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|name     = Virtue class Light Freighter
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|name         = Virtue class Light Freighter
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|aerodynam= [[Streamlined Hull]]
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|image        = Distant Fringe Logo.gif
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|alsosee = [[Merchant Vessel]]
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|caption      =
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|architect= Ade Stewart.
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  |tdes        = AK
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|blueprint= Yes.
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|type        = Subsidized Trader
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|canon   = No. Unpublished, non-canon fan design.
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|  
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|caption  = [[Distant Fringe]] vessel.
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|size-cat   = ACS
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|cargo    = 800
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|size        = 1500
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|cost    = 747.875 (base) <br>[[MCr]]598.300 (qty)
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|hull        = Cylinder Hull
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|crew    = 19
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|aerodynam  = Streamlined Hull
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|enlisted = 15
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|TL          = 11
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|era      = 1105
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|  
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|footnote = [[Starship]]s are designed with the [[Classic Traveller]] format, using [[High Guard (book)|High Guard]].
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|model      = Model/2
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|g       = 1
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|jump        = 2
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|hp       = 15
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|g           = 1
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|hpass    = 8
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|fuelTreatment =
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|hull     = [[Cone Hull]]
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|
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|illustration= Yes
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|hp         = 15
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|image   = Distant Fringe Logo.gif
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|weapons    = 8 triple Missile turrets, 6 triple Sandcaster turrets
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|IOC     = TBD
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|screens     =  
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|jump     = 2
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|lpass   = 40
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|staterooms  = 20
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|marines = 0
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|bunks      =
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|model    = [[Model/2]]
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|seats      =
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|officers = 4
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|lowberths  = 40
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|origin   = Distant Fringe
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|QSP     = AM-AS12
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|crew        = 19
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|ref      = [[Ade Stewart]]
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|officers    =
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|size    = 1500
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|enlisted   =
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|tdes     = TB
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|pilots     =
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|TL       = 11
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|marines     =
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|type    = Transport
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|frozenwatch =
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|usp      = AM–A221221–050000–00004-0
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|passengers  = 8
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|manufacturer= Various
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|steerage   =
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|Lpass      = 40
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  |cargo      = 800
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|fuel        = 330
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|craft      = 1 40t Boat
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|construction = 31
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|origin     = Distant Fringe
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|manufacturer =
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|IOC        =
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|EOS        =
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|cost        = 598.304
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|architect  =
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|maintenance =
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|QSP         = RT-AS12
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|USP        = AK–A221221–050000–40004-0
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|blueprint  = Yes
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|illustration = Yes
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|alsosee     =
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|canon       =  
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|designer    = Ade Stewart
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|designSystem = High Guard
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|era        = 1105
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|ref        = Fan: Ade Stewart
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|footnote    =  
 
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The [[Virtue class Light Freighter]] is a mercantile [[starship]] and a [[Merchant Vessel]].
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The [[Virtue class Light Freighter]] is a {{TL|11}} [[Transport]].
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* It is a [[civilian ship]] and a [[Transport]].
 
 
* Please also see: [[Ships of the Distant Fringe]]
 
* Please also see: [[Ships of the Distant Fringe]]
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== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
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== Description ==
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It is a generic class of [[civilian vessel]], the [[Light Freighter]] is a commercial transport commonly encountered along [[Star Lane]]s within the [[Distant Fringe]] region. It is classified as a [[Bulk Cargo Carrier]] and is constructed as a [[Conventional Pattern Starships|conventional]] design. Similar designs have been in use from the time the [[Distant Fringe]] was first settled.
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The ''Virtue'' class is a generic [[civilian vessel]]: it is a commercial transport commonly encountered along [[Star Lane]]s within the [[Distant Fringe]] region. It is classified as a [[Bulk Cargo Carrier]] and is constructed as a [[Conventional Pattern Starships|conventional]] design. Similar designs have been in use from the time the [[Distant Fringe]] was first settled.
 
* The vessel is a [[TL-11]] design.
 
* The vessel is a [[TL-11]] design.
  
