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|name     = Generic Launch / Lifeboat
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|name         = Launch  
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|aerodynam= [[Streamlined Hull]]
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|image        = Launch-WH-Keith-MT-Imp-Encyclo-Pg-34 03-July-2018a.jpg
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|alsosee =  
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|caption      =
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|architect= Published, canon design with Keith illustration.
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|tdes        = A
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|blueprint= Yes
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|type        = Tradker
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|caption = Published, canon design.
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|
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|cargo    = 13
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|size-cat    = Smallcraft
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|crew     = 2
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|size        = 20
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|cost    = 14
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|hull        = Cylinder Hull
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|IOC      = TBD
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|aerodynam   = Streamlined Hull
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|enlisted = 0
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|TL          = 8
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|footnote = [[Starship]]s are designed with the [[Classic Traveller]] format, using [[High Guard]] generation.
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|
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|g       = 1
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|model      = None
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|hp      = 1
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  |jump        = 0
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|hpass   = 0
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|g          = 1
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|hull     = [[Cylinder Hull]]
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|fuelTreatment =
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|illustration= Yes
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|  
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|image   = Launch-WH-Keith-MT-Imp-Encyclo-Pg-34 03-July-2018a.jpg
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  |hp          = 0
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|IOC      = TBD
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|weapons    =
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|jump    = 0
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|screens     =  
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|lpass    = 0
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|marines = 0
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|staterooms  = 0
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|model   = TBD
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|bunks      =  
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|officers = 2
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|seats      =  
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|origin   = Third Imperium
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|lowberths  =  
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|QSP      = TBD
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|ref      = {{Ludography ref|name= Starships|page=18|version=Classic Traveller}}
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|crew       = 2
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|size    = 20
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|officers    =
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|tdes     = U
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|enlisted   =
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|TL       = 8
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|pilots      =
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|type    = Auxiliary
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|marines     =
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|usp      = TBD
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|frozenwatch =
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|manufacturer= Various
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|passengers  = 0
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|steerage   =  
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|Lpass      =  
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|cargo      = 13
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|fuel        = 1
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|craft      =
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  |features    =
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|reserved   =  
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|construction = 6
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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        = 14
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|architect  =  
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|QSP        = A-2S10
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|USP        =
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|blueprint  = No
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|illustration = No
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|alsosee     =
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|canon       = Yes
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|designer    = Loren Wiseman
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|designSystem = High Guard
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|era        = 1105
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|ref        = {{Ludography ref|name= Starships|page=18|version=Classic Traveller}}
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|footnote    =  
 
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A [[Launch]] (also called [[Lifeboat]]) uses a 20-ton [[hull]], is capable of 1-G acceleration, carries one ton of [[Ship Fuel|fuel tankage]], and has a [[crew]] of two. {{Page cite|name= Starships|page=18|version=Classic Traveller|citeName=S18}}
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A [[Launch]] (...also called [[Lifeboat]]) uses a 20-ton [[hull]], is capable of 1-G acceleration, carries one ton of [[Ship Fuel|fuel tankage]], and has a [[crew]] of two. {{Page cite|name= Starships|page=18|version=Classic Traveller|citeName=S18}}
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* It is also known as the [[Type U class Launch]]. It typically comes in a 20 ton smallcraft variation, but other variations are possible including larger [[bigcraft]].
 
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* It is a [[smallcraft]].
 
  
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== Description (Specifications) ==
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It is also known as the ''Type U class'' Utility Craft. It typically comes in a 20 ton [[smallcraft]] variation, but other variations are possible including larger [[bigcraft]].
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A launch may mount [[missile rack]]s and [[sandcaster]]s; it may not mount [[laser]]s as [[weapon]]s. The craft has thirteen tons excess space available for custom use, and typically cost [[MCr]]14. {{Page cite|citeName=S18}}
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== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
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A launch may mount [[missile rack]]s and [[sandcaster]]s; it may not mount [[laser]]s as [[weapon]]s. The craft has thirteen [[ton]]s excess space available for custom use, and typically cost [[MCr]]14. {{Page cite|citeName=S18}}
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=== Image Repository ===
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# A stock [[Launch]] image by a famous starcraft artist. <br> [[File: Launch-WH-Keith-MT-Imp-Encyclo-Pg-34 03-July-2018a.jpg|250px]]
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=== General Description & Deck Plans ===
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No information yet available.
  
 
=== Basic Ship Characteristics ===
 
=== 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 craft) carried on the ship. Tonnage on the universal ship profile is shown in kilotons (thousands of tons) where necessary. {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 10 |version= Classic Traveller}}
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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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|+ '''Basic Ship Characteristics''' {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 10 |version= Classic Traveller}}
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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]]
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| [[Ton|Tonnage]] / [[Hull]]
 
| 20 [[ton]]s.
 
| 20 [[ton]]s.
 
