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[[Adventure Class Ship]]s ([[ACS]]) are [[starship]]s and [[spacecraft]] suitable for use by small groups of adventurers or operatives. | [[Adventure Class Ship]]s ([[ACS]]) are [[starship]]s and [[spacecraft]] suitable for use by small groups of adventurers or operatives. | ||
− | * They do not require large | + | * Adventure Class Ships range in size from 100 tons to 2,499 tons and operate singly or in small units (squadrons) of several ships each. The mix of available ships includes [[starship]]s, [[spacecraft]], and [[small craft]]. {{Page cite|name= T5 Core Rules |page= 405 }} |
− | * The [[ship]]s are large enough to carry profitable | + | * They do not require large [[crew]]s or major investments of [[fuel]] and supplies and can be serviced on a smaller scale logistics systems by [[starport]]s. Smaller [[corporation]]s and [[polities]] can afford to operate such [[ship]]s, some of which may be [[warship]]s. {{Unpublished cite|author=[[Maksim-Smelchak]]}} |
+ | * The [[ship]]s are large enough to carry profitable [[cargo]]s but small enough that the activities of the individuals matter. {{Page cite|name= T5 Core Rules |page= 313 |article= Starship Design and Construction}} | ||
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− | == | + | === Library Data Referral Tree === |
− | + | Please refer to the following [[AAB]] [[Library Data]] for more information: <br> | |
+ | '''[[Starship]]:''' | ||
+ | {{:Referral-Tree-Starship-User-Types}} | ||
+ | {{:Referral-Tree-Advanced-Ship-Classifications}} | ||
+ | {{:Referral-Tree-Basic-Ship-Classifications}} | ||
+ | {{:Referral-Tree-Ships-by-Function}} | ||
+ | {{:Referral-Tree-Speed-of-Travel}} | ||
− | These are vessels with no clear corporate and or governmental IFF transponders. This is jump capable system traffic which operates independently of centralized fleet control and files flight plans outside normal channels. | + | == Description ([[Specifications]]) == |
− | * They are characterized by being | + | Tonnages: ''Adventure Class Ships'' are built using standard [[hull]]s between 100 [[ton]]s and 2499 ton displacement. [[Vessel]]s smaller than 100 tons are [[Small Craft]]. Ships that are 2500 tons or larger are [[Battle Class Ship]]s ([[BCS]]). {{Page cite|name= T5 Core Rules |page= 313 |article= Starship Design and Construction}} |
− | * They are economically handicapped by having trivial cargo and passenger handling capacity. | + | |
− | * This does call into question how they are able to operate profitably and most require alternative revenue streams. {{Unpublished cite|author=Ronald B. Kline, Jr.}} | + | These are vessels often with no clear corporate and or governmental IFF transponders. This is jump capable system traffic which operates independently of centralized fleet control and files flight plans outside normal channels. |
+ | * They are characterized by being smaller starships with few [[crew]]. | ||
+ | * They are economically handicapped by having relatively trivial [[cargo]] and [[passenger]] handling capacity. | ||
+ | * This does call into question how they are able to operate profitably and most require alternative revenue streams. {{Unpublished cite|author= [[Ronald B. Kline, Jr.]] }} | ||
=== Naval Ship Synopsis by Size-Role === | === Naval Ship Synopsis by Size-Role === | ||
− | These | + | These vary in tonnage and in their intended function or role in fleet maneuvers and tactics. The security of the state is usually the primary design imperative. {{Unpublished cite|author= [[Ronald B. Kline, Jr.]] }} |
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− | == History & Background (Dossier) == | + | == History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == |
− | Adventure Class Ships are extremely important within [[Charted Space]]. Since they are cheap in relationship to larger ships, relatively expendable, and numerous… they perform the majority of interstellar roles from civilian, paramilitary, and military needs. In civilian guise as | + | ''Adventure Class Ships'' are extremely important within [[Charted Space]]. Since they are cheap in relationship to larger ships, relatively expendable, and numerous… they perform the majority of interstellar roles from civilian, paramilitary, and military needs. In civilian guise as [[tramp freighter]]s, they service all of the smaller worlds taking on less profitable [[trade route]]s, maintaining interstellar mail runs, [[x-boat route]]s, and courier routes, and form the bulk of [[prospector]]s, [[miner]]s, [[belter]]s, and the like. They are also the [[scout vessel]]s, customs vessels, [[tug]]s, [[SDB]]’s, and such craft that serve large [[organization]]s, [[corporation]]s, and [[polities]]. They may be pawns in one sense, but they are also the hard workers of [[spacecraft]] and [[starcraft]], keeping the greater interstellar [[civilization]] alive and prosperous. {{Unpublished cite|author=[[Maksim-Smelchak]]}} |
