AX-L class Modular Light Fleet Auxiliary

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AX-L class Modular Light Fleet Auxiliary
Type: AN Naval Auxiliary
Category ACS
Size 1,000 Tons
Hull Configuration Dispersed Structure Hull
Streamlining Unstreamlined Hull
Tech Level TL–12
Engineering
Computer Model/1
Jump J-1
Maneuver 2 G
Armaments
Hardpoints 10
Accommodations
Staterooms 8
Personnel
Crew 8
High/Mid Passengers 0
Payload
Cargo 702 Tons
Fuel tank 2,000 Tons
Construction
Origin Principality of Caledon
Price
Cost MCr368.5
Images
Blueprint No
Illustration No
Source
Canon Unpublished, fan design
Designer User:Mitchberg
Design System High Guard
Era 1105
Reference Fan Mitchberg

The AX-L class Modular Light Fleet Auxiliary is a TL–12 Modular Light Fleet Auxiliary.

Description (Specifications)[edit]

Sometimes called "Trays", for reasons lost to history. The AX-L is essentially a rectangular flat with a bridge and control space on the bow end, a power plant, jump and maneuver drives at the stern, and an area for attaching up to 1,000 tons of modular space in between. The vessels are popular among their crews; the "Flat" offers accommodation space unheard of among other similar-sized fleet auxiliaries, to say nothing of Caledonian warships.

Modules - up to 1,000 tons worth - can be attached. These modules can be changed - assuming the facilities of at least a C Starport are available, for a period of (generally) a ten days. However, about 80% of Trays are never reconfigured once commissioned.

Types[edit]

AX-l (Generic Auxiliary, Light) is a place-holder name. Actual ships in service have type codes specific to their configuration.

Selected types include:

  • Repair Ship, Light (AS-L) - Equipped with workshop, tractor and stores modules. When found in Caledonian fleet train groups, they usually focus on making smaller repairs and working on smaller ships.
  • Transport, Light (AD-L) - Equipped with fuel and accomodations modules.
  • Refinery Ship, Light (AX-L) - Equipped with refinery, fuel storage and fuel-lighter dock modules.
  • Tanker (AF-L) - Equipped with modular storage tanks and handling equipment. Can carry powerplant/jump fuel, water, beverages.
  • Stores Ship (AU-L) - Equipped with dry-goods storage modules, and a small "office" module with inventory-management software and equipment.
  • Station Ship (AUS-L) - These ships serve as command posts and office space for naval stations, especially Forward Operating Bases. They include modules for office, accomodation and storage space.
  • Scout Tender (ATS-L) - These ships will serve as the headquarters, repair ship, tanker and office space for a small squadron of Royal Caledonian Expeditionary Service scouts.

Contruction[edit]

The AX-L is a Dispersed structure vessel. AX-Ls are not streamlined, and have only defensive weapons.

Civilian Usage[edit]

"Trays" - both ex-Caledonian Navy vessels and new construction - are also fairly popular in civilian use. Many serve as mining support ships, bulk cargo and liquid transports, and in a few highly-renovated cases, large yachts for value-conscious nobles and tycoons.

History & Background[edit]

441 in service.


Selected Variant Types & Classes[edit]

7 Representative Auxiliary (AN) Classes[edit]

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

Civilian Ship - Type AN Auxiliary


References[edit]

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