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#REDIRECT [[Animal class Safari Ship]]
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|name    = Type K class Safari Ship
 
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|aerodynam= [[Streamlined Hull]]
 
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|agility  = 2
 
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|alsosee  = [[Expedition Ship]] - [[Safari Ship]]
 
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|architect= TBD
 
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|blueprint= Yes
 
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|canon    = Yes. Published, canon starship design with a Keith illustration.
 
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|caption  = [[Ship's Boat]] docking with rear of Type K. <br> [[Classic Traveller]] core ship design.
 
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|cargo    = 6.0
 
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|cost    = 81.08
 
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|crew    = 5
 
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|enlisted = 1
 
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|EOS      = Still in active service.
 
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|era      = 1105
 
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|footnote = [[Starship]]s are designed with the [[Classic Traveller]] format, using [[High Guard (book)|High Guard]].
 
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|g        = 1
 
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|hp      = 1
 
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|hpass    = 7
 
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|hull    = Wedge Hull
 
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|illustration= Yes
 
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|image    = Safari-Ship-WH-Keith-MT-Imp-Encyclo-Pg-37 03-July-2018a.jpg
 
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|IOC      = Unknown
 
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|jump    = 2
 
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|lpass    = 0
 
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|marines  = 0
 
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|model    = [[Model/1]] [[bis]]
 
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|officers = 4
 
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|origin  = Third Imperium
 
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|QSP      = K-BS12
 
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|ref      = {{Ludography ref|name= Safari Ship |page= 17-31|article= Safari Ship}}
 
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|size    = 200
 
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|size-cat = ACS
 
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|tdes    = KH
 
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|TL      = 15
 
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|type    = Safari Ship
 
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|usp      = TBD
 
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|manufacturer= Various
 
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The [[Type K class Safari Ship]] is a common [[starship]] found within [[Charted Space]].
 
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* Some also call it a ''[[Type K class Hunter Ship]]'' or a ''[[Type K class Touring Ship]].''
 
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* This vessel is for trophy-taking (real or photographic) expeditions. {{Page cite|name= Imperial Encyclopedia |page= 83 |version= MegaTraveller}}
 
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* These adventures are also known as [[Safari|interstellar safaris]].
 
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* Safari ships come in many shapes and sizes, and under many names. {{Page cite|name= Safari Ship |page= 17 |version= Classic Traveller}}
 
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* It is a [[civilian ship]] and a [[Safari Ship]].
 
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=== Basic Ship Synopsis ===
 
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K Safari Ship. 200 [[ton]]s. Jump-2. 1-G. 60 [[ton]]s [[fuel]]. [[Model/1]] [[bis]]. 11 [[stateroom]]s. 1 [[hardpoint]] (double turret). [[Air/raft]]. [[Launch]]. 6 tons [[cargo]]. 2 [[capture tank]]s; 1 lounge. [[Streamlined]]. 5 [[crew]]. [[MCr]]81.08; 11 months. {{Page cite|name= Starter Traveller |page= 11 }}
 
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== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
 
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Ships can accomplish a great many different missions, and not all of them are designed for military or trade activity. In a class along with the yacht and the personal touring ship is the safari ship —designed for expeditions to strange or far-off worlds in search of adventure and excitement. The general pretext for the ship is the hunt; its passengers are in search of animal or plant life to be found, captured or killed. In actual use, the ship can (and does) support a wide variety of activities in addition to hunting. These can include scientific expeditions, treasure hunts, salvage missions, and even simple vacations or retreats. {{Page cite|name= Safari Ship |page= 17 |version= Classic Traveller}}
 
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=== Image Repository ===
 
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No information yet available.
 
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=== General Description & Deck Plans ===
 
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No information yet available.
 
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=== 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 [[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= Fighting Ships |page= 10 |version= Classic Traveller}}
 
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! Remarks
 
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| 1.
 
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| [[Ton|Tonnage]] / [[Hull]]
 
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| 200 tons. [[Streamlined]]. Using a 200-ton hull, the safari ship is an excursion vessel intended for trophy-taking (actual or images) expeditions to other worlds. The [[hull]] is [[streamlined]]. {{Page cite|name= Safari Ship |page= 17 |version= Classic Traveller}}
 
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| 2.
 
