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XU-1 Lifter (NO DLC)

XU-1 Lifter is an atmospheric heavy lifter. Originally designed for lifting the XU-1 Automated Mining Drone.

* Survival Ready: Yes
* Power Source: Battery
* Thruster type(s): Atmospheric Thrusters only

Not if, but when an unfortunate accident happens to one of my XU-1s, I jump into my LIFTER and go lift it, and bring it back to base so that my Nanite repair drones can fix it.

For reference: XU-1 Automated Mining Drone is an excellent Small Grid, easy to use automated mining drone, designed by pro100tv.
It is using Kek's [PAM] Path Auto Miner script.

FEATURES OF THE XU-1 LIFTER
* Massive lifting capability (see technical notes below)
* Comes with a projector set up as the stem so it should be very easy to self-project & repair
* Simple design, limited number of parts
* It has no unnecessary extras, not even lights (use your suit's lights if needed). It does get the job done, though!
* Remote Controller, and 4x cameras installed so you can send the lifter whilst sipping your drink at your base.
* Use the connector on the tailside to dock with the XU-1.
* Projector included & configured correctly (for easy manual or automated repairs or ship-printing).

Tip (to easily dock with XU-1): Position your Lifter in a way that it hovers while its nose is almost touching XU-1's docking port (Connector). Use keyboard arrow key Left (or Right) to horizontally turn yourself around 180 degrees without moving in any other axis. While doing that, also switch to the tail camera (toolbar #2). This way your view is almost identical to your docking port's view and your goal is to headbutt it and Switch Lock (tool bar #9) while doing so. Then press F to exit the camera view and fly back home using the massive carrying capacity.

TECHNICAL NOTES
* XU-1 Lifter Dry mass = 51t
* XU-1 Dry mass = 64t
* XU-1 Wet mass = 182t
Note: On Earth-like planet, when XU1 is standing vertically (which is its standard operating posture), it starts being able to climb up with about 185t total mass, but 182t is easier to carry, thus we design for 182t.

Total Mass 115t = Lifter (dry 51t) + (empty)XU1(64t)
Total Mass 233t = Lifter (dry 51t) + (loaded)XU1(182t)
Currently, 233t has been achieved!
XU-1 Lifter, on EarthLike planet, can easily pick up and carry a loaded XU-1.

VERSION HISTORY
2025-10-15: Initial release on Steam Workshop