Gauntlet class Strike Cruiser

Gauntlet class Strike Cruiser
TBD
Type: CS Strike Cruiser
Category	BCS
Size	30,000 Tons
Hull Configuration	[[{{{hull}}}]]
Streamlining	Unstreamlined Hull
Tech Level	TL–12
Engineering
Computer	TBD
Jump	J-3
Maneuver	3 G
Armaments
Hardpoints	300
Accommodations
Staterooms	0
Personnel
Crew	271 with 30 Marines
High/Mid Passengers	0
Payload
Cargo	11 Tons
Fuel tank	0 Tons
Construction
Origin	Sword Worlds Confederation
Price
Cost	MCr 30,082.03
Architect fee	MCrRonald B. Kline, Jr.
Images
Blueprint	No
Source
Also see	Cruiser
Canon	Published, fan design
Gauntlet class Strike Cruiser

The Gauntlet class Strike Cruiser is a light warship.

• It is a military ship and a Strike Cruiser.

Description (Specifications)

This class of Sword Worlds Confederation Strike Cruiser is seen deployed in the Joyeuse Fleet.

Hull / Engineering

They are capable of 3 Gs acceleration and have jump 3 range. They have a partially streamlined close structure hull with medium to light armor. They are equipped with fuel scoops and fuel purification refineries for wilderness gas giant refueling operations.

Main Section

They have 271 crew which includes a small marine platoon drop capsule equipped for orbital insertion. Spartan, cramped quarters are the common expectation aboard these military vessels. Redundant computers, Nuclear Dampers and Meson Screens contribute to their vaunted durability and ability to absorb hits and keep fighting.

Armament

Build around a factor D spinal mounted meson gun as their premiere ship killing weapon, their seven heavy missile bays account for a substantial number of kills. A single battery of triple sand caster turrets and a single repulsor bay are the only concessions to defense on these offensively minded vessels. Light meson and nuclear dampers with back ups do their part. As single battery of pulse laser turrets, selected for their enhanced damage causing abilities, a single battery of fusion guns and a single particle accelerator bay round out the offensive weapons array.

Subcraft

They carry a single 20 dton Longboat as an interface and service craft.

History & Background (Dossier)

These are no to be confused with another class with the same name, due to a lack of creativity or flattery this class was named after a popular and famous class of Gauntlet class Battlecruisers built by Gram (world).

Selected Variant Types & Classes

Military Ship - Warship - Strike Cruiser:

1. Type CS class Strike Cruiser
   1. Admiral Clarkson class Attack Cruiser
   2. Aenoegrr class Strike Cruiser
   3. Agidda class Attack Cruiser
   4. Dzen class Strike Cruiser
   5. Fitl class Strike Cruiser
   6. Flinder class War Cruiser
   7. Gauntlet class Strike Cruiser
   8. Hroilri'ea class Strike Cruiser
   9. Nibar class Strike Cruiser
   10. Rambler class Strike Cruiser
   11. Rapier class War Cruiser
   12. Sniper class Strike Cruiser
   13. Tash class War Cruiser
   14. Tempest class Attack Cruiser
   15. Titan class Strike Cruiser
   16. Vlezhdatl class Strike Cruiser
   17. Waco class Strike Cruiser

References & Contributors (Sources)

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• Marc Miller, Frank Chadwick, John Harshman. High Guard (Game Designers Workshop, 1980), 20-37. (Design Sequence Used)
• Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
• Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis), Captain, and Lead Naval Architect Ronald B. Kline, Jr. of the Imperial Navy
• Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science