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{{InfoboxShip
 
{{InfoboxShip
|name     = Hercules class Commercial Tender
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|name         = Hercules class Commercial Tender
|aerodynam= [[Streamlined Hull]]
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|image        = Distant Fringe Logo.gif
|alsosee =  
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|caption      =
|architect= Ade Stewart
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|tdes        = AV
|blueprint= No
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|type        = Carrier Trader
|caption  = Unpublished, non-canon fan design.
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|cargo    = 66
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|size-cat    = ACS
|crew     = 44
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|size        = 3500
|cost     = 2043.918 (base)<br>[[MCr]]1635.135 (qty)
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|hull        = Cone Hull
|IOC      = No information yet available.
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|aerodynam   = Streamlined Hull
|enlisted = 35
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|TL          = 11
|footnote = [[Starship]]s are designed with the [[Classic Traveller]] format, using [[High Guard (book)|Book 5 High Guard]]
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|  
|g       = 2
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  |model      = Model/2
|hp      = 35
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|jump        = 2
|hpass    = 56
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|g          = 2
|hull     = [[Conical Hull]]
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|fuelTreatment = scoops, purifier
|image    = Distant Fringe Logo.gif
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|
|jump    = 2
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|hp          = 35
|lpass   = 100
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|weapons     =
|marines = 0
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|screens     =  
|model   = Model/2
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|officers = 9
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|staterooms  = 100
|origin   = Distant Fringe
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|bunks      =  
|QSP     = Not applicable.
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|seats      =  
|ref      = None
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|lowberths  = 100
|size    = 3500
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|  
|tdes     = GE
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|crew       = 44
|TL       = 11
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|officers    = 9
|type    = Transport
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|enlisted    = 35
|usp      = TN–C222221–080000–00005-0
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|pilots      =
|manufacturer= Various
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|marines     =
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|frozenwatch =
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|passengers  = 56
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|steerage   =
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|Lpass      = 100
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|cargo      = 66
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|fuel        = 1170
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|craft      = 2 40t ships boat
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  |features    = 1100t hanger, 400t fuel tank
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|reserved   =  
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|construction = 21
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|origin     = Distant Fringe
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|manufacturer =
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|IOC        =
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|EOS        =
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|cost        = 2043.918
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|architect  =
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|maintenance =
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|QSP         =
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|USP        = AV–C222221–080000–00005-0
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|blueprint  = No
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|illustration = Yes
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|alsosee     =
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|canon       =  
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|designer    = Ade Stewart
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|designSystem = High Guard
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|era        = 1105
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|ref        = Fan: Ade Stewart
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|footnote    =  
 
}}
 
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The [[Fringian Commercial Tender|Commercial Tender]] is a large commercial [[starship]].
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The [[Fringian Commercial Tender|Commercial Tender]] is a {{TL|11}} commercial [[Tender]].
* It is a [[Civilian Ship]] and a [[Tender]].
 
 
* Please also see: [[Ships of the Distant Fringe]].
 
* Please also see: [[Ships of the Distant Fringe]].
 
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== Description / Specifications ==
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== Description ==
A generic class of civilian vessel, the Commercial Tender is a commercial transport typically encountered operating within clusters of stars within the [[Distant Fringe]] region. It is classified as a Non-Mercantile Commercial Ship and is constructed as a [[Conventional Pattern Starships|conventional]] design. Similar designs have been in use from the time the [[Distant Fringe]] was first settled.
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It is a generic class of [[civilian vessel]], the Commercial Tender is a commercial transport typically encountered operating within [[cluster]]s of [[star]]s within the [[Distant Fringe]] region. It is classified as a Non-Mercantile Commercial Ship and is constructed as a [[Conventional Pattern Starships|conventional]] design. Similar designs have been in use from the time the [[Distant Fringe]] was first settled.
* The vessel is a [[TL-11]] design.
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=== Image Repository ===
 
