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A [[Beowulf class Free Trader]]  is one of many standard 200-ton [[Free Trader]] designs known to [[Charted Space]]. It is a [[civilian ship|civilian]] [[Merchant]] ship.
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A [[Beowulf class Free Trader]]  is one of many standard 200-ton [[Free Trader]] designs known to [[Charted Space]].  
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* It is a [[civilian ship|civilian]] [[Merchant]] ship.
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* It is manufactured under license by many different corporations, but [[GSbAG]] currently own majority rights to the design.
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*. Many believe that the original designer was [[Sharurshid]].
 
    
 
    
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== Description ==
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== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
 
Using a 200-[[ton]], [[TL-10]] [[hull]], the [[Beowulf class Free Trader]] is an elementary interstellar [[merchant ship]] plying the [[space lane]]s carrying [[cargo]] and [[passenger]]s. It mounts [[jump drive]]-A, [[maneuver drive]]-A, and [[power plant]]-A, giving a performance of Jump-1 and 1G acceleration. [[Fuel tankage]] supports a 1 [[parsec]] jump, at 20t per [[parsec]], and one month of operations. Attached to the [[bridge]] is a [[Computer]] [[Model/1]]. There are ten [[stateroom]]s and 20 [[low berth]]s. There are two single [[turret]]s, but without [[weapon]]s installed. Cargo capacity is 82 tons. The ship has a [[streamlined hull]], with [[scoop]]s and intakes for frontier refueling.  
 
Using a 200-[[ton]], [[TL-10]] [[hull]], the [[Beowulf class Free Trader]] is an elementary interstellar [[merchant ship]] plying the [[space lane]]s carrying [[cargo]] and [[passenger]]s. It mounts [[jump drive]]-A, [[maneuver drive]]-A, and [[power plant]]-A, giving a performance of Jump-1 and 1G acceleration. [[Fuel tankage]] supports a 1 [[parsec]] jump, at 20t per [[parsec]], and one month of operations. Attached to the [[bridge]] is a [[Computer]] [[Model/1]]. There are ten [[stateroom]]s and 20 [[low berth]]s. There are two single [[turret]]s, but without [[weapon]]s installed. Cargo capacity is 82 tons. The ship has a [[streamlined hull]], with [[scoop]]s and intakes for frontier refueling.  
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* The ship has four [[crew]], and can carry six [[passenger]]s and 20 low passengers.
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The ship has four [[crew]], and can carry six [[passenger]]s and 20 low passengers.
 
  
 
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== History & Background ==
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== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
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The [[free trader]] is an elementary interstellar [[merchant ship]] plying the [[space lane]]s carrying [[cargo]] and [[passenger]]s. {{Page cite|name= T5 Core Rules |page= 358 |article= Starship Design and Construction}} The ''Type A'' becomes a popular cornerstone of interstellar commerce by the end of the [[TL:7-9]] [[technological epoch]] in [[Vilani]] [[society]]. It is continually upgraded by the Vilani [[Bureaux]].  
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The [[free trader]] is an elementary interstellar [[merchant ship]] plying the [[space lane]]s carrying [[cargo]] and [[passenger]]s. {{Page cite|name= T5 Core Rules |page= 358 |article= Starship Design and Construction}} The ''Type A'' becomes a popular cornerstone of interstellar commerce by the end of the [[TL:7-9]] [[technological epoch]] in [[Vilani]] [[society]].  
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* It is continually upgraded by the Vilani [[Bureaux]].
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*. Most of these craft are named after heroes from various literature sources, particularly from [[Terran]] or [[Vilani]] literary heroes.
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*. Almost every Vilani megacorporation owns some rights to the design.  
  
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Most of these craft are named after heroes from various literature sources, particularly from [[Terran]] or [[Vilani]] literary heroes.
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=== Selected Variant Types & Classes ===
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*[[Gauntlet-class Courier]]
  
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=== Selected Variant Types & Classes ===
 
 
{{Ship referral tree|name=Free Trader|tdes=AF}}
 
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== References & Contributors ==
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== References & Contributors ([[Resources]]) ==
 
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Latest revision as of 18:20, 14 February 2026

Beowulf class Free Trader
Beo-damage4.jpg
Damaged Beowulf in distress...
Type: AF Free Trader
Category ACS
Size 200 Tons
Hull Configuration Wedge Hull
Streamlining Streamlined Hull
Tech Level TL–10
Engineering
Computer Model/1
Jump J-1
Maneuver 1 G
Armaments
Hardpoints 2
Accommodations
Staterooms 10
Low Berths 20
Personnel
Crew 4
    Officers 3
    Enlisted 1
High/Mid Passengers 6
Low Passengers 20
Payload
Cargo 82 Tons
Fuel tank 30 Tons
Construction
Construction Time 11 Months
Origin Third Imperium
Manufacturer GSbAG
Price
Cost MCr37.08
Statistics
Quick Ship Profile AF-BS11
Images
Blueprint Yes
Illustration Yes
Source
Also see Free Trader
Canon Published, canon design
Era 1105
Reference Starships 19.
Once called the Disigshar.

A Beowulf class Free Trader is one of many standard 200-ton Free Trader designs known to Charted Space.

  • It is a civilian Merchant ship.
  • It is manufactured under license by many different corporations, but GSbAG currently own majority rights to the design.
  • . Many believe that the original designer was Sharurshid.

Description (Specifications)[edit]

Using a 200-ton, TL-10 hull, the Beowulf class Free Trader is an elementary interstellar merchant ship plying the space lanes carrying cargo and passengers. It mounts jump drive-A, maneuver drive-A, and power plant-A, giving a performance of Jump-1 and 1G acceleration. Fuel tankage supports a 1 parsec jump, at 20t per parsec, and one month of operations. Attached to the bridge is a Computer Model/1. There are ten staterooms and 20 low berths. There are two single turrets, but without weapons installed. Cargo capacity is 82 tons. The ship has a streamlined hull, with scoops and intakes for frontier refueling.

  • The ship has four crew, and can carry six passengers and 20 low passengers.

Image Repository[edit]

  1. A top down schematic of a Beowulf with a typical shuttle.
    Free-Trader-T5-Core-Rules-Pg-358 25-July-2018a.jpg
  2. An early model Beowulf under spaceflight.
    Free-Trader-WH-Keith-MT-Imp-Encyclo-Pg-36 03-July-2018a.jpg
  3. A Beowulf class Free Trader fending off an attacker over the surface of an uncharted moon orbiting a ringed gas giant.
    Beowulf-class-Boyd-Stone-Fan-Art 18-July-2019a.jpg

General Description & Deck Plans[edit]

No information yet available.

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

The free trader is an elementary interstellar merchant ship plying the space lanes carrying cargo and passengers. [1] The Type A becomes a popular cornerstone of interstellar commerce by the end of the TL:7-9 technological epoch in Vilani society.

  • It is continually upgraded by the Vilani Bureaux.
  • . Most of these craft are named after heroes from various literature sources, particularly from Terran or Vilani literary heroes.
  • . Almost every Vilani megacorporation owns some rights to the design.

Selected Variant Types & Classes[edit]

55 Representative Free Trader (AF) Classes[edit]

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

Type AF Free Trader


References & Contributors (Resources)[edit]

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Classic Traveller This ship was originally designed using one of the Classic Traveller ship design rules:
Traveller 5th This ship was originally designed using Traveller 5th edition ship design rules.
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  1. ↑ Marc Miller. "Starship Design and Construction." T5 Core Rules (2013): 358.
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