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{{InfoboxShip
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|name     = Tathoe class Scout/Courier
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|name         = Tathoe class Scout/Courier
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|aerodynam= [[Airframe Hull]]
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|image        = Tahoe-Courier-MGT- Marco-Morte-THUMB-pg-73 26-Sept-2019d.jpg
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|agility = 3
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|caption      = A ''Tathoe-class'' Scout/Courier preparing to deliver [[passenger]]s planet side.
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|alsosee = [[Scout Vessel]] / [[Type VX class Courier]]
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|tdes        = SC
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|architect= [[J. Andrew Keith]]
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  |type        = Courier
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|blueprint= Yes
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|canon    = Yes. Published, canon starship design.
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|size-cat    = ACS
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|caption = TBD
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|size        = 200
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|cargo    = 5.0
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|hull        = Wedge Hull
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|cost     = 128.872
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  |aerodynam  = Airframe Hull
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|crew     = 4
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|TL          = 12
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|enlisted = 3
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|EOS      = Still in active service.
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|model      = Model 2/bis
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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          = 3
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|g       = 3
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  |fuelTreatment =  
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|hp      = 2
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|hpass   = 4
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|hp          = 2
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|hull     = Wedge Hull
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|weapons     =
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|illustration= Yes
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|screens     =  
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|image   = Vargr general.png
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|IOC      = Unknown
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|staterooms  = 4
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|jump    = 3
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|bunks      =  
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|lpass    = 0
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|seats      =  
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|marines = 0
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|lowberths  =  
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|model   = [[Model/2]] [[bis]]
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|  
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|officers = 1
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|crew       = 4
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|origin   = Vargr Extents
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|officers    =
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|QSP     = SVC-TBD
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|enlisted   =
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|ref      = {{Ludography ref|name= Vargr |page= 13 |version= Classic Traveller}}
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|pilots      =
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|size     = 200
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|marines     =
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|size-cat = ACS
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|frozenwatch =
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|tdes    = SVC
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|passengers  = 4
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|TL      = 12
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|steerage   =  
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|type    = Scout/Courier
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|Lpass      =  
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|usp      = SVC-TBD
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|  
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|manufacturer= Various
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|cargo      = 5
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|fuel        = 90
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|craft      = 1 ships boat
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  |features    =
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|reserved   =  
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|construction = 12
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|origin     = Vargr Extents
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|manufacturer =
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|IOC        =
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|EOS        =
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|cost        = 128.872
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|architect  =
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|QSP         = SC-BA33
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|USP        =
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|blueprint  = Yes
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|illustration = Yes
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|alsosee     =
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|canon      = Yes
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|designer    = J. Andrew Keith
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|designSystem = High Guard
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|era        = 1105
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|ref        = {{Ludography ref|name= Vargr |page= 13 |version= Classic Traveller}}
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|footnote    =  
 
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The [[Tathoe class Scout/Courier]] is a recon [[starship]].
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The [[Tathoe class Scout/Courier]] is a [[Vargr]] designed {{TL|12}} [[Scout/Courier]].
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* It is a [[paramilitary ship]] and a [[Vargr]] [[Scout/Courier]].
 
  
 
== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
 
== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
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'''Vargr Courier (Type VX):''' Using a custom 200-[[ton]] [[hull]], the [[Vargr Courier]] is intended for transportation of messages and envoys rapidly over interstellar distances. It mounts [[Jump drive]]-C, [[Maneuver drive]]-C, and [[Power plant]]-C, giving performance of Jump-3 and 3G acceleration. [[Fuel tank]]age for 90.0 tons supports the [[power plant]] and one Jump-3. Adjacent to the [[bridge]] is a [[model/2]] [[bis]] [[computer]]. There are four [[stateroom]]s and no [[low berth]]s. The ship has two [[hardpoint]]s and two tons allocated to [[fire control]]. Installed on the [[hardpoint]]s are two single [[turret]]s: Each mounts one [[beam laser]]. There is one [[ship's vehicle]]: A [[ship's boat]]. [[Cargo]] capacity is 5.0 tons. The [[hull]] is streamlined.  
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'''Vargr Courier (Type VX):''' Using a custom 200-[[ton]] [[hull]], the [[Vargr Courier]] is intended for transportation of messages and envoys rapidly over interstellar distances. It mounts [[Jump drive]]-C, [[Maneuver drive]]-C, and [[Power plant]]-C, giving performance of Jump-3 and 3G acceleration. [[Fuel tank]]age for 90 tons supports the [[power plant]] for four weeks plus one Jump-3. Adjacent to the [[bridge]] is a [[model/2]] [[bis]] [[computer]]. There are four [[stateroom]]s and no [[low berth]]s. The ship has two [[hardpoint]]s and two tons allocated to [[fire control]]. Installed on the [[hardpoint]]s are two single [[turret]]s: Each mounts one [[beam laser]]. There is one [[ship's vehicle]]: A [[ship's boat]]. [[Cargo]] capacity is 5 tons. The [[hull]] is streamlined.  
  
