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The USCSS [i]Aphelion[/i] is a [i]Heliades[/i]-class space exploration vehicle, and is the third of its kind manufactured by the Weyland-Yutani Corporation. The [i]Heliades[/i]-class ships are FTL (faster than light) capable, and are the most state-of-the-art space going vessels produced.

The [i]Aphelion[/i] is near identical in its layout to its predecessor, the [i]Prometheus[/i]. System updates, however, have been added to keep up with advancements in technology. Specifically, these improvements are seen in general operations tech, power consumption, navigation, and sensor efficacy. 

[b][u]USCSS [i]Aphelion[/i][/u][/b]

Manufacturer:	Weyland-Yutani Corp
Product line:	Wey-Yu FTL ships
Model:	Heavy exploration/prospecting vessel
Class:	Heliades-class
Cost:	$1 trillion

[b][u]Technical specifications[/u][/b]
-Engine Power:	Four nuclear-powered ion plasma engines each capable of vectoring hybrid drive in both intergalactic and atmospheric conditions
-Fuel Source:	Ionized plasma drive
-Power plant:	Nuclear fission generators
-Sensor Systems:	Various intergalactic comm antennas
-Navigation Systems:	Independent advanced navigation systems
-Armament:	Armory of shotguns, pistols, and flamethrowers.
-Crew:	17
-Cargo capacity:
	5x RT Series Group Transports
	4x ATV NR6 runabouts
	2x heavy mineral extractors
	8x Class-A individual crew ejection pods
	1x Class-D crew escape module

-Year introduced:	2104
-Role(s):	Scientific exploratory vessel
-Era(s):	22nd century
-Affiliation:	Weyland-Yutani Corp
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[b]To make it easy for players to get a sense of the layout and design of the [i]Aphelion[/i], it will be identical to the ship from the movie Prometheus. I encourage everyone to use the movie, and other online resources, to help enhance their experience in this RP.[/b]