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|origin = Distant Fringe | |origin = Distant Fringe | ||
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− | |ref = | + | |ref = Ade Alagoric Stewart |
|size = 6 | |size = 6 | ||
|tdes = PL | |tdes = PL | ||
|TL = 7 | |TL = 7 | ||
− | |type = | + | |type = Smallcraft |
|usp = PL–02022R0–400000–00002-0 | |usp = PL–02022R0–400000–00002-0 | ||
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The Interceptor is a cheap, reliable vessel designed to engage enemy units from close range. Similar designs have been in use from the time the [[Distant Fringe]] was first settled. It is defined as a microfighter due to its small size. | The Interceptor is a cheap, reliable vessel designed to engage enemy units from close range. Similar designs have been in use from the time the [[Distant Fringe]] was first settled. It is defined as a microfighter due to its small size. | ||
* The vessel is a [[TL-7]] design. | * The vessel is a [[TL-7]] design. | ||
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+ | === Image Repository === | ||
+ | ''Interceptors''. <br> [[File:J0 6dT Light Interceptor.jpg]] | ||
=== Basic Ship Characteristics === | === Basic Ship Characteristics === | ||
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| [[Ton|Tonnage]] | | [[Ton|Tonnage]] | ||
− | | The Interceptor is constructed using a 6 [[Ton|dTon]] [[hull]] built in a generally [[Cone Hull|cone-shaped]] configuration. The hull is fully [[Streamlined Hull|streamlined]] and has airfoil surfaces, giving good [[Atmosphere|atmospheric]] performance. | + | | The Interceptor is constructed using a 6 [[Ton|dTon]] [[hull]] built in a generally [[Cone Hull|cone-shaped]] configuration. The hull is fully [[Streamlined Hull|streamlined]] and has airfoil surfaces, giving good [[Atmosphere|atmospheric]] performance. The vessel is not fitted with [[Gravity Control Technology|artificial gravity generation]] equipment but has thrust vectoring capability, giving it VTOL performance within [[atmosphere]]s and gravity wells. |
* Individual sections of the ship are divided into [[Bulkhead Wall|sealed compartment]]s. | * Individual sections of the ship are divided into [[Bulkhead Wall|sealed compartment]]s. | ||
* The vessel has a sturdy [[Landing Gear|retractable wheeled undercarriage]], allowing surface landings. | * The vessel has a sturdy [[Landing Gear|retractable wheeled undercarriage]], allowing surface landings. | ||
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The cockpit is the only crew-accessible part of the ship: it does not have [[grav plate]]s or [[inertial compensator]]s. The vessel has full [[Life Support|life support]] and environmental systems. | The cockpit is the only crew-accessible part of the ship: it does not have [[grav plate]]s or [[inertial compensator]]s. The vessel has full [[Life Support|life support]] and environmental systems. | ||
− | * | + | * The craft does not have an [[airlock]]: if the cockpit is opened [[Life Support|life support]] integrity is lost. |
* There are monitoring and security systems throughout the vessel. | * There are monitoring and security systems throughout the vessel. | ||
* There is a small [[emergency locker]]. | * There is a small [[emergency locker]]. | ||
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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 | + | | 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 0.12 [[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 20 [[week]]s of operations, if used efficiently. |
* The [[Power Plant]] fuel consists of a heavily shielded pellet of [[Radioactive|fissionable material]]. | * The [[Power Plant]] fuel consists of a heavily shielded pellet of [[Radioactive|fissionable material]]. | ||
* The engineering section is controlled from the cockpit. Access to the machinery can be gained via a sealable hatch. | * The engineering section is controlled from the cockpit. Access to the machinery can be gained via a sealable hatch. | ||
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| [[Ship's Computer|Electronics]] | | [[Ship's Computer|Electronics]] | ||
− | | The cockpit contains an [[acceleration couch]] and [[Control Panel|control equipment]]. The vessel is fitted with a [[Model/1]] [[computer]]: no backup computer is installed. | + | | The cockpit contains an [[acceleration couch]] and [[Control Panel|control equipment]]. The vessel is fitted with a [[Model/1|Model/1bis]] [[computer]]: no backup computer is installed. |
* The vessel is fitted with [[Communications Equipment#Shipboard Communications|communications equipment]], a standard [[Ship Sensor Suite|sensor array]], and has an [[Avionics]] suite. | * The vessel is fitted with [[Communications Equipment#Shipboard Communications|communications equipment]], a standard [[Ship Sensor Suite|sensor array]], and has an [[Avionics]] suite. | ||
* It is equipped with a sophisticated [[ECM]] package. | * It is equipped with a sophisticated [[ECM]] package. | ||
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| [[Naval Architecture|Construction Time]] | | [[Naval Architecture|Construction Time]] | ||