=== Image Repository ===
[[File:J2 3500dT Commercial Tender.jpg]] <br>A ''Hercules'' class Commercial Tender.
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# A ''Hercules'' class Commercial Tender. <br> [[File:J2 3500dT Commercial Tender.jpg|400px]]
  
 
=== Basic Ship Characteristics ===
 
=== 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 craft) carried on the ship. Tonnage on the universal ship profile is shown in kilotons (thousands of tons) where necessary. {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 10 |version= Classic Traveller}}
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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]]. [[Ton]]nage on the [[universal ship profile]] is shown in [[kiloton]]s (...thousands of [[ton]]s) where necessary. {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 10 |version= Classic Traveller}}
 
 
 
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| 1.
| [[Ton|Tonnage]]
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| [[Ton|Tonnage]] / [[Hull]]
 
| The Commercial Tender is constructed using a 3,500 [[Ton|dTon]] [[hull]] built in a generally [[Cone Hull|conical]] configuration. The [[hull]] is fully [[Streamlined Hull|streamlined]], giving good [[Atmosphere|atmospheric]] performance that is further enhanced by its onboard [[Gravity Control Technology|gravitic]] systems.
 
| The Commercial Tender is constructed using a 3,500 [[Ton|dTon]] [[hull]] built in a generally [[Cone Hull|conical]] configuration. The [[hull]] is fully [[Streamlined Hull|streamlined]], giving good [[Atmosphere|atmospheric]] performance that is further enhanced by its onboard [[Gravity Control Technology|gravitic]] systems.
 
* There are multiple [[airlock]]s located around the vessel. The [[Hanger|hangers]] and [[cargo hold]] are accessible by large doors.
 
* There are multiple [[airlock]]s located around the vessel. The [[Hanger|hangers]] and [[cargo hold]] are accessible by large doors.
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| [[Ship's Computer|Electronics]]
 
| [[Ship's Computer|Electronics]]
| Adjacent to the [[bridge]] is a Model/2 [[computer]]: the vessel has a backup Model/2 [[computer]].
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| Adjacent to the [[bridge]] is a [[Model/2]] [[ship computer]]: The vessel has a backup [[Model/2]] [[ship computer]].
 
* There are multiple [[workstation]]s and [[Control Panel|control points]] throughout the vessel.
 
* There are multiple [[workstation]]s and [[Control Panel|control points]] throughout the vessel.
 
* The vessel is fitted with [[Communications_Equipment#Shipboard_Communications|communications equipment]], a standard [[Ship Sensor Suite|sensor array]], and has an [[Avionics|avionics suite]].
 
* The vessel is fitted with [[Communications_Equipment#Shipboard_Communications|communications equipment]], a standard [[Ship Sensor Suite|sensor array]], and has an [[Avionics|avionics suite]].
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| [[Ship's Hardpoint|Hardpoints]]
 
| [[Ship's Hardpoint|Hardpoints]]
 
| x35 [[hardpoint]]s.
 
| x35 [[hardpoint]]s.
* The listed weapons systems are typical for the design. Alternative weaponry may be designated for operations in specific regions.
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* The listed battery groupings are considered standard for the class. Alternative battery groupings may be designated for specific routes.
* There are 3 unused [[hardpoint]]s and 3 d[[Ton]]s are set aside for fire control.
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* There are 3 unused [[hardpoint]]s and 3 d[[Ton]]s are set aside for [[fire control]].
 
