Cargo Container
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| 4A00/A shipping container | |
|---|---|
| Type | Container |
| Tech Level | TL–10 |
| Cost | Cr15,000 |
| Size | 8 dtons |
| Weight | 4,000kg |
| loaded weight: 38,682kg | |
| 4A05/A shipping container | |
|---|---|
| Type | Container |
| Tech Level | TL–10 |
| Cost | Cr35,000 |
| Size | 8 dtons |
| Weight | 4,000kg |
| loaded weight: 38,682kg | |
| 4A32/A shipping container | |
|---|---|
| Type | Container |
| Tech Level | TL–10 |
| Cost | Cr42,000 |
| Size | 8 dtons |
| Weight | 4,195kg |
| loaded weight: 38,777kg | |
| 4A55/A shipping container | |
|---|---|
| Type | Container |
| Tech Level | TL–10 |
| Cost | Cr11,000 |
| Size | 8 dtons |
| Weight | 2,268kg |
| loaded weight: 36,850kg | |
| 4A70/A shipping container | |
|---|---|
| Type | Container |
| Tech Level | TL–10 |
| Cost | Cr136,000 |
| Size | 8 dtons |
| Weight | 7,960kg |
| loaded weight: 104,719kg | |
| 4A90/A shipping container | |
|---|---|
| Type | Container |
| Tech Level | TL–10 |
| Cost | Cr104,000 |
| Size | 8 dtons |
| Weight | 11,515kg |
| loaded weight: 13,874kg | |
The standardized Cargo Containers are the heart of interstellar trade. Containers come in many different types, each with a designation to distinguish the different types and uses. Designation for each container is (size)(type)/(TL).
Containers are 3 meters high by 3 meters wide and include all doors and fittings for cargo handling equipment. There are three sizes of containers, coded as 4A (12 meters long, 8 tons), 4C (6 meters long, 4 tons) or 4D (3 meters long, 2 tons). Containers are constructed at TL–5 to TL–15, with little variation in weight or cost.
| Type Code | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 00 | General Purpose | A simple box with doors at both ends. |
| 05 | Sealed | Same as type 00, but capable of being sealed against external atmosphere. Does not include life support or environmental controls. |
| 32 | Controlled Environment | A type 05 but including environmental controls for heat and cooling. Can maintain any temperature between -35°C and 50°C. Requires external power supply and has a 24-hour battery power supply. |
| 50 | Open Top | Same as type 00, but missing the top. |
| 55 | Open Frame | An open box frame with structural cross members. Used as a frame for heavy equipment. Can be covered with a flexible covering. |
| 67 | Modular | A box designed to come apart into the six sides. Can be used as a type 00, type 50, or type 55, or folded flat for shipment. Four flat containers can be shipped in the space of one assembled container. |
| 70 | Tank | A type 55 with a tank for transporting liquids or gasses in bulk. |
| 90 | Habitat | A modular office, building component, or habitat. Provides full life support and cramped cabin quarters. Requires external power supply for life support and has a 24-hour battery supply. |
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