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| − | |name | + | |name = Maru class Merchant |
| − | |aerodynam= | + | |image = Maru R-EU12.png |
| − | | | + | |caption = Armed, heavy merchant vessel. |
| − | | | + | |tdes = R |
| − | | | + | |type = Subsidized Trader |
| − | | | + | | |
| − | | | + | |size-cat = ACS |
| − | | | + | |size = 500 |
| − | | | + | |hull = Close Structure Hull |
| − | | | + | |aerodynam = Unstreamlined Hull |
| − | |crew | + | |TL = 13 |
| − | |enlisted = | + | | |
| − | | | + | |model = Model/3 |
| − | | | + | |jump = 2 |
| − | | | + | |g = 1 |
| − | | | + | |fuelTreatment = |
| − | | | + | | |
| − | | | + | |hp = 5 |
| − | | | + | |weapons = 3 3x Pulse Lasers, 2 3x Sandcasters |
| − | | | + | |screens = |
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| − | | | + | |staterooms = 16 |
| − | | | + | |bunks = |
| − | | | + | |seats = |
| − | | | + | |lowberths = 14 |
| − | | | + | | |
| − | | | + | |crew = 9 |
| − | | | + | |officers = 5 |
| − | | | + | |enlisted = 4 |
| − | |ref | + | |pilots = |
| − | | | + | |marines = |
| − | + | |frozenwatch = | |
| − | + | |passengers = 7 | |
| − | + | |steerage = | |
| − | + | |Lpass = 14 | |
| − | + | | | |
| − | + | |cargo = 190 | |
| + | |fuel = 110 | ||
| + | |craft = 1 10T launch | ||
| + | | | ||
| + | |construction = 20 | ||
| + | |origin = Third Imperium | ||
| + | |manufacturer = | ||
| + | |IOC = | ||
| + | |EOS = Still in active service. | ||
| + | | | ||
| + | |cost = 125.4 | ||
| + | |architect = | ||
| + | | | ||
| + | |QSP = AK-EU12 | ||
| + | |USP = | ||
| + | | | ||
| + | |blueprint = Yes | ||
| + | |illustration = Yes | ||
| + | | | ||
| + | |alsosee = [[Merchant]] | ||
| + | |canon = No | ||
| + | |designer = Jordan Weisman | ||
| + | |designSystem = Book 2, Traveller5 | ||
| + | |era = 1105 | ||
| + | |ref = {{Ludography ref|name= Adventure Class Ships Volume 1 |page= 4-5 |version= Classic Traveller}} | ||
| + | |footnote = [[Starship]]s are designed with the [[Classic Traveller]] format, using [[Traveller 5]]. | ||
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| − | The [[Maru class Merchant]] is a | + | The [[Maru class Merchant]] is a {{TL|13}} [[civilian ship|civilian]] Merchant [[starship]]. |
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| − | == Description | + | == Description == |
| − | + | Using a 500-ton, {{TL|13}} hull, the ''Maru''-class mounts [[jump drive]]-E, [[maneuver drive]]-C, and [[power plant]]-E, giving a performance of jump-2 and 1G acceleration. Fuel tankage supports a 2 parsec jump, at 50t per parsec, and one month of operations. Attached to the bridge is a [[Model/3]] computer. There are 16 [[stateroom]]s and 14 [[low berth]]s. Installed weaponry include 2 triple turret Sandcasters and 3 triple turret Pulse Lasers. Cargo capacity is 190 tons. The ship has an [[unstreamlined]] hull. | |
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| + | Carried craft include a 10 ton [[Lifeboat]]. The ship requires 9 crew: captain/pilot, astrogator, two engineers, steward, medic, and three gunners. Additional gunners may be added. It can carry 7 high or medium passengers and 14 low passengers. | ||
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| − | == History & Background | ||
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No information yet available. | No information yet available. | ||
=== Selected Variant Types & Classes === | === Selected Variant Types & Classes === | ||
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| − | == References | + | == References == |
