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|name     = Xerxes class Armed Packet Ship
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|name         = Xerxes class Armed Packet Ship
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|aerodynam= [[Streamlined Hull]]
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|image        = Armed-Packet-T5-Core-Rules-FFE 29-May-2019a.png
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|alsosee  = [[Xerxes class Armed Packet Ship]]
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|caption      = The prototypical [[Armed Packet Ship]].
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|architect= Robert Eaglestone, Randy Dorman
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|tdes        = MK
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|blueprint= Yes
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|type        = Subsidized Liner
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|canon   = Yes. Published, canon starship design.
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|
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|caption = The nimble ''Xerxes''-class, known for blockade running and VIP passenger delivery.
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|size-cat   = ACS
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|cargo    = TBD
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|size        = 300
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|cost     = 111.885
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|hull        = Wedge Hull
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|crew     = 4
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|aerodynam  = Streamlined Hull
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|enlisted = 1
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|TL          = 12
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|EOS      = Unknown
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|era      = 1105
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|model      = Model/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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|jump        = 3
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|g       = 3
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|g          = 3
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|hp      = 3
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  |fuelTreatment =  
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|hpass   = 2
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|hull     = [[Wedge Hull]]
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|hp          = 3
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|illustration= Yes
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|weapons     =
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|image   = Wiki Navy.png
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|screens     = Armor-4
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|IOC      = Unknown
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|  
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|jump    = 3
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|staterooms  = 17
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|lpass    = 0
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|bunks      =  
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|marines = 0
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|seats      =  
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|model   = [[Model/TBD]]
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|lowberths  = 5
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|officers = 3
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|  
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|origin   = Third Imperium
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|crew       = 4
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|QSP     = TBD
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|officers    =
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|ref      = TBD
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|enlisted   =
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|size    = 300
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|pilots      =
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|size-cat = [[ACS]]
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|marines     =
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|tdes     = XUA
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|frozenwatch =
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|TL       = TBD
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|passengers  = 13
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|type    = Armed Packet Ship
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|steerage   =  
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|usp      = TBD
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|Lpass      = 5
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|manufacturer= Various
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|  
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|cargo      = 6
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|fuel        = 91
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|craft      = 1 4T air/raft
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  |features    = Medical Bay
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|reserved   =  
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|
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|construction = 14
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|origin     = Third Imperium
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|manufacturer =
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|IOC        =
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|EOS        =
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|cost        = 111.885
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|architect  =
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|QSP         = MK-CS33
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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       =  
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|designer    = Robert Eaglestone, Randy Dorman
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|designSystem = High Guard
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|era        = 1105
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|ref        =  
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|footnote    =  
 
}}
 
}}
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The [[Xerxes class Armed Packet Ship]] is a [[warship]].
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The [[Xerxes class Armed Packet Ship]] is a {{TL|12}} subsidized liner used for transporting important passengers through dangerous areas.
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* It is a [[military ship]] and a [[Destroyer]].
 
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* It was once designated the ''[[Type UF class Armed Packet Ship]].''
 
  
 
== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
 
== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
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No information yet available.
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[[Xerxes class Armed Packet Ship]] (''Type XUA class'').
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Using a 300-[[ton]] [[streamlined]] [[wedge hull]], the ''F-class'' is an ''[[Armed Packet Ship]]''. It mounts a [[jump drive]]-3, [[maneuver drive]]-3, and [[power plant]]-C, giving a performance of Jump-3 and 3-G acceleration. [[Fuel tank]]age for 91 tons supports the [[power plant]] and a Jump-3 (...additional [[fuel]] of 1 [[ton]]). Adjacent to the [[bridge]] is a [[ship computer]] [[Model/3]]. There are 17 [[stateroom]]s, 5 [[low berth]]s, and a [[Ship Barracks]].
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The ship has 3 [[hard point]]s and 2 [[ton]]s allocated to [[fire control]]. Installed on the [[hard point]]s are two triple [[turret]]s armed with [[Missile Turret]]s and one triple turret armed with [[beam laser]]s.
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There is one [[ship's vehicle]]s: An [[Air/Raft]]. Cargo capacity is 6 [[ton]]s. The [[hull]] is [[streamlined]]. There are three [[ton]] of waste space. Special features include a [[Mail Vault]] and a [[Medical Bay]].
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The ship requires a [[crew]] of 4. The ship can carry 13 [[passenger]]s and 5 [[low berth]] passengers. The ship costs [[MCr]]111.885  (...including discounts and fees). It takes 14 months to build and takes 11 months if built in quantity.
  
