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{{InfoboxShip
 
|name    = Centaur class Mercenary Carrier
 
|name    = Centaur class Mercenary Carrier
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|alsosee  =  
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|aerodynam= [[Streamlined Hull]]
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|architect= TBD
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|agility  = 3
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|caption  = Published, canon design.
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|alsosee  = [[Subcraft Carrier]] - [[Carrier]]
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|cargo    =  
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|architect= [[Ian Stead]]
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|crew    =  
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|blueprint= Yes
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|cost    =  
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|canon    = Yes. Published, canon starship design.
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|IOC     = TBD
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|caption  = TBD
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|enlisted = TBD
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|cargo    = 82.0
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|footnote = [[Starship]]s are designed with the [[Classic Traveller]] format, using High Guard.
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|cost    = 403.8094
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|g        =  
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|crew    = 42
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|hp      =  
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|enlisted = 30
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|hpass    =  
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|EOS     = Still in active service.
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|image    = Imperial Sunburst-Sun-IISS-Traveller.gif
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|era      = 1105
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|jump    =  
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|footnote = [[Starship]]s are designed with the [[Classic Traveller]] format, using [[High Guard (book)|High Guard]].
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|lpass    =  
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|g        = 2
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|marines  = TBD
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|hp      = 8
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|model    = TBD
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|hpass    = 25
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|officers = TBD
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|hull    = Slab Hull
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|illustration= Yes
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|image    = Wiki Navy.png
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|IOC      = Unknown
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|jump    = 1
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|lpass    = 0
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|marines  = 20
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|model    = [[Model/4]] [[fib]]
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|officers = 12
 
|origin  = Third Imperium
 
|origin  = Third Imperium
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|QSP      = TBD
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|QSP      = VE-HS21
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|size    =  
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|ref      = {{Ludography ref|name= Compendium 3 |page= 123-127}}
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|tdes    = VS
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|size    = 800
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|TL      =  
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|size-cat = ACS
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|type    = Carrier
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|tdes    = VE
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|usp      =  
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|TL      = 12
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|type    = Mercenary Carrier
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|usp      = TBD
 
|manufacturer= Various
 
|manufacturer= Various
 
}}
 
}}
 
The [[Centaur class Mercenary Carrier]] is a [[warship]].
 
The [[Centaur class Mercenary Carrier]] is a [[warship]].
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* It is a [[paramilitary ship]] and a [[Carrier]].
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* It is a [[paramilitary ship]] and a [[Mercenary Carrier]].
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* The Centaur is a [[TL-12]] Design.
  
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== Description (Specifications) ==
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== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
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No information yet available.
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Originally designed as a [[micro-escort carrier]] for vulnerable convoys, the Centaur has found its way into becoming a sister vessel to the [[Mercenary Cruiser]], acting either as fighter support to other units or as a separate operating force in itself, with the ability to launch small ground operations with air support. [[Corporation]]s or [[Government]]s often employ these ships in the role they were originally designed for, as escorts to freight convoys. In addition, some have been used as anti raider forces and additional support to System Defence forces. For small scale actions, the Centaur is a potent force; it never carried much favour with the Navy as they preferred the larger carriers, hence its new role as a mercenary fighter carrier.
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* It carries light armament and a [[defensive suite]].
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* Typical load out for the Centaur is 20 [[fighter]]s, stacked into the full sized [[hangar]]. Cargo space usage is used for fuel/spares for the embarked fighters and sometimes an additional module for the [[cutter]]. The cutter is used for refuelling, ground operations and fighter crew retrieval. Two [[grapple arm]]s under the hangar retrieve damaged craft or those that have run out of fuel.
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* Normal crew consists of a Captain, XO, Flight Officer, Medic, Chief Engineer, 2 Pilots, Navigator, 20 Pilots, 8 Gunners and 6 Engineers. The [[barracks]] space is for up to 20 troops or additional engineers/flight crew.
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=== Image Repository ===
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No information yet available.
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=== General Description & Deck Plans ===
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No information yet available.  
  
