Thursday, June 21

Cobalt Cuckoo.

Length:

55 ft

Width:

30 ft (at widest)

Engines:


1 standard Jarnell Intersplit engine
1 standard Jarnell Pulse engine (optional)

Airlocks:


1 with 8 class AAA Bremmel safety locks (Note: Bremmel locks can be replaced by optional ScotLock locks)

Weaponry:

None.

Capacity:

4 people

Load:

12 m3

Equipment:




NavComputer with class III radio, onboard entertainment (optional), star map display unit (optional: holographic projector, coupled with NavComputer and touch sensory controls), kitchen (optional), life support system with recycling unit, atmospheric shielding (optional)

Excerpt of the official sales documentation of the Cobalt Cuckoo MkI
(c) Avente Shipyards.


The MKI models were only capable of atmospheric entry when the optional shielding component and Pulse engine were fitted. Later models had an hull upgrade which made the shielding component obsolete.

The first models sold for around SVU 225.000, including tax and had a full two year factory warrant on materials and labor. The Cuckoo was famous for its reliability and sturdiness while having a very reasonable price tag.



Cobalt Cuckoo MkI
...about to start its intersplit engine...

The later models, the MkII and the MKIII had various improvements. The MkIII had standard Atmospheric Shielding built in, standard hull extensions for weaponry and larger cargo holds. In total Avente Shipyards produced and sold about 65 million units over its lifespan, making it probably the most successful craft ever.

The last Cuckoo left the plant in Avente 90 years ago and never flew. It is on display in the museum of Avente Shipyards as a hallmark of small and affordable private spaceships.

There's an active second hand market for Cuckoos of any model and there's a broad variation of modifications and add-ons available from a large number of suppliers. A specialized company in Beyond began selling weaponry for the Cuckoo, making it a well sought after ship for brigands, pirates and buccaneers.

Note that all trademarks re Cobalt Cuckoo are held by Avente Shipyards, Avente, Rigel Concourse

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