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The Runabout 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. | The Runabout 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. | ||
* The vessel is a [[TL-7]] design. | * The vessel is a [[TL-7]] design. | ||
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+ | === Image Repository === | ||
+ | ''Runabout''. <br> [[File:J0 50dT Runabout.jpg]] | ||
=== Basic Ship Characteristics === | === Basic Ship Characteristics === | ||
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''Accommodations'' | ''Accommodations'' | ||
− | There are 4 small [[stateroom]]s. One typically serves as an office, [[galley]] or medical bay as necessary and contains a small fresher, while the remaining three are available to paying [[Middle Passage|passenger]]s | + | There are 4 small [[stateroom]]s. One typically serves as an office, [[galley]] or medical bay as necessary and contains a small fresher, while the remaining three are available to paying [[Middle Passage|passenger]]s. |
There are x8 [[Middle Passage|passenger]] [[acceleration couch]]es. | There are x8 [[Middle Passage|passenger]] [[acceleration couch]]es. | ||
− | The ship does not have [[grav plate]]s or [[inertial compensator]]s. The vessel has full [[Life Support|life support]] and environmental systems. | + | The ship does not have [[grav plate]]s or [[inertial compensator]]s: all accessible areas of the ship are set up for zero-gee activity. The vessel has full [[Life Support|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 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 locker]]s. | * There are multiple small [[emergency locker]]s. | ||
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| [[Maneuver Drive|Performance]] | | [[Maneuver Drive|Performance]] | ||
− | | The vessel mounts an extremely efficient | + | | The vessel mounts an extremely efficient rocket thrust-based [[Rocket Drive|Maneuver]]-2 drive and a [[Fission]] [[Power Plant]]-2, giving performance of 2-G acceleration and producing 1 [[Energy Point]]. 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 3 [[week]]s of operations. Activity in significant gravity wells and [[atmosphere]]s exponentially reduces the vessel's [[maneuver]] endurance. |
− | * The [[Power Plant]] fuel | + | * The [[Power Plant]] includes inherent fuel, consisting 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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| [[Fuel Purification Plant|Fuel Treatment]] | | [[Fuel Purification Plant|Fuel Treatment]] | ||
| The vessel has an internal [[Fuel Tank|fuel tank]] containing 1 [[Ton|dTon]] of reaction mass for the [[Drive]]s. | | The vessel has an internal [[Fuel Tank|fuel tank]] containing 1 [[Ton|dTon]] of reaction mass for the [[Drive]]s. | ||
− | * The [[hull]] is fitted with intrinsic [[fuel scoop]]s. These are routed into the [[Cargo Hold|cargo hold]], allowing | + | * 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. |
* The vessel is not equipped with [[fuel purification]] equipment. | * The vessel is not equipped with [[fuel purification]] equipment. | ||
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* [[Auxiliary|Auxiliary: Runabout]] | * [[Auxiliary|Auxiliary: Runabout]] | ||
** [[Apollo class Runabout]] | ** [[Apollo class Runabout]] | ||
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== References & Contributors (Sources) == | == References & Contributors (Sources) == |
Revision as of 14:16, 16 February 2019
Runabout | |
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Unpublished, non-canon fan design. | |
Type: U Smallcraft | |
Size | 50 Tons |
Hull Configuration | [[Conical Hull]] |
Streamlining | Streamlined Hull |
Tech Level | TL–7 |
Engineering | |
Computer | Model/1 |
Jump | J-0 |
Maneuver | 2 G |
Armaments | |
Hardpoints | 1 |
Accommodations | |
Staterooms | 0 |
Personnel | |
Crew | 1 |
Officers | 1 |
High/Mid Passengers | 0 |
Payload | |
Cargo | 28 Tons |
Fuel tank | 0 Tons |
Construction | |
Origin | Distant Fringe |
Year Operational | No information yet available. |
Price | |
Cost | MCr22.200 (base) MCr17.760 (qty) |
Architect fee | MCrAde Stewart |
Statistics | |
Quick Ship Profile | U-5A20 |
Images | |
Blueprint | No |
Source | |
Canon | Unpublished, fan design |
Reference | Ade Alagoric Stewart |
Starships are designed with the Classic Traveller format, using Book 5 High Guard |
The Runabout is a smallcraft.
- It is a Civilian Ship and an Auxiliary.
- Please also see: Ships of the Distant Fringe.
Description (Specifications)
This is a generic class of smallcraft.
The Runabout 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.
- 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 Runabout is constructed using a 50 dTon hull built in a generally cone-shaped configuration. The hull is fully streamlined and has airfoil surfaces, giving improved atmospheric performance.
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2. | Crew | Total Crew Complement: 1
Accommodations There are 4 small staterooms. One typically serves as an office, galley or medical bay as necessary and contains a small fresher, while the remaining three are available to paying passengers. There are x8 passenger acceleration couches. The ship does not have grav plates or inertial compensators: all accessible areas of the ship are set up for zero-gee activity. The vessel has full life support and environmental systems.
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3. | Performance | The vessel mounts an extremely efficient rocket thrust-based Maneuver-2 drive and a Fission Power Plant-2, giving performance of 2-G acceleration and producing 1 Energy Point. 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 3 weeks of operations. Activity in significant gravity wells and atmospheres exponentially reduces the vessel's maneuver endurance.
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4. | Electronics | The cockpit contains x2 acceleration couches and control equipment. The vessel is fitted with a Model/1 computer: no backup computer is installed.
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5. | Hardpoints | x1 hardpoint. |
6. | Armament | The Runabout is generally unarmed. |
7. | Defenses | The hull is unarmored.
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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 MCr22.200.
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11. | Construction Time | 24 weeks (5.5 months) as standard.
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12. | Comments | Cargo capacity amounts to 28 dTons. |
History & Background (Dossier)
The Runabout 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
Different examples of the design are known by many different names but all have very similar performance characteristics and capabilities.
Selected Variant Types & Classes
References & Contributors (Sources)
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- 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.