 
=== Basic Ship Characteristics ===
 
=== Basic Ship Characteristics ===
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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 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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{| class="wikitable sortable"  
 
{| class="wikitable sortable"  
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|+ '''Basic Ship Characteristics''' {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 10 |version= Classic Traveller}}
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!colspan="3"|'''Basic Ship Characteristics''' {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 10 |version= Classic Traveller}}
 
|-
 
|-
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! #.
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! No.
 
! Category
 
! Category
 
! Remarks
 
! Remarks
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 1.
 
| 1.
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| [[Ton|Tonnage]]
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| [[Ton|Tonnage]] / [[Hull]]
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| TBD [[ton]]s.  
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| TBD [[ton]]s.
 
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|-
 
| 2.
 
| 2.
 
| [[Crew]]
 
| [[Crew]]
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| TBD.  
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| x[[TBD]] [[crew]].
 
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|-
 
| 3.
 
| 3.
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| [[Maneauver Drive|Performance]]
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| [[Maneuver Drive|Performance]] / Engineering
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| TBD.  
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| ''Propulsion:''
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* Jump-TBD  
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* TBD-G acceleration
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** #.0 tons of [[fuel]].
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* [[Power Plant]]-TBD
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* TBD-[[EP]]s
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* Agility-TBD
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 4.
 
| 4.
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| [[Ship's Computer|Electronics]]
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| Main Section / [[Ship's Computer|Electronics]]
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| TBD.  
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| [[Model/TBD]] [[fib]] [[ship computer]].
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 5.
 
| 5.
 
| [[Ship's Hardpoint|Hardpoints]]
 
| [[Ship's Hardpoint|Hardpoints]]
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| TBD [[hardpoint]]s.  
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| xTBD [[hardpoint]]s.
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 6.
 
| 6.
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| [[Ship's Weapon|Armament]]
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| [[Ship's Weapon|Armament]] / [[Weapon]]ry
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| TBD.
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| The normal weapons fit-out for it is:
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* [[Laser]]s: None
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* [[Energy Weapon]]s: None
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* [[Particle Accelerator]]s: None
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* [[Meson Gun]]s: None
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* [[Missile Rack|Missile]]s: None
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* Other: None
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 7.
 
| 7.
 
| [[Ship's Defense|Defenses]]
 
| [[Ship's Defense|Defenses]]
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| TBD.
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| ''[[Ship's Defense|Defensive Equipment:]]''
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* [[Ship Armor]]s: None
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* [[Meson Screen]]s: None
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* [[Nuclear Damper]]s: None
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* [[Repulsor]]s: None
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* Other: None
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 8.
 
| 8.
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| [[Smallcraft|Craft]]
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| [[Subcraft|Craft]] / [[Drone]]s
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| TBD.
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| TBD
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 9.
 
| 9.
 
| [[Fuel Purification Plant|Fuel Treatment]]
 
| [[Fuel Purification Plant|Fuel Treatment]]
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| TBD.
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| TBD
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 10.
 
| 10.
 
| [[Imperial Currency|Cost]]
 
| [[Imperial Currency|Cost]]
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| [[MCr]]TBD.  
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| [[MCr]]TBD.
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 11.
 
| 11.
 
| [[Naval Architecture|Construction Time]]
 
| [[Naval Architecture|Construction Time]]
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| TBD months.  
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| TBD months to build, TBD months in quantity.
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 12.
 
| 12.
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| Comments
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| Remarks
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| None.  
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| ''Other Equipment:''
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* [[Cargo Bay]]: Standard cargo capacity amounts to TBD.0 [[ton]]s.
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
  
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== History & Background (Dossier) ==
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== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
 
No information yet available.  
 
No information yet available.  
  
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== References & Contributors (Sources) ==
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=== Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities ===
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''Vessel Peculiarities:'' No information yet available.
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''Class Naming Practice/s:'' No information yet available.
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=== Selected Variant Types & Classes ===
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{{:Referral-Tree-Type-VE-Escort-Carrier}}
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== References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) ==
 
