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|name     = Type J class Seeker
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|name         = Type J class Seeker
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|alsosee = [[Prospector]]
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|image        =
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|architect= TBD
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|caption      =
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|caption = Published, canon ship design.
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|tdes        = JJ
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|cargo    = 10
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  |type        = Prospector Vessel
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|crew     = 4
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|cost     = 24.59
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|size-cat    = ACS
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|IOC      = TBD
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|size        = 100
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|enlisted = 3
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|hull        = Lifting Body Hull
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|footnote = [[Starship]]s are designed with the [[Classic Traveller]] format, using High Guard.
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|aerodynam  = Streamlined Hull
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|g        = 2
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|TL          = 10
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|hp      = 1
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|hpass   = 0
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|model      = Model 1/bis
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|image   = Imperial Sunburst-Sun-IISS-Traveller.gif
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|jump        = 2
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|jump     = 2
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|g          = 2
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|lpass   = 0
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  |fuelTreatment = Scoops, Purifier
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|marines = 0
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|model   = Model/1 bis
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|hp          = 1
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|officers = 1
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|weapons     = Mining laser
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|origin   = Third Imperium
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|screens     =  
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|QSP      = TBD
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|size    = 100
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|staterooms  = 4
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|tdes    = J
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|bunks      = 0
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|TL      = 9
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|seats      = 0
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|type    = Prospector
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|lowberths  = 0
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|usp      = J-12222R1-000000-10000-0
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|manufacturer= Various
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|crew        = 1
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|officers   = 0
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|enlisted   = 0
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|pilots      = 1
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|marines     = 0
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|frozenwatch = 0
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|passengers  = 3
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|steerage   = 0
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|Lpass      = 0
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|cargo      = 23
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|fuel        = 14
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  |craft      = P1
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|features    =
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|construction =  
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|origin       = Third Imperium
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|manufacturer =
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|IOC          =
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|EOS          = Still in active service.
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|cost        = 56.7
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|architect    =  
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|maintenance =  
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|QSP        = J-AL22
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|USP        = J-12222R1-000000-10000-0
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|illustration = Yes 
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|alsosee    =
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|canon      = Yes
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|designer    =
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|designSystem = Traveller5
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|era        = 1105
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|ref        =
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|footnote    =  
 
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The [[Type J class Seeker]] is a light prospecting [[starship]].
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The [[Type J class Seeker]] is a {{TL|10}} [[civilian ship|civilian]] [[Prospector Vessel]].
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* It is a [[civilian ship]] and a [[Prospector]].
 
 
   
 
   
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== Description / Specifications ==
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== Description ==
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''Seeker (Type J):'' Using a surplus [[scout/courier]] as a starting point, the seeker is converted to a prospecting and mining ship for a small [[crew]]. Two of the four [[stateroom]]s are removed, and the remaining two are converted to four half-sized [[stateroom]]s (…primarily to provide privacy for each of the [[crew]] of four). The crew consists of a pilot and three crew members, although the ship can be operated by only one person. {{Page cite|name= Traders and Gunboats |page= 27 |version= Classic Traveller}}
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''Seeker (Type J):''{{Page cite|name= Traders and Gunboats |page= 27 |version= Classic Traveller}} Using a surplus [[scout/courier]] as a starting point, the seeker is converted to a prospecting and mining ship for a small [[crew]]. Two of the four [[stateroom]]s are removed, and the remaining two are converted to four one-ton [[stateroom|spacer niches]]. The crew consists of a pilot and three crew members, although the ship can be operated by only one person.
  
