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A [[Q-ship]] is a spaceship or starship designed to lure [[Corsair|corsairs]] by giving the appearance of a weak, poorly-armed [[merchant ship]], but having sufficient combat power to defeat them.
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A [[Q-ship|HQT-class Q-Ship]]s are spaceships or starships designed to lure [[Corsair Vessel]]s by giving the appearance of a weak, poorly-armed [[merchant ship]], but having sufficient combat power to defeat them.
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* It is a form of a [[Security Vessel|H-class Defender Vessel]].
 
* An example is the [[Ashigaru Class Q Ship]].
 
* An example is the [[Ashigaru Class Q Ship]].
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* The [[Supraclass]] designation is also known as [[Ship Mission]], [[Ship Mission Code]], Mission, or [[Ship Hull Designation]].
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* It is a [[starship]] [[supraclass]].
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== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
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Most Q-ships range from 200 to 800 [[ton]]s, matching the range of common [[merchant ship]]s and [[freighter]]s. They are even built using the same [[hull]] designs, simply adding [[armour]] and [[weapon]]ry. Typically, they mount the maximum number of [[turret]]s for the hull size. Any turrets over and above the usual number on a merchant ship are in the form of "pop" turrets. These are similar to the pop turrets found on [[xboat tender]]s. {{Page cite|name= Challenge 25 |page= 18-31 |article= Lisani}} 
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The designs tend to trade cargo space for improved drives and a good [[computer]]. Since boarding actions are common, Q-ships normally carry a squad of marines or security personnel trained in such operations. [[Small craft]] carried by Q-ships are specially equipped for [[troop transport]]. {{Page cite|name= Challenge 25 |page= 18-31 |article= Lisani}} 
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The [[Attack Cargo Vessel]] is a form of a Q-ship that is an armed and often armored cargo vessel, used to transport war matériel or troops to war zones or to re-supply Naval vessels, the attack cargo vessel is sometimes built from scratch and sometimes made from a converted merchant ship. Q-ships are often smaller vessels with concealable pop-up weaponry used as merchant raiders and is other specialized roles. Q-ships are either constructed for very specialized purposes or by very desperate navies in need of immediate fleet replacement regardless of military effectiveness. Q-ships tend to be very low-capability vessels. Q-ships are most often designed as patrol ships, raiders of unarmed logistic vessels, or surprise attackers. {{Unpublished cite|author= [[Morandir Armson]] }}
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=== Image Respository ===
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# A conversion of a late model [[Type-R]], a [[Gyro Cadis class Subsidized Merchant]], into a [[Q-Ship]]. <br> [[File: Type-R-Q-Ship-Challenge-25-Cropped-Brian-Gibson 15-May-2019c.jpg|400px]]
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=== Strategy & Tactics (Doctrine) ===
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The operative tactic for a Q-ship is surprise and ambush. They wait to have a nimbler, faster [[corsair]] or other raider approach and then close the trap.
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** [[Ship Classification|Advanced Ship Classification]]s
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=== Supraclass Roles ===
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*** [[Ship Mission Code]] / [[Supraclass]]
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''Q-ship''s typically serve the following roles: <br>
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''[[Largecraft]] & [[Bigcraft]]:''
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!colspan="4"| Q-ship Supraclass Archetypes
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** Basic Ship Classifications
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! Archetype
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! Type Code
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** Speed of Travel
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| [[Attack Cargo Vessel]]
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| (HQT)
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| [[Defender]]
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| (HD)
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| [[Defender Vessel]]
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| (HD)
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| [[Guardian]]
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| (HQT)
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| [[Guardian Vessel]]
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| (HQT)
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| [[Monitor]]
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| (HM)
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| [[Q-Ship]] (HQT) (Namesake)
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| (HQT)
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| [[System Defense Boat]]
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| (HS)
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|}
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=== Supraclass Archetypes ===
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
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!colspan="4"| Q-ship Supraclass Archetypes
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! Archtype
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! Type Code
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! Exemplar
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! Remarks
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| [[Q-Ship]]
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| HQT (Namesake)
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| [[Fenris class Q-ship]]
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| A [[Q-ship|HQT-class Q-Ship]]s are spaceships or starships designed to lure [[Corsair Vessel]]s by giving the appearance of a weak, poorly-armed [[merchant ship]], but having sufficient combat power to defeat them.
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* H = Defender / Security
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* Q = Q-ship
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== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
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These ships can be a valuable element in anti-pirate forces of many planetary and subsector governments throughout known space. Companies may also purchase Q-ships for use in areas where local governments either cannot or will not control piracy; they find the expense of Q-ships a bargain when a raider which has preyed upon a profitable trade route is finally hunted down.
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=== Selected Variant Types & Classes ===
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''[[Paramilitary Vessel]] - [[Q-ship]]:''
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=== Ship Summary List ===
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Some of the most commonly used [[vessel]]s in this role or these roles include:
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{{Ship summary list|name= Q-Ship |tdes= HQT}}
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== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
 
