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  |name= Great Eastern class Troop Transport
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  |name         = Great Eastern class Troop Transport
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|canon    = No. Unpublished, non-canon fan design.
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|image        = Paulos-Troop-Transport-CT-THUMB-P-Jaquays-Supp-9-pg-24 07-Sept-2019c.png
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|size-cat = Smallcraft
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|caption      = The nose and bridge of a Great Eastern class Troop Transport.
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|tdes     = UIT
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|tdes         = MN
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|type     = Troop Transport
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|type         = Transport
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|size    = 50
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|  
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|size-cat = Smallcraft
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|size-cat   = Smallcraft
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|TL      = 15
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|size        = 50
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  |jump=0
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|hull        = Cone Hull
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  |g=3
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|aerodynam  = Streamlined Hull
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  |hp=1
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|TL         = 15
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|illustration= No
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|
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  |cargo=10.0
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|model       = None
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  |crew=2
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  |jump       = 0
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  |hpass=0
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  |g           = 3
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  |lpass=0
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|fuelTreatment = Scoops
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  |footnote=Source: [[Rebellion Sourcebook]]
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|
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  |cost= 16.0085: Standard<br /> MCr12.8068: In Quantity
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  |hp         = 1
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|weapons    =
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|screens    =
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|staterooms  =
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|bunks      =
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|seats      = 50
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|lowberths  =
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|crew        = 2
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|officers    =
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|enlisted    =
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|pilots      =
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|marines    =
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|frozenwatch =
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|passengers  = 50
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|steerage    =
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|Lpass      =  
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  |cargo       = 10
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|fuel        = 1.5
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|craft      =
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|features    =
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|reserved    =
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|construction = 9
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  |origin      = Third Imperium
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  |manufacturer =  
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  |IOC        =
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  |EOS        =  
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|
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  |cost       = 16.0085
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|architect  =
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|maintenance =
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|QSP        = MN-5S30
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|USP        = MN-0203301-230000-00002-0
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|blueprint  = No
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|illustration = Yes
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|
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|alsosee    =
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|canon      = Yes
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|designer    = Tim Brown
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|designSystem = High Guard
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|era        = 1105
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|ref        = {{Ludography ref|name= Fighting Ships |page= 24 |version= Classic Traveller}}
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|footnote    =
 
}}
 
}}
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The [[Great Eastern class Troop Transport]] is a {{TL|15}} [[Troop Transport]].
  
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It is a combat smallcraft with 1-G and J-1 performance with a [[streamlined]] [[TBD hull]].
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== Description ==
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* It carries light armament and a [[defensive suite]].
 
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* It ordinarily carries no [[subcraft]], no [[ship's vehicle]]s, and [[drone]]s only when needed.
 
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* It has a # [[sophont]] [[crew]] and # [[marine]]s.
 
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The 50&ndash;[[ton]] ''troop transport'' was designed and produced by the [[Imperial Navy]] to meet a long-established need for deployment of troops from orbit to world surface. The 50-[[ton]] limit on displacement allows the craft to be deployed on ships having standard 50-[[ton]] [[launch tube]]s.  
 
The 50&ndash;[[ton]] ''troop transport'' was designed and produced by the [[Imperial Navy]] to meet a long-established need for deployment of troops from orbit to world surface. The 50-[[ton]] limit on displacement allows the craft to be deployed on ships having standard 50-[[ton]] [[launch tube]]s.  
  
 
Each ''troop transport'' can carry 50 combat-ready troops from orbit to planet in a matter of minutes. The 10-ton cargo bay allow the simultaneous transport of vehicles, supplies, or equipment during deployment operations.  
 
Each ''troop transport'' can carry 50 combat-ready troops from orbit to planet in a matter of minutes. The 10-ton cargo bay allow the simultaneous transport of vehicles, supplies, or equipment during deployment operations.  
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=== Image Repository ===
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# The [[Great Eastern class Troop Transport]] and [[Paulos class Troop Transport]] are variants of a common, Imperial [[Troop Transport]]. <br> [[file: Great-Eastern-Troop-Transport-CT-Fting-Ships-pg-24 22-Oct-2019a.png|500px]]
  
