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Ship Type Codes / Mission Codes / Modifiers - (T5 / AotI)[edit]
Ship Classification Identifiers (Prefix-Codes /ABC-Type Categories) (T5/AotI)[edit]
| Ship Classification Identifiers (Prefix-Codes /ABC-Type Categories) | |||||||
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| ABC Code |
C2. Sub-type D. Qualifier |
C1. Type | B. Activity | A. Service | Description | Remarks | |
| N /A- | Transport (T) / Tug/Motivator (V/M) / Barge (W) |
Supply (Q) | Auxiliary (A) | Naval/Military (N) | Naval/Military. Tertiary/Minor. Auxiliary. / Naval Transport (AT) / Naval Resupply Tender (ATQ) / Vessel Tug (AVT/AVW) / Vessel-Transport Motivator (Jump) (ATM). |
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| N /A- | Escort/Courier (E) | Naval Operations (N) | Auxiliary (A) | Naval/Military (N) | Naval/Military. Tertiary/Minor. Auxiliary. / AE = Fleet Courier (Corvette) |
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| N /B- | Fleet Mobile (B) / Line Combatant (B) |
Offensive Combatant (B) | Combat (B) | Naval/Military (N) | Naval/Military. Fleet/Offense/Line. / BB = Capital Battleship |
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| N /C- | Fleet Mobile (B) / Independent (C) |
Offensive Combatant (B) | Combat (B) | Naval/Military (N) | Naval/Military. Independent/Offense/Fleet. / BC = Battlecruiser / CB = Heavy/Gun-Cruiser. / CC = Independent/Combat Cruiser |
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| N /D- | Fleet Mobile (B) / Defender (D) / Independent (C) |
Defensive Combatant (D) | Combat (B) | Naval/Military (N) | Naval/Military. Fleet/Defense/Escort. Military. Independent/Defense/Fleet. / BD = Fleet Escort / DD = Destroyer / CD = Escort Destroyer (Gun-Frigate) |
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| N /E- | Escort Mobile (E) / Defender (D) / Independent (C) |
Defensive Combatant (D) | Combat (B) | Naval/Military (N) | Naval/Military. Independent/Defense/Escort. / EC = Escort Cruiser. / ECD = Defense/Detached Cruiser. / DE = Destroyer Escort (Frigate). / CE = Close Escort (Corvette) |
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| N /P- | Paramilitary (P) / Independent (R) |
Independent Combatant (R) | Combat (B) | Naval/Military (N) | Paramilitary. Independent Combatant. / PR = Corsair-Raider |
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| N /SO- | Ortillery-Attack (O) | Siege (S) | Combat (B) | Naval/Military (N) | Naval/Military. Siege-Ortillery. / Bombardment Cruiser |
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| N /SD- | Defender (D) | Siege (S) | Combat (B) | Naval/Military (N) | Naval/Military. Siege-Sentinel. / SD/ID = Sentinel/Guardship |
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| N /SI- N /ST- |
Invasion/Assault (I/T) | Siege (S) | Combat (B) | Naval/Military (N) | Naval/Military. Siege-Invasion/Assault. / IT/ST = Troop Transport |
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| H /HP- H /HS- H /HD- H /DV- |
Security (H/ HS) Defense (H/ HD) |
Bureaucratic (H) Combat (B) |
Government (G) Naval/Military (N) |
Paramilitary. Security (H/ HS). / Inspection (HP) / Enforcement (HS) Military. Defense (H/ HD). / Principal (DN = Monitor) / Major (HDV = Defense Vessel) / Special (HDB/HSB = Defense Boat) / Minor (HDE/HSE = System / Defense Escort) |
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| L /S- L /SJ- L /SR- L /XS- |
Communication (X / XS / XC) Recon/Scout (SR / SS / SC) Exploration-Scout / Survey (LS / LSJ) |
Communication (G- L /X) Reconnaissance (G- L /R /S) Exploration/Survey Data Collection (O- L /S /J) |
Information / Exploration (L) | Government (G) / NGO (O) |
