Vehicle Designs, Part 10

By Robert S. Dean ·

TML message #1569From bundle 127

I probably should have noted on the designs themselves, but I didn't:  In the
Glisten Navy, the 10000t Rider, the 2000t Rider, the 20t Javelin Fighter,
and the 40t Lance fighter have all been previously uploaded.  Any references
to auxiliaries of those displacements are to those ships.  The Freedom class
Battlecruiser carries 19 Collace Missile Boats (1000t), also previously
uploaded.

Have fun.

Rob Dean


Nergal Class Battleship TL15

     The Nergal was designed as a follow-on to the successful Osprey class
following the Fifth Frontier War. Since it was determined that the Jump-3
capability of the Osprey was seldom required in actual usage, the Nergal was
built with Jump-2 drives, allowing a larger proportion of the ship to be used
for fuel and power plant.

  CraftID: Nergal class Battleship, TL15, MCr172100
     Hull: 108000/270000, Disp=120000, Config=1SL, Armor=82G,
           Unloaded=4,921,410t, Loaded=5,019,490t
    Power: 6667/13334, Fusion=1800000MW, Dur=30/90
     Loco: 3240/6480, Jump 2, 11880/23760, Maneuver=4, Agility=1
     Comm: Radio=System, LaserComm=System, MaserComm=System
  Sensors: EMS Active(Far Orbit), EMS Jammer(Far Orbit), EMS
           Passive(Interstellar), High Pen Densitometer(1km), Neutrino
           Sensor(10kw), ActObjScan=Routine, ActObjPin=Routine,
           PassObjScan=Routine, PassObjPin=Routine, PassEnScan=Simple,
           PassEnPin=Routine
      Off: Hardpoints=1200

           MesonGun=T00   Particle Accelerator=x90   Missile=x90
          Batteries 1                           10           40
          Bearing   1                            7           26

      Def: DefDm+8, Nuclear Damper-9, Meson Screen-9

           Sandcaster=xx9   Repulsor=x9x
           Batteries   33             30
           Bearing     22             20

  Control: Computer Mod9fib*3, LargeHoloDisplay*20, HeadsUpHoloDisplay*300,
           HoloLink*83000
    Accom: Crew=643 (20 Command, 39 bridge, 137 engineer, 56 gunnery,
           385 Maintenance, 6 medical), Staterooms=643, Env=Basic env,
           basic ls, extended ls, grav plates, inertial comp
    Other: Fuel=891000kl (1*Jump 3+30 days), Cargo=30710, Fuel Scoops,
           Fuel Purifier (12hr), Missile Magazine=10000kl (100b-r),
           ObjSize=Large, EmLevel=Strong

Osprey Class Battleship TL15

     The Osprey class vessels were originally designated "Light Battleships",
but the nomenclature was changed to "Battleship" following the Fifth Frontier
War.  At the time they were built, the Ospreys were armed with a spinal
Particle Accelerator-T, which proved to be insufficiently effective in combat.
Following the war, the surviving vessels were refit to the current configur-
ation, with Meson Gun-Ns.

  CraftID: Osprey class Battleship, TL15, MCr73568+53154.1 for auxiliaries
     Hull: 108000/270000, Disp=120000, Config=1SL, Armor=67G,
           Unloaded=1,834,338t, Loaded=2,701,287t
    Power: 3000/6000, Fusion=810000MW, Dur=44/132
     Loco: 4320/8640, Jump 3, 8640/17280, Maneuver=3, Agility=0
     Comm: Radio=System, LaserComm=System, MaserComm=System
  Sensors: EMS Active(Far Orbit), EMS Jammer(Far Orbit), EMS
           Passive(Interstellar), High Pen Densitometer(1km), Neutrino
           Sensor(10kw), ActObjScan=Routine, ActObjPin=Routine,
           PassObjScan=Routine, PassObjPin=Routine, PassEnScan=Simple,
           PassEnPin=Routine
      Off: Hardpoints=1200

           MesonGun=N00   BeamLaser=xx9   Missile=x90
          Batteries 1                18            30
          Bearing   1                12            20

      Def: DefDm+8, Nuclear Damper-9, Meson Screen-9

           Sandcaster=xx9   Repulsor=x9x
           Batteries   40             30
           Bearing     26             20

  Control: Computer Mod9fib*3, LargeHoloDisplay*10, HeadsUpHoloDisplay*300,
           HoloLink*6660
    Accom: Crew=1289 (30 Command, 22 bridge, 110 engineer, 55 gunnery,
           40 Maintenance, 400 troops, 620 flight, 12 medical),
           Staterooms=1300, Env=Basic env, basic ls, extended ls,
           grav plates, inertial comp
    Other: Fuel=756540kl (1*Jump 3+43 days), Cargo=30000, Fuel Scoops,
           Fuel Purifier (15hr), Missile Magazine=7500kl (100b-r),
           Subcraft=2*10000t, 4*2000t, 70*20t, 20ton Launch Tube,
           ObjSize=Large, EmLevel=Strong

Revenge Class Battlecruiser TL15

     The Revenge class was designed by the Imperial Glisten Navy prior to
the Fourth Frontier War, although the prototype did not fly until 1088. Due
to the powerful meson gun armament, the Revenges were the mainstay of the
Glisten Fleet during the Fifth Frontier War/Collace Rebellion.