{{Metadata}} | {{Metadata}} | ||
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| + | {{T5-Ship-Design}} | ||
{{Intermediate}} | {{Intermediate}} | ||
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{{Sources | {{Sources | ||
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[[Category: Third Imperium Ship]] | [[Category: Third Imperium Ship]] | ||
| − | {{LEN| | + | {{LEN|Ships}} |
Latest revision as of 15:33, 19 October 2025
| Maru class Merchant | |
|---|---|
Armed, heavy merchant vessel. | |
| Type: R Subsidized Trader | |
| Category | ACS |
| Size | 500 Tons |
| Hull Configuration | Close Structure Hull |
| Streamlining | Unstreamlined Hull |
| Tech Level | TL–13 |
| Engineering | |
| Computer | Model/3 |
| Jump | J-2 |
| Maneuver | 1 G |
| Armaments | |
| Hardpoints | 5 |
| Offensive | 3 3x Pulse Lasers, 2 3x Sandcasters |
| Accommodations | |
| Staterooms | 16 |
| Low Berths | 14 |
| Personnel | |
| Crew | 9 |
| Officers | 5 |
| Enlisted | 4 |
| High/Mid Passengers | 7 |
| Low Passengers | 14 |
| Payload | |
| Cargo | 190 Tons |
| Fuel tank | 110 Tons |
| Carried craft | 1 10T launch |
| Construction | |
| Construction Time | 20 Months |
| Origin | Third Imperium |
| End of Service | Still in active service. |
| Price | |
| Cost | MCr125.4 |
| Statistics | |
| Quick Ship Profile | AK-EU12 |
| Images | |
| Blueprint | Yes |
| Illustration | Yes |
| Source | |
| Also see | Merchant |
| Canon | Published, non-canon design |
| Designer | Jordan Weisman |
| Design System | Book 2, Traveller5 |
| Era | 1105 |
| Reference | Adventure Class Ships Volume 1 4-5. |
| Starships are designed with the Classic Traveller format, using Traveller 5. | |
The Maru class Merchant is a TL–13 civilian Merchant starship.
Description[edit]
Using a 500-ton, TL–13 hull, the Maru-class mounts jump drive-E, maneuver drive-C, and power plant-E, giving a performance of jump-2 and 1G acceleration. Fuel tankage supports a 2 parsec jump, at 50t per parsec, and one month of operations. Attached to the bridge is a Model/3 computer. There are 16 staterooms and 14 low berths. Installed weaponry include 2 triple turret Sandcasters and 3 triple turret Pulse Lasers. Cargo capacity is 190 tons. The ship has an unstreamlined hull.
Carried craft include a 10 ton Lifeboat. The ship requires 9 crew: captain/pilot, astrogator, two engineers, steward, medic, and three gunners. Additional gunners may be added. It can carry 7 high or medium passengers and 14 low passengers.
History & Background[edit]
No information yet available.
Selected Variant Types & Classes[edit]
41 Representative Subsidized Trader (AK) Classes[edit]
Civilian Ship - Trader - Type AK Subsidized Trader
A
- Akkigish class Subsidized Merchant
- Amkarim class Trade Liner
- Andrew class Commercial Shuttle
- Anhk class Merchant
B
C
D
F
G
J
- Jasper class Provincial Merchant
- Jelmirt Marquis class High Liner
- Jose Cadiz Royal Galleon class Cargo Carrier
K
L
M
P
R
S
- Seeker class Armored Merchant
- Sirocco class Merchant Freighter
- Star*mart class Provincial Merchant
- Swordfish class Merchant
T
- Trader class Provincial Transport
- Type CT class Cargo Carrier
- Type R2 class Subsidized Merchant
- Type RL class Subsidized Merchant
- Type RL2 class Subsidized Merchant
- Tyrfing class Freighter
V
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 ship was originally designed using Traveller 5th edition ship design rules.
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- Jordan Weisman. Adventure Class Ships Volume 1 (FASA, 1982), 4-5.