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| 6.
 
| [[Ship's Weapon|Armament]]
 
| [[Ship's Weapon|Armament]]
| The normal [[Starship Weapon|weapons]] fit-out for a Commercial Tender is:
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| The normal [[Starship Weapon|weapons]] fit-out for a [[Commercial Tender]] is:
 
* x12 triple [[Beam Laser]] [[turret]]s, forming two batteries each of 6 linked [[turret]]s
 
* x12 triple [[Beam Laser]] [[turret]]s, forming two batteries each of 6 linked [[turret]]s
 
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== History / Background ==
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== History & Background ==
The design is representative and a large number of variants exist, particularly with regard to the allotted [[Starship Weapon|weapons systems]], onboard [[electronics]], and the fit out of internal spaces. The vessel uses the same basic [[hull]] as the [[Fringian Provincial Freighter|Provincial Freighter]].
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The design is representative and a large number of variants exist, particularly with regard to the allotted [[Starship Weapon|weapons systems]], onboard [[electronics]], and the fit out of internal spaces. The vessel uses the same basic [[hull]] as the [[Fringian Provincial Freighter|Provincial Freighter]]. Vessels of this type are employed in the [[Recovery Trade]].
* Vessels of this type are employed in the [[Recovery Trade]].
 
 
 
=== Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities ===
 
Different examples of the design are known by many different names but all have very similar performance characteristics and capabilities.
 
  
 
=== Selected Variant Types & Classes ===
 
=== Selected Variant Types & Classes ===
''[[Tender]]:''
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{{Ship referral tree|name=Carrier Trader |tdes=AV}}
* [[Type TBD class Tender]]
 
** [[Hercules class Commercial Tender|''Hercules'' class Commercial Tender]]
 
** [[Orowani Deep Space class Commercial Tender|''ODS'' class Commercial Tender]]
 
  
=== Image Repository ===
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== References ==
No information yet available.
 
 
 
== References & Contributors / Sources ==
 
 
{{Metadata}}
 
{{Metadata}}
 
{{Intermediate}}
 
{{Intermediate}}
{{Detail}}
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{{CT-Ship-Design}}
 
{{Sources
 
{{Sources
|S1= CT Book 5 [[High_Guard_(book)|"High Guard",]] GDW, 1980.
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| Author: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus [[Adie Alegoric Stewart]] of the [[IISS]]
|S2= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus [[User: Alagoric|Adie Alegoric Stewart]] of the [[IISS]]
 
|S3= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[User:Maksim-Smelchak|Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]
 
 
}}
 
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[[Category: Distant Fringe Ship]]
{{LEA|Ship|Distant Fringe}}
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{{LEA|Ships}}

Latest revision as of 10:36, 21 September 2022

Hercules class Commercial Tender
Distant Fringe Logo.gif
Type: AV Carrier Trader
Category ACS
Size 3,500 Tons
Hull Configuration Cone Hull
Streamlining Streamlined Hull
Tech Level TL–11
Engineering
Computer Model/2
Jump J-2
Maneuver 2 G
Fuel Treatment scoops, purifier
Armaments
Hardpoints 35
Accommodations
Staterooms 100
Low Berths 100
Personnel
Crew 44
    Officers 9
    Enlisted 35
High/Mid Passengers 56
Low Passengers 100
Payload
Cargo 66 Tons
Fuel tank 1,170 Tons
Carried craft 2 40t ships boat
Special features 1100t hanger, 400t fuel tank
Construction
Construction Time 21 Months
Origin Distant Fringe
Price
Cost MCr2,043.918
Statistics
Universal Ship Profile AV–C222221–080000–00005-0
Images
Blueprint No
Illustration Yes
Source
Canon Unpublished, fan design
Designer Ade Stewart
Design System High Guard
Era 1105
Reference Fan: Ade Stewart

The Commercial Tender is a TL–11 commercial Tender.

Description[edit]

It is a generic class of civilian vessel, the Commercial Tender is a commercial transport typically encountered operating within clusters of stars within the Distant Fringe region. It is classified as a Non-Mercantile Commercial Ship and is constructed as a conventional design. Similar designs have been in use from the time the Distant Fringe was first settled.