 
=== Basic Ship Characteristics ===
 
=== Basic Ship Characteristics ===
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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 [[subcraft]]) carried on the [[ship]]. [[Ton]]nage on the [[universal ship profile]] is shown in [[kiloton]]s (...thousands of [[ton]]s) where necessary. {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 10 |version= Classic Traveller}}
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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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!colspan="3"|'''Basic Ship Characteristics''' {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 10 |version= Classic Traveller}}
 
!colspan="3"|'''Basic Ship Characteristics''' {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 10 |version= Classic Traveller}}
 
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| 1.
 
| 1.
 
| [[Ton|Tonnage]] / [[Hull]]
 
| [[Ton|Tonnage]] / [[Hull]]
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| TBD [[ton]]s.
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| 50 [[ton]]s. [[Streamlined]] [[Cone Hull]]
 
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| 2.
 
| 2.
 
| [[Crew]]
 
| [[Crew]]
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| x[[TBD]] [[crew]].
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| x2 [[crew]].
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* 50 [[marine]]s
 
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| 3.
 
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| ''Propulsion:''
 
| ''Propulsion:''
 
* [[Jump Drive|Jump]]-0 [[NAFAL]]  
 
* [[Jump Drive|Jump]]-0 [[NAFAL]]  
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* TBD-G acceleration
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* 3-G acceleration
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* [[Power Plant]]-TBD
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* [[Power Plant]]-3
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* TBD-[[EP]]s
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* 1.5-[[EP]]s
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* [[Ship Agility|Agility]]-TBD
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* [[Ship Agility|Agility]]-3
 
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| 4.
 
| 4.
 
| Main Section / [[Ship's Computer|Electronics]]
 
| Main Section / [[Ship's Computer|Electronics]]
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| [[Model/TBD]] [[fib]] [[ship computer]].
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| No [[ship computer]].
 
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| 5.
 
| 5.
 
| [[Ship's Hardpoint|Hardpoints]]
 
| [[Ship's Hardpoint|Hardpoints]]
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| xTBD [[hardpoint]]s.
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| x1 [[hardpoint]]s.
 
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* [[Particle Accelerator]]s: None
 
* [[Particle Accelerator]]s: None
 
* [[Meson Gun]]s: None
 
* [[Meson Gun]]s: None
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* [[Missile Rack|Missile]]s: None
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* [[Missile Rack|Missile]]s: One [[Missile Rack]]
 
* Other: None
 
* Other: None
 
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| [[Ship's Defense|Defenses]]
 
| [[Ship's Defense|Defenses]]
 
| ''[[Ship's Defense|Defensive Equipment:]]''
 
| ''[[Ship's Defense|Defensive Equipment:]]''
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* [[Ship Armor]]s: None
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* [[Ship Armor]]s: Factor-2
 
* [[Meson Screen]]s: None
 
* [[Meson Screen]]s: None
 
* [[Nuclear Damper]]s: None
 
* [[Nuclear Damper]]s: None
 
* [[Repulsor]]s: None
 
* [[Repulsor]]s: None
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* Other: None
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* Other: One [[sandcaster]]
 
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| 8.
 
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| [[Fuel Purification Plant|Fuel Treatment]]
 
| [[Fuel Purification Plant|Fuel Treatment]]
 
| ''[[Ship Equipment|Fueling Equipment]]:''
 
| ''[[Ship Equipment|Fueling Equipment]]:''
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* #.0 tons of [[fuel]].
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* 1.5 tons of [[fuel]].
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** [[Fuel Scoop]]s
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** Integral [[Fuel Scoop]]s
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** [[Fuel Treatment Plant]]
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** No [[Fuel Treatment Plant]]
 
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| 10.
 
| 10.
 
| [[Imperial Currency|Cost]]
 
| [[Imperial Currency|Cost]]
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| [[MCr]]TBD.
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| [[MCr]]12.8068
 
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| 11.
 
| 11.
 
| [[Naval Architecture|Construction Time]]
 
| [[Naval Architecture|Construction Time]]
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| TBD months to build, TBD months in quantity.
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| 9 months to build, 7 months in quantity.
 
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| 12.
 
| 12.
 
| Remarks
 
| Remarks
 
| ''[[Ship Equipment|Other Equipment]]:''
 
| ''[[Ship Equipment|Other Equipment]]:''
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* [[Cargo Bay]]: Standard cargo capacity amounts to TBD.0 [[ton]]s.
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* [[Cargo Bay]]: Standard cargo capacity amounts to 10.0 [[ton]]s.
 
