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{{InfoboxShip
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|name     = Runabout
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|name         = Bluestone class Cargo Barge
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|aerodynam= [[Streamlined Hull]]
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|image        = Distant Fringe Logo.gif
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|alsosee =  
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|caption      = Distant Fringe vessel.
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|architect= Ade Stewart
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|tdes        = A
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|blueprint= No
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|type        = Trader
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|caption = Unpublished, non-canon fan design.
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|cargo    = 2300
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|size-cat    = BCS
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|crew     = 28
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|size        = 3000
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|cost    = 1264.700 (base)<br>[[MCr]]1011.760 (qty)
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|hull        = Cone Hull
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|IOC      = No information yet available.
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|aerodynam   = Partly Streamlined Hull
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|enlisted = 0
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|TL          = 7
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|footnote = [[Starship]]s are designed with the [[Classic Traveller]] format, using [[High Guard (book)|Book 5 High Guard]]
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|g       = 2
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|model      = Model/2
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|hp      = 1
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  |jump        = 0
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|hpass   = 15
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|g          = 2
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|hull     = [[Conical Hull]]
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|fuelTreatment =
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|image   = Distant Fringe Logo.gif
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|  
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|jump    = 0
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  |hp          = 30
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|lpass    = 0
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|weapons    = 30 triple sandcaster turrets
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|marines = 0
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|screens     =  
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|model   = Model/2
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|officers = 6
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|staterooms  = 34
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|origin   = Distant Fringe
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|bunks      =  
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|QSP     = Not applicable
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|seats      =  
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|ref      = Ade Alagoric Stewart
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|lowberths  = 40
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|size    = 3000
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|  
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|tdes     = TB
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|crew       = 28
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|TL       = 7
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|officers    =
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|type    = Smallcraft
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|enlisted   =
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|usp      = W–C202221–070000–00000–0
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|pilots      =
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|manufacturer= Various
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|marines     =
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|frozenwatch =
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|passengers  = 15
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|steerage   =  
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|Lpass      = 40
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|cargo      = 2300
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|fuel        = 60
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|craft      =
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|reserved   =  
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|construction = 33
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|origin     = Distant Fringe
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|manufacturer =
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|IOC        =
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|EOS        =
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|cost        = 1011.760
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|architect  = 10.117
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|maintenance =
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|QSP         =
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|USP        = A–C202221–070000–00000–0
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|blueprint  = No
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|illustration = Yes
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|alsosee     =
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|canon       =  
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|designer    = Ade Stewart
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|designSystem = High Guard
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|era        = 1105
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|ref        = Fan: Ade Stewart
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|footnote    =  
 
}}
 
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The [[Fringian Cargo Barge|Cargo Barge]] is a mercantile [[spacecraft]].
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The [[Bluestone class Cargo Barge]] is a {{TL|7}} mercantile [[Transport]].
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* It is a [[Civilian Ship]] and a [[Transport]].
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* Please also see [[AAB]] article: [[Ships of the Distant Fringe]].
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* Please also see: [[Ships of the Distant Fringe]].
 
  
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== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
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== Description ==
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This is a generic class of civilian vessel.
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The Cargo Barge is a low-tech vessel designed to ferry [[cargo]] and [[passenger]]s between locations. It is classified as a [[Bulk Cargo Carrier]]. Similar designs have been in use from the time the [[Distant Fringe]] was first settled.
  
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The Cargo Barge is a low-tech vessel designed to ferry cargo and passengers between locations. It is classified as a Bulk Cargo Carrier. Similar designs have been in use from the time the [[Distant Fringe]] was first settled.
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=== Image Repository ===
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* The vessel is a [[TL-7]] design.
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# A [[Bluestone class Cargo Barge|''Bluestone'' class Cargo Barge]] in side view. <br> [[File:J0 3000dT Barge.jpg|400px]]
  
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=== Image Repository ===
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=== General Description & Deck Plans ===
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''Cargo Barge''. <br> [[File:J0 3000dT Barge.jpg]]
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No information yet available.  
  
