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|name = Generic Slow Boat | |name = Generic Slow Boat | ||
|aerodynam= [[Streamlined Hull]] | |aerodynam= [[Streamlined Hull]] | ||
| − | |agility = | + | |agility = 3 |
|alsosee = [[Utility Craft]] | |alsosee = [[Utility Craft]] | ||
| − | |architect= [[ | + | |architect= [[Marc Miller]] |
| − | |blueprint= | + | |blueprint= Yes |
|canon = Yes. Published, canon design with Keith illustration. | |canon = Yes. Published, canon design with Keith illustration. | ||
|caption = TBD | |caption = TBD | ||
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|hp = 1 | |hp = 1 | ||
|hpass = 0 | |hpass = 0 | ||
| − | |hull = | + | |hull = Cylinder Hull |
| − | |illustration= | + | |illustration= Yes |
|image = Slow-Boat-WH-Keith-MT-Imp-Encyclo-Pg-34 03-July-2018a.jpg | |image = Slow-Boat-WH-Keith-MT-Imp-Encyclo-Pg-34 03-July-2018a.jpg | ||
|IOC = Unknown | |IOC = Unknown | ||
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|officers = 2 | |officers = 2 | ||
|origin = Third Imperium | |origin = Third Imperium | ||
| − | |QSP = | + | |QSP = UMW-3S30 |
| − | |ref = | + | |ref = {{Ludography ref|name= Starships|page=18|version=Classic Traveller}} |
|size = 30 | |size = 30 | ||
|size-cat = Smallcraft | |size-cat = Smallcraft | ||
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The [[Slow Boat]] is a noncombatant [[smallcraft]]. | The [[Slow Boat]] is a noncombatant [[smallcraft]]. | ||
| + | * It is a [[smallcraft]], a [[utility craft]], and a [[Slow Boat]]. | ||
* It is also known as the [[Type UMW class Slow Boat]]. It typically comes in a 30-[[ton]] [[smallcraft]] variation, but other variations are possible including larger [[bigcraft]]. | * It is also known as the [[Type UMW class Slow Boat]]. It typically comes in a 30-[[ton]] [[smallcraft]] variation, but other variations are possible including larger [[bigcraft]]. | ||
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== Description ([[Specifications]]) == | == Description ([[Specifications]]) == | ||
| − | The [[Slow Boat]] uses a 30-ton hull, is capable of 3-G acceleration, carries one ton of [[Ship Fuel|fuel tankage]], and has a crew of two. {{Page cite|name= Starships|page=18|version=Classic Traveller|citeName=S18}} | + | The [[Slow Boat]] uses a 30-ton hull, is capable of 3-G acceleration, carries one ton of [[Ship Fuel|fuel tankage]], and has a crew of two. {{Page cite|name= Starships|page=18|version=Classic Traveller|citeName=S18}} A slow boat may mount one [[Beam Laser|beam]] or [[pulse laser]]; remaining [[weapon]]s must be [[missile rack]]s or [[sandcaster]]s. The craft has 19.9 tons of excess space, and typically costs [[Imperial Currency|MCr15]]. {{Page cite|citeName=S18}} |
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| [[Ton|Tonnage]] / [[Hull]] | | [[Ton|Tonnage]] / [[Hull]] | ||
| − | | | + | | 30 [[ton]]s. [[Streamlined]] [[Cylinder Hull]]. |
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=== Selected Variant Types & Classes === | === Selected Variant Types & Classes === | ||
''[[Military Ship]] - [[Smallcraft]] - [[Fighter]]:'' | ''[[Military Ship]] - [[Smallcraft]] - [[Fighter]]:'' | ||
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== References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) == | == References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) == | ||
Revision as of 16:46, 22 July 2020
| Generic Slow Boat | |
|---|---|
 TBD | |
| Type: UMW Slow Boat | |
| Category | Smallcraft |
| Size | 30 Tons |
| Hull Configuration | Cylinder Hull |
| Streamlining | Streamlined Hull |
| Tech Level | TL–9 |
| Engineering | |
| Computer | Model/1 |
| Jump | J-0 |
| Maneuver | 3 G |
| Armaments | |
| Hardpoints | 1 |
| Accommodations | |
| Staterooms | 0 |
| Personnel | |
| Crew | 2 |
| Officers | 2 |
| High/Mid Passengers | 0 |
| Payload | |
| Cargo | 19.9 Tons |
| Fuel tank | 0 Tons |
| Construction | |
| Origin | Third Imperium |
| Year Operational | Unknown |
| End of Service | Still in active service. |
| Price | |
| Cost | MCr15 |
| Architect fee | MCrMarc Miller |
| Statistics | |
| Quick Ship Profile | UMW-3S30 |
| Images | |
| Blueprint | Yes |
| Illustration | Yes |
| Source | |
| Also see | Utility Craft |
| Canon | Published, fan design |
| Era | 1105 |
| Reference | Starships 18. |
| Starships are designed with the Classic Traveller format, using High Guard. | |
The Slow Boat is a noncombatant smallcraft.
