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=== Image Repository === | === Image Repository === | ||
− | This image repository contains a selection of science vessel images: | + | This image repository contains a selection of science vessel images: <br> |
+ | '''[[Lab Ship|Type LS Laboratory Ship]]:''' | ||
+ | # A [[Lavalier class Laboratory Ship]] under spaceflight. <br> [[File:Lavalier class.jpg|400px]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''[[Survey Scout|Type LU Survey Ship . Survey Scout]]:''' | ||
# A [[Ulysses class Long-Range Scout|''Ulysses'' class Long-Range Scout]]. <br> [[File:J2_600_dTon_Long-Range_Scout.jpg|400px]] | # A [[Ulysses class Long-Range Scout|''Ulysses'' class Long-Range Scout]]. <br> [[File:J2_600_dTon_Long-Range_Scout.jpg|400px]] | ||
− | # A [[ | + | # A [[Donosev class Survey Scout]] heading past a [[sun]] getting ready to perform a month-long [[system]] survey. <br> [[File: Donosev-Survey-Ship-CT-RESIZE-P-Jaquays-Supp-9 08-Sept-2019b.png|400px]] |
=== Strategy & Tactics (Doctrine) === | === Strategy & Tactics (Doctrine) === | ||
− | Like many [[civilian ship]]s, ''science vessel''s are not designed for combat and their only viable strategy is to run when facing marauders or pirate | + | Like many [[civilian ship]]s, ''science vessel''s are not designed for combat and their only viable strategy is to run when facing marauders or [[pirate vessel]]s. Some science vessels are equipped with light defensive armament and defensive suites. Still, evasion is almost always the best plan of action. |
=== Supraclass Roles === | === Supraclass Roles === | ||
− | ''Science Vessel''s typically serve the following roles: | + | ''Science Vessel''s typically serve the following roles: <br> |
+ | ''[[Largecraft]], [[Smallcraft]] & [[Bigcraft]]:'' | ||
{| class="wikitable sortable" | {| class="wikitable sortable" | ||
!colspan="4"| L-class Science Vessel Supraclass Archetypes | !colspan="4"| L-class Science Vessel Supraclass Archetypes | ||
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| [[Anomaly Chaser]] | | [[Anomaly Chaser]] | ||
| (L) | | (L) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Extended Duration Survey Vessel]] | ||
+ | | (LU) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Heavy Science Ship]] | ||
+ | | (LH) | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Lab Ship]] | | [[Lab Ship]] | ||
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| [[Laboratory Ship]] | | [[Laboratory Ship]] | ||
| (LS) | | (LS) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Light Science Ship]] | ||
+ | | (LL) | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Nova Observation Ship]] | | [[Nova Observation Ship]] | ||
| (L) | | (L) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Medium Science Ship]] | ||
+ | | (LM) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Observatory Ship]] | ||
+ | | (LS) | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Research Cruiser]] | | [[Research Cruiser]] | ||
| (LS) | | (LS) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Research Pinnace]] | ||
+ | | (UL) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Research Scout]] | ||
+ | | (L) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Research Smallcraft]] | ||
+ | | (UL) | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Researcher Vessel]] | | [[Researcher Vessel]] | ||
| (LS) | | (LS) | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | [[ | + | | [[Science Craft]] |
− | | ( | + | | (UL) |
|- | |- | ||
| [[Science Lander]] | | [[Science Lander]] | ||
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| [[Small Survey Ship]] | | [[Small Survey Ship]] | ||
| (LU) | | (LU) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Superheavy Science Ship]] | ||
+ | | (LP) | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Survey Scout]] | | [[Survey Scout]] | ||
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| [[Survey Vessel]] | | [[Survey Vessel]] | ||
| (LU) | | (LU) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Ultraheavy Science Ship]] | ||
+ | | (LT) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Very Light Science Ship]] | ||
+ | | (LVL) | ||
|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Size-Class Roles for Science Vessels ==== | ||
+ | # [[Science Craft]] (UL) (1 to 99 [[ton]]s) | ||
+ | # [[Very Light Science Ship]] (LVL) (100 to 2,499 [[ton]]s) | ||
+ | # [[Light Science Ship]] (LL) (2,500 to 99,999 [[ton]]s) | ||
+ | # [[Medium Science Ship]] (LM) (100,000 to 249,999 [[ton]]s) | ||
+ | # [[Heavy Science Ship]] (LH) (250,000 to 499,999 [[ton]]s) | ||
+ | # [[Superheavy Science Ship]] (LP) (500,000 to 999,999 [[ton]]s) | ||
+ | # [[Ultraheavy Science Ship]] (LT) (1,000,000 or more [[ton]]s) | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Civilian Subcraft ==== | ||
+ | Civilian [[subcraft]] (...both [[smallcraft]] and [[bigcraft]]) are carried by some of these [[vessel]]s: | ||
+ | # [[Barge]] (WB) | ||
+ | # [[Utility Craft]] (U) | ||
=== Supraclass Archetypal Roles === | === Supraclass Archetypal Roles === | ||
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| L (Namesake) | | L (Namesake) | ||