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* Jump-0 [[Boat]]
 
* Jump-0 [[Boat]]
 
* 1-G acceleration
 
* 1-G acceleration
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* Power Plant-1
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* [[Power Plant]]-1
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* TBD-[[EP]]s
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* 1-[[EP]]s
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* Agility-TBD
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* Agility-1
 
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| 4.
 
| 4.
 
| [[Ship's Computer|Electronics]]
 
| [[Ship's Computer|Electronics]]
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| Model/1 fib [[computer]].
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| [[Model/1]] [[flt]] [[ship computer]].
 
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| [[Ship's Weapon|Armament]]
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| [[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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* None.
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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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| 7.
 
| 7.
 
| [[Ship's Defense|Defenses]]
 
| [[Ship's Defense|Defenses]]
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| No defensive equipment normally carried.
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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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| Comments
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| Remarks
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| TBD
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| ''[[Ship Equipment|Other Equipment]]:''
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* Standard cargo capacity amounts to TBD.0 [[ton]]s.
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* [[Cargo Bay]]: Standard cargo capacity amounts to 13.0 [[ton]]s.
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* [[Ship's Locker]]
 
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== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
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Even the smallest ships carry ''[[Lifeboat]]s'' or ''[[Launch]]es.''
  
 
=== Most Common Standardized Smallcraft Types ===
 
=== Most Common Standardized Smallcraft Types ===
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# [[Cutter|Cutter (50-ton)]]
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# [[Lifepod|Type-QPL Small Pod/Lifepod (5-ton)]]
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# [[Fighter|Fighter (10-ton)]]
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## [[Lifepod|Type-QAL/QLS Lifepod (5-ton)]]
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# [[Launch|Launch (20-ton)]]
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# [[Fighter|Type-QF Fighter (10-ton)]]  
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## [[Hunting Launch]]
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# [[Lifeboat|Type-QA Light Launch (10-ton)]]
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## [[Modular Launch]]
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## [[Lifeboat|Lifeboat (10-ton)]]  
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# [[Pinnace|Pinnace (40-ton)]]
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## [[Lifeboat|Cockboat (10-ton)]]
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# [[Ship's Boat|Ship's Boat (30-ton)]]
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# [[Launch|Type-QL Launch (20-ton)]]  
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# [[Shuttle|Shuttle (95-ton)]]
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## [[Gig|Type-QG Gig (20-ton)]]  
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# [[Slow Boat|Slow Boat (30-ton)]]
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# [[Ship's Boat|Type-QB Boat (30-ton)]]
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# [[Slow Pinnace|Slow Pinnace (40-ton)]]
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## [[Slow Boat|Slow Boat (30-ton)]]
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## [[Ship's Boat|Fastboat (30-ton)]] '' ( »» [[Ship's Boat|Shipsboat (30-ton)]])''
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== History & Background (Dossier) ==
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# [[Pinnace|Type-QN Pinnace (40-ton)]]
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Even the smallest ships carry ''[[Lifeboat]]s'' or ''[[Launch]]es.'' It has become one of the eight most popular and commonly encountered [[smallcraft]] designs found within [[Charted Space]].
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## [[Slow Pinnace|Slow Pinnace (40-ton)]]
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## [[Fuel Skimmer|Fuel Skimmer (40-ton)]]
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# [[Cutter|Type-QC Cutter]]
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## [[Cutter|Modular Cutter (50-ton)]]
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## [[Cutter|Heavy Modular Cutter (Multicutter - 90 ton)]]
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# [[Shuttle|Type-QS Shuttle]]  
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## [[Shuttle|Passenger Shuttle (90-ton)]]
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## [[Shuttle|Cargo Shuttle (95-ton)]]
  
 
=== Selected Variant Types & Classes ===
 
=== Selected Variant Types & Classes ===
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''[[Launch]]:''
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{{Ship referral tree|name=Launch|tdes=AK|  class1=Civilian Ship | class2=Trader| class3=Smallcraft}}
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# [[Type U class Launch]]
 
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## [[Asia class Launch]]
 
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''[[Life Boat]]:''
 
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# [[Type U class Auxiliary]]
 
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## [[Interstellar Lifesaver class Lifeboat]]
 
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## [[KSbA Model A-23 class Lifeboat]]
 
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## [[Lifeboat (ISW Period)]]
 
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## [[Longevity class Lifeboat]]
 
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## [[Model 292 class Life Boat]]
 
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## [[Reprieve class Escape Pod]]
 
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## [[SK-3 class Lifeboat]]
 
  
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== References & Contributors (Sources) ==
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== References ==
 
{{Metadata}}
 
{{Metadata}}
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{{CT-Ship-Design}}
 
