Salazar class Light Cruiser
| Salazar class Light Cruiser | |
|---|---|
 Salazar class Light Cruiser | |
| Type: CL Light Cruiser | |
| Size | 13,100 Tons |
| Hull Configuration | [[{{{hull}}}]] |
| Tech Level | TL–11 |
| Engineering | |
| Computer | Model/5fib Computer |
| Jump | J-2 |
| Maneuver | 2 G |
| Armaments | |
| Hardpoints | 131 |
| Accommodations | |
| Staterooms | 0 |
| Personnel | |
| Crew | 201 with 55 Marines |
| Officers | 35 |
| Enlisted | 166 |
| Marines | 55 |
| High/Mid Passengers | 0 |
| Payload | |
| Cargo | 30 Tons |
| Fuel tank | 0 Tons |
| Construction | |
| Origin | Distant Fringe |
| Price | |
| Cost | MCr 12,892.988 in quantity: MCr 10,314.39 |
| Architect fee | MCrRonald B. Kline, Jr. |
| Source | |
| Canon | Unpublished, fan design |
| Starships are designed with the Classic Traveller format, using High Guard Shipyard v1.13 written by Andrea Vallance. | |
The Salazar class Light Cruiser is a potent warship operated within the Distant Fringe.
Description / Specifications
A prototype and two production models have been laid down thus far. These vessels operate in the Far Home Sector of the Distant Fringe. The Salazar serves as the flagship for the fleet and is under the personal command of the Fleet Admiral.
Hull / Engineering
The partially streamlined cylindrical structure hull is fitted with fuel scoops and on board fuel purification for wilderness gas giant refueling. It has jump 2 range Jump and 2 G acceleration with a 2 emergency agility rating. It carries enough internal fuel for a jump 2 with a jump 1 reserve.
Main Section
It carries a model 5 fib computer, a back up computer in the event of battle damage. It carries two platoons of fleet marines for a total of 55 rapid response jump troops
Armament
They are armed with a pair of Bet Tan Mk 7 particle accelerator bays. They serve as a guided missile platform with eight heavy missile bays. For missile and anti-fighter point defense and CQB they use forty-two independently targetable plasma cannons to shed enemy missile salvos.
Defenses
The hull is fully armored. The hull is heavily compartmentalized with thick bulkheads and a reinforced internal structure.
Subcraft
The vessel has twelve 20 dton Skiffs to handle troop transport and recovery. They can be modified to handle a variety of utilitarian functions and can serve as life boats.
Background / History
Designed and built by Saldazar (1633 Far Home) A341753-B after 164 weeks for the prototype and 132 weeks for the production models at modest expense. In keeping with the Saldazar Security Squadron's internal security mission, this class was designed with a defensive mindset. They carry the best armor available matched with an effective weapon's suite. Three are currently in service.
References & Contributors / Sources
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- Book 5 High Guard GDW 1980 (Design sequence used)
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis), Captain, and Lead Naval Architect Ronald B. Kline, Jr. of the Imperial Navy