| [[Nostrii class Science Scout]] | | [[Nostrii class Science Scout]] | ||
− | | Science vessels span a vast variety of roles and missions, often possessing overlap with other classes and archetypes. Most such vessels are equipped with advanced | + | | Science vessels span a vast variety of roles and missions, often possessing overlap with other classes and archetypes. Most such vessels are equipped with advanced [[sensor]]s, rotating residential habitats to not interrupt sensitive gravitic components, and often experimental [[device]]s. {{Unpublished cite|author= [[Maksim-Smelchak]] }} |
* L = Laboratory | * L = Laboratory | ||
|- | |- | ||
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| LS | | LS | ||
| [[Lavalier class Laboratory Ship]] | | [[Lavalier class Laboratory Ship]] | ||
− | | Laboratory ships are perhaps the best known of this archetype and can literally be found throughout Charted Space, often coming and going from well known universities, private research institutions, megacorporate headquarters, and [[Research Station]]s. | + | | Laboratory ships are perhaps the best known of this archetype and can literally be found throughout [[Charted Space]], often coming and going from well known universities, private research institutions, megacorporate headquarters, and [[Research Station]]s. {{Unpublished cite|author= [[Maksim-Smelchak]] }} |
* S = Science | * S = Science | ||
|- | |- | ||
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| LU | | LU | ||
| [[Donosev class Survey Scout]] | | [[Donosev class Survey Scout]] | ||
− | | Survey vessels tend to serve scientific roles, performing star system surveillance, nebula monitoring, star data collection, and similar roles. A [[Survey Vessel]] is an exploration vessel that ordinarily follows [[scout vessel]]s in system exploration. | + | | Survey vessels tend to serve scientific roles, performing star system surveillance, nebula monitoring, star data collection, and similar roles. A [[Survey Vessel]] is an exploration vessel that ordinarily follows [[scout vessel]]s in system exploration. {{Unpublished cite|author= [[Maksim-Smelchak]] }} |
* U = s'''U'''rvey | * U = s'''U'''rvey | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Research Smallcraft]] | ||
+ | | UL | ||
+ | | [[Boquist class Research Pinnace]] | ||
+ | | Research smallcraft are specialized [[utility craft]] used to conduct scientific research, laboratory experiments, science lander missions, and a variety of missions designed to support science vessels. {{Unpublished cite|author= [[Maksim-Smelchak]] }} | ||
+ | * U = Utility | ||
|- | |- | ||
!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. | !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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=== Selected Variant Types & Classes === | === Selected Variant Types & Classes === | ||
− | ''[[Civilian Ship]] - [[ | + | {{:Referral-Tree-Type-LS-Lab-Ship}} |
− | + | {{:Referral-Tree-Type-LU-Survey-Ship}} | |
− | + | ||
+ | '''[[Civilian Ship]] - [[Research Smallcraft]]:''' | ||
+ | {{:Referral-Tree-UL-Research-Smallcraft}} | ||
=== Ship Summary List === | === Ship Summary List === | ||
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{{Ship summary list|name= Laboratory Ship |tdes= LS}} | {{Ship summary list|name= Laboratory Ship |tdes= LS}} | ||
{{Ship summary list|name= Survey Vessel |tdes= LU}} | {{Ship summary list|name= Survey Vessel |tdes= LU}} | ||
+ | {{Ship summary list|name= Research Smallcraft |tdes= UL}} | ||
== References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) == | == References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) == | ||
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{{Detail}} | {{Detail}} | ||
{{Sources | {{Sources | ||
− | |S1= | + | |S1= This article is an amalgamation of many different materials published since 1977. |
− | | | + | |S3= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]] |
− | | | + | |S4= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]] |
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 15:36, 30 October 2019
L-class Science Vessels serve a variety of non-commercial scientific missions.
- The best known of these ships is the well known Laboratory Ship.
- The Supraclass designation is also known as Ship Mission, Ship Mission Code, Mission, or Ship Hull Designation.
- It is a starship supraclass.
Library Data Referral Tree
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)
No information yet available.
Image Repository
This image repository contains a selection of science vessel images:
Type LS Laboratory Ship:
- A Lavalier class Laboratory Ship under spaceflight.
Type LU Survey Ship . Survey Scout:
- A Ulysses class Long-Range Scout.
- A Donosev class Survey Scout heading past a sun getting ready to perform a month-long system survey.
Strategy & Tactics (Doctrine)
Like many civilian ships, science vessels are not designed for combat and their only viable strategy is to run when facing marauders or pirate vessels. Some science vessels are equipped with light defensive armament and defensive suites. Still, evasion is almost always the best plan of action.
