Difference between revisions of "Fringian Heavy Pinnace"
Line 2: | Line 2: | ||
A [[Fringian Heavy Pinnace|Heavy Pinnace]] is a type of [[smallcraft]] found operating within the [[Distant Fringe]] region. | 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]]. | ||
− | + | ||
== Description ([[Specifications]]) == | == 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]]. | 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]]. |
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]
This article is missing content for one or more detailed sections. Additional details are required to complete the article. You can help the Traveller Wiki by expanding it. |
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus Adie Alegoric Stewart of the IISS
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science