Government /Paramilitary: / SC/SX = (Small) Scout-Courier / SS = Survey Scout/Vessel / SR = Recon-Scout / CR = Recon-Cruiser / XC = Courier / XS = Messenger (Data) / XB = Express Boat Civilian. |
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| L /L- L /N- |
Research Expedition (KR) Scientific Research (LR) Medical Research (NR) |
Information / Exploration (L) | NGO (O) | Civilian. / KL / KR = Expeditionary Vessel: Research Vessel / RN/NR = Medical Research Vessel / RL/LR = Scientific/Laboratory Research Vessel |
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| C /K- | Exploration/Expeditionary Charter (KK/KL) Recreational Charter (KK/KY) Private/Luxury Charter (KY/YY) |
Charter (KK) Private (KY) |
Charter (K) | Commerce (C) | Civilian. CK = Commercial Charter. / C/ K-KL = Expeditionary Vessel / C/ K-KY = Safari Vessel / C/ K-YY = Luxury/Charter Yacht |
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| C /M- | Merchant - Corporate/Subsidized (MK) Merchant - Free (MF) |
Merchant (M) | Commerce (C) | Civilian. CM = Commercial Merchant. / C/ MK-F = Corporate/Subsidized Freighter / C/ MK-R = Corporate/Subsidized Merchantman / C/ MK-M = Corporate/Subsidized Liner / C/ MF-T = Independent Transport / C/ MF-A = Independent Trader / C/ MF-U = Independent Packet |
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| Y- | Private (Y) | Civilian. Privately owned/operated vessel in non-commercial use. | Prefix Code to other codes (YK- /YY- /YP(R)-) | ||||
BCS Ship Identifier (Ship Type Codes) (T5/AotI)[edit]
| BCS Naval Ship Classification /Mission Code | |||||||
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| BC Type Prefix |
CDE Code |
E. Mission 2a. Superclass (CD-Type) |
D. Qualifier 1c. Supraclass |
C. Type 1b. Supraclass |
B. Activity 1a. Supraclass |
A. Service | Remarks / Comments |
| B- | B | Battle | Principal | Offensive/Line (B) | Combat (B) | Naval (N) | Primary, Capital, Line-of-Battle |
| B- | C | Cruiser | Major | Offensive/Line (B) | Combat (B) | Naval (N) | Secondary, Independent |
| B-, N-, D-, SI- | V | Carrier | Special | Offensive/Secondary (N) | Combat (B) | Naval (N) | "Voler", "Vessel" or "Vehicle" Carrier |
| O- / S- | S | Siege Engine | (Varies) | Siege (S) | Combat (B) | Naval (N) | "Siege" / SD="Sentinel", SI=Invader-Assault, SO = Ortillery-Attack |
| N-, A- | E, (varies) | Escort, Auxiliary | Minor | Support (varies) / Supply (Q) | Auxiliary (A) | Naval (N) | Tertiary, ACS Combatant (Corvette), Resupply, Courier, Transport |
BCS Ship Mission Modifiers (T5/AotI)[edit]
| BCS Naval Ship Classification /Modifiers | |||||
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| Code | Mission Modifier | Grouping | Description | § | Remarks |
| A | Armored | Combat | A ship which normally does not have Armor is provided Armor. | AotI | (Usually applies to Auxiliaries) |
| B | Beam | Combat | The primary weaponry is beam weapons. | AotI | Typical for Capital Line Combatants |
| C, F | Command/Flag | Operation | The ship is equipped for command and control of other ships. The squadron commander (Admiral or Commodore) commands from a Flag-designated ship. | AotI | |
| D | Monitor | Combat | The ship, while movable, is intended to operate in a fixed location. Typically restricted to one system, and so does not require (or does not have) jump drives. | AotI | D = Defensive/Defender /N = Monitor /DN = Defense Monitor. |
| E, L | Escort/Light | Size | The ship is of lesser tonnage, with lighter armament and/or armor, or is primarily intended to defend a more substantive vessel from attacks, or to defend non-military vessels. | T5 | |
