| Make | Conlido RVM |
|---|---|
| Low-Stress | 4 |
| Crew | 3 |
| Dry mass | 103,700 kg |
| Cargo bay | 260 m^3 |
| Processed cargo | 108,000 kg (combined) |
Based on the Cothon-212's proven design, the 217 features an experimental variable geometry processed cargo storage, able to adapt to mission requirements on the fly by dynamically resizing the internal containers. Few of these ships were build, finding use in local operations. Her mass and reduced total cargo capacity make her unsuitable for interplanetary transport.
The Conlido RVM Cothon-217 "Bender" is a variant of the Cothon-212 cargo hauler. This ship's primary distinction is its variable geometry cargo hold, which allows it to make room for more than the standard capacity for a given type of ore at the cost of total cargo space. Rather than carrying a maximum of 27,000kg of each type of ore, the Cothon-217 can carry a total of 108,000kg in any combination. The Cothon-217 has a dry weight of 20,000kg more than its cousins.
Hardpoints
The two rear low-stress hardpoints on the Cothon two-hundred series are limited to carrying cargo containers, drones, an NT Mining Companion, a Point Defense Microwave Generator, an NDPT-4205, or an External Impact Absorber.
Variants
| Name | Dry mass | Processed cargo | Engines | EMP shielding | Stripped hull price | Variant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cothon-212 | 83,700 kg | 27,000 kg | 1 | 100 MJ | 79,549 E$ | |
| Cothon-213 "Triplet" | 84,700 kg | 27,000 kg | 3 | 78,149 E$ | Triple main engines | |
| Cothon-211 "Chonker" | 83,700 kg | 27,000 kg | 1 | 100 MJ | 79,549 E$ | Larger excavator |
| Cothon-217 "Bender" | 103,700 kg | 108,000 kg (combined) | 1 | 100 MJ | 102,049 E$ | Variable processed cargo storage |