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| [[Crew]]
 
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| 5 crew (x4 necessary). The safari ship requires a crew of four: [[pilot]], [[navigator]], [[engineer]], [[steward]]/[[medic]]. A [[gunner]] and additional personnel may be added. The [[pilot]] normally operates the [[launch]]; the [[steward]] normally operates the [[air/raft]]. {{Page cite|name= Safari Ship |page= 17 |version= Classic Traveller}}
 
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| 3.
 
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| [[Maneauver Drive|Performance]]
 
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| ''Performance:'' The safari ship has a reasonably efficient jump rating of 2, but is relatively slow with only 1G acceleration capability. Its fuel tankage of 60 tons allows it to handle two successive one [[parsec]] jumps, and to cruise at 1G, maintain life support and environment, and generally operate with efficiency for about four weeks. This time is extended to 16 weeks if the ship does not jump, or if it refuels prior to jump. {{Page cite|name= Safari Ship |page= 17 |version= Classic Traveller}}
 
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| 4.
 
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| [[Ship's Computer|Electronics]]
 
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| [[Computer]] [[Model/1]] [[bis]]. Adjacent to the [[bridge]] is a computer [[Model/1]] [[bis]]. {{Page cite|name= Safari Ship |page= 17 |version= Classic Traveller}} The [[ship's computer]] (...a [[Naasirka]] [[Model/1]] [[bis]]) is contained in a specially shielded and protected compartment located just off the [[bridge]]. {{Page cite|name= Safari Ship |page= 27 |version= Classic Traveller}}
 
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| 5.
 
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| [[Ship's Hardpoint|Hardpoints]]
 
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| x1 [[hardpoint]] (double turret). (x2 possible). The ship has one [[hardpoint]] and one ton allocated to [[fire control]]. A double turret is typically installed, but no weapons are mounted. {{Page cite|name= Safari Ship |page= 17 |version= Classic Traveller}}
 
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| [[Ship's Weapon|Armament]]
 
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| No standard armament installed. If there is no turret in place, then the hardpoint has an [[iris valve]] installed instead. {{Page cite|name= Safari Ship |page= 27 |version= Classic Traveller}} 
 
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| [[Ship's Defense|Defenses]]
 
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| No standard defenses installed.
 
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| [[Smallcraft|Craft]]
 
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| x1 [[Air/raft]]. x1 [[Hunting Launch]]. There are two [[ship's vehicle]]s: an [[Air/raft]] and a 20-ton [[launch]]. {{Page cite|name= Safari Ship |page= 17 |version= Classic Traveller}}
 
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| [[Fuel Purification Plant|Fuel Treatment]]
 
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| ''Refuelling:'' The safari ship has interior [[fuel tank]]s totaling 60 tons capacity, sufficient to support one jump-2 (...or two consecutive jump-1), and to operate the [[power plant]] and [[maneuver drive]]. The 20-ton [[Hunting Launch]] has its own 1-ton [[fuel tank]]. The ship is equipped with [[fuel scoop]]s, and routinely refuels by skimming [[gas giant]]s. The ship is also capable of refueling by processing water from local seas on the worlds it visits. {{Page cite|name= Safari ship |page= 18 |version= Classic Traveller}}
 
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| [[Imperial Currency|Cost]]
 
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| [[MCr]]81.08. The ship costs [[MCr]]81.08 (including 10% discount for standard designs). {{Page cite|name= Safari ship |page= 17 |version= Classic Traveller}}
 
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| [[Naval Architecture|Construction Time]]
 
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| 11 months. It typically takes 11 months to build. {{Page cite|name= Safari ship |page= 17 |version= Classic Traveller}}
 
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| 12.
 
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| Comments
 
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| 11 [[stateroom]]s. 6 tons [[cargo]]. 2 [[capture tank]]s; 1 lounge. There are eleven [[stateroom]]s and no [[low berth]]s. Cargo capacity is 6 tons. Two 7-ton [[capture tank]]s can hold specimens, and a 7-ton trophy lounge serves as a hunters' recreation area. The ship can comfortably carry a party of 7 (various double occupancy arrangements can boost total capacity to 20, including a crew of four) on expeditions; it does not engage in commercial passenger service. {{Page cite|name= Safari ship |page= 17 |version= Classic Traveller}}
 
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== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
 
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''Operations:'' [[Safari Ship]]s are typically built and operated by large [[corporation]]s as [[yacht]]s for company entertainment. When a company's public relations department makes such a ship available to clients for excursions, billion-[[credit]] deals are often sealed during the journey. However, because such ships are not constantly used in the public relations role, they are also hired out or chartered instead of being allowed to stand idle.
 
