Stratus Class

The Stratus Class Free Merchant is a common trading ship used by free traders. It is slightly outdated, replaced 5 years ago by the sleeker Nimbus Class. The design was created by Starliner Solutions and is manufacture by most Tech 4 worlds.

The ship is lightly armed, with two ventral turrets on its sides. Each can support one weapon, most commonly a Multifocal Laser. There are no additional defense fittings equipped beyond standard armor.

The Stratus has the ability to enter the atmosphere and land on planets. And is equipped with one life boat, that is capable of sustaining the entire crew for 2 weeks and landing on a nearby world.

A standard Stratus has a Level 1 Spike Drive, but can be easily upgraded. One of the major downside of the Status is the lack of any flue bunker or fuel scoops, limiting the range of the Stratus.