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{{InfoboxShip | {{InfoboxShip | ||
| − | |name | + | |name = KU1a Fetch class Launch |
| − | | | + | |image = Mavuzog Claws Symbol.png |
| − | | | + | |caption = |
| − | | | + | |tdes = R |
| − | | | + | |type = Freighter |
| − | | | + | | |
| − | | | + | |size-cat = Smallcraft |
| − | | | + | |size = 10 |
| − | | | + | |hull = Cone Hull |
| − | | | + | |aerodynam = Streamlined Hull |
| − | | | + | |TL = 9 |
| − | | | + | | |
| − | | | + | |model = None |
| − | | | + | |jump = 0 |
| − | | | + | |g = 2 |
| − | | | + | |fuelTreatment = Scoops |
| − | | | + | | |
| − | | | + | |hp = 1 |
| − | | | + | |weapons = |
| − | | | + | |screens = |
| − | | | + | | |
| − | | | + | |staterooms = 0 |
| − | | | + | |bunks = |
| − | | | + | |seats = 1 |
| − | | | + | |lowberths = |
| − | | | + | | |
| − | | | + | |crew = 1 |
| − | |origin | + | |officers = |
| − | |QSP | + | |enlisted = |
| − | | | + | |pilots = |
| − | | | + | |marines = |
| − | | | + | |frozenwatch = |
| − | | | + | |passengers = 0 |
| − | | | + | |steerage = |
| − | | | + | |Lpass = |
| − | | | + | | |
| − | | | + | |cargo = 5 |
| + | |fuel = 1 | ||
| + | |craft = | ||
| + | |features = | ||
| + | |reserved = | ||
| + | | | ||
| + | |construction = 6 | ||
| + | |origin = Korsumug Empire | ||
| + | |manufacturer = | ||
| + | |IOC = | ||
| + | |EOS = | ||
| + | | | ||
| + | |cost = 6.16 | ||
| + | |architect = | ||
| + | | | ||
| + | |QSP = R-1A20 | ||
| + | |USP = R–0202210–000000–00000-0 | ||
| + | | | ||
| + | |blueprint = No | ||
| + | |illustration = Yes | ||
| + | | | ||
| + | |alsosee = | ||
| + | |canon = | ||
| + | |designer = Ade Stewart | ||
| + | |designSystem = High Guard | ||
| + | |era = 1105 | ||
| + | |ref = Fan: Ade Stewart | ||
| + | |footnote = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | The [[KU1a Fetch class Launch]] is a noncombatant [[smallcraft]] | + | The [[KU1a Fetch class Launch]] is a {{TL|9}} noncombatant [[smallcraft]] [[Launch]]. It is a common service craft carried aboard larger vessels. |
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== Description ([[Specifications]]) == | == Description ([[Specifications]]) == | ||
| − | The Launch is designed to ferry [[passenger]]s and incidental [[cargo]]es between locations. | + | The Launch is designed to ferry [[passenger]]s and incidental [[cargo]]es between locations. The class is operated by the [[Imperial Korsumug Navy]]. The vessel is a [[Jansa]] design. It is typically crewed by [[Jaibok]]. |
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| − | + | Examples of the class serve with the [[Glorious Triumph Fleet]]. | |
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=== Image Repository === | === Image Repository === | ||
| − | KU1a ''Fetch'' class Launch. <br> [[File:KU1a Launch.png| | + | KU1a ''Fetch'' class Launch. <br> [[File:KU1a Launch.png|150 px]] |
=== General Description === | === General Description === | ||
| − | + | The ''Fetch'' class is a utility vessel with 2-G performance. It is supplied unarmed, though it is common practice for crews to retrofit weapon systems. It has a broadly cone-shaped profile and is fully streamlined, allowing atmospheric operations and enabling it to perform surface landings. | |
=== Basic Ship Characteristics === | === Basic Ship Characteristics === | ||
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| 1. | | 1. | ||
| [[Ton|Tonnage]] / [[Hull]] | | [[Ton|Tonnage]] / [[Hull]] | ||
| − | | The Launch is constructed using a | + | | The Launch is constructed using a [[Ton|10 dTon]] [[hull]] built in a generally [[Cone Hull|cone-shaped]] configuration. The [[hull]] is fully [[Streamlined Hull|streamlined]] with limited airfoil surfaces, giving average [[Atmosphere|atmospheric]] performance that is further enhanced by its onboard [[Gravity Control Technology|gravitic]] systems. |
* Individual sections of the ship are divided by [[Bulkhead Wall|bulkhead wall]]s. | * Individual sections of the ship are divided by [[Bulkhead Wall|bulkhead wall]]s. | ||
* The vessel has an [[airlock]]. | * The vessel has an [[airlock]]. | ||
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| Total Crew Complement: 1 | | Total Crew Complement: 1 | ||
* x1 [[Pilot]]. | * x1 [[Pilot]]. | ||
| + | * A copilots position is located adjacent to the pilot. | ||
''Accommodations'' | ''Accommodations'' | ||
| − | The main compartment has x10 passenger [[acceleration couch]]es. | + | The main compartment has x10 removable passenger [[acceleration couch]]es. |
