Star Hammer - Revision history

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Series I

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	==Series I==		==Series I==

	The Series I was a pre-functional prototype. The hull was constructed in the ~~fabirication~~ facilities at [[Utopia Gregaria]], using techniques normally reserved for capitol warships. The hull was then taken to one of Gudersnipe's top-secret research outposts for completion and testing.		The Series I was a pre-functional prototype. The hull was constructed in the fabrication facilities at [[Utopia Gregaria]], using techniques normally reserved for capitol warships. The hull was then taken to one of Gudersnipe's top-secret research outposts for completion and testing.

	Though intended only for ground-based testing and evaluation of the design, the Series I was used to deflect an asteroid threatening the planet, and damaged beyond repair.		Though intended only for ground-based testing and evaluation of the design, the Series I was used to deflect an asteroid threatening the planet, and damaged beyond repair.

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Series III

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	The ship selected for the run was G.S.S. Star Hammer D, second prototype of the Series III and fourth prototype built. Pilot [[Hunter Jusenkyou]] and copilot [[Jason Bur'I]] made their flight in the Utopia System, launching from Utopia Gregaria shipyard.		The ship selected for the run was G.S.S. Star Hammer D, second prototype of the Series III and fourth prototype built. Pilot [[Hunter Jusenkyou]] and copilot [[Jason Bur'I]] made their flight in the Utopia System, launching from Utopia Gregaria shipyard.

	G.S.S. Star Hammer D accelerated to the top speed of her engines before making eight complete revolutions of the star to obtain gravitational boosts. The final boost was delivered by Utopia ~~Auroria, the fifth~~ planet in the Utopia System.		G.S.S. Star Hammer D accelerated to the top speed of her engines before making eight complete revolutions of the star to obtain gravitational boosts. The final boost was delivered by [[Utopia Gregaria#Utopia Ignoria\|Utopia Ignoria]] sixth planet in the Utopia System.

	The Star Hammer's final speed, and the ~~offical~~ record speed for sub-light engines travelling in normal space, was 98.1245 PSL.		The Star Hammer's final speed, and the official record speed for sub-light engines travelling in normal space, was 98.1245 PSL.

	Five prototypes were built, of which two were destroyed by the rigorous space trials. The prototype designated D3B, used to set the speed record, was placed in the starship museum at Utopia Gregaria. The other two prototypes were taken to [[Gudersnipe School]] for study.		Five prototypes were built, of which two were destroyed by the rigorous space trials. The prototype designated D3B, used to set the speed record, was placed in the starship museum at Utopia Gregaria. The other two prototypes were taken to [[Gudersnipe School]] for study.

CourseDirector: /* Series III */

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Series III

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	==Series III==		==Series III==

	The Series III was the final design and testing stage of the Star Hammer-class Blockade Runner and long-range reconnaissance ship. This was also the stage at which it ~~recieved~~ its official classification and ~~comission~~.		The Series III was the final design and testing stage of the Star Hammer-class Blockade Runner and long-range reconnaissance ship. This was also the stage at which it received its official classification and commission.

	Under regulation, the Star Hammer was officially classified as a corvette, though its lack of crew ~~accomodations~~ and armament made it unlikely to serve in this capacity. Hence, the designation of "blockade runner" was given to describe its only obvious function. Long range recon was not a possible application as the ship lacked crew quarters and ~~accomodations~~ for occupation.		Under regulation, the Star Hammer was officially classified as a corvette, though its lack of crew accommodations and armament made it unlikely to serve in this capacity. Hence, the designation of "blockade runner" was given to describe its only obvious function. Long range recon was not a possible application as the ship lacked crew quarters and accommodations for occupation. The fact that at speeds, its sensors could barely function beyond basic navigational needs, further limited this role.

	The Series III was also completed at Utopia Gregaria and manned space trials began. Following the certification of the ship and classification (at which it became an official Gudersnipe School Ship, and thus ~~eligable~~ for setting records) the Star Hammer Team began its first attempts at breaking the N-space speed record.		The Series III was also completed at Utopia Gregaria and manned space trials began. Following the certification of the ship and classification (at which it became an official Gudersnipe School Ship, and thus eligible for setting records) the Star Hammer Team began its first attempts at breaking the N-space speed record.

