Lance Marcus class Scout

Lance Marcus class Scout/Courier
A Marcus class Scout/Courier surveying a planet.
Type: SC Scout/Courier
Category	ACS
Size	100 Tons
Hull Configuration	Wedge Hull
Streamlining	Lifting Body Hull
Tech Level	TL–15
Engineering
Computer	Model/5
Jump	J-2
Maneuver	2 G
Armaments
Hardpoints	1
Accommodations
Staterooms	0
Personnel
Crew	2
Enlisted	1
High/Mid Passengers	0
Payload
Cargo	19.0 Tons
Fuel tank	0 Tons
Construction
Origin	Third Imperium
Year Operational	Unknown
End of Service	Still in active service.
Price
Cost	MCr84.53
Architect fee	MCrWill Richards
Statistics
Quick Ship Profile	SC-AL22
Images
Blueprint	Yes
Illustration	Yes
Source
Also see	Scout Vessel - Scout/Courier
Canon	Published, fan design
Era	1117
Starships are designed with the Classic Traveller format, using High Guard.

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General Description & Deck Plans

Basic Ship Characteristics

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History & Background (Dossier)

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Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities

Named after Scouts who have made major discoveries or more usually, just numbered, as they exist in the thousands. the Marcus class Scout has been well received by its crews who were accustomed to lower tech level scout couriers. one peculiarity is the ship's fuel scoops and filtering system which doubles as a water jet propulsion system for the craft. This system of refueling manages to serve two purposes, to provide fuel from remote locations and to help move the ship while it is floating on the surface of an ocean. Normally, scout ships would just use their maneuver drives on very low power. However, this caused problems with giving away the ship's position. By utilising the fuel scoops and filters as a electrically powered water jet propulsion system the crew could maneuver the ship rather easily with little noise or water spray compared to the maneuver drive. one added bonus that the scouts have discovered is the ship can now be used for water sports activities such as skiing, without the fear of killing the skier with the engine exhaust. The distinctive fins on this ship can also be used while maneuvering on an ocean surface, but also while in the atmosphere of a planet giving it an improved agility rating.

References & Contributors (Sources)

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• Marc Miller, Frank Chadwick, John Harshman. High Guard (Game Designers Workshop, 1980), 20-37. (Design Sequence Used)
• Author & Contributor: Will Richards