Vukota Class Science Shuttle is one of the first EB civilian ships.
About this creation
Vukota Class Science Shuttle was created through a joint-cooperative effort by the Technological-Mechanic Directorate and the Jr.Marshalate. The specific purpose of the Vukota Class is to study gravitational effects on small and micro bodies (such as spaceships and shuttles), however the Vukota Class is very versatile and can be fitted for any number of scientific missions.
The Vukota Shuttle shown, the "Mika", is studying gravity while in orbit around Jupiter. It is piloted by Commander Juultu (an Aresian*) and Subcommander Alexa Kaminskii. Scientists Alfonso Kruer and Rhianna MacDougal run experiments inside the main hull.
* Aresians are a group of humans seperated from mainstream humanity after the disaster at Olympus Mons. They developed a primitive communist society and therefore joined the Eastern Block when contact was re-instated. A cultural aspect is that they do not have last names, but instead families are designated by facial tattoos.
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Building Notes
This is the first large ship to be essentially studless. There are sixteen exposed studs, not counting crew chairs (+8). Overall shuttles are alot of fun to build, because they're larger than fighters, yet smaller than SHIPs, which can be a real drain to build.
Also, I went somewhat wild with using gears for engine details, but I really like how they turned out.
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science experiments area. two maindesks, a graviton sensor and readout station
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the crew. From left: Juultu, Alexa Kaminskii, Alfonso Kruer, and Rhianna MacDougal
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