Valor class Missile Corvette

Valor class Missile Corvette
The nose and bridge of a Valor class Missile Corvette.
Type: EEM Missile Corvette
Category	ACS
Size	400 Tons
Hull Configuration	Close Structure Hull
Streamlining	Partially Streamlined Hull
Tech Level	TL–15
Engineering
Computer	Model/5 fib
Jump	J-4
Maneuver	6 G
Armaments
Hardpoints	4
Accommodations
Staterooms	0
Personnel
Crew	11
Officers	3
Enlisted	8
High/Mid Passengers	0
Payload
Cargo	13.0 Tons
Fuel tank	0 Tons
Construction
Origin	Third Imperium
Year Operational	1107
End of Service	Still in active service.
Price
Cost	MCr300.08
Architect fee	MCrJordan Weisman
Statistics
Quick Ship Profile	EEM-DP64
Images
Blueprint	Yes
Illustration	Yes
Source
Also see	Escort
Canon	Published, fan design
Era	1105
Reference	Adventure Class Ships Volume 1 10-11.
Starships are designed with the Classic Traveller format, using High Guard.

The Valor class Missile Corvette is a very light warship.

• It is a military ship and a Missile Corvette.

Description (Specifications)

It is a vessel with 6-G and J-4 performance with a partially streamlined close structure hull. The Valor class was originally designed to operate in flotillas, remaining at long range throughout the course of an engagement.

• It carries medium armament and a military defensive suite. Intended to set up intensive missile barrages, the corvette has four triple missile turrets and stores a large supply nuclear and HE missiles. They are highly effective against smaller vessels, with the HE missiles being of great use in limited bombardments or against nuclear dampers.
• It ordinarily carries no subcraft nor drones.
• It has a 11 sophont crew and no marines.

Image Repository

1. A Valor class Missile Corvette preparing to go to battle readiness.
   
2. A Valor class Missile Corvette on patrol in a star system.
   
3. A graphic representation of a Valor class Missile Corvette in flight slot #1.
   
4. A graphic representation of a Valor class Missile Corvette in flight slot #2.
   

General Description & Deck Plans

1. A schematic view of a Valor class Missile Corvette.
   

Details: There are five distinct decks aboard the Missile Corvette, though only two are full decks. The bridge is a small, elevated deck forward, with Maneuver Deck A located aft. The bridge has two positions, for pilot and navigator; a console on the upper maneuver deck accomodates one of four engineers.

The main deck holds avionics gear forward. Aft of this are three staterooms, two for ship's officers and a third shared by two crewmen; opposite these are the ship's locker and a storage area. Amidships and. to starboard is the main airlock and two double staterooms for crewmen. Another double stateroom and the galley/rec room are located to port. Jump Drive and Power Plant machinery are located aft, with one engineering console present.

• The Engineering Deck is next, housing fuel forward and power plant machinery-and an engineering console--aft. Below this is Maneuver Deck 3 with the last of the engineer's positions.
• On the two full decks, turret controls are located just aft of the midships bulge. The turrets themselves are backed up by two missile magazines which feed the turrets by elevators and conveyor belts.
• The ship is unusually cramped for an Imperial Naval vessel, stressing efficiency and firepower over comfort. Double staterooms feature bunk beds; the captain/pilot has the only single cabin aboard.

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	400 tons (standard). 5,600 cubic meters. Partially Streamlined Close Structure Hull
2.	Crew	x11 crew. 3 officers, 8 ratings.
3.	Performance / Engineering	Propulsion: Jump-4 6-G acceleration Power Plant-7 28-EPs Agility-6
4.	Main Section / Electronics	Model/5 fib ship computer.
5.	Hardpoints	x4 hardpoints.
6.	Armament / Weaponry	The normal weapons fit-out for it is: Lasers: None Energy Weapons: None Particle Accelerators: None Meson Guns: None Missiles: Four triple missile turrets organized into four individual batteries. Other: None
7.	Defenses	Defensive Equipment: Ship Armors: Armored hull (Factor-11). Meson Screens: None Nuclear Dampers: None Repulsors: None Other: None
8.	Craft / Drones	None
9.	Fuel Treatment	Fueling Equipment: 196.0 tons of fuel. Fuel Scoops No Fuel Treatment Plant
10.	Cost	MCr375.1 standard. MCr300.08 in quantity.
11.	Construction Time	16 months singly. 13 months in quantity.
12.	Remarks	Other Equipment: Cargo Bay: Standard cargo capacity amounts to 13.0 tons. Ship's Locker

History & Background (Dossier)

Comments: The Valor class missile corvette is a relatively new ship, and only about 200 have been placed in service to date. Few have reached the Spinward Marches station yet; those which have done so currently remain on escort duty with ships in the 2-3 kton range in rear-echelon areas.

Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities

Vessel Peculiarities: Valors are extremely cramped and are not known for creature comforts. Like the Type S class Scout/Courier, they suffered from inferior air reconditioning and circulation systems and smells tend to linger in the vessel's interior until updated. This has often lent itself to expedient crew work-arounds including large numbers of air fresheners.

Class Naming Practice/s: Valors are typically named for Imperial decorations or for characteristics or heroes noted for admirable martial qualities.

Selected Variant Types & Classes

Military Vessel - Escort - Missile Escort:

1. Type EEM class Missile Escort
   1. Admiral Gorshkov class Missile Corvette
   2. Ballista class Solar Sailor
   3. Barnard's Star class Missile Boat
   4. Berghoff class Missile Boat
   5. Black Rock class Missile Frigate
   6. C-9 class Missile Corvette
   7. Jaradin class Missile Corvette
   8. Kalaron class Missile Sloop
   9. Kyle Strum class Missile Corvette
   10. Malory Francis class Missile Corvette
   11. Richtofen class Missile Corvette
   12. Silversun class Missile Corvette
   13. Type 056 Jiangdao class Missile Corvette
   14. Type ECM class Missile Corvette
   15. Valor class Missile Corvette

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.

This list of sources was used by the Traveller Wiki Editorial Team and individual contributors to compose this article. Copyrighted material is used under license from Mongoose Publishing or by permission of the author. The page history lists all of the contributions.

• Marc Miller, Frank Chadwick, John Harshman. High Guard (Game Designers Workshop, 1980), 20-37. (Design Sequence Used)
• Jordan Weisman. Adventure Class Ships Volume 1 (FASA, 1982), 10-11, Poster.
• Marc Miller. Rebellion Sourcebook (Game Designers Workshop, 1988), 20, 82. (Illustrations)
• Frank Chadwick. Battle Rider (Game Designers Workshop, 1993), Chit.
• Frank Chadwick, Dave Nilsen. "Technical Booklet." Brilliant Lances (1994): 36, Chit.
• Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
• Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science