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The [[Life Boat]] is an emergency [[device]], a [[smallcraft]], used to allow escape from danger, disaster, or calamity in space-going situations.
 
The [[Life Boat]] is an emergency [[device]], a [[smallcraft]], used to allow escape from danger, disaster, or calamity in space-going situations.
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* They come in both [[Civilian Ship|civilian]] and [[Military Ship|military]] variants.  
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* The [[Supraclass]] designation is also known as [[Ship Mission]], [[Ship Mission Code]], Mission, or [[Ship Hull Designation]].
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* They come in both [[Civilian Ship|civilian]] and [[Military Ship|military]] variants. There is typically little difference between the two.
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* It is a [[starship]] [[supraclass]].
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=== Library Data Referral Tree ===
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Please refer to the following [[AAB]] [[Library Data]] for more information: <br>
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'''[[Starship]]:'''
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{{:Referral-Tree-Starship-User-Types}}
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{{:Referral-Tree-Advanced-Ship-Classifications}}
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{{:Referral-Tree-Basic-Ship-Classifications}}
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{{:Referral-Tree-Ships-by-Function}}
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{{:Referral-Tree-Speed-of-Travel}}
  
 
== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
 
== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
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* In addition, they often contain five emergency [[Low Passage|low berth]]s, each capable of holding four persons in [[cold sleep]]. Thus a standard life boat can often carry a total of 23 [[sophont]]s.  
 
* In addition, they often contain five emergency [[Low Passage|low berth]]s, each capable of holding four persons in [[cold sleep]]. Thus a standard life boat can often carry a total of 23 [[sophont]]s.  
 
* Life boats are almost always unarmed.
 
* Life boats are almost always unarmed.
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=== Image Repository ===
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This image repository contains a selection of life boat images:
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'''[[Life Boat|Type UE Life Boat / Escape Pod]]:'''
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# A side view [[schematic]] of a [[Deliverance class Lifeboat|''Deliverance'' class Lifeboat]]. <br> [[File:J0 50dT Lifeboat.jpg|400px]]
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# A small, sleek [[Marrel Veckor class Lifeboat|''Marrel Veckor'' class Lifeboat]], popular with the [[Distant Fringe]]. <br> [[File:J-0 20dT Lifeboat Pinnace.jpg|400px]]
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=== Strategy & Tactics (Doctrine) ===
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''Life Boats'' or ''Escape Pods'' are typically stationed on larger ships as an emergency precaution. Smaller ships typically do not carry them or use a [[smallcraft]] in this role.
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* Most such craft are unarmed and defenseless and are easily destroyed by a military or paramilitary aggressor.
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=== Supraclass Roles ===
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''Life Boat''s typically serve the following roles:: <br>
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''[[Smallcraft]] & [[Bigcraft]]:''
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
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!colspan="4"| UE-class Life Boat Supraclass Archetypes
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|-
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! Archetype
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! Type Code
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|-
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| [[Contingency Craft]]
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| (UE)
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|-
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| [[Emergency Craft]]
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| (UE)
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|-
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| [[Escape Pod]]
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| (UE)
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|-
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| [[Launch]]
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| (UE)
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|-
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| [[Lifeboat]]
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| (UE)
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|-
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| [[Lighter]]
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| (UE)
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|-
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| [[Runabout]]
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| (UE)
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|-
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| [[Shuttle]]
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| (UE)
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|-
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| [[Utility Boat]]
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| (UE)
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|-
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|}
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=== Supraclass Archtypes ===
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
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!colspan="4"| UE-class Life Boat Supraclass Archetypes
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|-
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! Archetype
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! Type Code
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! Exemplar
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! Remarks
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|-
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| [[Escape Pod]] / [[Life Boat]]
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| UE
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| [[SK-3 class Lifeboat]]
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| It is one of the smallest [[spaceship]]s in common use. They typically displace 20 [[ton]]s or less. Although its primary function is to serve as a [[life craft]] in the event that evacuation is required, it can also be used to transport [[passenger]]s. While many [[launch]]es perform a utility role as well as [[life boat]] and/or [[escape pod]] duties, most [[Medical Ship|Type-UE-class smallcraft]] are specialized to only perform [[escape pod]] and/or [[life boat]] duties. Any utility capabilities are an afterthought.
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* U = Utility, Multipurpose, [[etc.]] 
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* E = [[Escape Pod]], [[Life Boat]], [[etc.]]
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!colspan="4"| ''NOTES:'' There is semantic overlap between many of the classes and codes. Some codes organize by mission or capability, others by size and [[ton]]nage, and yet others by other characteristics.
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|-
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|}
  