 
=== Image Repository ===
 
=== Image Repository ===
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[[File:J-2 1500dT Freighter.jpg]] <br>A sleek ''Virtue'' class Light Freighter.
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# A side view of a sleek [[Virtue class Light Freighter|''Virtue'' class Light Freighter]]. <br> [[File:J-2 1500dT Freighter.jpg|400px]]
  
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=== General Description ===
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=== General Description & Deck Plans ===
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The ''Virtue'' class is a [[streamlined]] flattened [[Cone Hull|cone]] with a mean width of 26 [[meter]]s, a mean height of 13 [[meter]]s, and a length of around 92 [[meter]]s. The hull is wider in some sections and narrower in others, it has large wings and the rear section has large machinery housings, giving the ship a total enclosed volume of approximately 20,250 [[Kiloliter|cubic meters]]. There are three forward decks, a large forward cargo hold, a central access deck, a large aft hold, and a rear engineering deck. The bridge, the accommodations and the hangar are located forward, while the [[Cold sleep#Low berth|cryogenic]] section and the secure locker are situated in the central access decks. The fuel tanks are contained within the wings and the stern.
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The ''Virtue'' class is a [[streamlined]] flattened [[Cone Hull|cone]] with a mean width of 26 [[meter]]s, a mean height of 13 [[meter]]s, and a length of around 92 [[meter]]s. The [[hull]] is wider in some sections and narrower in others, it has large wings and the rear section has large machinery housings, giving the ship a total enclosed volume of approximately 20,250 [[Kiloliter|cubic meters]]. There are three forward decks, a large forward [[cargo hold]], four narrow central access decks, a large aft hold, and two rear engineering decks. The [[bridge]], the accommodations and the [[hangar]] are located forward, while the [[Cold sleep#Low berth|cryogenic]] section and the secure locker are situated in the central access decks. The [[fuel tank]]s are contained within the wings and the stern.
  
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[[File:J-2 1500dT Freighter Plan 2.jpg]] <br>A basic [[deck plan]] of the vessel indicating the general layout and positioning of major elements.
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[[File:J-2 1500dT Freighter Plan 2.jpg|500px]] <br>A basic [[deck plan]] of the vessel indicating the general layout and positioning of major elements.
  
 
=== Basic Ship Characteristics ===
 
=== Basic Ship Characteristics ===
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| The Light Freighter is constructed using a 1500 [[Ton|dTon]] [[hull]] built in a generally [[Cone Hull|conical]] configuration. The hull is [[Streamlined Hull|streamlined]] and has good [[atmosphere|atmospheric]] capability: its [[atmosphere|atmospheric]] handling characteristics are heavily reliant on its onboard [[Gravity Control Technology|gravitic]] systems.
 
| The Light Freighter is constructed using a 1500 [[Ton|dTon]] [[hull]] built in a generally [[Cone Hull|conical]] configuration. The hull is [[Streamlined Hull|streamlined]] and has good [[atmosphere|atmospheric]] capability: its [[atmosphere|atmospheric]] handling characteristics are heavily reliant on its onboard [[Gravity Control Technology|gravitic]] systems.
 
* Individual sections of the ship are divided by [[Bulkhead Wall|bulkhead wall]]s.
 
* Individual sections of the ship are divided by [[Bulkhead Wall|bulkhead wall]]s.
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* There are multiple personnel [[airlock]]s. The [[cargo hold]]s are accessed by doors and loading ramps.
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* There are multiple personnel [[airlock]]s. The [[cargo hold]]s are accessed by loading ramps.
 
* The vessel has sturdy [[Landing Gear|retractable legs]], allowing surface landings.
 
* The vessel has sturdy [[Landing Gear|retractable legs]], allowing surface landings.
 
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| [[Crew]]
 
| [[Crew]]
 
| Total Crew Complement: x19
 
| Total Crew Complement: x19
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* x5 Command, x2 Engineering, x6 Gunnery, and x5 Service, of which 1 doubles up as flight crew for the [[subcraft]] as required. In addition, the vessel carries x1 Steward.
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* x5 Command, x2 [[Engineer]]ing, x6 [[Gunner]]y, and x5 [[Service Crew]], of which 1 doubles up as flight crew for the [[subcraft]] as required. In addition, the vessel carries x1 [[Steward]].
  
 
''Accommodations''<br>
 
''Accommodations''<br>
 
There are x20 [[Stateroom]]s.
 
There are x20 [[Stateroom]]s.
 
* x12 [[Stateroom]]s are given over to [[Crew Quarters|crew quarters]]. The captain receives an individual cabin: other quarters are double occupancy.
 
