K-4 Cutter

The K-4 Cutter is another of Nova Shipworks' entries to the patrol ship market. While the K-1 Gunboat, and especially the K-1c variant, had proved popular with systems governments. In response to some requests given by systems governments for the improvements to the K-1c, Nova Shipworks felt compelled to release a new ship designed for customs and systems patrol.

The K-4 Cutter is a fast, manoeuvrable craft able to keep pace with any fleeing pirate/smuggler craft. The armament package of the K-4 contains a variety of systems suitable for an in-system patrol craft. To stop a ship trying to escape, the K-4 is equipped with both an ion cannon and a tractor beam. As standard for all Nova combat/patrol ships, the K-4 is equipped with a quad laser cannon. A section of marines is carried by the K-4 for bordering actions and customs inspection duty. The most important system on the K-4 is its sensor systems. While its range is inferior to the K-3 corvette, it makes it up with its power which is one of the strongest for a non capital ship.

The K-4 has made a rather limited impact on the market despite its advantages. Imperial customs has made some use of these craft and those governments and corporations that were looking for improved K-1cs. The main reason for this lack in sales stemmed from the already success of the K-1c Gunboat and the flooding of the market from both the other local ship manufacturing companies and the massive influx of patrol ship from outside corporations like CEC and Sienar.

Craft: Nova Shipworks K-4 Cutter
Type: System Patrol Craft/Cutter
Scale: Starfighter
Length: 35m
Skill: Space Transports: K-4 Cutter
Crew: 12 Gunners: 3 Skeleton: 6/+10
Passengers: 5 Troops
Cargo Capacity: 125 Tons
Consumables: 3 Months
Cost: Not available for sale
Hyperdrive Multiplier: x1
Hyperdrive Backup: x10
Nav Computer: Yes
Maneuverability: 2D
Space: 8
Atmosphere: 365; 1,050 kmh
Hull: 4D
Shields: 1D
Sensors:

Passive: 30/1D
Scan: 60/2D+2
Search: 90/3D
Focus: 4/4D+1

Weapons:

Quad Laser Cannon
Fire Arc: Turret
Scale: Starfighter
Crew: 1
Skill: Starship Gunnery
Fire Control: 3D
Space Range: 1-3/12/25
Atmosphere Range: 100-300/1.2/2.5km
Damage: 5D

Ion Cannon
Fire Arc: Front
Crew: 1
Skill: Starship Gunnery
Fire Control: 3D
Space Range: 1-3/12/25
Atmosphere Range: 100-300/1.2/2.5km
Damage: 4D

Tractor Beam Projector
Fire Arc: Front
Crew: 1
Skill: Starship Gunnery
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1-5/10/15
Atmosphere Range: 100-500/1/1.5km
Damage: 4D