 
== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
 
== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
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[[File: Imperial Sunburst-Sun-IISS-Traveller.gif|right]]
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Since the earliest days of spaceflight, emergency precautions and craft have been operated. The modern lifeboat is inexpensive and capable of sustaining life for a limited period, or achieving planetfall in most models.
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No information yet available.
 
  
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=== Selected Life Boat Variant Types & Classes ===
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=== Selected Variant Types & Classes ===
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''[[Life Boat]]:''
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''[[Civilian Ship]] - [[Smallcraft]] - [[Life Boat]]:''
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# [[Type U class Auxiliary]]
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{{:Referral-Tree-UE-Life-Boat-Escape-Pod}}
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## [[Deliverance class Lifeboat]]
 
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## [[Interstellar Lifesaver class Lifeboat]]
 
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## [[KSbA Model A-23 class Lifeboat]]
 
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## [[Lifeboat (ISW Period)]]
 
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## [[Longevity class Lifeboat]]
 
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## [[Model 292 class Life Boat]]
 
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## [[Reliant class Lifeboat]]
 
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## [[Reprieve class Escape Pod]]
 
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## [[SK-3 class Lifeboat]]
 
  
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==References & Contributors (Sources) ==
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=== Ship Summary List ===
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Some of the most commonly used [[vessel]]s in this role or these roles include:
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{{Ship summary list|name= Lifeboat / Escape Pod |tdes= UE}}
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==References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) ==
 
{{Intermediate}}
 
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{{Sources
 
{{Sources
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|S1= {{CT}} {{Ludography cite|name=Starships|page= TBD|version=Classic Traveller}}
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|S1= {{Ludography cite|name= Starships |page= TBD|version=Classic Traveller}}
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|S2= [[Reformation Coalition Equipment Guide]]
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|S2= {{Ludography cite|name= Starships and Spacecraft |page=TBD |version=Classic Traveller}}
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|S3= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]]
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|S3= {{Ludography cite|name= High Guard |page=TBD |version=Classic Traveller}}
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|S4= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[User:Maksim-Smelchak|Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]  
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|S4= {{Ludography cite|name= Marooned/Marooned Alone |page= TBD}}
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|S5= {{Ludography cite|name= Imperial Encyclopedia |page=78}}
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|S6= {{Ludography cite|name= The Travellers' Digest 16 |page= TBD}}
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|S7= {{Ludography cite|name= SGS: Imperial Small Craft |page= TBD}}
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|S8= {{Ludography cite|name= SGS: Imperial Small Craft Vol. 2 |page= TBD}}
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|S9= {{Ludography cite|name= Reformation Coalition Equipment Guide |page= TBD}}
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|S10= {{Ludography cite|name= Starships |page=8|version=Marc Miller's Traveller}}
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|S11= {{Ludography cite|name= Scout Ships |page= TBD}}
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|S12= {{Ludography cite|name= T5 Core Rules |page= TBD}}
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|S13= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]]
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|S14= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]  
 
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Latest revision as of 14:27, 27 October 2019

Line Combatants (Primary - Capital) Escort Combatants (Secondary - Subcapital) Military Auxiliary (Tertiary)
B-
Battleship 		C-
Cruiser 		O-
Ortillery 		V-
Carrier 		D-
Destroyer 		E-
Escort 		F-
Fighter 		H-
Defense/Security 		I-
Combat Transport 		Q-
Combat Support 		S-
Scout 		U-
Utility 		X-
Commo 		Z-
Special
Mercantile Commercial Ships (Trade & Profit) Non-Mercantile Commercial Ships (Industry & Profit) Non-Commercial Ships (Nonprofit) System Craft (Intrastellar)
A-
Tramp 		M-
Freighter 		R-
Liner 		T-
Transport 		G-
Industrial 		J-
Prospector 		K-
Expedition 		P-
Corsair 		U-
Utility 		L-
Science 		N-
Medical 		Y-
Private 		WB-
Barge 		WA-
Satellite 		WO-
Space Station

The Life Boat is an emergency device, a smallcraft, used to allow escape from danger, disaster, or calamity in space-going situations.

