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[[Ship Type Codes]] are a short form for identifying the types or mission statement for a [[starship]].
 
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* This hierarchical designation is also known as [[Ship Type]], [[Superclass]], [[Ship Hull Designation]], [[Ship Type Code]], [[Craft Type Code]], or simply Type.
 
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Please refer to the following [[AAB]] [[Library Data]] for more information: <br>
 
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'''[[Starship]]:'''
 
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* [[Ship Classification|Starship User Types]]
 
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** [[Civilian Ship]]
 
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** [[Paramilitary Ship]]
 
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** [[Military Ship]]
 
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* [[Ship Classification|Ships by Function]]
 
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** [[Bigcraft]]
 
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** [[Boat]]
 
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** [[Non-starship]]
 
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** [[Smallcraft]]
 
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** [[Spaceship]]
 
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** [[Starship]]
 
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** [[Subcraft]]
 
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** [[Warship]]
 
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* [[Ship Classification|Advanced Ship Classification]]s
 
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** [[Ship Mission Code]] / [[Supraclass]]
 
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** [[Ship Type Code]] / [[Superclass]]
 
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** [[Ship Class Code]] / [[Class]]
 
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** Model ([[TL]])
 
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** Bloc (Lot)
 
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* [[Ship Classification|Basic Ship Classifications]]
 
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** [[Adventure Class Ship]]
 
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** [[Battle Class Ship]]
 
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** [[Fleet Class Ship]]
 
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** [[Size-Role Classification]]
 
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** [[QSP]]
 
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** [[USP]]
 
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** [[World Class Ship]]
 
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* [[Drive|Speed of Travel]]
 
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** [[FTL]]
 
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** [[NAFAL]] ([[STL]])
 
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== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
 
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The type code provides a general system for describing the mission of a ship, the [[Ship Hull Designation]] listing contains the complete list of assigned codes and meanings.
 
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* These are different from [[Starship Class]]es in that many classes of [[starship]]s may share the same type, yet have different performance characteristics.
 
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* Ship types codes have one to three characters. In order, they are: a primary mission identifier, and one or two characters of an optional mission qualifier. All ships use the same primary mission identifier. The definitions for the mission qualifiers are different between military ships and civilian ships.
 
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=== Imperial Ship Classification Synopsis ===
 
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The basic system of ship classification and organization for ships within [[Charted Space]] and particularly within [[Imperial Space]] works on a simple hierarchy of mission (generalized use), type (specific use), class (very specific use), model ([[technological level]]), and lot or bloc (production run):
 
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| 1.
 
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| [[Ship Mission Code]]s
 
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| [[Ship Mission|SUPRACLASS]]
 
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| MISSION
 
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| [[Free Trader]] AKA [[Merchant]]
 
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* It is also known as [[Ship Mission]], [[Ship Mission Code]], Mission, [[Ship Hull Designation]], or Supraclass.
 
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| [[Ship Type Code]]s
 
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| [[Ship Type|SUPERCLASS]]
 
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| TYPE
 
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| [[Type A class Free Trader]]
 
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* It is also known as [[Ship Type]], Superclass, [[Ship Type Code]], [[Craft Type Code]], or simply Type.
 
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| [[Ship Class Code]]s
 
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| [[Ship Class|CLASS]]
 
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| CLASS
 
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| [[Beowulf class Free Trader]]
 
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* It designation is also known as [[Ship Class]], [[Ship Class Code]], or simply Class.
 
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| 4.
 
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| Ship Model Codes
 
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| [[TL|MODEL]]
 
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| TL & Model
 
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| [[TL-14]] Beowulf Build
 
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* Models aren’t always mentioned, but if they are, they are usually referred to by a TL designation.
 
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| 5.
 
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| Ship Bloc Codes
 
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| LOT or BLOC
 
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| [[Named Ship]]
 
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| “The Lonesome Wolf” of ‘Bloc 312-1115d’
 
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* Ship Lots or Bloc Codes are rarely used except by naval shipyards, patrol craft, and the like. They are recorded in the ship’s computer as well as a number of places on the hull.
 