  CraftID: Revenge class Battlecruiser, TL15, MCr60698 incl auxiliaries
     Hull: 67334/168334, Disp=75000, Config=2SL, Armor=70G,
           Unloaded=1,466,169t, Loaded=1,595,974t
    Power: 2267/4534, Fusion=612000MW, Dur=46/138
     Loco: 5400/10800, Maneuver=3, 2700/5400, Jump=3, Agility=0
     Comm: Radio=System, LaserComm=System, MaserComm=System
  Sensors: EMS Active(Far Orbit), EMS Jammer(Far Orbit), EMS
           Passive(Interstellar), High Pen Densitometer(1km), Neutrino
           Sensor(10kw), ActObjScan=Routine, ActObjPin=Routine,
           PassObjScan=Routine, PassObjPin=Routine, PassEnScan=Simple,
           PassEnPin=Routine
      Off: Hardpoints=750

           MesonGun=R00   BeamLaser=xx9   Missile=x90
          Batteries 1                12            20
          Bearing   1                 9            15

      Def: DefDm+8, Nuclear Damper-9, Meson Screen-9

           Sandcaster=xx9   Repulsor=x5x
           Batteries   18             20
           Bearing     13             15

  Control: Computer Mod9fib*3, LargeHoloDisplay*10, HeadsUpHoloDisplay*200,
           HoloLink*5300
    Accom: Crew=672 (12 Command, 19 bridge, 72 engineer, 54 gunnery,
           51 maintenance, 150 troops, 308 flight, 6 medical),
           Staterooms=700, Env=basic env, basic ls, extended ls, grav
           plates, inertial comp
    Other: Fuel=544506kl (1*Jump 3+46 days or 2*Jump 3+19 days), Cargo=0,
           Missile Magazine=5000kl(100b-r), Fuel Scoops, Fuel Purifier (16hr),
           Subcraft=2*2000t, 80*20t, LaunchTube=20ton, ObjSize=Large,
           EmLevel=Strong

Piranha Class Light Cruiser TL15

     The Piranha was designed following the Fifth Frontier War in response
to an Imperial Glisten Navy requirement for a meson gunned light cruiser to
replace the Aganar and Smittorn class vessels, then being downgraded to
escorts.

  CraftID: Piranha class Light Cruiser, TL15, MCr15937
     Hull: 18000/45000, Disp=20000, Config=1SL, Armor=67G,
           Unloaded=459123t, Loaded=471323t
    Power: 1267/2534, Fusion=342000MW, Dur=27/81
     Loco: 1440/2880, Maneuver=3, 720/1440, Jump=3, Agility=0
     Comm: Radio=System, LaserComm=System, MaserComm=System
  Sensors: EMS Active(Far Orbit), EMS Jammer(Far Orbit), EMS
           Passive(Interstellar), High Pen Densitometer(1km), Neutrino
           Sensor(10kw), ActObjScan=Routine, ActObjPin=Routine,
           PassObjScan=Routine, PassObjPin=Routine, PassEnScan=Simple,
           PassEnPin=Routine
      Off: Hardpoints=200

           MesonGun=J00   BeamLaser=xx9   Missile=x90
          Batteries 1                 4            4
          Bearing   1                 4            4

      Def: DefDm+8, Nuclear Damper-9, Meson Screen-9

           Sandcaster=xx9   Repulsor=x5x
           Batteries    5             6
           Bearing      5             6

  Control: Computer Mod9fib*3, LargeHoloDisplay*3, HeadsUpHoloDisplay*70,
           HoloLink*800
    Accom: Crew=159 (13 bridge, 26 engineer, 14 maintenance, 52 gunnery,
           40 troops, 12 command, 2 medical), Staterooms=80, Env=basic env,
           basic ls, extended ls, grav plates, inertial comp
    Other: Fuel=164808kl, Cargo=414kl, Missile Magazine=500kl(50b-r),
           Fuel Scoops, Fuel Purifier (13hr), ObjSize=Large, EmLevel=Strong

H.B. Piper Class Attack Carrier TL15

     The Piper class carrier was designed for the IGN following the Fifth
Frontier War as part of the general rebuilding of the Navy.  In keeping with
the changed design philosophy, the Pipers are specialized for support of
300 Lance class fighters, with minimal self-defense capability.

