Basil class Merchant

Basil class Merchant
Type: AF Free Trader
Category	ACS
Size	200 Tons
Hull Configuration	Wedge hull
Streamlining	Streamlined Hull
Tech Level	TL–
Engineering
Computer	Model/1
Jump	J-1
Maneuver	1.5 G
Fuel Treatment	Scoops/Purifier (16h)
Armaments
Hardpoints	2
Accommodations
Staterooms	8
Personnel
Crew	5
Officers	1
Enlisted	4
High/Mid Passengers	3
Payload
Cargo	90 Tons
Fuel tank	36.5 Tons
Construction
Origin	Third Imperium
Price
Cost	MCr48.82
Statistics
Quick Ship Profile	AF-BS211
Images
Blueprint	No
Illustration	No
Source
Canon	Published, non-canon design
Designer	Robert Dean, HIWG
Design System	MegaTraveller
Era	1130

The Basil class Merchant is a Free Trader that is a modified Type A design.

Description

It has an upgraded maneuver drive (to allow take off and landing on most planets while loaded), an armament package, and a reduced accommodation set. Two dual turrets are installed, one with two beam lasers, the other with a missile rack and a sandcaster. No dedicated missile magazine has been provided, so missiles must be carried in the cargo hold. Firing both lasers requires the full power ordinarily used for the maneuver drives and the inertial compensators.

The ship mounts fuel scoops and a fuel purifier capable of processing the 36 tons of fuel in 16 hours.

History & Background

The Basil is fairly typical of craft being built during the current Imperial difficulties.

Selected Variant Types & Classes

56 Representative Free Trader (AF) Classes

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Type AF Free Trader

A

• Akkigish class Far Trader
• Alexandria class Free Trader
• Anjou class Freighter
• Aoa'iw class Light Trader
• April Hare class Far Trader
• Athelstan class Merchant
• Avian class Far Trader

B

• Basil class Merchant
• Beowulf class Free Trader
• Bremen class Caravel
• Burning Sky class Merchant Schooner

C

• Caroline class Heavy Pinnace
• Ciigusna class Pinnace
• ColonyCord class Fast Trader
• Consul class Provincial Trader
• Coriander class Free Trader

E

• Eakhau class Trader
• Empress Marava class Far Trader

F

• Fanzhhienz class Far Trader

• Farrou class Far Trader
• Fat Cat class Far Trader

G

• Garu class Far Trader
• Gizicih class General Trader

H

• Hero class Far Trader
• Hnneshant class Trade Boat

I

• Independent Hauler class Far Trader

J

• Jayhawk class Far Trader
• Joshim P. Stone class Provincial Trader

K

• Khershwan class Trader

L

• Lanthium Petal class Speculative Trader

M

• Maada class Fast Trader
• Manta class Small Merchant
• Moraine class Free Trader

N

• Narva class Pinnace
• Noql class Free Trader
• Nye class Caravel
• Nymph class Provincial Merchant

P

• Paya class Light Freighter

• Perseus class Free Trader
• Princess Gunnhilde class Far Trader

R

• Regni Yards Type A class Free Trader

S

• Salamander class Far Trader
• Sleeper class Fast Trader
• Soho class Light Freighter
• Stage class Far Trader
• Star class Armored Merchant
• Sundowner class Free Trader

T

• Tachyon class Light Trader
• Tequila class Free Trader
• Treader class Free Trader
• Trojan Reaches Type A3 class Trader
• Type Aj class Free Trader
• Type HR class Trader

U

• Unholy Exile class Trader

V

• Vanguard class Shuttle

W

• Wulf class Free Trader

References

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This ship was originally designed using MegaTraveller ship design rules. Marc Miller. Referee's Manual (Game Designers Workshop, 1987), .

This list of sources was used by the Traveller Wiki Editorial Team and individual contributors to compose this article. Copyrighted material is used under license from Far Future Enterprises or by permission of the author. The page history lists all of the contributions.

• Robert Dean, "Basil class Free Trader." Starships, Starports & Vehicles (Vol 2, Issue 2) (1992): 50-51 via HIWG