Glimmerdrift class Subsidized Liner

Glimmerdrift class Subsidized Liner
Type: M Subsidized Liner
Category	ACS
Size	600 Tons
Hull Configuration	Close Structure Hull
Streamlining	Unstreamlined Hull
Tech Level	TL–12
Engineering
Computer	Model/3
Jump	J-3
Maneuver	1 G
Armaments
Hardpoints	3
Accommodations
Staterooms	30
Low Berths	80
Personnel
Crew	9
High/Mid Passengers	21
Low Passengers	80
Payload
Cargo	124 Tons
Fuel tank	190 Tons
Construction
Origin	Third Imperium
Manufacturer	MC&S Engineering
Price
Cost	MCr219.87
Statistics
Quick Ship Profile	MK-FU13
Images
Blueprint	No
Illustration	Yes
Source
Canon	Published, non-canon design
Designer	Dave Sering
Design System	Book 2
Era	1105
Reference	Starships and Spacecraft 12.

The Glimmerdrift class Subsidized Liner (called a Subsidized Merchant by the builder) is a standard 600-ton Subsidized Liner known to Charted Space. It is a passenger and freight ship used on subsidized routes.

Description

Using a 600-ton, TL12 hull, the MC&S Glimmerdrift class Subsidized Liner mounts jump drive-J, maneuver drive-C, and power plant-J, giving a performance of jump-3 and 1G acceleration. Fuel tankage supports a 3 parsec jump, at 60t per parsec, and six weeks of operations. Attached to the bridge is a Computer Model/3. There are 30 staterooms and 80 low berths. Three empty single turrets are installed. Long-range sensors are present, including a front-mounted extendable radar dish. Cargo capacity is 124 tons. The hull is unstreamlined, and has fuel scoops and refineries for wilderness refueling.

The ship has nine crew (pilot, astrogator, medic, three engineers, and three stewards), and can carry 21 passengers and 80 low passengers.

The lowest or Third Deck has 13 staterooms arranged on either side of a central corridor. The forward end of the corridor has the Access Ladder up to the Second Deck. The aft end opens into a small Common Room with two Fresher Cubicles.

The middle or Second Deck also is devoted to passenger staterooms, 12 staterooms being arranged on either side of the central corridor. The forward end of the corridor has the ladder down to the lower deck, The aft end of the corridor opens into a large lounge. Two Fresher Cubicles are located here. Also the Access ladder and hatch to the Crew Deck is located at the aft end of the corridor.

The upper or First Deck is devoted to crew and command functions. The Control Room is located at the very bow of the ship. The Computer and Avionics are located at the aft end of the Control Room. An axial corridor leads from the Control Room with the staterooms for the Pilot and Navigator immediately to either side. Next comes the Crew's Lounge, including food preparation facilities. The corridor continues aft between the three staterooms for the Engineers, the Fresher Cubicle, and the Airlock. Immediately opposite the Airlock hatch is the Access Ladder and the computer monitored deck hatch to the lower decks. The central corridor continues on aft between the Low Passage Berths to the hatch in the rear bulkhead. This hatch leads into the access tunnel through the Cargo Hold and Fuel Tanks to the Engineering Section.

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History & Background

This class of liner was developed for service in and around the Glimmerdrift sector. Vessels are named after subsectors and worlds in the Glimmerdrift.

Selected Variant Types & Classes

36 Representative Liner (M) Classes

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Civilian Ship - Liner - Type M Liner

B

• Besouro Valente class Personnel Transport
• Brilliance class Long Liner

C

• Camel class Medical Launch
• Celestial Star class Luxury Liner
• Codori Prime class Luxury Liner
• Condor class Subsidized Liner
• Coyotl class Bulk Hauler

E

• Excellence class Fast Shuttle

G

• Gaia class Luxury Liner
• Giiphicih class Liner
• Glimmerdrift class Subsidized Liner
• Gold of Zurrian class Long Liner

H

• Horizon class Passenger Liner

I

• Independence of the Stars class Interstellar Liner

K

• K'Bam class Assault Lander
• Kihrvak Platoon Drop Ship class Marine Cutter
• King Richard class Interstellar Liner

L

• Longevity class Lifeboat
• Lord Somerset class Subsidized Liner

M

• Mal'Gnar class Assault Skiff
• Marrel Veckor class Lifeboat
• Model 292 class Life Boat

N

• Nebula class Starliner

O

• Olympian class Cruise Liner

• Orowani Deep Space class Light Liner

P

• Pride of Vland class Long Liner

R

• Royal class Interstellar Liner

S

• Sapphire Moon class Moduleship
• Shuvalivashtu class Luxury Liner
• Songbird class Ship's Boat
• Star class Merchant Liner
• Stellar class Liner

T

• TC00a Porter class Gig
• Type RT class Longliner

X

• Xeekr'kir! class Merchant

Y

• Yaeai class Recon Pinnace

References

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This ship was originally designed using one of the Classic Traveller ship design rules: Marc Miller. Starships (Game Designers Workshop, 1977), 12-23. Marc Miller, Frank Chadwick, John Harshman. High Guard (Game Designers Workshop, 1980), 20-36.

This ship was originally designed using Traveller 5th edition ship design rules. Traveller 5th Marc Miller, Robert Eaglestone, Don McKinney. Starships (Far Future Enterprises, 2019), 67-93.

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 Mongoose Publishing or by permission of the author. The page history lists all of the contributions.

• Dave Sering. Starships and Spacecraft (Judges Guild, 1979), 12.
• Marc Miller. Starships and Spacecraft (Far Future Enterprises, 2014), 69.