  CraftID: H.B. Piper class Attack Carrier, TL15, MCr50083 incl auxiliaries
     Hull: 36000/90000, Disp=40000, Config=1SL, Armor=52G,
           Unloaded=311349t, Loaded=449145t
    Power: 667/1334, Fusion=180000MW, Dur=30/90
     Loco: 1800/3600, Maneuver=2, 1440/2880, Jump=3, Agility=2
     Comm: Radio=System, LaserComm=System, MaserComm=System
  Sensors: EMS Active(Far Orbit), EMS Jammer(Far Orbit), EMS
           Passive(Interstellar), High Pen Densitometer(1km), Neutrino
           Sensor(10kw), ActObjScan=Routine, ActObjPin=Routine,
           PassObjScan=Routine, PassObjPin=Routine, PassEnScan=Simple,
           PassEnPin=Routine
      Off: Hardpoints=400

            Missile=x07
          Batteries  10
          Bearing     9

      Def: DefDm+10

           Sandcaster=xx9
           Batteries   10
           Bearing      9

  Control: Computer Mod9fib*3, LargeHoloDisplay*4, HeadsUpHoloDisplay*40,
           HoloLink*1600
    Accom: Crew=1031 (22 bridge, 31 engineer, 7 maintenance, 37 gunnery,
           900 flight, 26 command, 8 medical), Staterooms=520, Env=basic env,
           basic ls, extended ls, grav plates, inertial comp
    Other: Fuel=172800kl, Cargo=270kl, Missile Magazine=1500kl(50b-r),
           Fuel Scoops, Fuel Purifier (30hr), Subcraft=300*40t,
           3*LaunchTube=40ton, ObjSize=Large, EmLevel=Strong

Silver Star Class Passenger Liner TL15

     The Silver Star and its sister ships are owned and operated by the
Argentia Line, which is active primarily from Trin to Glisten.  Argentia
vessels are famed for their luxurious accomodations, and gourmet meals.
The company also runs the chain of Argnetia Hotels, found in most A and B
class starports in the two subsectors.

  CraftID: Silver Star class Passenger Liner, TL15, MCr1421.64
     Hull: 3600/9000, Disp=4000, Config=4USL, Armor=40G, Unloaded=19926t,
           Loaded=23303t
    Power: 40/80, Fusion=10800MW, Dur=30/90
     Loco: 72/144, Maneuver=1, 180/360, Jump=4, Agility=1
     Comm: Radio=System, LaserComm=System
  Sensors: EMS Active(Far Orbit), ActObjScan=Routine, ActObjPin=Routine
      Off: Hardpoints=40

            BeamLaser=xx4
          Batteries     1
          Bearing       1

      Def: DefDm+8

           Sandcaster=xx4
           Batteries    9
           Bearing      9

  Control: Computer Mod7*3, LargeHoloDisplay*1, HeadsUpHoloDisplay*4,
           HoloLink*260
    Accom: Crew=75 (4 bridge, 6 engineer, 3 gunnery, 2 command, 55 stewards,
           5 medical), Passengers=440, Staterooms=520, Env=basic env,
           basic ls, extended ls, grav plates, inertial comp
    Other: Fuel=17388kl, Cargo=2160kl, ObjSize=Large, EmLevel=Avg

Freedom Class Battlecruiser TL13

     The Freedom class battlecruiser was designed for the Collace Indepen-
dence Fleet, and was built in enormous numbers prior to the Fifth Frontier
War.  Recognizing that quantity was the only way to counterbalance the
Glisten/Imperial technological advantage, every effort was made to keep
these vessels as simple as possible.

  CraftID: Freedom class Battlecruiser, TL13, MCr33986 incl auxiliaries
     Hull: 67334/168334, Disp=75000, Config=4SL, Armor=40F,
           Unloaded=641,917t, Loaded=998,442t
    Power: 3000/6000, Fusion=405000MW, Dur=30/90
     Loco: 3375/6750, Maneuver=2, 2025/4050, Jump=2, Agility=0
     Comm: Radio=System, LaserComm=System, MaserComm=System
  Sensors: EMS Active(FarOrbit), EMS Passive(Interstellar), Neutrino
           Sensor (100kw), High Pen Densitometer (100m), ActObjScan=Rout,
           ActObjPin=Rout, PassObjScan=Diff, PassObjPin=Diff,
           PassEnScan=Rout, PassEnPin=Diff
      Off: Hardpoints=750

           MesonGun=P00  Missile=x80
          Batteries 1             67
          Bearing   1             51