Supraclass Roles
Science Vessels typically serve the following roles:
Largecraft, Smallcraft & Bigcraft:
L-class Science Vessel Supraclass Archetypes | |||
---|---|---|---|
Archetype | Type Code | ||
Anomaly Chaser | (L) | ||
Extended Duration Survey Vessel | (LU) | ||
Heavy Science Ship | (LH) | ||
Lab Ship | (LS) | ||
Laboratory Ship | (LS) | ||
Light Science Ship | (LL) | ||
Nova Observation Ship | (L) | ||
Medium Science Ship | (LM) | ||
Observatory Ship | (LS) | ||
Research Cruiser | (LS) | ||
Research Pinnace | (UL) | ||
Research Scout | (L) | ||
Research Smallcraft | (UL) | ||
Researcher Vessel | (LS) | ||
Science Craft | (UL) | ||
Science Lander | (UL) | ||
Science Scout | (L) | ||
Science Ship | (L) | ||
Science Vessel | (L) (Namesake) | ||
Survey Cruiser | (LU) | ||
Scout Surveyor | (LU) | ||
Small Survey Ship | (LU) | ||
Superheavy Science Ship | (LP) | ||
Survey Scout | (LU) | ||
Survey Vessel | (LU) | ||
Ultraheavy Science Ship | (LT) | ||
Very Light Science Ship | (LVL) |
Size-Class Roles for Science Vessels
- Science Craft (UL) (1 to 99 tons)
- Very Light Science Ship (LVL) (100 to 2,499 tons)
- Light Science Ship (LL) (2,500 to 99,999 tons)
- Medium Science Ship (LM) (100,000 to 249,999 tons)
- Heavy Science Ship (LH) (250,000 to 499,999 tons)
- Superheavy Science Ship (LP) (500,000 to 999,999 tons)
- Ultraheavy Science Ship (LT) (1,000,000 or more tons)
Civilian Subcraft
Civilian subcraft (...both smallcraft and bigcraft) are carried by some of these vessels:
- Barge (WB)
- Utility Craft (U)
Supraclass Archetypal Roles
These vessels typically serve the following archetypal roles:
L-class Science Vessel Supraclass Archetypes | |||
---|---|---|---|
Archetype | Type Code | Exemplar | Remarks |
Science Vessel | L (Namesake) | Nostrii class Science Scout | Science vessels span a vast variety of roles and missions, often possessing overlap with other classes and archetypes. Most such vessels are equipped with advanced sensors, rotating residential habitats to not interrupt sensitive gravitic components, and often experimental devices. [1]
|
Laboratory Ship | LS | Lavalier class Laboratory Ship | Laboratory ships are perhaps the best known of this archetype and can literally be found throughout Charted Space, often coming and going from well known universities, private research institutions, megacorporate headquarters, and Research Stations. [2]
|
Survey Vessel | LU | Donosev class Survey Scout | Survey vessels tend to serve scientific roles, performing star system surveillance, nebula monitoring, star data collection, and similar roles. A Survey Vessel is an exploration vessel that ordinarily follows scout vessels in system exploration. [3]
|
Research Smallcraft | UL | Boquist class Research Pinnace | Research smallcraft are specialized utility craft used to conduct scientific research, laboratory experiments, science lander missions, and a variety of missions designed to support science vessels. [4]
|
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)
No information yet available.
Selected Variant Types & Classes
Civilian Ship - Science Ship - Lab Ship:
- Type LS class Laboratory Ship
- Calipso class Laboratory Ship
- Ciri class Laboratory Ship
- Discovery class Lab Ship
- Fresnel Effect class Lab Ship
- Hkiyrerao class Researcher
- Inquiry class Lab Ship
- Kugashin class Laboratory Ship
- Lavalier class Laboratory Ship
- Magellan class Lab Ship
- Makisha Girra class Research Vessel
- Sci-Can class Laboratory Ship
- Sci-Eye class Observatory Ship
- Type HL class Research Cruiser
- Type L class Laboratory Ship
Civilian Ship - Science Ship - Survey Ship:
- Type LU class Survey Ship
- Baso Rita class Small Survey Ship
- Donosev class Survey Scout
- Elson class Explorer Vessel
- Explorer class Survey Cruiser
- Lintula class Survey Vessel
- Louis & Clark class Scout Surveyor
- Nostrii class Science Scout
- Pytheas class Exploratory Cruiser
- Talon class Survey Cruiser
- Type C class Survey Cruiser
- Type EDSV class Extended Duration Survey Vessel
- Type HX class Explorer
- Ulysses class Long-Range Scout
- VCS 889 class Survey Ship
Civilian Ship - Research Smallcraft:
Ship Summary List
Some of the most commonly used vessels in this role or these roles include:
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References & Contributors (Sources)
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- This article is an amalgamation of many different materials published since 1977.
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science
- ↑ Information provided to the library by Maksim-Smelchak
- ↑ Information provided to the library by Maksim-Smelchak
- ↑ Information provided to the library by Maksim-Smelchak
- ↑ Information provided to the library by Maksim-Smelchak