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− | |name | + | |name = Suluru class Mercantile Carrier |
− | |aerodynam= | + | |image = Distant Fringe Logo.gif |
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− | | | + | |tdes = R |
− | | | + | |type = Freighter |
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− | | | + | |size-cat = BCS |
− | | | + | |size = 20000 |
− | | | + | |hull = Close Structure Hull |
− | | | + | |aerodynam = Streamlined Hull |
− | | | + | |TL = 9 |
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− | | | + | |model = Model/4 |
− | | | + | |jump = 1 |
− | | | + | |g = 1 |
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− | | | + | |weapons = |
− | | | + | |screens = |
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− | | | + | |staterooms = 70 |
− | | | + | |bunks = |
− | | | + | |seats = |
− | | | + | |lowberths = 100 |
− | |origin | + | | |
− | |QSP | + | |crew = 195 |
− | | | + | |officers = |
− | | | + | |enlisted = |
− | | | + | |pilots = |
− | | | + | |marines = |
− | | | + | |frozenwatch = |
− | | | + | |passengers = 12 |
− | | | + | |steerage = |
− | | | + | |Lpass = 100 |
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+ | |cargo = 14000 | ||
+ | |fuel = 2200 | ||
+ | |craft = 3 400t lander, 1 40t lifeboat | ||
+ | |features = | ||
+ | |reserved = | ||
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+ | |construction = | ||
+ | |origin = Distant Fringe | ||
+ | |manufacturer = | ||
+ | |IOC = | ||
+ | |EOS = | ||
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+ | |cost = 10348.131 | ||
+ | |architect = 103.481 | ||
+ | |maintenance = | ||
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+ | |QSP = | ||
+ | |USP = R–L411141–080000–80006-0 | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |blueprint = No | ||
+ | |illustration = Yes | ||
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+ | |alsosee = | ||
+ | |canon = | ||
+ | |designer = Ade Stewart | ||
+ | |designSystem = High Guard | ||
+ | |era = 1105 | ||
+ | |ref = Fan: Ade Stewart | ||
+ | |footnote = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | The [[Suluru class Mercantile Carrier]] is a mercantile | + | The [[Suluru class Mercantile Carrier]] is a {{TL|9}} mercantile cargo [[Carrier]]. |
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* Please also see: [[Ships of the Distant Fringe]] | * Please also see: [[Ships of the Distant Fringe]] | ||
− | == Description | + | == Description == |
A generic class of civilian vessel, the Mercantile Carrier is a large commercial transport commonly encountered operating within clusters of stars within 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 Mercantile Carrier is a large commercial transport commonly encountered operating within clusters of stars within 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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| [[Ton|Tonnage]] | | [[Ton|Tonnage]] | ||
− | | | + | | 35,000[[ton]]s. |
* The Mercantile Carrier is constructed using a 20,000 dTon hull built in a close structure configuration. The hull is sufficiently streamlined to allow gas giant refuelling: the ship is equipped with fuel scoops. | * The Mercantile Carrier is constructed using a 20,000 dTon hull built in a close structure configuration. The hull is sufficiently streamlined to allow gas giant refuelling: 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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| [[Crew]] | | [[Crew]] | ||
− | | | + | | 99 [[crew]]. |
The Mercantile Carrier requires 99 crew: 11x command, 14x engineering, 14x gunnery, and 60x service, of which 19 double up as flight crew for the subcraft as required. In addition, the vessel carries 2 passenger stewards and a medic. | The Mercantile Carrier requires 99 crew: 11x command, 14x engineering, 14x gunnery, and 60x service, of which 19 double up as flight crew for the subcraft as required. In addition, the vessel carries 2 passenger stewards and a medic. | ||
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| [[Maneuver Drive|Performance]] | | [[Maneuver Drive|Performance]] | ||
| ''Propulsion:'' | | ''Propulsion:'' | ||