Image Repository[edit]

  1. A Hercules class Commercial Tender.
    J2 3500dT Commercial Tender.jpg

Basic Ship Characteristics[edit]

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. [1]

Basic Ship Characteristics [2]
No. Category Remarks
1. Tonnage / Hull The Commercial Tender is constructed using a 3,500 dTon hull built in a generally conical configuration. The hull is fully streamlined, giving good atmospheric performance that is further enhanced by its onboard gravitic systems.
2. Crew x44 personnel.
  • x9 command, x6 engineering, x7 gunnery, and x12 service, of which two serve as flight crew for the Ship's Boats when required. In addition, the vessel carries x1 medic. Stewards may be taken on as necessary to attend to passengers.

Accommodations

  • There are 100 Staterooms.
    • 44 Staterooms are given over to the crew. Single occupancy accommodations are provided for all crewmembers.
    • 56 additional staterooms are available. The complement includes a variable number of engineers, technicians and specialists who undertake work on vessels berthed within the commercial hanger. Each receives their own stateroom, reducing the accommodations available to paying passengers.
  • There are 100 Low Berths.
  • The vessel has a 3 dTon secure locker.

Accessible areas of the hull are fitted with grav plates and inertial compensators and have full life support and environmental systems.

  • Individual sections of the ship are divided by bulkhead walls. Sections of the ship can be isolated in the event of an emergency.
  • There are internal monitoring and security systems throughout the vessel. Individual sections of the hull can be sealed off.
  • There are multiple Emergency Lockers.
3. Performance The vessel mounts a DeVoss-type Jump-2 drive, a Maneuver-2 drive, and a Power Plant-2, giving performance of Jump-2 and 2-G acceleration. The ship has an agility rating of 2. The internal fuel tankage is sufficient for one Jump-2 and gives the power plant 4 weeks duration.
  • The engineering section has a main control room.
    • Ladders, gantries and platforms give access to the machinery.
  • The jump drive utilizes a hull grid.
  • The jump drive is fitted with a jump governor.
4. Electronics Adjacent to the bridge is a Model/2 ship computer: The vessel has a backup Model/2 ship computer.
5. Hardpoints x35 hardpoints.
  • The listed battery groupings are considered standard for the class. Alternative battery groupings may be designated for specific routes.
  • There are 3 unused hardpoints and 3 dTons are set aside for fire control.
6. Armament The normal weapons fit-out for a Commercial Tender is:
7. Defenses The hull is unarmored.
8. Craft Commercial Hangers

Internal commercial hanger space amounts to 1100 dTons. Ships berthing within the hanger require their displacement tonnage x1.1 in terms of space: ships of greater than 500 dTons are generally unable to enter the hanger due to size restrictions.

Flight Section

It is not unusual for Commercial Tenders to dispose of these vessels, replacing them with a single smaller smallcraft such as a Pinnace.

9. Fuel Treatment The vessel has internal fuel tankage of 1,170 dTons.
10. Cost The basic cost of the vessel, complete with its complement of subcraft, is MCr2,043.918
  • If multiple examples of the design are ordered all of the ships in the production run qualify for a 20% discount, which reduces the price per unit to MCr1,635.135.
  • The vessel and its subcraft are standard designs. Detailed architectural plans are widely available and no design fee is chargeable.
11. Construction Time 84 weeks (21 months) as standard.
  • Build times can be reduced by mass production and the efficiencies such processes generate, by increased financing, and by allotting additional yard resources and facilities to the construction contract.
12. Comments Standard cargo capacity amounts to 66 dTons, though hanger space may be used to store cargo.
  • The cargo hold can be sealed and has independent life support and environmental systems.
  • Sections of the hold may be isolated if desired and can be provided with specialized environmental conditions, typically refrigeration.

History & Background[edit]

The design is representative and a large number of variants exist, particularly with regard to the allotted weapons systems, onboard electronics, and the fit out of internal spaces. The vessel uses the same basic hull as the Provincial Freighter. Vessels of this type are employed in the Recovery Trade.

Selected Variant Types & Classes[edit]

1 Representative Carrier Trader (AV) Classes[edit]

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

References[edit]

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