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− | The System Defense Boat (usually abbreviated to SDB) is designed to defend key points within a [[system]] such as [[gas giant]]s. It is a common [[paramilitary vessel]] within the [[Distant Fringe]]. Similar designs have been in use from the time the [[Distant Fringe]] was first settled. | + | The [[System Defense Boat]] (...usually abbreviated to [[SDB]]) is designed to defend key points within a [[system]] such as [[gas giant]]s. It is a common [[paramilitary vessel]] within the [[Distant Fringe]]. Similar designs have been in use from the time the [[Distant Fringe]] was first settled. |
* The vessel is a [[TL-11]] design. | * The vessel is a [[TL-11]] design. | ||
Revision as of 05:21, 20 May 2019
Drakkon class System Defense Boat | |
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Distant Fringe vessel. | |
Type: SB System Defense Boat | |
Size | 400 Tons |
Hull Configuration | [[Wedge Hull]] |
Streamlining | [Streamlined Hull]] |
Tech Level | TL–11 |
Engineering | |
Computer | Model/4 Computer |
Jump | J-0 |
Maneuver | 6 G |
Armaments | |
Hardpoints | 4 |
Accommodations | |
Staterooms | 0 |
Personnel | |
Crew | 16 |
Officers | 4 |
Enlisted | 12 |
Marines | 6 |
High/Mid Passengers | 0 |
Payload | |
Cargo | 5 Tons |
Fuel tank | 0 Tons |
Construction | |
Origin | Distant Fringe |
Price | |
Cost | MCr568.234 (base) MCr454.588 (qty) |
Architect fee | MCrAde Stewart |
Statistics | |
Quick Ship Profile | SB-DA60 |
Images | |
Blueprint | No |
Illustration | Yes |
Source | |
Also see | System Defense Boat |
Canon | Published, fan design |
Era | 1105 |
Reference | Ade Stewart |
Starships are designed with the Classic Traveller format, using High Guard. |
The Drakkon class System Defense Boat is a defensive warship.
- It is a paramilitary ship and a System Defense Boat.
- Please also see AAB article: Ships of the Distant Fringe.
- Please also see AAB article: Warships of the Distant Fringe.
Description (Specifications)
The System Defense Boat (...usually abbreviated to SDB) is designed to defend key points within a system such as gas giants. It is a common paramilitary vessel within the Distant Fringe. Similar designs have been in use from the time the Distant Fringe was first settled.
- The vessel is a TL-11 design.
Image Repository
A Drakkon class System Defense Boat.
Basic Ship Characteristics
Following the Imperial Navy and IISS Universal Ship Profile and data, additional information is presented in the format shown here. The small craft factor indicates the number of squadrons (...of ten subcraft) carried on the ship. Tonnage on the universal ship profile is shown in kilotons (...thousands of tons) where necessary. [1]
Basic Ship Characteristics [2] | ||
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#. | Category | Remarks |
1. | Tonnage | The SDB is constructed using a 400 dTon hull built in a generally wedge-shaped configuration. The hull is fully streamlined, plated, and structurally reinforced, with an armor rating of 8: the ship is equipped with fuel scoops.
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2. | Crew | TBD. The SDB requires 16 crew: 5x command, 2x engineering, 7x gunnery, and 2x service. The vessel carries 6 troops. |
3. | Performance | TBD. The vessel mounts a maneuver-6 drive and a power plant 8, giving performance of 6G acceleration. The ship has an agility rating of 6. There is fuel tankage of 32 dTons, giving the power plant four weeks duration. The craft is fitted with a fuel purification plant.
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4. | Electronics | TBD. Adjacent to the bridge is a computer model/4: the vessel carries an additional backup computer model/4. There are 13 staterooms. Double occupancy accommodations are required for all except the command crew. Cargo capacity amounts to 5 dTons.
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5. | Hardpoints | TBD hardpoints. |
6. | Armament | TBD. The ship is fitted with 4 turrets. These are grouped into:
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7. | Defenses | TBD. |
8. | Craft | None. |
9. | Fuel Treatment | TBD. |
10. | Cost | MCrTBD. The basic cost of the vessel is MCr568.234.
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11. | Construction Time | TBD months. |
12. | Comments | None. |
History & Background (Dossier)
Formations of SDBs are often deployed by vessels such as the Military Ship Transporter.
A design that dates to the time of the Terran Confederation. The design is representative and a large number of variants exist, particularly with regard to the allotted weapons systems, onboard electronics, and the fit out of internal spaces.
Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities
No information yet available.
Selected Variant Types & Classes
Paramilitary Vessel - System Defense Boat:
References & Contributors (Sources)
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- Marc Miller, Frank Chadwick, John Harshman. High Guard (Game Designers Workshop, 1980), 20-37. (Design Sequence Used)
- 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 Scout Emeritus Adie Alegoric Stewart of the IISS
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science
- ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 10.
- ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 10.