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A [[G-Carrier]] is an enclosed, armored military or paramilitary grav vehicle, intended for troop carrier duties.  
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* A G-carrier is capable of close-orbital spaceflight (sealed against vacuum) and is much quicker than an [[Air/raft]] grav vehicle. A G-carrier is ''not'' intended for extended spaceflight. Interface landers (spacecraft), ship's gigs, shuttles, and other smallcraft perform similar roles.
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A [[G-Carrier]] is an enclosed [[Gravcraft|grav vehicle]], intended for passenger transport duties.  
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* A G-carrier is capable of close-orbital spaceflight (sealed against vacuum) and is much quicker than an [[Air/raft]] grav vehicle. A G-carrier is ''not'' intended for extended spaceflight. [[Spaceship]]s (ship's gigs, shuttles, and other smallcraft) perform these roles.
  
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== Description (Specifications) ==
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== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
 
G-Carriers commonly have the following features:
 
G-Carriers commonly have the following features:
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* It requires a crew of one driver (with air/raft skill), plus a gunner for the weapon, if any.
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* They are Grav-Powered
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* It can carry 14 persons in total, plus two tons of cargo (or 250 kg of cargo for each person not carried). Thus driver, gunner and 5 tons of cargo is its maximum capacity.
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* They are enclosed and provide life-support for the occupants
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* Armor
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* They are designed to carry passengers (cargo is an extra)
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* Weapon/s
 
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* With performance similar to that of an [[Air/raft]], the G-carrier generally has a gun mount and a rear hatch door.
 
 
* Most G-Carriers are capable of reaching orbit (occupants need not wear vacuum suits) and the trip will be a speedy one only taking a typical (15 to 45) minute flight depending on the size of the planet.
 
* Most G-Carriers are capable of reaching orbit (occupants need not wear vacuum suits) and the trip will be a speedy one only taking a typical (15 to 45) minute flight depending on the size of the planet.
 
* G-Carriers have much more powerful engines when compared to [[Air/raft]]s.
 
* G-Carriers have much more powerful engines when compared to [[Air/raft]]s.
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* They don't usually have airlock and rely on the departure and arrivals points to provide safe spaces for passenger transfer.
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===Examples of [[G-Carrier]]s===
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{{Vehicle summary list|G-Carrier}}
  
 
=== Strategy & Doctrine (Operations) ===
 
=== Strategy & Doctrine (Operations) ===
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G-Carriers typically are used for the same general mission as lighters, shuttles, or assault landers:
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G-Carriers typically are used for the same general mission as taxis, busses, trains and aircraft at lower technology levels but some specialise for
 
* Interface Operations: (Space to Surface & Surface to Space)
 
* Interface Operations: (Space to Surface & Surface to Space)
 
* Exploration: (Transport of small numbers of key scientists or materials)
 
* Exploration: (Transport of small numbers of key scientists or materials)
  
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Many G-Carriers are built for dedicated military missions:
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Many G-Carriers are built for dedicated para-military missions:
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* Troop Transport Missions: (Carry small numbers of troops)  
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* Troop Transport Missions: (Carry small numbers of troops). These are then classified as [[Armoured Personnel Carrier]]s.
 
* Utility Missions: (Carry small amounts of important materials)
 
* Utility Missions: (Carry small amounts of important materials)
  
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== History & Background (Dossier) ==
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== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
 
No information yet available.  
 
No information yet available.  
  
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=== Representative Classes ===
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== See also==
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Various examples include the following classes of G-Carriers:
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{{Referral-Tree-V-Vehicles}}
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# [[Fusilier class G-Carrier]] ([[TL-10]])
 
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# [[Lopec class G-Carrier]] ([[TL-15]])
 
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# [[Kankurur class G-Carrier]] ([[TL-15]])
 
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# [[Gudukraa class G-Carrier]] ([[TL-12]])
 
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# [[Highlander class Armored G-Carrier]] ([[TL-12]])
 
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# [[Norseman class Armored G-Carrier]] ([[TL-11]])
 
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# [[Resolve class G-Carrier]] ([[TL-12]])
 
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# [[Skyknight class G-Carrier]] ([[TL-15]])
 
  
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== References & Contributors (Sources) ==
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== References ==
 