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The ship carries its original [[Jump drive]]-A, [[Maneuver drive]]-A, and [[Power plant]]-A, which makes it theoretically capable of Jump-2 and 2-G acceleration. The [[bridge]] retains the [[scout/courier]]'s Model/1bis [[computer]] (…and its [[software package]]) and one ton of fire control for its single [[hardpoint]]. The dual [[turret]] is fitted with a single [[pulse laser]] for use as a mining cutter. The [[air/raft]] is traded in on a [[prospecting buggy]]; a four-ton [[grav-powered vehicle]] with a pressurized cabin and provision for four people. The three-ton cargo compartment is retained, and the [[hull]] retains its streamlining. Two ore bays (ten [[ton]]s each) are formed from [[fuel tank]]age, hull space, and instrumentation, reducing fuel tankage to thirty tons. Dismountable fuel tanks can be used in the ore bays to increase the fuel tankage back to forty tons, but at a reduction of ore bay tonnage to ten tons total. With normal tankage, the ship can achieve Jump-1; with the dismountable tanks full, the ship can achieve Jump-2. {{Page cite|name= Traders and Gunboats |page= 27 |version= Classic Traveller}}
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The ship carries its original [[Jump drive]]-A, [[Maneuver drive]]-A, and [[Power plant]]-A, which makes it theoretically capable of Jump-2 and 2-G acceleration. The [[bridge]] retains the [[scout/courier]]'s [[Model/1]] [[bis]] [[computer]]. The [[turret]] is fitted with a single [[mining laser]]. The [[air/raft]] is traded in on a [[prospecting buggy]]; a four-ton [[grav-powered vehicle]] with a pressurized cabin and provision for four people. The three-ton [[cargo compartment]] is retained, and the [[hull]] retains its streamlining. Two [[ore bay]]s (ten [[ton]]s each) are formed from [[fuel tank]]age, hull space, and instrumentation, reducing [[fuel tank]]age to thirty tons. Dismountable [[fuel tank]]s can be used in the ore bays to increase the fuel tankage back to forty tons, but at a reduction of ore bay tonnage to ten tons total. With normal tankage, the ship can achieve Jump-1; with the dismountable tanks full, the ship can achieve Jump-2.  
  
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Base price for the surplus [[scout/courier]] is [[MCr]]17; conversion costs for the seeker amount to [[MCr]]7.59, which include applicable architect's fees. {{Page cite|name= Traders and Gunboats |page= 27 |version= Classic Traveller}}
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=== Image Repository ===
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# A typical [[Type J class Seeker]] preparing to enter [[jumpspace]]. <br> [[File:Jump-FTL-WH-Keith-CT-Starter-Trav-Pg-28 03-July-2018a.jpg|400px]]
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=== General Description & Deck Plans ===
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No information yet available.
  
 
=== Basic Ship Characteristics ===
 
=== Basic Ship Characteristics ===
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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. {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 10 |version= Classic Traveller}}
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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 [[subcraft]]) carried on the [[ship]]. [[Ton]]nage on the [[universal ship profile]] is shown in [[kiloton]]s (...thousands of [[ton]]s) where necessary. {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 10 |version= Classic Traveller}}
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!colspan="3"|'''Basic Ship Characteristics''' {{ Page cite |name= Traders and Gunboats |page= 17+ |version= Classic Traveller}}
 
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| [[Ton|Tonnage]] / [[Hull]]
 
| 100 tons. The hull is streamlined. {{Page cite|name= Starships|page=19|version=Classic Traveller}}
 
| 100 tons. The hull is streamlined. {{Page cite|name= Starships|page=19|version=Classic Traveller}}
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* ''Tonnage:'' 100 tons (standard). 1400 cubic meters. {{ Page cite |name= Traders and Gunboats |page= 17 |version= Classic Traveller}}
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* ''Tonnage:'' 100 tons (standard). 1400 cubic meters.  
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* ''Dimensions:'' Maximum— 37.5 m by 24 m by 7.5 m. {{ Page cite|name= Traders and Gunboats |page= 17 |version= Classic Traveller}}
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* ''Dimensions:'' Maximum— 37.5 m by 24 m by 7.5 m.  
 
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| [[Imperial Currency|Cost]]
 
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| [[MCr]]24.59.
 
| [[MCr]]24.59.
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* Base price for the surplus [[scout/courier]] is [[MCr]]17; conversion costs for the seeker amount to [[MCr]]7.59, which include applicable architect's fees. {{Page cite|name= Traders and Gunboats |page= 27 |version= Classic Traveller}}
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* Base price for the surplus [[scout/courier]] is [[MCr]]17; conversion costs for the seeker amount to [[MCr]]7.59, which include applicable architect's fees.  
 
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| [[Naval Architecture|Construction Time]]
 
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| It typically takes nine months to build. {{Page cite|name= Starships|page=19|version=Classic Traveller}}
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| This ship is a refit.
 
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| Comments
 
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| As much of the original scout [[Ship Equipment|equipment]] is retained as possible, if only because the instrumentation serves a prospector well in analyzing ore and geological formations. {{Page cite|name= Traders and Gunboats |page= 28 |version= Classic Traveller}}
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| As much of the original scout [[Ship Equipment|equipment]] is retained as possible, if only because the instrumentation serves a prospector well in analyzing ore and geological formations.  
 