| F | Fast | Performance | The ship has drives that provide acceleration greater than typical within the fleet. | AotI | |
| K | Strike | Combat | The ship is designed to attack world or immobile targets. | AotI | |
| L | Lander | Operation | The craft carries troops, vehicles, and equipment to a world surface for battle. An Assault Lander delivers directly to the battlefield. | AotI | |
| M | Missile | Combat | The primary weaponry is missiles or torpedoes. | AotI | |
| O | Orbital | Operation | The ship is designed to operate from orbit. | AotI | (Typically applies to siege engines) - Ortillery Vessels, et al. |
| R | Rider | Operation | The ship is designed to be carried by (to ride) a Carrier. The design typically omits jump drive and associated fuel. | AotI | |
| S | Slow | Performance | The ship has drives that provide acceleration less than typical within the fleet. | AotI | |
| F | Fighter | Combat | The small craft (less than 100 tons) equivalent of a Rider. | AotI | (Not used for Capital Vessels) |
| Q | Quarantine | Operation | The ship is dedicated to the Quarantine mission. | AotI | (Obsolete) |
ACS Ship Identifier (Ship Type Codes) (T5)[edit]
| ACS Ship Classification (T5) | ||||||||
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| Type/Mission Code (Prefix=ABC(D) / Mission=E) |
Mission (E=CD) | Mission Type (Mission=CD) | Supraclass Type (=ABC Prefix Type-Code) | NOTES | ||||
| ABC Type Prefix |
Mission Code |
E. Mission 2a. Superclass ( = CD-Type) |
D. Qualifier 1c. Supraclass |
C. Type 1b. Supraclass |
B. Activity 1a. Supraclass |
A. Service | § | Remarks / Comments |
| B/ BC- | C | Cruiser | Principal | Offensive (B) | Combat (B) | Military /Naval (N) | T5 | None |
| B/ BG- | G | Frigate | Major | Offensive (B) | Combat (B) | Military /Naval (N) | T5 | None |
| B/ B(V)- | V (D) | Special (Destroyer) | Special | Offensive (B) | Combat (B) | Military /Naval (N) | T5 | "Special" Mission defined by type-modifiers (Variable types - (D=Destroyer, et al)) |
| B/ BE- | E | Corvette | Minor | Offensive (B) | Combat (B) | Military /Naval (N) | T5 | None |
| S/ S/O | H | Ortillery Ship | Attack (O) | Siege (S) | Combat (B) | Military /Naval (N) | T5 | None |
| S/ SI/ST | T | Assault | Invasion (I) | Siege (S) | Combat (B) | Military /Naval (N) | T5 | None |
| S/ SD | S | Sentinel | Defender (D) | Siege (S) | Combat (B) | Military /Naval (N) | T5 | None |
| B/ DC- | N | Monitor | Principal | Defensive (D) | Combat (B) | Military /Naval (N) | T5 | None |
| B/ DG- | D | Defender | Major | Defensive (D) | Combat (B) | Military /Naval (N) | T5 | None |
| B/ D(V)- | V (B) | Special (Boat) | Special | Defensive (D) | Combat (B) | Military /Naval (N) | T5 | "Special" Mission defined by type-modifiers (Variable types - (SDB, et al)) |
| B/ DE- | E | Escort | Minor | Defensive (D) | Combat (B) | Military /Naval (N) | T5 | None |
| P/ RP- | P | Corsair Vessel | Anti-Shipping | Independent (R) | Combat (B) | Paramilitary /Naval (N) | T5 | None |
| P/ PR- | P | Marauder | Anti-Port | Independent (R) | Combat (B) | Paramilitary /Naval (N) | T5 | None |
| P/ RC- | R | Raider | Anti-Commerce | Independent (R) | Combat (B) | Paramilitary /Naval (N) | T5 | None |
| A/ | T | Transport | Major | Supply (Q) | Auxiliary (A) | Military /Naval (N) | T5 | None |
| A/ | W | Barge | Minor | Supply (Q) | Auxiliary (A) | Military /Naval (N) | T5 | None |
| A/ | T | Tender (T/VT), Tug (M) | Resupply (Q) | Supply (Q) | Auxiliary (A) | Military /Naval (N) | T5 | None |
| A/ | E | Corvette | Information | Supply (Q) | Auxiliary (A) | Military /Naval (N) | T5 | None |
| C/ MK- | M | Liner | Passenger | Scheduled (MK) | Mercantile (CM) | Civilian /Commercial (C) | T5 | C/ MK-M (Corporate/Subsidized Liner) |
