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HAMEKA UX-12Aq Omniframe Pterois (Lionfish)
Medium-Depth Heavy Submersible (Exploration/Research/Recovery)
Rank: II

Enjoy exploration life!
~ ASTIND Omniframe Project

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Uses the rocket propulsion concept as found by Gestour in the Underwater Camera mod description, but it's adapted for being throttle controllable (see below)

CONTROLS:
Pitch/Roll/Yaw - Gyroscope Controls
VTOL - Side Engine Pitch
Trim - Leg Engine Pitch
FireWeapons - Start Engines
Throttle - Engine Throttle
AG5 - Top Vents
AG6 - Navigation Lights
AG7 - Front Lights
AG8 - Leg Engine Master

STARTUP: Select Rocket and press FireWeapons button for about half a second (loud), so that all four engines have the rocket trail effects.

FORWARD DRIVE: Throttle 100%, Trim fully up. VTOL neutral, use it to adjust depth.

DESCEND QUICKLY: AG8 off, Trim neutral, VTOL down such that side engines face downwards. This is used because the leg engines cannot face downwards.

The machine is powered by four modules of six rockets each as shown above. Save as subassembly by pulling from the red fuselage block. There is enough power to fly in the air, but it doesn't mean you should (lol). Spawn on water... or not, doesn't really matter.

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The UX-12 "Pterois" is an experimental heavy Omniframe - a machine designed to operate in all environments, from space to oceans, and extreme heat and cold. Originally built from the concept of a submarine-hunter, the now-unarmed machine is agile, durable, and capable of carrying heavy equipment in the water.

Specifications (UX-12Aq Pterois)
Length: 9.93 m (base), 11.20 m (forward)
Width: 11.41 m
Height: 10.53 m (base), 9.75 m (forward)
Mass: 48 t
Max. Speed: 39 km/h
Full Power Duration: 8.0 h
Backup Life Support: ~72 h
Safe Diving Depth: 2,500 m
Crew: 1-2

Information (UX-12Aq Pterois)
Type: Heavy Submersible
Role: Exploration, Research
Unit Price: ~$30 million
Units Built: 16 (UX-12Aq only)

Each UX-12 is operated by 1-2 crew. The pilot controls the submersible in the transparent sphere at the front, and a device operator sits in a separate hull sphere behind. It is powered by a pair of side-mounted ducted engines, and one engine in each leg.

The project started as a naval target destroyer. However, it did not meet the desired survivability targets, and was quickly converted into a civilian project. The UX-12 was produced and marketed as a medium-depth research and recovery vessel.

However, the UX-12 was deemed too expensive and complex for a research vessel, and both private and government-based institutions did not show any interest in the machine. UX-12 units are only operated by ASTIND CORPORATION and some of its allies.

Later, a space exploration modification variant was built, with completely redesigned engine pods and legs, and took the name UX-12S. The base aquatic variant was renamed to UX-12Aq for clarity.

Variants

UX-12Aq: Original aquatic design.

UX-12S: Space conversion, classified as Rank III instead of II. About 100 units were built.