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{{InfoboxShip | {{InfoboxShip | ||
|name = Fiery class Gunned Escort | |name = Fiery class Gunned Escort | ||
− | |alsosee = | + | |aerodynam= [[Streamlined Hull]] |
− | |architect= | + | |alsosee = [[Gazelle class Close Escort]] |
+ | |architect= Timothy B. Brown | ||
+ | |blueprint= Yes | ||
|caption = Published, canon design. | |caption = Published, canon design. | ||
− | |cargo = | + | |cargo = 6 |
− | |crew = | + | |crew = 4 officers, 8 men |
− | |cost = | + | |cost = TBD |
|IOC = TBD | |IOC = TBD | ||
− | |enlisted = | + | |enlisted = 8 |
+ | |era = 1105 | ||
|footnote = [[Starship]]s are designed with the [[Classic Traveller]] format, using High Guard. | |footnote = [[Starship]]s are designed with the [[Classic Traveller]] format, using High Guard. | ||
− | |g = | + | |g = 5/4 |
− | |hp = | + | |hp = 4 |
− | |hpass = | + | |hpass = 0 |
+ | |hull = [[Wedge Hull]] | ||
+ | |illustration= Yes | ||
|image = Imperial Sunburst-Sun-IISS-Traveller.gif | |image = Imperial Sunburst-Sun-IISS-Traveller.gif | ||
− | |jump = | + | |jump = 5/4 |
− | |lpass = | + | |lpass = 0 |
− | |marines = | + | |marines = 0 |
|model = TBD | |model = TBD | ||
− | |officers = | + | |officers = 4 |
|origin = Third Imperium | |origin = Third Imperium | ||
|QSP = TBD | |QSP = TBD | ||
− | |size = | + | |ref = {{Ludography ref|name= Fighting Ships |page= 17 |version= Classic Traveller}} |
− | |tdes = | + | |size = 300/400 |
− | |TL = | + | |tdes = EL |
− | |type = | + | |TL = 14 |
− | |usp = | + | |type = Close Escort |
+ | |usp = CE-3455762-300000-40100-0 | ||
|manufacturer= Various | |manufacturer= Various | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | The [[Fiery class Close Escort]] is a light [[warship]]. | |
+ | * It is also known as the ''[[Fiery class Gunned Escort]].'' | ||
+ | * It is a [[military ship]] and a [[Close Escort]]. | ||
− | == Description (Specifications) == | + | == Description ([[Specifications]]) == |
− | + | These [[close escort]]s despite being woefully ineffective as combatants are fairly effective as deterrents to marauding forces. Many a merchant trader owes a debt of gratitude to the long-serving ''Gazelles'' and ''Fieries'' of the [[Imperial Navy]] and local sector navies. Not the best fighter, but often there when you need them. {{Unpublished cite|author=Maksim-Smelchak}} | |
=== Basic Ship Characteristics === | === 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 craft) carried on the ship. Tonnage on the universal ship profile is shown in kilotons (thousands of tons) where necessary. {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 10 |version= Classic Traveller}} | 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 craft) carried on the ship. Tonnage on the universal ship profile is shown in kilotons (thousands of tons) where necessary. {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 10 |version= Classic Traveller}} | ||
− | |||
{| class="wikitable sortable" | {| class="wikitable sortable" | ||
|+ '''Basic Ship Characteristics''' {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 10 |version= Classic Traveller}} | |+ '''Basic Ship Characteristics''' {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 10 |version= Classic Traveller}} | ||
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| 1. | | 1. | ||
| [[Ton|Tonnage]] | | [[Ton|Tonnage]] | ||
− | | | + | | 300 [[ton]]s (standard). 4,200 cubic meters. Streamlined hull. L-Hyd tanks add 100 tons of fuel and displacement (CE-4444762) and cost [[MCr]]0.11. {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 17 |version= Classic Traveller}} |
|- | |- | ||
| 2. | | 2. | ||
| [[Crew]] | | [[Crew]] | ||
− | | | + | | x4 officers. x8 ratings. {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 17 |version= Classic Traveller}} Total: 12 [[crew]]. |
|- | |- | ||
| 3. | | 3. | ||
| [[Maneauver Drive|Performance]] | | [[Maneauver Drive|Performance]] | ||
− | | | + | | Jump varies with situation. With [[drop tank]]s installed and retained, jump-4 and 4-G. With drop tanks installed and dropped, jump-5 and 5-G. With drop tanks not installed, Jump-2 and 5-G. Power plant-7. 21-EP. Agility-0. {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 17 |version= Classic Traveller}} |
|- | |- | ||
| 4. | | 4. | ||
− | | [[ | + | | [[Ship’s Computer|Electronics]] |
