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KHI Heinlein-class Heavy Freighter

Produced by Kazansky Heavy Industries, the Heinlein is Allanea's first foray into autonomous production of civilian, heavy space freighters. It can be ordered directly from KHI, or through the Allanean Arms storefront.

While the technology used in the construction of the Heinlein is not exactly hi-tech as compared to the frontline arms deployed by the Allanean Stellar Navy or the various other navies of the galaxy, it is really unimportant, because it's excellent for what the ship is supposed to do.

It is equipped with two Chlorofusion reactors, one of which is redundant, for extra reliability. While Chlorofusion is of course an outdated technology, not used by anybody for centuries now, it is extremely reliable and cheap, using gravitics to move the giant ship, and. No defenses exist aboard except for CIWS cannon (that also shoot down asteroids), two missile mounts, fighter bays for 16 drone fighters, and shielding (the ship's reactors are big enough to power a Xanthal Type Z shield). Slow x2 hyperdrive is also mounted.

THIS IS NOT A WARSHIP. KAZANSKY HEAVY INDUSTRIES CANNOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR LOSSES OCCURING DUE TO DEPLOYMENT OF THE HEINLEIN IN COMBAT SITUATION

A crew of 1200 people maintains and works the giant ship, assisted by robots. At the destination points, dock personnel and facilities are used to load and unload the vessel – several parts of the ship open like giant covers, making the ship accessible for orbital and atmospheric disengaging of cargo.

A colony ship, whereby the cargo lot is equipped with personnel facilities for 100 million colonists and their gear, is also available (far more than 100 million people can be crammed in there if it's a huge emergency).

Acceleration: 150G
Hyperdrive: x2
Length: 20 kilometers
Diameter: 4 kilometers
Useful volume: 300 cubic kilometers of cargo, or 100 million people in the colony ship configuration.
Armament:
16 drone fighters
500 CIWS cannon
Defenses:
Xanthal Type Z shield.

Production costs: 5 billion, 10 billion for colony ship.
Export Price: 10 billion/25 billion
Production Rights: Not available.

Ships Sold: 399
Revenue Thus Far: 5375 billion
Profit:3140 billion

Deep within the halls of the headquarters of the Bryn Shanderan navy, a number of admirals sat at a round table. On the table was a scale model of the Heinlein. Next to it was a model of the battleship Myrkul built to the same scale.

"Clearly, this foreign design is more than large enough to accomodate an entire battlegroup with room to spare." stated one admiral, careful to not use the word 'Allanean', a swear word in many circles.

"It is far too large." rebuked another. "Just where would we store these things? Our largest docks are designed to hold ships under eight kilometers in length. Where do you suggest that we park these monstrocities?"

"We could simply commission new orbital facilities for docking these ships above Jannath, Vascilia, and Forodren Annon." suggested a third admiral.

"A valid point, but you're all ignoring the more pressing matter at hand. These ships are Allanean." said another of the gathered admirals. The table became quiet for several seconds.

"Who cares? The Allaneans are allies of the Dersconi, and haven't been blacklisted in many years. I don't even recall why we've been so hostile towards them in the first place anymore." reasoned the third admiral.

"They fuck dogs, for one." came the fourth's response.

"Not too much different than fucking your wife though, eh Ted?" shot one of the other admirals. Ted, the fourth admiral, was not amused.

"Even so, what of the foreign systems? Our men are not familiar with the Allanean systems in the slightest, and they're far inferior to our own."

"The Allaneans will do almost anything for coin. It shouldn't take much effort to simply commission the hulls."

"Very well. I'll suggest that we place an order, but if this bites us in the ass it will come out of your coffers, Mike."


The discussion continued for quite a while as the details of the proposed order were hammered out. The details were then sent to the commander of the navy, and then to the Prime Minister and finally the King himself. At every step the suggestions were approved, and the commissioning of twelve modified hulls was requested of Kazanski Heavy Industries.

Alexander Kazansky was sitting in his famous warmed swimming pool – in actuality, an Olympic-sized hot tub. On his left, a seventeen-year-old Girl Scout was purring something meaningless as she downed another glass of Champagne. It was clear she's never had such expensive champagne before, and she clearly wanted to get as much of it down as she could.

"Mmm… Gloria darling…" – the President mused as he put his hand over the girl's shoulders. – "I don't think you should be getting too drunk… it interferes with movement coordination… which in turn could interfere with the fun we're going to have."

