This topic is for discussion of ship #1194: Santau
(http://knucklecracker.com/particlefleet/queryShips.php?query=thumbnailid&id=1194)
Size: 19x11
Designer: FinalRedge
Desc:
Due to overwhelming criticism and poor performance of "Santo" Class Carriers, the High Command of the Sol Navy decided to redesign the ship alltogether. The new "Santau" Class carriers main redesign is placing the command module in the center of the ship, nullifying the previous carriers obvious weakpoint on the right side of the ship. "Santau" also removes the previously unused missle launchers in favor of more armour plating.
I don't think the particle beams are necessary. And I would consider adding a second tank, next to the command module, but then the ship would look like a block. :(
Note that the "overwhelming criticism" is intended to be constructive.
This ship looks better. Carriers are thirsty, but that can be overcome by a nearby tanker-craft.