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|alsosee  = [[Darlene class Gig]]
 
|alsosee  = [[Darlene class Gig]]
 
|architect= Timothy B. Brown
 
|architect= Timothy B. Brown
|caption  = Published, canon design with Keith illustration.
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|canon    = Yes. Published, canon design with Keith illustration.
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|caption  = TBD
 
|cargo    = 8.7
 
|cargo    = 8.7
 
|crew    = 1
 
|crew    = 1

Revision as of 20:09, 19 June 2019

Generic Gig
Gig-WH-Keith-MT-Imp-Encyclo-Pg-84.jpg
TBD
Type: U Auxiliary
Size 20 Tons
Hull Configuration [[{{{hull}}}]]
Tech Level TL–13
Engineering
Computer TBD
Jump J-0
Maneuver 5 G
Armaments
Hardpoints 2
Accommodations
Staterooms 0
Personnel
Crew 1
High/Mid Passengers 0
Payload
Cargo 8.7 Tons
Fuel tank 0 Tons
Construction
Origin Third Imperium
Price
Cost MCr7.8
Architect fee MCrTimothy B. Brown
Statistics
Source
Also see Darlene class Gig
Canon Published, fan design
Starships are designed with the Classic Traveller format, using High Guard generation.

A Gig is an often encountered institution at starports throughout the Third Imperium.

Description (Specifications)

Comments: The illustration shows the gig in its modified configuration. Originally, the flat shields on either side of the drive were not installed; the arrangement was perfectly acceptable in naval operations. But for starport use, the heat spill from the drives becomes a danger to the lesser trained individuals operating the craft, especially in the close quarters of docking with ships to be inspected. As a result, most of the gigs have been retrofitted with the large protective shields shown. [1]

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) where necessary. [2]

Basic Ship Characteristics [3]
#. Category Remarks
1. Tonnage 20 tons standard. 280 cubic meters. [4]
2. Crew One rating or officer. [5] Total: 2 crew.
3. Performance No jump. 5-G. Power plant-5. 1-EP. Agility-5. [6]
4. Electronics No computer. Basic control avionics. [7]
5. Hardpoints Actual mounting restricted to one laser at a cost of agility. Missile racks and sandcasters allowed additionally. [8]
6. Armament None. [9]
7. Defenses None. [10]
8. Craft None. [11]
9. Fuel Treatment Fuel skimming possible. No fuel purification plant. [12]
10. Cost MCr9.87275 standard. MCr7.8982 in quantity. [13]
11. Construction Time 6 months singly; 4 months in quantity. [14]
12. Comments None.

History & Background (Dossier)

This tech level 13 gig is an often encountered institution at starports throughout the Imperium. Technically a vessel of the Imperial Navy, it is crewed by local starport personnel and used to perform orbital inspections and other light duties. [15]

Selected Variant Types and Classes

Smallcraft - Gigs:

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