Hyperion Class Destroyer (Thanatos)

[CollinMcCaf]

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The Hyperion, for the time being is a non-canon ship. A few weeks ago however I was searching for ship ideas an came across the page Hyperion Class Destroyer, including a concept art for it by Kwibl. A model already existed for the HomeFront mod but I felt it didn't do the concept art justice. As such, here we are.

There is still a lot to do, some things need to be reworked to more closely match the concept art, some things (such as the turrets) are missing entirely. The bridge and section below the MACs being the most noteworthy of future change.

Here's some progress photos, being that there's only a single concept art, theres been a couple sections where I've had to fill in the blanks with Halberd-like details; the engines primarily.

 

[CollinMcCaf]

Here we have some updated renders! I've been hard at work finishing up this model for its potential inclusion in "Downfall: An ODST Story"

 

[PerniciousDuke]

It's coming along nicely! Looking forward to more.

 

[CollinMcCaf]

The ship's exterior is now complete with exception to the Shiva, Archer, and drop pod bay doors.

This ship now has 6 point defense cannons, 1 heavy cannon, 2 MACs, in addition to 3 Shiva nukes and 28 Archer missile pods. Broadside cannons may be added in the future as well. (Same as "The Staff of Charon")

Earlier tonight, I realized that not only could I easily fit a pelican inside the ship's cargo bay, I could fit 16 using a carousel.... So now theres a proper vehicle bay, as part of this I have also included a drop pod carousel. Launching as many as 32 at once, I was able to comfortably fit a total of 96 pods utilizing the empty space between pelican bays.

I obviously have some interior work to do, between this and the bridge, I have my work cut out for me. Then I'll just have to fill out the rest of the interior enough for its use in the game (Downfall).

 

[CollinMcCaf]

Another glorious update! For today we have some updated external renders. The bridge has been rebuilt and is now awaiting its "furnishings", computers, monitors, etc... The hangar is next on the list but for now, I'm finishing work on the interior section of the main thrusters! Currently, they're a little less than half the intended final length but we're off to a pretty good start. Future plans involve adding a large sphere made out of hexagons, octagons, or triangles

 

[anhtrung]

love to see your work there, do you have any HD pelican model? from reach or concept maybe???

 

[CollinMcCaf]

Not yet, but it's on the list. I've switched to modelling for Downfall though, so it'll be a little ways off