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|type=Auxiliaries#AM{{!}}Cargo Transport
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|cargo=1,000
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Designed and built in the [[Nexus (Ha 1526) (world)|Nexus]] system, the ''Jack Driscoll'' Class Bulk Freighter is a versatile transport well suited to operations in remote areas.
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== Description / Specifications ==
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The ''Jack Driscoll'' was originally designed as an armored transport for service with [[Nexus Fleet Forces]] operating within [[Halcyon Sector]]: the commercial variant has become ubiquitous. It is classified as a Cargo Transport and is constructed as a [[Long-Range Pattern Starships|long-range]] design. Broadly similar designs of vessel have been in use from the time the [[Distant Fringe]] was first settled.
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* The vessel is a TL 11 design.
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=== Hull ===
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The ''Jack Driscoll'' is constructed using a 5000 dTon hull built in a close structure configuration. The hull is partially streamlined, plated, and structurally reinforced, with a high guard armor rating of 1: the ship is equipped with fuel scoops.
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* [[Droptanks]]: The class is fitted with [[Droptanks]] capable of supporting an additional jump 2 for [[X-Range Starships|extended range]] operations.
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=== Engineering ===
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The vessel mounts a [[DeVoss Drive|DeVoss]]-type jump-2 drive, a maneuver-2 drive, and a power plant-2, giving performance of jump-2 and 2G acceleration. The ship has an agility rating of 1 and an emergency agility of 2. There is fuel tankage of 2,100 dTons, sufficient for two consecutive jump 2s and giving the power plant four weeks duration. The craft is fitted with a fuel purification plant.
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* The engineering section has a main control room.
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* The jump drive utilises a lanthanum hull grid.
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* The jump drive is fitted with a jump governor.
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Some variants of the class reduce the internal fuel tankage, reducing the ship to [[Conventional Pattern Starships|conventional]] performance but increasing the cargo capacity by 1000 dTons. Such vessels are often referred to as "Fat Jacks".
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=== Main Section ===
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Adjacent to the bridge is an efficient computer model/5: no backup computer is installed. There are 30 staterooms and 146 low berths (the cryo section, primarily used for transporting livestock). Double occupancy accommodations are required for all except the command crew. Seven staterooms are available to paying passengers. Cargo capacity amounts to 1000 dTons.
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* The vessel is fitted with communications equipment, a basic sensor array, and an avionics suite.
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==== Crew ====
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The ''Jack Driscoll'' requires 35 crew: 11x command, 7x engineering, 6x gunnery, 1x steward, 2x service, and 8x flight (who generally serve as additional service crew when not required for small craft operations).
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=== Armament ===
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The normal weapons fit-out for a ''Jack Driscoll'' class is:
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* 30x triple missile turrets, typically grouped into three batteries of 10 triple turrets.
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* 10x triple beam laser turrets, typically grouped into a single battery of 10 triple turrets.
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* 10x triple sand casters, typically grouped into a single battery of 10 triple turrets.
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=== Subcraft ===
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The ''Jack Driscoll'' carries an unusually large number of subcraft in order to facilitate cargo handling operations in remote areas. Its normal complement consists of 4x [[Fringian Shuttle|Shuttle]]s and 4x [[Fringian Launch|Launch]]es housed in dedicated hangers.
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* Some commercial ''Jack Driscoll''s sell off surplus small craft, with hanger space being converted to auxiliary holds and the reduction in crew releasing staterooms to paying passengers.
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=== Cost ===
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The basic cost of the vessel, complete with a full complement of subcraft, is MCr2,315.455.
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* The vessel and its subcraft are standard designs. Detailed architectural plans are widely available and no design fee is chargeable.
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* 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 MCr1,852.364.
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=== Notes ===
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The ''Jack Driscoll'' was originally developed for service with the [[Nexus Fleet Forces]]. It proved versatile and was used in a variety of roles, including private enterprise when the opportunity arose. Their rugged construction and excellent endurance made them incredibly popular with their crews and commercial variants (with downgraded sensor and defensive systems) soon began to be manufactured, both at [[Nexus (world)|Nexus]] and other rival shipyards. The ''Jack Driscoll'' class operates throughout the [[Distant Fringe]] region.
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* The military variant of the vessel continues to be highly sought after by both commercial and private interests.
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''See also'': [[Ships of the Distant Fringe]]
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==== Metadata ====
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{{Metadata}}
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== References & Contributors / Sources ==
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{{Intermediate}}
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{{Sources
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|S1= Book 5 High Guard GDW 1980
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|S2= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis), Captain, and Lead Naval Architect [[User:Ronald B. Kline, Jr.|Ronald B. Kline, Jr.]] of the [[Imperial Navy]]
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|S3= Author & Contributor:  Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus [[User: Alagoric|Adie Alegoric Stewart]] of the [[IISS]]
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}}
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{{LEN|Distant Fringe|Ships}}