The vessel is fitted with [[grav plate]]s and [[inertial compensator]]s and has full [[Life Support|life support]] and [[Ship Environmental Control|environmental systems]]. | The vessel is fitted with [[grav plate]]s and [[inertial compensator]]s and has full [[Life Support|life support]] and [[Ship Environmental Control|environmental systems]]. | ||
* There are internal monitoring and security systems within the vessel. | * There are internal monitoring and security systems within the vessel. | ||
| − | * There are x12 small [[emergency locker]]s, within the cockpit and built into the | + | * There are x12 small [[emergency locker]]s, two located within the cockpit and ten built into the structures of the [[acceleration couch|couches]]. |
|- | |- | ||
| 3. | | 3. | ||
| [[Maneuver Drive|Performance]] | | [[Maneuver Drive|Performance]] | ||
| − | | The vessel mounts a [[Maneuver Drive|Maneuver]]-2 drive and a [[Power Plant]]-2, giving performance of 2-G acceleration | + | | The vessel mounts a [[Maneuver Drive|Maneuver]]-2 drive and a [[Power Plant]]-2, giving performance of 2-G acceleration. The ship has an agility rating of 2. The internal [[Fuel Tank|fuel tankage]] is sufficient to give the [[power plant]] approximately 4 [[week]]s duration. |
| − | * The engineering section is controlled from the cockpit. Access to the machinery can be gained via a sealable hatch. | + | * The engineering section is controlled from the cockpit. |
| + | * Access to the machinery can be gained via a sealable hatch. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 4. | | 4. | ||
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| The cockpit contains x2 [[acceleration couch]]es and [[Control Panel|control equipment]]. The vessel is fitted with a [[Model/1 Computer]]: no backup [[Computer]] is installed. | | The cockpit contains x2 [[acceleration couch]]es and [[Control Panel|control equipment]]. The vessel is fitted with a [[Model/1 Computer]]: no backup [[Computer]] is installed. | ||
* The computer functions as a [[Computer|Model/0]] due to the lack of a [[bridge]]. | * The computer functions as a [[Computer|Model/0]] due to the lack of a [[bridge]]. | ||
| − | + | ||
| + | The vessel is fitted with [[Communications Equipment#Shipboard Communications|communications equipment]], a basic [[Ship Sensor Suite|sensor array]], and has an [[Avionics|avionics suite]]. | ||
* It has a [[transponder]] unit that can be deactivated on command. | * It has a [[transponder]] unit that can be deactivated on command. | ||
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| [[Ship's Hardpoint|Hardpoints]] | | [[Ship's Hardpoint|Hardpoints]] | ||
| x1 [[hardpoint]]. | | x1 [[hardpoint]]. | ||
| − | * There is one unused [[hardpoint]] and | + | * There is one unused [[hardpoint]] and [[Ton|1 dTon]] is set aside for fire control. |
|- | |- | ||
| 6. | | 6. | ||
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| 9. | | 9. | ||
| [[Fuel Purification Plant|Fuel Treatment]] | | [[Fuel Purification Plant|Fuel Treatment]] | ||
| − | | The vessel has internal [[Fuel Tank|fuel tankage]] of | + | | The vessel has internal [[Fuel Tank|fuel tankage]] of [[Ton|1 dTon]]. |
* The [[hull]] is fitted with [[fuel scoop]]s. | * The [[hull]] is fitted with [[fuel scoop]]s. | ||
| − | * The vessel is not equipped with [[fuel purification]] equipment. | + | * The vessel is not equipped with [[fuel purification]] equipment and can work efficiently using unrefined fuel. |
|- | |- | ||
| 10. | | 10. | ||
| [[Imperial Currency|Cost]] | | [[Imperial Currency|Cost]] | ||
| − | | The basic cost of the vessel is [[MCr]]6. | + | | The basic cost of the vessel is [[MCr]]6.16. |
* The ship is a standard design. Detailed architectural plans are widely available and no design fee is chargeable. | * The ship is a standard design. Detailed architectural plans are widely available and no design fee is chargeable. | ||
* 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 of each unit to [[MCr]]4.928. | * 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 of each unit to [[MCr]]4.928. | ||
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| 11. | | 11. | ||
| [[Naval Architecture|Construction Time]] | | [[Naval Architecture|Construction Time]] | ||
| − | | 24 weeks | + | | 24 weeks 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. | * 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. | | 12. | ||
