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| + | The [[ATV]] is used, in varying forms, on [[Imperial Fringe|frontier]] and [[Vacuum World|airless worlds]], or in situations where weather, atmosphere, or a [[Traveller Gene|traveller's]] intent preclude the use of [[air/raft]]s or [[aircraft]]. {{Page cite|name= Characters and Combat|page=18|version=Classic Traveller}} | ||
| + | * The term [[ATV]] ([[All Terrain Vehicle]]) includes [[AFV]] ([[Armored Fighting Vehicle]]) within its meaning. {{Page cite|name= Characters and Combat|page=18|version=Classic Traveller}} | ||
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| + | == Description (Specifications) == | ||
[[Air/raft]]s rely on solid-state [[Gravity control technology|anti-grav modules]] for lift and propulsion and are also known as fliers. | [[Air/raft]]s rely on solid-state [[Gravity control technology|anti-grav modules]] for lift and propulsion and are also known as fliers. | ||
* Most air/rafts are capable of reaching orbit (occupants must wear vacc suits) but the trip will take several (6 to 8) hours. An air/raft is ''not'' intended for extended spaceflight. Interface landers (spacecraft), [[G-carrier]]s, ship's gigs, shuttles, and other smallcraft perform similar roles. | * Most air/rafts are capable of reaching orbit (occupants must wear vacc suits) but the trip will take several (6 to 8) hours. An air/raft is ''not'' intended for extended spaceflight. Interface landers (spacecraft), [[G-carrier]]s, ship's gigs, shuttles, and other smallcraft perform similar roles. | ||
| − | == | + | === Common Air/Raft Features === |
Air/raft's commonly have the following features: | Air/raft's commonly have the following features: | ||
* Four independent, individually replaceable modules insure a maximum of safety, in that each provides one-quarter of the vehicle's total lift. | * Four independent, individually replaceable modules insure a maximum of safety, in that each provides one-quarter of the vehicle's total lift. | ||
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== History & Background (Dossier) == | == History & Background (Dossier) == | ||
| − | + | ATVs are quite reliable, rarely experiencing mechanical breakdowns, but are susceptible to off-road difficulties such as becoming bogged down in mud or sand, or trapped by jungle growth. Generally, driver expertise can reduce the odds of such problems and help avoid such difficulty. {{Page cite|name= Characters and Combat|page=18|version=Classic Traveller}} | |
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| TL-12 || [[Children's Air/Raft]] || Less than 1.0 tons || Cargo: 50.0000 Kiloliters | | TL-12 || [[Children's Air/Raft]] || Less than 1.0 tons || Cargo: 50.0000 Kiloliters | ||
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Revision as of 23:27, 16 May 2018
The ATV is used, in varying forms, on frontier and airless worlds, or in situations where weather, atmosphere, or a traveller's intent preclude the use of air/rafts or aircraft. [1]
- The term ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) includes AFV (Armored Fighting Vehicle) within its meaning. [2]
Description (Specifications)
Air/rafts rely on solid-state anti-grav modules for lift and propulsion and are also known as fliers.
- Most air/rafts are capable of reaching orbit (occupants must wear vacc suits) but the trip will take several (6 to 8) hours. An air/raft is not intended for extended spaceflight. Interface landers (spacecraft), G-carriers, ship's gigs, shuttles, and other smallcraft perform similar roles.
Common Air/Raft Features
Air/raft's commonly have the following features:
- Four independent, individually replaceable modules insure a maximum of safety, in that each provides one-quarter of the vehicle's total lift.
- A standard air/raft masses about 4 tons, and can carry a payload of about 4 tons, including the pilot and 3 passengers.
- Cruising speed is usually 100 kph, with unlimited range and endurance.
- Many air/rafts are open-topped and subject to the effects of weather and climate.
- The major drawbacks to the air/raft are its low load capacity, its relatively slow speed, and its susceptibility to weather (both the negative effects of bad weather on passengers and the slowing effects of high winds and buffeting).
- Also, most can be overloaded with passengers (a maximum of 8 can fit with minimal comfort) so long as the tonnage maximum is not exceeded.
History & Background (Dossier)
ATVs are quite reliable, rarely experiencing mechanical breakdowns, but are susceptible to off-road difficulties such as becoming bogged down in mud or sand, or trapped by jungle growth. Generally, driver expertise can reduce the odds of such problems and help avoid such difficulty. [3]
Selected Air/Raft Classes
TL Model Name Weight (Unloaded) Cargo TL-16 Trodall-class Air/Raft 4 tons Cargo: 0.6794 Kiloliters TL-13 Hurakan enclosed Air/Raft 3 tons Cargo: 20.0000 Kiloliters TL-13 Halcyon open Air/Raft 2 tons Cargo: 11.1670 Kiloliters TL-12 Children's Air/Raft Less than 1.0 tons Cargo: 50.0000 Kiloliters
References & contributors (Sources)
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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 Far Future Enterprises or by permission of the author. The page history lists all of the contributions.
- Marc Miller. Characters and Combat (Game Designers Workshop, 1977), 18.
- Classic Traveller Little Black Book Adventure 3 Twilight's Peak (book)
- Bryan Steele. Mercenary (Mongoose Publishing, 2008), .Frank Chadwick. Mercenary (Game Designers Workshop, 1978), .
- Classic Traveller Little Black Book Supplement 8 Library Data (A-M)
- Grand Census
- MegaTraveller 101 Vehicles
- MegaTraveller Imperial Encyclopedia
- MegaTraveller World Builder's Handbook
- Periodical: Third Imperium 10
- Traveller: The New Era Main Rulebook (pg. 363)
- Reformation Coalition Equipment Guide
- External Link: [1] (Trodall-class Air/raft)
- Author & Contributor: Bari Z. Stafford
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science
- ↑ Marc Miller. Characters and Combat (Game Designers Workshop, 1977), 18.
- ↑ Marc Miller. Characters and Combat (Game Designers Workshop, 1977), 18.
- ↑ Marc Miller. Characters and Combat (Game Designers Workshop, 1977), 18.