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A [[Barge|WB-class Barge]] is a non-[[FTL]] [[boat]], typically a kind of [[Bigcraft]] although smallcraft barges also exist.
 
A [[Barge|WB-class Barge]] is a non-[[FTL]] [[boat]], typically a kind of [[Bigcraft]] although smallcraft barges also exist.
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* The commonality for this grouping is a lack of a [[jump drive]] or [[FTL]] capability.
 
* The [[Supraclass]] designation is also known as [[Ship Mission]], [[Ship Mission Code]], Mission, or [[Ship Hull Designation]].
 
* The [[Supraclass]] designation is also known as [[Ship Mission]], [[Ship Mission Code]], Mission, or [[Ship Hull Designation]].
 
* It is a [[ship]] [[supraclass]].
 
* It is a [[ship]] [[supraclass]].
 
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=== Library Data Referral Tree ===
 
=== Library Data Referral Tree ===
 
Please refer to the following [[AAB]] [[Library Data]] for more information: <br>
 
Please refer to the following [[AAB]] [[Library Data]] for more information: <br>
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== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
 
== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
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Barges are system craft, boats designed to range a star system performing useful work. Some barges are used as subcraft off a tender, while many are based out of highports or space stations. Some perform ferry duties from a mainworld to a mining or farming colony on a non-mainworld planet. Jump ferries and shuttles are not included in this category. Barges were once historically categorized as towed vessels lacking independent propulsion, but contempory barges in Charted Space are almost always equipped with maneuver drives or other forms of propulsion.  
  
 
=== Image Repository ===
 
=== Image Repository ===
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# A [[Congo class Cargo Barge|''Congo'' class Cargo Barge]] in side view. <br> [[File:J-0 50dT Congo class Barge.jpg|400px]]
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# An [[Omicron class Heavy Lander|''Omicron'' class Heavy Lander]] in side view. <br> [[File:J0 400dT Interface Lander.jpg|400px]]
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# A [[Rysos class Battle Barge|''Rysos'' class Battle Barge]] in side view. <br> [[File:J0 1000dT Battle Barge.jpg|400px]]
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# An [[Elysium class Passenger Barge|''Elysium'' class Passenger Barge]] in side view. <br> [[File:J-0 1000dT Passenger Barge.jpg|400px]]
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# A [[Colossus class Heavy Lander|''Colossus'' class Heavy Lander]] in side view. <br> [[File:J0 1200dT Heavy Lander 2.jpg|400px]]
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# A [[Bluestone class Cargo Barge|''Bluestone'' class Cargo Barge]] in side view. <br> [[File:J0 3000dT Barge.jpg|400px]]
  
 
=== Strategy & Tactics (Doctrine) ===
 
=== Strategy & Tactics (Doctrine) ===
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=== Supraclass Roles ===
 
=== Supraclass Roles ===
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''Barge''s typically serve the following roles:
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''Barge''s typically serve the following roles: <br>
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''[[Bigcraft]] & [[Smallcraft]]:''
 
# [[Assault Transport]] (WBI)
 
# [[Assault Transport]] (WBI)
 
# [[Barge]] (WB) (Namesake)
 
# [[Barge]] (WB) (Namesake)
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# [[Battle Barge]] (WBI)
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# [[Battle Barge]] (WBG)
 
# [[Cargo Barge]] (WBC)
 
# [[Cargo Barge]] (WBC)
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# [[Combat Barge]] (WBI)
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# [[Combat Barge]] (WBG)
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# [[Combat Support Barge]] (WBQ)
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# [[Combat Transport Barge]] (WBI)
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# [[Infantry Barge]] (WBI)
 
# [[Landing Transport]] (WBC)
 
# [[Landing Transport]] (WBC)
 
# [[Passenger Barge]] (WBP)
 
# [[Passenger Barge]] (WBP)
 
# [[Portable Repair Dock]] (WBG)
 
# [[Portable Repair Dock]] (WBG)
 
# [[Troop Transport]] (WBI)
 
# [[Troop Transport]] (WBI)
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==== Civilian Subcraft ====
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Civilian [[subcraft]] (...both [[smallcraft]] and [[bigcraft]]) are carried by some of these [[vessel]]s:
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# [[Barge]] (WB)
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# [[Utility Craft]] (U)
  
 
=== Supraclass Archetypal Roles ===
 
=== Supraclass Archetypal Roles ===
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! Remarks
 
! Remarks
 
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|-
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| TBD
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| [[Barge]]
 
| WB
 
| WB
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| TBD
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| [[Colossus class Heavy Lander]]
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| None
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* W = World Craft, System Craft, [[etc.]]
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* B = Barge
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|-
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| [[Cargo Barge]]
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| WBC
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| [[Congo class Cargo Barge]]
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| None
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* C = Cargo
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|-
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| [[Battle Barge]]
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| WBG
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| [[Rysos class Battle Barge]]
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| None
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* G = Gunned
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|-
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| [[Combat Transport Barge]]
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| WBI
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| [[TBD class Barge]]
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| None
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* I = Infantry Lander
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|-
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| [[Passenger Barge]]
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| WBP
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| [[Elysium class Passenger Barge]]
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| None
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* P = Passenger
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|-
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| [[Combat Support Barge]]
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| WBQ
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| [[TBD class Barge]]
 
| None
 
| None
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* Q = Combat Support
 
|-
 
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!colspan="4"| ''NOTES:'' There is semantic overlap between many of the classes and codes. Some codes organize by mission or capability, others by size and [[ton]]nage, and yet others by other characteristics.
 