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=== Overview of Imperial Ship Classification ===
 
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| Supraclass (Function)
 
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| [[Dreadnought]]
 
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| It’s the largest organizational grouping by a generalized function or mission. For instance, [[battleship]]s and [[cruiser]]s have different generalized missions although they can perform many of the same jobs.
 
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| 2.
 
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| Type (Superclass)
 
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| [[Type BB class Dreadnought]]
 
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| It’s a larger type grouping by a specific function or mission. Different kinds of battleships or types may perform different yet broadly similar missions.
 
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| 3.
 
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| Class (Ship)
 
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| [[Tigress class Dreadnought]]
 
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| The ship itself is synonymous with a class. The first produced version becomes the class namesake under most practices. It has an even more specific mission that the craft type code (type) or superclass.
 
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| 4.
 
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| Model (Version)
 
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| TL-15 Tigress Model 1105-Q3-9PR
 
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| This classification may include incremental improvements often as a result of [[TL]] advances. Some classes of ships can be built at several different [[TL]]’s. For instance, the ubiquitous Beowulf [[Free Trader]] has builds from [[TL-10]] to [[TL-15]].
 
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| Lot (Block)
 
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| Block 365-1105 Reg-A-4702-4826-9931
 
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| This classification is also known as a Production Bloc. Blocs may have differences from lot to lot. Sometimes aftermarket or post-production modification (customization) may yield very different ships from the originally manufactured ship class.
 
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== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
 
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The [[Vilani Imperium]] and its successor, the [[Ziru Sirka]], were both large, stable bureaucracies that kept the order for many millennia. They propelled the Vilani people from a planetary bound existence to one of the largest interstellar empires known to sophontdom. The [[Vilani]] achieved this due to many reasons and one of the foremost of these reasons was excellent organization, asset tracking, and logistics of their many spacefleets. The [[First Imperium]] successfully used the system for several millennia before running into the [[Terran]]s and their balkanized chaos. In some ways, the early [[Terran]]s were unified, but in many others, they were completely disheveled and disorganized along historically nationalistic and cultural lines. A number of competing fleets each used their own systems of ship organizations and the progenitor organization of the [[Terran]]s, the [[United Nations]], was a complete basket case.
 
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After the [[Terran]]s won the [[Interstellar Wars]] and established the [[Second Imperium]] of [[Rule of Man]], they tossed out the older, well-established vilani system of ship organization and tried to institute their own. Much like the United Nations a chaotic mess ensued and numerous competing systems existed side by side, often contributing to mix-ups and sometimes even fatal accidents. Within a few decades, planetary and subsector fleets officially used Terran ship organizations systems, but quietly and unofficially used the traditional vilani methods. These methods had stood the test of time and regime change.   
 
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Even after the fall of the [[Second Imperium]] and the mess of the [[Long Night]], the ship organization system persisted in use. Those [[pocket empire]]s which retained spaceflight and even starflight, continued to use the old ways, which continued to work. The [[Sylean Federation]] actively used the system and when it grew into the [[Third Imperium]], the system was a tried a true part of human space navies. The system was greatly complicated and confused by Terran additions during the Second Imperium, but it is functional today and most spacers are familiar with the system, even travellers from non-Imperial polities, who use alternate systems.   
 
