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|name     = Star class Armored Merchant
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|name         = Star class Armored Merchant
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|agility = X
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|image        = Star-Class-CT-THUMB-High-Passage-3-WH-Keith-FASA-Cover 23-Oct-2019c.jpg
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|aerodynam= [[Streamlined Hull]]
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|caption      = A Star-class in orbit around a world on the Imperial Fringe.
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|alsosee = [[Tramp Vessel]]
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|tdes        = AF
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|architect= [[William H. Keith, Jr.]]
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|type        = Free Trader
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|blueprint= Yes
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|canon    = Yes. Published, canon starship design with a Keith illustration.
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|size-cat    = ACS
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|caption = TBD
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|size        = 300
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|cargo    = 50.0
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  |hull        = Cone Hull
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|cost     = 135.36
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|aerodynam   = Streamlined Hull
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|crew    = 8
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|TL          = 15
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|enlisted = TBD
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|  
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|EOS      = Unknown
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  |model      = Model 3/Fib
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|era      = 1105
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|jump        = 3
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|footnote = [[Starship]]s are designed with the [[Classic Traveller]] format, using [[High Guard (book)|High Guard]].
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|g          = 2
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|g       = 1
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|fuelTreatment = scoops, purifier
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|hp      = 3
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|  
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|hpass   = 8
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  |hp          = 3
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|hull    = Cone Hull
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|weapons    = 2 3x beam laser, 1 3x missile launcher
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|illustration= Yes
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|screens     =  
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|image    = Wiki Navy.png
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|  
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|IOC      = Unknown
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|staterooms  = 13
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|jump    = 3
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|bunks      =  
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|lpass    = 10  
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|seats      =  
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|marines = TBD
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|lowberths  = 10
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|model    = [[Model/TBD]]
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|  
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|officers = TBD
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|crew       = 8
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|origin   = Third Imperium
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|officers    = 3
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|QSP      = TBD
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|enlisted   = 5
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|ref      = {{Ludography ref|name= High Passage 3 |page= 22-26}}
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|pilots      =
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|size    = 300
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|marines    =
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|size-cat = ACS
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|frozenwatch =
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|tdes     = AA
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|passengers  = 8
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|TL       = 15
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|steerage    =  
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|type    = Armored Merchant
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|Lpass      = 10
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|usp      = TBD
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|manufacturer= Various
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|cargo      = 50
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}}
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  |fuel        = 99
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The [[Star class Armored Merchant]] is a mercantile [[starship]].
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|craft      = 1 4t Air/raft
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* It is a [[civilian ship]] and an [[Armored Merchant]].
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|construction = 14
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== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
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|origin     = Third Imperium
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|manufacturer = Diversified Dynamics Design and Shipyards
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|IOC        =
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|EOS        =
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|cost        = 135.36
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|architect  =  
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|QSP        = AF-CS13
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|USP        = AF-3231381-6000000-40003-0
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|blueprint  = No
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|illustration = Yes
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|alsosee     =
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|canon       = No
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|designer    = William H. Keith Jr.
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|designSystem = High Guard
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|era        = 1105
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|ref        = {{Ludography ref|name= High Passage 3 |page= 22-26}}
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|footnote    =
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}}The [[Star class Armored Merchant]] is a {{TL|15}} [[Armored Merchant]].
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== Description ==
 
The [[Star class Armored Merchant]] is a fairly uncommon merchant ship found throughout [[Charted Space]].
 
The [[Star class Armored Merchant]] is a fairly uncommon merchant ship found throughout [[Charted Space]].
  
 
Using a 300-[[ton]] flattened [[cone hull]] (to provide better stabilization during atmospheric flight), the Star class armored merchant is capable of Jump-3 and 1G maneuver. The fuel tank is 99 tons, providing unlimited maneuvering and a 100-day range. The ship has [[fuel scoop]]s installed for skimming [[gas giant]]s and a [[purification plant]] to refine the [[fuel]]. Both of these are mounted in two three meter tall pods, one to port and one to starboard of the main deck.  
 