!colspan="4"| ''NOTES:'' There is semantic overlap between many of the classes and codes. Some codes organize by mission or capability, others by size and [[ton]]nage, and yet others by other characteristics.

Revision as of 00:12, 20 July 2019

Line Combatants (Primary - Capital) Escort Combatants (Secondary - Subcapital) Military Auxiliary (Tertiary)
B-
Battleship 		C-
Cruiser 		O-
Ortillery 		V-
Carrier 		D-
Destroyer 		E-
Escort 		F-
Fighter 		H-
Defense/Security 		I-
Combat Transport 		Q-
Combat Support 		S-
Scout 		U-
Utility 		X-
Commo 		Z-
Special
Mercantile Commercial Ships (Trade & Profit) Non-Mercantile Commercial Ships (Industry & Profit) Non-Commercial Ships (Nonprofit) System Craft (Intrastellar)
A-
Tramp 		M-
Freighter 		R-
Liner 		T-
Transport 		G-
Industrial 		J-
Prospector 		K-
Expedition 		P-
Corsair 		U-
Utility 		L-
Science 		N-
Medical 		Y-
Private 		WB-
Barge 		WA-
Satellite 		WO-
Space Station

A WB-class Barge is a non-FTL boat, typically a kind of Bigcraft although smallcraft barges also exist.

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    • Description (Specifications)

    Barges are system craft, boats designed to range a star system performing useful work. Some barges are used as subcraft off a tender, while many are based out of highports or space stations. Some perform ferry duties from a mainworld to a mining or farming colony on a non-mainworld planet. Jump ferries and shuttles are not included in this category. Barges were once historically categorized as towed vessels lacking independent propulsion, but contempory barges in Charted Space are almost always equipped with maneuver drives or other forms of propulsion.

    Image Repository

    1. A Congo class Cargo Barge in side view.
      J-0 50dT Congo class Barge.jpg
    2. An Omicron class Heavy Lander in side view.
      J0 400dT Interface Lander.jpg
    3. A Rysos class Battle Barge in side view.
      J0 1000dT Battle Barge.jpg
    4. An Elysium class Passenger Barge in side view.
      J-0 1000dT Passenger Barge.jpg
    5. A Colossus class Heavy Lander in side view.
      J0 1200dT Heavy Lander 2.jpg
    6. A Bluestone class Cargo Barge in side view.
      J0 3000dT Barge.jpg

    Strategy & Tactics (Doctrine)

    No information yet available.

    Supraclass Roles

    Barges typically serve the following roles:
    Bigcraft & Smallcraft:

    1. Assault Transport (WBI)
    2. Barge (WB) (Namesake)
    3. Battle Barge (WBG)
    4. Cargo Barge (WBC)
    5. Combat Barge (WBG)
    6. Combat Support Barge (WBQ)
    7. Combat Transport Barge (WBI)
    8. Infantry Barge (WBI)
    9. Landing Transport (WBC)
    10. Passenger Barge (WBP)
    11. Portable Repair Dock (WBG)
    12. Troop Transport (WBI)

    Civilian Subcraft

    Civilian subcraft (...both smallcraft and bigcraft) are carried by some of these vessels:

    1. Barge (WB)
    2. Utility Craft (U)

    Supraclass Archetypal Roles

    These vessels typically serve the following archetypal roles:

    W-class Barge Supraclass Archetypes
    Archetype Type Code Exemplar Remarks
    Barge WB Colossus class Heavy Lander None
    • W = World Craft, System Craft, etc.
    • B = Barge
    Cargo Barge WBC Congo class Cargo Barge None
    • C = Cargo
    Battle Barge WBG Rysos class Battle Barge None
    • G = Gunned
    Combat Transport Barge WBI TBD class Barge None
    • I = Infantry Lander
    Passenger Barge WBP Elysium class Passenger Barge None
    • P = Passenger
    Combat Support Barge WBQ TBD class Barge None
    • Q = Combat Support
    NOTES: There is semantic overlap between many of the classes and codes. Some codes organize by mission or capability, others by size and tonnage, and yet others by other characteristics.

    History & Background (Dossier)

    No information yet available.

    Selected Variant Types & Classes

    Civilian Ship - Merchant Ship - Barge:

    1. Type WB class Barge
      1. TBD class Barge

    Ship Summary List

    Some of the most commonly used vessels in this role or these roles include:

    0 Representative Barge (WB) Classes
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