Difference between revisions of "GTFr Chronos"
m ("Language" ---> "Language:") |
(→Name Origin) |
||
Line 13: | Line 13: | ||
===Name Origin=== | ===Name Origin=== | ||
− | :'''Meaning:''' '' | + | :'''Meaning:''' ''Time'' |
:'''Language:''' ''Latin'' (?), ''imported in English'' | :'''Language:''' ''Latin'' (?), ''imported in English'' | ||
:'''Alternate spellings:''' ''Kronos'' (Ancient Greek), ''Kronus'' (?) | :'''Alternate spellings:''' ''Kronos'' (Ancient Greek), ''Kronus'' (?) | ||
− | In Greek mythology, Chronos was the personification of time. Some Latin-derived English words contain the prefix ''chrono-'', such as ''chronology'' and ''chronicle''. | + | In Greek mythology, Chronos was the personification of time. Some Latin-derived English words contain the prefix ''chrono-'', such as ''chronology'' and ''chronicle''. Chronos is another name for the Titan ''Kronos'', once the ruler of the universe, and was ultimately defeated by Zeus and his brothers during Titanomachy, the war of the gods. |
==Performance:== | ==Performance:== |
Revision as of 15:23, 15 September 2009
Designed to carry TAC 1 cargo container the GTFr Chronos was commonly used by the Galactic Terran Alliance during both the Terran-Vasudan War and the Great War. A civilian design, it could not defend itself but its relatively high armor compensated for this weakness.
| ||||||||
|
The GTFr Chronos |
---|
Contents
Description:
FS1 Tech Room Description
The Chronos is a freighter of civilian design. As the Terran Vasudan war dragged on, more and more of these vessels were commissioned by the GTA for use in military operations. These vessels are slow but strong.
Developer Notes
None
Name Origin
- Meaning: Time
- Language: Latin (?), imported in English
- Alternate spellings: Kronos (Ancient Greek), Kronus (?)
In Greek mythology, Chronos was the personification of time. Some Latin-derived English words contain the prefix chrono-, such as chronology and chronicle. Chronos is another name for the Titan Kronos, once the ruler of the universe, and was ultimately defeated by Zeus and his brothers during Titanomachy, the war of the gods.
Performance:
Statistics
Type | Freighter |
Manufacturer | Unknown |
Maneuverability | N/A |
Max Velocity | 40.0 - 50.0 mps |
Max Afterburner Velocity | N/A |
Armor | N/A |
Hitpoints | 10 000 |
Shields | N/A |
Length | 164 m |
Compatible Containers | TAC 1 |
Armaments
FreeSpace 1 | |
Turret Type | Amount |
Avenger | 1 |
Veteran Comments
Much better than the Triton. Not only are they smaller, but they have TWICE the hitpoints!
While they are badly armed and incapable of taking care of themselves, because of their heavy armour, you do not need to worry about them that much.