 
=== Basic Ship Characteristics ===
 
=== Basic Ship Characteristics ===
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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]]. [[Ton]]nage on the [[universal ship profile]] is shown in [[kiloton]]s (thousands of tons) when necessary. {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 10 |version= Classic Traveller}}
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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]]. [[Ton]]nage on the [[universal ship profile]] is shown in [[kiloton]]s (...thousands of [[ton]]s) where necessary. {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 10 |version= Classic Traveller}}
 
{| class="wikitable sortable"  
 
{| class="wikitable sortable"  
 
!colspan="3"|'''Basic Ship Characteristics''' {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 10 |version= Classic Traveller}}
 
!colspan="3"|'''Basic Ship Characteristics''' {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 10 |version= Classic Traveller}}
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| [[Ton|Tonnage]]
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| [[Ton|Tonnage]] / [[Hull]]
 
| The Cargo Barge is constructed using a 3,000 [[Ton|dTon]] [[hull]] built in a generally [[Cone Hull|cone-shaped]] configuration. The [[hull]] is fully [[Streamlined Hull|streamlined]] and has limited airfoil surfaces, giving acceptable [[Atmosphere|atmospheric]] performance.
 
| The Cargo Barge is constructed using a 3,000 [[Ton|dTon]] [[hull]] built in a generally [[Cone Hull|cone-shaped]] configuration. The [[hull]] is fully [[Streamlined Hull|streamlined]] and has limited airfoil surfaces, giving acceptable [[Atmosphere|atmospheric]] performance.
 
* Individual sections of the ship are divided by [[Bulkhead Wall|bulkhead wall]]s.
 
* Individual sections of the ship are divided by [[Bulkhead Wall|bulkhead wall]]s.
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| [[Crew]]
 
| [[Crew]]
 
| Total Crew Complement: 28
 
| Total Crew Complement: 28
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* 9x command, 4x engineering, 4x gunners, 9x service, and 2x passenger stewards.
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* x9 command, x4 engineering, x4 gunners, x9 service, and x2 passenger stewards.
  
 
''Accommodations''
 
''Accommodations''
  
 
There are 34 [[stateroom]]s.
 
There are 34 [[stateroom]]s.
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* 19 Staterooms are given over to [[Crew Quarters|crew quarters]]. The command crew have individual cabins: all other crew quarters are double occupancy.
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* 19 [[Stateroom]]s are given over to [[Crew Quarters|crew quarters]]. The command crew have individual cabins: all other quarters are double occupancy.
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* 15 Staterooms are available to [[High Passage|passengers]].
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* 15 [[Stateroom]]s are available to [[High Passage|passengers]].
  
 
There are 40 [[Cold sleep#Low berth|Low Berth]]s.
 
There are 40 [[Cold sleep#Low berth|Low Berth]]s.
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| [[Maneuver Drive|Performance]]
 
| [[Maneuver Drive|Performance]]
 
| The vessel mounts an extremely efficient reaction-based [[Rocket Drive|Maneuver]]-2 drive and a [[Fission]] [[Power Plant]]-2, giving performance of 2-G acceleration and producing 60 [[Energy Point]]s. The ship has an agility rating of 2. The internal [[Fuel Tank|fuel supply]] provides reaction mass for the [[Rocket Drive|Maneuver]] drive and is considered sufficient to support approximately 4 [[week]]s of operations.
 
| The vessel mounts an extremely efficient reaction-based [[Rocket Drive|Maneuver]]-2 drive and a [[Fission]] [[Power Plant]]-2, giving performance of 2-G acceleration and producing 60 [[Energy Point]]s. The ship has an agility rating of 2. The internal [[Fuel Tank|fuel supply]] provides reaction mass for the [[Rocket Drive|Maneuver]] drive and is considered sufficient to support approximately 4 [[week]]s of operations.
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* The [[Power Plant]] fuel consists of a heavily shielded rods of [[Radioactive|fissionable material]].
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* The [[Power Plant]] fuel consists of heavily shielded rods of [[Radioactive|fissionable material]].
 
* The engineering section has a main control room.
 
* The engineering section has a main control room.
 
** Ladders, gantries and platforms give access to the machinery.
 
** Ladders, gantries and platforms give access to the machinery.
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| 4.
 
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| [[Ship's Computer|Electronics]]
 
| [[Ship's Computer|Electronics]]
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| Adjacent to the [[bridge]] is a [[Model/2]] [[computer]]: the vessel has a backup [[Model/2]] [[computer]].
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| Adjacent to the [[bridge]] is a [[Model/2 Computer]]: the vessel has a backup [[Model/2 Computer]].
 
* There are multiple [[workstation]]s and [[Control Panel|control points]] throughout the vessel.
 
* There are multiple [[workstation]]s and [[Control Panel|control points]] throughout the vessel.
 
