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| − | |name= Fringian Fast Shuttle
| + | A [[Fringian Fast Shuttle|Fast Shuttle]] is a type of [[smallcraft]] found operating within the [[Distant Fringe]] region. |
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| + | * Please also see [[AAB]] article: [[Ships of the Distant Fringe]]. |
| − | |type=Auxiliary#U{{!}}Civilian Smallcraft
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| − | |origin=Distant Fringe
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| − | |size=90
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| − | |TL=8
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| − | |jump=0
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| − | |g=3
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| − | |hp=1
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| − | |cargo=30
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| − | |crew=6
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| − | |hpass=40
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| − | |lpass=0
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| − | |cost= (discounted)
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| − | {{InfoboxShip
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| − | |name = Fast Shuttle
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| − | |aerodynam= [[Streamlined Hull]]
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| − | |alsosee = [[Fringian Shuttle|Shuttle]]
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| − | |architect= Ade Stewart
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| − | |blueprint= No
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| − | |caption = Unpublished, non-canon fan design.
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| − | |cargo = 30
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| − | |crew = 6
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| − | |cost = 49.260 (base)<br>[[MCr]]39.408 (qty)
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| − | |IOC = No information yet available.
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| − | |enlisted = 5
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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 = 3
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| − | |hp = 1
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| − | |hpass = 40
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| − | |hull = [[Conical Hull]]
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| − | |image = Distant Fringe Logo.gif
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| − | |jump = 0 | |
| − | |lpass = 0
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| − | |marines = 0
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| − | |model = Model/1
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| − | |officers = 1
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| − | |origin = Distant Fringe
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| − | |QSP = U-9A30
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| − | |ref = Ade Alagoric Stewart
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| − | |size = 90
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| − | |tdes = U
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| − | |TL = 8
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| − | |type = Smallcraft
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| − | |usp = QY–0203310–030000–00000-0
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| − | |manufacturer= Various
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| − | }}
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| − | The [[Fringian Fast Shuttle|Fast Shuttle]] is a [[smallcraft]].
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| − | * It is a [[Civilian Ship]] and an [[Auxiliary]].
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| − | * Please also see: [[Ships of the Distant Fringe]]. | |
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| | == Description ([[Specifications]]) == | | == Description ([[Specifications]]) == |
| − | This is a generic class of [[smallcraft]].
| + | Within the [[Distant Fringe]], a fast shuttle is usually identified as a general purpose utility [[smallcraft]] with a displacement of more than 60 [[Ton|dTon]]s and maneuver-3 drives or better. Frequently they are substantially larger and faster, averaging around 90 [[Ton|dTon]]s. Fast shuttles are most commonly encountered operating as in-[[system]] transports, ferrying personnel, supplies and equipment between outposts and settlements located on different [[world]]s within a [[system]]. |
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| − | The Shuttle is a low-tech vessel designed to ferry cargo and passengers between locations. Similar designs have been in use from the time the [[Distant Fringe]] was first settled.
| + | === Selected Example Ships === |
| − | * The vessel is a [[TL-7]] design. | + | ''[[Smallcraft]]:'' |
| | + | * [[Type U class Auxiliary]] |
| | + | ** [[Apollo class Runabout|''Apollo'' class Runabout]] |
| | + | ** [[Constance class Launch|''Constance'' class Launch]] |
| | + | ** [[Excellence class Fast Shuttle|''Excellence'' class Fast Shuttle]] |
| | + | ** [[Songbird class Ship's Boat|''Songbird'' class Ship's Boat]] |
| | + | ** [[Vanguard class Shuttle|''Vanguard'' class Shuttle]] |
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| − | === Image Repository ===
| + | ''[[Smallcraft]] - [[Gunboat]]:'' |
| − | ''Shuttle''. <br> [[File:J0 90dT Shuttle.jpg]] | + | * [[Gunboat|Type PG class Gunship]] |
| | + | ** [[Gallant class Assault Shuttle|''Gallant'' class Assault Shuttle]] |
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| − | === Basic Ship Characteristics === | + | == History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == |
| − | 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}}
| + | The convention of declaring a [[smallcraft]] of a certain [[Ton|displacement tonnage]] range as a shuttle is a matter of local tradition. In reality there is no discernible difference between a large [[Fringian Launch|launch]] and a small [[Fringian Shuttle|shuttle]]. |
| − | {| class="wikitable sortable"
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| − | !colspan="3"|'''Basic Ship Characteristics''' {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 10 |version= Classic Traveller}}
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| − | ! Category
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| − | ! Remarks
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| − | | 1.
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| − | | [[Ton|Tonnage]]
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| − | | The Fast Shuttle is constructed using a 90 [[Ton|dTon]] [[hull]] built in a generally [[Cone Hull|cone-shaped]] configuration. The [[hull]] is fully [[Streamlined Hull|streamlined]] and has airfoil surfaces, giving improved [[Atmosphere|atmospheric]] performance that is further enhanced by its onboard [[Gravity Control Technology|gravitic]] systems.
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| − | * Individual sections of the ship are divided by [[Bulkhead Wall|bulkhead wall]]s.
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| − | * The vessel has an [[airlock]].
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| − | * The vessel has a sturdy retractable [[Landing Gear|wheeled undercarriage]], allowing surface landings.