	The ship selected for the run was G.S.S. Star Hammer D, second prototype of the Series III and fourth prototype built. Pilot [[Hunter Jusenkyou]] and copilot [[Jason Bur'I]] made their flight in the Utopia System, launching from Utopia Gregaria shipyard.		The ship selected for the run was G.S.S. Star Hammer D, second prototype of the Series III and fourth prototype built. Pilot [[Hunter Jusenkyou]] and copilot [[Jason Bur'I]] made their flight in the Utopia System, launching from Utopia Gregaria shipyard.

	G.S.S. Star Hammer D accelerated to the top speed of her engines before making eight complete revolutions of the star to obtain ~~graviational~~ boosts. The final boost was delivered by Utopia Auroria, the fifth planet in the Utopia System.		G.S.S. Star Hammer D accelerated to the top speed of her engines before making eight complete revolutions of the star to obtain gravitational boosts. The final boost was delivered by Utopia Auroria, the fifth planet in the Utopia System.

	The Star Hammer's final speed, and the offical record speed for sub-light engines travelling in normal space, was 98.1245 PSL.		The Star Hammer's final speed, and the offical record speed for sub-light engines travelling in normal space, was 98.1245 PSL.

CourseDirector at 16:13, 15 May 2023

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	Series IV was the production model, the final build of the Star Hammer line. It was at this point that the basic flaw in the Star Hammer design finally ended the program.		Series IV was the production model, the final build of the Star Hammer line. It was at this point that the basic flaw in the Star Hammer design finally ended the program.

	About 12 Series IVs were built, of which at least 4 were taken into custody by [[Jason Bur'I]] and removed from the registry. Six were completed and taken to [[Colony Lun]] for long-term storage. Only two units were ever placed into active service, and remained until being officially ~~decomissioned~~ sometime during the [[Age of the Dragon]].		About 12 Series IVs were built, of which at least 4 were taken into custody by [[Jason Bur'I]] and removed from the registry. Six were completed and taken to [[Colony Lun]] for long-term storage. Only two units were ever placed into active service, and remained until being officially decommissioned sometime during the [[Age of the Dragon]].

	The Series IV set the [[Production Sublight Speed Record]].		The Series IV set the [[Production Sublight Speed Record]].

			==Series V==
			The Series V was built as a high-speed VIP transport. Capable of holding up to 100 passengers, it could technically reach 90PSL+ but in passenger service rarely exceeded eighty. Its primary function was inter-planetary commuter travel with the potential to be turned into a luxury short haul liner. Supposedly the components for as as many as 105 Series Vs were completed, but only six were ever assembled.

	==Criticisms and Flaws==		==Criticisms and Flaws==

	Despite rumor of serious design flaws, there was nothing wrong with the Star Hammer from a technological standpoint. It worked as it was designed, and everything invented for it operated successfully.		Despite rumor of serious design flaws, there was nothing wrong with the Star Hammer from a technological standpoint. It worked as it was designed, and everything invented for it operated successfully.

	The basic flaw in the design was the "question nobody asked", namely: what was the ship supposed to be used for?		The basic flaw in the design was the "question nobody asked", namely: what was the ship supposed to be used for?

	It had quite remarkable capabilities at running blockades, and the ability to easily reach speeds of 95 PSL on the straight away made it nearly ~~invincible~~. The incredibly dense hull armor even made it technically invincible, but the question still remained: what was any of it good for?		It had quite remarkable capabilities at running blockades, and the ability to easily reach speeds of 95 PSL on the straight away made it impossible to hit and nearly impossible to even detect.. The incredibly dense hull armor even made it technically invincible, but the question still remained: what was any of it good for?

	Aside from a few high-profile rescues, the Star Hammer saw little active duty. It was a technological marvel that really had no practical application.		Aside from a few high-profile rescues, the Star Hammer saw little active duty. It was a technological marvel that really had no practical application.

			===Piloting===
			One series problem with the Star Hammer was the extreme difficulty in piloting it. While passengers could be placed in suspension apparatuses to help absorb G-forces, the pilot needed to sit in a standard cockpit and endure forces of up to 40 Gs. This meant very few pilots could bring the machine up to its full potential.