Using a 300-[[ton]] flattened [[cone hull]] (to provide better stabilization during atmospheric flight), the Star class armored merchant is capable of Jump-3 and 1G maneuver. The fuel tank is 99 tons, providing unlimited maneuvering and a 100-day range. The ship has [[fuel scoop]]s installed for skimming [[gas giant]]s and a [[purification plant]] to refine the [[fuel]]. Both of these are mounted in two three meter tall pods, one to port and one to starboard of the main deck.  
  
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The Star class merchant is 42 meters long, with a width of 27 meters tapering to 3 meters at the bow. [[Inertial compensator]]s and an adjustable 0G to 2G floor field are installed. The [[bridge]] has a Model 2/fib optic [[computer]] installed.
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The Star class merchant is 42 meters long, with a width of 27 meters tapering to 3 meters at the bow. [[Inertial compensator]]s and an adjustable 0G to 2G floor field are installed. The [[bridge]] has a [[Model/3]] [[fib]] optic [[ship computer]] installed.
  
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The Star class has 13 [[stateroom]]s, five reserved for the [[crew]], although if no gunners are carried two more staterooms may be available for passengers. Ten [[Low Passage|low berth]]s also carry passengers. The [[crew]] consists of a pilot/captain, a navigator, an engineer, a chief steward, a medic (who may also double as a steward), a chief gunner, and two gunners, one of whom may double as steward instead of the medic.  
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The Star class has 13 [[stateroom]]s, five reserved for the [[crew]], although if no gunners are carried two more [[stateroom]]s may be available for [[passenger]]s. Ten [[Low Passage|low berth]]s also carry passengers. The [[crew]] consists of a [[pilot]]/captain, a [[navigator]], an [[engineer]], a [[chief steward]], a [[medic]] (who may also double as a steward), a [[chief gunner]], and two [[gunner]]s, one of whom may double as steward instead of the medic.  
  
 
A standard [[Air/Raft]] is carried for ground transport duties. Cargo capacity is 50.0 tons.  
 
A standard [[Air/Raft]] is carried for ground transport duties. Cargo capacity is 50.0 tons.  
  
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Standard weapon installation is two triple [[Beam Laser|beam]] [[turret]]s installed on the same pods as the [[fuel scoop]]s. A chin mounted triple [[missile launcher]] is armed from an [[ordinance locker]] located just above it.
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Standard weapon installation is two triple [[Beam Laser|beam]] [[turret]]s installed on the same pods as the [[fuel scoop]]s. A chin mounted triple [[missile launcher]] is armed from an [[ordnance locker]] located just above it.
  
 
=== Image Repository ===
 
=== Image Repository ===
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No information yet available.
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# A view of the nose of a [[Star class Armored Merchant]] by a famous [[starcraft]] artist. <br> [[file: Star-Armored-Merchant-CT-FAN-T-Peters 25-Oct-2019p.jpg|500px]]
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# A lit planetside tarmac with a [[Star class Armored Merchant]] engaging it's [[Z-drive]] while unloading cargo to an [[air/raft]] awaiting a [[grav truck]]. <br> [[file: Star-AA-CT-FAN-Riftroamer 25-Oct-2019n.jpg|500px]]
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=== General Description & Deck Plans ===
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# A [[Star class Armored Merchant]] passing far to close to a star flare for any captain's comfort. <br> [[file: Star-AA-Aslan-Nebula-CT-FAN-Riftromaer 25-Oct-2019m.jpg|500px]]
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No information yet available.
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# An inverted [[Star class Armored Merchant]] on a trade mission to a potentially hostile [[rich world]]. <br> [[file: Star-Class-CT-RESIZE-High-Passage-3-WH-Keith-FASA-Cover 23-Oct-2019b.jpg|500px]]
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=== 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 [[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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!colspan="3"|'''Basic Ship Characteristics''' {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 10 |version= Classic Traveller}}
 
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| [[Ton|Tonnage]] / [[Hull]]
 
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| TBD [[ton]]s.
 
