Ship's Boat

Generic Ship’s Boat
TBD
Type: UMB Utility Craft
Category	Smallcraft
Size	30 Tons
Hull Configuration	Cone Hull
Streamlining	Streamlined Hull
Tech Level	TL–9
Engineering
Computer	Model/1
Jump	J-0
Maneuver	6 G
Armaments
Hardpoints	1
Accommodations
Staterooms	0
Personnel
Crew	2
Officers	2
High/Mid Passengers	0
Payload
Cargo	13.7 Tons
Fuel tank	0 Tons
Construction
Origin	Third Imperium
Year Operational	Unknown
End of Service	Still in active service.
Price
Cost	MCr16
Architect fee	MCrMarc Miller
Statistics
Quick Ship Profile	UMB-3S60
Images
Blueprint	Yes
Illustration	Yes
Source
Also see	Utility Craft - Smallcraft
Canon	Published, fan design
Era	1105
Reference	Characters and Combat 21.
Generic Ship’s Boat

The Ship's Boat uses a 30-ton hull, is capable of 6-G acceleration, carries 1.8 tons of fuel tankage, and has a crew of two.

• It is also known as the Type UMB class Ship's Boat. It typically comes in a 30-ton smallcraft variation, but other variations are possible including larger bigcraft.
• It is a civilian ship, a smallcraft, and a Ship's Boat.
• It is known by a number of names including Away Boat, Drop Boat, Lighter, and many others.

Description (Specifications)

A ship's boat may mount one beam or pulse laser; remaining weapons must be missile racks and sandcasters. The craft has 13.7 tons of excess space available, and typically costs MCr16.

Image Repository

1. An unidentified ship's boat next to a short cargo container.
   

General Description & Deck Plans

No information yet available.

Basic Ship Characteristics

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. Tonnage on the universal ship profile is shown in kilotons (...thousands of tons) where necessary.

Basic Ship Characteristics
No.	Category	Remarks
1.	Tonnage / Hull	30 tons.
2.	Crew	x2 crew.
3.	Performance / Engineering	Propulsion: Jump-0 / Boat 6-G acceleration Power Plant-6 1.8-EPs Agility-6
4.	Main Section / Electronics	Model/1 ship computer.
5.	Hardpoints	x1 hardpoints.
6.	Armament / Weaponry	The normal weapons fit-out for it is: No standard weapon fit.
7.	Defenses	No standard defensive equipment fit.
8.	Craft / Subcraft	None
9.	Fuel Treatment	None
10.	Cost	MCr16.0
11.	Construction Time	5 months to build, 3 months in quantity.
12.	Remarks	Other Equipment: Cargo Bay: Standard cargo capacity amounts to 13.7 tons.

Most Common Standardized Smallcraft Types

1. Cutter (50-ton)
2. Fighter (10-ton)
3. Launch (20-ton)
4. Pinnace (40-ton)
5. Ship's Boat (30-ton)
6. Shuttle (95-ton)
7. Slow Boat (30-ton)
8. Slow Pinnace (40-ton)

History & Background (Dossier)

The Ship’s Boat is probably the second most common smallcraft after the lifeboat or launch. It has become one of the eight most popular and commonly encountered smallcraft designs found within Charted Space. Some newer models of the ship's boat use modular ship technology similar to the modular cutter.

Ship’s Boat Training

The training of all smallcraft is often called ship’s boat skill; it is piloting of all applicable smallcraft.

Ship's Boat Skill: An individual with this training is familiar with the function and operation of small interplanetary craft collectively known as ship's boats. These craft range in size from five to 100 tons, and include shuttles, lifeboats, launches, ship's boats, and fighters. The small interplanetary craft carried as auxiliaries or boats on larger ships, or serving the needs of bases and stations, are distinctly different from the large vessels which ply the space lanes. Ship's boat expertise reflects a distinct experience and training in the operation of these craft.

Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities

No information yet available.

Selected Variant Types & Classes

Civilian Ship - Smallcraft - Utility Craft - Ship's Boat:

1. Type UMB class Ship's Boat
   1. Cigiysna class Ship's Boat
   2. Gemcutter class Ship's Boat
   3. Generic Ship’s Boat
   4. Leo class Ship's Boat
   5. Songbird class Ship's Boat
   6. Type ZSB class Ship's Boat

References & Contributors (Sources)

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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.

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