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Regardless of version, each position has a "factor" or value that represents an element of the ship.  Common elements include hull displacement [[ton]]s, [[hull]] configuration, [[computer]] type, [[weapon]]s, [[screen]]s, [[fighter]]s and the number of [[crew]].  
 
Regardless of version, each position has a "factor" or value that represents an element of the ship.  Common elements include hull displacement [[ton]]s, [[hull]] configuration, [[computer]] type, [[weapon]]s, [[screen]]s, [[fighter]]s and the number of [[crew]].  
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* VCR C2A23S ADNS : vargr cruise strike, 20000dt, jump 2, g 3, streamlined, armed, long duration, nonhumanoid, spinal mount weapon
 
* VCR C2A23S ADNS : vargr cruise strike, 20000dt, jump 2, g 3, streamlined, armed, long duration, nonhumanoid, spinal mount weapon
 
* FI F3704A EKM : fighter imperial, tech level 15, 30dt, 4g, airframed, energy, kinetic and missile weapons
 
* FI F3704A EKM : fighter imperial, tech level 15, 30dt, 4g, airframed, energy, kinetic and missile weapons
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Destroyer 		E-
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Fighter 		H-
Defense/Security 		I-
Combat Transport 		Q-
Combat Support 		S-
Scout 		U-
Utility 		X-
Commo 		Z-
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Tramp 		M-
Freighter 		R-
Liner 		T-
Transport 		G-
Industrial 		J-
Prospector 		K-
Expedition 		P-
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The Universal Ship Profile (USP) or Imperial Ship Profile is a quick, universal code for ships or vessels.

Please refer to the following AAB Library Data for more information:
Starship:

  • Speed of Travel
    • NAFAL (STL) - (Not As Fast As Light) / (Slower Than Light)
    • Light Speed (c)
    • FTL - (Faster Than Light) - "Superluminal"
    » Imperial Standard Astronomical Unit
    » Solomani Parsec
    » Vilani Parsec ("Deshi")
    » Imperial Standard Parsec


    Description (Specifications)

    The Imperial Ship Profile is used by the Scout Service to classify ship mission and performance. All together, the ship's vital statistics are presented in one short record.

    One version consists of three blocks in this order:

    • Ship mission codes
    • One number or letter each for:
      • Tech level
      • Size modifier (such as 4 for 40 tons or 40,000 tons)
      • Size indicator (such as 7 for 40 tons or A for 40,000 tons)
      • Jump performance
      • Acceleration performance
      • Hull configuration
    • Other features

    Regardless of version, each position has a "factor" or value that represents an element of the ship. Common elements include hull displacement tons, hull configuration, computer type, weapons, screens, fighters and the number of crew.


    History & Background (Dossier)

    The usage of the USP in various formats can be traced well back to the First Imperium although scholars argue much of the research.

    Selected USP examples

    Examples include:

    • MT C4831U LC : merchant transport, tech level 12, 400dt, jump 3, g 1, unstreamlined, cold sleepers, lab
    • VCR C2A23S ADNS : vargr cruise strike, 20000dt, jump 2, g 3, streamlined, armed, long duration, nonhumanoid, spinal mount weapon
    • FI F3704A EKM : fighter imperial, tech level 15, 30dt, 4g, airframed, energy, kinetic and missile weapons

    References & Contributors (Sources)

    This list of sources was used by the Traveller Wiki Editorial Team and individual contributors to compose this article. Copyrighted material is used under license from Mongoose Publishing or by permission of the author. The page history lists all of the contributions.
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