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| [[Crew]]
 
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| x[[TBD]] [[crew]].
 
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| [[Maneuver Drive|Performance]] / Engineering
 
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| ''Propulsion:''
 
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* Jump-TBD
 
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* TBD-G acceleration
 
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* [[Power Plant]]-TBD
 
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* TBD-[[EP]]s
 
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* Agility-TBD
 
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| Main Section / [[Ship's Computer|Electronics]]
 
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| [[Model/TBD]] [[fib]] [[ship computer]].
 
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| [[Ship's Hardpoint|Hardpoints]]
 
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| xTBD [[hardpoint]]s.
 
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| [[Ship's Weapon|Armament]] / [[Weapon]]ry
 
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| The normal weapons fit-out for it is:
 
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* No information yet available.
 
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| [[Ship's Defense|Defenses]]
 
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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
 
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| [[Smallcraft|Craft]] / [[Subcraft]]
 
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| TBD
 
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| [[Fuel Purification Plant|Fuel Treatment]]
 
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| TBD
 
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| 10.
 
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| [[Imperial Currency|Cost]]
 
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| [[MCr]]TBD.
 
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| [[Naval Architecture|Construction Time]]
 
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| TBD months to build, TBD months in quantity.
 
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| Remarks
 
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* Standard cargo capacity amounts to TBD.0 [[ton]]s.
 
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== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
 
== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
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Variants: The most notable variant of the Star class is a more specialized version. Dual [[fusion gun]] turrets replace the triple [[laser]] turrets. The [[computer]] is upgraded to a model3/fib. This variation is commonly used in the squadron supply role.  
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'''Variants:''' The most notable variant of the Star class is a more specialized version. Dual [[fusion gun]] turrets replace the triple [[laser]] turrets. The [[computer]] is upgraded to a [[model/3]] [[fib]]. This variation is commonly used in the squadron supply role.  
  
 
=== Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities ===
 
=== Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities ===
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Naming: Early [[ship]]s in the Star class took the names of different types of stars like pulsar, neutron, red giant, and white dwarf. Later ships in the class were named after actual stars.
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''Vessel Peculiarities:'' No information yet available.
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''Class Naming Practice/s:'' Early [[ship]]s in the Star class took the names of different types of stars like pulsar, neutron, red giant, and white dwarf. Later ships in the class were named after actual stars.
  
 
=== Selected Variant Types & Classes ===
 
=== Selected Variant Types & Classes ===
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'''[[Merchant Vessel]] - [[Tramp Liner]]s:''' <br>
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{{Ship referral tree|name=Free Trader|tdes=AF|class1=Civilian Ship|class2=Trader}}
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{{:Referral-Tree-Type-A-Merchant-Vessel-Tramp-Liner}}
 
  
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== References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) ==
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== References ==
 
{{Metadata}}
 
{{Metadata}}
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{{CT-Ship-Design}}
 
{{Intermediate}}
 
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{{Detail}}
 
 
{{Sources
 
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|S1= {{Ludography cite|name= High Guard |page= 20-37 |version= Classic Traveller}} (Design Sequence Used)
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| {{Ludography cite|name= High Passage 3 |page= 22-26}}
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|S2= {{Ludography cite|name= High Passage 3 |page= 22-26}}
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| Contributor: [[Charles Hensly]]  
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|S3= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]]
 
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|S4= 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 Ship]]
 
[[Category: Third Imperium Ship]]
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{{LE|Ship}}
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{{LEN|Ships}}