Revision as of 23:59, 23 May 2018

Jack Driscoll Class Bulk Freighter
Type: AM Cargo Transport
Size 5,000 Tons
Hull Configuration [[{{{hull}}}]]
Tech Level TL–11
Engineering
Computer
Jump J-2
Maneuver 2 G
Armaments
Hardpoints 50
Accommodations
Staterooms 0
Personnel
Crew 60
High/Mid Passengers 0
Payload
Cargo 1,000 Tons
Fuel tank 0 Tons
Construction
Origin Distant Fringe
Price
Cost MCr2,315.455
in quantity 1,852.364
Source
Canon Unpublished, fan design
Nexus Fleet Forces

Designed and built in the Nexus system, the Jack Driscoll Class Bulk Freighter is a versatile transport well suited to operations in remote areas.

Description / Specifications

The Jack Driscoll was originally designed as an armored transport for service with Nexus Fleet Forces operating within Halcyon Sector: the commercial variant has become ubiquitous. It is classified as a Cargo Transport and is constructed as a long-range design. Broadly similar designs of vessel have been in use from the time the Distant Fringe was first settled.

  • The vessel is a TL 11 design.

Hull

The Jack Driscoll is constructed using a 5000 dTon hull built in a close structure configuration. The hull is partially streamlined, plated, and structurally reinforced, with a high guard armor rating of 1: the ship is equipped with fuel scoops.

Engineering

The vessel mounts a DeVoss-type jump-2 drive, a maneuver-2 drive, and a power plant-2, giving performance of jump-2 and 2G acceleration. The ship has an agility rating of 1 and an emergency agility of 2. There is fuel tankage of 2,100 dTons, sufficient for two consecutive jump 2s and giving the power plant four weeks duration. The craft is fitted with a fuel purification plant.

  • The engineering section has a main control room.
  • The jump drive utilises a lanthanum hull grid.
  • The jump drive is fitted with a jump governor.

Some variants of the class reduce the internal fuel tankage, reducing the ship to conventional performance but increasing the cargo capacity by 1000 dTons. Such vessels are often referred to as "Fat Jacks".

Main Section

Adjacent to the bridge is an efficient computer model/5: no backup computer is installed. There are 30 staterooms and 146 low berths (the cryo section, primarily used for transporting livestock). Double occupancy accommodations are required for all except the command crew. Seven staterooms are available to paying passengers. Cargo capacity amounts to 1000 dTons.

  • The vessel is fitted with communications equipment, a basic sensor array, and an avionics suite.

Crew

The Jack Driscoll requires 35 crew: 11x command, 7x engineering, 6x gunnery, 1x steward, 2x service, and 8x flight (who generally serve as additional service crew when not required for small craft operations).

Armament

The normal weapons fit-out for a Jack Driscoll class is:

  • 30x triple missile turrets, typically grouped into three batteries of 10 triple turrets.
  • 10x triple beam laser turrets, typically grouped into a single battery of 10 triple turrets.
  • 10x triple sand casters, typically grouped into a single battery of 10 triple turrets.

Subcraft

The Jack Driscoll carries an unusually large number of subcraft in order to facilitate cargo handling operations in remote areas. Its normal complement consists of 4x Shuttles and 4x Launches housed in dedicated hangers.

  • Some commercial Jack Driscolls sell off surplus small craft, with hanger space being converted to auxiliary holds and the reduction in crew releasing staterooms to paying passengers.

Cost

The basic cost of the vessel, complete with a full complement of subcraft, is MCr2,315.455.

  • The vessel and its subcraft are standard designs. Detailed architectural plans are widely available and no design fee is chargeable.
  • 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 MCr1,852.364.

Notes

The Jack Driscoll was originally developed for service with the Nexus Fleet Forces. It proved versatile and was used in a variety of roles, including private enterprise when the opportunity arose. Their rugged construction and excellent endurance made them incredibly popular with their crews and commercial variants (with downgraded sensor and defensive systems) soon began to be manufactured, both at Nexus and other rival shipyards. The Jack Driscoll class operates throughout the Distant Fringe region.

  • The military variant of the vessel continues to be highly sought after by both commercial and private interests.

See also: Ships of the Distant Fringe

Metadata

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References & Contributors / Sources

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