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− | + | |name = Launch | |
+ | |image = Launch-WH-Keith-MT-Imp-Encyclo-Pg-34 03-July-2018a.jpg | ||
+ | |caption = | ||
+ | |tdes = A | ||
+ | |type = Tradker | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |size-cat = Smallcraft | ||
+ | |size = 20 | ||
+ | |hull = Cylinder Hull | ||
+ | |aerodynam = Streamlined Hull | ||
+ | |TL = 8 | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |model = None | ||
+ | |jump = 0 | ||
+ | |g = 1 | ||
+ | |fuelTreatment = | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |hp = 0 | ||
+ | |weapons = | ||
+ | |screens = | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |staterooms = 0 | ||
+ | |bunks = | ||
+ | |seats = | ||
+ | |lowberths = | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |crew = 2 | ||
+ | |officers = | ||
+ | |enlisted = | ||
+ | |pilots = | ||
+ | |marines = | ||
+ | |frozenwatch = | ||
+ | |passengers = 0 | ||
+ | |steerage = | ||
+ | |Lpass = | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |cargo = 13 | ||
+ | |fuel = 1 | ||
+ | |craft = | ||
+ | |features = | ||
+ | |reserved = | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |construction = 6 | ||
+ | |origin = Third Imperium | ||
+ | |manufacturer = | ||
+ | |IOC = | ||
+ | |EOS = | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |cost = 14 | ||
+ | |architect = | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |QSP = A-2S10 | ||
+ | |USP = | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |blueprint = No | ||
+ | |illustration = No | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |alsosee = | ||
+ | |canon = Yes | ||
+ | |designer = Loren Wiseman | ||
+ | |designSystem = High Guard | ||
+ | |era = 1105 | ||
+ | |ref = {{Ludography ref|name= Starships|page=18|version=Classic Traveller}} | ||
+ | |footnote = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | A [[Launch]] (...also called [[Lifeboat]]) uses a 20-ton [[hull]], is capable of 1-G acceleration, carries one ton of [[Ship Fuel|fuel tankage]], and has a [[crew]] of two. {{Page cite|name= Starships|page=18|version=Classic Traveller|citeName=S18}} | ||
+ | It is also known as the ''Type U class'' Utility Craft. It typically comes in a 20 ton [[smallcraft]] variation, but other variations are possible including larger [[bigcraft]]. | ||
− | + | == Description ([[Specifications]]) == | |
− | + | A launch may mount [[missile rack]]s and [[sandcaster]]s; it may not mount [[laser]]s as [[weapon]]s. The craft has thirteen [[ton]]s excess space available for custom use, and typically cost [[MCr]]14. {{Page cite|citeName=S18}} | |
− | {{ | ||
+ | === Image Repository === | ||
+ | # A stock [[Launch]] image by a famous starcraft artist. <br> [[File: Launch-WH-Keith-MT-Imp-Encyclo-Pg-34 03-July-2018a.jpg|250px]] | ||
− | {{ | + | === General Description & Deck Plans === |
+ | No information yet available. | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Basic Ship Characteristics === | ||
+ | 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}} | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable sortable" | ||
+ | !colspan="3"|'''Basic Ship Characteristics''' {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 10 |version= Classic Traveller}} | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! No. | ||
+ | ! Category | ||
+ | ! Remarks | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 1. | ||
+ | | [[Ton|Tonnage]] / [[Hull]] | ||
+ | | 20 [[ton]]s. | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 2. | ||
+ | | [[Crew]] | ||
+ | | x2 [[crew]]. | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 3. | ||
+ | | [[Maneuver Drive|Performance]] | ||
+ | | ''Propulsion:'' | ||
+ | * Jump-0 [[Boat]] | ||
+ | * 1-G acceleration | ||
+ | * [[Power Plant]]-1 | ||
+ | * 1-[[EP]]s | ||
+ | * Agility-1 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 4. | ||
+ | | [[Ship's Computer|Electronics]] | ||
+ | | [[Model/1]] [[flt]] [[ship computer]]. | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 5. | ||
+ | | [[Ship's Hardpoint|Hardpoints]] | ||
+ | | x1 [[hardpoint]]s. | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 6. | ||
