Dashiell Retrofit™
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION:
- Intent: To create a modular prefabrication & habitat deployment vehicle to settle new territories, manufactured by Dashiell Retrofit™ and dubbed the AT-CMH (All-Terrain - Colony Mobile Habitat).
- Image Source:
- Canon Link: Not Applicable.
- Permissions: Not Applicable.
- Primary Source:
- Manufacturer: Dashiell Retrofit™.
- Affiliation: Dashiell Incorporated™.
- Market Status: Open-Market.
- Model: AT-CMH (All-Terrain - Colony Mobile Habitat).
- Modularity: Yes.
- Production: Mass-Produced.
- Material:
- Classification: Prefabrication Unit, Mobile Construction Vehicle.
- Role: Cargo Transport, Construction, Temporary Housing, Scout-Vehicle.
- Size: Very Large.
- Weight: Very Heavy.
- Armaments: Very Low.
- Defences: Very Low.
- Maneuverability Rating: Low.
- Speed Rating: Average.
- Propulsion: Wheels.
- Minimum Crew: 6 Crew Members.
- Optimal Crew: 18 - 24 Crew Members.
- Passenger Capacity: 12 - 16 Passengers.
- Cargo Capacity: Large.
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SPECIAL FEATURES:
Structural & Construction Systems:
- Modular Prefab Deployment Bay: Carries collapsible or snap-together structures like bunkhouses, command posts, medical units, and greenhouses.
- Automated Construction Droids: Deployed from onboard racks; includes surveyors, welders, diggers, and utility droids.
- Telescoping Cranes & Mechanical Arms: Mounted to the hull for lifting prefabs, placing antenna arrays, or stabilising large builds.
- Integrated Fabrication Suite: Equipped with 3D printers, metal refineries, and repair stations to produce parts, tools, or emergency replacements on the spot.
- All-Terrain Suspension System: Heavy-duty treads or repulsorlift sleds can navigate rocky, marshy, or unstable terrain.
- Anchor Stabilisers: Retractable pylons to secure the vehicle during storms or while deploying structures.
- Self-Levelling Platform: Ensures stable deployment of modular buildings even on uneven ground.
- Habitat Pods (Expandable Sections): Retractable living quarters for up to 24 personnel, with filtration systems, heating/cooling, and private quarters.
- Environmental Control Core: Air filtration, humidity regulation, water recycling, and radiation shielding for hostile worlds.
- Hydroponic Starter Bay: Small, built-in greenhouse or nutrient dome for fresh food cultivation and soil testing.
- Solar Array Deployment Racks: Retractable solar sails or panels with kinetic backup batteries.
- Micro-Fusion Core or Reactors: Supplies sustainable power for long-term ops in low-light or dust-covered environments.
- Power Coupling Grid: Connects to deployed outbuildings and external equipment for unified energy management.
- Command Module: Contains navigation, mapping systems, and mission planning interfaces.
- Holographic Tactical Table: Used for terrain mapping, settlement planning, and live drone feeds.
- Long-Range Communications Dish: Can be deployed to maintain contact with orbital ships or distant settlements.
- Shield Emitter Node: Low-output deflector shield for radiation bursts or minor bombardment protection.
- Automated Perimeter Drones: Patrols and sensors to detect fauna, environmental hazards, or hostiles.
- Remote Sentry Turrets (Non-Lethal & Lethal Modes): Mounted for defence against predators or pirates.
- Speeder/Skiff Bay: Houses a couple of light utility speeders for scouting or hauling.
- Docking Port: For support ships, cargo shuttles, or evacuation pods.
- Emergency Launch Capsule: Ejects vital data, supplies, or personnel in the event of catastrophic failure.
- Advanced Terraforming Kit.
- Biometric Security System.
- Mobile Medical Bay.
- Drone Swarm Logistics Pod.
- Atmospheric Sampling Laboratory.
- Rapid Deployment Capability: Can establish functional outposts within hours of arrival, using preloaded modular prefabs and automated construction drones.
- Self-Sufficiency: Onboard fabrication suite allows settlers to manufacture tools, parts, and even building components on demand.
- Size and Visibility: The AT-CMH's large profile makes it highly visible to orbital scanners and long-range sensors, making stealth nearly impossible. Its bulk also limits maneuverability in tight spaces like dense forests, ruins, or underground terrain.
- Complex Maintenance Requirements: Highly modular systems mean frequent calibration, software updates, and upkeep, especially in hostile environments.
Commissioned by Dashiell Retrofit™, the AT-CMH (All-Terrain Colony Mobile Habitat) is a marvel of frontier innovation—an imposing, multi-functional mobile stronghold forged for the sole purpose of taming the wild edges of the galaxy. Engineered for resilience and adaptability, this vehicle is not just a transport; it is a fully operational command centre, fabrication hub, and temporary settlement designed to thrive in the most extreme and unpredictable planetary environments.
Every component of the AT-CMH reflects its purpose: thick-armoured plating to endure volatile atmospheres, an expandable chassis to support prefabricated structures, and integrated fabrication systems capable of producing everything from essential tools to habitat modules on-site. It carries its own power grid, climate control, defence systems, and life-support infrastructure, ensuring long-term sustainability far from established outposts.
As a spearhead for colonisation efforts, the AT-CMH embodies the spirit of exploration. It delivers the means to build, survive, and expand, laying the foundation for entire communities wherever it touches down. Whether leading scientific expeditions, launching new settlements, or supporting military logistics on developing worlds, the AT-CMH stands as the definitive choice for planetary pioneers.
Out Of Character Info
Intent:
To create a modular prefabrication & habitat deployment vehicle to settle new territories, manufactured by Dashiell Retrofit™ and dubbed the AT-CMH (All-Terrain - Colony Mobile Habitat).
Image Source(s):
https://www.artstation.com/artwork/w0qm1X
Canon Link:
N/A.
Primary Source(s):
Dashiell Retrofit™, Jhaessa Prime.
Technical Information
Affiliation:
Dashiell Incorporated™.
Model:
AT-CMH (All-Terrain - Colony Mobile Habitat).
Modular:
Yes
Material:
Durasteel. Transparisteel.
Movement:
Wheels
Armaments:
2x Heavy Repeating Blasters.
1x Laser Cannon.
1x Laser Cannon.
Vehicle Type:
Other
Vehicle Role:
Construction
Defense Rating:
Very Low
Traction Rating:
Average
Top Speed Rating:
Average
Braking Power Rating:
Average
Corner Speed Rating:
Very Low
Speed Rating:
Average
Acceleration Rating:
Low
Balance Rating:
Average
Maneuverability Rating::
Very Low
Energy Resist:
Low
Kinetic Resist:
Low
Sonic Resist:
None
Thermal Resist:
Average
Radiation Resist:
Average
Minimum Crew:
6
Optimal Crew:
18
Passenger Capacity:
16
Cargo Capacity:
Large
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