| Comments | | Comments | ||
| − | | If the passenger [[acceleration couch|couches]] are removed the craft has a [[Cargo Hold|cargo capacity]] of up to 5 [[Ton|dTon]]s. | + | | The vessel has no inherent [[Cargo Hold|cargo space]]. |
| + | * If the passenger [[acceleration couch|couches]] are removed the craft has a [[Cargo Hold|cargo capacity]] of up to 5 [[Ton|dTon]]s. | ||
| + | * Couches must be removed in pairs: each pair of couches removed creates [[Ton|1 dTon]] of cargo space. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == | == History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == | ||
| − | ''Fetch'' class [[Launch]]es are common utility craft of the [[Korsumug Empire]]. | + | ''Fetch'' class [[Launch]]es are common utility craft of the [[Korsumug Empire]]. Huge numbers of the craft have been built. |
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The vessel was designed by the [[Jansa]], a [[minor race]] closely allied with the [[Jaibok]]. | The vessel was designed by the [[Jansa]], a [[minor race]] closely allied with the [[Jaibok]]. | ||
=== Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities === | === Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities === | ||
| − | ''Vessel Peculiarities:'' The ''Fetch'' class is supplied unarmed: it is normal | + | ''Vessel Peculiarities:'' <br> The ''Fetch'' class is supplied unarmed: it is normal practice for crews to add armaments to the hardpoint. The vessel does not have sufficient power for [[laser]]s or [[energy weapon]]s, restricting the options to [[missile]]s or [[sandcaster]]s. |
| − | ''Class Naming Practice/s:'' Vessels of the [[Korsumug Empire]] are given alphanumeric designations and callsigns by other [[Polity|interstellar states]]. KU refers to 'Korsumug Utility Craft' (a designation applied to all [[Korsumug Empire|Korsumug]] | + | ''Class Naming Practice/s:'' <br> Vessels of the [[Korsumug Empire]] are given alphanumeric designations and callsigns by other [[Polity|interstellar states]]. KU refers to 'Korsumug Utility Craft' (a designation applied to all [[Korsumug Empire|Korsumug]] [[smallcraft]], except fighters, whether they are combatant or non-combat), 1 is a type indicator, and 'a' refers to the version of the vessel, relating to its construction tech level. Type codes will often repeat: 'Fetch' is an easy to remember name to identify the specific type of vessel. |
| − | Individual vessels are generally named by their | + | Individual vessels are generally named by their crews. |
=== Selected Variant Types & Classes === | === Selected Variant Types & Classes === | ||
| − | + | {{Ship referral tree|name=Transport|tdes=R| class1=Civilian Ship | class2=Freighter | class3=Smallcraft}} | |
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| − | == References | + | == References == |
{{Metadata}} | {{Metadata}} | ||
{{Intermediate}} | {{Intermediate}} | ||
| + | {{CT-Ship-Design}} | ||
{{Sources | {{Sources | ||
| − | | | + | | Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus [[Adie Alegoric Stewart]] of the [[IISS]] |
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}} | }} | ||
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[[Category: Korsumug Empire Ship]] | [[Category: Korsumug Empire Ship]] | ||
| − | {{LEN| | + | {{LEN|Ships}} |
Latest revision as of 16:49, 15 March 2024
| KU1a Fetch class Launch | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type: R Freighter | |
| Category | Smallcraft |
| Size | 10 Tons |
| Hull Configuration | Cone Hull |
| Streamlining | Streamlined Hull |
| Tech Level | TL–9 |
| Engineering | |
| Computer | None |
| Jump | J-0 |
| Maneuver | 2 G |
| Fuel Treatment | Scoops |
| Armaments | |
| Hardpoints | 1 |
| Accommodations | |
| Staterooms | 0 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Personnel | |
| Crew | 1 |
| High/Mid Passengers | 0 |
| Payload | |
| Cargo | 5 Tons |
| Fuel tank | 1 Tons |
| Construction | |
| Construction Time | 6 Months |
| Origin | Korsumug Empire |
| Price | |
| Cost | MCr6.16 |
| Statistics | |
| Quick Ship Profile | R-1A20 |
| Universal Ship Profile | R–0202210–000000–00000-0 |
| Images | |
| Blueprint | No |
| Illustration | Yes |
| Source | |
| Canon | Unpublished, fan design |
| Designer | Ade Stewart |
| Design System | High Guard |
| Era | 1105 |
| Reference | Fan: Ade Stewart |
The KU1a Fetch class Launch is a TL–9 noncombatant smallcraft Launch. It is a common service craft carried aboard larger vessels.