+ | | [[Ship's Weapon|Armament]] / [[Weapon]]ry | ||
+ | | The normal weapons fit-out for it is: | ||
+ | * [[Laser]]s: None | ||
+ | * [[Energy Weapon]]s: None | ||
+ | * [[Particle Accelerator]]s: None | ||
+ | * [[Meson Gun]]s: None | ||
+ | * [[Missile Rack|Missile]]s: None | ||
+ | * Other: None | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 7. | ||
+ | | [[Ship's Defense|Defenses]] | ||
+ | | ''[[Ship's Defense|Defensive Equipment:]]'' | ||
+ | * [[Ship Armor]]s: None | ||
+ | * [[Meson Screen]]s: None | ||
+ | * [[Nuclear Damper]]s: None | ||
+ | * [[Repulsor]]s: None | ||
+ | * Other: None | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 8. | ||
+ | | [[Smallcraft|Craft]] | ||
+ | | None. | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 9. | ||
+ | | [[Fuel Purification Plant|Fuel Treatment]] | ||
+ | | None. | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 10. | ||
+ | | [[Imperial Currency|Cost]] | ||
+ | | [[MCr]]14. | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 11. | ||
+ | | [[Naval Architecture|Construction Time]] | ||
+ | | 6 months to build, 4 months in quantity. | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 12. | ||
+ | | Remarks | ||
+ | | ''[[Ship Equipment|Other Equipment]]:'' | ||
+ | * [[Cargo Bay]]: Standard cargo capacity amounts to 13.0 [[ton]]s. | ||
+ | * [[Ship's Locker]] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | == History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == | ||
+ | Even the smallest ships carry ''[[Lifeboat]]s'' or ''[[Launch]]es.'' | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Selected Variant Types & Classes === | ||
+ | {{Ship referral tree|name=Launch|tdes=AK| class1=Civilian Ship | class2=Trader| class3=Smallcraft}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | == References == | ||
+ | {{Metadata}} | ||
+ | {{CT-Ship-Design}} | ||
+ | {{Intermediate}} | ||
+ | {{Sources | ||
+ | | {{Ludography cite|name= Starships |page=18|version=Classic Traveller}} | ||
+ | | {{Ludography cite|name= Adventure Class Ships Volume 1 |page= TBD}} | ||
+ | | {{Ludography cite|name= The Spinward Marches Campaign |page= TBD}} | ||
+ | | {{Ludography cite|name= Imperial Encyclopedia |page=78}} | ||
+ | | {{Ludography cite|name= Starship Operator's Manual |page=58 |version=MegaTraveller}} | ||
+ | | {{Ludography cite|name= Brilliant Lances |page= 46 |article=Technical Booklet}} | ||
+ | | {{Ludography cite|name= Starships |page=8|version=Marc Miller's Traveller}} | ||
+ | | {{Ludography cite|name= SGS: Imperial Small Craft |page=TBD}} | ||
+ | | {{Ludography cite|name= SGS: Imperial Small Craft Vol. 2 |page=TBD}} | ||
+ | | {{Ludography cite|name= Archaic Small Craft, Shuttles, and Gigs |page=TBD}} | ||
+ | | {{Ludography cite|name= 20-ton Launch Deckplans |page=TBD}} | ||
+ | | {{Ludography cite|name=Core Rulebook|version=Mongoose Traveller|page= 132}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | [[Category: Smallcraft]] | ||
+ | [[Category: Third Imperium Ship]] | ||
+ | {{LE|Ships|Ship type definitions}} |
Latest revision as of 13:48, 16 March 2024
Launch | |
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Type: A Tradker | |
Category | Smallcraft |
Size | 20 Tons |
Hull Configuration | Cylinder Hull |
Streamlining | Streamlined Hull |
Tech Level | TL–8 |
Engineering | |
Computer | None |
Jump | J-0 |
Maneuver | 1 G |
Armaments | |
Hardpoints | 0 |
Accommodations | |
Staterooms | 0 |
Personnel | |
Crew | 2 |
High/Mid Passengers | 0 |
Payload | |
Cargo | 13 Tons |
Fuel tank | 1 Tons |
Construction | |
Construction Time | 6 Months |
Origin | Third Imperium |
Price | |
Cost | MCr14 |
Statistics | |
Quick Ship Profile | A-2S10 |
Images | |
Blueprint | No |
Illustration | No |
Source | |
Canon | Published, canon design |
Designer | Loren Wiseman |
Design System | High Guard |
Era | 1105 |
Reference | Starships 18. |
A Launch (...also called Lifeboat) uses a 20-ton hull, is capable of 1-G acceleration, carries one ton of fuel tankage, and has a crew of two. [1]
It is also known as the Type U class Utility Craft. It typically comes in a 20 ton smallcraft variation, but other variations are possible including larger bigcraft.