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Most Q-ships range from 200 to 800 [[ton]]s, matching the range of common [[merchant ship]]s and [[freighter]]s. They are even built using the same [[hull]] designs, simply adding [[armour]] and [[weapon]]ry. Typically, they mount the maximum number of [[turret]]s for the hull size. Any turrets over and above the usual number on a merchant ship are in the form of "pop" turrets. These are similar to the pop turrets found on [[xboat tender]]s .
 
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The designs tend to trade cargo space for improved drives and a good [[computer]]. Since boarding actions are common, Q-ships normally carry a squad of marines or security personnel trained in such operations. [[Small craft]] carried by Q-ships are specially equipped for [[troop transport]].
 
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=== Strategy & Tactics ===
 
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The operative tactic for a Q-ship is surprise and ambush. They wait to have a nimbler, faster [[corsair]] or other raider approach and then close the trap.
 
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== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
 
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These ships can be a valuable element in anti-pirate forces of many planetary and subsector governments throughout known space. Companies may also purchase Q-ships for use in areas where local governments either cannot or will not control piracy; they find the expense of Q-ships a bargain when a raider which has preyed upon a profitable trade route is finally hunted down.
 
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=== Selected Variant Types & Classes ===
 
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''[[Q-ship]]:''
 
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# [[Type QT class Q-ship]]
 
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## [[Ashigaru class Q-ship]]
 
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## [[Sokhkhun class Raider Q-Carrier]]
 
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## [[Yellow Jacket class Q-Ship]]
 
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## [[Zahzicih class Q-ship]]
 
  
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== References & Contributors (Sources) ==
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== References & Contributions ([[Sources]]) ==
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{{Advanced}}
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{{Intermediate}}
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{{Detail}}
 
{{Sources
 
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|S1= [[I.S.P.M.V.: Fenris / S.F.V. Valkyrie]]
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|S1= {{Ludography cite|name= I.S.P.M.V.: Fenris / S.F.V. Valkyrie |page= TBD}}
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|S2= Challenge Magazine [[Challenge25|No. 25]]: Lisiani
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|S2= {{Ludography cite|name= Challenge 25 |page= TBD}}
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|S3= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]]
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|S3= {{Ludography cite|name= Traders and Gunboats |page= TBD |version=Mongoose Traveller}} 
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|S4= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[User:Maksim-Smelchak|Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]  
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|S5= Author & Contributor: [[Morandir Armson]]
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|S6= Compilation: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]  
 
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Line Combatants (Primary - Capital) Escort Combatants (Secondary - Subcapital) Military Auxiliary (Tertiary)
B-
Battleship 		C-
Cruiser 		O-
Ortillery 		V-
Carrier 		D-
Destroyer 		E-
Escort 		F-
Fighter 		H-
Defense/Security 		I-
Combat Transport 		Q-
Combat Support 		S-
Scout 		U-
Utility 		X-
Commo 		Z-
Special
Mercantile Commercial Ships (Trade & Profit) Non-Mercantile Commercial Ships (Industry & Profit) Non-Commercial Ships (Nonprofit) System Craft (Intrastellar)
A-
Tramp 		M-
Freighter 		R-
Liner 		T-
Transport 		G-
Industrial 		J-
Prospector 		K-
Expedition 		P-
Corsair 		U-
Utility 		L-
Science 		N-
Medical 		Y-
Private 		WB-
Barge 		WA-
Satellite 		WO-
Space Station


A HQT-class Q-Ships are spaceships or starships designed to lure Corsair Vessels by giving the appearance of a weak, poorly-armed merchant ship, but having sufficient combat power to defeat them.