− | | 24 | + | | 24 [[week]]s (5.5 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. | * 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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** [[Vigilance class Interceptor]] | ** [[Vigilance class Interceptor]] | ||
** [[Granite class Interceptor]] | ** [[Granite class Interceptor]] | ||
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== References & Contributors (Sources) == | == References & Contributors (Sources) == |
Revision as of 12:23, 16 February 2019
Interceptor | |
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Unpublished, non-canon smallcraft design. | |
Type: PL Smallcraft | |
Size | 6 Tons |
Hull Configuration | [[Cone Hull]] |
Streamlining | Streamlined Hull |
Tech Level | TL–7 |
Engineering | |
Computer | 1 |
Jump | J-0 |
Maneuver | 2 G |
Armaments | |
Hardpoints | 1 |
Accommodations | |
Staterooms | 0 |
Personnel | |
Crew | 1 |
Officers | 1 |
High/Mid Passengers | 0 |
Payload | |
Cargo | 0.0 Tons |
Fuel tank | 0 Tons |
Construction | |
Origin | Distant Fringe |
Year Operational | None |
Price | |
Cost | MCr8.150 (base) MCr6.520 (qty) |
Architect fee | MCrAde Stewart |
Statistics | |
Quick Ship Profile | PL-1A20 |
Images | |
Blueprint | No |
Illustration | No |
Source | |
Canon | Unpublished, fan design |
Era | 1105 |
Reference | Ade Alagoric Stewart |
Starships are designed with the Classic Traveller format, using High Guard. |
The Interceptor is a combatant smallcraft.
- It is a paramilitary ship and a fighter.
- Please also see: Ships of the Distant Fringe
Description (Specifications)
The Interceptor is a cheap, reliable vessel designed to engage enemy units from close range. Similar designs have been in use from the time the Distant Fringe was first settled. It is defined as a microfighter due to its small size.
- The vessel is a TL-7 design.
Image Repository
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) when necessary. [1]
Basic Ship Characteristics [2] | ||
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No. | Category | Remarks |
1. | Tonnage | The Interceptor is constructed using a 6 dTon hull built in a generally cone-shaped configuration. The hull is fully streamlined and has airfoil surfaces, giving good atmospheric performance. The vessel is not fitted with artificial gravity generation equipment but has thrust vectoring capability, giving it VTOL performance within atmospheres and gravity wells.
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2. | Crew | Total Crew Complement: 1
Accommodations The cockpit is the only crew-accessible part of the ship: it does not have grav plates or inertial compensators. The vessel has full life support and environmental systems.
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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 0.12 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 20 weeks of operations, if used efficiently.
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4. | Electronics | The cockpit contains an acceleration couch and control equipment. The vessel is fitted with a Model/1bis computer: no backup computer is installed.
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5. | Hardpoints | x1 hardpoint. |
6. | Armament | The normal weapons fit-out for an Interceptor is:
The Interceptor is equipped with a Light Machinegun in a fixed forward-facing mount.
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7. | Defenses | The hull is plated, braced and structurally reinforced, with an armor rating of 4.
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8. | Craft | The vessel carries no subcraft. |
9. | Fuel Treatment | The vessel has an internal fuel tank containing 1 dTon of reaction mass for the Drives.
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10. | Cost | The basic cost of the vessel is MCr8.150.
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11. | Construction Time | 24 weeks (5.5 months) as standard.
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12. | Comments | The vessel has no internal cargo capacity. |
History & Background (Dossier)
An ubiquitous design used throughout the Distant Fringe, the Interceptor is cheap, durable and reliable. The design is representative and a large number of variants exist, particularly with regard to the allotted weapons systems and onboard electronics. Despite their status as space fighters, designs of this type have airframe features, augmenting their handling characteristics within planetary atmospheres.
Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities
Individual designs of Interceptor are named by the companies that produce them but these organizations generally draw on traditional naming protocols.
Selected Variant Types & Classes
Interceptors are mass produced commercial fighter craft, made from standardized components and assembled in class A and B starports of TL-7 or greater across the Distant Fringe region. A range of different hull shapes are available but two main variants have become standard:
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) 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.