Technical Data.jpg

Library Data Referral Tree[edit]

Please refer to the following AAB Library Data for more information:
Starship:

  • Speed of Travel


    • Description (Specifications)[edit]

    They typically displace 20.0 tons, and are capable of 1.0 G acceleration and can carry up to three conscious passengers.

    • In addition, they often contain five emergency low berths, each capable of holding four persons in cold sleep. Thus a standard life boat can often carry a total of 23 sophonts.
    • Life boats are almost always unarmed.

    Image Repository[edit]

    This image repository contains a selection of life boat images:

    Type UE Life Boat / Escape Pod:

    1. A side view schematic of a Deliverance class Lifeboat.
      J0 50dT Lifeboat.jpg
    2. A small, sleek Marrel Veckor class Lifeboat, popular with the Distant Fringe.
      J-0 20dT Lifeboat Pinnace.jpg

    Strategy & Tactics (Doctrine)[edit]

    Life Boats or Escape Pods are typically stationed on larger ships as an emergency precaution. Smaller ships typically do not carry them or use a smallcraft in this role.

    • Most such craft are unarmed and defenseless and are easily destroyed by a military or paramilitary aggressor.

    Supraclass Roles[edit]

    Life Boats typically serve the following roles::
    Smallcraft & Bigcraft:

    UE-class Life Boat Supraclass Archetypes
    Archetype Type Code
    Contingency Craft (UE)
    Emergency Craft (UE)
    Escape Pod (UE)
    Launch (UE)
    Lifeboat (UE)
    Lighter (UE)
    Runabout (UE)
    Shuttle (UE)
    Utility Boat (UE)

    Supraclass Archtypes[edit]

    UE-class Life Boat Supraclass Archetypes
    Archetype Type Code Exemplar Remarks
    Escape Pod / Life Boat UE SK-3 class Lifeboat It is one of the smallest spaceships in common use. They typically displace 20 tons or less. Although its primary function is to serve as a life craft in the event that evacuation is required, it can also be used to transport passengers. While many launches perform a utility role as well as life boat and/or escape pod duties, most Type-UE-class smallcraft are specialized to only perform escape pod and/or life boat duties. Any utility capabilities are an afterthought.
    NOTES: There is semantic overlap between many of the classes and codes. Some codes organize by mission or capability, others by size and tonnage, and yet others by other characteristics.

    History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

    Since the earliest days of spaceflight, emergency precautions and craft have been operated. The modern lifeboat is inexpensive and capable of sustaining life for a limited period, or achieving planetfall in most models.

    Selected Variant Types & Classes[edit]

    Civilian Ship - Smallcraft - Life Boat: Civilian Vessel - Smallcraft - Life Boat:

    1. Type UE class Life Boat
      1. Deliverance class Lifeboat
      2. Interstellar Lifesaver class Lifeboat
      3. KSbA Model A-23 class Lifeboat
      4. Longevity class Lifeboat
      5. Marrel Veckor class Lifeboat
      6. Model 292 class Life Boat
      7. Reliant class Lifeboat
      8. Reprieve class Escape Pod
      9. SK-3 class Lifeboat

    Ship Summary List[edit]

    Some of the most commonly used vessels in this role or these roles include:

    0 Representative Lifeboat / Escape Pod (UE) Classes
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    References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]

    This list of sources was used by the Traveller Wiki Editorial Team and individual contributors to compose this article. Copyrighted material is used under license from Far Future Enterprises or by permission of the author. The page history lists all of the contributions.
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