− | | | + | | [[Model/6]] [[computer]]. {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 17 |version= Classic Traveller}} |
|- | |- | ||
| 5. | | 5. | ||
− | | [[ | + | | [[Ship’s Hardpoint|Hardpoints]] |
− | | | + | | x4 [[hardpoint]]s. {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 17 |version= Classic Traveller}} |
|- | |- | ||
| 6. | | 6. | ||
− | | [[ | + | | [[Ship’s Weapons|Armament]] |
− | | | + | | Two [[particle accelerator]] [[barbette]]s organized as two batteries. Two triple [[beam laser]] [[turret]]s organized as two batteries. {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 17 |version= Classic Traveller}} |
|- | |- | ||
| 7. | | 7. | ||
− | | [[ | + | | [[Ship’s Defenses|Defenses]] |
− | | | + | | Armored hull (Factor-3). {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 17 |version= Classic Traveller}} |
|- | |- | ||
| 8. | | 8. | ||
| [[Smallcraft|Craft]] | | [[Smallcraft|Craft]] | ||
− | | | + | | One 20-ton [[gig]]. {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 17 |version= Classic Traveller}} |
|- | |- | ||
| 9. | | 9. | ||
| [[Fuel Purification Plant|Fuel Treatment]] | | [[Fuel Purification Plant|Fuel Treatment]] | ||
− | | | + | | Integral [[fuel scoop]]s and [[purification plant]]. {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 17 |version= Classic Traveller}} |
|- | |- | ||
| 10. | | 10. | ||
| [[Imperial Currency|Cost]] | | [[Imperial Currency|Cost]] | ||
− | | | + | | [[MCr]]359.3431 standard. [[MCr]]287.474 in quantity. {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 17 |version= Classic Traveller}} |
|- | |- | ||
| 11. | | 11. | ||
− | | [[ | + | | [[Ship Architecture|Construction Time]] |
− | | | + | | 16 months singly; 11 months in quantity. {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 17 |version= Classic Traveller}} |
|- | |- | ||
| 12. | | 12. | ||
| Comments | | Comments | ||
− | | | + | | None. |
|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
− | == History & Background (Dossier) == | + | == History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == |
No information yet available. | No information yet available. | ||
− | == References & Contributors (Sources) == | + | === Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities === |
+ | ''Variant:'' The ''Fiery'' class gunned escort is a variant based on the ''Gazelle'' class, the major difference being a [[streamlined hull]]. {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 17 |version= Classic Traveller}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Selected Variant Types & Classes === | ||
+ | ''[[Close Escort]]s:'' | ||
+ | # [[Type CE class Close Escort]] | ||
+ | ## [[Fiery class Close Escort]] | ||
+ | ## [[Gazelle class Close Escort]] | ||
+ | ## [[Independence class Patrol Cruiser]] | ||
+ | ## [[Tempus class Patrol Vessel]] | ||
+ | ## [[Vayu class Patrol Cruiser]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Image Repository === | ||
+ | # An image of a [[Fiery class Gunned Escort]]. <br> [[File: Fiery-class-Ian-Stead-707683411 27-Jan-2019a.jpg|400px]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | == References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) == | ||
{{Metadata}} | {{Metadata}} | ||
{{Intermediate}} | {{Intermediate}} | ||
{{Detail}} | {{Detail}} | ||
{{Sources | {{Sources | ||
− | |S1= {{Ludography cite|name= | + | |S1= {{Ludography cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 17 |version= Classic Traveller}} ({{CT}} [[Supplement 9]]) |
− | |S2= {{Ludography cite|name= Deneb Sector |page= 37}} | + | |S2= {{Ludography cite|name= MegaTraveller Journal 2 |page= TBD |article=Starship in Detail: Fiery class Gunned Escort}} |
− | | | + | |S3= {{Ludography cite|name= Brilliant Lances |page= 35 |article=Technical Booklet}} |
− | | | + | |S4= {{Ludography cite|name= Traders and Gunboats |page= TBD |version=Mongoose Traveller}} |
+ | |S5= {{Ludography cite|name= Deneb Sector |page= 37}} | ||
+ | |S6= {{Ludography cite|name= T5 Core Rules |page= TBD }} | ||
+ | |S7= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]] | ||
+ | |S8= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 18:15, 15 May 2019
Fiery class Gunned Escort | |
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Published, canon design. | |
Type: EL Close Escort | |
Size | 300/400 Tons |
