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|name     = Pytheas class Exploratory Cruiser
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|name         = Pytheas class Exploratory Cruiser
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|aerodynam= [[Unstreamlined Hull]]
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|image        =
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|agility  = X
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|caption      =
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|alsosee = [[Science Vessel]]
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|tdes        = SL
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|architect= TBD
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|type        = Exploration Vessel
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|blueprint= No
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|canon    = Yes. Published, canon starship design.
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|size-cat    = BCS
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|caption = TBD
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|size        = 3000
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|cargo    = X
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|hull        = Close Structure Hull
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|cost     = X
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|aerodynam   = Streamlined Hull
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|crew    = X
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|TL          = 13
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|enlisted = X
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|EOS      = Still in active service.
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  |model      = Model/4
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|era      = 1105
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|jump        = 4
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|footnote = [[Starship]]s are designed with the [[Classic Traveller]] format, using [[High Guard (book)|High Guard]].
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|g          = 1.2
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|g       = X
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|fuelTreatment = Scoops, Purifier
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|hp      = X
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|hpass   = X
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  |hp          = 15
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|hull     = TBD Hull
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|weapons    = 3 triple missile turret, 7 triple sandcaster turret, 5 triple laser turret
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|illustration= No
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|screens     = Meson screen, Nuclear Damper
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|image   = Wiki Navy.png
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|  
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|IOC      = Unknown
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|staterooms  = 36
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|jump    = X
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|bunks      =  
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|lpass    = X
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|seats      =  
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|marines = X
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|lowberths  =  
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|model   = [[Model/TBD]]
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|officers = X
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|crew       = 66
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|origin   = Third Imperium
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|officers    =  
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|QSP     = LU-TBD
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|enlisted   =
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|ref      = {{Ludography ref|name= First In |page= 41 }}
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|pilots      =
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|size     = X
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|marines     =
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|size-cat = ACS
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|frozenwatch =
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|tdes    = LU
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|passengers  = 0
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|TL      = X
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|steerage   =  
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|type    = Exploratory Cruiser
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|Lpass      =  
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|usp      = LU-TBD
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|manufacturer= Various
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|cargo      = 290
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|fuel        = 1200
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|craft      = 200t spacedock
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  |features    = 20 labs, logistics, survey
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|reserved   =  
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|construction =  
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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        = 867.98
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|architect  =
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|maintenance =
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|QSP         =  
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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    = Jon F. Zeigler
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|designSystem = GURPS Traveller
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|era        = 1130
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|ref        = {{Ludography ref|name= First In |page= 41 }}
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|footnote    =  
 
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The [[Pytheas class Exploratory Cruiser]] is a scouting [[starship]].
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The [[Pytheas class Exploratory Cruiser]] is a {{TL|13}} [[Exploratory Cruiser]].
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* It is a [[paramilitary ship]] and a [[Exploratory Cruiser]].
 
  
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== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
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== Description ==
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No information yet available.
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One of the largest ships in the {{IISS}} fleet, the ''Pytheas'' class is used for long-range expeditions outside Imperial space. It is more heavily armed and defended than most IISS ships, able to hide, run, or fight as appropriate.  
  
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=== Image Repository ===
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== History & Background ==
 
No information yet available.  
 
No information yet available.  
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=== General Description & Deck Plans ===
 
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No information yet available.
 
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=== 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 [[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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!colspan="3"|'''Basic Ship Characteristics''' {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 10 |version= Classic Traveller}}
 
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| [[Ton|Tonnage]] / [[Hull]]
 
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| TBD [[ton]]s.
 
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| 2.
 
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| [[Crew]]
 
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| x[[TBD]] [[crew]].
 
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| [[Maneuver Drive|Performance]] / Engineering
 
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| ''Propulsion:''
 
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* [[Jump Drive|Jump]]-0 [[NAFAL]]
 
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* TBD-G acceleration
 
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* [[Power Plant]]-TBD
 
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* TBD-[[EP]]s
 
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* [[Ship Agility|Agility]]-TBD
 
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| Main Section / [[Ship's Computer|Electronics]]
 
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| [[Model/TBD]] [[fib]] [[ship computer]].
 
