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|name     = Hercules class Cargo Transport
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|name         = Hercules class Cargo Transport
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|aerodynam= [[Streamlined Hull]]
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|image        = Hercules class Cargo Transport-THUMB-TTAdv 24-Aug-2019a.jpg
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|agility = 1
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|caption      = A large cargo transport vessel.
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|alsosee  = [[Freighter]]
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  |tdes        = R
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|architect= [[J. Andrew Keith]]
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|type        = Freighter
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|blueprint= No
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|canon    = Yes. Published, canon starship design with a Keith illustration.
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|size-cat    = ACS
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|caption = A large [[Tukera]] cargo transport vessel.
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|size        = 5000
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|cargo    = 2,911.0
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|hull        = Close Structure Hull
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|cost    = 985.2
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|aerodynam  = Streamlined Hull
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|crew    = 15
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  |TL          = 11
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|enlisted = 9
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|EOS      = Still in active service.
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|model      = Model 2/bis
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|era      = 1105
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|jump        = 1
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|footnote = [[Starship]]s are designed with the [[Classic Traveller]] format, using [[High Guard (book)|High Guard]].
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|g          = 1
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|g        = 1
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|fuelTreatment =  
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|hp       = 4 (x50 possible)
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|hpass    = 8
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|hp          = 4
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|hull    = Cone Hull
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|weapons    = 4 triple laser turrets
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|illustration= Yes
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|screens    =  
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|image   = Hercules class Cargo Transport-THUMB-TTAdv 24-Aug-2019a.jpg
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|IOC     = Unknown
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|staterooms  = 15
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|jump     = 1
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|bunks      =  
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|lpass    = 0
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|seats       =  
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|marines = 0
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|lowberths  =  
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|model   = [[Model/2]] [[bis]]
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|officers = 7
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|crew        = 15
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|origin   = Third Imperium
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|officers    = 7
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|QSP      = MC-TBD
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|enlisted   = 8
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|ref      = {{Ludography ref|name= The Traveller Adventure |page= 140}}
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|pilots     =
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|size    = 5,000
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|marines     =
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|size-cat = BCS
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|frozenwatch =
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|tdes    = MC
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|passengers = 0
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|TL      = 14
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|steerage   =  
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|type    = Cargo Transport
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|Lpass      =
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|usp      = MC-E1111B1-000000-40000-0
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|manufacturer= [[Tukera Lines]]
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|cargo      = 2911
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|fuel        = 510
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|craft      = 1 40t pinnace
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|construction = 36
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|origin     = Third Imperium
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|manufacturer = Akerut
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|IOC        =
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|EOS        =  
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|cost        = 985.2
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|architect  =  
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|maintenance =  
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|QSP        = R-05S11
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|USP        = R-E1111B1-000000-40000-0
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|blueprint  = No
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|illustration = Yes
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|alsosee    =
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|canon      = Yes
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|designer    = J. Andrew Keith
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|designSystem = Book 2
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|era        = 1105
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|ref        = {{Ludography ref|name= The Traveller Adventure |page= 140}}
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|footnote    =  
 
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The [[Hercules class Cargo Transport]] is a mercantile [[starship]].
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The [[Hercules class Cargo Transport]] is a {{TL|11}} [[freighter]].
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* It is a [[civilian ship]] and a [[Cargo Transport]], a [[freighter]].
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* It is also known as the [[Hercules class Heavy Merchant]] among other names.
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== Description ==
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Using a 5,000-ton [[hull]], the ''Hercules'' heavy merchant is a bulk and containerized cargo carrier developed and produced for operations in the [[Aramis Subsector|Aramis]] and neighboring [[subsector]]s by [[Akerut]]. {{Page cite|name= The Traveller Adventure |page= 140|citeName=TTA140}} The ''Hercules'' is a heavy duty carrier used for both bulk cargo and containerized shipments. The ship is in service primarily in the [[Aramis Subsector]], but several examples are also in service with [[Tukera]]. Because its Jump-1 [[drive]]s make larger distances difficult, [[Akerut]] maintains a supply of 500-ton [[demountable fuel tank]]s (valued at [[Cr]]500,000; can be mounted in 2 weeks) at its [[starport]] locations within the [[subsector]]. ''Hercules'' ships can be fitted with one, two, or even three sets of tanks in their [[cargo hold]]s, thus displacing cargo capacity. {{Page cite|citeName=TTA140}}
  
