Talk:Utility Craft

Notes (2025)

Supraclass Archtypes (T5)

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Smallcraft Archtypes - From T5 Beta Disc / Smallcraft Maker

Smallcraft Archtypes - From T5 Beta Disc / Smallcraft Maker
ARCHETYPE	BASE TYPE-CODE	BASE TONNAGE	BASE ACCEL.	BASE LOAD (Configurable Free Space)	REMARKS
Lifepod	QPL QASL QLS	5 tons	2.0 g	1 ton	Smallpod/Lifepod. One of the smallest craft in common use. Although its primary function is to serve as a life craft (Lifepod) in the event that evacuation is required, it can also be used as a cramped form of passenger-transport.
Light Launch	QA	10 tons	2.0 g	5 tons	Cockboat ("Lightboat") / Lifeboat. One of the smallest spacecraft in common use. Although its primary function is to serve as a life craft in the event that evacuation is required, it can also be used to transport passengers.
Fighter	QF	10 (15) tons	6.0 g	1 ton	Light Fighter (10 tons) / Standard Fighter (15 tons). Attack Boat.
Launch	QL	20 tons	3.0 g	10 tons	These vessel are normally carried on other ships. They are larger than cockboats and have the capacity to carry passengers and freight. They have a variety of designations including Launch, Gig, and Boat.
»» (Gig)	QG	20 tons	7.0 g	15 tons	(From T5-Beta example craft - based on Launch. See design process below.)
Boat	QB	30 tons	5.0 g	19 tons	Boats (or "Spaceboats") are larger than light-boats ("Cockboats") and have the capacity to carry passengers and freight. The name is generic and they have a variety of other designations based on specific function, including Launch, Gig, Landing Boat, Inspection/Revenue Boat, Security Boat, Shipsboat, etc.. Note: Shipsboat = Fastboat.
Pinnace	QN	40 tons	4.0 g	25 tons	Small craft or boat of long-range and interface capability. Pinnaces are often configured as Fuel Skimmers. The Pinnace is a larger version of the standard Spaceboat. Note: Standard Pinnace: Interface/Landing Pinnace (w/ Stubs/Wings): +1.0 g in atmosphere. Interplanetary/Fast Pinnace: w/o Stubs/Wings: +1.0 g drive.
Cutter	QC	50 tons	4.0 g	31 tons	Cutters are considered the smallest vessel associated with independent military command. As such, cutter commanders are called "captain." Cutters are used in a variety of military and civilian settings. Although they can fill similar roles to those of the pinnace, they are more likely to be found as work boats and ferrying supplies and equipment around the system.
Lander	QR	60 tons	1.0 g	24 tons	Smallcraft employed primarily for interface operations and transporting personnel to world surfaces.
Shuttle	QS	70 tons	4.0 g	42 tons	Smallcraft employed primarily for transport of cargo or personnel between established points or locations, often on a fixed schedule.
Picket Boat	QK	80 tons	6.0 g	20 tons	Smallcraft employed primarily for military and paramilitary reconnaissance and observation.
Fueling Lighter /Tanker	QT	90 tons	3.0 g	62 tons	Smallcraft employed primarily for fuel transport and transfer. (Noted in T5-Beta Smallcraft list /no statistics given - Data based on Pinnace/Cutter template and Cargo Shuttle - See design process below.)
Pod	QP	(variable) (< 100 tons)	0 g	(variable) (< 100 tons)	Sub-hull (< 100 tons)
»» (Module)	QM	30 tons	0 g	30 tons	Pod/Sub-Hull
Drone	QD	(variable) (< 100 tons)	(variable)	(variable) (< 100 tons)	(< 100 tons)