	==History==		==History==

CourseDirector at 04:03, 27 December 2018

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	==History==		==History==
	Though the [[Eighth Power]] is credited with producing the Star Hammer, they were not the true inventors.		Though the [[Eighth Power]] is credited with producing the Star Hammer, they were not the true inventors.

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Siddharth1 at 04:01, 8 December 2013

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Siddharth1 at 02:51, 8 July 2013

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	Star Hammer is the class name given to a series of spacecraft designed and built by the [[Gudersnipe Foundation]] at the [[Gudersnipe School]].		Star Hammer is the class name given to a series of spacecraft designed and built by the [[Gudersnipe Foundation]] at the [[Gudersnipe School]].

	Often described as "the answer to a question nobody asked" the Star Hammer was ~~quit~~ obviously built to set the normal-space sub-~~light speed~~ record, which before Star Hammer's construction in A.Y. 6900 was 86.9742 [[P.S.L.]] with gravitational boosting.		Often described as "the answer to a question nobody asked" the Star Hammer was obviously built to set the normal-space sub-lightspeed record, which before Star Hammer's construction in A.Y. 6900 was 86.9742 [[P.S.L.]] with gravitational boosting.

	==Series I==		==Series I==
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	The Series I was a pre-functional prototype. The hull was constructed in the fabirication facilities at [[Utopia Gregaria]], using techniques normally reserved for capitol warships. The hull was then taken to one of Gudersnipe's top-secret research outposts for completion and testing.		The Series I was a pre-functional prototype. The hull was constructed in the fabirication facilities at [[Utopia Gregaria]], using techniques normally reserved for capitol warships. The hull was then taken to one of Gudersnipe's top-secret research outposts for completion and testing.

	Though intended only for ground-based testing and evaluation of the design, the Series I was ~~flown and~~ used ~~as an impactor~~ to deflect an asteroid threatening the planet~~. The Series I was~~ damaged beyond repair during this event.		Though intended only for ground-based testing and evaluation of the design, the Series I was used to deflect an asteroid threatening the planet, and damaged beyond repair during this event.

	Only one Series I prototype was built.		Only one Series I prototype was built.

CourseDirector: /* Series IV */

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Series IV

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	About 12 Series IVs were built, of which at least 4 were taken into custody by [[Jason Bur'I]] and removed from the registery. Six were completed and taken to [[Colony Lun]] to be placed into long-term storage. Only two units were ever placed into active service, and remained until being officially decomissioned sometime during the [[Age of the Dragon]].		About 12 Series IVs were built, of which at least 4 were taken into custody by [[Jason Bur'I]] and removed from the registery. Six were completed and taken to [[Colony Lun]] to be placed into long-term storage. Only two units were ever placed into active service, and remained until being officially decomissioned sometime during the [[Age of the Dragon]].

	The Series IV was the one to set the [[Sublight ~~Production~~ Speed Record]].		The Series IV was the one to set the [[Production Sublight Speed Record]].

	==Criticisms and Flaws==		==Criticisms and Flaws==

CourseDirector: /* Series IV */

2010-09-22T21:52:34Z

Series IV

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	About 12 Series IVs were built, of which at least 4 were taken into custody by [[Jason Bur'I]] and removed from the registery. Six were completed and taken to [[Colony Lun]] to be placed into long-term storage. Only two units were ever placed into active service, and remained until being officially decomissioned sometime during the [[Age of the Dragon]].		About 12 Series IVs were built, of which at least 4 were taken into custody by [[Jason Bur'I]] and removed from the registery. Six were completed and taken to [[Colony Lun]] to be placed into long-term storage. Only two units were ever placed into active service, and remained until being officially decomissioned sometime during the [[Age of the Dragon]].

			The Series IV was the one to set the [[Sublight Production Speed Record]].

