New Star - Main Sequence M-type image - Ages of the Federation mod for Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion
Ages of the Federation is a new total conversion mod for Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion. This mod takes place in the Enterprise and Original series eras, focusing on the conflict between the early Federation and Klingon Empire. A resurgent Romulan Star Empire, angry and still licking its wounds after their defeat to Earth and her allies waits in the shadows, ready to take advantage of any of misstep by either the warring powers. The Xindi, new to the galactic stage are also eager to forge their own path.
Max adds another main sequence star to the growing list of stellar bodies - this time an M-type, commonly known as a red dwarf.
Main sequence stars are by far the most common stars in the known universe, making up to 90% of the stars in the cosmos. Of those, M-types are far and beyond the most common - an estimated three quarters of stars in the galaxy are red dwarfs.
Red dwarfs are comparatively turbulent, being fully convective - meaning that the helium produced in the core by nuclear fusion is constantly remixed throughout the star, preventing a buildup of helium within the core. This actually serves to prolong the period of fusion at the star's heart, meaning that red dwarfs are believed to have extrememly long lifespans. While our own star's lifespan will be measured in the billions of years, red dwarfs are estimated to have lifespans running into the TRILLIONS of years. Given the comparative age of the universe, this means that there are no 'old' M-type stars currently in existence.
Because of their red colour, many people mistakenly assume that these are some of the hottest stars. Actually, of all the main sequence stars, M-type red dwarfs are the coolest by a significant margin, coming in at under 3,500K. So still hotter than your typical chicken vindaloo.
What is that ship? Can't say I've seen it before.
It is a D-4F command ship, an off-shoot of the D-4.
Shouldn´t it have wings?
They're up-swept, supporting its warp nacelle.
I guess it's made of this D7 concept from Matt Jefferies. ;)
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Ah. Alright! It's a very... Interesting design, but I'm sure i'll get used too it. Hell, i got used to the Discovery Crossfield, and came too liking it!
¸Never seen chicken vindaloo,but I know Lister likes it
Indeed he does XD