* Standard cargo capacity amounts to 10.0 [[ton]]s.
 
* Standard cargo capacity amounts to 10.0 [[ton]]s.
 
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=== Class Interior Details ===
 
=== Class Interior Details ===
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''Interior Details:'' As much of the original scout [[Ship Equipment|equipment]] is retained as possible, if only because the instrumentation serves a prospector well in analyzing ore and geological formations. The ore bays (9 and 10) are irregular in shape, with noticeable protrusions for the ship's landing feet. The ore bay access doors are mounted on the upper side of the ship, for ease of loading when on world surfaces. The upper gallery from the [[scout/courier]] is taken up to a great extent by the newly formed [[cargo bay]]s; a small passage for the length of the ship is retained and allows access to the [[turret]] from the [[bridge]] and from the rear areas. {{Page cite|name= Traders and Gunboats |page= 28 |version= Classic Traveller}}
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''Interior Details:'' As much of the original scout [[Ship Equipment|equipment]] is retained as possible, if only because the instrumentation serves a prospector well in analyzing ore and geological formations. The ore bays (9 and 10) are irregular in shape, with noticeable protrusions for the ship's landing feet. The ore bay access doors are mounted on the upper side of the ship, for ease of loading when on world surfaces. The upper gallery from the [[scout/courier]] is taken up to a great extent by the newly formed [[cargo bay]]s; a small passage for the length of the ship is retained and allows access to the [[turret]] from the [[bridge]] and from the rear areas. {{Page cite|name= Traders and Gunboats |page= 28-29 |version= Classic Traveller}}
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Compare the deck plan with the scout/courier deck plan to note other differences. {{Page cite|name= Traders and Gunboats |page= 28-29 |version= Classic Traveller}}
 
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=== Variant Ship Models ===
 
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''Variants:'' In practice, seekers are modified by their [[crew]]s almost from the start. Such variations are minor, and consist of moving partitions or walls about. Other additions which are common include exterior sling points for carrying loads, strong exterior landing lights (…to illuminate mining sites in shadow), and an electrified outer hull to ward off [[Creature|animals]] on some [[world]]s. {{Page cite|name= Traders and Gunboats |page= 29 |version= Classic Traveller}}
 
  
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Seekers are also known to be in the small package trade (…a euphemism for smuggling). Using their dismountable [[fuel tank]]s for greatest range, the ships carry ten tons of important (…and illegal) goods such as [[drug]]s, information, or [[weapon]]s. {{Page cite|name= Traders and Gunboats |page= 29 |version= Classic Traveller}}
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== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
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== History & Background / Dossier ==
 
 
The [[Type J class Seeker]] is a common [[starship]] found within [[Charted Space]].  
 
The [[Type J class Seeker]] is a common [[starship]] found within [[Charted Space]].  
  
 
''THE SEEKER:'' The search for profit prompts some into the prospecting field. While costs are high, prospecting remains an area in which a single person can find a fortune through simple hard work and patience. The seeker is an example of that effort. Seekers can be found in many [[Imperial Fringe|frontier systems]], especially those with low technology levels and low population. They frequent [[Vacuum World|airless worlds]] and [[asteroid belt]]s, but also search diligently on normal worlds. {{Page cite|name= Traders and Gunboats |page= 27 |version= Classic Traveller}}
 
''THE SEEKER:'' The search for profit prompts some into the prospecting field. While costs are high, prospecting remains an area in which a single person can find a fortune through simple hard work and patience. The seeker is an example of that effort. Seekers can be found in many [[Imperial Fringe|frontier systems]], especially those with low technology levels and low population. They frequent [[Vacuum World|airless worlds]] and [[asteroid belt]]s, but also search diligently on normal worlds. {{Page cite|name= Traders and Gunboats |page= 27 |version= Classic Traveller}}
 
   
 
   
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=== Class Naming Practice/s & Peculariarities ===
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=== Peculiarities and Variants ===
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''Peculiarities:'' All seekers of this type are produced from surplus [[scout/courier]]s. As a result, the dependability of the ship is not of the highest level. The [[hull]] and drives are at least forty years old, and may be far older. Any ship of this type would do well to have a highly skilled crew capable of repairs and maintenance with a minimum of outside support. {{Page cite|name= Traders and Gunboats |page= 29 |version= Classic Traveller}}
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''Peculiarities:'' All seekers of this type are produced from surplus [[scout/courier]]s. As a result, the dependability of the ship is not of the highest level. The [[hull]] and drives are at least forty years old, and may be far older. Any ship of this type would do well to have a highly skilled crew capable of repairs and maintenance with a minimum of outside support.
  