Hull Configuration | [[Wedge Hull]] |
Streamlining | Streamlined Hull |
Tech Level | TL–14 |
Engineering | |
Computer | TBD |
Jump | J-5/4 |
Maneuver | 5/4 G |
Armaments | |
Hardpoints | 4 |
Accommodations | |
Staterooms | 0 |
Personnel | |
Crew | 4 officers, 8 men |
Officers | 4 |
Enlisted | 8 |
High/Mid Passengers | 0 |
Payload | |
Cargo | 6 Tons |
Fuel tank | 0 Tons |
Construction | |
Origin | Third Imperium |
Price | |
Cost | MCrTBD |
Architect fee | MCrTimothy B. Brown |
Statistics | |
Images | |
Blueprint | Yes |
Illustration | Yes |
Source | |
Also see | Gazelle class Close Escort |
Canon | Unpublished, fan design |
Era | 1105 |
Reference | Fighting Ships 17. |
Starships are designed with the Classic Traveller format, using High Guard. |
The Fiery class Close Escort is a light warship.
- It is also known as the Fiery class Gunned Escort.
- It is a military ship and a Close Escort.
Description (Specifications)
These close escorts despite being woefully ineffective as combatants are fairly effective as deterrents to marauding forces. Many a merchant trader owes a debt of gratitude to the long-serving Gazelles and Fieries of the Imperial Navy and local sector navies. Not the best fighter, but often there when you need them. [1]
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 craft) carried on the ship. Tonnage on the universal ship profile is shown in kilotons (thousands of tons) where necessary. [2]
#. | Category | Remarks |
---|---|---|
1. | Tonnage | 300 tons (standard). 4,200 cubic meters. Streamlined hull. L-Hyd tanks add 100 tons of fuel and displacement (CE-4444762) and cost MCr0.11. [4] |
2. | Crew | x4 officers. x8 ratings. [5] Total: 12 crew. |
3. | Performance | Jump varies with situation. With drop tanks installed and retained, jump-4 and 4-G. With drop tanks installed and dropped, jump-5 and 5-G. With drop tanks not installed, Jump-2 and 5-G. Power plant-7. 21-EP. Agility-0. [6] |
4. | Electronics | Model/6 computer. [7] |
5. | Hardpoints | x4 hardpoints. [8] |
6. | Armament | Two particle accelerator barbettes organized as two batteries. Two triple beam laser turrets organized as two batteries. [9] |
7. | Defenses | Armored hull (Factor-3). [10] |
8. | Craft | One 20-ton gig. [11] |
9. | Fuel Treatment | Integral fuel scoops and purification plant. [12] |
10. | Cost | MCr359.3431 standard. MCr287.474 in quantity. [13] |
11. | Construction Time | 16 months singly; 11 months in quantity. [14] |
12. | Comments | None. |
History & Background (Dossier)
No information yet available.
Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities
Variant: The Fiery class gunned escort is a variant based on the Gazelle class, the major difference being a streamlined hull. [15]
Selected Variant Types & Classes
Image Repository
- An image of a Fiery class Gunned Escort.
References & Contributors (Sources)
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- Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 17. (Classic Traveller Supplement 9)
- Rob Caswell. "Starship in Detail: Fiery class Gunned Escort." MegaTraveller Journal 2 (1991): TBD.
- Frank Chadwick, Dave Nilsen. "Technical Booklet." Brilliant Lances (1994): 35.
- Bryan Steele. Traders and Gunboats (Mongoose Publishing, 2008), TBD.
- Robert Eaglestone. Deneb Sector (Mongoose Publishing, 2012), 37.
- Marc Miller. T5 Core Rules (Far Future Enterprises, 2013), TBD.
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science
- ↑ Information provided to the library by Maksim-Smelchak
- ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 10.
- ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 10.
- ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 17.
- ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 17.
- ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 17.
- ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 17.
- ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 17.
- ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 17.
- ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 17.
- ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 17.
- ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 17.
- ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 17.
- ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 17.
- ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 17.