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| − | | | + | |name = TBD class Attack Boat |
| − | |image=| | + | |aerodynam= [[Unstreamlined Hull]] |
| − | |origin=[[ | + | |agility = 4 |
| − | + | |alsosee = [[Escort]] | |
| − | + | |architect= [[Ronald B. Kline, Jr.]] | |
| − | + | |blueprint= No | |
| − | + | |canon = No. Unpublished, non-canon fan design. | |
| − | | | + | |caption = TBD |
| − | + | |cargo = X | |
| − | | | + | |cost = X |
| − | + | |crew = X | |
| − | + | |enlisted = X | |
| − | + | |EOS = Still in active service. | |
| + | |era = 1105 | ||
| + | |footnote = [[Starship]]s are designed with the [[Classic Traveller]] format, using [[High Guard Shipyard]] v1.13 written by [[Andrea Vallance]]. | ||
| + | |g = X | ||
| + | |hp = X | ||
| + | |hpass = X | ||
| + | |hull = TBD Hull | ||
| + | |illustration= No | ||
| + | |image = Wiki Navy.png | ||
| + | |IOC = Unknown | ||
| + | |jump = X | ||
| + | |lpass = X | ||
| + | |marines = X | ||
| + | |model = [[Model/TBD]] | ||
| + | |officers = X | ||
| + | |origin = Third Imperium | ||
| + | |QSP = TBD | ||
| + | |ref = Fan: [[Ronald B. Kline, Jr.]] | ||
| + | |size = X | ||
| + | |size-cat = ACS | ||
| + | |tdes = X | ||
| + | |TL = x | ||
| + | |type = X | ||
| + | |usp = TBD | ||
| + | |manufacturer= Various | ||
| + | |||
| + | |name = Hatchet class Light Corvette | ||
| + | |aerodynam= [[Streamlined Hull]] | ||
| + | |alsosee = [[Corvette]] | ||
| + | |architect= Ade Stewart | ||
| + | |blueprint= No | ||
| + | |canon = No | ||
| + | |caption = Unpublished, non-canon fan design. | ||
| + | |cargo = 10 | ||
| + | |crew = 21 | ||
| + | |cost = 1008.709 (base)<br>[[MCr]]806.968 (qty) | ||
| + | |IOC = No information yet available. | ||
| + | |enlisted = 16 | ||
| + | |footnote = [[Starship]]s are designed with the [[Classic Traveller]] format, using [[High Guard (book)|Book 5 High Guard]] | ||
| + | |g = 4 | ||
| + | |hp = 10 | ||
| + | |hpass = 0 | ||
| + | |hull = [[Wedge Hull]] | ||
| + | |image = Distant Fringe Logo.gif | ||
| + | |jump = 2 | ||
| + | |lpass = 6 | ||
| + | |marines = 27 | ||
| + | |model = [[Model/3]] | ||
| + | |officers = 5 | ||
| + | |origin = Distant Fringe | ||
| + | |QSP = No information yet available. | ||
| + | |ref = None | ||
| + | |size = 1000 | ||
| + | |size-cat = [[ACS]] | ||
| + | |tdes = ECE | ||
| + | |TL = 11 | ||
| + | |type = Close Escort | ||
| + | |usp = EL–A124432–800000–40003-0 | ||
| + | |manufacturer= Various | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | The [[Hatchet class Light Corvette]] is a [[Close Escort]]. | ||
| + | * It is a [[Paramilitary Ship]] and a [[Warship]]. | ||
| + | * Please also see [[AAB]] article: [[Ships of the Distant Fringe]]. | ||
| + | * Please also see [[AAB]] article: [[Warships of the Distant Fringe]]. | ||
| − | == Description | + | == Description ([[Specifications]]) == |
| − | A generic class of small warship, the Light Corvette is | + | A generic class of small warship, the Light Corvette is an escort vessel frequently encountered along [[Star Lane]]s within the [[Distant Fringe]] region. It is classified as a Close Escort and is constructed as a [[Conventional Pattern Starships|conventional]] design. Similar designs have been in use from the time the [[Distant Fringe]] was first settled. |
| + | * The vessel is a [[TL-11]] design. | ||
| − | === | + | === Image Repository === |
| − | + | # A side view of a [[Hatchet class Light Corvette]]. <br> [[File:J2 1000dT Light Corvette.jpg|500px]] | |
| − | === | + | === Basic Ship Characteristics === |
| − | + | 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}} | |
| − | === | + | {| class="wikitable sortable" |
| − | + | |+ '''Basic Ship Characteristics''' {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 10 |version= Classic Traveller}} | |
| + | |- | ||
| + | ! No. | ||
| + | ! Category | ||
| + | ! Remarks | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | 1. | ||
| + | | [[Ton|Tonnage]] | ||
