X-2022 Dropship 🚀

As the NCS Federation spread its reach, numerous patrol craft were produced in contracts with many private companies. While many of these received numerical designations, others were classified projects that could not take up a slot in the catalogue lest they instigate probing from unwanted hands.

The X-2022 Rover Transport was such a ship, created as a sort of all-purpose support vehicle, officially for exploration and yet clearly suited to military applications. It was capable of carrying surprisingly heavy cargos, and served as a dropship for small vehicles. Although primarily intended for in-atmospheric operation, it was surprisingly equipped with a light warp-drive for interplanetary travel. It had light armament, consisting of four anti-personnel laser cannons.

The X-2022 ended up being deployed only at two research stations, and never did see combat despite its probable intentions. However, its durability has ensured that several models still see service.