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, 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 in modern times, but like the Imperial Beowulf, it has a long history of serving the state.
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
56 Representative Far Trader (AF) Classes
Civilian Ship - Trader - 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
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
P
R
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
V
W
References
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This ship was originally designed using MegaTraveller ship design rules.
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- Mark Gelinas. "Noql-class Zhodani Free Trader." Imperial Lines 3 (1992): 13-16.