Xiang-Class Transport

The Xiang-Class Transport is a series of multi-purpose, mid-bulk transport Skyships, designed and manufactured by Nipore Yards, at the Nipore Shipyards. The Xiang-Class Transport, meaning Box in Chinese, is one of the most popular skyships in the world, particularly with Freelance traders, and is a common site in the skies or on ground.

General Design
All of the the Xiang-Class Transport's series are built in uniformity. The general design is of a large elongated hexagonal prism shape, which contains its cargo bay, and its possible living space. Above the cargo deck, is the Bridge, which is perched at the rear of the body. The bridge is accessable by a spiral staircase in in the rear. Both series of the Xiang have four 240 degrees rotating engine pods on either side of the ship.

The general design is very robust and utilitarian, as Xiang's are not known for their beauty, but they'll get you where you want to go for sure.

Series 1
The first series of the Xiang-Class, was approved for production in 2042, one of the first commercially produced skyships by Nipore Yards, since their development in 2039. The Xiang-Class Series 1, also known as the Mk I, is the smallest its class, and did not contain a large amount of living or multi-purpose space. Xiang Series 1s are mostly used for short trips and are not particularly popular with Freelance traders who favour more living space.

Series 2
Series 2s have a larger amount of living space than the Series 1, and as a result are more popular with Freelance Traders or Smugglers who will make the ship their home. Series 2s are also larger and are more capable of handling more complex and odd cargo.