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| [[Ship's Hardpoint|Hardpoints]]
 
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| xTBD [[hardpoint]]s.
 
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| [[Ship's Weapon|Armament]] / [[Weapon]]ry
 
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| The normal weapons fit-out for it is:
 
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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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| [[Ship's Defense|Defenses]]
 
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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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| [[Subcraft|Craft]] / [[Drone]]s
 
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| None
 
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| [[Fuel Purification Plant|Fuel Treatment]]
 
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| ''[[Ship Equipment|Fueling Equipment]]:''
 
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* #.0 tons of [[fuel]].
 
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** [[Fuel Scoop]]s
 
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** [[Fuel Treatment Plant]]
 
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| 10.
 
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| [[Imperial Currency|Cost]]
 
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| [[MCr]]TBD.
 
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| 11.
 
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| [[Naval Architecture|Construction Time]]
 
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| TBD months to build, TBD months in quantity.
 
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| Remarks
 
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| ''[[Ship Equipment|Other Equipment]]:''
 
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* [[Cargo Bay]]: Standard cargo capacity amounts to TBD.0 [[ton]]s.
 
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* [[Ship's Locker]]
 
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== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
 
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No information yet available.
 
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=== Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities ===
 
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''Vessel Peculiarities:'' No information yet available.
 
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''Class Naming Practice/s:'' No information yet available.
 
  
 
=== Selected Variant Types & Classes ===
 
=== Selected Variant Types & Classes ===
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{{:Referral-Tree-Type-LU-Survey-Ship}}
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{{Ship referral tree|name=Exploration Vessel|tdes=SL}}
  
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== References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) ==
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== References ==
 
{{Metadata}}
 
{{Metadata}}
 
{{GT-Ship-Design}}
 
{{GT-Ship-Design}}
 
{{Intermediate}}
 
{{Intermediate}}
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{{Detail}}
 
 
{{Sources
 
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|S1= {{Ludography cite|name= High Guard |page= 20-37 |version= Classic Traveller}} (Design Sequence Used)
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| {{Ludography cite|name= First In |page= 41 }} / DECK PLANS: (None)  
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|S2= {{Ludography cite|name= First In |page= 41 }} / DECK PLANS: (None)  
 
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|S3= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]]
 
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|S4= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]
 
 
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[[Category: Third Imperium]]
 
 
[[Category: Third Imperium Ship]]
 
[[Category: Third Imperium Ship]]
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{{LEN|}}
 

Revision as of 14:08, 23 February 2023

Pytheas class Exploratory Cruiser
Type: SL Exploration Vessel
Category BCS
Size 3,000 Tons
Hull Configuration Close Structure Hull
Streamlining Streamlined Hull
Tech Level TL–13
Engineering
Computer Model/4
Jump J-4
Maneuver 1.2 G
Fuel Treatment Scoops, Purifier
Armaments
Hardpoints 15
Offensive 3 triple missile turret, 7 triple sandcaster turret, 5 triple laser turret
Defensive Meson screen, Nuclear Damper
Accommodations
Staterooms 36
Personnel
Crew 66
High/Mid Passengers 0
Payload
Cargo 290 Tons
Fuel tank 1,200 Tons
Carried craft 200t spacedock
Special features 20 labs, logistics, survey
Construction
Origin Third Imperium
Price
Cost MCr867.98
Images
Blueprint No
Illustration No
Source
Canon Published, canon design
Designer Jon F. Zeigler
Design System GURPS Traveller
Era 1130
Reference First In 41.

The Pytheas class Exploratory Cruiser is a TL–13 Exploratory Cruiser.

Description

One of the largest ships in the Imperial Interstellar Scout Service fleet, the Pytheas class is used for long-range expeditions outside Imperial space. It is more heavily armed and defended than most IISS ships, able to hide, run, or fight as appropriate.

History & Background

No information yet available.

Selected Variant Types & Classes

11 Representative Exploration Vessel (SL) Classes

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

Type SL Exploration Vessel


References

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GURPS Traveller This ship was originally designed using GURPS Traveller ship design rules.
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