* [[Ship's Locker]]
 
* [[Ship's Locker]]
 
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|}
 
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=== Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities ===
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== History & Background==
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''Vessel Peculiarities:'' No information yet available.
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In some areas of the Imperium, this is known as the ''Paulos-class'' Troop Transport.  
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''Class Naming Practice/s:'' No information yet available.  
 
  
 
=== Selected Variant Types & Classes ===
 
=== Selected Variant Types & Classes ===
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{{:Referral-Tree-Type-UI-Combat-Transport-Smallcraft}}
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{{Ship referral tree|name=Transport | tdes=MN |class1=Military Ship | class2=Liner | class3=Troop Transport}}
  
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== References ==
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{{Metadata}}
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{{CT-Ship-Design}}
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{{Intermediate}}
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{{Generic-Name}}
 
{{Sources
 
{{Sources
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|S1= [[Fighting Ships|Supplement 9 Fighting Ships]]
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| {{Ludography cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 24 |version= Classic Traveller}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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[[Category: Imperial Smallcraft]]
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{{LE|Ship}}
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[[Category: Smallcraft]]
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[[Category: Third Imperium Ship]]
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{{LE|Ships}}

Latest revision as of 17:33, 2 March 2024

Great Eastern class Troop Transport
Paulos-Troop-Transport-CT-THUMB-P-Jaquays-Supp-9-pg-24 07-Sept-2019c.png
The nose and bridge of a Great Eastern class Troop Transport.
Type: MN Transport
Category Smallcraft
Size 50 Tons
Hull Configuration Cone Hull
Streamlining Streamlined Hull
Tech Level TL–15
Engineering
Computer None
Jump J-0
Maneuver 3 G
Fuel Treatment Scoops
Armaments
Hardpoints 1
Accommodations
Staterooms
Seats 50
Personnel
Crew 2
High/Mid Passengers 50
Payload
Cargo 10 Tons
Fuel tank 1.5 Tons
Construction
Construction Time 9 Months
Origin Third Imperium
Price
Cost MCr16.0085
Statistics
Quick Ship Profile MN-5S30
Universal Ship Profile MN-0203301-230000-00002-0
Images
Blueprint No
Illustration Yes
Source
Canon Published, canon design
Designer Tim Brown
Design System High Guard
Era 1105
Reference Fighting Ships 24.

The Great Eastern class Troop Transport is a TL–15 Troop Transport.

Description[edit]

The 50–ton troop transport was designed and produced by the Imperial Navy to meet a long-established need for deployment of troops from orbit to world surface. The 50-ton limit on displacement allows the craft to be deployed on ships having standard 50-ton launch tubes.

Each troop transport can carry 50 combat-ready troops from orbit to planet in a matter of minutes. The 10-ton cargo bay allow the simultaneous transport of vehicles, supplies, or equipment during deployment operations.

Image Repository[edit]

  1. The Great Eastern class Troop Transport and Paulos class Troop Transport are variants of a common, Imperial Troop Transport.
    Great-Eastern-Troop-Transport-CT-Fting-Ships-pg-24 22-Oct-2019a.png

Basic Ship Characteristics[edit]

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. Tonnage on the universal ship profile is shown in kilotons (thousands of tons) when necessary. [1]

Basic Ship Characteristics [2]
No. Category Remarks
1. Tonnage / Hull 50 tons. Streamlined Cone Hull
2. Crew x2 crew.
3. Performance / Engineering Propulsion:
4. Main Section / Electronics No ship computer.
5. Hardpoints x1 hardpoints.
6. Armament / Weaponry The normal weapons fit-out for it is:
7. Defenses Defensive Equipment:
8. Craft / Drones None
9. Fuel Treatment Fueling Equipment:
10. Cost MCr12.8068
11. Construction Time 9 months to build, 7 months in quantity.
12. Remarks Other Equipment:

History & Background[edit]

In some areas of the Imperium, this is known as the Paulos-class Troop Transport.

Selected Variant Types & Classes[edit]

11 Representative Transport (MN) Classes[edit]

§ == ( Please refer to the following AAB Library Data for more information: ) == §

Military Ship - Liner - Troop Transport - Type MN Transport


References[edit]

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