Ark Model GAJA

Ark Model Gaja

Learning from the previous models and the availability of new technology made the new GAJA Arks possible.

The Arks were equipped with ISAH drives and for the first time Arks had real military grade (Single Layer) Shields. The Nose cone section was armed with 2 Enroe SHIPROCS starters and one 50 gram 200 shot SII Deuterium Slug Cannon. Combined with rudimentary battle sensors and the famous fully automated SHEPHERD Near AI system it gave colonists more than just a fighting chance against potential pirates. The main reason / function for the MIL Module as the nose cone became to be known, however was to be attached to the Landing gear tower of the Ark and to be used as Colony Defense system.

It was a direct answer to the Dai, Shiss and Neo Viking attacks. The plan was that at least 3 possibly more arks per planetary destination would form a planetary defense fort.

The Arks weren't much faster and had the same theoretical max reach of 2000 Light years, but in addition to sleeper cells, they did feature fully functional crew quarters with recreational facilites.

Like the Mega Arks, the new GAJA model landed vertical but could split into three components before final land fall, to make it easier for the Colonists.

The Arks could land on more hostile worlds or make water and underwater landings.

Not only the Arks were improved but the Colonist supply and equipment packages were greatly improved as well.

The GAJA Ark
 
 * Capacity: 50,000 Colonists plus colonization equipment and supplies
 * Length: 300 meters, Diameter widest : 190 meters.
 * Max Dist: 2000 LY Safe
 * Acceleration: 100 km/sec
 * Armament:
 * 2 x Enroe Shiproc Starters with 5 reloads each
 * 1 x SII Sunbore Deut Slug Rail – 50grams x 200
 * 5 x Battle Lasers 1GW/pulse ea – Perimeter defense
 * Shields: GE Shimmer Shields MIL Class 1 (Single Layer)