* x12 [[Stateroom]]s are given over to [[Crew Quarters|crew quarters]]. The captain receives an individual cabin: other quarters are double occupancy.
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** Two [[stateroom]]s are set aside as a crew [[Common Room|lounge]], [[galley]], entertainment facilities, and office space.
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** Two [[Stateroom]]s are set aside as a crew [[Common Room|lounge]], [[galley]], and office space.
 
* x8 [[Stateroom]]s are available to [[High Passage|passengers]].
 
* x8 [[Stateroom]]s are available to [[High Passage|passengers]].
  
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There are x40 [[Cold sleep#Low berth|Low Berth]]s. They are tended by the vessel's Steward.
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There are x40 [[Cold sleep#Low berth|Low Berth]]s. They are tended by the vessel's [[Steward]].
  
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Accessible areas of the hull are fitted with [[grav plate]]s and [[inertial compensator]]s and have full [[Life Support|life support]] and [[Ship Environmental Control|environmental systems]].
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Accessible areas of the [[hull]] are fitted with [[grav plate]]s and [[inertial compensator]]s and have full [[Life Support|life support]] and [[Ship Environmental Control|environmental systems]].
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* There is a 6 [[Ton|dTon]] secure locker.
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* There is a 4 [[Ton|dTon]] secure locker.
 
* There are internal monitoring and security systems throughout the vessel. Sections of the ship can be isolated in the event of an emergency.
 
* There are internal monitoring and security systems throughout the vessel. Sections of the ship can be isolated in the event of an emergency.
 
* There are multiple [[Emergency Locker]]s.
 
* There are multiple [[Emergency Locker]]s.
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| The normal [[Starship Weapon|weapons]] fit-out for a ''Virtue'' is:
 
| The normal [[Starship Weapon|weapons]] fit-out for a ''Virtue'' is:
  
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x8 triple [[Beam Laser]] [[turret]]s, forming two batteries each of 4 linked turrets.
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x8 triple [[Missile]] [[turret]]s, forming two batteries each of 4 linked turrets.
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* Each [[missile rack]] mounts x3 standard [[Anti-Shipping Missile]]s.
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* three sandcaster batteries, each consisting of 2 linked triple turrets
 
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* two missile batteries, each consisting of 4 linked triple turrets
 
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There is 1 unused hardpoint and 1 dTon of space is set aside for fire control.
 
 
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| 7.
 
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* x1 40-[[Ton|dTon]] [[Songbird class Ship's Boat|''Songbird'' class Ship's Boat]].
 
* x1 40-[[Ton|dTon]] [[Songbird class Ship's Boat|''Songbird'' class Ship's Boat]].
  
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The [[subcraft]] is housed in a dedicated [[hangar]] located in the bows, close to the [[Crew Quarters|crew accommodations]]: the [[hangar]] can be sealed and has a total volume of 50 [[Ton|dTon]]s.
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The [[subcraft]] is housed in a dedicated [[hangar]] located in the bows, close to the [[Crew Quarters|crew accommodations]]: the [[hangar]] can be sealed and has a total volume of 52 [[Ton|dTon]]s.
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* There is sufficient [[hangar]] space to accommodate an additional 10 [[dTon]]s of [[subcraft]] or [vehicle]]s.
 
 
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| 9.
 
| 9.
 
| [[Fuel Purification Plant|Fuel Treatment]]
 
| [[Fuel Purification Plant|Fuel Treatment]]
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| The vessel has dedicated internal [[Fuel Tank|fuel tankage]] of 330 [[Ton|dTon]]s.
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| The vessel has internal [[Fuel Tank|fuel tankage]] of 330 [[Ton|dTon]]s.
 
* The hull is fitted with [[fuel scoop]]s.
 
* The hull is fitted with [[fuel scoop]]s.
 
* The vessel is not fitted with [[fuel purification]] equipment.
 
* The vessel is not fitted with [[fuel purification]] equipment.
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| 10.
 
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| [[Imperial Currency|Cost]]
 
| [[Imperial Currency|Cost]]
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| The basic cost of the vessel, complete with a [[Songbird class Ship's Boat|Ship’s Boat]], is [[MCr]]747.875.
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| The basic cost of the vessel, complete with a [[Songbird class Ship's Boat|Ship’s Boat]], is [[MCr]]747.879.
 