Description (Specifications)[edit]
A launch may mount missile racks and sandcasters; it may not mount lasers as weapons. The craft has thirteen tons excess space available for custom use, and typically cost MCr14. [1]
Image Repository[edit]
- A stock Launch image by a famous starcraft artist.
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. [2]
Basic Ship Characteristics [3] | ||
---|---|---|
No. | Category | Remarks |
1. | Tonnage / Hull | 20 tons. |
2. | Crew | x2 crew. |
3. | Performance | Propulsion:
|
4. | Electronics | Model/1 flt ship computer. |
5. | Hardpoints | x1 hardpoints. |
6. | Armament / Weaponry | The normal weapons fit-out for it is:
|
7. | Defenses | Defensive Equipment:
|
8. | Craft | None. |
9. | Fuel Treatment | None. |
10. | Cost | MCr14. |
11. | Construction Time | 6 months to build, 4 months in quantity. |
12. | Remarks | Other Equipment:
|
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
Even the smallest ships carry Lifeboats or Launches.
Selected Variant Types & Classes[edit]
42 Representative Launch (AK) Classes[edit]
Civilian Ship - Trader - Smallcraft - Type AK Launch
A
- Akkigish class Subsidized Merchant
- Amkarim class Trade Liner
- Andrew class Commercial Shuttle
- Anhk class Merchant
B
C
D
F
G
J
- Jasper class Provincial Merchant
- Jelmirt Marquis class High Liner
- Jose Cadiz Royal Galleon class Cargo Carrier
K
L
M
- Maru class Merchant
- Mauripo class Subsidized Merchant
- Mavuzo class Super Freighter
- Mora class Freighter
P
Q
R
S
- Seeker class Armored Merchant
- Sirocco class Merchant Freighter
- Star*mart class Provincial Merchant
- Swordfish class Merchant
T
- Trader class Provincial Transport
- Type CT class Cargo Carrier
- Type R2 class Subsidized Merchant
- Type RL class Subsidized Merchant
- Type RL2 class Subsidized Merchant
- Tyrfing class Freighter
V
References[edit]
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This ship was originally designed using one of the Classic Traveller ship design rules:
|
- Marc Miller. Starships (Game Designers Workshop, 1977), 18.
- Jordan Weisman. Adventure Class Ships Volume 1 (FASA, 1982), TBD.
- Marc Miller. The Spinward Marches Campaign (Game Designers Workshop, 1985), TBD.
- Marc Miller. Imperial Encyclopedia (Game Designers Workshop, 1987), 78.
- Rob Caswell, William W. Connors, Joe Fugate, Gary L. Thomas. Starship Operator's Manual (Digest Group Publications, 1988), 58.
- Frank Chadwick, Dave Nilsen. "Technical Booklet." Brilliant Lances (1994): 46.
- Don Perrin. Starships (Imperium Games, 1996), 8.
- S.R. Greene. SGS: Imperial Small Craft (Seeker Gaming Systems, 1992), TBD.
- S.R. Greene. SGS: Imperial Small Craft Vol. 2 (Seeker Gaming Systems, 1992), TBD.
- Michael Taylor, Ron Vutpakdi. Archaic Small Craft, Shuttles, and Gigs (Avenger Enterprises, 2006), TBD.
- Loren Wiseman. 20-ton Launch Deckplans (Loren Wiseman, 2007), TBD.
- Gareth Hanrahan. Core Rulebook (Mongoose Publishing, 2008), 132.
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Marc Miller. Starships (Game Designers Workshop, 1977), 18.
- ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 10.
- ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 10.