| + | | The ''Hatchet'' class is constructed using a 1,000 [[Ton|dTon]] [[hull]] built in a generally [[Wedge Hull|wedge]]-shaped configuration. The [[hull]] is fully [[Streamlined Hull|streamlined]], giving good [[Atmosphere|atmospheric]] performance that is further enhanced by its onboard [[Gravity Control Technology|gravitic]] systems. | ||
| + | * Individual sections of the ship are divided by [[Bulkhead Wall|bulkhead wall]]s. | ||
| + | * There are multiple [[airlock]]s located around the vessel. The [[cargo hold]] is accessed by doors and has a loading ramp. | ||
| + | * The vessel has sturdy [[Landing Gear|retractable legs]], allowing surface landings. | ||
| + | |- | ||
| − | * | + | | 2. |
| + | | [[Crew]] | ||
| + | | 21 personnel. | ||
| + | * 9x Command, 3x [[Engineer]]ing, 6x [[Gunner]]y, 2x [[Service Crew]], and 1x Flight. | ||
| + | * The vessel typically carries 27 marines (26 troopers and an officer). | ||
| − | + | ''Accommodations'' | |
| − | The ship has | + | |
| − | + | There are 30 [[Stateroom]]s. | |
| − | === | + | * 15 [[Stateroom]]s are given over to [[Crew Quarters|crew quarters]]. The command crew have individual cabins: all other quarters are double occupancy. |
| − | The | + | * 14 [[Stateroom]]s are available for ship's troops (who travel double occupancy), officers (who travel single occupancy) or important passengers. |
| + | ** The remaining one [[stateroom]] is fitted out as a [[Sick Bay|medical bay]]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | There are 6 [[Cold sleep#Low berth|Low Berth]]s, primarily used for emergency medical purposes. | ||
| + | |||
| + | Accessible areas of the [[hull]] are fitted with [[grav plate]]s and [[inertial compensator]]s and have full [[Life Support|life support]] and [[Ship Environmental Control|environmental systems]]. | ||
| + | * There are internal monitoring and security systems throughout the vessel. Sections of the ship can be isolated in the event of an emergency. | ||
| + | * There are multiple [[Emergency Locker]]s. | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | 3. | ||
| + | | [[Maneuver Drive|Performance]] | ||
| + | | The vessel mounts a [[DeVoss Drive|DeVoss]]-type [[Jump]]-2 drive, a [[Maneuver Drive|Maneuver]]-4 drive, and a [[Power Plant]]-4, giving performance of Jump-2, 4-G acceleration, and producing 40 [[Energy Point]]s. The ship has an agility rating of 2 and an emergency agility of 4. The internal [[Fuel Tank|fuel tankage]] is sufficient for two [[Jumpspace|Jump]]-2s and gives the [[power plant]] 6 [[week]]s duration. | ||
| + | * The engineering section has a main control room. | ||
| + | ** Ladders, gantries and platforms give access to the machinery. | ||
| + | * The jump drive utilizes a hull grid. | ||
| + | * The jump drive is fitted with a [[jump governor]]. | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | 4. | ||
| + | | [[Ship's Computer|Electronics]] | ||
| + | | Adjacent to the bridge is a [[Model/4 Computer]]: the vessel has a backup [[Model/4 Computer]]. | ||
| + | * There are multiple [[workstation]]s and [[Control Panel|control points]] throughout the vessel. | ||
| + | * The vessel is fitted with [[Communications_Equipment#Shipboard_Communications|communications equipment]], an advanced [[Ship Sensor Suite|sensor array]], full [[ECM]], and has an [[Avionics|avionics suite]]. | ||
| + | ** It is fitted with backup commo and sensor systems. | ||
| + | * It has a [[transponder]] unit that can be deactivated on command. | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | 5. | ||
| + | | [[Ship's Hardpoint|Hardpoints]] | ||
| + | | x10 [[hardpoint]]s. | ||
| + | * The listed weapons systems are typical for the design. Alternative weaponry may be designated for specific missions. | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | 6. | ||
| + | | [[Ship's Weapon|Armament]] | ||
| + | | The normal [[Starship Weapon|weapons]] fit-out for a Light Corvette is: | ||
| + | * x4 triple [[Beam Laser]] [[turret]]s, forming two batteries each of 2 linked [[turret]]s | ||