− | Services with surplus vessels often find it useful to place ships in the hands of experienced crew to operate independently. This defrays some operating costs and provides flexibility and in some cases plausible deniability. Some of these vessels stimulate economic activity, some are subject to military recall in the event of an emergency. Some can be used to privateer or conduct commerce raiding against hostile neighboring states. {{Unpublished cite|author=Ronald B. Kline, Jr.}} | + | Services with surplus vessels often find it useful to place ships in the hands of experienced [[crew]]s to operate independently. This defrays some operating costs and provides flexibility and in some cases plausible deniability. Some of these vessels stimulate economic activity, some are subject to military recall in the event of an emergency. Some can be used to privateer or conduct commerce raiding against hostile neighboring states. {{Unpublished cite|author= [[Ronald B. Kline, Jr.]]}} |
− | == References & | + | == References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) == |
− | {{ | + | {{Advanced}} |
{{Sources | {{Sources | ||
− | |S1= {{Ludography cite|name= T5 Core Rules |page= 313 |article= Starship Design and Construction}} | + | |S1= This article is an amalgamation of many different materials published since 1977. |
− | | | + | |S2= {{Ludography cite|name= Adventure Class Ships Volume 3 |page= TBD}} [[Merchant Class Ships]] |
− | | | + | |S3= {{Ludography cite|name= Adventure Class Ships Volume 4 |page= TBD}} [[Aslan Mercenary Ships]] |
− | | | + | |S4= {{Ludography cite|name= Adventure Class Ships Volume 1 |page= TBD}} |
+ | |S5= {{Ludography cite|name= Adventure Class Ships Volume 2 |page= TBD}} | ||
+ | |S6= {{Ludography cite|name= T5 Core Rules |page= 313, 405 |article= Starship Design and Construction}} | ||
+ | |S7= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]] | ||
+ | |S8= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis), Captain, and Lead Naval Architect [[Ronald B. Kline, Jr.]] of the [[Imperial Navy]] | ||
+ | |S9= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
[[Category: Adventure Class Ship]] | [[Category: Adventure Class Ship]] | ||
− | {{LE|}} | + | {{LE|Ship Organization}} |
Latest revision as of 21:50, 18 January 2024
Adventure Class Ships (ACS) are starships and spacecraft suitable for use by small groups of adventurers or operatives.
- Adventure Class Ships range in size from 100 tons to 2,499 tons and operate singly or in small units (squadrons) of several ships each. The mix of available ships includes starships, spacecraft, and small craft. [1]
- They do not require large crews or major investments of fuel and supplies and can be serviced on a smaller scale logistics systems by starports. Smaller corporations and polities can afford to operate such ships, some of which may be warships. [2]
- The ships are large enough to carry profitable cargos but small enough that the activities of the individuals matter. [3]
Library Data Referral Tree[edit]
Please refer to the following AAB Library Data for more information:
Starship:
- Advanced Ship Classifications
- Ship Mission Code / Supraclass
- Ship Type Code / Superclass
- Ship Class Code / Class
- Model (TL)
- Bloc (Lot)
- Astronomical Unit (AU)
- FTL
- Light Speed (c)
- Light-week (lw)
- Light-year (ly)
- NAFAL (STL)
- Parsec (pc)
Description (Specifications)[edit]
Tonnages: Adventure Class Ships are built using standard hulls between 100 tons and 2499 ton displacement. Vessels smaller than 100 tons are Small Craft. Ships that are 2500 tons or larger are Battle Class Ships (BCS). [4]
These are vessels often with no clear corporate and or governmental IFF transponders. This is jump capable system traffic which operates independently of centralized fleet control and files flight plans outside normal channels.
