SK-3 class Lifeboat

SK-3 class Lifeboat
Type: MM Emergency Craft
Category	Smallcraft
Size	20 Tons
Hull Configuration	Cylinder Hull
Streamlining	Streamlined Hull
Tech Level	TL–15
Engineering
Computer	Model/2
Jump	J-0
Maneuver	1 G
Fuel Treatment	Scoops, Purifier
Armaments
Hardpoints	0
Accommodations
Staterooms	0
Seats	5
Low Berths	4
Personnel
Crew	1
High/Mid Passengers	5
Low Passengers	20
Payload
Cargo	3 Tons
Fuel tank	6.6 Tons
Special features	Survival kit
Construction
Origin	Third Imperium
Price
Cost	MCr12.01
Images
Blueprint	No
Illustration	Yes
Source
Canon	Published, non-canon design
Designer	Harvey Fawcett
Design System	MegaTraveller
Era	1120
Reference	"Tech Brief." The Travellers' Digest 16 44-45.

The SK-3 class Lifeboat is a TL–15 non-combatant dedicated Life Boat.

Description (Specifications)

The SK-3 is a fairly standard design for a small lifeboat, usually attached to passenger carrying vessel. This ship holds 4 seated passengers and four emergency low berths for 4 more. The boat is designed to be operated by someone who has no experience with operating space craft, by automating many of the ship functions. All of these functions can be over-ridden through use of the proper override codes.

Usually the lifeboat is attached to a larger ship, with the airlock marked clearly, though sealed to prevent accidental entry. If the lock is opened, the boat begins an automated launch sequence, sealing the lock after five minutes or upon detection of loss of pressure or one of several other emergency issues on the parent vessel.

The ship contains a fair quantity of survival gear to allow the passengers to survive in the case of emergency landing on a habitable, though uninhabited world.

History & Background (Dossier)

No information yet available.

Selected Variant Types & Classes

10 Representative Lifeboat (MM) Classes

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Civilian Ship - Liner - Medical Vessel - Type MM Lifeboat

B

• Blakeway class First Response Vessel

D

• Deliverance class Lifeboat

I

• Interstellar Lifesaver class Lifeboat

K

• KSbA Model A-23 class Lifeboat

M

• Mender-of-Herds class Hospital Ship

O

• Olyora class Medevac Pinnace

P

• Parthenolab class Bio-Construction Vessel

R

• Reliant class Lifeboat

• Relief class Hospital Ship

S

• SK-3 class Lifeboat

References

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This ship was originally designed using MegaTraveller ship design rules. Marc Miller. Referee's Manual (Game Designers Workshop, 1987), .

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• Gary L. Thomas. "Tech Brief." The Travellers' Digest 16 (1989): 44-45.