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Eventually, safari ships can become surplus to the needs of the large corporation and are sold. Since such ships are of little commercial use, they end up as cheap yachts for those who can afford them, or continue as safari ships in the hands of private outfitters. {{Page cite|name= Safari Ship |page= 17-18 |version= Classic Traveller}}
 
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=== Ship Finances ===
 
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''Finances:'' When maintained by large corporations, the cost of operations is often ignored, or concealed in advertising or public relations budgets. Such corporations generally pay cash for the vessel, and maintain crew salaries and operating expenses as normal costs.
 
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When operated by private outfitters, ship expenses can be computed using normal procedures. Charters of safari ships are common. The cost of such a charter is computed based on staterooms available (8; the suite counts double) and on cargo tonnage (27 tons — 6 tons standard cargo area, two 7-ton capture tanks and the 7-ton trophy lounge). Total charter cost for the ship for two weeks is Cr95,300. Typically, an outfitter will add a surcharge of 10% to 60% to this charter fee to cover added expenses, licenses, provisions, and the expertise which organizes the expeditions. {{Page cite|name= Safari Ship |page= 18 |version= Classic Traveller}}
 
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=== [[Corporation|Known Manufacturers]] ===
 
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# Individual [[World-State]] [[Shipyard]]s throughout [[Charted Space]]
 
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# [[General Products]]
 
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# [[Makhidkarun]]
 
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# [[Naasirka]]
 
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# [[Relani & Wong]]
 
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# [[Tukera]]
 
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=== Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities ===
 
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''Ship Model Variants:'' The specific safari ship design presented here ([[Animal class Safari Ship]] or [[Leaping Snowcat class Safari Ship]]) has been used for several other purposes or missions, either through conversion of existing safari ships, or through deliberate variants produced by the [[shipyard]]. These variants include [[yacht]]s, [[Scout Service]] exploratory or survey vessels, passenger carrying [[liner]]s, and [[free trader]]s. That particular model has proven unsuccessful in commercial service due to its limited capacity for cargo. {{Page cite|name= Safari Ship |page= 18 |version= Classic Traveller}}
 
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=== Selected Variant Types & Classes ===
 
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''[[Civilian Ship]] - [[Safari Ship]]:''
 
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# [[Type K class Safari Ship]] {{Page cite|name= Safari Ship |page= 17|article= Safari Ship}}
 
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## [[Animal class Free Trader]] {{Page cite|name= Safari Ship |page= 18|article= Safari Ship}}
 
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## [[Animal class Liner]] {{Page cite|name= Safari Ship |page= 18|article= Safari Ship}}
 
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## [[Animal class Safari Ship]] {{Page cite|name= Safari Ship |page= 17-31|article= Safari Ship}}
 
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## [[Animal class Survey Vessel]] {{Page cite|name= Safari Ship |page= 18|article= Safari Ship}}
 
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## [[Animal class Yacht]] {{Page cite|name= Safari Ship |page= 18|article= Safari Ship}}
 
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## [[Nimrod class Safari Ship]]
 
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## [[Leaping Snowcat class Safari Ship]] {{Page cite|name= Safari Ship |page= 25|article= Safari Ship}}
 
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## [[Safari-234 class Touring Ship]] {{Page cite|name= Simba Safari |page= 4 }}
 
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# [[Type KG class Safari Ship]]
 
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## [[Excursion class Safari Ship]]
 
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== References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) ==
 
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{{Metadata}}
 
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{{Advanced}}
 
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{{Sources
 
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|S1= {{Ludography cite|name= High Guard |page= 20-37 |version= Classic Traveller}} (Design Sequence Used)
 
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|S2= {{Ludography cite|name= Simba Safari |page= 4-7 }}
 
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|S3= {{Ludography cite|name= Starter Traveller |page= 11 }}
 
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|S4= {{Ludography cite|name= Safari Ship |page= 17-31|article= Safari Ship}}
 
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|S5= EXTERNAL LINK: [http://www.elvwood.org/Traveller/Animal.html Elv's Type K Animal Page]
 
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|S6= EXTERNAL LINK: [https://classictraveller.wordpress.com/starships/safari-ship-type-k/ Safari Ship (type K) at ClassicTraveller Wordpress Blog by robg213]
 
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|S7= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]]
 
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|S8= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]
 
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[[Category: Safari]]
 
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[[Category: Third Imperium]]
 
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[[Category: Third Imperium Ship]]
 
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{{LEN|Ship}}
 

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