Construction/Mission Modifiers - From T5 Beta Disc / Smallcraft Maker
MODIFIER NAME	MODIFIER EFFECT	REMARKS
MISSION/ Utility-	Tons: +5 / Accel: -1 g / Load: +5 tons
MISSION/ Long-Range (LR-)	Load: -10 tons	Consider M-Drive.
MISSION/ Life-	Accel: -1 g / Load: +3 tons
MISSION/ Fast-	Accel: +1 g / Load: -5 tons
MISSION/ Slow-	Accel: -2 g / Load: +15 tons
MISSION/ Passenger-	Tons: +20 / Load: +5 tons	At least 1/2 of Load Space is dedicated to Passenger Space.
MISSION/ Cargo-	Tons: +25 / Accel: -1 g / Load: +25 tons	Load Space is dedicated to Cargo Space.
MISSION/ Tanker-	Tons: x2 / Accel: -1 g / Load: x2 tons
MISSION/ Attack-	Tons: +10 / Accel: +1 g
MISSION/ Recon-	Accel: +1 g / Load: (tons/2)
BULK/ Very Light (Vl-)	Tons: (tons/3) / Accel: +1 g / Load: (tons/3)
BULK/ Light (L-)	Tons: (tons/2) / Accel: +1 g / Load: (tons/2)
BULK/ Heavy (H-)	Tons: x2 / Accel: -1 g / Load: x2
BULK/ Very Heavy (Vh-)	Tons: x3 / Accel: -2 g / Load: x3
ENDURANCE/ Hours ( Short Duration /SR- )	Load: -1 tons
ENDURANCE/ Days ( no abbr. )	(Standard)
ENDURANCE/ Weeks ( Intermediate/Medium Range ( IR- /MR- ))	Load: +2 tons	Consider M-Drive
ENDURANCE/ Months ( Long Range /LR- )	Load: +5 tons	Consider M-Drive
ENDURANCE/ Year ( Very Long Range /VLR- )	Load: +15 tons	Consider M-Drive
MOTIVE/ Lifter (Z-Drive) (Z)	(Standard)	1-D limit / Contragrav Hull-fitting.
MOTIVE/ P-Drive (P)	Load: +5 tons	HEPlaR Reaction Drive/ Uses external P-Drive Reaction-Fuel. SR=Short Range.
MOTIVE/ G-Drive (G)	(Standard)	10-D limit / G-Drive internally fuelled.
MOTIVE/ M-Drive (M)	Load: +5 tons	Smallcraft Operation requires skill in M-Drive (Engineer). 1000-D limit / Uses additional external fuel for P-Plant/M-Drive unit. Requires weekly refueling & maintenance. IP=Interplanetary.
OPTION/ Stubs (Wings)	Accel: +1.0 g in atmosphere
OPTION/ Wings	Tons: +1 / Accel: +1.0 g in atmosphere
OPTION/ Floatation Module	Load: -1 tons
OPTION/ Redundancy	Load: -1 tons
OPTION/ Weapon Mount	Load: -1 tons
OPTION/ Modular	Load: -30 tons	Detachable 30-ton Module is accounted for separately.

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• --WHULorigan (talk) 23:14, 24 November 2025 (UTC)

Notes (2019)

Supraclass Archtypes

Smallcraft Auxiliary Archtypes
Archtype	Remarks
Cutter	Cutters are considered the smallest vessel associated with independent military command. As such, cutter commanders are called "captain." Cutters are used in a variety of military and civilian settings. Although they can fill similar roles to those of the pinnace, they are more likely to be found as work boats and ferrying supplies and equipment around the system.
Gig	These vessel are normally carried on other ships. They are larger than lifeboats and have the capacity to carry passengers and freight. They have a variety of other designations including Launch, Jolly Boat, and Ship's Boat.
Lifeboat	One of the smallest spaceships in common use. Although its primary function is to serve as a life craft in the event that evacuation is required, it can also be used to transport passengers.
Pinnace	Small craft or boat of interplanetary (though not interstellar) capability. Approximate displacement: 40 tons. The Pinnace is a larger version of the ship's boat, capable of 5 Gs acceleration, carrying up to 8 passengers and displacing 40 tons. It has a fuel tank capacity of 12 tons and an equal cargo capacity. Pinnaces are usually armed with one beam or pulse laser in a non-turret mount. In some cases, a missile launch rack is installed instead. This vessel is the preferred craft for customs enforcement and policing.
Shuttle	Shuttles are normally used to access planetary surfaces, or other ships. They are often used by ships which themselves are not capable of landing on planetary services themselves. Large shuttles, up to 95 tons, are capable of 3 Gs of acceleration, and can carry up to 30 passengers and 80 tons of cargo.

Links (2019)

1. EXTERNAL LINK: Inquiry about Unidentified Keith Craft

- Maksim-Smelchak (talk) 09:54, 18 September 2019 (EDT)