- They are characterized by being smaller starships with few crew.
- They are economically handicapped by having relatively trivial cargo and passenger handling capacity.
- This does call into question how they are able to operate profitably and most require alternative revenue streams. [5]
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These vary in tonnage and in their intended function or role in fleet maneuvers and tactics. The security of the state is usually the primary design imperative. [6]
Ship Classification by Size | |||||
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# | Type | Tonnage | Examples | Remarks | |
1. | Smallcraft | 0 to 99 tons | Smallcraft are typically Subcraft, designed to be carried by carrier craft. | ||
2. | Spacecraft | 100 tons or larger | Spacecraft are in-system vessels, lacking interstellar drives.
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3. | Adventure Class Ships (ACS) | 100 to 2,499 tons | Adventure Class ships are usually jump-capable.
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4. | Battle Class Ships (BCS) | 2,500 to about 1,000,000 tons | Battle Class ships are warships. They are usually jump-capable.
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5. | World Class Ships (WCS) | Larger than 1,000,000 tons | Loeskalth planetoid generation ship. | World Class ships are beyond expensive and represent suprapolity-level investment.
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History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
Adventure Class Ships are extremely important within Charted Space. Since they are cheap in relationship to larger ships, relatively expendable, and numerous… they perform the majority of interstellar roles from civilian, paramilitary, and military needs. In civilian guise as tramp freighters, they service all of the smaller worlds taking on less profitable trade routes, maintaining interstellar mail runs, x-boat routes, and courier routes, and form the bulk of prospectors, miners, belters, and the like. They are also the scout vessels, customs vessels, tugs, SDB’s, and such craft that serve large organizations, corporations, and polities. They may be pawns in one sense, but they are also the hard workers of spacecraft and starcraft, keeping the greater interstellar civilization alive and prosperous. [7]
Services with surplus vessels often find it useful to place ships in the hands of experienced crews to operate independently. This defrays some operating costs and provides flexibility and in some cases plausible deniability. Some of these vessels stimulate economic activity, some are subject to military recall in the event of an emergency. Some can be used to privateer or conduct commerce raiding against hostile neighboring states. [8]
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
- This article is an amalgamation of many different materials published since 1977.
- J. Andrew Keith. Adventure Class Ships Volume 3 (FASA, 1981), TBD. Merchant Class Ships
- J. Andrew Keith. Adventure Class Ships Volume 4 (FASA, 1982), TBD. Aslan Mercenary Ships
- Jordan Weisman. Adventure Class Ships Volume 1 (FASA, 1982), TBD.
- Rob Caswell, William H. Keith, J. Andrew Keith, Jordan Weisman. Adventure Class Ships Volume 2 (FASA, 1982), TBD.
- Marc Miller. "Starship Design and Construction." T5 Core Rules (2013): 313, 405.
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis), Captain, and Lead Naval Architect Ronald B. Kline, Jr. of the Imperial Navy
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science
- ↑ Marc Miller. T5 Core Rules (Far Future Enterprises, 2013), 405.
- ↑ Information provided to the library by Maksim-Smelchak
- ↑ Marc Miller. "Starship Design and Construction." T5 Core Rules (2013): 313.
- ↑ Marc Miller. "Starship Design and Construction." T5 Core Rules (2013): 313.
- ↑ Information provided to the library by Ronald B. Kline, Jr.
- ↑ Information provided to the library by Ronald B. Kline, Jr.
- ↑ Information provided to the library by Maksim-Smelchak
- ↑ Information provided to the library by Ronald B. Kline, Jr.