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|architect= Ade Stewart | |architect= Ade Stewart | ||
|blueprint= No | |blueprint= No | ||
− | | | + | |canon = No. Unpublished, non-canon fan design. |
− | |cargo = 2700 | + | |caption = TBD |
+ | |cargo = 2700.0 | ||
|cost = 5512.582 (base)<br>[[MCr]]4410.066 (qty) | |cost = 5512.582 (base)<br>[[MCr]]4410.066 (qty) | ||
|crew = 43 | |crew = 43 | ||
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|hp = 50 | |hp = 50 | ||
|hpass = 24 | |hpass = 24 | ||
− | |hull = | + | |hull = Cone Hull |
|illustration= Yes | |illustration= Yes | ||
|image = Distant Fringe Logo.gif | |image = Distant Fringe Logo.gif | ||
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|QSP = Not applicable | |QSP = Not applicable | ||
|ref = Ade Alagoric Stewart | |ref = Ade Alagoric Stewart | ||
− | |size = | + | |size = 5,000 |
− | |tdes = | + | |size-cat = BCS |
+ | |tdes = ML | ||
|TL = 11 | |TL = 11 | ||
− | |type = | + | |type = Merchant Freighter |
− | |usp = | + | |usp = MC–E222231–080000–00006-0 |
|manufacturer= Various | |manufacturer= Various | ||
}} | }} | ||
The [[Sirocco class Merchant Freighter]] is a mercantile [[starship]]. | The [[Sirocco class Merchant Freighter]] is a mercantile [[starship]]. | ||
− | * It is a [[civilian ship]] and a [[Freighter]]. | + | * It is a [[civilian ship]] and a [[Merchant Freighter]]. |
+ | * The vessel is a [[TL-11]] design. | ||
* Please also see: [[Ships of the Distant Fringe]] | * Please also see: [[Ships of the Distant Fringe]] | ||
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== Description ([[Specifications]]) == | == Description ([[Specifications]]) == | ||
− | A generic class of civilian vessel, the Merchant Freighter is a commercial transport commonly encountered along [[Star Lane]]s and within backwater areas in the [[Distant Fringe]] region. It is classified as a Bulk Cargo Carrier and is constructed as a [[Conventional Pattern Starships|conventional]] design. Similar designs have been in use from the time the [[Distant Fringe]] was first settled | + | A generic class of civilian vessel, the Merchant Freighter is a commercial transport commonly encountered along [[Star Lane]]s and within backwater areas in the [[Distant Fringe]] region. It is classified as a [[Bulk Cargo Carrier]] and is constructed as a [[Conventional Pattern Starships|conventional]] design. Similar designs have been in use from the time the [[Distant Fringe]] was first settled. |
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=== Image Repository === | === Image Repository === | ||
− | [[ | + | # A [[Sirocco class Merchant Freighter|''Sirocco'' class Merchant Freighter]] in side view. <br> [[File:J2 5000dT Merchant Freighter.jpg|400px]] |
=== Basic Ship Characteristics === | === Basic Ship Characteristics === | ||
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| 1. | | 1. | ||
| [[Ton|Tonnage]] | | [[Ton|Tonnage]] | ||
− | | | + | | 5,000 [[ton]]s. |
The Merchant Freighter is constructed using a 5000 dTon hull built in a generally cone-shaped configuration. The hull is fully streamlined: the ship is equipped with fuel scoops. | The Merchant Freighter is constructed using a 5000 dTon hull built in a generally cone-shaped configuration. The hull is fully streamlined: the ship is equipped with fuel scoops. | ||
* Individual sections of the ship are divided by bulkhead walls. Sections of the ship can be isolated in the event of an emergency. | * Individual sections of the ship are divided by bulkhead walls. Sections of the ship can be isolated in the event of an emergency. | ||
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| 2. | | 2. | ||
| [[Crew]] | | [[Crew]] | ||
− | | | + | | x43 [[crew]]. |
− | The Merchant Freighter requires requires | + | The Merchant Freighter requires requires x43 crew: 9x command, 7x engineering, 8x gunnery, and 15x service, of whom 1 serves as flight crew for the Ship’s Boat as required. In addition, the vessel carries 3 passenger stewards and a medic. |
|- | |- | ||
| 3. | | 3. | ||
| [[Maneuver Drive|Performance]] | | [[Maneuver Drive|Performance]] | ||
| ''Propulsion:'' | | ''Propulsion:'' | ||
− | * Jump- | + | * Jump-2 |
− | * | + | * 2-G acceleration |
− | * [[Power Plant]]- | + | * [[Power Plant]]-2 |
* TBD-[[EP]]s | * TBD-[[EP]]s | ||
− | * Agility- | + | * Agility-1 |
---- | ---- | ||
− | The vessel mounts a [[DeVoss Drive|DeVoss]]-type Jump-2 drive, a Maneuver-2 drive, and a Power plant 2, giving performance of Jump-2 and 2G acceleration. The ship has an agility rating of 1 and an emergency agility of 2. There is fuel tankage of 1100 dTons, sufficient for one | + | The vessel mounts a [[DeVoss Drive|DeVoss]]-type Jump-2 drive, a Maneuver-2 drive, and a Power plant 2, giving performance of Jump-2 and 2G acceleration. The ship has an agility rating of 1 and an emergency agility of 2. There is fuel tankage of 1100 dTons, sufficient for one Jump-2 and giving the power plant four weeks duration. The ship is equipped with a purification plant. |
* The engineering section has a main control room. | * The engineering section has a main control room. | ||
* The jump drive utilises a lanthanum hull grid. | * The jump drive utilises a lanthanum hull grid. | ||
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| 4. | | 4. | ||
| [[Ship's Computer|Electronics]] | | [[Ship's Computer|Electronics]] | ||
− | | [[Model/ | + | | [[Model/3]] [[computer]]. |
