Cavalo
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Cavalo
Cargo Shuttle
The Cavalo-class of cargo shuttles were designed by TriWorld Transport (a division of Trinity Exocorp) under military contract to carry industry standard cargo containers. Depending on the type of container slotted¸ a Cavalo can serve as a simple freight hauler¸ passenger carrier¸ prisoner transport¸ or weapons platform. Additional containers have been developed to serve as everything from office space¸ to medical facilities¸ to living quarters. There is no end to the variety of roles these shuttles could potentially fulfill.
The lightly-armed Cavalo (Portuguese for "horse") comes in three varieties: a small version that carries a single HMT-225 container¸ and two larger variants that haul either one or two of the big HMT-337 containers. The variants are designated the CV225¸ the CV337¸ and the CV337-D (for "doublewide"). This product presents the three varieties of shuttle¸ plus several container layouts in both sizes.
The Cavalo's have powerful VTOL engines and gravitics to support hovering and precise maneuvering. A built-in grapple and winch system can be used to retrieve¸ move¸ or deploy containers. Dedicated couplings are designed to secure the pod in place¸ supply external power¸ and allow easy access between the container and the shuttle cabin during flight.
The Cavalo package contains three highly detailed¸ layered PDF files:
• Main Book
o 24 page PDF file detailing the interior areas of the shuttles and containers.
o Contains 3D rendered scenes as well as orthographic views of the ships.
o Includes system independent statistics designed for easy adaptation to your game of choice.
o Background¸ art¸ and text are on different layers for custom display and printing.
• Map Pages
o 17 page PDF file containing complete interior maps and instructions for assembly.
o Miniature-scale maps for tactical combat with an optional 1 inch = 5 ft grid.
o Divided into pages for easy printing in full color or printer-friendly black and white.
o Selectable layers include: grid¸ black & white version¸ and optional cargo.
• Uncut Map Images
o A trio of PDF files containing uncut images of the deckplans for the three shuttles.
o Select either a light or dark background (for printing or projection/display).
o Includes layers for grid¸ black & white version¸ optional cargo¸ and background choice.
Sample document and art are available at 0-hr.com.
These shuttles provide living space for multiple crew members on long-duration flights. Because it can easily exchange the container(s) being carried to best fit the job at hand¸ this versatile craft is quickly becoming a favorite in both military and civilian settings. The Cavalo will prove to be a useful addition to any fleet.