* The vessel is fitted with [[Communications_Equipment#Shipboard_Communications|communications equipment]] and a basic [[Ship Sensor Suite|sensor array]].
 
* The vessel is fitted with [[Communications_Equipment#Shipboard_Communications|communications equipment]] and a basic [[Ship Sensor Suite|sensor array]].
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| [[Ship's Defense|Defenses]]
 
| [[Ship's Defense|Defenses]]
 
| The [[hull]] is [[Heavy Armor|unarmored]].
 
| The [[hull]] is [[Heavy Armor|unarmored]].
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* x30 triple [[Sandcaster]] [[turret]]s, grouped into three batteries each of 10 linked [[turret]]s
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x30 triple [[Sandcaster]] [[turret]]s, grouped into three batteries each of 10 linked [[turret]]s
 
* The vessel is not fitted with [[screen]]s or other passive defensive systems.
 
* The vessel is not fitted with [[screen]]s or other passive defensive systems.
 
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| [[Fuel Purification Plant|Fuel Treatment]]
 
| [[Fuel Purification Plant|Fuel Treatment]]
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| The vessel has an internal [[Fuel Tank|fuel tank]] containing 60 [[Ton|dTon]]s of reaction mass for the [[Drive]]s.
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| The vessel has an internal [[Fuel Tank|fuel tank]] containing 60 [[Ton|dTon]]s of reaction mass for the [[Rocket Drive|Maneuver Drive]]s.
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* The [[hull]] is fitted with intrinsic [[fuel scoop]]s. These are routed into the [[Cargo Hold|cargo hold]], allowing the vessel to act as a [[Tanker]] if required.
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* The [[hull]] is fitted with [[fuel scoop]]s. These are routed via pumping equipment into a [[Fuel Tank|collapsible fuel tank]], allowing the vessel to act as a [[Tanker]] if required.
 
* The vessel is not equipped with [[fuel purification]] equipment.
 
* The vessel is not equipped with [[fuel purification]] equipment.
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* The ship carries a collapsible fuel tank with a capacity of 2,300 [[Ton|dTon]]s and a stowed volume of 115 [[Ton|dTon]]s.
 
 
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| Comments
 
| Comments
 
| [[Cargo Hold|Cargo capacity]] amounts to 2,300 [[Ton|dTon]]s.
 
| [[Cargo Hold|Cargo capacity]] amounts to 2,300 [[Ton|dTon]]s.
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The ship carries a [[Fuel Tank|collapsible fuel tank]] with a capacity of 2,300 [[Ton|dTon]]s and a stowed volume of 23 [[Ton|dTon]]s.
 
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== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
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== History & Background ==
 
The Cargo Barge is a low-tech design used for a variety of roles. The design is representative and a large number of variants exist, particularly with regard to the allotted [[Starship Weapon|weapons]] systems, onboard [[electronics]], and the fit out of internal spaces.
 
The Cargo Barge is a low-tech design used for a variety of roles. The design is representative and a large number of variants exist, particularly with regard to the allotted [[Starship Weapon|weapons]] systems, onboard [[electronics]], and the fit out of internal spaces.
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* Cargo Barges are deployed by vessels such as the [[Fringian Civilian Ship Transporter|Civilian Ship Transporter]].
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* Cargo Barges are deployed by [[vessel]]s such as the [[Fringian Civilian Ship Transporter|Civilian Ship Transporter]].
  
 
=== Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities ===
 
=== Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities ===
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=== Selected Variant Types & Classes ===
 
=== Selected Variant Types & Classes ===
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''[[Transport]]:''
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{{Ship referral tree|name=Trader | tdes=A}}
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* [[Bulk Cargo Carrier]]
 
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** [[Bluestone class Cargo Barge]]
 
  
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== References & Contributors (Sources) ==
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== References==
 
{{Metadata}}
 
{{Metadata}}
 
{{Intermediate}}
 
{{Intermediate}}
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{{Detail}}
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{{CT-Ship-Design}}
 
{{Sources
 
{{Sources
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|S1= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus [[User: Alagoric|Adie Alegoric Stewart]] of the [[IISS]]
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| Author: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus [[Adie Alegoric Stewart]] of the [[IISS]]
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|S2= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[User:Maksim-Smelchak|Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]
 
 
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[[Category: Distant Fringe Ship]]
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{{LEA|Ship|Distant Fringe}}
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{{LEA|Ships}}