	==Criticisms and Flaws==		==Criticisms and Flaws==

CourseDirector at 19:28, 17 September 2010

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	Often described as "the answer to a question nobody asked" the Star Hammer was quit obviously built to set the normal-space sub-light speed record, which before Star Hammer's construction in A.Y. 6900 was 86.9742 [[P.S.L.]] with gravitational boosting.		Often described as "the answer to a question nobody asked" the Star Hammer was quit obviously built to set the normal-space sub-light speed record, which before Star Hammer's construction in A.Y. 6900 was 86.9742 [[P.S.L.]] with gravitational boosting.

	==~~Star Hammer~~ Series I==		==Series I==

	The Series I was a pre-functional prototype. The hull was constructed in the fabirication facilities at [[Utopia Gregaria]], using techniques normally reserved for capitol warships. The hull was then taken to one of Gudersnipe's top-secret research outposts for completion and testing.		The Series I was a pre-functional prototype. The hull was constructed in the fabirication facilities at [[Utopia Gregaria]], using techniques normally reserved for capitol warships. The hull was then taken to one of Gudersnipe's top-secret research outposts for completion and testing.
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	Only one Series I prototype was built.		Only one Series I prototype was built.

	==~~Star Hammer~~ Series II==		==Series II==

	More accuraltely described as the Series 1.5, the Series II was built compltetly at Utopia Gregaria and used initially to complete the testing scheduled for the Series I.		More accuraltely described as the Series 1.5, the Series II was built compltetly at Utopia Gregaria and used initially to complete the testing scheduled for the Series I.

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	The Series I was a pre-functional prototype. The hull was constructed in the fabirication facilities at [[Utopia Gregaria]], using techniques normally reserved for capitol warships. The hull was then taken to one of Gudersnipe's top-secret research outposts for completion and testing.		The Series I was a pre-functional prototype. The hull was constructed in the fabirication facilities at [[Utopia Gregaria]], using techniques normally reserved for capitol warships. The hull was then taken to one of Gudersnipe's top-secret research outposts for completion and testing.

	Though intended only for ground-based testing and evaluation of the design, the Series I was used to deflect an asteroid threatening the planet, and damaged beyond repair ~~during this event~~.		Though intended only for ground-based testing and evaluation of the design, the Series I was used to deflect an asteroid threatening the planet, and damaged beyond repair.

	Only one Series I prototype was built.		Only one Series I prototype was built.
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	==Series II==		==Series II==

	More ~~accuraltely~~ described as the Series 1.5, the Series II was built ~~compltetly~~ at Utopia Gregaria and used initially to complete the testing scheduled for the Series I.		More accurately described as the Series 1.5, the Series II was built completely at Utopia Gregaria and used initially to complete the testing scheduled for the Series I.

	Following the completion of tests, unmanned space trials of the Series II began, culumnating in a 70% power-up of the engines.		Following the completion of tests, unmanned space trials of the Series II began, culumnating in a 70% power-up of the engines.

	The only Series II prototype was lost during space trials when the ~~remot~~ pilots failed to account for gravitational differences caused by the extreme mass of the prototype and it strayed to close to a gas giant. The prototype is believed to still be intact and close to the gas giant's core, ~~though is far to~~ deep to be retrieved.		The only Series II prototype was lost during space trials when the remote pilots failed to account for gravitational differences caused by the extreme mass of the prototype and it strayed too close to a gas giant. The prototype is believed to still be intact and close to the gas giant's core, too deep to be retrieved.

	Only one Series II prototype was built.		Only one Series II prototype was built.
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	==Series III==		==Series III==

	The Series III was the final design and testing stage of the Star Hammer-class Blockade Runner and long-range ~~reconasence~~ ship. This was also the stage at which it recieved ~~it's~~ official classification and comission.		The Series III was the final design and testing stage of the Star Hammer-class Blockade Runner and long-range reconnaissance ship. This was also the stage at which it recieved its official classification and comission.

	Under regulation, the Star Hammer was officially classified as a corvette, ~~however it's~~ lack of crew accomodations and armament made it an unlikely ~~candidate~~ to serve in this capacity. Hence, the designation of "blockade runner" was given to describe ~~it's~~ only obvious function. Long range recon was not a possible application as the ship lacked crew quarters and accomodations ~~needed~~ for ~~any duration of~~ occupation.		Under regulation, the Star Hammer was officially classified as a corvette, though its lack of crew accomodations and armament made it unlikely to serve in this capacity. Hence, the designation of "blockade runner" was given to describe its only obvious function. Long range recon was not a possible application as the ship lacked crew quarters and accomodations for occupation.