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===  A - [[Trader]]s & [[Auxiliaries]] ===
 
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''NOTES:'' Type A’s do everything well, but are the masters of few roles. Stll, they are flexible and capable within their mission profiles. Some of the best known type/s (superclass/es) using this designation are:
 
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# [[Type A class Free Trader]]: Lead Primary Setter Type, Generic Type Setter
 
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# [[Type AC class Medical Vessel]]: Casuality Vessel, Hospital Ship, Medical Frigate
 
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# [[Type AD class Transport]]:  Medium Transport
 
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* ADA: Heavy Transport
 
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* ADL: Light Transport
 
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* AE:  Fleet Tug
 
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* AEA: Heavy Fleet Tug
 
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* AEL: Light Fleet Tug
 
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* AF:  Medium Tanker
 
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* AFA: Heavy Tanker, Supertanker
 
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* AFL: Light Tanker
 
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* AM:  Medium Replenishment Vessel
 
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* AMA: Large Replenishment Vessel
 
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* AML: Light Replenishment Vessel
 
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* AO:  Medium Ordinance Carrier
 
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* AOA: Heavy Ordinance Carrier
 
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* AOL:  Light Ordinance Carrier
 
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* AO-F: Medium Ordinance Carrier (Fast)
 
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* AS:  Salvage/Recovery Vessel
 
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* ASA: Mobile dock
 
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* AT:  Ship Tender
 
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* ATP: Figher/SDB Tender
 
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* ATC: Cruiser Tender
 
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* AU:  Medium Utility Vessel
 
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* AUL: Light Utility Vessel
 
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* AUA: Heavy Utility Vessel
 
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* AX:  Medium Refinery Vessel
 
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* AXA: Heavy Refinery Vessel
 
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* AXL: Light Refinery Vessel
 
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* AZ:  Medium Tanker/Replenishment Vessel Hybrid
 
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* AZA: Large Tanker/Replenishment Vessel Hybrid
 
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* AZL: Light Tanker/Replenishment Vessel Hybrid
 
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* AZT: Rift Tanker, Long jump tanker
 
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''NOTES:'' Type B’s are the strong end of the line, battleships and dreadnoughts, the largest and hardest hitting naval combatants, almost always armed with massive [[spinal mount]]s. Some of the best known type/s (superclass/es) using this designation are:
 
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# [[Type B class Battleship]]: Lead Primary Setter Type, Generic Type Setter
 
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# [[Type BA class Heavy Battleship]]: [[Heavy Battleship]], [[Superbattleship]], [[Dreadnought]]
 
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# [[Type BB class Battleship]]: [[Battleship]], [[DEW]] OR [[KEW]] [[Spinal Mount]]
 
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# [[Type BDN class Dreadnought]]: [[Dreadnought]]
 
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# [[Type BL class Light Battleship]]: [[Light Battleship]], [[Pocket Battleship]]
 
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# [[Type BM class Monitor]]: [[Monitor]], [[Battle Monitor]]
 
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# [[Type BMS class System Monitor]]: [[System Monitor]]
 
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# [[Type BR class Battle Rider]]: [[Battle Rider]]
 
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# [[Type BS class Strike Battleship]]: [[Strike Battleship]], [[Commerce Raider Battleship]]
 
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# [[Type BZ class Hybrid Battle Rider]]: [[Battle Rider Hybrid]]
 
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''NOTES:'' Type C’s are line ships. They are meant to survive the enemy and trade blows in fleet combat. Some of the best known type/s (superclass/es) using this designation are:
 
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# [[Type C class Cruiser]]: Lead primary setter type.
 
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# [[Type C class Mercenary Cruiser]]: Lead primary setter type.
 
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# [[Type CM class Missile Cruiser]]
 
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# [[Type CA class Heavy Cruiser]]: [[Heavy Cruiser]], [[Armored Cruiser]]
 
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# CAB: Heavy Bombardment Cruiser
 
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# CAM: Heavy Missile Cruiser
 
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# CAP: Heavy Provincial Cruiser
 
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# CAR: [[Cruiser#CR| Heavy Cruiser Rider]]
 
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# CB: [[Cruiser#BC| Battlecruiser]]
 
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# CL: [[Cruiser#CL| Light Cruiser]]
 
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# CLB: Light Bombardment Cruiser
 
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# CLM: [[Light Missile Cruiser]]
 