| + | * x6 triple [[Anti-Shipping Missile|Missile]] [[turret]]s, forming three batteries each of 2 linked [[turret]]s | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | 7. | ||
| + | | [[Ship's Defense|Defenses]] | ||
| + | | The [[hull]] is plated and structurally reinforced, with an [[Heavy Armor|armor]] rating of 8. | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | 8. | ||
| + | | [[Smallcraft|Craft]] | ||
| + | | ''Flight Section'' | ||
| + | * x1 40-[[Ton|dTon]] [[Fringian Ship's Boat|Ship's Boat]]. | ||
| + | The [[subcraft]] is housed in a dedicated [[hanger]]: the [[hanger]] can be sealed and has a total volume of 52 [[Ton|dTon]]s. | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | 9. | ||
| + | | [[Fuel Purification Plant|Fuel Treatment]] | ||
| + | | The vessel has internal fuel tankage of 240 [[Ton|dTon]]s. | ||
| + | * The hull is fitted with [[fuel scoop]]s. | ||
| + | * The vessel is equipped with [[fuel purification]] equipment. | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | 10. | ||
| + | | [[Imperial Currency|Cost]] | ||
| + | | The basic cost of the vessel is [[MCr]]1008.709. | ||
| + | * If multiple examples of the design are ordered all of the ships in the production run qualify for a 20% discount, which reduces the price per unit to [[MCr]]806.968. | ||
| + | * The vessel and its [[small craft|subcraft]] are standard designs. Detailed architectural plans are widely available and no design fee is chargeable. | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | 11. | ||
| + | | [[Naval Architecture|Construction Time]] | ||
| + | | 120 [[week]]s (30 months) as standard. | ||
| + | * Build times can be reduced by mass production and the efficiencies such processes generate, by increased financing, and by allotting additional yard resources and facilities to the construction contract. | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | 12. | ||
| + | | Comments | ||
| + | | Standard cargo capacity amounts to 10 [[Ton|dTon]]s. | ||
| + | * The [[cargo hold]] can be sealed and has independent [[Life Support|life support]] and environmental systems. | ||
| + | * Sections of the [[cargo Hold|hold]] may be isolated if desired and can be provided with specialized environmental conditions. | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |} | ||
| + | |||
| + | == History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == | ||
| + | The design is representative and a large number of variants exist, particularly with regard to the allotted [[Starship Weapon|weapons systems]], onboard [[electronics]], and the fit out of internal spaces. | ||
| + | |||
| + | === Distant Fringe Vessels === | ||
| + | The [[Distant Fringe]] is said to be a far [[trailing]]-[[rimward]] area inhabited by colonists and refugees originating on [[Terra (world)|Terra]]. The region is extremely isolated, separated from the rest of [[Charted Space]] by vast, almost uncrossable [[rift]]s that were once broached by a system of [[calibration Point]]s and the use of [[tanker]]s. Those few academics within [[Charted Space]] who have found references to the [[Distant Fringe]] regard it as little more than a tall tale. Likewise, many of the inhabitants of the [[Distant Fringe]] believe the existence of [[Charted Space]] to be mythical.{{Unpublished cite|author= [[Maksim-Smelchak]] }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | [[Vessel]]s originating within the [[Distant Fringe]] are very rarely encountered outside of the region. However, [[misjump]]s do occur and [[Astrographic Phenomenon|anomalies]] with bizarre [[spacetime]] and [[Jumpspace]] effects exist: as such, [[Vessel|craft]] of this type are not entirely unknown within [[Charted Space]].{{Unpublished cite|author= [[Maksim-Smelchak]] }} | ||
| − | === | + | === Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities === |
