Helios SMC-RE
Everyone knows the Helios MSC-RE by jrandall…
Well here’s the Helios SMC-RE! (SMC – Single Module Carrier)
Class 9
2.07 mil CPU
22.3 kt
This is a cropped down version that is able to house only one Helios Module.
It still clocks in at nearly 2.1 mill CPU and much of the interior has been downgraded from hardened to regular steel to drop some weight, but all of the other components are still there. All of the upgradability (generators, thrust, etc) is maintained through the same slots as the MSC version, as well as the LCD explaination from jrandall.
With vehicle progression becoming more of a theme, this was built to step up in to from a Janus-ASV rebuild, which will handle most of the day-to-day work. That allows the carrier to mainly be exactly what it was designed for: a carrier.
The primary color themes/styles, layout, and sensor logic have been maintained to the best of my ability, but I’m not really good at this, so I’m sure there are bits missing here and there.
The only major difference over just "a smaller Helios-MSC" was changing the hallway portion into an underside access for smaller HVs. This works for things like drillers, scouts, lawnmowers, etc. Also works well for checking on auto-miners, if you care to fly this thing into atmo.
All credit goes to jrandall because all I did was butcher his work to fit my ego.
If you sub mine, please consider subbing his as well:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2387666775
Updates:
8/18/21 – RE Solar Update – I actually just removed solar altogether on this build until something more permanent is put in place. The thin landing strips down the sides of the upper deck work great for the smaller panels. Feel free to drop them in as you like.