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== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
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It carries light defensive armament and a [[defensive suite]]. Because its two [[Master Fire Director]]s can control the ship's four turrets without requiring them to be manned, the ''Hercules'' [[crew]] can be reduced by four members by leaving the [[turret]]s unmanned. Normal weapon load is four triple [[laser]] turrets grouped into two batteries. {{Page cite|name= World Tamer's Handbook |page= 108|citeName=WTH108}}  
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It is a vessel with 1-G and J-1 performance with a [[streamlined]] [[cone hull]]. {{Unpublished cite|author= [[Maksim-Smelchak]] }} Using a 5,000-ton [[hull]], the ''Hercules'' heavy merchant is a bulk and containerized cargo carrier developed and produced for operations in the [[Aramis Subsector|Aramis]] and neighbouring [[subsector]]s by [[Akerut]]. {{Page cite|name= The Traveller Adventure |page= 140}} The ''Hercules'' is a heavy duty carrier used for both bulk cargo and containerized shipments. The ship is in service primarily in the [[Aramis Subsector]], but several examples are also in service with [[Tukera]]. Because its Jump-1 [[drive]]s make larger distances difficult, [[Akerut]] maintains a supply of 500-ton [[demountable fuel tank]]s (valued at [[Cr]]500,000; can be mounted in 2 weeks) at its [[starport]] locations within the [[subsector]]. ''Hercules'' ships can be fitted with one, two, or even three sets of tanks in their [[cargo hold]]s, thus displacing cargo capacity. {{Page cite|name= The Traveller Adventure |page= 140}}
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* It carries light defensive armament and a [[defensive suite]]. {{Unpublished cite|author= [[Maksim-Smelchak]] }} Because its two [[Master Fire Director]]s can control the ship's four turrets without requiring them to be manned, the ''Hercules'' [[crew]] can be reduced by four members by leaving the [[turret]]s unmanned. Normal weapon load is four triple [[laser]] turrets grouped into two batteries. {{Page cite|name= World Tamer's Handbook |page= TBD}}
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The ship also carries a 40-ton [[pinnace]]. {{Page cite|citeName=WTH108}}
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* It ordinarily carries a [[subcraft]] and [[drone]]s when needed. {{Unpublished cite|author= [[Maksim-Smelchak]] }} The ship also carries a 40-ton [[pinnace]]. {{Page cite|name= World Tamer's Handbook |page= TBD}}
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* It has a 15 [[sophont]] [[crew]] and no [[marine]]s. {{Unpublished cite|author= [[Maksim-Smelchak]] }}
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It has a crew of 15.
  
 
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| [[Naval Architecture|Construction Time]]
 
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| 36 months to build, TBD months in quantity.
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| 36 months to build, 33 months in quantity.
 
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| Comments
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| Remarks
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| Standard cargo capacity amounts to 2911.0 [[ton]]s.
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| ''[[Ship Equipment|Other Equipment]]:''
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* [[Cargo Bay]]: Standard cargo capacity amounts to 2,911.0 [[ton]]s.
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* Four [[Ship's Locker]]s
 
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== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
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== History & Background ==
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The [[Hercules class Cargo Transport]] is the epitome of the lumbering big ship which results from an attempt to maximize cargo capacity within a starfaring hull. Fully 58% of the ship's displacement is given over to cargo carriage. The ''Hercules'' is a proprietary design built for [[Tukera Lines]] and [[Akerut]]. {{Page cite|name= World Tamer's Handbook |page= TBD}}
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The ''Hercules class Cargo Transport'' is the epitome of the lumbering big ship which results from an attempt to maximize cargo capacity within a starfaring hull. Fully 58% of the ship's displacement is given over to cargo carriage. The ''Hercules'' is a proprietary design built for [[Tukera Lines]] and [[Akerut]]. {{Page cite|citeName=WTH108}}
  
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The ''Hercules'' is optimized for use on the [[main]]s. The ''Hercules'' can escape from a main by use of a [[fuel bladder]] and making a [[deep space]] jump from one [[main]] to another. {{Page cite|name= World Tamer's Handbook |page= TBD}}
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=== Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities ===
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''Vessel Peculiarities:'' The ''Hercules'' is optimized for use on the [[main]]s. The ''Hercules'' can escape from a main by use of a [[fuel bladder]] and making a [[deep space]] jump from one [[main]] to another. {{Page cite|citeName=WTH108}}
  
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=== Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities ===
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''Class Naming Practice/s:'' Ships in the ''Hercules'' class carry names suggesting immense size or strength: ''Hercules, Mammoth, Gigant, Titan, Samson, Brobdingnag, or Goliath.''
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Ships in the ''Hercules'' class carry names suggesting immense size or strength: ''Hercules, Mammoth, Gigant, Titan, Sampson, Brobdingnag, or Goliath.''
 