"Oh, and what fun is that, Mr. President?" – the girl answered, smirking. She knew quite well.

"It's time you started calling me by my name, really.

. He stood in the pool, facing her, and began to kiss her – a deep, passionate kiss – just as his hands traveled slowly over her body, caressing, searching, pleasuring…

"Ahem."

Standing on the side of the pool was Kazansky's elderly henchman and servant, wearing, as usual, a three-piece suit with a butterfly tie.

"Pavel. This better be good." – the boy allowed himself to be distracted from his activity, and he didn't look pleased with it.

"Sir, we have a message from the Shanderians. They want to buy the Heinlein, with a variety of extensive modifications to reinforce the hull… they'll likely increase the cost."

"Then charge them five times what the original costs. Is that why you're bugging me?"

"Eh. Sir." – Pavel was clearly being embarrassed by the situation – "They're Shanderans. And they kill furries. And these are war vessels they want. Army supply ships."

"Yes, damn it, I know! And I remind you we're already allied to some people in the Anti-Furry Alliance, like Derscon. Yes, it sucks, but seriously, we do a lot to protect the furries. We let in millions of furry refugees every year. Shander doesn't even have furries in its borders anymore. There's no point in denying them a non-frontline vehicle. Charge them 125 billion dollars per ship and leave me alone."

"Very well." – Pavel turned on a heel and left.

"Jeez. I need to fire this guy or something." – said the CEO of Kazansky Heavy Industries and returned his attentions to the Girl Scout.

From: The Socially Acceptable Massacre
To: Kazansky Heavy Industries

I represent a variety of Interests within the Authority, Cypria and the Circle. Combined these interests are desiring to purchase 134 of these trading vessels, bringing the total to approximately Two Point Oh One Trillion Menelmacari credits. Please deliver to the Cyprian Ring, where we will organize distribution to those parties who paid for them.

Yours Faithfully
The Socially Acceptable Massacre
Universal Engagement Unit
Authority Confrontation

Given the giant scale of your order, 2 trillion will be acceptable. Are these to be colony ships, or standard freighters?

From: The Socially Acceptable Massacre
To: Kazansky Heavy Industries

Apologies for not specifying, I believed through the price I would have expressed myself. The Freigher Version is what the parties I represent desire.

Yours Faithfully
The Socially Acceptable Massacre
Universal Engagement Unit
Authority Confrontation

In this case the price is far overstated. 2.1 trillion MC's is over five trillion universal standard dollars. A payment of 1.34 trillion USD in a currency of your choice will be sufficient.

From: The Socially Acceptable Massacre
To: Kazansky Heavy Industries

There seems have been an increase in interest in this vessel since its arrival in Cypria, and various elements inside the Circle have purchased the majority of our current stock. As such we are requesting another two hundred and Fifty Vessels, payment is ready to be transfered.

Yours Faithfully
The Socially Acceptable Massacre
Universal Engagement Unit
Authority Confrontation

[OOC: Madness. But I must run.]

IC: Approved.

To: Kazansky Heavy Industries
Subject: Purchase

The Galactic Empire of Greal wishes to purchase ten standard freighters for 100 billion dollars and two colony ships for 50 billion dollars. The total cost is 150 billion dollars. We request that you send the trading vessels to Hurtrix if the order is confirmed.


Greal Galactic Empire Procurement Division

The KHI happily approves this order.

"Well the Shanderans have already ordered from them, so I can't imagine we will be repremanded for buying a few ourselves." said the Emperor.

"The Shanderans could sit down to a hot bowl of shit and you would want some!" retorted his Minister of Finance.

"Our entire Spacey uses Shanderan designs, and I have already been after them to design a colony ship. They were not interested. This ship could easily be refitted with our systems. We just want a framework, not even a hull. The planets we take with them will pay for these ships a thousand times over, and that is final." said Mundus.

FROM THE DESK OF EMPEROR JULIUS MUNDUS XVI
TOK:KAZANSKY HEAVY INDUSTRIES DEPT. OF SALES

Dear sir or madam,
The Imperium of Belkaros would like to purchase the superstructures for a colony ship and a freighter, which we will arm, armor and outfit ourselves. We will be happy to pay full price for both vessels, even though almost all of the equipment of these ships will not be installed.

Yours,
Julius Mundus
Emperor of Belkaros

We happily approve this order.