Fringian Gig
A Gig is a type of smallcraft found operating within the Distant Fringe region.
- Please also see AAB article: Ships of the Distant Fringe.
Description (Specifications)
Within the Distant Fringe, a gig is usually identified as a general purpose utility smallcraft with a displacement of less than 30 dTons. Frequently they are substantially smaller, averaging around 10 dTons. Gigs most commonly serve as subcraft on a larger parent vessel and are typically housed within a specialized hangar.
- While aboard a parent vessel and not active as flight crew, the gig's personnel may be assigned alternate duties such as service crew.
Gigs may also be encountered operating as in-system transports, ferrying personnel, supplies and equipment between outposts and settlements located on different worlds within a system.
Selected Example Ships
History & Background (Dossier)
The convention of declaring a smallcraft of a certain displacement tonnage range as a gig is a matter of local tradition. In reality there is no discernible difference between a large gig and a small pinnace.
Image Repository
A variety of smallcraft commonly encountered within the Distant Fringe region.
References & Contributors (Sources)
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- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus Adie Alegoric Stewart of the IISS