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[[Prospector]]s are typically named after [[planet]]s or [[Astrographic Feature|celestial objects]] that are not [[mainworld]]s. {{Unpublished cite|author=Maksim-Smelchak}}
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''Variants:'' In practice, seekers are modified by their [[crew]]s almost from the start. Such variations are minor, and consist of moving partitions or walls about. Other additions which are common include exterior sling points for carrying loads, strong exterior landing lights (…to illuminate mining sites in shadow), and an electrified outer hull to ward off [[Creature|animals]] on some [[world]]s.
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=== Selected Prospector Ships ===
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Seekers are also known to be in the small package trade (…a euphemism for smuggling). Using their dismountable [[fuel tank]]s for greatest range, the ships carry ten tons of important (…and illegal) goods such as [[drug]]s, information, or [[weapon]]s. {{Page cite|name= Traders and Gunboats |page= 29 |version= Classic Traveller}}
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''[[Prospector]]:''
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# [[Type J class Seeker]]
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=== Selected Variant Types & Classes ===
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## [[Jackie class Seeker]]
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{{Ship referral tree|type=Seeker |tdes=JJ|class1=Civilian Vessel}}
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=== Image Repository ===
 
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== References & Contributors / Sources ==
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== References ==
 
{{Intermediate}}
 
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{{T5-Ship-Design}}
 
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|S1= {{Ludography cite|name= Traders and Gunboats |page=27-29|version=Classic Traveller}}  
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| {{Ludography cite|name= Traders and Gunboats |page=27-29|version=Classic Traveller}}
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|S2= {{Ludography cite|name= Scout Ships |page= TBD |version= Traveller The New Era}}  
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| {{Ludography cite|name= Beltstrike |page= TBD |version=Classic Traveller}}
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|S3= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]]
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| {{Ludography cite|name= The Spinward Marches Campaign |page= TBD}} 
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|S4= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[User:Maksim-Smelchak|Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]  
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| {{Ludography cite|name= Deck Plan 5: Sulieman |page= TBD}}
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| {{Ludography cite|name= Scout Ships |page= TBD |version= Traveller The New Era}}  
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| {{Ludography cite|name= Beltstrike |page= TBD |version=Mongoose Traveller}}
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| [[Type S Seeker Independent Mining Ship (Deck Plan)]]
 
}}
 
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Latest revision as of 14:34, 15 January 2024

Type J class Seeker
Type: JJ Prospector Vessel
Category ACS
Size 100 Tons
Hull Configuration Lifting Body Hull
Streamlining Streamlined Hull
Tech Level TL–10
Engineering
Computer Model 1/bis
Jump J-2
Maneuver 2 G
Fuel Treatment Scoops, Purifier
Armaments
Hardpoints 1
Offensive Mining laser
Accommodations
Staterooms 4
Personnel
Crew 1
    Pilots 1
High/Mid Passengers 3
Payload
Cargo 23 Tons
Fuel tank 14 Tons
Carried craft P1
Construction
Origin Third Imperium
End of Service Still in active service.
Price
Cost MCr56.7
Statistics
Quick Ship Profile J-AL22
Universal Ship Profile J-12222R1-000000-10000-0
Images
Illustration Yes
Source
Canon Published, canon design
Design System Traveller5
Era 1105

The Type J class Seeker is a TL–10 civilian Prospector Vessel.

Description[edit]

Seeker (Type J):[1] Using a surplus scout/courier as a starting point, the seeker is converted to a prospecting and mining ship for a small crew. Two of the four staterooms are removed, and the remaining two are converted to four one-ton spacer niches. The crew consists of a pilot and three crew members, although the ship can be operated by only one person.

