Atum-class Mining vessel

The Atum-class is a large planetary mining ship, larger than the Borer-class medium miner, built by Peekie30 and in service with Trinova Technologies.
== History ==
Construction began in the GenXNova Galaxies, where Nova Fleet Dynamics had a shortage of raw resources and was in desperate need of a large miner. Peekie30 started slapping salvage modules, cannons, power reactors and shield generators together and slathered in grey hull. Because of its repulsive exterior, construction was moved from the GenX Galaxies to the NFD Galaxies, so it could be finished in peace. But quite the opposite; the work in progress was accidentaly shot with an under-construction Dunkleosteus heavy destroyer's main cannons, so it had to undergo expansive reparations before the ship could be finished. When it was finished in late 2315, the Atum saw extensive mining action, mostly in the SS Galaxies.
== Systems ==
The Atum features a big 25x47m cutting head with two layers of salvage modules with cannon slave, so it mines every block within 1100m. Her offensive capabilities are limited to a quad barreled dumbfire missile system. The ship is designed to operate in hostile territory, featuring several Hailstorm point-defense turrets and a powerful shielding system, as well as a fairly quick to charge jump drive and Ion passive effect.
== Future ==
There are plans to refit the ship to make it more power efficient, as well as more powerful salvage, shielding and missile systems.
Category:Ships
Category:Nova Fleet Dynamics
Category:Civilian Ships