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The vessel mounts a [[DeVoss Drive|DeVoss]]-type Jump-1 drive, a Maneuver-1 drive, and a Power plant 1, giving performance of Jump-1 and 1G acceleration. The ship has an Agility rating of 0 and an Emergency Agility of 1. There is fuel tankage of 2200 dTons, sufficient for one Jump-1 and giving the power plant four weeks duration. The vessel is fitted with a fuel purification plant. | The vessel mounts a [[DeVoss Drive|DeVoss]]-type Jump-1 drive, a Maneuver-1 drive, and a Power plant 1, giving performance of Jump-1 and 1G acceleration. The ship has an Agility rating of 0 and an Emergency Agility of 1. There is fuel tankage of 2200 dTons, sufficient for one Jump-1 and giving the power plant four weeks duration. The vessel is fitted with a fuel purification plant. | ||
* The engineering section has a main control room. | * The engineering section has a main control room. | ||
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| [[Ship's Computer|Electronics]] | | [[Ship's Computer|Electronics]] | ||
− | | | + | | Adjacent to the bridge is a computer [[model/4]]: the vessel carries an additional backup computer model/4. The vessel has a secure locker with a capacity of 2 dTons. There are 70 staterooms and 100 low berths, primarily used to transport livestock. Double occupancy accommodations are required for all except the command crew. There are sufficient accommodations for 13 passengers. Cargo capacity amounts to 14000 dTons. |
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* 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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| [[Imperial Currency|Cost]] | | [[Imperial Currency|Cost]] | ||
− | | | + | | The basic cost of the vessel, complete with its complement of subcraft, is MCr6064.175. All the craft are standard designs. Detailed architectural plans are widely available and no design fee is chargeable. If multiple examples of the design are ordered all of the ships in the production run qualify for a 20% discount, which reduces their price to MCr4851.340. |
− | The basic cost of the vessel, complete with its complement of subcraft, is MCr6064.175. | ||
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| Comments | | Comments | ||
− | | | + | | Standard cargo capacity amounts to 14000 [[ton]]s. |
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− | == History & Background | + | == History & Background == |
The Mercantile Carrier is considered underpowered and suffers performance issues in a high gravity environment. 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. | The Mercantile Carrier is considered underpowered and suffers performance issues in a high gravity environment. 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. | ||
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=== Selected Variant Types & Classes === | === Selected Variant Types & Classes === | ||
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− | == References | + | == References == |
{{Metadata}} | {{Metadata}} | ||
{{Intermediate}} | {{Intermediate}} | ||
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{{Sources | {{Sources | ||
− | | | + | | Author: Lord (Marquis), Captain, and Lead Naval Architect [[Ronald B. Kline, Jr.]] of the [[Imperial Navy]] |
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[[Category: Distant Fringe Ship]] | [[Category: Distant Fringe Ship]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:15, 23 October 2022
Suluru class Mercantile Carrier | |
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Type: R Freighter | |
Category | BCS |
Size | 20,000 Tons |
Hull Configuration | Close Structure Hull |
Streamlining | Streamlined Hull |
Tech Level | TL–9 |
Engineering | |
Computer | Model/4 |
Jump | J-1 |
Maneuver | 1 G |
Armaments | |
Hardpoints | |
Accommodations | |
Staterooms | 70 |
Low Berths | 100 |
Personnel | |
Crew | 195 |
High/Mid Passengers | 12 |
Low Passengers | 100 |
Payload | |
Cargo | 14,000 Tons |
Fuel tank | 2,200 Tons |
Carried craft | 3 400t lander, 1 40t lifeboat |
Construction | |
Origin | Distant Fringe |
Price | |
Cost | MCr10,348.131 |
Architect fee | MCr103.481 |
Statistics | |
Universal Ship Profile | R–L411141–080000–80006-0 |
Images | |
Blueprint | No |
Illustration | Yes |
Source | |
Canon | Unpublished, fan design |
Designer | Ade Stewart |
Design System | High Guard |
Era | 1105 |
Reference | Fan: Ade Stewart |
The Suluru class Mercantile Carrier is a TL–9 mercantile cargo Carrier.