Vargr-symbol.png

Description (Specifications)[edit]

Most Q-ships range from 200 to 800 tons, matching the range of common merchant ships and freighters. They are even built using the same hull designs, simply adding armour and weaponry. Typically, they mount the maximum number of turrets for the hull size. Any turrets over and above the usual number on a merchant ship are in the form of "pop" turrets. These are similar to the pop turrets found on xboat tenders. [1]

The designs tend to trade cargo space for improved drives and a good computer. Since boarding actions are common, Q-ships normally carry a squad of marines or security personnel trained in such operations. Small craft carried by Q-ships are specially equipped for troop transport. [2]

The Attack Cargo Vessel is a form of a Q-ship that is an armed and often armored cargo vessel, used to transport war matériel or troops to war zones or to re-supply Naval vessels, the attack cargo vessel is sometimes built from scratch and sometimes made from a converted merchant ship. Q-ships are often smaller vessels with concealable pop-up weaponry used as merchant raiders and is other specialized roles. Q-ships are either constructed for very specialized purposes or by very desperate navies in need of immediate fleet replacement regardless of military effectiveness. Q-ships tend to be very low-capability vessels. Q-ships are most often designed as patrol ships, raiders of unarmed logistic vessels, or surprise attackers. [3]

Image Respository[edit]

  1. A conversion of a late model Type-R, a Gyro Cadis class Subsidized Merchant, into a Q-Ship.
    Type-R-Q-Ship-Challenge-25-Cropped-Brian-Gibson 15-May-2019c.jpg

Strategy & Tactics (Doctrine)[edit]

The operative tactic for a Q-ship is surprise and ambush. They wait to have a nimbler, faster corsair or other raider approach and then close the trap.

Supraclass Roles[edit]

Q-ships typically serve the following roles:
Largecraft & Bigcraft:

Q-ship Supraclass Archetypes
Archetype Type Code
Attack Cargo Vessel (HQT)
Defender (HD)
Defender Vessel (HD)
Guardian (HQT)
Guardian Vessel (HQT)
Monitor (HM)
Q-Ship (HQT) (Namesake) (HQT)
System Defense Boat (HS)

Supraclass Archetypes[edit]

Q-ship Supraclass Archetypes
Archtype Type Code Exemplar Remarks
Q-Ship HQT (Namesake) Fenris class Q-ship A HQT-class Q-Ships are spaceships or starships designed to lure Corsair Vessels by giving the appearance of a weak, poorly-armed merchant ship, but having sufficient combat power to defeat them.
  • H = Defender / Security
  • Q = Q-ship

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

These ships can be a valuable element in anti-pirate forces of many planetary and subsector governments throughout known space. Companies may also purchase Q-ships for use in areas where local governments either cannot or will not control piracy; they find the expense of Q-ships a bargain when a raider which has preyed upon a profitable trade route is finally hunted down.

Selected Variant Types & Classes[edit]

Paramilitary Vessel - Q-ship:

  1. Type QT class Q-ship
    1. Ashigaru class Q-ship
    2. Fenris class Q-ship
    3. Gyro Cadis class Q-ship
    4. Sokhkhun class Raider Q-Carrier
    5. Yellow Jacket class Q-Ship
    6. Yeoman class Attack Cargo Vessel
    7. Zahzicih class Q-ship


Ship Summary List[edit]

Some of the most commonly used vessels in this role or these roles include:

1 Representative Q-Ship (HQT) Classes
Class Mission Code TL Tons Jump G Origin Canon Quick ship profile
Class Mission Code TL Tons Jump G Origin Canon Quick ship profile
Sokhkhun class Raider Q-Carrier HQTV 10 400 1 3 Vargr Extents Yes. Published, canon starship design. HQTV-DP31


Library Data Referral Tree[edit]

Please refer to the following AAB Library Data for more information: (Click "Expand" to reveal)

Starship:

  • Speed of Travel
    • NAFAL (STL) - (Not As Fast As Light) / (Slower Than Light)
    • Light Speed (c)
    • FTL - (Faster Than Light) - "Superluminal"
    » Imperial Standard Astronomical Unit
    » Solomani Parsec
    » Vilani Parsec ("Deshi")
    » Imperial Standard Parsec



    References & Contributions (Sources)[edit]

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    1. ↑ Loren Wiseman. "Lisani." Challenge 25 (1986): 18-31.
    2. ↑ Loren Wiseman. "Lisani." Challenge 25 (1986): 18-31.
    3. ↑ Information provided to the library by Morandir Armson
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