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Recently the top engineers at Guanyan Aerospace Technologies got together with nanotechnicians from The Resi Corporation and developed an entirely new type of space vessel. The craft, which is on sale now, is shown below with statistical information:


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GRX-10 Helblindi
Classification: Aerial Nanocraft (Fighter/Bomber)
Armor Thickness: 15cm/25cm
Dimensions: 8x7x5 meters
Armaments: Variable, 4 energy weapons, 2 projectile launchers, and 2 variable weapon emplacements
Top Sublight Speed: 15,260 kph/17,840 kph
Specs: The Helblindi is the first of a new type of vessel designed jointly by GAT and The Resi Corporation. Called “nanocraft,” these revolutionary ships blend superior Guanyan engineering with Resian nanotechnology. The result is an extremely fast and maneuverable vessel that can actually shift structure between the forms of a fighter and a bomber. Its weapons and armor can be changed midmission by the nanomachines that reside in the weapon casings and outer hull, making it more versatile than any previous single-pilot craft in existence. The Helblindi also has a Class Three Guanyan Robotic Intelligence hardwired into the computers for autopilot and increased system functionality. In the event that the pilot is unable to fly the ship (e.g. is unconscious) the RI takes over and immediately makes for the nearest safe landing zone, whether it be ground or ship based, unless specifically ordered otherwise.
Price: $10 billion for a wing of 36 nanocraft

((OOC: I never did ask, but how are we going to split the money from sales? 50-50 I assume, unless you have other ideas))

Just out of curiousity... how did you make that? Or did you?

An ardent 3ds Max user,
-Wormia

Just out of curiousity... how did you make that? Or did you?

An ardent 3ds Max user,
-Wormia((OOC: I believe he ripped the image from Tachion, or some game like it))

what's so "nano" about this? just wondering...

Can you modify that to not include the fighter/bomber capabilities? The people of Aliedel need a quick form of transportation to far away places but spending excessive amounts of money on features we dont need seems like a waste.

Quote: Dimensions: 8x7x5

?: 8x7x5 what? Meters?

what's so "nano" about this? just wondering...It uses nanites to reconfigure itself from bomber to fighter and back.
Quote: Dimensions: 8x7x5

?: 8x7x5 what? Meters?I asked him the same question. He said yes, meters.
Can you modify that to not include the fighter/bomber capabilities? The people of Aliedel need a quick form of transportation to far away places but spending excessive amounts of money on features we dont need seems like a waste.That kind of defeats the purpose of the spacecraft. We reccommend Klonor or Guanyu's main storefront for all your non-reconfiguring spacecraft needs.

what's so "nano" about this? just wondering...It uses nanites to reconfigure itself from bomber to fighter and back.It has to rearrange at the cellular level just to change modes?! That seems kinda overkill for something easily done by servomotors...

you know.. unless of course it's something outta "The Flight of the Navigator" :P

what's so "nano" about this? just wondering...It uses nanites to reconfigure itself from bomber to fighter and back.It has to rearrange at the cellular level just to change modes?! That seems kinda overkill for something easily done by servomotors...Well nanomachines are also used to add extra topical armor to defend from attacks, as well as preform repairs on the go, so a few small-scale major changes using nanomachines isn't that much.

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The Ineffable Empire shall take 3 wings. 15 billion shall be wired upon confirmation of the order, and the other 15 billion upon receival of the craft.

Most interesting. Ofcourse there are minor issues like the fact that nano-machines are extremely delicate, thus making this thing easy to damage and prone to damage from radiation.

Another issue is that this thing should be significantly more expensive. From what i understand, its pretty much covered in nano-machines and in order for the kind of transformations described to be done quickly enough, there really would need to be a lot of them, and constructing nano-machines isnt that easy nor is it like churning out canned corn from a factor.

The result is an extremely fast and maneuverable vessel that can actually shift structure between the forms of a fighter and a bomber. Its weapons and armor can be changed midmission by the nanomachines that make up the outer hull

Short question.

The thing is made up of nanobots, the pressure in the hull seems to be strong enough to hold the vehicle together while not crushing the bots...

Well, ok, that is certainly... admirable tech.

Unfortunately, there is this thing... nanobots are, by definition, extremely delicate and... not exactly heat resistant.

And this thing is supposed to be an extremely fast, aerial craft.

Aka, lots of friction, lots of heat (I specifically leave out the heat engines usually produce.)

So, errr...

How do you make it that your craft doesn`t fall out of the sky?

