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|name    = Fringian Heavy Pinnace
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A [[Fringian Heavy Pinnace|Heavy Pinnace]] is a type of [[smallcraft]] found operating within the [[Distant Fringe]] region.  
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|aerodynam= [[Streamlined Hull]]
 
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|alsosee  = [[Pinnace]]
 
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|architect= Ade Stewart
 
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|blueprint= No
 
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|caption  = Unpublished, non-canon fan design.
 
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|cargo    = 10
 
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|crew    = 1
 
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|cost    = 18.450 (base)<br>MCr14.760 (qty)
 
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|IOC      = No information yet available.
 
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|enlisted = 0
 
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|footnote = [[Starship]]s are designed with the [[Classic Traveller]] format, using [[High Guard (book)|Book 5 High Guard]]
 
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|g        = 4
 
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|hp      = 1
 
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|hpass    = 12
 
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|hull    = [[Conical Hull]]
 
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|image    = Distant Fringe Logo.gif
 
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|jump    = 0
 
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|lpass    = 0
 
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|marines  = 0
 
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|model    = Model/1
 
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|officers = 1
 
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|origin  = Distant Fringe
 
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|QSP      = KF-3A40
 
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|ref      = Ade Alagoric Stewart
 
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|size    = 30
 
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|tdes    = U
 
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|TL      = 9
 
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|type    = Smallcraft
 
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|usp      = KH–0204410–030000–00000-0
 
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|manufacturer= Various
 
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The [[Fringian Heavy Pinnace|Heavy Pinnace]] is a noncombatant [[smallcraft]] with a utility role.
 
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* It is a [[Civilian Ship]] and an [[Auxiliary]].
 
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* This is a generic class of [[smallcraft]].
 
 
* Please also see [[AAB]] article: [[Ships of the Distant Fringe]].
 
* Please also see [[AAB]] article: [[Ships of the Distant Fringe]].
 
   
 
   
 
== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
 
== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
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The Heavy Pinnace is designed to rapidly ferry passengers and incidental cargoes between locations. Similar designs have been in use from the time the [[Distant Fringe]] was first settled.
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Within the [[Distant Fringe]], a heavy pinnace is usually identified as a general purpose utility [[smallcraft]] with a displacement of less than 40 [[Ton|dTon]]s. Frequently they are substantially smaller, averaging around 30 [[Ton|dTon]]s. Heavy pinnaces most commonly serve as [[subcraft]] on a larger parent vessel and are typically housed within a specialized [[hangar]].
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* The vessel is a [[TL-9]] design.
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* While aboard a parent vessel and not active as flight crew, the heavy pinnace's personnel may be assigned alternate duties such as service crew.
  
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=== Image Repository ===
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Heavy Pinnaces may also be encountered operating as in-[[system]] transports, ferrying personnel, supplies and equipment between outposts and settlements located on different [[world]]s within a [[system]].
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[[File:J0 30dT Heavy Pinnace.jpg]] <br>''Caroline'' class Heavy Pinnace.
 
  
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=== Basic Ship Characteristics ===
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=== Selected Example Ships ===
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Following the [[Imperial Navy]] and [[IISS]] [[Universal Ship Profile]] and data, additional information is presented in the format shown here. The [[small craft]] factor indicates the number of squadrons (of ten craft) carried on the [[ship]]. [[Ton]]nage on the [[universal ship profile]] is shown in [[kiloton]]s (thousands of tons) when necessary. {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 10 |version= Classic Traveller}}
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''[[Smallcraft]] - [[Pinnace]]:''
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
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* [[Type U class Auxiliary]]
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!colspan="3"|'''Basic Ship Characteristics''' {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 10 |version= Classic Traveller}}
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** [[Caroline class Heavy Pinnace|''Caroline'' class Heavy Pinnace]]
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** [[Constance class Launch|''Constance'' class Launch]]
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! No.
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** [[Deliverance class Lifeboat|''Deliverance'' class Lifeboat]]
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! Category
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** [[Marrel Veckor class Lifeboat|''Marrel Veckor'' class Lifeboat]]
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! Remarks
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** [[Narva class Pinnace|''Narva'' class Pinnace]]
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| 1.
 
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| [[Ton|Tonnage]]
 
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| The Heavy Pinnace is constructed using a 30 [[Ton|dTon]] [[hull]] built in a generally [[Cone Hull|cone-shaped]] configuration. The [[hull]] is fully [[Streamlined Hull|streamlined]] and has airfoil surfaces, giving improved [[Atmosphere|atmospheric]] performance that is further enhanced by its onboard [[Gravity Control Technology|gravitic]] systems.
 
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* Individual sections of the ship are divided by [[Bulkhead Wall|bulkhead wall]]s.
 
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* The vessel has an [[airlock]].
 
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* The vessel has sturdy [[Landing Gear|retractable landing legs]], allowing surface landings.
 
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|-
 
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| 2.
 
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| [[Crew]]
 
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| Total Crew Complement: 1
 
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* x1 pilot. If the vessel is carried as a [[subcraft]], this individual serves as service crew aboard the parent vessel when not required for piloting duties.
 
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''Accommodations''
 
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There are x3 small [[stateroom]]s.
 
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There are x8 [[Middle Passage|passenger]] [[acceleration couch]]es.
 
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Accessible areas of the [[hull]] are fitted with [[grav plate]]s and [[inertial compensator]]s. The vessel has full [[Life Support|life support]] and environmental systems.
 