- Please also see: Ships of the Distant Fringe
Description[edit]
A generic class of civilian vessel, the Mercantile Carrier is a large commercial transport commonly encountered operating within clusters of stars within 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[edit]
- A side view of a blocky Suluru class Mercantile Carrier.
Basic Ship Characteristics[edit]
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 | 35,000tons.
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2. | Crew | 99 crew.
The Mercantile Carrier requires 99 crew: 11x command, 14x engineering, 14x gunnery, and 60x service, of which 19 double up as flight crew for the subcraft as required. In addition, the vessel carries 2 passenger stewards and a medic. |
3. | Performance | Propulsion:
The vessel mounts a DeVoss-type Jump-1 drive, a Maneuver-1 drive, and a Power plant 1, giving performance of Jump-1 and 1G acceleration. The ship has an Agility rating of 0 and an Emergency Agility of 1. There is fuel tankage of 2200 dTons, sufficient for one Jump-1 and giving the power plant four weeks duration. The vessel is fitted with a fuel purification plant.
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4. | Electronics | Adjacent to the bridge is a computer model/4: the vessel carries an additional backup computer model/4. The vessel has a secure locker with a capacity of 2 dTons. There are 70 staterooms and 100 low berths, primarily used to transport livestock. Double occupancy accommodations are required for all except the command crew. There are sufficient accommodations for 13 passengers. Cargo capacity amounts to 14000 dTons.
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5. | Hardpoints | xTBD hardpoints. |
6. | Armament | The normal weapons fit-out for it is:
There are 100 unused hardpoints and 100 tons of space is set aside for fire control. |
7. | Defenses | No information yet available. |
8. | Craft | The ship carries three 400 dTon Interface Landers and a 40 dTon Ship's Boat, each housed in a dedicated hanger. |
9. | Fuel Treatment | TBD |
10. | Cost | The basic cost of the vessel, complete with its complement of subcraft, is MCr6064.175. All the craft are standard designs. Detailed architectural plans are widely available and no design fee is chargeable. If multiple examples of the design are ordered all of the ships in the production run qualify for a 20% discount, which reduces their price to MCr4851.340. |
11. | Construction Time | TBD months to build, TBD months in quantity. |
12. | Comments | Standard cargo capacity amounts to 14000 tons. |
History & Background[edit]
The Mercantile Carrier is considered underpowered and suffers performance issues in a high gravity environment. 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.
Selected Variant Types & Classes[edit]
51 Representative Freighter (R) Classes[edit]
A
C
D
E
F
G
H
- Haddox class Merchant Cruiser
- Hercules class Cargo Transport
- Hummingbird class Courier
- Hummock class Replenishment Ship
J
K
L
- Last Armada class Heavy Transport
- Leo class Ship's Boat
- Leviathan class Merchant Cruiser
- Liz Zhorka class Light Trader
- Logos Minos class Fleet Scout
M
O
P
- Panam Ajax class Logistics Transport
- Panther class Repair Vessel
- Pegasus class Bulk Cargo Carrier
- Pinnace
- Prosperity class Freighter
R
S
- Ship's Boat
- Shuttle
- Siyuihwye class Armored Trader
- Solostar class Far Trader
- Suluru class Mercantile Carrier
- Susa class Cargo Carrier
- Swift Dreams class Colonial Transport
T
- Three Sisters class Heavy Jump Transport
- Triad class Merchant
- Type AT class Freighter
- Type RAX class Protected Merchant
- Type TC(S) class Free Trader
- Type TI class Merchant
- Type TJ class Merchant
V
W
Z
References[edit]
This article has metadata. |
This ship was originally designed using one of the Classic Traveller ship design rules:
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- Author: Lord (Marquis), Captain, and Lead Naval Architect Ronald B. Kline, Jr. of the Imperial Navy
- ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 10.
- ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 10.