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If the design is described as a Vehicle then its a Spaceplane;
if it is described as a Ship its a Spaceship.
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A G-Carrier is an enclosed grav vehicle, intended for passenger transport duties.
- A G-carrier is capable of close-orbital spaceflight (sealed against vacuum) and is much quicker than an Air/raft grav vehicle. A G-carrier is not intended for extended spaceflight. Spaceships (ship's gigs, shuttles, and other smallcraft) perform these roles.
Description (Specifications)
G-Carriers commonly have the following features:
- They are Grav-Powered
- They are enclosed and provide life-support for the occupants
- They are designed to carry passengers (cargo is an extra)
- Most G-Carriers are capable of reaching orbit (occupants need not wear vacuum suits) and the trip will be a speedy one only taking a typical (15 to 45) minute flight depending on the size of the planet.
- G-Carriers have much more powerful engines when compared to Air/rafts.
- They don't usually have airlock and rely on the departure and arrivals points to provide safe spaces for passenger transfer.
Examples of G-Carriers
19 G-Carrier items
| Item | Type | Mode | TL | Mass | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NHNE/Equipment/Kiwi Sirius | G-Carrier | Flight (Grav) | 12 | 4 dTon | Cr410,100 |
| Children's Air/Raft | G-Carrier | Flight (Grav) | 12 | 1 | TBD |
| Children's Floater | G-Carrier | Flight (Grav) | 12 | Cr2500 | |
| Fringian G-Carrier | G-Carrier | Flight (Grav) | 10 | 6.0 Tons | Cr985,000 |
| G-Tube | G-Carrier | Flight (Grav) | 12 | 200kg | Cr45,000 |
| GP-6D | G-Carrier | Flight (Grav) | 12 | 4 dTon | Cr580,833 |
| Grandjagoo class Sealed Air/Raft | G-Carrier | Flight (Grav) | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Gudukraa class G-Carrier | G-Carrier | Flight (Grav) | 12 | 36.5 tons | kCr635 |
| Hurakan class Enclosed Air/Raft | G-Carrier | Flight (Grav) | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Kankurur class G-Carrier | G-Carrier | Flight (Grav) | 15 | 236Kl | Mcr11.858 |
| Kisha class Ambulance | G-Carrier | Flight (Grav) | 10 | 11 tons (unloaded) 13 tons (loaded) 5 dTons |
Cr 310,000 |
| Lopec class G-Carrier | G-Carrier | Flight (Grav) | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Politesse class Grav Car | G-Carrier | Flight (Grav) | TBD | 6 dton | Cr50,000+ |
| Resolve class G-Carrier | G-Carrier | Flight (Grav) | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Skyknight class G-Carrier | G-Carrier | Flight (Grav) | 15 | 18.04 tons | Cr358,600 |
| Trekka class Grav Bus | G-Carrier | Flight (Grav) | 13 | 5 tons (unloaded) 8.7 tons (loaded) 4 dTons |
Cr 998,000 |
| Trelea class Utility Grav | G-Carrier | Flight (Grav) | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Utility floater | G-Carrier | Flight (Grav) | 12 | 2500 | |
| Vargr Grav Platform | G-Carrier | Flight (Grav) | 9 | 0.25 dTon | Cr161,500 |
Strategy & Doctrine (Operations)
G-Carriers typically are used for the same general mission as taxis, busses, trains and aircraft at lower technology levels but some specialise for
- Interface Operations: (Space to Surface & Surface to Space)
- Exploration: (Transport of small numbers of key scientists or materials)
Many G-Carriers are built for dedicated para-military missions:
- Troop Transport Missions: (Carry small numbers of troops). These are then classified as Armoured Personnel Carriers.
- Utility Missions: (Carry small amounts of important materials)
History & Background (Dossier)
No information yet available.
See also
Vehicles
§ == ( Please refer to the following AAB Library Data for more information: ) == §
- Vehicle
- Primitive Craft - Craft of all types TL–1 to TL–3 powered by Wind or Animal power
- Aerospace Vessel
- Watercraft
- Land Vehicle
- Exotic Craft
- Multi-Environment Vehicle
- Vehicle Usage
- Vehicle Roles
- Personal Vehicle
- Consumer Vehicle
- Ground Car
- Air/Raft (Passenger, Small)
- G-Carrier (Small)
- Mass Transit Vehicle
- Rail Vehicle (Passenger)
- Bus
- G-Carrier
- Industrial Vehicle
- Commercial Vehicle
- Combat Vehicle
- Combat Support Vehicle
- Security Vehicle
Related:
The line between Spaceplane and Spaceship is blurred.If the design is described as a Vehicle then its a Spaceplane;
if it is described as a Ship its a Spaceship.
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