Latest revision as of 14:49, 15 March 2024

Star class Armored Merchant
Star-Class-CT-THUMB-High-Passage-3-WH-Keith-FASA-Cover 23-Oct-2019c.jpg
A Star-class in orbit around a world on the Imperial Fringe.
Type: AF Free Trader
Category ACS
Size 300 Tons
Hull Configuration Cone Hull
Streamlining Streamlined Hull
Tech Level TL–15
Engineering
Computer Model 3/Fib
Jump J-3
Maneuver 2 G
Fuel Treatment scoops, purifier
Armaments
Hardpoints 3
Offensive 2 3x beam laser, 1 3x missile launcher
Accommodations
Staterooms 13
Low Berths 10
Personnel
Crew 8
    Officers 3
    Enlisted 5
High/Mid Passengers 8
Low Passengers 10
Payload
Cargo 50 Tons
Fuel tank 99 Tons
Carried craft 1 4t Air/raft
Construction
Construction Time 14 Months
Origin Third Imperium
Manufacturer Diversified Dynamics Design and Shipyards
Price
Cost MCr135.36
Statistics
Quick Ship Profile AF-CS13
Universal Ship Profile AF-3231381-6000000-40003-0
Images
Blueprint No
Illustration Yes
Source
Canon Published, non-canon design
Designer William H. Keith Jr.
Design System High Guard
Era 1105
Reference High Passage 3 22-26.

The Star class Armored Merchant is a TL–15 Armored Merchant.

Description[edit]

The Star class Armored Merchant is a fairly uncommon merchant ship found throughout Charted Space.

Using a 300-ton flattened cone hull (to provide better stabilization during atmospheric flight), the Star class armored merchant is capable of Jump-3 and 1G maneuver. The fuel tank is 99 tons, providing unlimited maneuvering and a 100-day range. The ship has fuel scoops installed for skimming gas giants and a purification plant to refine the fuel. Both of these are mounted in two three meter tall pods, one to port and one to starboard of the main deck.

The Star class merchant is 42 meters long, with a width of 27 meters tapering to 3 meters at the bow. Inertial compensators and an adjustable 0G to 2G floor field are installed. The bridge has a Model/3 fib optic ship computer installed.

The Star class has 13 staterooms, five reserved for the crew, although if no gunners are carried two more staterooms may be available for passengers. Ten low berths also carry passengers. The crew consists of a pilot/captain, a navigator, an engineer, a chief steward, a medic (who may also double as a steward), a chief gunner, and two gunners, one of whom may double as steward instead of the medic.

A standard Air/Raft is carried for ground transport duties. Cargo capacity is 50.0 tons.

Standard weapon installation is two triple beam turrets installed on the same pods as the fuel scoops. A chin mounted triple missile launcher is armed from an ordnance locker located just above it.

Image Repository[edit]

  1. A view of the nose of a Star class Armored Merchant by a famous starcraft artist.
    Star-Armored-Merchant-CT-FAN-T-Peters 25-Oct-2019p.jpg
  2. A lit planetside tarmac with a Star class Armored Merchant engaging it's Z-drive while unloading cargo to an air/raft awaiting a grav truck.
    Star-AA-CT-FAN-Riftroamer 25-Oct-2019n.jpg
  3. A Star class Armored Merchant passing far to close to a star flare for any captain's comfort.
    Star-AA-Aslan-Nebula-CT-FAN-Riftromaer 25-Oct-2019m.jpg
  4. An inverted Star class Armored Merchant on a trade mission to a potentially hostile rich world.
    Star-Class-CT-RESIZE-High-Passage-3-WH-Keith-FASA-Cover 23-Oct-2019b.jpg

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

Variants: The most notable variant of the Star class is a more specialized version. Dual fusion gun turrets replace the triple laser turrets. The computer is upgraded to a model/3 fib. This variation is commonly used in the squadron supply role.

Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities[edit]

Vessel Peculiarities: No information yet available.

Class Naming Practice/s: Early ships in the Star class took the names of different types of stars like pulsar, neutron, red giant, and white dwarf. Later ships in the class were named after actual stars.

Selected Variant Types & Classes[edit]

56 Representative Free Trader (AF) Classes[edit]

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

Civilian Ship - Trader - Type AF Free Trader


References[edit]

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