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* CLP: Light Provincial Cruiser
 
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* CLR: [[Light Cruiser Rider]]
 
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* CS: [[Strike Cruiser]], [[Cruiser#Other Cruisers| Scout Cruiser]], Rift Cruiser, Fleet Intruder
 
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# CSM: Strike Missile Cruiser
 
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# CY: [[Mercenary Cruiser]]
 
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===  D - [[Destroyer]]s & [[Defender]]s ([[SDB]]) ===
 
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''NOTES:'' Type D’s are considered the smallest viable combatant capable of minimal survival and power projection. Some of the best known type/s (superclass/es) using this designation are:
 
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# [[Type D class Destroyer]]
 
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* DA: [[Destroyer#DL| Destroyer Leader]], Heavy Destroyer
 
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* DD: [[Destroyer#DD| Destroyer]], Corvette
 
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* DDM: Missile Destroyer, Missile Corvette
 
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* DE: [[Destroyer#DE| Destroyer Escort]], Sloop
 
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* DEM: Missile Destroyer Escort
 
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* DL: Light Destroyer
 
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* DP: [[Destroyer#DP| Pursuit Destroyer]]
 
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* DS: [[Destroyer#DS| Strike Destroyer]], Fast Destroyer
 
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''NOTES:'' Type E’s defend other ships, often merchants, but also auxiliaries and others. Some of the best known type/s (superclass/es) using this designation are:
 
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# [[Type E class Escort]]
 
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* EA:  Heavy [[Escort]], [[Escort#EF| Fleet Escort]]
 
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* EE: [[Escort]], Corvette
 
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* EEM: Missile Escort, Missile Corvette
 
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* EL: [[Escort#EC| Close Escort]], Light Escort, [[Escort#EC| Escort Corvette]]
 
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* ELM: [[Escort#EM| Light Missile Escort]]
 
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* ES: [[Escort#ES| Strike Escort]], Escort Raider, Pursuit Escort
 
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''NOTES:'' Type F’s are small ships meant to project force, fly the flag, and deter lighter enemies. Some of the best known type/s (superclass/es) using this designation are:
 
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# [[Type F class Fighter]]
 
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# [[Type FF class Frigate]]
 
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# FFA: [[Frigate| Heavy Frigate]]
 
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# FF: [[Frigate]]
 
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# FH: [[Heavy Fighter]]
 
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# FFM: Missile Frigate
 
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# FFL: [[Frigate| Light Frigate]]
 
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# FFS: Strike Frigate
 
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# [[Type G class Service Vessel]]
 
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* GEA: Heavy Tug/Towing Vessel
 
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* GFA: Large Fueler, Large Gas Skimmer
 
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* GMA: Heavy Asteroid Miner, Asteroid Processor
 
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* GT: Medium Tender
 
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* GTL: Ship Repair Vessel
 
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''NOTES:'' Type H’s serve paramilitary roles as customs ships, inspectors, police, and the like. Some of the best known type/s (superclass/es) using this designation are:
 
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# [[Type H class Paramilitary Ship]]
 
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* HM: Messenger, Commercial Courier
 
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* HP: Law Enforcement Vessel
 
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* HPA: Heavy Law Enforcement Vessel, Armed Law Enforcement Vessel
 
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* HR: Revenue Cutter
 
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* HS: Settlement Ship, Colony Ship, Settlement Transport
 
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''NOTES:'' Type I’s serve the vital role of taking and keeping real estate, especially against armed opposition. Some of the best known type/s (superclass/es) using this designation are:
 
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# [[Type I class Assault Ship]]
 
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* IA: Heavy Assault Transport
 
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* IAI: Heavy Assault Intruder
 
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* II: Assault Transport
 
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* IL: [[Light Assault Transport]], Assault Shuttle, Marine Cutter
 
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* ILI: Light Assault Intruder, Assault Lander
 
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* IM: Medium Assault Transport
 
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* IMI: Medium Assault Intruder
 