− | Adjacent to the bridge is a computer [[model/3]]: the vessel carries an additional backup computer model/3. The vessel has a secure locker with a capacity of 3 | + | Adjacent to the [[bridge]] is a [[computer]] [[model/3]]: the vessel carries an additional backup computer [[model/3]]. The vessel has a secure locker with a capacity of 3 [[dTon]]s. There are 50 [[stateroom]]s and 100 [[low berth]]s, primarily used to transport [[livestock]]. Double occupancy accommodations are required for all except the command crew. 24 staterooms are available to paying passengers. Cargo capacity amounts to 2700 dTons. |
* The vessel is fitted with communications equipment and a sensor suite. | * The vessel is fitted with communications equipment and a sensor suite. | ||
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=== Selected Variant Types & Classes === | === Selected Variant Types & Classes === | ||
− | ''[[Freighter]]:'' | + | ''[[Merchant Ship]] - [[Freighter]]:'' |
− | + | {{:Referral-Tree-Type-M-Freighter}} | |
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== References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) == | == References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) == |
Revision as of 19:46, 18 July 2019
Sirocco class Merchant Freighter | |
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TBD | |
Type: ML Merchant Freighter | |
Category | BCS |
Size | 5,000 Tons |
Hull Configuration | Cone Hull |
Streamlining | Streamlined Hull |
Tech Level | TL–11 |
Engineering | |
Computer | Model/3 |
Jump | J-2 |
Maneuver | 2 G |
Armaments | |
Hardpoints | 50 |
Accommodations | |
Staterooms | 0 |
Personnel | |
Crew | 43 |
Officers | 9 |
Enlisted | 34 |
High/Mid Passengers | 0 |
Payload | |
Cargo | 2,700.0 Tons |
Fuel tank | 0 Tons |
Construction | |
Origin | Distant Fringe |
Price | |
Cost | MCr5,512.582 (base) MCr4,410.066 (qty) |
Architect fee | MCrAde Stewart |
Statistics | |
Quick Ship Profile | Not applicable |
Images | |
Blueprint | No |
Illustration | Yes |
Source | |
Also see | Freighter |
Canon | Published, fan design |
Era | 1105 |
Reference | Ade Alagoric Stewart |
Starships are designed with the Classic Traveller format, using High Guard. |
The Sirocco class Merchant Freighter is a mercantile starship.
- It is a civilian ship and a Merchant Freighter.
- The vessel is a TL-11 design.
- Please also see: Ships of the Distant Fringe
Description (Specifications)
A generic class of civilian vessel, the Merchant Freighter is a commercial transport commonly encountered along Star Lanes and within backwater areas in the Distant Fringe region. It is classified as a Bulk Cargo Carrier and is constructed as a conventional design. Similar designs have been in use from the time the Distant Fringe was first settled.
Image Repository
- A Sirocco class Merchant Freighter in side view.
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. [1]
Basic Ship Characteristics [2] | ||
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No. | Category | Remarks |
1. | Tonnage | 5,000 tons.
The Merchant Freighter is constructed using a 5000 dTon hull built in a generally cone-shaped configuration. The hull is fully streamlined: the ship is equipped with fuel scoops.
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2. | Crew | x43 crew.
The Merchant Freighter requires requires x43 crew: 9x command, 7x engineering, 8x gunnery, and 15x service, of whom 1 serves as flight crew for the Ship’s Boat as required. In addition, the vessel carries 3 passenger stewards and a medic. |
3. | Performance | Propulsion:
The vessel mounts a DeVoss-type Jump-2 drive, a Maneuver-2 drive, and a Power plant 2, giving performance of Jump-2 and 2G acceleration. The ship has an agility rating of 1 and an emergency agility of 2. There is fuel tankage of 1100 dTons, sufficient for one Jump-2 and giving the power plant four weeks duration. The ship is equipped with a purification plant.
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4. | Electronics | Model/3 computer.
Adjacent to the bridge is a computer model/3: the vessel carries an additional backup computer model/3. The vessel has a secure locker with a capacity of 3 dTons. There are 50 staterooms and 100 low berths, primarily used to transport livestock. Double occupancy accommodations are required for all except the command crew. 24 staterooms are available to paying passengers. Cargo capacity amounts to 2700 dTons.
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5. | Hardpoints | xTBD hardpoints.
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6. | Armament | The normal weapons fit-out for it is:
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7. | Defenses | No information yet available. |
8. | Craft | The ship carries a 40 dTon Ship’s Boat housed in a dedicated hanger. |
9. | Fuel Treatment | TBD |
10. | Cost | MCrTBD.
The basic cost of the vessel, complete with a Ship’s Boat, is MCr2442.559.
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11. | Construction Time | TBD months to build, TBD months in quantity. |
12. | Comments | TBD
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History & Background (Dossier)
The design is representative and a large number of variants exist, particularly with regard to the allotted weapons systems, onboard electronics, and the fit out of internal spaces.
Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities
No information yet available.
Selected Variant Types & Classes
Merchant Ship - Freighter: Referral-Tree-Type-M-Freighter
References & Contributors (Sources)
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- Marc Miller, Frank Chadwick, John Harshman. High Guard (Game Designers Workshop, 1980), 20-37. (Design Sequence Used)
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus Adie Alegoric Stewart of the IISS
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science
- ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 10.
- ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 10.