* Both craft are standard designs. Detailed architectural plans are widely available and no design fee is chargeable.
 
* Both craft are standard designs. Detailed architectural plans are widely available and no design fee is chargeable.
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* If multiple examples of the design are ordered all of the ships in the production run qualify for a 20% discount, which reduces the price per unit to [[MCr]]598.300.
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* If multiple examples of the design are ordered all of the ships in the production run qualify for a 20% discount, which reduces the price per unit to [[MCr]]598.304.
 
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| Remarks
 
| Remarks
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| Standard [[Cargo Hold|cargo capacity]] amounts to 800 [[Ton|dTon]]s: these are divided into a forward hold with a capacity of approximately 350 [[Ton|dTon]]s and an aft hold with a capacity of approximately 450 [[Ton|dTon]]s.
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| Standard [[Cargo Hold|cargo capacity]] amounts to 800 [[Ton|dTon]]s: this space is divided into a forward hold with a capacity of approximately 350 [[Ton|dTon]]s and an aft hold with a capacity of approximately 450 [[Ton|dTon]]s.
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* Gantry decks run around the interiors of the holds.
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* Gantry walkways run around the interiors of the holds.
 
* The [[cargo hold]]s can be subdivided into sections using removable [[Interior Wall|partition wall]]s.
 
* The [[cargo hold]]s can be subdivided into sections using removable [[Interior Wall|partition wall]]s.
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* Each has independent [[Life Support|life support]] and [[Ship Environmental Control|environmental systems]].
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* Each [[Cargo Hold|hold]] has independent [[Life Support|life support]] and [[Ship Environmental Control|environmental systems]].
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* Each can be sealed and isolated.
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* Each [[Cargo Hold|hold]] can be sealed and isolated.
 
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== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
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== History & Background ==
 
The ''Virtue'' class is representative and a large number of variants exist, particularly with regard to the allotted weapons systems, onboard electronics, and the fit out of internal spaces. While they have spacious holds and adequate accommodations, the class are considered underpowered and a number of vessels have suffered catastrophic failure while operating in [[Gravity|high-gee]] environments.
 
The ''Virtue'' class is representative and a large number of variants exist, particularly with regard to the allotted weapons systems, onboard electronics, and the fit out of internal spaces. While they have spacious holds and adequate accommodations, the class are considered underpowered and a number of vessels have suffered catastrophic failure while operating in [[Gravity|high-gee]] environments.
  
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=== Distant Fringe Vessels ===
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=== Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities ===
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The [[Distant Fringe]] is said to be a far [[spinward]]-[[rimward]] area inhabited by colonists and refugees originating on [[Terra (world)|Terra]]. The region is extremely isolated, separated from the rest of [[Charted Space]] by vast, almost uncrossable [[rift]]s that were once broached by a system of [[calibration Point]]s and the use of [[tanker]]s. Those few academics within [[Charted Space]] who have found references to the [[Distant Fringe]] regard it as little more than a tall tale. Likewise, many of the inhabitants of the [[Distant Fringe]] believe the existence of [[Charted Space]] to be mythical.{{Unpublished cite|author= [[Maksim-Smelchak]] }}
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''Vessel Peculiarities:'' No information yet available.  
  
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[[Vessel]]s originating within the [[Distant Fringe]] are very rarely encountered outside of the region. However, [[misjump]]s do occur and [[Astrographic Phenomenon|anomalies]] with bizarre [[spacetime]] and [[Jumpspace]] effects exist: as such, [[Vessel|craft]] of this type are not entirely unknown within [[Charted Space]].{{Unpublished cite|author= [[Maksim-Smelchak]] }}
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''Class Naming Practice/s:'' A number of [[Consumer goods, Manufacturing, Heavy Industry, and Aerospace|companies]] manufacture ships equivalent to the ''Virtue'' class. They vary in hull shape and internal layout but all share the same basic design and all have very similar capabilities and performance characteristics. Each variant class is named by the company that produces it: these organizations generally draw on traditional naming protocols. It is not uncommon for a historical class name to be reused. Individual vessels within a class are issued specific serial numbers and [[Transponder|transponder]] codes but traditionally are named by their owners. This is considered a serious affair and a ship with a frivolous name is considered "unlucky".
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=== Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities ===
 
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A number of [[Consumer goods, Manufacturing, Heavy Industry, and Aerospace|companies]] manufacture ships equivalent to the ''Wulf'' class. They vary in hull shape and internal layout but all share the same basic design and all have very similar capabilities and performance characteristics.
 