The ship carries its original Jump drive-A, Maneuver drive-A, and Power plant-A, which makes it theoretically capable of Jump-2 and 2-G acceleration. The bridge retains the scout/courier's Model/1 bis computer. The turret is fitted with a single mining laser. The air/raft is traded in on a prospecting buggy; a four-ton grav-powered vehicle with a pressurized cabin and provision for four people. The three-ton cargo compartment is retained, and the hull retains its streamlining. Two ore bays (ten tons each) are formed from fuel tankage, hull space, and instrumentation, reducing fuel tankage to thirty tons. Dismountable fuel tanks can be used in the ore bays to increase the fuel tankage back to forty tons, but at a reduction of ore bay tonnage to ten tons total. With normal tankage, the ship can achieve Jump-1; with the dismountable tanks full, the ship can achieve Jump-2.


Image Repository[edit]

  1. A typical Type J class Seeker preparing to enter jumpspace.
    Jump-FTL-WH-Keith-CT-Starter-Trav-Pg-28 03-July-2018a.jpg

General Description & Deck Plans[edit]

No information yet available.

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 subcraft) carried on the ship. Tonnage on the universal ship profile is shown in kilotons (...thousands of tons) where necessary. [2]

Basic Ship Characteristics [3]
No. Category Remarks
1. Tonnage / Hull 100 tons. The hull is streamlined. [4]
  • Tonnage: 100 tons (standard). 1400 cubic meters.
  • Dimensions: Maximum— 37.5 m by 24 m by 7.5 m.
2. Crew 4 crew:
  • x1 manadatory pilot-navigator
  • x3 supplementary crew members in various roles.
3. Performance Propulsion:
  • Jump-2
  • 2-G acceleration
  • Power Plant-A
  • 2-EPs
  • Agility-0
4. Electronics x1 Model/1 bis computer.
5. Hardpoints x1 hardpoint.
6. Armament The normal weapons fit-out for it is:
  • x1 Pulse Laser (…capable of weapons fire or as a mining laser)
7. Defenses When the turret is filled with weaponry, a sandcaster is typically fitted.
8. Craft x1 Prospecting Buggy
9. Fuel Treatment It is typically equipped with purification and fuel scoops.
10. Cost MCr24.59.
  • Base price for the surplus scout/courier is MCr17; conversion costs for the seeker amount to MCr7.59, which include applicable architect's fees.
11. Construction Time This ship is a refit.
12. Comments As much of the original scout equipment is retained as possible, if only because the instrumentation serves a prospector well in analyzing ore and geological formations.
  • Standard cargo capacity amounts to 10.0 tons.

Class Interior Details[edit]

Interior Details: As much of the original scout equipment is retained as possible, if only because the instrumentation serves a prospector well in analyzing ore and geological formations. The ore bays (9 and 10) are irregular in shape, with noticeable protrusions for the ship's landing feet. The ore bay access doors are mounted on the upper side of the ship, for ease of loading when on world surfaces. The upper gallery from the scout/courier is taken up to a great extent by the newly formed cargo bays; a small passage for the length of the ship is retained and allows access to the turret from the bridge and from the rear areas. [5]

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

The Type J class Seeker is a common starship found within Charted Space.

THE SEEKER: The search for profit prompts some into the prospecting field. While costs are high, prospecting remains an area in which a single person can find a fortune through simple hard work and patience. The seeker is an example of that effort. Seekers can be found in many frontier systems, especially those with low technology levels and low population. They frequent airless worlds and asteroid belts, but also search diligently on normal worlds. [6]

Peculiarities and Variants[edit]

Peculiarities: All seekers of this type are produced from surplus scout/couriers. As a result, the dependability of the ship is not of the highest level. The hull and drives are at least forty years old, and may be far older. Any ship of this type would do well to have a highly skilled crew capable of repairs and maintenance with a minimum of outside support.

Variants: In practice, seekers are modified by their crews almost from the start. Such variations are minor, and consist of moving partitions or walls about. Other additions which are common include exterior sling points for carrying loads, strong exterior landing lights (…to illuminate mining sites in shadow), and an electrified outer hull to ward off animals on some worlds.

Seekers are also known to be in the small package trade (…a euphemism for smuggling). Using their dismountable fuel tanks for greatest range, the ships carry ten tons of important (…and illegal) goods such as drugs, information, or weapons. [7]

Selected Variant Types & Classes[edit]

14 Representative unknown (JJ) Classes[edit]

§ == ( Please refer to the following AAB Library Data for more information: ) == §

Civilian Vessel - Type JJ unknown


References[edit]

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