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* IS: Small Assault Transport, Assault Gig, Marine Gig
 
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# [[Type L class Lab Ship]]
 
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* LE : Experimental Ship
 
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* LS : Survey Ship
 
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''NOTES:'' Type M’s are amongst the most common trade ships found on the [[spacelane]]s. Some of the best known type/s (superclass/es) using this designation are:
 
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# [[Type M class Subsidized Merchant]]
 
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* MA: Large/Heavy Merchant
 
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* MAS: Large/Heavy Subsidized Merchant
 
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* MM: Medium Merchant
 
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* MMA: Medium Armed Merchant
 
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* MMJ: Medium Merchant Frontier Trader
 
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* MMS: Medium Subsidized Merchant
 
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* MC: Merchant Cruiser
 
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* ML: Light Merchant
 
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* MLA: Light Armed Merchant
 
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* MLF: Light Merchant Free Trader
 
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* MLJ: Light Merchant Far Trader
 
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* MS: Small Merchant
 
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* MSF: Small Merchant Free Trader
 
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* MSJ: Small Merchant Far Trader
 
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=== O - [[Ortillery Vessel]]s & [[Siege Ship]]s ===
 
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# [[Type P class Fighter]]
 
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* PA: Heavy Fighter, Gunned Scout
 
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* PAM: Heavy Missile Fighter
 
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* PF: [[System Defense Boat]]
 
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* PFA: Heavy [[System Defense Boat]]
 
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* PG: Gunboat/Gunship
 
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* PI: Interface Fighter
 
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* PL: Light Fighter
 
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* PLM: Light Missile Fighter
 
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* PP:  Medium Fighter
 
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* PS: Strike Fighter
 
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# [[Type Q class Specialist Ship]]
 
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# [[Type R class Free Trader]]
 
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* RR: [[Liner|Medium Merchant Liner]] 
 
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# [[Type S class Scout/Courier]]
 
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* SA: Heavy Scout
 
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* SAF: Heavy Fleet Scout
 
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* SC: Courier
 
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* SCL: Long Range Courier
 
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* SF: Fuel Cutter, Medium Gas Skimmer
 
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* SFA: Large Fueler, Large Gas Skimmer
 
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* SFL: Fuel Pinnace, Light Fueler, Light Gas Skimmer
 
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* SG: Gig, Pinnace
 
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* SGR: Recon Gig, Recon Pinnace
 
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* SL: Light Scout, Dispatch Boat
 
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* SSF: Medium Fleet Scout
 
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* SSM: Medium Medevac Scout
 
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* SSR: Armed Scout, Scout Raider
 
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* SSX: Medium Recon Scout
 
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* STA: Heavy Shuttle
 
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* STL: Light Shuttle
 
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* STM: Medevac Shuttle
 
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# [[Type T class Transport]]
 
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* TBA: Large/Heavy Bulk Cargo Transport
 
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* TBL: Light Bulk Cargo Transport
 
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* TBM: Medium Bulk Cargo Transport
 
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* TFA: Large/Heavy Tanker
 
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* TFL: Light Tanker
 
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* TFM: Medium Tanker
 
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* TOA: Large/Heavy Ore Transport
 
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* TOL: Light Ore Transport
 
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* TOM: Medium Ore Transport
 
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* TV: Agricultural Transport
 
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# [[Type U class Utility Ship]]
 
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* UCA: Cutter, Pinnace
 
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* UC:  Launch, Ship's Boat, Ship's Shuttle
 
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* UCL: Gig
 
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* UCS: Lifeboat
 
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''NOTES:'' Type V’s carrier [[smallcraft]] and [[bigcraft]], typically in a combat role. [[Tender]]s and [[jump carrier]]s are included in this category. Some of the best known type/s (superclass/es) using this designation are:
 
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# [[Type V class Carrier]]
 
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* VA: [[Carrier#VH|Heavy Carrier]]
 