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* There are internal monitoring and security systems throughout the vessel. Sections of the ship can be isolated in the event of an emergency.
 
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* There are multiple small [[emergency locker]]s, built into the structure of the [[acceleration couch|couches]] and located within the [[Stateroom]]s.
 
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|-
 
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| [[Maneuver Drive|Performance]]
 
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| The vessel mounts a [[Maneuver Drive|Maneuver]]-4 drive and a [[Power Plant]]-4, giving performance of 4-G acceleration and producing 1.2 [[Energy Point]]s. The ship has an agility rating of 4. The internal [[Fuel Tank|fuel tankage]] is sufficient to give the [[power plant]] approximately 3 [[week]]s duration.
 
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* The engineering section is controlled from the cockpit. Access to the machinery can be gained via a sealable hatch.
 
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| [[Ship's Computer|Electronics]]
 
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| The cockpit contains x2 [[acceleration couch]]es and [[Control Panel|control equipment]]. The vessel is fitted with a [[Model/1 Computer]]: no backup [[computer]] is installed.
 
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* The vessel is fitted with [[Communications Equipment#Shipboard Communications|communications equipment]], a basic [[Ship Sensor Suite|sensor array]], and has an [[Avionics]] suite.
 
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* It has a [[transponder]] unit that can be deactivated on command.
 
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| [[Ship's Hardpoint|Hardpoints]]
 
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| x1 [[hardpoint]].
 
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| [[Ship's Weapon|Armament]]
 
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| The Heavy Pinnace is generally unarmed.
 
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| [[Ship's Defense|Defenses]]
 
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| The [[hull]] is [[Heavy Armor|unarmored]].
 
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x1 triple [[Sandcaster]] [[turret]], forming its own battery.
 
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| [[Smallcraft|Craft]]
 
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| The vessel carries no [[subcraft]].
 
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| [[Fuel Purification Plant|Fuel Treatment]]
 
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| The vessel has internal [[Fuel Tank|fuel tankage]] of 1 [[Ton|dTon]].
 
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* The [[hull]] is fitted with [[fuel scoop]]s.
 
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* The vessel is not equipped with [[fuel purification]] equipment.
 
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| [[Imperial Currency|Cost]]
 
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| The basic cost of the vessel is [[MCr]]18.450.
 
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* The ship is a standard design. Detailed architectural plans are widely available and no design fee is chargeable.
 
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* If multiple examples of the design are ordered all of the ships in the production run qualify for a 20% discount, which reduces the price of each unit to [[MCr]]14.760.
 
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| [[Naval Architecture|Construction Time]]
 
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| 24 [[week]]s (5.5 months) as standard.
 
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* Build times can be reduced by mass production and the efficiencies such processes generate, by increased financing, and by allotting additional yard resources and facilities to the construction contract.
 
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| Comments
 
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| [[Cargo Hold|Cargo capacity]] amounts to 10 [[Ton|dTon]]s.
 
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== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
 
== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
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An ubiquitous design used throughout the [[Distant Fringe]], the Heavy Pinnace is fast, durable and robust. The design is representative and a large number of variants exist, particularly with regard to the allotted [[Starship Weapon|weapons systems]], onboard [[electronics]], and the fit out of internal spaces.
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The convention of declaring a [[smallcraft]] of a certain [[Ton|displacement tonnage]] range as a heavy pinnace is a matter of local tradition. In reality there is no discernible difference between a large [[Fringian Pinnace|pinnace]], a heavy pinnace, and a small [[Fringian Launch|launch]].
  
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=== Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities ===
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=== Image Repository ===
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Different examples of the design are known by many different names but all have very similar performance characteristics and capabilities.
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[[File:Assorted Small Craft.jpg]] <br>A variety of [[smallcraft]] commonly encountered within the [[Distant Fringe]] region.
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=== Selected Variant Types & Classes ===
 
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''[[Smallcraft]] - [[Pinnace]]:''
 
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* [[Auxiliary]]
 
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** [[Caroline class Heavy Pinnace|''Caroline'' class Heavy Pinnace]]
 
  
 
== References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) ==
 
== References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) ==
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{{Metadata}}
 
 
{{Intermediate}}
 
{{Intermediate}}
 
{{Detail}}
 
{{Detail}}
 
{{Sources
 
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|S1= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus [[User: Alagoric|Adie Alegoric Stewart]] of the [[IISS]]
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|S2= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]]
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|S2= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]
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|S3= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus [[Adie Alegoric Stewart]] of the [[IISS]]
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|S4= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]
 
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{{LEA|Distant Fringe}}
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[[Category: Smallcraft]]
 
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{{LEA|Ship|Distant Fringe}}
 

Latest revision as of 17:14, 17 April 2019

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A Heavy Pinnace is a type of smallcraft found operating within the Distant Fringe region.

Description (Specifications)[edit]

Within the Distant Fringe, a heavy pinnace is usually identified as a general purpose utility smallcraft with a displacement of less than 40 dTons. Frequently they are substantially smaller, averaging around 30 dTons. Heavy pinnaces 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 heavy pinnace's personnel may be assigned alternate duties such as service crew.

Heavy Pinnaces 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[edit]

Smallcraft - Pinnace:

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

The convention of declaring a smallcraft of a certain displacement tonnage range as a heavy pinnace is a matter of local tradition. In reality there is no discernible difference between a large pinnace, a heavy pinnace, and a small launch.

Image Repository[edit]

Assorted Small Craft.jpg
A variety of smallcraft commonly encountered within the Distant Fringe region.

References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]

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