  
 
=== Selected Variant Types & Classes ===
 
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Latest revision as of 19:14, 10 March 2024

Hercules class Cargo Transport
Hercules class Cargo Transport-THUMB-TTAdv 24-Aug-2019a.jpg
A large cargo transport vessel.
Type: R Freighter
Category ACS
Size 5,000 Tons
Hull Configuration Close Structure Hull
Streamlining Streamlined Hull
Tech Level TL–11
Engineering
Computer Model 2/bis
Jump J-1
Maneuver 1 G
Armaments
Hardpoints 4
Offensive 4 triple laser turrets
Accommodations
Staterooms 15
Personnel
Crew 15
    Officers 7
    Enlisted 8
High/Mid Passengers 0
Payload
Cargo 2,911 Tons
Fuel tank 510 Tons
Carried craft 1 40t pinnace
Construction
Construction Time 36 Months
Origin Third Imperium
Manufacturer Akerut
Price
Cost MCr985.2
Statistics
Quick Ship Profile R-05S11
Universal Ship Profile R-E1111B1-000000-40000-0
Images
Blueprint No
Illustration Yes
Source
Canon Published, canon design
Designer J. Andrew Keith
Design System Book 2
Era 1105
Reference The Traveller Adventure 140.

The Hercules class Cargo Transport is a TL–11 freighter.

Description[edit]

Using a 5,000-ton hull, the Hercules heavy merchant is a bulk and containerized cargo carrier developed and produced for operations in the Aramis and neighboring subsectors by Akerut. [1] The Hercules is a heavy duty carrier used for both bulk cargo and containerized shipments. The ship is in service primarily in the Aramis Subsector, but several examples are also in service with Tukera. Because its Jump-1 drives make larger distances difficult, Akerut maintains a supply of 500-ton demountable fuel tanks (valued at Cr500,000; can be mounted in 2 weeks) at its starport locations within the subsector. Hercules ships can be fitted with one, two, or even three sets of tanks in their cargo holds, thus displacing cargo capacity. [1]

It carries light defensive armament and a defensive suite. Because its two Master Fire Directors can control the ship's four turrets without requiring them to be manned, the Hercules crew can be reduced by four members by leaving the turrets unmanned. Normal weapon load is four triple laser turrets grouped into two batteries. [2]

The ship also carries a 40-ton pinnace. [2]

It has a crew of 15.

Image Repository[edit]

  1. A Hercules class Cargo Transport under spaceflight.
    Hercules class Cargo Transport WTH.jpg
  2. A large Tukera cargo transport.
    Hercules class Cargo Transport TTAdv.jpg

General Description & Deck Plans[edit]

No information yet available.

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 subcraft) carried on the ship. Tonnage on the universal ship profile is shown in kilotons (...thousands of tons) where necessary. [3]

Basic Ship Characteristics [4]
No. Category Remarks
1. Tonnage / Hull 5,000 tons.
2. Crew x15 crew:
3. Performance Propulsion:
  • Jump-1
  • 1-G acceleration
  • Power Plant-1
4. Electronics Model/2 bis ship computer.
5. Hardpoints x4 hardpoints.
6. Armament The normal weapons fit-out for a Hercules class is:
7. Defenses None.
8. Craft x1 40-ton Pinnace
9. Fuel Treatment Fuel Tankage: 510 Tons.
10. Cost MCr985.2
11. Construction Time 36 months to build, 33 months in quantity.
12. Remarks Other Equipment:

History & Background[edit]

The Hercules class Cargo Transport is the epitome of the lumbering big ship which results from an attempt to maximize cargo capacity within a starfaring hull. Fully 58% of the ship's displacement is given over to cargo carriage. The Hercules is a proprietary design built for Tukera Lines and Akerut. [2]

Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities[edit]

Vessel Peculiarities: The Hercules is optimized for use on the mains. The Hercules can escape from a main by use of a fuel bladder and making a deep space jump from one main to another. [2]

Class Naming Practice/s: Ships in the Hercules class carry names suggesting immense size or strength: Hercules, Mammoth, Gigant, Titan, Samson, Brobdingnag, or Goliath.

Selected Variant Types & Classes[edit]

53 Representative Freighter (R) Classes[edit]

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

Civilian Ship - Freighter - Type R Freighter


References[edit]

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