tanker) (Prototype)
Pirate  none
Split  Caiman (Hauler) (Miner) (Super Freighter) (Super Freighter XL) (Tanker) (Tanker XL)
Teladi  Vulture (Hauler) (Miner) (Super Freighter) (Super Freighter XL) (Tanker) (Prototype)
Terran  Baldric (Miner)
Xenon  none
Yaki  none


Split Navigation
Core Sectors Family Njy | Family Pride | Family Rhonkar | Family Rhy | Family Tkr | Family Zein | Njy's Deception | Patriarch's Conclusion | Rhonkar's Might | Rhy's Crusade | Thuruk's Pride
Border Sectors Cho's Defeat | Contorted Dominion | Family Ryk | Family Whi | Family Zyarth | Ghinn's Escape | Patriarch's Keep | Patriarch's Retreat | Rhonkar's Clouds | Rhonkar's Fire | Rhonkar's Trial | Rhy's Desire | Tharka's Sun | The Shallows | Thuruk's Beard | Thyn's Abyss | Thyn's Excavation | Tkr's Deprivation | Wretched Skies | Zyarth's Dominion | Zyarth's Stand
Capital Ships M1: Raptor | M2: Python | M2+: Pteranodon | M7: Tiger, Panther | M7C: None | M7M: Cobra
Fighters M3: Mamba | M3+: Chimera | M4: Scorpion | M4+: Asp | M5: Jaguar
Escort Ships M6: Dragon | M6+: Heavy Dragon | M8: Viper
Transports TL: Elephant | TM: Boa | TP: Iguana, Ocelot | TS: Caiman | TS+: Drake
Shipyards Cho's Defeat | Family Njy | Family Pride | Family Rhy | Family Tkr | Patriarch's Conclusion | Rhonkar's Might | Rhonkar's Trial | Zyarth's Dominion | Zyarth's Stand (AP only)
Racial Wares Rastar Oil | Chelts Meat | Scruffin Fruits | Spaceflies | Massom Powder