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* Each variant class is named by the [[Consumer goods, Manufacturing, Heavy Industry, and Aerospace|company]] that produces it: these organizations generally draw on traditional naming protocols. It is not uncommon for a historical class name to be reused.
 
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* Individual vessels within a class are issued specific serial numbers and [[Transponder|transponder]] codes but traditionally are named by their owners. This is considered a serious affair and a ship with a frivolous name is considered "unlucky".
 
  
 
=== Selected Variant Types & Classes ===
 
=== Selected Variant Types & Classes ===
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''[[Merchant Vessel]] - [[Freighter]]:''
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{{Ship referral tree|name=Subsidized Trader | tdes=AK}}
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* [[Merchant Vessel|Type M class Light Freighter]]
 
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** [[Palatine class Merchant Trader|''Palatine'' class Merchant Trader]]
 
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** [[Sirocco class Merchant Freighter|''Sirocco'' class Merchant Freighter]]
 
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** [[Virtue class Light Freighter|''Virtue'' class Light Freighter]]
 
  
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== References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) ==
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== References ==
 
{{Metadata}}
 
{{Metadata}}
 
{{Intermediate}}
 
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{{Detail}}
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{{CT-Ship-Design}}
 
{{Sources
 
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|S1= {{Ludography cite|name= High Guard |page= 20-37 |version= Classic Traveller}} (Design Sequence Used)
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| Author: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus [[Adie Alegoric Stewart]] of the [[IISS]]
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|S3= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]]
 
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|S4= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus [[User: Alagoric|Adie Alegoric Stewart]] of the [[IISS]]
 
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|S5= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[User:Maksim-Smelchak|Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]
 
 
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[[Category: Distant Fringe]]
 
 
[[Category: Distant Fringe Ship]]
 
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{{LEN|Ships}}

Latest revision as of 00:19, 20 June 2022

Virtue class Light Freighter
Distant Fringe Logo.gif
Type: AK Subsidized Trader
Category ACS
Size 1,500 Tons
Hull Configuration Cylinder Hull
Streamlining Streamlined Hull
Tech Level TL–11
Engineering
Computer Model/2
Jump J-2
Maneuver 1 G
Armaments
Hardpoints 15
Offensive 8 triple Missile turrets, 6 triple Sandcaster turrets
Accommodations
Staterooms 20
Low Berths 40
Personnel
Crew 19
High/Mid Passengers 8
Low Passengers 40
Payload
Cargo 800 Tons
Fuel tank 330 Tons
Carried craft 1 40t Boat
Construction
Construction Time 31 Months
Origin Distant Fringe
Price
Cost MCr598.304
Statistics
Quick Ship Profile RT-AS12
Universal Ship Profile AK–A221221–050000–40004-0
Images
Blueprint Yes
Illustration Yes
Source
Canon Unpublished, fan design
Designer Ade Stewart
Design System High Guard
Era 1105
Reference Fan: Ade Stewart

The Virtue class Light Freighter is a TL–11 Transport.

Description[edit]

The Virtue class is a generic civilian vessel: it is a commercial transport commonly encountered along Star Lanes within the Distant Fringe region. It is classified as a Bulk Cargo Carrier and is constructed as a conventional design. Similar designs have been in use from the time the Distant Fringe was first settled.

  • The vessel is a TL-11 design.

Image Repository[edit]

  1. A side view of a sleek Virtue class Light Freighter.
    J-2 1500dT Freighter.jpg

General Description & Deck Plans[edit]

The Virtue class is a streamlined flattened cone with a mean width of 26 meters, a mean height of 13 meters, and a length of around 92 meters. The hull is wider in some sections and narrower in others, it has large wings and the rear section has large machinery housings, giving the ship a total enclosed volume of approximately 20,250 cubic meters. There are three forward decks, a large forward cargo hold, four narrow central access decks, a large aft hold, and two rear engineering decks. The bridge, the accommodations and the hangar are located forward, while the cryogenic section and the secure locker are situated in the central access decks. The fuel tanks are contained within the wings and the stern.