| C/ MK- | R | Merchant Ship | Cargo | Scheduled (MK) | Mercantile (CM) | Civilian /Commercial (C) | T5 | C/ MK-R (Corporate/Subsidized Merchantman) |
| C/ MK- | F | Freighter | Freight | Scheduled (MK) | Mercantile (CM) | Civilian /Commercial (C) | T5 | C/ MK-F (Corporate/Subsidized Freighter) |
| C/ MF- | T | Transport | Freighter | Unscheduled (U/F) | Mercantile (CM) | Civilian /Commercial (C) | T5 | C/ MF-T (Independent Transport) |
| C/ MF- | A | Trader | Cargo | Unscheduled (U/F) | Mercantile (CM) | Civilian /Commercial (C) | T5 | C/ MF-A (Independent Trader) |
| C/ MF- | U | Packet Ship | Passenger & Small Goods | Unscheduled (U/F) | Mercantile (CM) | Civilian /Commercial (C) | T5 | C/ MF-U (Independent Packet) |
| C/ CK- | K | Safari Ship | Recreation (S/Y) | Charter (CK) | Non-Mercantile (C) | Civilian /Commercial (C) | T5 | C/ K-KY (Recreational Charter) |
| C/ CK- | K | Expedition Ship | Active (K/L) | Charter (CK) | Non-Mercantile (C) | Civilian /Commercial (C) | T5 | C/ K-KL (Expeditionary-Exploration Charter) |
| C/ CK- | Y | Yacht | Luxury (Y/S) | Charter (CK) | Non-Mercantile (C) | Civilian /Commercial (C) | T5 | C/ K-YY (Private Charter) |
| G/ X- | S (C) | Courier Ship | Small Goods (UC, K) | Information (X) | Non-combat | Paramilitary /Government (G) | T5 | G/ XC, SC, SK (Courier) |
| G/ X- | S /X/C | Messenger Ship | Data Files (C) | Information (X) | Non-combat | Paramilitary /Government (G) | T5 | G/ XC, SC (Messenger) |
| G/ X- | X | Express Ship | Goods & Files (X) | Information (X) | Non-combat | Paramilitary /Government (G) | T5 | G/ XF, XB (Express Boat) |
| LS | S | Scout Ship | First Look /Reconnaissance (S/SR) | Exploration (L) | Non-combat | Paramilitary /Government (G) /NGO (O) | T5 | G/ L-SR (Recon Vessel - Scout) |
| LS | J | Seeker (Prospector) | Resource Search (J) | Exploration (L) | Non-combat | Civilian /Commercial (C) /NGO (O) | T5 | None |
| LS | N | Survey Ship | Re-Look /Survey (SJ) | Exploration (L/R) | Non-combat | Civilian /NGO (O) | T5 | O/ LSJ (Survey Vessel) |
| LJ | B | Beagle | Data Collection /Survey (L/RJ, R/NJ) | Exploration (L) | Non-combat | Civilian /NGO (O) | T5 | O/ LRJ (Research Vessel - Beagle (Survey & Data Analysis)) |
| LR | K | Expeditionary Vessel | Expeditionary/Exploratory Research (K/R) | Exploration (L) | Non-combat | Civilian /NGO (O) | T5 | O/ L-KR (Research Vessel - Expedition) |
| LR | N | Medical Research Vessel / Hospital Ship | Medical Data /Research (N/R) | Exploration (L) | Non-combat | Civilian /NGO (O) | T5 | O/ L-NR (Research Vessel - Medical) |
| LR | L | Laboratory/Scientific Research Vessel | Data Analysis /Research (L/R) | Exploration (L) | Non-combat | Civilian /NGO (O) | T5 | O/ L-LR (Research Vessel - Laboratory/Scientific) |
| G/ HP- | P | Picket Ship | Inspection (P) | Bureaucratic (H) | Non-combat | Paramilitary /Government (G) | T5 | None |
| G/ HS- | P | Patrol Ship | Enforcement (S) | Bureaucratic (H) | Non-combat | Paramilitary /Government (G) | T5 | None |
| YP/ RP- | P | Privateer | Anti-Shipping | Privateer (P) | Combat (R) | Paramilitary /NGO (O) | T5 | None |
| Y/ | Y- | Civilian /Private (Y) | Private Vessel. (Prefix). | |||||
| Z | Unclassified | Unclassified | Unclassified | Unclassified | Unclassified | T5 | None | |
| Q- | Smallcraft | (varies) | (varies) | (varies) | Utility Craft | T5-Beta T5.00 T5.10 |
Smallcraft Type Modifiers:
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ACS Ship Mission Modifiers (T5)[edit]
The mission code here shows the principle active mission codes and scope of use. These are currently used within the encyclopedia ship mission and type modifiers.