Description (Specifications)[edit]
The Launch is designed to ferry passengers and incidental cargoes between locations. The class is operated by the Imperial Korsumug Navy. The vessel is a Jansa design. It is typically crewed by Jaibok.
Examples of the class serve with the Glorious Triumph Fleet.
Image Repository[edit]
KU1a Fetch class Launch.
General Description[edit]
The Fetch class is a utility vessel with 2-G performance. It is supplied unarmed, though it is common practice for crews to retrofit weapon systems. It has a broadly cone-shaped profile and is fully streamlined, allowing atmospheric operations and enabling it to perform surface landings.
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 Launch is constructed using a 10 dTon hull built in a generally cone-shaped configuration. The hull is fully streamlined with limited airfoil surfaces, giving average atmospheric performance that is further enhanced by its onboard gravitic systems.
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| 2. | Crew | Total Crew Complement: 1
Accommodations The main compartment has x10 removable passenger acceleration couches. The vessel is fitted with grav plates and inertial compensators and has full life support and environmental systems.
|
| 3. | Performance | The vessel mounts a Maneuver-2 drive and a Power Plant-2, giving performance of 2-G acceleration. The ship has an agility rating of 2. The internal fuel tankage is sufficient to give the power plant approximately 4 weeks duration.
|
| 4. | Electronics | The cockpit contains x2 acceleration couches and control equipment. The vessel is fitted with a Model/1 Computer: no backup Computer is installed.
The vessel is fitted with communications equipment, a basic sensor array, and has an avionics suite.
|
| 5. | Hardpoints | x1 hardpoint. |
| 6. | Armament | The Launch is unarmed. |
| 7. | Defenses | The hull is unarmored.
|
| 8. | Craft | The vessel carries no subcraft. |
| 9. | Fuel Treatment | The vessel has internal fuel tankage of 1 dTon.
|
| 10. | Cost | The basic cost of the vessel is MCr6.16.
|
| 11. | Construction Time | 24 weeks as standard.
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| 12. | Comments | The vessel has no inherent cargo space.
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History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
Fetch class Launches are common utility craft of the Korsumug Empire. Huge numbers of the craft have been built.
The vessel was designed by the Jansa, a minor race closely allied with the Jaibok.
Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities[edit]
Vessel Peculiarities:
The Fetch class is supplied unarmed: it is normal practice for crews to add armaments to the hardpoint. The vessel does not have sufficient power for lasers or energy weapons, restricting the options to missiles or sandcasters.
Class Naming Practice/s:
Vessels of the Korsumug Empire are given alphanumeric designations and callsigns by other interstellar states. KU refers to 'Korsumug Utility Craft' (a designation applied to all Korsumug smallcraft, except fighters, whether they are combatant or non-combat), 1 is a type indicator, and 'a' refers to the version of the vessel, relating to its construction tech level. Type codes will often repeat: 'Fetch' is an easy to remember name to identify the specific type of vessel.
Individual vessels are generally named by their crews.
Selected Variant Types & Classes[edit]
55 Representative Transport (R) Classes[edit]
§ == ( Please refer to the following AAB Library Data for more information: ) == §
Civilian Ship - Freighter - Smallcraft - Type R Transport
A
C
D
E
F
G
H
- Haddox class Merchant Cruiser
- Hercules class Cargo Transport
- Hummingbird class Courier
- Hummock class Replenishment Ship
J
- Jack Driscoll class Bulk Freighter
- Jade Serpent class Fleet Support Vessel
- Jembyra class Recovery Boat
K
L
- Last Armada class Heavy Transport
- Leo class Ship's Boat
- Leviathan class Merchant Cruiser
- Liz Zhorka class Light Trader
- Logos Minos class Fleet Scout
M
- Magnadon class Provincial Merchant
- Mariner class Frame Carrier
- Maru class Merchant
- Mountain class Replenishment Ship
O
P
- Panam Ajax class Logistics Transport
- Panther class Repair Vessel
- Pegasus class Bulk Cargo Carrier
- Pinnace
- Prosperity class Freighter
R
S
- Slow Pinnace
- Slow Pinnace
- Solostar class Far Trader
- Suluru class Mercantile Carrier
- Susa class Cargo Carrier
- Swift Dreams class Colonial Transport
T
- Triad class Merchant
- Type AT class Freighter
- Type RAX class Protected Merchant
- Type TC(S) class Free Trader
- Type TI class Merchant
- Type TJ class Merchant
V
W
Y
Z
References[edit]
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This ship was originally designed using one of the Classic 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.
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus Adie Alegoric Stewart of the IISS
- ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 10.
- ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 10.