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| − | |name | + | |name = Phidippides class Fast Courier |
| − | |aerodynam= | + | |image = |
| − | | | + | |caption = |
| − | | | + | |tdes = SN |
| − | | | + | |type = Fleet Courier |
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| − | | | + | |size-cat = ACS |
| − | | | + | |size = 200 |
| − | | | + | |hull = Needle Hull |
| − | | | + | |aerodynam = Airframe Hull |
| − | |crew | + | |TL = 11 |
| − | |enlisted = | + | | |
| − | | | + | |model = Model/3 |
| − | | | + | |jump = 2 |
| − | | | + | |g = 6 |
| − | | | + | |fuelTreatment = Scoops, Processor |
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| − | | | + | |hp = 2 |
| − | | | + | |weapons = |
| − | | | + | |screens = |
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| − | | | + | |staterooms = 10 |
| − | | | + | |bunks = |
| − | | | + | |seats = |
| − | | | + | |lowberths = |
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| − | | | + | |crew = 9 |
| − | | | + | |officers = 6 |
| − | |QSP | + | |enlisted = 3 |
| − | | | + | |pilots = |
| − | | | + | |marines = |
| − | | | + | |frozenwatch = |
| − | | | + | |passengers = 4 |
| − | | | + | |steerage = |
| − | | | + | |Lpass = |
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| − | | | + | |cargo = 22.5 |
| + | |fuel = 80 | ||
| + | |craft = | ||
| + | |features = | ||
| + | |reserved = | ||
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| + | |construction = | ||
| + | |origin = Terran Confederation | ||
| + | |manufacturer = | ||
| + | |IOC = | ||
| + | |EOS = | ||
| + | | | ||
| + | |cost = 150 | ||
| + | |architect = | ||
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| + | |QSP = | ||
| + | |USP = | ||
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| + | |blueprint = No | ||
| + | |illustration = No | ||
| + | | | ||
| + | |alsosee = | ||
| + | |canon = Yes | ||
| + | |designer = Loren Wiseman | ||
| + | |designSystem = Interstellar Wars | ||
| + | |era = Interstellar Wars | ||
| + | |ref = {{Ludography ref|name=Interstellar Wars|page=205-206}} | ||
| + | |footnote = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | The [[Phidippides class Fast Courier]] is an interstellar wars era communications ship in service to the [[Terran Confederation]] Navy. | ||
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== Description ([[Specifications]]) == | == Description ([[Specifications]]) == | ||
No information yet available. | No information yet available. | ||
| − | == History & Background / | + | == History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == |
| − | No information yet available. | + | After the [[Third Interstellar War]] the [[Terran Confederation]] found itself maintaining significant military forces in star systems as far apart as [[Nusku]] and [[Mirabilis]]. The Terran Navy in particular saw the need to quickly move messages, critical personnel, and small cargoes among its various stations. The ''Phidippides-class'', the leading military courier ships of the era. |
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| + | The class was retired from active naval service after the [[Eighth Interstellar War]], to be replaced by a variety of jump-3 courier types. | ||
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| + | Many examples of the ''Phidippides-class'' found their way into private service, to be used as commercial courier ships or even refitted as private yachts. | ||
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| + | === Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities === | ||
| + | ''Vessel Peculiarities:'' No information yet available. | ||
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| + | ''Class Naming Practice/s:'' Ships in the ''Phidippides-class'' were named after famous message carriers from Terran history and legend. | ||
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| + | === Selected Variant Types & Classes === | ||
| + | {{Ship referral tree|name=Fleet Courier|tdes=SN|class1=Military Ship|class2=Communications Ship}} | ||
| − | == References | + | == References == |
| + | {{Metadata}} | ||
| + | {{GT-Ship-Design}} | ||
{{Intermediate}} | {{Intermediate}} | ||
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{{Sources | {{Sources | ||
| − | | | + | |S2= {{Ludography cite|name= Interstellar Wars|page= 205-206}} |
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}} | }} | ||
| − | + | [[Category: Terran Confederation Ship]] | |
| − | {{LE| | + | {{LE|Ships}} |
Latest revision as of 17:33, 21 January 2024
| Phidippides class Fast Courier | |
|---|---|
| Type: SN Fleet Courier | |
| Category | ACS |
| Size | 200 Tons |
| Hull Configuration | Needle Hull |
| Streamlining | Airframe Hull |
| Tech Level | TL–11 |
| Engineering | |
| Computer | Model/3 |
| Jump | J-2 |
| Maneuver | 6 G |
| Fuel Treatment | Scoops, Processor |
| Armaments | |
| Hardpoints | 2 |
| Accommodations | |
| Staterooms | 10 |
| Personnel | |
| Crew | 9 |
| Officers | 6 |
| Enlisted | 3 |
| High/Mid Passengers | 4 |
| Payload | |
| Cargo | 22.5 Tons |
| Fuel tank | 80 Tons |
| Construction | |
| Origin | Terran Confederation |
| Price | |
| Cost | MCr150 |
| Images | |
| Blueprint | No |
| Illustration | No |
| Source | |
| Canon | Published, canon design |
| Designer | Loren Wiseman |
| Design System | Interstellar Wars |
| Era | Interstellar Wars |
| Reference | Interstellar Wars 205-206. |
The Phidippides class Fast Courier is an interstellar wars era communications ship in service to the Terran Confederation Navy.
Description (Specifications)[edit]
No information yet available.
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
After the Third Interstellar War the Terran Confederation found itself maintaining significant military forces in star systems as far apart as Nusku and Mirabilis. The Terran Navy in particular saw the need to quickly move messages, critical personnel, and small cargoes among its various stations. The Phidippides-class, the leading military courier ships of the era.
The class was retired from active naval service after the Eighth Interstellar War, to be replaced by a variety of jump-3 courier types.
Many examples of the Phidippides-class found their way into private service, to be used as commercial courier ships or even refitted as private yachts.
Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities[edit]
Vessel Peculiarities: No information yet available.
Class Naming Practice/s: Ships in the Phidippides-class were named after famous message carriers from Terran history and legend.
Selected Variant Types & Classes[edit]
29 Representative Fleet Courier (SN) Classes[edit]
§ == ( Please refer to the following AAB Library Data for more information: ) == §
References[edit]
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This ship was originally designed using GURPS Traveller ship design rules.
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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.
- Paul Drye, Loren Wiseman, Jon F. Zeigler. Interstellar Wars (Steve Jackson Games, 2006), 205-206.