{{Intermediate}}
 
{{Intermediate}}
 
{{Sources
 
{{Sources
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|S1= {{Ludography cite|name= Starships|page=18|version=Classic Traveller}}
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| {{Ludography cite|name= Starships |page=18|version=Classic Traveller}}
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|S2= {{Ludography cite|name= Imperial Encyclopedia|page=78}}
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| {{Ludography cite|name= Adventure Class Ships Volume 1 |page= TBD}}
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|S3= {{Ludography cite|name= Starships|page=8|version=Marc Miller's Traveller}}
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| {{Ludography cite|name= The Spinward Marches Campaign |page= TBD}}
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|S4= [[SGS: Imperial Small Craft]]
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| {{Ludography cite|name= Imperial Encyclopedia |page=78}}
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|S5= [[SGS: Imperial Small Craft Vol. 2]]
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| {{Ludography cite|name= Starship Operator's Manual |page=58 |version=MegaTraveller}}
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|S6= [[Golden Age Starships 3: Archaic small craft, shuttles, and gigs]]
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| {{Ludography cite|name= Brilliant Lances |page= 46 |article=Technical Booklet}}
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|S7= [[20-ton Launch Deckplans]]
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| {{Ludography cite|name= Starships |page=8|version=Marc Miller's Traveller}}
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|S8= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]]
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| {{Ludography cite|name= SGS: Imperial Small Craft |page=TBD}}
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|S9= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[User:Maksim-Smelchak|Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]
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| {{Ludography cite|name= SGS: Imperial Small Craft Vol. 2 |page=TBD}}
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}}
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| {{Ludography cite|name= Archaic Small Craft, Shuttles, and Gigs |page=TBD}}
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| {{Ludography cite|name= 20-ton Launch Deckplans |page=TBD}}
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| {{Ludography cite|name=Core Rulebook|version=Mongoose Traveller|page= 132}}
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}}
  
 
[[Category: Smallcraft]]
 
[[Category: Smallcraft]]
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[[Category: Third Imperium]]
 
 
[[Category: Third Imperium Ship]]
 
[[Category: Third Imperium Ship]]
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{{LE|Ship|Ship type definitions‎|}}
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{{LE|Ships|Ship type definitions‎}}

Latest revision as of 03:36, 27 November 2025

Launch
Launch-WH-Keith-MT-Imp-Encyclo-Pg-34 03-July-2018a.jpg
Type: A Tradker
Category Smallcraft
Size 20 Tons
Hull Configuration Cylinder Hull
Streamlining Streamlined Hull
Tech Level TL–8
Engineering
Computer None
Jump J-0
Maneuver 1 G
Armaments
Hardpoints 0
Accommodations
Staterooms 0
Personnel
Crew 2
High/Mid Passengers 0
Payload
Cargo 13 Tons
Fuel tank 1 Tons
Construction
Construction Time 6 Months
Origin Third Imperium
Price
Cost MCr14
Statistics
Quick Ship Profile A-2S10
Images
Blueprint No
Illustration No
Source
Canon Published, canon design
Designer Loren Wiseman
Design System High Guard
Era 1105
Reference Starships 18.

A Launch (...also called Lifeboat) uses a 20-ton hull, is capable of 1-G acceleration, carries one ton of fuel tankage, and has a crew of two. [1]

It is also known as the Type U class Utility Craft. It typically comes in a 20 ton smallcraft variation, but other variations are possible including larger bigcraft.

Description (Specifications)[edit]

A launch may mount missile racks and sandcasters; it may not mount lasers as weapons. The craft has thirteen tons excess space available for custom use, and typically cost MCr14. [1]

Image Repository[edit]

  1. A stock Launch image by a famous starcraft artist.
    Launch-WH-Keith-MT-Imp-Encyclo-Pg-34 03-July-2018a.jpg

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 / Hull 20 tons.
2. Crew x2 crew.
3. Performance Propulsion:
4. Electronics Model/1 flt ship computer.
5. Hardpoints x1 hardpoints.
6. Armament / Weaponry The normal weapons fit-out for it is:
7. Defenses Defensive Equipment:
8. Craft None.
9. Fuel Treatment None.
10. Cost MCr14.
11. Construction Time 6 months to build, 4 months in quantity.
12. Remarks Other Equipment:

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

Even the smallest ships carry Lifeboats or Launches.

Most Common Standardized Smallcraft Types[edit]

  1. Type-QPL Small Pod/Lifepod (5-ton)
    1. Type-QAL/QLS Lifepod (5-ton)
  2. Type-QF Fighter (10-ton)
  3. Type-QA Light Launch (10-ton)
    1. Lifeboat (10-ton)
    2. Cockboat (10-ton)
  4. Type-QL Launch (20-ton)
    1. Type-QG Gig (20-ton)
  5. Type-QB Boat (30-ton)
    1. Slow Boat (30-ton)
    2. Fastboat (30-ton) ( »» Shipsboat (30-ton))
  6. Type-QN Pinnace (40-ton)
    1. Slow Pinnace (40-ton)
    2. Fuel Skimmer (40-ton)
  7. Type-QC Cutter
    1. Modular Cutter (50-ton)
    2. Heavy Modular Cutter (Multicutter - 90 ton)
  8. Type-QS Shuttle
    1. Passenger Shuttle (90-ton)
    2. Cargo Shuttle (95-ton)

Selected Variant Types & Classes[edit]

41 Representative Launch (AK) Classes[edit]

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

Civilian Ship - Trader - Smallcraft - Type AK Launch


References[edit]

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