Arvus Lighter
From Lexicanum
The Arvus Lighter is a light cargo hauler used by the Imperial Navy to transport between the surface of a planet and space. Forgeworld have produced a model with a wide aquila shaped wingspan.
The Arvus is a small, solid, reliable workhorse utility cargo shuttle, used by the ships of the Imperial Navy for transferring cargos of supplies or small units of personnel from ship-to-ship or ship-to-planet. Squat and durable, the Arvus has two powerful engines for carrying heavy loads. It has no armaments and is not expected to engage the enemy. It is commonly seen on the decks of large Imperial Navy ships or making repeat runs from surface to ship transporting supplies and men.
It is the Imperial Navy's equivalent of the Imperial Guard's Trojan and fulfils many of the same roles. Like its ground-based relative, it also has affectionate nicknames among its crews such as the Hog, the Little Pig and the Onager. The reasons for this title are unknown but superstition among the Imperial Navy believes the machine-spirit of the Arvus lighter to be truculent and stubborn.
The ship's interior is very basic and does not include many advanced systems beyond standard navigational and sensor equipment and proximity alarms. The single pilot has a small cramped cockpit. The cockpit's screen swings up to allow the pilot access from the front. There is also a small hatchway to allow the pilot access to the cargo compartment should he need it.
| Type | General purpose cargo shuttle - small | Operational Ceiling | N/A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Name | Arvus Lighter | Max Speed | 1600kph |
| Forge World of Origin | Bakka | Range | 22,000km in atmosphere |
| Known Patterns | IV-XXVII | Main Armament | None |
| Crew | Pilot | Secondary Armament | N/A |
| Powerplant | 2x RX-60-22 Rocket Engines | Main Ammunition | N/A |
| Weight | 15 tonnes empty | Secondary Ammunition | A/A |
| Length | 8.52m | Armour | |
| Wingspan | 8.2m | Superstructure | 15mm |
| Height | 3.68m | Hull | 15mm |
