Quote:That said, the thought just came up whether you (Rob) were thinking explicit single specification ships, or opened up to anything built along general (or specific) guidelines, or what?General guidelines: one-seater with sufficient life support for the pilot (even if an AI is piloting the ship), grav-grab on the front, no weapons.
Hull arnour or a forcefield is strongly recommended (ever since the end of the 2011 season, when the sport became full-contact), but keep in mind that smaller ships avoid obstacles more easily, and smaller ships don't have room for large powerplants to move the armour around or power the forcefield.
The Fighting Angels used 'waved jets - the largest vehicles ever to be used for Astroball - until they realized their jets' bulk and profile were interfering with maneuverability...
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Rob Kelk
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