| ACS Ship Classification /Mission Code Modifiers (F) (T5) | |||||
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| Code (F) | Meaning | Grouping | Description | § | Remarks / Notes |
| B | Bulk | Transport | Raw materials transport | T5 | |
| C | Clipper | Performance, Transport, Operations | Scheduled long distance cargo/freight and passenger carrier | Optimized for quick, Long-Range point-to-point transport | |
| F | Free | Operations | Unscheduled cargo/freight and passenger carrier | T5 | Operates at owner's discretion |
| G, H | Gas | Transport | Gas giant interface or fuel handler | T5 | |
| I | |||||
| J | Prospector | Operation | Resource search and extraction | T5 | |
| K | Subsidized | Operation | Scheduled cargo/freight and passenger carrier | T5 | Operates in substandard-profitability regions |
| L, LR | Long Range | Performance | Extended jump and maneuver drive operation | T5 | Extended duration operations, High-performance jump or Mid-performance multi-jump capacity |
| M | Medical | Operation | Emergency or medical support | ||
| N | Naval | Operation | General naval operational support | T5 | |
| O | Orbital/Ortillery | Combat | Operates from Orbital Position / Orbital Bombardment | AotI | |
| Q | Mother | Operation | Mobile base of operations for craft and persons. | T5 | Smallcraft Carrier (Code "Q-") |
| P, R | Raider | Combat, Operation | Designed for quick strike missions and escape. | ||
| R | Rider | Operation | Designed to be carried and transported by a Carrier or Tender Vessel. | T5/AotI | Bigcraft/subcraft |
| V | Carrier | Transport | Carries vehicles, small craft, or utility craft | T5/AotI | carries Riders (R-), Smallcraft (Q-), or Vehicles (QV-) |
| W | Unpowered | Performance | Lacks both jump and maneuver drives, an orbital station. | T5 | Includes Barge. |
| X | Express | Performance, Transport | Optimized and scheduled data and small package carrier | T5 | High-performance jump operations |
| Y | Yacht | Transport | Privately owned or charter vessel for non-commercial purposes. | T5 | |
There are two mission modifier code tables below.
Mission Modifier Code Table #1
The first shows the principle modifier codes with their definitions and scope of use.
These are currently used within the encyclopedia ship mission and type modifiers.
| ACS Ship Classification /Mission Code Modifiers (F1) (T5) | |||||
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| Code (F1) | Meaning | Grouping | Description | § | Remarks / Notes |
| A | Armored | Combat | Substantial addition of armor | T5 | = Heavy /Uparmored |
| B | Battle | Combat | Substantial addition of firepower | T5/AotI | = Big /Very Heavy /Significantly Upgunned |
| B | Boat | Performance | Lacking a jump drive | T5 | (See also Code "Q-") |
| C | Carrier | Transport | Naval fleet or auxiliary combat ship carrier | T5 | |
| C | Close | Operations | Close range naval fleet operations | T5 | |
| C | Communications | Transport | Small package and data carrier | T5 | |
| D | Defender | Operations | Anti-intruder operations | T5/AotI | |
| E | Escort | Operations | Ship defense operations | T5 | |
| F | Far | Performance | Increased jump range | T5 | |
| F | Fast | Performance | Increased maneuver speed | T5/AotI | |
| F | Fighter | Combat | Frontal assault craft | T5/AotI | (See also Code "Q-") |
| F | Frontier | Operation | Independent operations | T5 | |
| G | Gas | Transport | Gas/liquid carrier or fuel handler (volatiles) | T5 | |