| − | + | Each vessel within the class is named by the government of the [[polity|state]] that produces it. They generally draw on traditional naming protocols and it is not uncommon for a historical class name to be reused. | |
| + | * Individual vessels within the class are issued specific serial numbers and [[Transponder|transponder]] codes. | ||
| + | * Naming a ship is considered a serious affair and is generally accompanied by a traditional ceremony, usually pouring a local beverage over the bows of the craft. Starfarers tend to be superstitious folk and a ship with a frivolous name is considered "unlucky". | ||
| − | + | The class are nicknamed "axeheads" due to their upright wedge-shaped configuration. | |
| − | The | ||
| − | + | === Selected Variant Types & Classes === | |
| + | {{:Referral-Tree-Type-EC-Close-Escort}} | ||
| + | == References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) == | ||
{{Metadata}} | {{Metadata}} | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
{{Intermediate}} | {{Intermediate}} | ||
{{Detail}} | {{Detail}} | ||
{{Sources | {{Sources | ||
| − | |S1= | + | |S1= {{Ludography cite|name= High Guard |page= 20-37 |version= Classic Traveller}} (Design Sequence Used) |
| − | | | + | |S2= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]] |
| − | | | + | |S3= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus [[Adie Alegoric Stewart]] of the [[IISS]] |
| − | + | |S4= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]] | |
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{LEA| | + | [[Category: Distant Fringe]] |
| + | [[Category: Distant Fringe Ship]] | ||
| + | {{LEA|Ship|}} | ||
Latest revision as of 13:40, 10 November 2025
| Hatchet class Light Corvette | |
|---|---|
![]() Unpublished, non-canon fan design. | |
| Type: ECE Close Escort | |
| Category | [[ACS]] |
| Size | 1,000 Tons |
| Hull Configuration | [[Wedge Hull]] |
| Streamlining | Streamlined Hull |
| Tech Level | TL–11 |
| Engineering | |
| Computer | Model/3 |
| Jump | J-2 |
| Maneuver | 4 G |
| Armaments | |
| Hardpoints | 10 |
| Accommodations | |
| Staterooms | 0 |
| Personnel | |
| Crew | 21 |
| Officers | 5 |
| Enlisted | 16 |
| Marines | 27 |
| High/Mid Passengers | 0 |
| Payload | |
| Cargo | 10 Tons |
| Fuel tank | 0 Tons |
| Construction | |
| Origin | Distant Fringe |
| Year Operational | No information yet available. |
| End of Service | Still in active service. |
| Price | |
| Cost | MCr1,008.709 (base) MCr806.968 (qty) |
| Architect fee | MCrAde Stewart |
| Statistics | |
| Quick Ship Profile | No information yet available. |
| Images | |
| Blueprint | No |
| Illustration | No |
| Source | |
| Also see | Corvette |
| Canon | Published, non-canon design |
| Era | 1105 |
| Reference | None |
| Starships are designed with the Classic Traveller format, using Book 5 High Guard | |
The Hatchet class Light Corvette is a Close Escort.
- It is a Paramilitary Ship and a Warship.
- Please also see AAB article: Ships of the Distant Fringe.
- Please also see AAB article: Warships of the Distant Fringe.
Description (Specifications)[edit]
A generic class of small warship, the Light Corvette is an escort vessel frequently encountered along Star Lanes within the Distant Fringe region. It is classified as a Close Escort and is constructed as a conventional design. Similar designs have been in use from the time the Distant Fringe was first settled.
- The vessel is a TL-11 design.
Image Repository[edit]
- A side view of a Hatchet class Light Corvette.

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 craft) carried on the ship. Tonnage on the universal ship profile is shown in kilotons (thousands of tons) where necessary. [1]
| No. | Category | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tonnage | The Hatchet class is constructed using a 1,000 dTon hull built in a generally wedge-shaped configuration. The hull is fully streamlined, giving good atmospheric performance that is further enhanced by its onboard gravitic systems.
|
| 2. | Crew | 21 personnel.
Accommodations There are 30 Staterooms.
