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− | The [[Speeder]] is a streamlined [[Gravcraft|grav-powered craft]] intended for high speed transport between points on a world surface. | + | The [[Speeder]] is type of [[Personal Vehicle]], a streamlined [[Gravcraft|grav-powered craft]] intended for high speed transport between points on a world surface. |
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== Description ([[Specifications]]) == | == Description ([[Specifications]]) == | ||
− | At the [[tech level]] of introduction, it is capable of 1,000 kph cruise speed (maximum speed is 1200 kph), and has a virtually unlimited range. Refueling is required every ten weeks from a ship's [[power plant]]. The speeder carries a driver, a single passenger, and 100 kg of cargo. The speeder is capable of reaching orbit within an hour. More advanced craft are capable of higher speeds. | + | At the [[tech level]] of introduction, it is capable of 1,000 kph cruise speed (maximum speed is 1200 kph), and has a virtually unlimited range. Refueling is required every ten weeks from a ship's [[power plant]]. The speeder carries a driver-pilot, a single passenger, and 100.0 kg of cargo. The speeder is capable of reaching orbit within an hour. More advanced craft are capable of higher speeds. |
− | + | [[Speeder]]s are often used in Racing, and by the Rich and Famous as Luxury Vehicles. Some Ambulance services use [[Speeder]]s to enable first-responders to get to the scene of a call-out rapidly. | |
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− | + | ===Examples of [[Speeder]]s=== | |
− | + | {{Vehicle summary list|Speeder}} | |
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== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == | == History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == | ||
− | Speeders hold considerable performance advantages over earlier models of [[gravcraft]] and represent a paradigm change in grav technology. The combination of conventional [[aircraft]] and [[gravcraft]] features makes for combination more capable than most conventional [[aircraft]] or [[gravcraft]]. | + | Speeders hold considerable performance advantages over earlier models of [[gravcraft]], especially the [[air/raft]], and represent a paradigm change in grav technology. The combination of conventional [[aircraft]] and [[gravcraft]] features makes for combination more capable than most conventional [[aircraft]] or [[gravcraft]]. |
Early speeders were outperformed by hypersonic aircraft and scramjet equipped [[spaceplane]]s, but by the [[TL:13-15]] [[technological epoch]], advanced speeders outperform the majority of their conventional competitors. | Early speeders were outperformed by hypersonic aircraft and scramjet equipped [[spaceplane]]s, but by the [[TL:13-15]] [[technological epoch]], advanced speeders outperform the majority of their conventional competitors. | ||
− | == References & Contributors (Sources) == | + | == See also== |
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+ | == References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) == | ||
{{Intermediate}} | {{Intermediate}} | ||
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{{Sources | {{Sources | ||
|S1= {{MT}} [[Imperial Encyclopedia]] | |S1= {{MT}} [[Imperial Encyclopedia]] | ||
|S2= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]] | |S2= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]] | ||
− | |S3= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[ | + | |S3= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]] |
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Revision as of 13:27, 23 June 2020
The Speeder is type of Personal Vehicle, a streamlined grav-powered craft intended for high speed transport between points on a world surface.
Description (Specifications)
At the tech level of introduction, it is capable of 1,000 kph cruise speed (maximum speed is 1200 kph), and has a virtually unlimited range. Refueling is required every ten weeks from a ship's power plant. The speeder carries a driver-pilot, a single passenger, and 100.0 kg of cargo. The speeder is capable of reaching orbit within an hour. More advanced craft are capable of higher speeds.
Speeders are often used in Racing, and by the Rich and Famous as Luxury Vehicles. Some Ambulance services use Speeders to enable first-responders to get to the scene of a call-out rapidly.
Examples of Speeders
1 Speeder items
Item | Type | Mode | TL | Mass | Cost |
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Fringian Speeder | Speeder | Flight (Grav) | 10 | 6.0 Tons | Cr1,025,000 |
History & Background (Dossier)
Speeders hold considerable performance advantages over earlier models of gravcraft, especially the air/raft, and represent a paradigm change in grav technology. The combination of conventional aircraft and gravcraft features makes for combination more capable than most conventional aircraft or gravcraft.
Early speeders were outperformed by hypersonic aircraft and scramjet equipped spaceplanes, but by the TL:13-15 technological epoch, advanced speeders outperform the majority of their conventional competitors.
See also
Vehicles
- Vehicle
- Primitive Craft - Craft of all types TL–1 to TL–3 powered by Wind or Animal power
- Aerospace Vessel
- Watercraft
- Land Vehicle
- Exotic Craft
- Multi-Environment Vehicle
- Vehicle Usage
- Vehicle Roles
- Personal Vehicle
- Consumer Vehicle
- Ground Car
- Air/Raft (Passenger, Small)
- G-Carrier (Small)
- Mass Transit Vehicle
- Rail Vehicle (Passenger)
- Bus
- G-Carrier
- Industrial Vehicle
- Commercial Vehicle
- Combat Vehicle
- Combat Support Vehicle
- Security Vehicle
Related:
The line between Spaceplane and Spaceship is blurred.If the design is described as a Vehicle then its a Spaceplane;
if it is described as a Ship its a Spaceship.
References & Contributors (Sources)
- MegaTraveller Imperial Encyclopedia
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science