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| − | + | A [[Fringian Heavy Pinnace|Heavy Pinnace]] is a type of [[smallcraft]] found operating within the [[Distant Fringe]] region. | |
* Please also see [[AAB]] article: [[Ships of the Distant Fringe]]. | * Please also see [[AAB]] article: [[Ships of the Distant Fringe]]. | ||
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| + | == Description ([[Specifications]]) == | ||
| + | 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]]. | ||
| + | * 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 [[world]]s within a [[system]]. | |
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=== Selected Example Ships === | === Selected Example Ships === | ||
| − | * [[Caroline class Heavy Pinnace]] | + | ''[[Smallcraft]] - [[Pinnace]]:'' |
| + | * [[Type U class Auxiliary]] | ||
| + | ** [[Caroline class Heavy Pinnace|''Caroline'' class Heavy Pinnace]] | ||
| + | ** [[Constance class Launch|''Constance'' class Launch]] | ||
| + | ** [[Deliverance class Lifeboat|''Deliverance'' class Lifeboat]] | ||
| + | ** [[Marrel Veckor class Lifeboat|''Marrel Veckor'' class Lifeboat]] | ||
| + | ** [[Narva class Pinnace|''Narva'' class Pinnace]] | ||
== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == | == History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == | ||
| − | + | 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]]. | |
=== Image Repository === | === Image Repository === | ||
| − | + | [[File:Assorted Small Craft.jpg]] <br>A variety of [[smallcraft]] commonly encountered within the [[Distant Fringe]] region. | |
== References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) == | == References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) == | ||
Latest revision as of 17:14, 17 April 2019
A Heavy Pinnace is a type of smallcraft found operating within the Distant Fringe region.
- Please also see AAB article: Ships of the Distant Fringe.
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]
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]
A variety of smallcraft commonly encountered within the Distant Fringe region.
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
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