| G | Government | Operation | General operations | ||
| G | Gunned | Combat | Increased Firepower | T5 | = Heavy, Upgunned |
| H | Heavy | Size | Larger, more capable | CT/MT | Heavy = Gunned/Armored/Battle |
| H | Hydrogen | Transport | Gas giant interface or fuel handler (H2 / He) | T5 | |
| I | |||||
| J | Interface | Operation | Planetary to space operations | T5 | |
| J | Intruder | Operation | Probes enemy territory | T5 | |
| J | Prospector | Operation | Resource search and extraction | T5 | |
| K | Courier | Operation | Unscheduled data and passenger carrier | CT/MT | |
| K | Strike | Combat | Optimized for first strike capability | AotI | |
| L | Lander: Launch, Lifeboat | Operation | Landing Craft / Emergency rescue operation vehicle | AotI | (See also Code "Q-" /QL) |
| L | Light | Size | Smaller, less capable | T5 | LS = Light/Small = Very Light |
| LR | Long Range | Performance | Extended jump and maneuver drive operation | T5 | Extended duration operations, High-performance jump or Mid-performance multi-jump capacity |
| M | Industrial | Operation | General commercial operations | ||
| M | Mercenary | Operation | Light independent military operations | T5 | |
| M | Motivator | Performance | Provides maneuver or Jump for other ships | T5 | Jump-shuttle/Jump-sled; Maneuver-sled |
| N | Naval | Operation | General naval operational support | T5 | |
| O | Orbital/Ortillery | Combat | Operates from Orbital Position / Orbital Bombardment | AotI | |
| P | Packet | Operation | Unscheduled passenger/High-value small goods carrier | Passenger & small package ("packet") trade | |
| P | Passenger | Transport | Optimized for long term passengers or residents | T5 | |
| P | Pursuit/Patrol | Operation | Chases enemy ships | T5 | |
| Q | Decoy | Operation | Misleads enemy forces, hides true capabilities ("Q-Ship") | T5 | |
| Q | Quartermaster | Operation | Supply, Resupply, Replenishment. | ||
| Q | Mother | Operation | Mobile base of operations for craft and persons. | T5 | Smallcraft Carrier (Code "Q-") |
| R, P | Raider | Operation | Anti-commerce/ship operations | ||
| R | Rider | Performance | Designed to be carried and transported by a Carrier or Tender Vessel. | T5/AotI | Bigcraft/subcraft |
| R | Rescue | Operation | Emergency rescue of people from damaged or destroyed ships. | T5 | |
| S | Slow | Performance | Decreased maneuver speed | T5/AotI | |
| S | Small | Size | Smaller than Light, Smallcraft | T5 | LS = Light/Small = Very Light |
| S | Survey | Operation | Detailed survey analysis operations | ||
| S | System | Operation | Operates within a single system | T5 | Local |
| T | Transport | Transport | Moves people and equipment | T5 | |
| U | Unarmed | Combat | No armaments | T5 | |
| U | Utility | Operation | General purpose operation | T5 | |
| U | Inoperable | Operation | Either is junk or manages junk ships | T5 | |
| V | Carrier | Transport | Carries vehicles, small craft, or utility craft | T5/AotI | carries Riders (R-), Smallcraft (Q-), or Vehicles (QV-) |
| W | Unpowered | Performance | Lacks both jump and maneuver drives | T5 | Barge |
| X | Express | Transport | Optimized and scheduled data and small package carrier | T5 | High-performance jump operations |
| Y | Rider | Operation | Non-jump capable ship carried by a carrier. | T5 | Bigcraft/subcraft |
Mission Modifier Code Table #2
This is the second modifier code listing giving a broader definition for each of the codes, but lacking precise definitions as given above.