{{Intermediate}}
 
{{Intermediate}}
 
{{Detail}}
 
{{Detail}}
 
{{Sources
 
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|S1= [[Starships and Spacecraft]]
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| {{Ludography cite|name=Worlds and Adventures|version=Classic Traveller|page=20, 23}}
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|S2= {{CT}} [[Broadsword]] (Adventure 7)
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| {{Ludography cite|name=Mercenary|version=Classic Traveller}}
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|S3= {{Ludography cite|name=Mercenary|page=}}
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| {{Ludography cite|name=Starships and Spacecraft|version=Classic Traveller}}
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|S4= [[Classic Traveller]] [[Library Data (A-M)|Supplement 8 Library Data (A-M)]]
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| {{Ludography cite|name=Library Data (A-M)|version=Classic Traveller}}
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|S5= [[Grand Census]]
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| {{Ludography cite|name=Broadsword|version=Classic Traveller}}
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|S6= [[MegaTraveller]] [[Imperial Encyclopedia]]
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| {{Ludography cite|name=Grand Census}}
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|S7= [[Traveller:The New Era (book)|Traveller: The New Era]] Main Rulebook (pg. 363)
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| {{Ludography cite|name=Imperial Encyclopedia}}
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|S8= [[MegaTraveller]] [[World Builder's Handbook]]
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| {{Ludography cite|name=World Builder's Handbook}}
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|S9= [[SGS: Imperial Small Craft Vol. 2]]
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| {{Ludography cite|name=SGS: Imperial Small Craft Vol. 2}}
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|S10= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]]
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| {{Ludography cite|name=Traveller: The New Era|pages=363}}
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|S11= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[User:Maksim-Smelchak|Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]
 
 
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Latest revision as of 10:25, 26 March 2023

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A G-Carrier is an enclosed grav vehicle, intended for passenger transport duties.

  • A G-carrier is capable of close-orbital spaceflight (sealed against vacuum) and is much quicker than an Air/raft grav vehicle. A G-carrier is not intended for extended spaceflight. Spaceships (ship's gigs, shuttles, and other smallcraft) perform these roles.

Description (Specifications)[edit]

G-Carriers commonly have the following features:

  • They are Grav-Powered
  • They are enclosed and provide life-support for the occupants
  • They are designed to carry passengers (cargo is an extra)
  • Most G-Carriers are capable of reaching orbit (occupants need not wear vacuum suits) and the trip will be a speedy one only taking a typical (15 to 45) minute flight depending on the size of the planet.
  • G-Carriers have much more powerful engines when compared to Air/rafts.
  • They don't usually have airlock and rely on the departure and arrivals points to provide safe spaces for passenger transfer.

Examples of G-Carriers[edit]

19 G-Carrier items[edit]

Item Type Mode TL Mass Cost
NHNE/Equipment/Kiwi Sirius G-Carrier Flight (Grav) 12 4 dTon Cr410,100
Children's Air/Raft G-Carrier Flight (Grav) 12 1 TBD
Children's Floater G-Carrier Flight (Grav) 12 Cr2500
Fringian G-Carrier G-Carrier Flight (Grav) 10 6.0 Tons Cr985,000
G-Tube G-Carrier Flight (Grav) 12 200kg Cr45,000
GP-6D G-Carrier Flight (Grav) 12 4 dTon Cr580,833
Grandjagoo class Sealed Air/Raft G-Carrier Flight (Grav) TBD TBD TBD
Gudukraa class G-Carrier G-Carrier Flight (Grav) 12 36.5 tons kCr635
Hurakan class Enclosed Air/Raft G-Carrier Flight (Grav) TBD TBD TBD
Kankurur class G-Carrier G-Carrier Flight (Grav) 15 236Kl Mcr11.858
Kisha class Ambulance G-Carrier Flight (Grav) 10 11 tons (unloaded)
13 tons (loaded)
5 dTons 		Cr 310,000
Lopec class G-Carrier G-Carrier Flight (Grav) TBD TBD TBD
Politesse class Grav Car G-Carrier Flight (Grav) TBD 6 dton Cr50,000+
Resolve class G-Carrier G-Carrier Flight (Grav) TBD TBD TBD
Skyknight class G-Carrier G-Carrier Flight (Grav) 15 18.04 tons Cr358,600
Trekka class Grav Bus G-Carrier Flight (Grav) 13 5 tons (unloaded)
8.7 tons (loaded)
4 dTons 		Cr 998,000
Trelea class Utility Grav G-Carrier Flight (Grav) TBD TBD TBD
Utility floater G-Carrier Flight (Grav) 12 2500
Vargr Grav Platform G-Carrier Flight (Grav) 9 0.25 dTon Cr161,500

Strategy & Doctrine (Operations)[edit]

G-Carriers typically are used for the same general mission as taxis, busses, trains and aircraft at lower technology levels but some specialise for

  • Interface Operations: (Space to Surface & Surface to Space)
  • Exploration: (Transport of small numbers of key scientists or materials)

Many G-Carriers are built for dedicated para-military missions:

  • Troop Transport Missions: (Carry small numbers of troops). These are then classified as Armoured Personnel Carriers.
  • Utility Missions: (Carry small amounts of important materials)

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

No information yet available.

See also[edit]

Vehicles[edit]

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Related:

The line between Spaceplane and Spaceship is blurred.
If the design is described as a Vehicle then its a Spaceplane;
if it is described as a Ship its a Spaceship.

References[edit]

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