If you are working on Reforded Eden. You can search for the KamyFighter blueprint, which has all the fixes mentioned in the previous comment without the Shield Generator.

Tested in Reforged Eden 1.8. I had to remove 8 RCS. Also i had to add one CPU Extender.
Removed Mobile Constructor, Added Shield Generator. Removed CargoBoxes and added Container Controller and Extensions. Now its a kickass SV. Incredible thrust and maneuverability. Thanks you so much Mr jrandall!

Mr. Randall, Thank you for so many great builds you have done. Just curious on what CV would be a good fit with the MX2. I absolutely love the MCRN line you have biult but I just grabbed this one for my newest start in vanilla. or maybe a suggestion for a small vessel and an CV in the MCRN line that pair well together.

Again many thanks for such great work that is very apparent you enjoy doing .
Selig

This is my go to ship for vanilla 1.8. Lots of carry capacity, and no modifications necessary. CPU is within limits. Just spawn it in, fuel it up, and away you go.

Thx jrandal. I did some modifications, and it is fine now. ^^

Thank you thisisvanda, Brakiri, and Degar! Sorry about my slow response @thisisvanda. To make it T2, I believe in vanilla you would want to remove the basic CPU block and add 2 improved cores. In RE, leave the basic CPU block and add 1 or 2 improved CPU cores. I admit it has been awhile since I looked at the ship to know exactly what it needs at this time. I may do that in the near future again. @Brakiri, It may be possible to add a shield to this but it wasn't really made for it. I did release a newer Merc-MX4 which does come stock with a shield but it is also a a little bigger and more pricey. @Degar, In RE I think doing quests will keep adding more unlock points, but I am a little confused on how to as well. And thanks again all!

Could you build a version with shields? Hate to ruin the awesome design by splashing on a shield generator somewhere.

I love this vessel. I wanted to use it in Reforged Eden 1.5. But ship CPU is 12000 (Tier 1 CPU), and allocated 15069 (66%).
I can't make Tier 2 CPU. What can I do?
Thank you.

Thank you johnwhile and t4ks. @t4ks, no, it is a one way trip to the outside. An issue using the prefab cockpits. Thanks again!

really nice ship, is there a way to exit the cockpit right into the cargo area?

Hi, i added your ship as main fighter in my fleet due to its unique design.
I just made some changes to suit my game style Merc-MX2-HS

Thanks again J'ee! :) Sorry about my very slow responses.

So much dakka for level 7, so delicious. :9
I also like the look of the "plug-in core," as though the Merc-MX2 is a mass-produced craft (some of your screenshots may also indicate such), belonging to a mercenary company somewhere.

Thanks Bailey's Creamy Beige! When I first made this ship before recent alpha versions, I also made a MX2W or warp version. That ship however was not updated to newer specs and pretty much removes the interior of the ship. Basically in the Merc ships, the MX5E is the current smallest ship that comes with warp. Thanks again!

Will this support a warp upgrade? Looks sweet, can't wait to fly it after work today!

@Payden and Steel Dragon, I just updated this blueprint to A12. Some details are at the top of the post. Thanks again!

Payden would it be possible to have you link your A12 compliant version so Jrandall can post it here as a modded version please.
Of all the Mercs released this is by far my favorite body style

Thank you Payden! :)

Using this in 12.6.2, just used the replaceblocks command to remove the 10 RCS and added a T2 CPU block. Love the drone hatch feature, radiation poisoning was literally killing me while trying to mine using Spanj's Bolt :) Thanks again for the build - early game doesn't get enough love.

Thanks Berzerk. This ship has not been updated to alpha 11 yet. It will not take off because it would be far over the CPU limits. I may take a look and get this one updated. Basically to fix the pre alpha 11 ships, the RCS needs to removed and a CPU block (Tier 2 to 4) depending on the creation needs to be added. I will take a look at it. Thanks again!

So it straight up won't move for me, can't even take off

This mod bit old don't have shield, I put installed shield

Thank you Slingshot357, CroolisVar, Cenobite, and FrancoBam! @CroolisVar, no, this is just a steel hull ship. I noticed I am lacking that info in the post. Sorry about that. I do plan on updating this one to A11 spec soon and update the post. Thanks again all!

It unlocks at LVL 7 now. Nice little ship. Deactivate RCS and it works fine. Thx for building this!

Affordable.

Is this made from hardened steel?

Awesome early SV!!

Short range warp drive and internal cockpit version -> https://steamproxy-script.pipiskins.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1772281409

Thank you, Mr @jrandall. I ask because I need to go to nearby planets to get the ore so I can build a CV. I don't like to use console and cheat, so I was hoping that you did have an SV with warp. I will check out the MX5E &T models since the 2 is not 9/10 compatible.

Thank you Thyranim and Sir Laffsalot! @Thyranim, I guess I never thought of that. I normally just lay out different sized landing pads or runways depending on the CV. I will have think about that for future builds. @Sir Laffsalot, Actually I have a MX2W which does have a warp drive however it is the old model of the MX2. I did not switch that one to Alpha 9/10 specs do to lack of room because of the warp drive. The next SV in the Merc Series that does have a warp drive is the MX5E or T model. All the merc ships above 5 and above have a warp drive. I hope that helps. Thanks again!

I love your designs. Do any of these small ones have warp?

All together awesome designs.
I really love those flat designs. Are there any plans on making a CV holding those fighters in the same or similar design-row as those ones here?
:)

Thanks Bonedog!

Thanks BTGuy, Killer Tofu, and charlie.razor!

This one is future proofed for A9. Just need to swap out some boxes, and make some simple changes. Base design is below CPU count.

I love your designes! Keep up the good work broham

Nice design! Very veratile with lots of features.I wanted to give it more maneuverability, so I made a modified version:
https://steamproxy-script.pipiskins.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1536177403

Ok. I got it posted to the workshop. Thanks Jeff!!! You can find it here.
https://steamproxy-script.pipiskins.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1508437144

Bonus dedicated to your Scarab HV's
https://steamproxy-script.pipiskins.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1508437383

when your status is offline, you won't see friend chat messages.

Thanks Bonedog. I am not seeing or know of this private messaging. At least steam is not saying I have any unread messages etc., so I don't even know where to look. Just FYI

ok thanks. sent you a screenshot through PM.

@Bonedog, I think the easiest way is to do a windows search for the exact name of the creation .jpg. Example search for Merc-MX2.jpg It should take you to the screen shot. It is 800x450 resolution. Just over write it with whatever screen shot you want, but bring it in photoshop or something and resize it 800x450 and save as .jpg. I hope that helps

how do i change the pic of a BP i upload to the workshop? it uses the screenshot taken when i blueprint a project.

@tlnovotny63, The Merc-MX2W. It does need 15 sathium thou. I think that has something to do with the warp drive or tank thou. Link is at the bottom of the post. Thanks

Do you have an inexpensive warp capable version of this ship that doesnt use anything more rare than cobalt?

Thanks =NeO=!

Awesome, i just checked them and the new Cerberus looks great as always, aside of the shapes i really like the way you texture your ships, it's harder than it looks like (tested it myself...) heheh :P

Thanks Vaurek, Bonedog, and =NeO=. @=NeO=, my current project is a new "Cerberus" CV, based off from a ship I made a while back. I been posting WIP screen shots on my workshop on it. It's coming along nicely. Thanks

Thank you J! Im also waiting to see what you come with the next time, keep up the great job! :) About my next creations... i have 2 CV and an SV waiting to be uploaded the day i feel like doing it, usually i feel lazy to take the pics, make the cover and type the description... haha

sent pm Jeff, thanks.

VERY cool looking, working design. Insta-sub!