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Whinakai -- Medium Long Range Freighter
Tzar Industries
Named after the high-flying Whinakai hawk, the Whinakai is a medium sized freighter designed for long-range, multi-destination runs. Currently in its second generation, it pioneered and continues to innovate the carrying of cargo in enormous, externally affixed containers for easy redistribution and offloading at more remote destinations that lack modern facilities.
 The Whinakai's splayed-wing design allows modular cargo containers to be attached externally to its frame. Functional containers may be attached to expand the functionality of the ship, including sensor pods, heavy weapons systems, and modular launch bays that can carry cargo shuttles, tugs, or defensive fighters. 
The Whinakai is equipped with a variety of hardpoints along the spine of its frame capable of mounting grapros or light weaponry. while not a hardened battle craft, a Whinakai is quite capable of defending herself on deep donkey runs. A Whinaki will generally carry 3 shifts of flight crew, dedicated cargo handlers, and trading teams that can cold sell to a variety of markets on a single planet.