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| − | [[Gunner]] is a professional [[vocation]]. | + | The role of [[Gunner]] is a professional [[vocation]]. |
| + | * The role is also known as a [[Weapon Operator]] or Specialist. | ||
* A gunner is a member of a [[ship]]'s [[crew]] | * A gunner is a member of a [[ship]]'s [[crew]] | ||
* An individual must be qualified (skilled) to perform the role. | * An individual must be qualified (skilled) to perform the role. | ||
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== Description ([[Specifications]]) == | == Description ([[Specifications]]) == | ||
Gunners operate and maintain a ship's [[Ship Weapon|weapon]]s and defensive systems such as [[screen]]s. | Gunners operate and maintain a ship's [[Ship Weapon|weapon]]s and defensive systems such as [[screen]]s. | ||
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One gunner may be hired per turret on a [[ship]]. Armed [[small craft]] require a gunner in addition to the pilot. If there is more than one gunner, the most skilled is designated the chief gunner and draws 10% more pay. The gunner position may be omitted if there is no major threat to the ship. | One gunner may be hired per turret on a [[ship]]. Armed [[small craft]] require a gunner in addition to the pilot. If there is more than one gunner, the most skilled is designated the chief gunner and draws 10% more pay. The gunner position may be omitted if there is no major threat to the ship. | ||
| − | On larger vessels, the ship should have a chief gunnery officer and at least one petty officer for each type of weapon aboard. A major weapon (a [[Spinal Mount]]) should have a crew of one per 100 [[Ton]]s of [[Ship Weapon|weapon]]; [[bay]] [[Ship Weapon|weapon]]s should have a crew of at least two; [[turret]] [[Ship Weapon|weapon]]s should have a crew of at least one per battery. Each screen device ([[Force Field Generator]]s, [[Nuclear Damper]]s, or [[Meson Screen]]s) should have a crew of at least four. The gunnery section should have 10% officers, and 30% petty officers. | + | On larger vessels, the ship should have a chief gunnery officer and at least one petty officer for each type of weapon aboard. A major weapon (a [[Spinal Mount]]) should have a crew of one per 100 [[Ton]]s of [[Ship Weapon|weapon]]; [[bay]] [[Ship Weapon|weapon]]s should have a crew of at least two; [[turret]] [[Ship Weapon|weapon]]s should have a crew of at least one per battery. Each screen device ([[Force Field Generator]]s, [[Nuclear Damper]]s, or [[Meson Screen]]s) should have a crew of at least four. The gunnery section should have 10% officers, and 30% petty officers. In Civilian service, personnel from the Naval [[Gunnery Branch|gunnery branch]] and the [[Technical Services|technical services branch]] are often used. |
=== Specialist Roles === | === Specialist Roles === | ||
* [[Computer Specialist]] | * [[Computer Specialist]] | ||
* [[Sensor Operator]] | * [[Sensor Operator]] | ||
| + | * [[Weapon Operator]] | ||
== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == | == History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == | ||
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* Level 4 or more (Master) | * Level 4 or more (Master) | ||
| − | == References & Contributors (Sources) == | + | == References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) == |
{{Intermediate}} | {{Intermediate}} | ||
{{Detail}} | {{Detail}} | ||
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|S5= [[T5 Core Rules]] ([[Far Future Enterprises]], 2013) | |S5= [[T5 Core Rules]] ([[Far Future Enterprises]], 2013) | ||
|S6= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]] | |S6= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]] | ||
| − | |S7= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[ | + | |S7= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]] |
}} | }} | ||
{{LE|Vocation}} | {{LE|Vocation}} | ||
Latest revision as of 11:58, 1 June 2020
The role of Gunner is a professional vocation.
- The role is also known as a Weapon Operator or Specialist.
- A gunner is a member of a ship's crew
- An individual must be qualified (skilled) to perform the role.
Description (Specifications)[edit]
Gunners operate and maintain a ship's weapons and defensive systems such as screens.
One gunner may be hired per turret on a ship. Armed small craft require a gunner in addition to the pilot. If there is more than one gunner, the most skilled is designated the chief gunner and draws 10% more pay. The gunner position may be omitted if there is no major threat to the ship.
On larger vessels, the ship should have a chief gunnery officer and at least one petty officer for each type of weapon aboard. A major weapon (a Spinal Mount) should have a crew of one per 100 Tons of weapon; bay weapons should have a crew of at least two; turret weapons should have a crew of at least one per battery. Each screen device (Force Field Generators, Nuclear Dampers, or Meson Screens) should have a crew of at least four. The gunnery section should have 10% officers, and 30% petty officers. In Civilian service, personnel from the Naval gunnery branch and the technical services branch are often used.
Specialist Roles[edit]
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
Gunners are routinely carried aboard military ships, paramilitary ships, and civilian ships.
Professional Certification[edit]
An individual's skill as a Gunner is rated by their Certificate:
- Level 1 (Qualified)
- Level 2 (Competent)
- Level 3 (Experienced / Expert)
- Level 4 or more (Master)
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
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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.
- Classic Traveller Book 2 Starships (Game Designers Workshop, 1977)
- Classic Traveller Book 5 High Guard (Game Designers Workshop, 1980)
- MegaTraveller core books (Game Designers Workshop, 1987)
- The Traveller's Handbook Traveller D20 (QuikLink Interactive, 2002)
- T5 Core Rules (Far Future Enterprises, 2013)
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science