MISC Hull A vs Hull B: Choosing Between 64 and 512 SCU
Two dedicated freighters with very different workloads, from smaller solo runs to larger cargo contracts.
There is something wonderfully unapologetic about a MISC Hull. The cargo hangs outside, the ship stretches to accommodate it, and nobody has tried to disguise the job behind a fighter silhouette. The Hull A and Hull B give smaller operators two ways into that philosophy, but the jump between them is substantial.
The Hull A carries 64 SCU; the Hull B carries 512 SCU. Eight times the capacity changes the scale of work you can accept. It also leaves a straightforward question for the owner: do you want a small personal freighter, or enough capacity to make larger hauling jobs the centre of a session?
| Details | Hull A | Hull B |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo | 64 SCU | 512 SCU |
| Listed crew | 1 | 2 |
| Listed dimensions | 30 × 12.5 × 8 m | 71 × 16.7 × 10.7 m |
| Maximum SCM speed | 185 m/s | 145 m/s |
| Status | Flight ready | Flight ready |
Hull A: a freighter you can keep busy
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The A is the smallest member of the family, with a one-person crew listing and a 30-metre hull. Its 64 SCU gives it a clear transport purpose without the B’s much larger footprint. This is an appealing choice for a solo pilot who wants a dedicated hauler rather than a general-purpose ship that happens to have a hold.
A smaller ship can make sense even when a larger one is available. If your preferred jobs fit comfortably within 64 SCU, unused capacity offers no reward by itself. The A gives you the distinctive external-cargo experience at a scale that is easier to commit to for an ordinary evening’s work.
Hull B: the larger job, still able to land loaded
The B’s X-shaped cargo spindle is central to its appeal. It is designed to land planetside with a full load, keeping it useful for ground deliveries as well as space-based transport. Its external blades accept containers up to 32 SCU, and the ship is assigned a medium hangar with space for cargo handling.
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The larger ship brings a two-person crew listing, two Size 2 tractor beams in its current equipment specification, and an interior with habitation, a mess area and toilet facilities. That gives a regular hauling partner a reason to come aboard beyond occupying a spare seat.
Loading the B changes more than its appearance. Extending the spindle alters thruster positions around the centre of mass, while cargo mass and placement also affect its flight. Leave yourself room to manoeuvre with a loaded ship; the empty configuration is not the whole experience.
External cargo has a clear trade-off
Open access makes it easier to reach the cargo with tractor beams, but the freight is outside the protection of an enclosed hold. That is the family’s defining compromise. If you need a vehicle garage, a flexible interior mission space or a ship for frequent combat diversions, an enclosed multirole hauler may suit you better.
Do not assume that the B is simply a smaller Hull C with identical station procedures. Its ability to land loaded is a major part of its usefulness. Docking-port availability and tractor-control behaviour have also had release-specific limitations, so neither is used here as a guaranteed advantage.
Buy capacity you will use
We would choose the Hull A for smaller solo transport jobs and the pleasure of owning a purpose-built freighter without making every trip a large operation. We would choose the Hull B when larger contracts or consolidated loads are already part of the plan.
The B does not make the A redundant. It serves a different workload. Filling a ship is not an achievement in itself; delivering the work you wanted to take is.