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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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* The [[Supraclass]] designation is also known as [[Ship Mission]], [[Ship Mission Code]], Mission, or [[Ship Hull Designation]]. | * The [[Supraclass]] designation is also known as [[Ship Mission]], [[Ship Mission Code]], Mission, or [[Ship Hull Designation]]. | ||
+ | * They come in both [[Civilian Ship|civilian]] and [[Military Ship|military]] variants. There is typically little difference between the two. | ||
* It is a [[starship]] [[supraclass]]. | * It is a [[starship]] [[supraclass]]. | ||
[[File: Technical Data.jpg|right]] | [[File: Technical Data.jpg|right]] | ||
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=== Image Repository === | === Image Repository === | ||
− | + | This image repository contains a selection of life boat images: | |
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+ | '''[[Life Boat|Type UE Life Boat / Escape Pod]]:''' | ||
+ | # A side view [[schematic]] of a [[Deliverance class Lifeboat|''Deliverance'' class Lifeboat]]. <br> [[File:J0 50dT Lifeboat.jpg|400px]] | ||
+ | # 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]] | ||
=== Strategy & Tactics (Doctrine) === | === Strategy & Tactics (Doctrine) === | ||
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=== Supraclass Roles === | === Supraclass Roles === | ||
− | ''Life Boat''s typically serve the following roles: | + | ''Life Boat''s typically serve the following roles:: <br> |
− | + | ''[[Smallcraft]] & [[Bigcraft]]:'' | |
− | + | {| class="wikitable sortable" | |
− | + | !colspan="4"| 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 === | === Supraclass Archtypes === | ||
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! Remarks | ! Remarks | ||
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− | | [[Life Boat]] | + | | [[Escape Pod]] / [[Life Boat]] |
− | | | + | | UE |
− | | | + | | [[SK-3 class Lifeboat]] |
− | | | + | | 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. |
+ | * U = Utility, Multipurpose, [[etc.]] | ||
+ | * E = [[Escape Pod]], [[Life Boat]], [[etc.]] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | !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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Latest revision as of 10:27, 27 October 2019
The Life Boat is an emergency device, a smallcraft, used to allow escape from danger, disaster, or calamity in space-going situations.
- The Supraclass designation is also known as Ship Mission, Ship Mission Code, Mission, or Ship Hull Designation.
- They come in both civilian and military variants. There is typically little difference between the two.
- It is a starship supraclass.
Library Data Referral Tree[edit]
Please refer to the following AAB Library Data for more information:
Starship:
- Advanced Ship Classifications
- Ship Mission Code / Supraclass
- Ship Type Code / Superclass
- Ship Class Code / Class
- Model (TL)
- Bloc (Lot)
- Astronomical Unit (AU)
- FTL
- Light Speed (c)
- Light-week (lw)
- Light-year (ly)
- NAFAL (STL)
- Parsec (pc)
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:
- A side view schematic of a Deliverance class Lifeboat.
- A small, sleek Marrel Veckor class Lifeboat, popular with the Distant Fringe.
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 | |||
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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 | |||
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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.
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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:
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]
- Marc Miller. Starships (Game Designers Workshop, 1977), TBD.
- Dave Sering. Starships and Spacecraft (Judges Guild, 1979), TBD.
- Marc Miller, Frank Chadwick, John Harshman. High Guard (Game Designers Workshop, 1980), TBD.
- Loren Wiseman. Marooned/Marooned Alone (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), TBD.
- Marc Miller. Imperial Encyclopedia (Game Designers Workshop, 1987), 78.
- Gary L. Thomas. The Travellers' Digest 16 (Digest Group Publications, 1989), TBD.
- 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.
- Dave Nilsen. Reformation Coalition Equipment Guide (Game Designers Workshop, 1994), TBD.
- Don Perrin. Starships (Imperium Games, 1996), 8.
- Martin Dougherty. Scout Ships (Avenger Enterprises, 2007), TBD.
- Marc Miller. T5 Core Rules (Far Future Enterprises, 2013), TBD.
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science