 
=== Image Repository ===
 
=== Image Repository ===
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No information yet available.  
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# A schematic outline of the [[Imperial Armed Packet]] featured on ship recognition playing cards used by [[Imperial Marine]]s. <br> [[File: Packet-Ship-Traveller-Ship-Font-Image-Ian-Stead-Trav 29-May-2019a.jpg|200px]]
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# A top down image of the most common [[Imperial Armed Packet]] in a common livery. <br> [[File: Armed-Packet-T5-Core-Rules-FFE 29-May-2019a.png|200px]]
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# A ''Xerxes''-class [[Armed Packet Ship]] in nondescript livery. <br> [[File: Armed-Packet-Ship-T5-Ian-Stead 31-May-2019a.jpg|300px]]
  
 
=== General Description & Deck Plans ===
 
=== General Description & Deck Plans ===
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No information yet available.  
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# [[Deck Plan]]s: Level-1 and Level-2 of a ''Xerxes''-class [[Armed Packet Ship]]. <br> [[File: Armed-Packet-Ship-Randy-Dorman- L12-Rev5-(3) 31-May-2019a.png|400px]]
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# [[Deck Plan]]s: Level-3 and [[turret]] of a ''Xerxes''-class [[Armed Packet Ship]]. <br> [[File: Armed-Packet-Ship-Randy-Dorman-Rev2-L3-(3) 31-May-2019a.png|400px]]
  
 
=== Basic Ship Characteristics ===
 
=== Basic Ship Characteristics ===
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| [[Ton|Tonnage]] / [[Hull]]
 
| [[Ton|Tonnage]] / [[Hull]]
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| TBD [[ton]]s.
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| 300 [[ton]]s. [[Streamlined]] [[Wedge Hull]].
 
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| 2.
 
| 2.
 
| [[Crew]]
 
| [[Crew]]
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| x[[TBD]] [[crew]].
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| x4 [[crew]].
 
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| 3.
 
| 3.
 
| [[Maneuver Drive|Performance]] / Engineering
 
| [[Maneuver Drive|Performance]] / Engineering
 
| ''Propulsion:''
 
| ''Propulsion:''
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* Jump-TBD
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* Jump-3
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* TBD-G acceleration
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* 3-G acceleration
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* [[Power Plant]]-TBD
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* [[Power Plant]]-180, Fusion
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* TBD-[[EP]]s
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* 180-[[EP]]s
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* Agility-TBD
 
 
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| 4.
 
| Main Section / [[Ship's Computer|Electronics]]
 
| Main Section / [[Ship's Computer|Electronics]]
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| [[Model/TBD]] [[fib]] [[ship computer]].
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| [[Model/3]] [[ship computer]].
 
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| 5.
 
| [[Ship's Hardpoint|Hardpoints]]
 
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| xTBD [[hardpoint]]s.
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| x3 [[hardpoint]]s.
 
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| [[Ship's Weapon|Armament]] / [[Weapon]]ry
 
| [[Ship's Weapon|Armament]] / [[Weapon]]ry
 
| The normal weapons fit-out for it is:
 
| The normal weapons fit-out for it is:
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* No information yet available.
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* x2 Triple turret [[missile rack]]
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* x1 Triple turret [[beam laser]]
 
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| [[Smallcraft|Craft]] / [[Subcraft]]
 
| [[Smallcraft|Craft]] / [[Subcraft]]
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| TBD
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| x1 [[Air/Raft]]
 
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| [[Fuel Purification Plant|Fuel Treatment]]
 
| [[Fuel Purification Plant|Fuel Treatment]]
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| TBD
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| [[Fuel scoop]]s & [[Fuel processor]]s
 
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| [[Imperial Currency|Cost]]
 
| [[Imperial Currency|Cost]]
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| [[MCr]]TBD.
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| [[MCr]]111.885
 
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| 11.
 
| 11.
 
| [[Naval Architecture|Construction Time]]
 
| [[Naval Architecture|Construction Time]]
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| TBD months to build, TBD months in quantity.
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| 14 months to build, 11 months in quantity.
 
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| 12.
 
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| Remarks
 
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| No information yet available.  
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| 91 tons of fuel (4 weeks operation, J-3).
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* Standard cargo capacity amounts to TBD.0 [[ton]]s.
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* Standard cargo capacity amounts to 6 tons.
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* [[Docking Space]] (4 tons)
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* [[Mail Vault]]
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* [[Medical Bay]]
 
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== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
 
== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
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No information yet available.
 
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=== Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities ===
 
 
No information yet available.  
 
No information yet available.  
  
