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Latest revision as of 06:22, 11 November 2025

Flash class System Defense Boat
Flash-SDB-THUMB-CT-Supp-9-J-Jaquays-Ftng-Ships 06-Sept-2019c.png
The nose and main turret of a Flash class System Defense Boat.
Type: HSL System Defense Boat
Category ACS
Size 200 Tons
Hull Configuration Needle Hull
Streamlining Streamlined Hull
Tech Level TL–15
Engineering
Computer Model/9
Jump J-0
Maneuver 6 G
Armaments
Hardpoints 2
Accommodations
Staterooms 0
Personnel
Crew 5
    Officers 2
    Enlisted 3
High/Mid Passengers 0
Payload
Cargo 0.8 Tons
Fuel tank 0 Tons
Construction
Origin Third Imperium
Year Operational Unknown
End of Service Still in active service.
Price
Cost MCr318.1803 standard. MCr254.544 in quantity.
Architect fee MCr3.18 (Timothy B. Brown)
Statistics
Quick Ship Profile HSL-BS60
Images
Blueprint No
Illustration Yes
Source
Also see Defensive Vessel - System Defense Boat
Canon Published, fan design
Era 1105
Reference Fighting Ships 25.
Starships are designed with the Classic Traveller format, using High Guard.

The Flash class System Defense Boat is a very light, defensive warship.

Description (Specifications)[edit]

Comments: The range of possible system defense boats is large, if not actually infinite. This boat is typical for tech level 15: heavily armored and equipped with both missile and laser weaponry. Its function is to operate within a star system and defend it from invading forces. SDBs can be used in space combat against starships, or they may be pressed into service as air and orbital superiority craft in operations against ground forces. [1]

Image Repository[edit]

  1. The Flash class System Defense Boat is part of many an effective COACC system.
    Flash-SDB-RESIZE-CT-Supp-9-J-Jaquays-Ftng-Ships 06-Sept-2019b.png

General Description & Deck Plans[edit]

No information yet available.

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. [2]

Basic Ship Characteristics [3]
No. Category Remarks
1. Tonnage 200 tons standard. 2,800 cubic meters. [4]
2. Crew 2 officers, 3 ratings. [5] Total: 5 crew.
3. Performance Jump-0. 6-G. Power plant-14. 28-EP. Agility-6. [6]
4. Electronics Model/9 ship computer. [7]
5. Hardpoints 2 hardpoints. [8]
6. Armament One triple beam laser turret operating as one battery. One triple missile turret operating as one battery. [9]
7. Defenses Armored hull (Factor-13). [10]
8. Craft None. [11]
9. Fuel Treatment On-board fuel scoops. No fuel purification plant. [12]
10. Cost MCr318.1803 standard. MCr254.544 in quantity. [13]
11. Construction Time 12 months singly; 9 months in quantity. [14]
12. Comments None.

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

Because SDBs have no jump drives, shifting them from system to system can be a problem. Some types have jump shuttles which fit to the craft and provide jump capability. Another method is simple transport in large bulk cargo carriers; the SDBs are loaded into 10,000-ton or 20,000-ton bulk carriers for the multiparsec journey. This method, of course, is not recommended if immediate combat is expected at the destination. [15]

The World class Battle Tender is one such ship able to move around SDB's. [16]

Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities[edit]

The Flash series tends to be named after naval officers and old science fiction serials, especially remade and remastered versions in high quality Holovid.

Selected Variant Types & Classes[edit]

Paramilitary Vessel - Defensive Vessel (D) - System Defense Boat (DB):
Type HS(B) class System Defense Boat

  1. Type HSVL class Very Light System Defense Boat (SB/SBL)
    1. Flash class System Defense Boat
    2. Reginald class System Defense Boat
    3. Roye class System Defense Boat
    4. Torch class System Defense Boat


References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]

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  1. ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 25.
  2. ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 10.
  3. ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 10.
  4. ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 25.
  5. ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 25.
  6. ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 25.
  7. ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 25.
  8. ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 25.
  9. ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 25.
  10. ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 25.
  11. ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 25.
  12. ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 25.
  13. ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 25.
  14. ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 25.
  15. ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 25.
  16. ↑ Information provided to the library by Maksim-Smelchak
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