J-2 1500dT Freighter Plan 2.jpg
A basic deck plan of the vessel indicating the general layout and positioning of major elements.

Basic Ship Characteristics[edit]

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) where necessary. [1]

Basic Ship Characteristics [2]
No. Category Remarks
1. Tonnage The Light Freighter is constructed using a 1500 dTon hull built in a generally conical configuration. The hull is streamlined and has good atmospheric capability: its atmospheric handling characteristics are heavily reliant on its onboard gravitic systems.
2. Crew Total Crew Complement: x19

Accommodations
There are x20 Staterooms.

There are x40 Low Berths. They are tended by the vessel's Steward.

Accessible areas of the hull are fitted with grav plates and inertial compensators and have full life support and environmental systems.

  • There is a 4 dTon secure locker.
  • There are internal monitoring and security systems throughout the vessel. Sections of the ship can be isolated in the event of an emergency.
  • There are multiple Emergency Lockers.
3. Performance The vessel mounts a DeVoss-type Jump-2 drive, a Maneuver-1 drive and a Power Plant-2, giving performance of jump-2, 1-G acceleration and producing 30 Energy Points. The ship has an agility rating of 0 and an emergency agility of 1. The internal fuel tankage is sufficient for one Jump-2 and gives the power plant 4 weeks duration.
  • The engineering section has a main control room.
    • Ladders, gantries and platforms give access to the machinery.
  • The jump drive utilizes a hull grid.
  • The jump drive is fitted with a jump governor.
4. Main Section / Electronics Adjacent to the bridge is a Model/2 Computer: there is a backup Model/2 Computer.
5. Hardpoints x15 hardpoints.
  • There is one unused hardpoint: 1 dTon is set aside for fire control.
  • The listed battery groupings are considered standard for the class. Alternative battery groupings may be designated for specific routes.
6. Armament / Weaponry The normal weapons fit-out for a Virtue is:

x8 triple Missile turrets, forming two batteries each of 4 linked turrets.

7. Defenses The hull is unarmored.

x6 triple Sandcaster turrets, forming three batteries each of 2 linked turrets

The vessel is not fitted with screens or other passive defensive systems.

8. Craft Flight Section

The subcraft is housed in a dedicated hangar located in the bows, close to the crew accommodations: the hangar can be sealed and has a total volume of 52 dTons.

9. Fuel Treatment The vessel has internal fuel tankage of 330 dTons.
10. Cost The basic cost of the vessel, complete with a Ship’s Boat, is MCr747.879.
  • Both craft are standard designs. Detailed architectural plans are widely available and no design fee is chargeable.
  • If multiple examples of the design are ordered all of the ships in the production run qualify for a 20% discount, which reduces the price per unit to MCr598.304.
11. Construction Time 123 weeks (31 months) as standard.
  • Build times can be reduced by mass production and the efficiencies such processes generate, by increased financing, and by allotting additional yard resources and facilities to the construction contract.
12. Remarks Standard cargo capacity amounts to 800 dTons: this space is divided into a forward hold with a capacity of approximately 350 dTons and an aft hold with a capacity of approximately 450 dTons.

History & Background[edit]

The Virtue class is representative and a large number of variants exist, particularly with regard to the allotted weapons systems, onboard electronics, and the fit out of internal spaces. While they have spacious holds and adequate accommodations, the class are considered underpowered and a number of vessels have suffered catastrophic failure while operating in high-gee environments.

Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities[edit]

Vessel Peculiarities: No information yet available.

Class Naming Practice/s: A number of companies manufacture ships equivalent to the Virtue class. They vary in hull shape and internal layout but all share the same basic design and all have very similar capabilities and performance characteristics. Each variant class is named by the company that produces it: these organizations generally draw on traditional naming protocols. It is not uncommon for a historical class name to be reused. Individual vessels within a class are issued specific serial numbers and transponder codes but traditionally are named by their owners. This is considered a serious affair and a ship with a frivolous name is considered "unlucky".

Selected Variant Types & Classes[edit]

42 Representative Subsidized Trader (AK) Classes[edit]

§ == ( Please refer to the following AAB Library Data for more information: ) == §

Type AK Subsidized Trader


References[edit]

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