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| − | | 2. | |
| − | | [[Crew]]
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| − | | Total Crew Complement: 6
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| − | * x1 pilot and x5 stewards. If the vessel is carried as a [[subcraft]], these individuals serve as service crew aboard the parent vessel when not required for piloting duties.
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| − | ''Accommodations''
| + | === Image Repository === |
| − | | + | [[File:Assorted Small Craft 2.jpg]] <br>A variety of larger [[smallcraft]] commonly encountered within the [[Distant Fringe]] region. |
| − | There are 8 small [[stateroom]]s.
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| − | * [[Middle Passage|Passenger]]s enjoy a premier steward service.
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| − | There are x40 high quality [[Middle Passage|passenger]] [[acceleration couch]]es.
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| − | * [[Middle Passage|Passenger]]s enjoy a steward service.
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| − | Accessible areas of the [[hull]] are fitted with [[grav plate]]s and [[inertial compensator]]s. The vessel has full [[Life Support|life support]] and environmental systems.
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| − | * There are internal monitoring and security systems throughout the vessel. Sections of the ship can be isolated in the event of an emergency.
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| − | * There are x3 small [[emergency locker]]s.
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| − | | 3.
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| − | | [[Maneuver Drive|Performance]]
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| − | | The vessel mounts a [[Maneuver Drive|Maneuver]]-3 drive and a [[Power Plant]]-3, giving performance of 3-G acceleration and producing 2.7 [[Energy Point]]s. The ship has an agility rating of 3. The internal [[Fuel Tank|fuel tankage]] is sufficient to give the [[power plant]] approximately 4 [[week]]s duration.
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| − | * The engineering section is controlled from the cockpit. Access to the machinery can be gained via a sealable hatch.
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| − | | 4.
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| − | | [[Ship's Computer|Electronics]]
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| − | | The cockpit area contains x1 [[acceleration couch]] and [[Control Panel|control equipment]]. The vessel is fitted with a [[Model/1]] [[computer]]: no backup computer is installed.
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| − | * The vessel is fitted with [[Communications Equipment#Shipboard Communications|communications equipment]], a basic [[Ship Sensor Suite|sensor array]], and has an [[Avionics]] suite.
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| − | * It has a [[transponder]] unit that can be deactivated on command.
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| − | | 5.
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| − | | [[Ship's Hardpoint|Hardpoints]]
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| − | | x1 [[hardpoint]].
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| − | | 6.
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| − | | [[Ship's Weapon|Armament]]
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| − | | The Fast Shuttle is generally unarmed.
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| − | | 7.
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| − | | [[Ship's Defense|Defenses]]
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| − | | The [[hull]] is [[Heavy Armor|unarmored]].
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| − | * x1 triple [[Sandcaster]] [[turret]], forming its own battery.
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| − | * The vessel is not fitted with [[screen]]s or other passive defensive systems.
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| − | | 8.
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| − | | [[Smallcraft|Craft]]
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| − | | The vessel carries no [[subcraft]].
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| − | | 9.
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| − | | [[Fuel Purification Plant|Fuel Treatment]]
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| − | | The vessel has internal [[Fuel Tank|fuel tankage]] of 2.7 [[Ton|dTon]]s.
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| − | * The [[hull]] is fitted with intrinsic [[fuel scoop]]s. These are routed via pumps into the [[Cargo Hold|cargo hold]], allowing storage tanks or [[Fuel Tank|collapsible fuel bladders]] to be filled.
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| − | * The vessel is not equipped with [[fuel purification]] equipment.
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| − | | 10.
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| − | | [[Imperial Currency|Cost]]
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| − | | The basic cost of the vessel is [[MCr]]49.260.
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| − | * The ship is a standard design. Detailed architectural plans are widely available and no design fee is chargeable.
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| − | * 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 [[MCr]]39.408.
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| − | | 11.
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| − | | [[Naval Architecture|Construction Time]]
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| − | | 36 [[week]]s (9 months) as standard.
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| − | * 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.
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| − | | 12.
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| − | | Comments
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| − | | [[Cargo Hold|Cargo capacity]] amounts to 30 [[Ton|dTon]]s.
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| − | == History / Background ==
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| − | A relatively low-tech design used throughout the [[Distant Fringe]]. Its good speed makes it a popular choice as an interface craft and interplanetary courier. 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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| − | === Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities ===
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| − | Different examples of the design are known by many different names but all have very similar performance characteristics and capabilities.
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| − | === Selected Variant Types & Classes ===
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| − | ''[[Smallcraft]]:''
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| − | * [[Auxiliary|Shuttle]]
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| − | ** [[Excellence class Fast Shuttle]]
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| − | == References & Contributors (Sources) == | + | == References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) == |
| − | {{Metadata}}
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| | {{Intermediate}} | | {{Intermediate}} |
| | {{Detail}} | | {{Detail}} |
| | {{Sources | | {{Sources |
| − | |S1= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus [[User: Alagoric|Adie Alegoric Stewart]] of the [[IISS]] | + | |S3= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus [[Adie Alegoric Stewart]] of the [[IISS]] |
| − | |S2= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[User:Maksim-Smelchak|Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]
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| − | {{LEA|Ship|Distant Fringe}} | + | {{LEA|Distant Fringe}} |