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* VE: [[Carrier#VL|Escort Carrier]], Pocket Carrier
 
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* VL: [[Carrier#VL|Light Carrier]]
 
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* VI: [[Carrier#VA|Assault Carrier]]
 
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* VS: [[Carrier#VS|Strike Carrier]]
 
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* VT: Carrier Tender
 
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* VTB: Battle Rider Carrier Tender
 
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* VTC: Cruiser Rider Carrier Tender
 
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* VTF: Fighter/SBD Carrier Tender
 
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* VTI: Interdiction Carrier Tender
 
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* VTM: Mixed Rider Carrier Tender
 
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* VV: [[Carrier#VF|Fleet Carrier]]
 
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=== W - [[Orbital Complex]]s & [[Space Station]]s & [[Barge]]s ===
 
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# [[Type W class Space Station]]
 
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* WG : Government station (unspecified)
 
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* WHP: Prison hulk or prison orbital complex.
 
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* WM : Merchant / commercial station
 
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* WMD: Floating Dock/Repair facility
 
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* WMI: Orbital industrial facility
 
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* WR : Residential orbital habitat
 
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* WS : Sensor platform
 
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* WSA: Armed Sensor Platform
 
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* WSB: Sensor/Beacon Platform
 
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* WSM: Manned Sensor Platform
 
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* WV : Agricultural orbital
 
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* WY : Private orbital habitat
 
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=== X - [[Communication Vessel]]s & [[Tender]]s ===
 
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TBD
 
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=== Y - [[Yacht]]s ===
 
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''NOTES:'' [[Yacht]]s are privately owned luxury craft. Some of the best known type/s (superclass/es) using this designation are:
 
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# [[Type Y class Yacht]]
 
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* YA : Large Yacht
 
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* YY : Medium Yacht
 
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* YYG: Gunned Medium Yacht
 
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* YR : Racing Yacht
 
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=== Z - [[Unclassified Vessel]]s & [[Experimental Craft]] ===
 
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TBD
 
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== References & Contributions ([[Sources]]) ==
 
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{{Metadata}}
 
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{{Advanced}}
 
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{{Sources
 
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|S1= {{Ludography cite|name= Starships |page=17-20 |version= Classic Traveller}}
 
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|S2= {{Ludography cite|name= High Guard |page= 20 |version= Classic Traveller}}
 
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|S3= {{Ludography cite|name= Referee's Manual |page= TBD}}
 
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|S4= {{Ludography cite|name= Starship Operator's Manual |page= TBD}}
 
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|S5= {{Ludography cite|name= Traveller: The New Era |page= TBD}}
 
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|S6= {{Ludography cite|name= Starships |page= TBD |version= Marc Miller's Traveller}}
 
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|S7= {{Ludography cite|name= Naval Architect's Manual |page= TBD}}
 
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|S8= {{Ludography cite|name= The Traveller's Handbook |page= TBD}}
 
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|S9= {{Ludography cite|name= Gateway to Destiny |page= TBD}}
 
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|S10= {{Ludography cite|name= Mongoose Traveller Main Rulebook |page= 105 |version= Mongoose Traveller}}
 
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|S11= {{Ludography cite|name= High Guard |page= TBD |version= Mongoose Traveller}}
 
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|S12= {{Ludography cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= TBD |version= Mongoose Traveller}}
 
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|S13= {{Ludography cite|name= T5 Core Rules |page= 330 |article= A Brief History of the Universe}}
 
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|S14= {{Ludography cite|name= High Guard |page= TBD |version= New Traveller}}
 
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|S15= {{Ludography cite|name= High Guard: Aslan |page= TBD |version= New Traveller}}
 
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|S16= {{Ludography cite|name= Starter Set |page= TBD |version= New Traveller}}
 
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|S17= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]]
 
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|S18= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]
 
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[[Category: Ship Organization]]
 
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{{LEN|Ship type definitions‏‎}}
 

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