	The Series III was also completed at Utopia Gregaria and manned space trials began. Following the certification of the ship and classification)at which ~~point~~ it became an official Gudersnipe School Ship, and thus eligable for setting records) the Star Hammer Team began its first attempts at breaking the N-space speed record.		The Series III was also completed at Utopia Gregaria and manned space trials began. Following the certification of the ship and classification (at which it became an official Gudersnipe School Ship, and thus eligable for setting records) the Star Hammer Team began its first attempts at breaking the N-space speed record.

	The ship selected for the run was G.S.S. Star Hammer D, second prototype of the Series III and fourth ~~over all~~. Pilot [[Hunter Jusenkyou]] and copilot [[Jason Bur'I]] made their flight in the Utopia System, launching from Utopia Gregaria shipyard ~~which ahd become the home-base of the project~~.		The ship selected for the run was G.S.S. Star Hammer D, second prototype of the Series III and fourth prototype built. Pilot [[Hunter Jusenkyou]] and copilot [[Jason Bur'I]] made their flight in the Utopia System, launching from Utopia Gregaria shipyard.

	G.S.S. Star Hammer D accelerated to the top speed of her engines before making eight complete revolutions of the star ~~in order~~ to obtain graviational boosts. The final boost was delivered by Utopia Auroria, the fifth planet in the Utopia System.		G.S.S. Star Hammer D accelerated to the top speed of her engines before making eight complete revolutions of the star to obtain graviational boosts. The final boost was delivered by Utopia Auroria, the fifth planet in the Utopia System.

	The Star Hammer's final speed, and the offical record speed for sub-light engines travelling in normal space, was 98.1245 PSL.		The Star Hammer's final speed, and the offical record speed for sub-light engines travelling in normal space, was 98.1245 PSL.

	Five prototypes were built, of which two were destroyed ~~over the course of~~ the rigorous space trials. The prototype designated D3B, ~~which was~~ used to set the speed record, was placed in the starship ~~musieum~~ at Utopia Gregaria. The other two prototypes were taken to [[Gudersnipe School]] for study.		Five prototypes were built, of which two were destroyed by the rigorous space trials. The prototype designated D3B, used to set the speed record, was placed in the starship museum at Utopia Gregaria. The other two prototypes were taken to [[Gudersnipe School]] for study.

	==Series IV==		==Series IV==
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	Series IV was the production model, the final build of the Star Hammer line. It was at this point that the basic flaw in the Star Hammer design finally ended the program.		Series IV was the production model, the final build of the Star Hammer line. It was at this point that the basic flaw in the Star Hammer design finally ended the program.

	About 12 Series IVs were built, of which at least 4 were taken into custody by [[Jason Bur'I]] and removed from the ~~registery~~. Six were completed and taken to [[Colony Lun]] ~~to be placed into~~ long-term storage. Only two units were ever placed into active service, and remained until being officially decomissioned sometime during the [[Age of the Dragon]].		About 12 Series IVs were built, of which at least 4 were taken into custody by [[Jason Bur'I]] and removed from the registry. Six were completed and taken to [[Colony Lun]] for long-term storage. Only two units were ever placed into active service, and remained until being officially decomissioned sometime during the [[Age of the Dragon]].

	The Series IV ~~was the one to~~ set the [[Production Sublight Speed Record]].		The Series IV set the [[Production Sublight Speed Record]].

	==Criticisms and Flaws==		==Criticisms and Flaws==

	~~Though widely rumored to have~~ serious design flaws, there ~~truthfully~~ was nothing wrong with the Star Hammer from a technological standpoint. It worked as it was designed, and everything invented for it operated successfully.		Despite rumor of serious design flaws, there was nothing wrong with the Star Hammer from a technological standpoint. It worked as it was designed, and everything invented for it operated successfully.

	The basic flaw in the design was the "question nobody asked", namely: what was the ship supposed to be used for?		The basic flaw in the design was the "question nobody asked", namely: what was the ship supposed to be used for?