Braced Cluster Hull

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A Braced Cluster Hull is a kind of ship structure, fuselage, chassis, or hull.

Description (Specifications)[edit]

A Braced Cluster Hull is an upgraded cluster hull that is braced to allow higher acceleration. Regular cluster hulls are limited to relatively modest acceleration or they fly apart. The braced cluster hull mitigates many of those shortcomings. They are not intended for most world landings.

Image Repository[edit]

  1. A common hull type.
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CBPUSAL Function Designation Streamlining Spectrum[edit]

The Imperial Ship Builders Association (ISBA) qualifies modern naval hulls across this spectrum:

  1. C. Cluster. An accumulation of compartments.
  2. B. Braced Cluster. Structured for higher acceleration.
  3. P. Planetoid. A hollowed nickel-iron asteroid.
  4. U. Unstreamlined. Protrusions increase drag.
  5. S. Streamlined. Cowlings and fairings decrease drag.
  6. A. Airframe. Winged for performance in atmosphere.
  7. L. Lifting Body. Radically streamlined lifting-surfaces.

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

No information yet available.

Selected Craft Using Braced Cluster Hulls[edit]

0 Representative Braced Hull configuration ships
Class Superclass Tons TL Origin G Jump Illustration Canon
Class Superclass Tons TL Origin G Jump Illustration Canon


1 Representative Braced Cluster Hull configuration ships
Class Superclass Tons TL Origin G Jump Illustration Canon
Class Superclass Tons TL Origin G Jump Illustration Canon
Delta Princess class Merchant A 100 9 Third Imperium 1 1 Yes


0 Representative Oreo Pattern Hull configuration ships
Class Superclass Tons TL Origin G Jump Illustration Canon
Class Superclass Tons TL Origin G Jump Illustration Canon


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