Latest revision as of 12:55, 21 August 2022

Bluestone class Cargo Barge
Distant Fringe Logo.gif
Distant Fringe vessel.
Type: A Trader
Category BCS
Size 3,000 Tons
Hull Configuration Cone Hull
Streamlining Partly Streamlined Hull
Tech Level TL–7
Engineering
Computer Model/2
Jump J-0
Maneuver 2 G
Armaments
Hardpoints 30
Offensive 30 triple sandcaster turrets
Accommodations
Staterooms 34
Low Berths 40
Personnel
Crew 28
High/Mid Passengers 15
Low Passengers 40
Payload
Cargo 2,300 Tons
Fuel tank 60 Tons
Construction
Construction Time 33 Months
Origin Distant Fringe
Price
Cost MCr1,011.760
Architect fee MCr10.117
Statistics
Universal Ship Profile A–C202221–070000–00000–0
Images
Blueprint No
Illustration Yes
Source
Canon Unpublished, fan design
Designer Ade Stewart
Design System High Guard
Era 1105
Reference Fan: Ade Stewart

The Bluestone class Cargo Barge is a TL–7 mercantile Transport.

Description[edit]

The Cargo Barge is a low-tech vessel designed to ferry cargo and passengers between locations. It is classified as a Bulk Cargo Carrier. Similar designs have been in use from the time the Distant Fringe was first settled.

Image Repository[edit]

  1. A Bluestone class Cargo Barge in side view.
    J0 3000dT Barge.jpg

General Description & Deck Plans[edit]

No information yet available.

Basic Ship Characteristics[edit]

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]
No. Category Remarks
1. Tonnage / Hull The Cargo Barge is constructed using a 3,000 dTon hull built in a generally cone-shaped configuration. The hull is fully streamlined and has limited airfoil surfaces, giving acceptable atmospheric performance.
2. Crew Total Crew Complement: 28
  • x9 command, x4 engineering, x4 gunners, x9 service, and x2 passenger stewards.

Accommodations

There are 34 staterooms.

There are 40 Low Berths.

The ship does not have grav plates or inertial compensators: the interior of the ship is set up for zero-gee activity. The vessel has full life support and environmental systems.

  • There are internal monitoring and security systems throughout the vessel. Sections of the ship can be isolated in the event of an emergency.
  • There are multiple small emergency lockers.
3. Performance The vessel mounts an extremely efficient reaction-based Maneuver-2 drive and a Fission Power Plant-2, giving performance of 2-G acceleration and producing 60 Energy Points. The ship has an agility rating of 2. The internal fuel supply provides reaction mass for the Maneuver drive and is considered sufficient to support approximately 4 weeks of operations.
  • The Power Plant fuel consists of heavily shielded rods of fissionable material.
  • The engineering section has a main control room.
    • Ladders, gantries and platforms give access to the machinery.
4. Electronics Adjacent to the bridge is a Model/2 Computer: the vessel has a backup Model/2 Computer.
5. Hardpoints x30 hardpoints.
6. Armament The Cargo Barge is unarmed.
7. Defenses The hull is unarmored.

x30 triple Sandcaster turrets, grouped into three batteries each of 10 linked turrets

  • The vessel is not fitted with screens or other passive defensive systems.
8. Craft The vessel carries no subcraft.
9. Fuel Treatment The vessel has an internal fuel tank containing 60 dTons of reaction mass for the Maneuver Drives.
10. Cost The basic cost of the vessel is MCr1,264.700.
  • The ship is a standard design. Detailed architectural plans are widely available and no design fee is chargeable.
  • If multiple examples of the design are ordered all of the ships in the production run qualify for a 20% discount, which reduces the price of each unit to MCr1,011.760.
11. Construction Time 132 weeks (33 months) as standard.
  • Build times can be reduced by mass production and the efficiencies such processes generate, by increased financing, and by allotting additional yard resources and facilities to the construction contract.
12. Comments Cargo capacity amounts to 2,300 dTons.

The ship carries a collapsible fuel tank with a capacity of 2,300 dTons and a stowed volume of 23 dTons.

History & Background[edit]

The Cargo Barge is a low-tech design used for a variety of roles. 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[edit]

Different examples of the design are known by many different names but all have very similar performance characteristics and capabilities.

Selected Variant Types & Classes[edit]

16 Representative Trader (A) Classes[edit]

§ == ( Please refer to the following AAB Library Data for more information: ) == §

Type A Trader


References[edit]

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Classic Traveller This ship was originally designed using one of the Classic Traveller ship design rules:
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