Independence of the Stars class Interstellar Liner
Independence of the Stars class Interstellar Liner | |
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Type: M Liner | |
Category | BCS |
Size | 154,407 Tons |
Hull Configuration | Close Structure Hull |
Streamlining | Partially Streamlined Hull |
Tech Level | TL–15 |
Engineering | |
Computer | Model/6 |
Jump | J-4 |
Maneuver | 4 G |
Fuel Treatment | Scoops, Purifier |
Armaments | |
Hardpoints | |
Accommodations | |
Staterooms | 5,730 |
Personnel | |
Crew | 1,360 |
Enlisted | 1,100 |
Marines | 409 |
High/Mid Passengers | 4,370 |
Low Passengers | 2,000 |
Payload | |
Cargo | 23,151.38 Tons |
Fuel tank | 67,939.08 Tons |
Carried craft | 30 100t Life Boats, 10 100t Shuttles |
Construction | |
Origin | Third Imperium |
Price | |
Cost | MCr71,332.4875 |
Architect fee | MCr713.325 |
Statistics | |
Quick Ship Profile | M-0KP44 |
Universal Ship Profile | M-R444464-000000-00000-0 |
Images | |
Blueprint | No |
Illustration | Yes |
Source | |
Canon | Unpublished, fan design |
Designer | Ronald B. Kline Jr. |
Design System | High Guard |
Era | 1105 |
Reference | Fan: Ronald B. Kline Jr. |
Starships are designed with the Classic Traveller format, using High Guard Shipyard v1.13 written by Andrea Vallance. |
The Independence of the Stars class Interstellar Liner is a TL–15 Interstellar Liner.
Description
It is a vessel with 4-G and J-4 performance. The vast cargo holds listed are misleading. Much of this extra space is fitted out as theaters, casinos, lounges, vast dining halls and other entertainment and resort services. There is more than enough cargo space left over for passengers' luggage.
This design is strictly civilian and is fitted with no defenses and no weapons. It has a basic defensive suite.
The ship carries ten 100 ton shuttles to allow ocean refueling, ferry crew, cargo and passengers from surface to orbit. In case of emergency they carry thirty 100 ton fully streamlined Model 292 class Life Boats. These boats provide more than enough capacity to take all passengers and crew off the ship in the event of disaster. Each is listed as having a single crew member/pilot. In reality these ships are fitted with robotic pilots who can launch and fly the vessels to near by planets within a system. To hold so many people it is necessary to use 73 emergency low berths, each holding four people. We are well aware of the risks involved with this form of travel. The risk is seen as worthwhile to preserve life for an indeterminate amount of time while awaiting rescue. Twenty four hours of air won't do you much good if the nearest rescue vessels will take weeks to jump to the rescue.
It has a crew of 1,360 and 563 marines. Crew are mostly foreign born and sign up for six month duty contracts between shore leaves. Crew members each have there own staterooms to make their long cruises more bearable. Many send money home to support families with their relatively high crew wages. The listed 409 marines are actually entertainers, bar tenders, stewards, cooks, waiters and other customer support personnel. The security detail double as maintenance crew, tour staff, and safari guides.
History & Background
Built in orbit at Kaskii (Core 3218) for a group of hedge funds who had partnered with military naval architects, who were desperate for work. Safety and reassuring first time space travellers is a priority of the Cruise Line's customer service. Elaborate evacuation and life boat muster drills are an essential part of passengers' first day on board, regardless of the length of the cruise. The cruise lines take great pains to ensure where ever ship excursions visit are carefully controlled and monitored environments. For example the quaint native gift shop on that remote planet you just visited is probably owned and operated by a company sub contracted with the cruise line.
Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities
Vessel Peculiarities: No information yet available.
Class Naming Practice/s: These are part of the larger Freedom Class of liners.
Selected Variant Types & Classes
35 Representative Liner (M) Classes
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C
- Camel class Medical Launch
- Celestial Star class Luxury Liner
- Codori Prime class Luxury Liner
- Condor class Subsidized Liner
- Coyotl class Bulk Hauler
E
F
G
H
I
K
- K'Bam class Assault Lander
- Kihrvak Platoon Drop Ship class Marine Cutter
- King Richard class Interstellar Liner
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M
N
O
P
R
S
- Sapphire Moon class Moduleship
- Shuvalivashtu class Luxury Liner
- Songbird class Ship's Boat
- Star class Merchant Liner
- Stellar class Liner
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References
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This ship was originally designed using one of the Classic Traveller ship design rules:
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- Author: Lord (Marquis), Captain, and Lead Naval Architect Ronald B. Kline, Jr. of the Imperial Navy