Caiman

Split Caiman Class TS 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 Strength 16,000 Max. Shield (Total) 2 x 25 MJ (50 MJ) Shield Reactor 500 MW Cargo Class (Min-Max) 2,500 - 3,500 @ XL Laser Capacitor 2,100 MJ Laser Recharge 21 MW                                                                                                          Rear x 1

Split Caiman Hauler Class TS 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 Strength 15,200 Max. Shield (Total) 3 x 25 MJ (75 MJ) Shield Reactor 500 MW Cargo Class (Min-Max) 5,000 - 7,000 @ XL Laser Capacitor 2,100 MJ Laser Recharge 21 MW                                                                                                          Main x 4                                                                                                          Rear x 1

Split Caiman Miner Class TS 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 Strength 15,200 Max. Shield (Total) 3 x 25 MJ (75 MJ) Shield Reactor 500 MW Cargo Class (Min-Max) 4,500 - 7,000 @ XL Laser Capacitor 2,200 MJ Laser Recharge 22 MW                                                                                                          Main x 4                                                                                                          Rear x 1

Split Caiman Super Freighter Class TS 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 Strength 15,200 Max. Shield (Total) 4 x 25 MJ (100 MJ) Shield Reactor 550 MW Cargo Class (Min-Max) 4,625 - 6,475 @ XL Laser Capacitor 2,100 MJ Laser Recharge 21 MW                                                                                                          Main x 4                                                                                                          Rear x 1

Split Caiman Super Freighter XL Class TS 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 Strength 13,600 Max. Shield (Total) 4 x 25 MJ (100 MJ) Shield Reactor 550 MW Cargo Class (Min-Max) 7,375 - 10,325 @ XL Laser Capacitor 2,100 MJ Laser Recharge 21 MW                                                                                                          Main x 4                                                                                                          Rear x 1

Split Caiman Tanker Class TS 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 Strength 16,000 Max. Shield (Total) 2 x 25 MJ (50 MJ) Shield Reactor 500 MW Cargo Class (Min-Max) 2,500 - 3,500 @ XL Laser Capacitor 2,100 MJ Laser Recharge 21 MW                                                                                                          Rear x 1

Split Caiman Tanker XL Class TS 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 Strength 16,000 Max. Shield (Total) 4 x 25 MJ (100 MJ) Shield Reactor 500 MW Cargo Class (Min-Max) 4,750 - 6,650 @ XL Laser Capacitor 2,100 MJ Laser Recharge 21 MW                                                                                                          Main x 4                                                                                                          Rear x 1

Overview

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

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

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

Variants

Caiman

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Preinstalled

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

Missiles

• Mosquito Missile
• Dragonfly Missile
• Firefly Missile
• Aurora Missile
• Rapier Missile
• Firelance Missile

Availability

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

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

See Also

Ships by Class

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