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| − | |name | + | |name = Bathysphere class Prospector's Cutter |
| − | + | |image = Bathypshere-class-Boyd-Stone-THUMB-T5-Jim-K 08-Aug-2019b.jpg | |
| − | + | |caption = Homegrown industrial [[smallcraft]] serving as a [[utility craft]]. | |
| − | | | + | |tdes = R |
| − | + | |type = Freighter | |
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| − | + | |size-cat = Smallcraft | |
| − | |caption | + | |size = 60 |
| − | | | + | |hull = Sphere Hull |
| − | | | + | |aerodynam = Streamlined Hull |
| − | | | + | |TL = 14 |
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| − | | | + | |model = Model 1/fib |
| − | | | + | |jump = 0 |
| − | | | + | |g = 1 |
| − | |g | + | |fuelTreatment = Scoops |
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| − | | | + | |hp = 1 |
| − | | | + | |weapons = Pulse Laser |
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| − | | | + | |staterooms = 2 |
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| − | | | + | |crew = 3 |
| − | |origin | + | |officers = |
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| − | | | + | |passengers = 0 |
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| − | | | + | |cargo = 35.4 |
| + | |fuel = 7.5 | ||
| + | |craft = | ||
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| + | |construction = | ||
| + | |origin = Third Imperium | ||
| + | |manufacturer = | ||
| + | |IOC = 1046 | ||
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| + | |cost = 22.5562 | ||
| + | |architect = | ||
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| + | |QSP = R-6S10 | ||
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| + | |blueprint = No | ||
| + | |illustration = Yes | ||
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| + | |alsosee = | ||
| + | |canon = | ||
| + | |designer = James Kundert | ||
| + | |designSystem = Megatraveller | ||
| + | |era = 1105 | ||
| + | |ref = Fan: James Kundert | ||
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| − | The [[Bathysphere class Prospector's Cutter]] is a noncombatant mining [[smallcraft]]. | + | The [[Bathysphere class Prospector's Cutter]] is a {{TL|14}} noncombatant mining [[smallcraft]]. It functions as part of the [[Inar SysDefCom]]. |
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The ''Bathysphere'' is a [[tail-sitter]], with its internal decking perpendicular to the direction of thrust. The [[hull]] is a 12-meter diameter [[sphere]] with the crew area in one deck just below the equator. The upper half is all one [[cargo hold]] with the single [[turret]] at the top (...connected to the crew deck by an access tube). The entire top half of the [[hull]] splits into four [[hatch]]es hinged at the equator. With all four open the [[cutter]] resembles a large flower, but can (...with skilled rope work) almost double its cargo capacity. The bottom half of the sphere contains the [[drive]]s, [[fuel]], and several smaller [[cargo compartment]]s. | The ''Bathysphere'' is a [[tail-sitter]], with its internal decking perpendicular to the direction of thrust. The [[hull]] is a 12-meter diameter [[sphere]] with the crew area in one deck just below the equator. The upper half is all one [[cargo hold]] with the single [[turret]] at the top (...connected to the crew deck by an access tube). The entire top half of the [[hull]] splits into four [[hatch]]es hinged at the equator. With all four open the [[cutter]] resembles a large flower, but can (...with skilled rope work) almost double its cargo capacity. The bottom half of the sphere contains the [[drive]]s, [[fuel]], and several smaller [[cargo compartment]]s. | ||
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# Two [[Bathysphere class Prospector's Cutter]]s making planetfall. <br> [[File: Bathypshere-class-Boyd-Stone-T5-Jim-K 25-July-2019a.jpg]] | # Two [[Bathysphere class Prospector's Cutter]]s making planetfall. <br> [[File: Bathypshere-class-Boyd-Stone-T5-Jim-K 25-July-2019a.jpg]] | ||
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| − | + | The [[Duchy of Inar]] based out of {{WorldS|Inar|Deneb|1213}}. has a vibrant {{TL|14|| ship building industry, known for innovative designs and clever [[Naval Architecture]]. They are best known for their [[unstreamlined]] [[cylinder hull]] [[tail-sitter]] [[ship]] designs and [[sphere hull]]ed [[smallcraft]] specialized for [[star system]] defense. They also build some of the finest [[fusion gun]]s and [[ECM]] systems in [[Imperial Space]]. | |
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| − | + | It was designed for [[Sternmetal Horizons]] in [[1046]], and entered the general market in [[1052]]. It serves as an alternative to the well-used ''[[Seeker]]-class'' for belt prospecting. The ''Bathysphere'' has all of the cargo capacity of the Seeker (though it lacks a prospector's buggy), without the added expense (and volume) of a [[Jump Drive]]. | |
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| − | It was designed for [[Sternmetal Horizons]] in [[1046]], and entered the general market in [[1052]]. It serves as an alternative to the well-used [[Seeker]] | ||
This design is meant to operate from a central base, which resupplies the [[cutter]] and clears its cargo hold for another run. Sternmetal normally operates the so-called [[SI-049 Class Mining Tender|"Company Store" Prospector Tender]] in this roll. This ship can serve 12 [[cutter]]s, though it usually carries 10 and fills the last two spots with a pair of [[Bubble class Fuel Cutter]]s (the tender is unstreamlined). | This design is meant to operate from a central base, which resupplies the [[cutter]] and clears its cargo hold for another run. Sternmetal normally operates the so-called [[SI-049 Class Mining Tender|"Company Store" Prospector Tender]] in this roll. This ship can serve 12 [[cutter]]s, though it usually carries 10 and fills the last two spots with a pair of [[Bubble class Fuel Cutter]]s (the tender is unstreamlined). | ||