There are 6 Low Berths, primarily used for emergency medical purposes. Accessible areas of the hull are fitted with grav plates and inertial compensators and have full life support and environmental systems.
|
| 3. | Performance | The vessel mounts a DeVoss-type Jump-2 drive, a Maneuver-4 drive, and a Power Plant-4, giving performance of Jump-2, 4-G acceleration, and producing 40 Energy Points. The ship has an agility rating of 2 and an emergency agility of 4. The internal fuel tankage is sufficient for two Jump-2s and gives the power plant 6 weeks duration.
|
| 4. | Electronics | Adjacent to the bridge is a Model/4 Computer: the vessel has a backup Model/4 Computer.
|
| 5. | Hardpoints | x10 hardpoints.
|
| 6. | Armament | The normal weapons fit-out for a Light Corvette is: |
| 7. | Defenses | The hull is plated and structurally reinforced, with an armor rating of 8. |
| 8. | Craft | Flight Section
The subcraft is housed in a dedicated hanger: the hanger can be sealed and has a total volume of 52 dTons. |
| 9. | Fuel Treatment | The vessel has internal fuel tankage of 240 dTons.
|
| 10. | Cost | The basic cost of the vessel is MCr1008.709. |
| 11. | Construction Time | 120 weeks (30 months) as standard.
|
| 12. | Comments | Standard cargo capacity amounts to 10 dTons.
|
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
The design is representative and a large number of variants exist, particularly with regard to the allotted weapons systems, onboard electronics, and the fit out of internal spaces.
Distant Fringe Vessels[edit]
The Distant Fringe is said to be a far trailing-rimward area inhabited by colonists and refugees originating on Terra. The region is extremely isolated, separated from the rest of Charted Space by vast, almost uncrossable rifts that were once broached by a system of calibration Points and the use of tankers. Those few academics within Charted Space who have found references to the Distant Fringe regard it as little more than a tall tale. Likewise, many of the inhabitants of the Distant Fringe believe the existence of Charted Space to be mythical.[3]
Vessels originating within the Distant Fringe are very rarely encountered outside of the region. However, misjumps do occur and anomalies with bizarre spacetime and Jumpspace effects exist: as such, craft of this type are not entirely unknown within Charted Space.[4]
Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities[edit]
Each vessel within the class is named by the government of the state that produces it. They generally draw on traditional naming protocols and it is not uncommon for a historical class name to be reused.
- Individual vessels within the class are issued specific serial numbers and transponder codes.
- Naming a ship is considered a serious affair and is generally accompanied by a traditional ceremony, usually pouring a local beverage over the bows of the craft. Starfarers tend to be superstitious folk and a ship with a frivolous name is considered "unlucky".
The class are nicknamed "axeheads" due to their upright wedge-shaped configuration.
Selected Variant Types & Classes[edit]
Military Vessel - Escort - Close Escort:
- Type EC class Close Escort
- Athune class Close Escort
- Breaker class Corvette
- Bunker class Close Escort
- Convoyer class Close Escort
- Cozzi class Corvette
- Durt class Escort Corvette
- Egek'aa class Corvette
- Emerald class Escort Corvette
- Eradicator class Escort Corvette
- Esqua class Escort Corvette
- Gazelle class Close Escort
- Gem class Close Escort
- Grisha class Corvette
- Hatchet class Light Corvette
- Hopkins class Escort Corvette
- Javelin class Escort Corvette
- Jimenez class Escort Corvette
- KE8 Blockade class Lancer
- KE9 Unleashed class Escort Corvette
- Kotaka class Escort Corvette
- Lancer class Corvette
- Malcolm class Corvette
- Mongoose class Close Escort
- Patrol class Close Escort
- Qatan class Escort Corvette
- Risa class Close Escort
- Shalis class Patrol Corvette
- Sieno class Close Escort
- Sii'kha class Escort Corvette
- Stalwart class Corvette
- Sultanhisar class Escort Corvette
- TC9 Forgald class Escort Corvette
- Toad SR7T class Yacht / Warsloop
- Type CE class Close Escort
- Type EC class Corvette
- Vaward class Close Escort
- Wasinki class Corvette
- Wyvern class Escort Corvette
- Xebec class Explorer
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
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- Marc Miller, Frank Chadwick, John Harshman. High Guard (Game Designers Workshop, 1980), 20-37. (Design Sequence Used)
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus Adie Alegoric Stewart of the IISS
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science
- ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 10.
- ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 10.
- ↑ Information provided to the library by Maksim-Smelchak
- ↑ Information provided to the library by Maksim-Smelchak
