Tethys class Mercenary Transport

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Tethys class Mercenary Transport
A side view schematic of the bridge of a Tethys class Mercenary Transport.
Type: CY Mercenary Cruiser
Category	ACS
Size	1,000 Tons
Hull Configuration	Distributed Structure Hull
Streamlining	Partially Streamlined Hull
Tech Level	TL–12
Engineering
Computer	Model/5 fib
Jump	J-3
Maneuver	3 G
Armaments
Hardpoints	10
Accommodations
Staterooms	0
Personnel
Crew	31
Officers	13
Enlisted	18
Marines	136
High/Mid Passengers	0
Payload
Cargo	46.0 Tons
Fuel tank	0 Tons
Construction
Origin	Third Imperium
Manufacturer	[[Phoenix Enterprises Limited]]
Year Operational	116
End of Service	Still in active service.
Price
Cost	MCr428.95
Architect fee	MCrJordan Weisman
Statistics
Quick Ship Profile	CY-KP33
Images
Blueprint	Yes
Illustration	Yes
Source
Also see	Combat Transport & Type C class Mercenary Cruiser
Canon	Published, fan design
Era	1105
Reference	I.S.P.M.V Tethys 1-8.
Starships are designed with the Classic Traveller format, using High Guard.

The Tethys class Mercenary Transport is a mercenary warship.

It is a paramilitary ship and a Mercenary Transport.

Description (Specifications)

It is a vessel with 3-G and J-3 performance with a Partially Streamlined Distributed Structure Hull.

It carries medium armament and a high quality defensive suite.
It ordinarily carries six subcraft, no ship's vehicles, and drones only when needed.
It has a 31 sophont crew and 136 marines.

Image Repository

A Coeus class Assault Pinnace approaching a Tethys class Mercenary Transport and preparing to dock.

General Description & Deck Plans

A top view schematic of a Tethys class Mercenary Transport including its six Coeus class Assault Pinnaces.

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 subcraft) carried on the ship. Tonnage on the universal ship profile is shown in kilotons (...thousands of tons) where necessary. ^[1]

Basic Ship Characteristics ^[2]
No.	Category	Remarks
1.	Tonnage / Hull	1,000 tons. Partially Streamlined Distributed Structure Hull.
2.	Crew	x31 crew.
3.	Performance / Engineering	Propulsion: Jump-3 3-G acceleration Power Plant-3 30-EPs Agility-3
4.	Main Section / Electronics	Model/5 fib ship computer.
5.	Hardpoints	x10 hardpoints.
6.	Armament / Weaponry	The normal weapons fit-out for it is: Lasers: None Energy Weapons: None Particle Accelerators: None Meson Guns: None Missiles: None Other: None
7.	Defenses	Defensive Equipment: Ship Armors: None Meson Screens: None Nuclear Dampers: None Repulsors: None Other: None
8.	Craft / Drones	x6 Coeus class Assault Pinnaces
9.	Fuel Treatment	Fueling Equipment: 402.0 tons of fuel. Fuel Scoops Fuel Treatment Plant
10.	Cost	MCr428.95
11.	Construction Time	29 months to build, 26 months in quantity.
12.	Remarks	Other Equipment: Cargo Bay: Standard cargo capacity amounts to 46.0 tons. Ship's Locker

History & Background (Dossier)

The TETHYS was constructed by Captain Van Tromp at P.E.L. Shipyards in 116.23. Captain Van Tromp hires out his ship out to organizations requiring the capability of transporting a full company of fighting men. Missions for the TETHYS include anything from planetary exploration to planetary invasion. ^[3]

Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities

Vessel Peculiarities: The Tethys is much older and less expensive when compared to the Type C class Mercenary Cruiser. It was designed much earlier than the Type C Broadsword during the end of the Pacification Campaigns. It was designed to arm and form auxiliary forces to the nascent Imperial Navy of the time. Years later, it is still found in the employ of mercenaries, auxiliaries and in areas of the Imperial Fringe. It was designed to be hardy and easily modified and maintenance. It can often be repaired with parts of much lower or higher technology bases with relative ease. It's a hardy platform. Not having to venture into atmospheres, really reduced its wear and tear compared to trans-atmospheric craft. ^[4]

Class Naming Practice/s: It's name is derived from Terran Greek mythology, in which Tethys, was a Titan daughter of Uranus and Gaia, two ancients from that human mythology. ^[5]

Selected Variant Types & Classes

Paramilitary Ship - Warship - Mercenary Cruiser:

Type CY class Mercenary Cruiser

References & Contributors (Sources)

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Marc Miller, Frank Chadwick, John Harshman. High Guard (Game Designers Workshop, 1980), 20-37. (Design Sequence Used)
Jordan Weisman. I.S.P.M.V Tethys (FASA, 1980), 1-8.
Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science

↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 10.
↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 10.
↑ Jordan Weisman. I.S.P.M.V Tethys (FASA, 1980), Cover.
↑ Information provided to the library by Maksim-Smelchak
↑ Information provided to the library by Maksim-Smelchak

[1] Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 10.

[2] Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 10.

[3] Jordan Weisman. I.S.P.M.V Tethys (FASA, 1980), Cover.

[4] Information provided to the library by Maksim-Smelchak

[5] Information provided to the library by Maksim-Smelchak

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