(Not to mention the problem of acceleration and problems at high speed maneuvers that might destabilise the nanobots and thusly... tear the thing apart).

~ Ministry of learning new things, DA

The Ineffable Empire shall take 3 wings. 15 billion shall be wired upon confirmation of the order, and the other 15 billion upon receival of the craft.Confirmed. Your fighters should be ready in 2-3 NS weeks, and will be shipped immeadiately following construction. We thank the great Ineffable Bob for his business.
Most interesting. Ofcourse there are minor issues like the fact that nano-machines are extremely delicate, thus making this thing easy to damage and prone to damage from radiation.Who cares if a hundred nanomachines get destroyed if the remaining nanomachines can make 200? Besides, the fighter itself is not delecate, just the ultra-expendible nanomachines.
Another issue is that this thing should be significantly more expensive. From what i understand, its pretty much covered in nano-machines and in order for the kind of transformations described to be done quickly enough, there really would need to be a lot of them, and constructing nano-machines isnt that easy nor is it like churning out canned corn from a factor.We understand your concerns, but you have some big misconceptions. It is not covered with nanomachines, for one, but they can move between areas of the craft due to a built-in distribution system that draws them from multiple areas to whereever they're needed. And, if you're working at an atomic level, nanomachines can churn each other out rather easily.
Short question.

The thing is made up of nanobots...Ah! Let me stop you right there! The thing ISN'T made up of nanobots, it just employs them for a variety of functions. Next question!

Its weapons and armor can be changed midmission by the nanomachines that make up the outer hull,

I see, your explanations help a bit and yes under those circumstances a single weapon hit wouldnt be that critical for the nano-machines. That however still leaves the radiation problem. Radiation would affect pretty much the majority of the crafts hull area. Meaning basically that most of the nano-bots would fall under its effects. And pardon me but radiation like strong x-ray bursts, EMP, and that sort would be very dangerous for nano-technology in general.

Its weapons and armor can be changed midmission by the nanomachines that make up the outer hull, Hmm... yes... I will have to have a word with Guanyu about that. That's not what I invisioned the fighter as...
I see, your explanations help a bit and yes under those circumstances a single weapon hit wouldnt be that critical for the nano-machines. That however still leaves the radiation problem. Radiation would affect pretty much the majority of the crafts hull area. Meaning basically that most of the nano-bots would fall under its effects. And pardon me but radiation like strong x-ray bursts, EMP, and that sort would be very dangerous for nano-technology in general.Yes, I suppose that would be true, however the craft itself is EMP-sheilded using a redirection method, so any nanomachines inside the craft would be fine should it happen to come in close proximity to a star or a neuclear explosion, but the craft could not transform under such circumstances.

Its weapons and armor can be changed midmission by the nanomachines that make up the outer hull,

I didn't have a lot of time to write the description and made a mistake on that part. It has now been changed to what I meant it to be:

Its weapons and armor can be changed midmission by the nanomachines that reside in the weapon casings and outer hull

EDIT: Also, thanks to those who asked questions or pointed out errors. I appreciate it.

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My nation needs inferior targets for our own fighters. We have already run out of targets and, at one point, we were launching cows for our pilots to shoot down. We ran out of cows, so we need about 70 of aircraft. That should get through TuesdayThe Supreme Mattinator will pay you with his pocket change. Now if you would excuse me, we are launching orphans with catapults because we ran out of cannons, all of ours were used as targets. WOW, NOW THAT IS MESSY!!!!

My nation needs inferior targets for our own fighters. We have already run out of targets and, at one point, we were launching cows for our pilots to shoot down. We ran out of cows, so we need about 70 of aircraft. That should get through TuesdayThe Supreme Mattinator will pay you with his pocket change. Now if you would excuse me, we are launching orphans with catapults because we ran out of cannons, all of ours were used as targets. WOW, NOW THAT IS MESSY!!!!Resi Corp receives the following message on a scrap of toilet paper written in crayon. Chloe, a sales manager neko, picks it up and stares at it blankly.
"What do you think this is supposed to be, Bill?"
Bill was her co-worker, and best friend. Currently he was leaning on the water cooler across from Chloe's cubicle.
"Beats the heck out of me," Bill said, sipping his water, "It looks like an order for some of those new fighters. I think I saw a homeless man claiming to be the 'Mattinator' walk in here to drop that off."
"So I should file it under 'C' for 'crazy', then?" Chloe replied blandly.
"Or 'I' for 'Insane'. Right next to the order from that guy claiming to be a 'tree wizard' from Alabama."
"Right then," Chloe said, running the message through the shredder.