Seeker class Armored Merchant

Seeker class Armored Merchant
Type: AK Subsidized Trader
Category	ACS
Size	1,000 Tons
Hull Configuration	Close Structure Hull
Streamlining	Partly Streamlined Hull
Tech Level	TL–15
Engineering
Computer	Model/4
Jump	J-4
Maneuver	1 G
Fuel Treatment	Scoops
Armaments
Hardpoints	10
Offensive	6 triple missile turrets, 4 double laser turrets
Defensive	Armored hull
Accommodations
Staterooms	25
Low Berths	20
Personnel
Crew	17
Officers	5
Enlisted	12
High/Mid Passengers	8
Low Passengers	20
Payload
Cargo	216 Tons
Fuel tank	440 Tons
Carried craft	2 20t launches
Construction
Construction Time	30 Months
Origin	Third Imperium
Price
Cost	MCr543.1
Architect fee	MCr5.43
Statistics
Quick Ship Profile	AK-CP14
Universal Ship Profile	AK-A441441-400000-40004-0
Images
Blueprint	Yes
Illustration	Yes
Source
Canon	Published, non-canon design
Designer	Ross Babcock, Jordan Weisman
Design System	High Guard
Era	1105
Reference	Adventure Class Ships Volume 3 12-13.

The Seeker class Armored Merchant is a TL–15 Armored Merchant.

Description

The Seeker-class armored merchant represents a compromise which has proven only marginally successful, a compromise between capacity and security. Developed for commercial use in wilderness area along the the fringes on the Imperium (such as the Spinward Marches and Reavers Deep), these vessels were, unfortunately, badly flawed. Cargo capacity and passenger space are both too low in comparison with the amount of space devoted to fuel and other useless weight.

The spherical bow of the ship has three levels; the upper deck of this houses the bridge. Four consoles are present. Of these helm and navigation are usually crewed, while the panels monitoring gunner and engineering functions are only repeaters. Separate computer and communications compartments open on either side. The remainder of the deck is ringed with ship's weaponry. All the ship's turrets are located here.

Main Deck: In the spherical bow area, a lounge allows passengers relaxation. The panoramic view, however, is an illusion: holographic viewscreens, rather than windows, are used to produce the scenic vista.

Immediately aft of this are large compartments holding the galley, library, EVA prep room. Twenty-five cabins, low berths, and storage compartments occupy much of the area amidships. Engine spaces, storage areas, and an electronic ship are located aft, with fuel tanks (and the ship's fuel scoops) located on either side.

Cargo Deck: The lower deck hosl the ship's two launches and cargo space. On some trade pioneering vessels, this deck is modified to permit additional small craft or vehicle storage.

History & Background

No information yet available.

Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities

Seeker-class ships are usually names differently according to the tastes of various owners. One common source of names is to draw from worlds relating to discovery and exploration, or from the names of noted explorers.

Selected Variant Types & Classes

42 Representative Subsidized Trader (AK) Classes

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Civilian Ship - Trader - Type AK Subsidized Trader

A

• Akkigish class Subsidized Merchant
• Amkarim class Trade Liner
• Andrew class Commercial Shuttle
• Anhk class Merchant

B

• Bloodwell class Merchant
• Borazio class Heavy Freighter

C

• Cihzicih class Transport
• Congo class Cargo Barge

D

• Dhaztuen class Far Merchant
• Doji Hoturi class Bulk Freighter

F

• Freespace Gateway class Freighter

G

• Gamma Haden class Liner
• Ghent class Subsidized Merchant
• Goliath class Provincial Freighter

• Guilder class Subsidized Merchant

J

• Jasper class Provincial Merchant
• Jelmirt Marquis class High Liner
• Jose Cadiz Royal Galleon class Cargo Carrier

K

• Khtukhao class Clan Transport
• Kolomyia class Fast Liner

L

• Last Armada class Launch
• Last Armada class Survey Shuttle
• Lightning class Frontier Merchant

M

• Maru class Merchant
• Mauripo class Subsidized Merchant
• Mavuzo class Super Freighter
• Mora class Freighter

P

• Palatine class Merchant Trader

• Petty class Subsidized Merchant

Q

• Queen class Modular Subsidized Merchant

R

• Rodgers class Skiff

S

• Seeker class Armored Merchant
• Sirocco class Merchant Freighter
• Star*mart class Provincial Merchant
• Swordfish class Merchant

T

• Trader class Provincial Transport
• Type CT class Cargo Carrier
• Type R2 class Subsidized Merchant
• Type RL class Subsidized Merchant
• Type RL2 class Subsidized Merchant
• Tyrfing class Freighter

V

• Virtue class Light Freighter

References

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This ship was originally designed using one of the Classic Traveller ship design rules: Marc Miller. Starships (Game Designers Workshop, 1977), 12-23. Marc Miller, Frank Chadwick, John Harshman. High Guard (Game Designers Workshop, 1980), 20-36.

This list of sources was used by the Traveller Wiki Editorial Team and individual contributors to compose this article. Copyrighted material is used under license from Far Future Enterprises or by permission of the author. The page history lists all of the contributions.

• J. Andrew Keith. Adventure Class Ships Volume 3 (FASA, 1981), 12-13.