Pytheas class Exploratory Cruiser

Pytheas class Exploratory Cruiser
Type: SL Exploration Vessel
Category	BCS
Size	3,000 Tons
Hull Configuration	Close Structure Hull
Streamlining	Streamlined Hull
Tech Level	TL–13
Engineering
Computer	Model/4
Jump	J-4
Maneuver	1.2 G
Fuel Treatment	Scoops, Purifier
Armaments
Hardpoints	15
Offensive	3 triple missile turret, 7 triple sandcaster turret, 5 triple laser turret
Defensive	Meson screen, Nuclear Damper
Accommodations
Staterooms	36
Personnel
Crew	66
High/Mid Passengers	0
Payload
Cargo	290 Tons
Fuel tank	1,200 Tons
Carried craft	200t spacedock
Special features	20 labs, logistics, survey
Construction
Origin	Third Imperium
Price
Cost	MCr867.98
Images
Blueprint	No
Illustration	No
Source
Canon	Published, canon design
Designer	Jon F. Zeigler
Design System	GURPS Traveller
Era	1130
Reference	First In 41.

The Pytheas class Exploratory Cruiser is a TL–13 Exploratory Cruiser.

Description

One of the largest ships in the Imperial Interstellar Scout Service fleet, the Pytheas class is used for long-range expeditions outside Imperial space. It is more heavily armed and defended than most IISS ships, able to hide, run, or fight as appropriate.

History & Background

No information yet available.

Selected Variant Types & Classes

11 Representative Exploration Vessel (SL) Classes

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Civilian Ship - Science Ship - Type SL Exploration Vessel

E

• Elson class Explorer Vessel
• Explorer class Survey Cruiser

L

• Louis & Clark class Scout Surveyor

P

• Pytheas class Exploratory Cruiser

S

• Sci-Eye class Observatory Ship
• Starleaper class Exploration Vessel

T

• Type HL class Research Cruiser
• Type HX class Explorer

U

• Ulysses class Long-Range Scout

V

• VCS 889 class Survey Ship

W

• Worldbooker class Survey Ship

References

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This ship was originally designed using GURPS Traveller ship design rules. Loren Wiseman. GURPS Traveller Core Rules (Steve Jackson Games, 1998), 149-162. Thomas L. Bont, Robert Prior, Christopher Thrash. Starships (Steve Jackson Games, 2003), 16-73.

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• Jon F. Zeigler. First In (Steve Jackson Games, 1999), 41. / DECK PLANS: (None)