X-Shuttle

A light exploratory vessel, the X11 Deep Space/Atmospheric Shuttlecraft, commonly called the X-Shuttle, incorporates a module for atmospheric flight along with a cruise engine and, on top of its modest bulk cargo module, living space for a family or a decent science team. Because of its combined atmospheric and stellar travel capabilities, it is an ideal vessel for independent local geologic scanning, or surveying operations in distant systems. It has been used extensively to survey planets when the atmosphere prevents their carriers from mapping them in orbit.

Hardpoints

 * 6 Class 8 Guns
 * 3 Class 2 Turrets
 * 1 Cruise Disruptor OR Fighter Torpedo