 
The [[Vargr Courier]] requires a [[crew]] of four: [[pilot]], [[navigator]], [[engineer]], and [[medic]]. Double occupancy permits the addition of up to four others, such as [[gunner]]s, [[Emissary|emissaries]], or other [[passenger]]s. The ship is not intended for commercial passenger carriage. The [[Vargr Courier]] costs [[MCr]]128.872 (...including architect's fees, but not standard discount; prices may vary), and takes 12 months to build.  
 
The [[Vargr Courier]] requires a [[crew]] of four: [[pilot]], [[navigator]], [[engineer]], and [[medic]]. Double occupancy permits the addition of up to four others, such as [[gunner]]s, [[Emissary|emissaries]], or other [[passenger]]s. The ship is not intended for commercial passenger carriage. The [[Vargr Courier]] costs [[MCr]]128.872 (...including architect's fees, but not standard discount; prices may vary), and takes 12 months to build.  
  
 
=== Image Repository ===
 
=== Image Repository ===
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No information yet available.  
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# The [[Tathoe class Scout/Courier]], one of the most common [[courier ship]]s within the [[Vargr Extents]]. <br> [[File:Tahoe-Courier-MGT- Marco-Morte-RESIZE-pg-73 26-Sept-2019b.jpg|500px]]
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[[File:MT Vargr Courier.PNG|400px]]
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[[File:VX Vargr Courier.jpg|400px]]
  
 
=== General Description & Deck Plans ===
 
=== General Description & Deck Plans ===
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No information yet available.
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# A rough [[deck plan]] for the [[Tathoe class Scout/Courier]]. <br> [[File:Tathoe-Courier-MGT-Marco-Morte-DECKPLAN-pg-74 26-Sept-2019c.jpg|400px]]
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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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{| class="wikitable sortable"
 
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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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| TBD [[crew]].
 
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| [[Maneuver Drive|Performance]]
 
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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-EPs
 
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* Agility-TBD
 
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| [[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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* [[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
 
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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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| [[Subcraft|Craft]] / [[Drone]]s
 
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| TBD
 
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| [[Fuel Purification Plant|Fuel Treatment]]
 
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| TBD
 
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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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| ''Other Equipment:''
 
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* [[Cargo Bay]]: Standard cargo capacity amounts to TBD.0 [[ton]]s.
 
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== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
 
== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
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Using a 200-ton hull, the Vargr courier is designed for the fast transport of emissaries and messages over interstellar distances. The courier is generally used by military and government organisations for diplomatic and intelligence purposes.
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Using a 200-ton hull, the Vargr courier is designed for the fast transport of emissaries and messages over interstellar distances. The courier is generally used by military and government organizations for diplomatic and intelligence purposes.
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The Vargr courier requires a crew of four; a pilot, navigator, engineer and medic. Four additional crew or passengers such as emissaries and gunners can also be carried with double occupancy.
 
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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.
 