| ACS Ship Classification /Mission Code Modifiers (F2) (T5) | |||||
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| Code (F2) | Modifier name(s) | § | Remarks / Notes | ||
| A | Alternate, Improved, Armored, Attack, Assault | T5 | Armored = Heavy | ||
| B | Boat (B/QB). Bulk. Battle. Big. | T5/AotI | Battle/Big = Very Heavy/Upgunned (Boat = "B" or "QB") | ||
| C | Close. Carrier. Command/Flag. Communications. Construction. Cutter (QC). | T5, ? | Carrier = Escort or Auxiliary Carrier; (Cutter = "QC") | ||
| D | Defense. Defending. Interceptor. Transport | T5/AotI, ? | Defense Vessel (Defense Boat); Monitor | ||
| E | Escort. Essential. Electronic Warfare | T5 | |||
| F | Fast. Far. Free. Fat. Frontier. Flag. Fleet. Fighter (F/QF) | T5/AotI, ? | Fast = High Maneuver; Far = Extended Jump; Free = Private Ownership; Fat = Extended Cargo; Frontier = Independent Operations; Fleet = Fleet Mobile; Flag = Command Ship; (Fighter = "F" or "QF") | ||
| G | Gunned. Upgunned. Gas (volatiles), Governmental. Gig (QG) | T5, ? | Upgunned = Heavy. (Gig = "QG") | ||
| H | Fuel. Tanker. Gas (H2/He). Heavy | T5, CT/MT | |||
| I | |||||
| J | Survey. Prospector. Interface. Intruder | T5 | |||
| K | Subsidized. Fast, Diplomatic, Courier | T5 | Subsidized = Operates in substandard-profitability regions | ||
| L | LR=Long Range. Lifeboat (QA). Exploratory. Light. Leader. Launch (QL). | T5 | LS = Light/Small = Very Light. (Cockboat/Lifeboat = "QA"). (Launch = "QL") | ||
| M | Military. Militia. Mercenary. Motivator. Tug. Mining, Missile | T5/AotI | (Motivator = Jump-Sled/Shuttle) | ||
| N | Naval. Nuclear. Fleet. Non-standard. Pinnace (QN). | T5, CT/MT | Naval = Naval operational support; Fleet = Fleet Mobile; Nuclear = Fission Powered/Transuranics; (Pinnace = "QN") | ||
| O | Orbital/Ortillery | AotI | |||
| P | Patrol. Plus. Passenger, Mercenary, Pursuit. Provincial | T5 | Plus = Additional capabilities; Provincial = Colonial/Regional Forces | ||
| Q | Disguised. Decoy. Quarantine. Quartermaster (Supply). Mothership (Q). | T5/AotI | Disguised/Decoy = "Q=Ship"; (Mothership ("-Q") = Smallcraft ("Q-") Carrier) | ||
| R | Recon. Research. Rescue. Rider. Resident. Raider | T5/AotI, ? | |||
| S | Slow. System/Local. Special. Luxury. Small. Strike. Survey. Shuttle (QS). | T5/AotI, CT/MT, ? | Special = Additional capabilities; Small = Smaller than Light; Strike = Optimized for Fast Strike and withdrawal operations; LS = Light/Small = Very Light. (Shuttle = "QS") | ||
| T | Tramp. Tender. Transport. Tanker. | T5 | Tramp = Free for hire; Tender = Services other vessels | ||
| U | Unarmed, Hulk. De-activated. Inoperative | T5 | |||
| V | Vehicle Carrier. Drone (QD). Remote. Replenishment. Agricultural | T5/AotI | Vehicle Carrier carries Riders (R-), Smallcraft (Q-), or Vehicles (QV-); (Drone = "QD") | ||
| W | Unpowered. Non-Jump. Barge | T5 | |||
| X | Experimental. Special. Express. | T5 | Express = High-performance jump operations | ||
| Y | Hull. Subhull. Pod (QP). Rider. Modular. Private. Shuttle (QS). Cutter (QC). | T5 | (Pod = "QP"). (Module = "QM"). (Shuttle = "QS"). (Cutter = "QC"). | ||
| Z | Unassigned, Experimental. | T5 | |||
| Local. | T5 | Limited Mobility | |||
| (unassigned) | Minus. | T5 | Inferior Capability | ||
| (unassigned) | Standoff. | T5 | Operates at Long Range | ||
- --WHULorigan (talk) 00:23, 25 November 2025 (UTC)
Notes (2019)[edit]
- EXTERNAL LINK: ship naming conventions
- EXTERNAL LINK: Wikipedia: Naming conventions (ships)
- EXTERNAL LINK: United States Ship (Ship prefix)
- EXTERNAL LINK: Wikipedia: Hull number
- EXTERNAL LINK: Wikipedia: United States military aircraft serial numbers
- EXTERNAL LINK: Wikipedia: Ship Prefix
- EXTERNAL LINK: Wikipedia: Ship Class
- EXTERNAL LINK: Wikipedia: US Navy Ships
- EXTERNAL LINK: Wikipedia: Hull classification symbol
- - Maksim-Smelchak (talk) 12:02, 16 January 2019 (EST)
Notes (2018)[edit]
- EXTERNAL LINK: Craft Type Codes by David by David Jaques-Watson
- - Maksim-Smelchak (talk) 23:09, 18 November 2018 (EST)
WHP Prison Hulk (2015)[edit]
Added WHP classification. Please discuss, accept, or reject.
- - Maksim-Smelchak (talk) 11:13, 17 February 2015 (EST)
Looks good to me and mirrors the QP designation on the military side.