Noql class Free Trader

Noql class Free Trader
Type: AF Far Trader
Category	ACS
Size	300 Tons
Hull Configuration	Close Structure Hull
Streamlining	Streamlined Hull
Tech Level	TL–14
Engineering
Computer	Model 2/fib
Jump	J-2
Maneuver	1 G
Fuel Treatment	Scoops/Purifier
Armaments
Hardpoints	3
Offensive	3 3x Beam Laser
Accommodations
Staterooms	8
Personnel
Crew	7
Officers	3
Enlisted	4
High/Mid Passengers	0
Payload
Cargo	127.4 Tons
Fuel tank	89.9 Tons
Carried craft	1 air/raft
Construction
Origin	Zhodani Consulate
Manufacturer	Vlafsear Mercantile Yards
Price
Cost	MCr119.429
Images
Blueprint	Yes
Illustration	Yes
Source
Canon	Published, non-canon design
Designer	James Kundert, Paul Sanders
Design System	MegaTraveller
Era	1120
Reference	"Noql-class Zhodani Free Trader." Imperial Lines 3 13-16.

The Noql class Free Trader is a civilian ship.

Description

No information yet available.

History & Background

One of the oldest ship designs to follow the now characteristic Zhodani naval architecture, the Noql was originally designed as a government courier and transport in the early jump-capable Consulate. The design advanced to Jump-2 alongside the growing Consular Navy, but was retired from government service when it proved impractical to upgrade the design to Jump-3. The hull was privatized by its original contract yard, Vlafsear Yards (sic), who would eventually base a fully civilian division around it as the Consulate found its star-spanning mercantile feet. Vlafsear Mercantile Yards remains in business even in the modern era, though it does not, by choice, rise to the status of a megacorporation.

The modern Noql class Free Trader is a ship used for routine commerce within the Zhodani Consulate and its surrounds. Most are owned by individuals or small trading companies. While some still serve with the Zhodani Navy in local logistics roles, the Noql lacks the range to be considered a Fleet vessel.

Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities

No information yet available.

Selected Variant Types & Classes

54 Representative Far Trader (AF) Classes

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Type AF Far Trader

A

• Akkigish class Far Trader
• Alexandria class Free Trader
• Anjou class Freighter
• Aoa'iw class Light Trader
• April Hare class Far Trader
• Athelstan class Merchant
• Avian class Far Trader

B

• Basil class Merchant
• Beowulf class Free Trader
• Bremen class Caravel
• Burning Sky class Merchant Schooner

C

• Caroline class Heavy Pinnace
• Ciigusna class Pinnace
• ColonyCord class Fast Trader
• Consul class Provincial Trader
• Coriander class Free Trader

E

• Eakhau class Trader
• Empress Marava class Far Trader

F

• Fanzhhienz class Far Trader
• Farrou class Far Trader
• Fat Cat class Far Trader

G

• Garu class Far Trader
• Gizicih class General Trader

H

• Hero class Far Trader
• Hnneshant class Trade Boat

I

• Independent Hauler class Far Trader

J

• Jayhawk class Far Trader
• Joshim P. Stone class Provincial Trader

K

• Khershwan class Trader

L

• Lanthium Petal class Speculative Trader

M

• Maada class Fast Trader
• Manta class Small Merchant
• Moraine class Free Trader

N

• Noql class Free Trader
• Nye class Caravel
• Nymph class Provincial Merchant

P

• Paya class Light Freighter
• Perseus class Free Trader
• Princess Gunnhilde class Far Trader

R

• Regni Yards Type A class Free Trader

S

• Salamander class Far Trader
• Sleeper class Fast Trader
• Soho class Light Freighter
• Stage class Far Trader
• Star class Armored Merchant
• Sundowner class Free Trader

T

• Tachyon class Light Trader
• Tequila class Free Trader
• Treader class Free Trader
• Trojan Reaches Type A3 class Trader
• Type Aj class Free Trader
• Type HR class Trader

U

• Unholy Exile class Trader

W

• Wulf class Free Trader

References

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This ship was originally designed using MegaTraveller ship design rules. Marc Miller. Referee's Manual (Game Designers Workshop, 1987), .

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.

• Mark Gelinas. "Noql-class Zhodani Free Trader." Imperial Lines 3 (1992): 13-16.