- It is a smallcraft, a utility craft, and a Slow Boat.
- It is also known as the Type UMW class Slow Boat. It typically comes in a 30-ton smallcraft variation, but other variations are possible including larger bigcraft.
Description (Specifications)
The Slow Boat uses a 30-ton hull, is capable of 3-G acceleration, carries one ton of fuel tankage, and has a crew of two. [1] A slow boat may mount one beam or pulse laser; remaining weapons must be missile racks or sandcasters. The craft has 19.9 tons of excess space, and typically costs MCr15. [1]
Image Repository
No information yet available.
General Description & Deck Plans
No information yet available.
Basic Ship Characteristics
Following the Imperial Navy and IISS Universal Ship Profile and data, additional information is presented in the format shown here. The small craft factor indicates the number of squadrons (of ten craft) carried on the ship. Tonnage on the universal ship profile is shown in kilotons (thousands of tons) when necessary. [2]
| Basic Ship Characteristics [3] | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Category | Remarks |
| 1. | Tonnage / Hull | 30 tons. Streamlined Cylinder Hull. |
| 2. | Crew | x1 crew. |
| 3. | Performance | Propulsion: |
| 4. | Electronics | Model/TBD fib ship computer. |
| 5. | Hardpoints | xTBD hardpoints. |
| 6. | Armament / Weaponry | The normal weapons fit-out for it is:
|
| 7. | Defenses | Defensive Equipment:
|
| 8. | Craft / Drones | None |
| 9. | Fuel Treatment | None |
| 10. | Cost | MCrTBD. |
| 11. | Construction Time | TBD months to build, TBD months in quantity. |
| 12. | Remarks | Other Equipment: |
History & Background (Dossier)
The Slow Boat was developed as a more cost efficient version of the standard ship’s boat. It has become one of the eight most popular and commonly encountered smallcraft designs found within Charted Space.
Most Common Standardized Smallcraft Types
- Cutter (50-ton)
- Fighter (10-ton)
- Launch (20-ton)
- Pinnace (40-ton)
- Ship's Boat (30-ton)
- Shuttle (95-ton)
- Slow Boat (30-ton)
- Slow Pinnace (40-ton)
Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities
No information yet available.
Selected Variant Types & Classes
Military Ship - Smallcraft - Fighter:
References & Contributors (Sources)
| This article has metadata. |
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.
- Marc Miller. Starships (Game Designers Workshop, 1977), 18.
- Marc Miller. Imperial Encyclopedia (Game Designers Workshop, 1987), 78.
- Rob Caswell, William W. Connors, Joe Fugate, Gary L. Thomas. Starship Operator's Manual (Digest Group Publications, 1988), 58.
- Don Perrin. Starships (Imperium Games, 1996), 12-13.
- Bryan Steele. Traders and Gunboats (Mongoose Publishing, 2008), 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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Marc Miller. Starships (Game Designers Workshop, 1977), 18.
- ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 10.
- ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 10.