  
 
=== Selected Variant Types & Classes ===
 
=== Selected Variant Types & Classes ===
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''[[Paramilitary Vessel]] - [[Scout/Courier]]:''
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{{Ship referral tree|name=Courier|tdes=SC | class1=Civilian Ship | class2=Science Ship | class3=Courier}}
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# [[Type VX class Courier]] {{Page cite|name= Vargr |page= 13 |version= Classic Traveller}}
 
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## [[Tathoe class Scout/Courier]]
 
  
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== References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) ==
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== References ==
 
{{Metadata}}
 
{{Metadata}}
 
{{Intermediate}}
 
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{{Detail}}
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{{CT-Ship-Design}}
 
{{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= Vargr |page= 13 |version= Classic Traveller}}
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|S2= {{Ludography cite|name= Vargr |page= 13 |version= Classic Traveller}}
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| {{Ludography cite|name= The Traveller Adventure |page= 152-153}}
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|S3= {{Ludography cite|name= The Traveller Adventure |page= 152-153}}
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| {{Ludography cite|name= Vargr |page= 72-74 |version= Mongoose Traveller}}
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|S4= {{Ludography cite|name= Vargr |page= 72-74 |version= Mongoose Traveller}}
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| Artist & Contributor: [[Bleddyn Wilson]]
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|S5= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]]
 
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|S6= Artist & Contributor: [[Bleddyn Wilson]]
 
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|S7= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]  
 
 
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[[Category: Vargr]]
 
 
[[Category: Vargr Ship]]
 
[[Category: Vargr Ship]]
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[[Category: Vargr Extents]]
 
 
[[Category: Vargr Extents Ship]]
 
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Latest revision as of 19:20, 4 May 2024

Tathoe class Scout/Courier
Tahoe-Courier-MGT- Marco-Morte-THUMB-pg-73 26-Sept-2019d.jpg
A Tathoe-class Scout/Courier preparing to deliver passengers planet side.
Type: SC Courier
Category ACS
Size 200 Tons
Hull Configuration Wedge Hull
Streamlining Airframe Hull
Tech Level TL–12
Engineering
Computer Model 2/bis
Jump J-3
Maneuver 3 G
Armaments
Hardpoints 2
Accommodations
Staterooms 4
Personnel
Crew 4
High/Mid Passengers 4
Payload
Cargo 5 Tons
Fuel tank 90 Tons
Carried craft 1 ships boat
Construction
Construction Time 12 Months
Origin Vargr Extents
Price
Cost MCr128.872
Statistics
Quick Ship Profile SC-BA33
Images
Blueprint Yes
Illustration Yes
Source
Canon Published, canon design
Designer J. Andrew Keith
Design System High Guard
Era 1105
Reference Vargr 13.

The Tathoe class Scout/Courier is a Vargr designed TL–12 Scout/Courier.

Description (Specifications)[edit]

Vargr Courier (Type VX): Using a custom 200-ton hull, the Vargr Courier is intended for transportation of messages and envoys rapidly over interstellar distances. It mounts Jump drive-C, Maneuver drive-C, and Power plant-C, giving performance of Jump-3 and 3G acceleration. Fuel tankage for 90 tons supports the power plant for four weeks plus one Jump-3. Adjacent to the bridge is a model/2 bis computer. There are four staterooms and no low berths. The ship has two hardpoints and two tons allocated to fire control. Installed on the hardpoints are two single turrets: Each mounts one beam laser. There is one ship's vehicle: A ship's boat. Cargo capacity is 5 tons. The hull is streamlined.

The Vargr Courier requires a crew of four: pilot, navigator, engineer, and medic. Double occupancy permits the addition of up to four others, such as gunners, emissaries, or other passengers. The ship is not intended for commercial passenger carriage. The Vargr Courier costs MCr128.872 (...including architect's fees, but not standard discount; prices may vary), and takes 12 months to build.

Image Repository[edit]

  1. The Tathoe class Scout/Courier, one of the most common courier ships within the Vargr Extents.
    Tahoe-Courier-MGT- Marco-Morte-RESIZE-pg-73 26-Sept-2019b.jpg

MT Vargr Courier.PNG

VX Vargr Courier.jpg

General Description & Deck Plans[edit]

  1. A rough deck plan for the Tathoe class Scout/Courier.
    Tathoe-Courier-MGT-Marco-Morte-DECKPLAN-pg-74 26-Sept-2019c.jpg

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

Using a 200-ton hull, the Vargr courier is designed for the fast transport of emissaries and messages over interstellar distances. The courier is generally used by military and government organizations for diplomatic and intelligence purposes.

Selected Variant Types & Classes[edit]

35 Representative Courier (SC) Classes[edit]

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

Civilian Ship - Science Ship - Courier - Type SC Courier


References[edit]

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