 
=== Selected Variant Types & Classes ===
 
=== Selected Variant Types & Classes ===
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''[[Communication Vessel]] - [[Packet Ship]]:''
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{{Ship referral tree|name=Liner|tdes=MK |  class1=Civilian Ship | class2=Liner | class3=Subsidized Liner}}
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{{:Referral-Text-Type-XU-class-Packet-Ship}}
 
  
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== References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) ==
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== References ==
 
{{Metadata}}
 
{{Metadata}}
 
{{Intermediate}}
 
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{{Detail}}
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{{T5-Ship-Design}}
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{{Generic-Name}}
 
{{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= T5 Core Rules |page= 654}}
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|S2= [[TBD]]
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| {{Ludography cite|name= Starships| version=Traveller 5th | page=39}}
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|S3= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]]
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| [[Randy Dorman]]. [https://greatdungeonnorth.blogspot.com/2019/04/the-revised-armed-packet.html The Revised Armed Packet]
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|S4= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]  
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|[[Randy Dorman]]. [https://greatdungeonnorth.blogspot.com/2019/04/the-armed-packet.html The Armed Packet]
 
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}}
  
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[[Category: Third Imperium]]
 
 
[[Category: Third Imperium Ship]]
 
[[Category: Third Imperium Ship]]
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{{LEN|Ship}}
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{{LEN|Ships}}

Latest revision as of 16:16, 19 May 2024

Xerxes class Armed Packet Ship
Armed-Packet-T5-Core-Rules-FFE 29-May-2019a.png
The prototypical Armed Packet Ship.
Type: MK Subsidized Liner
Category ACS
Size 300 Tons
Hull Configuration Wedge Hull
Streamlining Streamlined Hull
Tech Level TL–12
Engineering
Computer Model/3
Jump J-3
Maneuver 3 G
Armaments
Hardpoints 3
Defensive Armor-4
Accommodations
Staterooms 17
Low Berths 5
Personnel
Crew 4
High/Mid Passengers 13
Low Passengers 5
Payload
Cargo 6 Tons
Fuel tank 91 Tons
Carried craft 1 4T air/raft
Special features Medical Bay
Construction
Construction Time 14 Months
Origin Third Imperium
Price
Cost MCr111.885
Statistics
Quick Ship Profile MK-CS33
Images
Blueprint Yes
Illustration Yes
Source
Canon Unpublished, fan design
Designer Robert Eaglestone, Randy Dorman
Design System High Guard
Era 1105

The Xerxes class Armed Packet Ship is a TL–12 subsidized liner used for transporting important passengers through dangerous areas.

Description (Specifications)[edit]

Xerxes class Armed Packet Ship (Type XUA class).

Using a 300-ton streamlined wedge hull, the F-class is an Armed Packet Ship. It mounts a jump drive-3, maneuver drive-3, and power plant-C, giving a performance of Jump-3 and 3-G acceleration. Fuel tankage for 91 tons supports the power plant and a Jump-3 (...additional fuel of 1 ton). Adjacent to the bridge is a ship computer Model/3. There are 17 staterooms, 5 low berths, and a Ship Barracks.

The ship has 3 hard points and 2 tons allocated to fire control. Installed on the hard points are two triple turrets armed with Missile Turrets and one triple turret armed with beam lasers.

There is one ship's vehicles: An Air/Raft. Cargo capacity is 6 tons. The hull is streamlined. There are three ton of waste space. Special features include a Mail Vault and a Medical Bay.

The ship requires a crew of 4. The ship can carry 13 passengers and 5 low berth passengers. The ship costs MCr111.885 (...including discounts and fees). It takes 14 months to build and takes 11 months if built in quantity.

Image Repository[edit]

  1. A schematic outline of the Imperial Armed Packet featured on ship recognition playing cards used by Imperial Marines.
    Packet-Ship-Traveller-Ship-Font-Image-Ian-Stead-Trav 29-May-2019a.jpg
  2. A top down image of the most common Imperial Armed Packet in a common livery.
    Armed-Packet-T5-Core-Rules-FFE 29-May-2019a.png
  3. A Xerxes-class Armed Packet Ship in nondescript livery.
    Armed-Packet-Ship-T5-Ian-Stead 31-May-2019a.jpg

General Description & Deck Plans[edit]

  1. Deck Plans: Level-1 and Level-2 of a Xerxes-class Armed Packet Ship.
    Armed-Packet-Ship-Randy-Dorman- L12-Rev5-(3) 31-May-2019a.png
  2. Deck Plans: Level-3 and turret of a Xerxes-class Armed Packet Ship.
    Armed-Packet-Ship-Randy-Dorman-Rev2-L3-(3) 31-May-2019a.png

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 300 tons. Streamlined Wedge Hull.
2. Crew x4 crew.
3. Performance / Engineering Propulsion:
4. Main Section / Electronics Model/3 ship computer.
5. Hardpoints x3 hardpoints.
6. Armament / Weaponry The normal weapons fit-out for it is:
7. Defenses Defensive Equipment:
8. Craft / Subcraft x1 Air/Raft
9. Fuel Treatment Fuel scoops & Fuel processors
10. Cost MCr111.885
11. Construction Time 14 months to build, 11 months in quantity.
12. Remarks 91 tons of fuel (4 weeks operation, J-3).

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

No information yet available.

Selected Variant Types & Classes[edit]

6 Representative Liner (MK) Classes[edit]

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

Civilian Ship - Liner - Subsidized Liner - Type MK Liner


References[edit]

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