"From 'silouros', a kind of river fish. Silurus, sheetfish, catfish. According to LacepTde (1803) this word indicates the rapidity with which Silurus can move its tail.

Utilizing sturdy but lightweight construction materials and sacrificing some cargo space, these dedicated exploration vessels are able to reach speeds greater than those of a cruiser while withstanding heavy fire - factors which make them ideal for zipping through dangerous wormholes."

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This is my entry for the competition to design an EVE Online ship. Based on Minmatar designs, taking influences from T3 and the more recent design additions to the BC and BS range.