''Bathyspheres'' (...and their tenders) are fairly common within about 12 parsecs of Inar, but are not seen at Inar itself unless being built or serviced, as Inar has no [[Planetoid Belts]]. | ''Bathyspheres'' (...and their tenders) are fairly common within about 12 parsecs of Inar, but are not seen at Inar itself unless being built or serviced, as Inar has no [[Planetoid Belts]]. | ||
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=== Selected Variant Types & Classes === | === Selected Variant Types & Classes === | ||
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{{:Referral-Tree-UG-Industrial-Smallcraft}} | {{:Referral-Tree-UG-Industrial-Smallcraft}} | ||
| − | == References | + | == References == |
{{Metadata}} | {{Metadata}} | ||
{{MT-Ship-Design}} | {{MT-Ship-Design}} | ||
{{Intermediate}} | {{Intermediate}} | ||
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{{Sources | {{Sources | ||
| − | | | + | | Author: [[James Kundert]] - [https://web.archive.org/web/20050309041358/http://members.aol.com/gypsycomet/ShipsInar.html GypsyComet's Shipyard] |
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[[Category: Sternmetal Horizons]] | [[Category: Sternmetal Horizons]] | ||
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[[Category: Third Imperium Ship]] | [[Category: Third Imperium Ship]] | ||
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Revision as of 11:12, 16 November 2022
| Bathysphere class Prospector's Cutter | |
|---|---|
 Homegrown industrial smallcraft serving as a utility craft. | |
| Type: R Freighter | |
| Category | Smallcraft |
| Size | 60 Tons |
| Hull Configuration | Sphere Hull |
| Streamlining | Streamlined Hull |
| Tech Level | TL–14 |
| Engineering | |
| Computer | Model 1/fib |
| Jump | J-0 |
| Maneuver | 1 G |
| Fuel Treatment | Scoops |
| Armaments | |
| Hardpoints | 1 |
| Offensive | Pulse Laser |
| Accommodations | |
| Staterooms | 2 |
| Personnel | |
| Crew | 3 |
| High/Mid Passengers | 0 |
| Payload | |
| Cargo | 35.4 Tons |
| Fuel tank | 7.5 Tons |
| Construction | |
| Origin | Third Imperium |
| Year Operational | 1046 |
| Price | |
| Cost | MCr22.5562 |
| Statistics | |
| Quick Ship Profile | R-6S10 |
| Images | |
| Blueprint | No |
| Illustration | Yes |
| Source | |
| Canon | Unpublished, fan design |
| Designer | James Kundert |
| Design System | Megatraveller |
| Era | 1105 |
| Reference | Fan: James Kundert |
The Bathysphere class Prospector's Cutter is a TL–14 noncombatant mining smallcraft. It functions as part of the Inar SysDefCom.
Description
The Bathysphere is a tail-sitter, with its internal decking perpendicular to the direction of thrust. The hull is a 12-meter diameter sphere with the crew area in one deck just below the equator. The upper half is all one cargo hold with the single turret at the top (...connected to the crew deck by an access tube). The entire top half of the hull splits into four hatches hinged at the equator. With all four open the cutter resembles a large flower, but can (...with skilled rope work) almost double its cargo capacity. The bottom half of the sphere contains the drives, fuel, and several smaller cargo compartments.
Image Repository
- Two Bathysphere class Prospector's Cutters making planetfall.
History & Background
The Duchy of Inar based out of Inar (Deneb 1213). has a vibrant {{TL|14|| ship building industry, known for innovative designs and clever Naval Architecture. They are best known for their unstreamlined cylinder hull tail-sitter ship designs and sphere hulled smallcraft specialized for star system defense. They also build some of the finest fusion guns and ECM systems in Imperial Space.
It was designed for Sternmetal Horizons in 1046, and entered the general market in 1052. It serves as an alternative to the well-used Seeker-class for belt prospecting. The Bathysphere has all of the cargo capacity of the Seeker (though it lacks a prospector's buggy), without the added expense (and volume) of a Jump Drive.
This design is meant to operate from a central base, which resupplies the cutter and clears its cargo hold for another run. Sternmetal normally operates the so-called "Company Store" Prospector Tender in this roll. This ship can serve 12 cutters, though it usually carries 10 and fills the last two spots with a pair of Bubble class Fuel Cutters (the tender is unstreamlined).
Bathyspheres (...and their tenders) are fairly common within about 12 parsecs of Inar, but are not seen at Inar itself unless being built or serviced, as Inar has no Planetoid Belts.
Selected Variant Types & Classes
51 Representative Freighter (R) Classes
§ == ( Please refer to the following AAB Library Data for more information: ) == §
A
C
D
E
F
G
H
- Haddox class Merchant Cruiser
- Hercules class Cargo Transport
- Hummingbird class Courier
- Hummock class Replenishment Ship
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K
L
- Last Armada class Heavy Transport
- Leo class Ship's Boat
- Leviathan class Merchant Cruiser
- Liz Zhorka class Light Trader
- Logos Minos class Fleet Scout
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P
- Panam Ajax class Logistics Transport
- Panther class Repair Vessel
- Pegasus class Bulk Cargo Carrier
- Pinnace
- Prosperity class Freighter
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S
- Ship's Boat
- Shuttle
- Siyuihwye class Armored Trader
- Solostar class Far Trader
- Suluru class Mercantile Carrier
- Susa class Cargo Carrier
- Swift Dreams class Colonial Transport
T
- Three Sisters class Heavy Jump Transport
- Triad class Merchant
- Type AT class Freighter
- Type RAX class Protected Merchant
- Type TC(S) class Free Trader
- Type TI class Merchant
- Type TJ class Merchant
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Z
References
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- Author: James Kundert - GypsyComet's Shipyard