{{Metadata}}
 
{{Metadata}}
 
{{Intermediate}}
 
{{Intermediate}}
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{{Sources
 
{{Sources
 
|S1= {{Ludography cite|name= High Guard |page= 20-37 |version= Classic Traveller}} (Design Sequence Used)
 
|S1= {{Ludography cite|name= High Guard |page= 20-37 |version= Classic Traveller}} (Design Sequence Used)
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|S2= {{Ludography cite|name= Compendium 3 |page= TBD}}
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|S2= 800T Centaur Mercenary Carrier (Ships) [[Ian Stead]] August 2010 [[Signs & Portents 83]]
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|S3= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]]
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|S3= {{Ludography cite|name= Compendium 3 |page= 123-127}}
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|S4= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[User:Maksim-Smelchak|Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]  
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|S5= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]  
 
}}
 
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[[Category: Third Imperium]]
 
[[Category: Third Imperium]]
 
[[Category: Third Imperium Ship]]
 
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Latest revision as of 06:00, 15 October 2022

Centaur class Mercenary Carrier
Wiki Navy.png
TBD
Type: VE Mercenary Carrier
Category ACS
Size 800 Tons
Hull Configuration Slab Hull
Streamlining Streamlined Hull
Tech Level TL–12
Engineering
Computer Model/4 fib
Jump J-1
Maneuver 2 G
Armaments
Hardpoints 8
Accommodations
Staterooms 0
Personnel
Crew 42
    Officers 12
    Enlisted 30
    Marines 20
High/Mid Passengers 0
Payload
Cargo 82.0 Tons
Fuel tank 0 Tons
Construction
Origin Third Imperium
Year Operational Unknown
End of Service Still in active service.
Price
Cost MCr403.8094
Architect fee MCrIan Stead
Statistics
Quick Ship Profile VE-HS21
Images
Blueprint Yes
Illustration Yes
Source
Also see Subcraft Carrier - Carrier
Canon Published, fan design
Era 1105
Reference Compendium 3 123-127.
Starships are designed with the Classic Traveller format, using High Guard.

The Centaur class Mercenary Carrier is a warship.

Description (Specifications)[edit]

Originally designed as a micro-escort carrier for vulnerable convoys, the Centaur has found its way into becoming a sister vessel to the Mercenary Cruiser, acting either as fighter support to other units or as a separate operating force in itself, with the ability to launch small ground operations with air support. Corporations or Governments often employ these ships in the role they were originally designed for, as escorts to freight convoys. In addition, some have been used as anti raider forces and additional support to System Defence forces. For small scale actions, the Centaur is a potent force; it never carried much favour with the Navy as they preferred the larger carriers, hence its new role as a mercenary fighter carrier.

  • It carries light armament and a defensive suite.
  • Typical load out for the Centaur is 20 fighters, stacked into the full sized hangar. Cargo space usage is used for fuel/spares for the embarked fighters and sometimes an additional module for the cutter. The cutter is used for refuelling, ground operations and fighter crew retrieval. Two grapple arms under the hangar retrieve damaged craft or those that have run out of fuel.
  • Normal crew consists of a Captain, XO, Flight Officer, Medic, Chief Engineer, 2 Pilots, Navigator, 20 Pilots, 8 Gunners and 6 Engineers. The barracks space is for up to 20 troops or additional engineers/flight crew.

Image Repository[edit]

No information yet available.

General Description & Deck Plans[edit]

No information yet available.

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 TBD tons.
2. Crew xTBD crew.
3. Performance / Engineering Propulsion:
4. Main Section / Electronics Model/TBD fib ship computer.
5. Hardpoints xTBD hardpoints.
6. Armament / Weaponry The normal weapons fit-out for it is:
7. Defenses Defensive Equipment:
8. Craft / Drones TBD
9. Fuel Treatment TBD
10. Cost MCrTBD.
11. Construction Time TBD months to build, TBD months in quantity.
12. Remarks Other Equipment:

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

No information yet available.

Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities[edit]

Vessel Peculiarities: No information yet available.

Class Naming Practice/s: No information yet available.

Selected Variant Types & Classes[edit]

Military Ship - Warship - Subcraft Carrier - Escort Carrier:

  1. Type VE class Escort Carrier
    1. Bengal class Carrier
    2. Cavern of Fangs class Escort Carrier
    3. Centaur class Mercenary Carrier
    4. Das Reich class Very Light Carrier
    5. Hyperion class Escort Carrier
    6. Nisina class Escort Carrier
    7. Ranger class Escort Carrier
    8. Sakhai class Assault Carrier

References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]

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