Khadumir class Fast Courier

Khadumir class Fast Courier
Type: SC Courier
Category	ACS
Size	400 Tons
Hull Configuration	Close Structure Hull
Streamlining	Streamlined Hull
Tech Level	TL–15
Engineering
Computer	Model/6
Jump	J-6
Maneuver	1.4 G
Fuel Treatment	Scoops, Processor
Armaments
Hardpoints	4
Accommodations
Staterooms	5
Personnel
Crew	5
High/Mid Passengers	4
Payload
Cargo	2.5 Tons
Fuel tank	240 Tons
Construction
Origin	Third Imperium
Price
Cost	MCr157.087
Images
Blueprint	Yes
Illustration	No
Source
Canon	Published, canon design
Designer	Loren Wiseman
Design System	GURPS Traveller
Reference	First In 36,40.

The Khadumir class Fast Courier is a communications starship.

Description (Specifications)

Whenever messages or small cargoes must travel faster than an XBoat could carry them, or across routes not served by Xboat network, the IISS uses the fast courier. It's jump-6 capability allows it to cross subsector distances in a relatively short time, and it is capable of wilderness refueling so as to cross space away from the main trade routes.

The fast courier carries much less data than an Xboat, but more than enough for high priority Imperial traffic. It has a small cargo hold, and enough staterooms to carry several passengers if the crew use double occupancy. Fast couriers are generally armed well enough to defend against corsairs, although they cannot survive a a sustained battle.

A nearly identical ship class is in Imperial Navy service as a fleet courier, and many private organizations have experimented with similar designs.

History & Background

No information yet available.

Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities

Class Naming Practice/s: Fast couriers are named after famous messengers from history or myth.

Selected Variant Types & Classes

29 Representative Courier (SC) Classes

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Civilian Ship - Science Vessel - Courier - Type SC Courier

A

• Afterthought class Scout

C

• Chatl class Leader Scout

G

• Gepard class Express Courier
• Giciifichu class Dispatcher

H

• Henrick Krueden class Scout/Courier

I

• Inchworm class Scout/Courier
• Iyeliy class Messenger

J

• Jump-Boat
• Jumpmax class Courier

K

• Khadumir class Fast Courier

• Ktiyhui class Courier

L

• Lance Marcus class Scout

M

• Magash class Heavy Scout
• Mercury class Long Range Fleet Courier
• Messenger class Commercial Courier
• Messenger class Commercial Courier
• Midlothian A5 class Dispatch

P

• Pathway class Scout

R

• Ranger class Courier
• Rapid class Fleet Courier

• Rapid class Fleet Courier

S

• Scybria class Scout
• Sering class Scout
• Serpent class Scout/Courier
• Sulieman class Scout/Courier

U

• Unity class Scout

V

• Valtos Niagra class Scout/Courier

W

• Wanderer class Scout/Courier
• Wind class Scout/Courier

References

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This ship was originally designed using GURPS Traveller ship design rules. Loren Wiseman. GURPS Traveller Core Rules (Steve Jackson Games, 1998), 149-162. Thomas L. Bont, Robert Prior, Christopher Thrash. Starships (Steve Jackson Games, 2003), 16-73.

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.

• Jon F. Zeigler. First In (Steve Jackson Games, 1999), 36, 40. / DECK PLANS: (Pgs. 40)