06/10/2023
The RTSS Chiltepin, a long range resupply vessel of the Republic of Texas. An armament of two forward batteries, two side batteries, and a forward accelerator cannon serve to defend against any solar rim threats who would intercept cargo bound for mining operations. A squadron of fighters remains ready inside, with docks on either side of the bridge for quick deployment.
SHIPtember 2023, what an experience! I originally didn't think I'd have time to participate, but all of Space Kook's talk about Republic of Texas spaceships got my gears rolling. The Texas flag containers were built in a day around the start of the month, and then everything else happened in the last 6 days of the month, except the renders which needed more time. I didn't end up getting the underside finished, but it's got a solid frame in there, despite being digital. For those curious, a Chiltepin is the official native pepper of Texas, and I thought it was fitting with the orange containers.