      Def: DefDm+6, Nuclear Damper-3, Meson Screen-3
  Control: Computer Mod7fib*3, LargeHoloDisplay*4, HeadsUpHoloDisplay*100,
           HoloLink*13000
    Accom: Crew=530 (17 bridge, 92 engineer, 57 gunnery, 6 maintenance,
           150 troops, 190 flight, 18 command), Staterooms=265,
           Env=basic env, basic ls, extended ls, grav plates, inertial comp
    Other: Fuel=313875kl, Cargo=11500kl, Missile Magazine=16750kl(100b-r),
           Fuel Scoops, Fuel Purifier (12hr), Subcraft=19*1000t,
           ObjSize=Large, EmLevel=Strong

Metolius Class Fleet Escort TL13

     The Metolius class was designed as a cooperative venture by the navies
of Lunion and Strouden.  The first vessel in the class was completed by
Lunion and flown on 243-1110.

  CraftID: Metolius class Fleet Escort, TL13, MCr6912
     Hull: 9000/22500, Disp=10000, Config=1SL, Armor=55F, Loaded=212322t,
           Unloaded=205907t
    Power: 667/1333, Fusion=90000MW, Duration=30/90
     Loco: 990/1980, Maneuver=4, 360/720, Jump=3, Cruise=750kph,
           Max=1000kph, Agility=1
     Comm: Radio=System, Laser=System, Maser=System
  Sensors: EMS Active(FarOrbit), EMS Passive(Interstellar), Neutrino
           Sensor (100kw), High Pen Densitometer (100m), ActObjScan=Rout,
           ActObjPin=Rout, PassObjScan=Diff, PassObjPin=Diff,
           PassEnScan=Rout, PassEnPin=Diff
      Off: Hardpoints=100

               Missile=x90     BeamLaser=x09
           Batteries    6                  1
           Bearing      6                  1

      Def: DefDM+7, Nuclear Damper-3, Meson Screen-3

               SandCaster=x09
           Batteries        3
           Bearing          3

  Control: Computer Mod7fib*3, 4*LargeHoloDisplay, 30*HeadsUpHoloDisplay,
           1066*HoloLink
    Accom: Crew=120 (11 bridge, 22 engineers, 18 flight, 9 maintenance,
           50 gunners, 10 command), Staterooms=60, Env=basic env,
           basic ls, extended ls, grav plates, inertial comp
    Other: Fuel=63000kl, Cargo=1255kl, Missile Magazine=1500kl(50b-r),
           Fuel Scoops, Fuel Purifier(12hrs), SubCraft=12*50ton,
           ObjSize=Large, EmLevel=Moderate

Lord Adrian Class Light Cruiser TL13

     The Lord Adrian class was designed as a cooperative venture by the
navies of Lunion and Strouden.  The first vessel in the class was completed
by Strouden and flown on 343-1096.  One of the main flaws of this design
was particularly evident as a result of its performance in the Fifth
Frontier War--the lack of an onboard fuel purification capability.  Two
ships of a six ship squadron were lost to misjumps during the retreat to
Lunion when forced to jump immediately after a gas giant refueling.

  CraftID: Lord Adrian class Light Cruiser, TL13, MCr23981
     Hull: 27000/67500, Disp=30000, Config=1SL, Armor=67F, Loaded=984065t,
           Unloaded=960756t
    Power: 2000/4000, Fusion=270000MW, Duration=30/90
     Loco: 2160/4320, Maneuver=3, 1080/2160, Jump=3, Cruise=750kph,
           Max=1000kph, Agility=0
     Comm: Radio=System, Laser=System, Maser=System
  Sensors: EMM, EMS Active(FarOrbit), EMS Passive(Interstellar), Neutrino
           Sensor (100kw), High Pen Densitometer (100m), ActObjScan=Rout,
           ActObjPin=Rout, PassObjScan=Diff, PassObjPin=Diff,
           PassEnScan=Rout, PassEnPin=Diff
      Off: Hardpoints=300

               MesonGun=E00     Missile=x90     BeamLaser=x09
           Batteries    1                8                  2
           Bearing      1                8                  2

      Def: DefDM+6, Nuclear Damper-3, Meson Screen-3

               Repulsor=x7x     SandCaster=x09
           Batteries     8                   11
           Bearing       8                   10

  Control: Computer Mod7fib*3, 10*LargeHoloDisplay, 150*HeadsUpHoloDisplay,
           1700*HoloLink
    Accom: Crew=330 (17 bridge, 63 engineers, 32 maintenance, 52 gunnery,
           120 flight, 30 troops, 14 command, 2 medics), Staterooms=60,
           Env=basic env, basic ls, extended ls, grav plates, inertial comp
    Other: Fuel=189000kl, Cargo=9079kl, Missile Magazine=2000kl(50b-r),
           Fuel Scoops, LaunchTube=50tons, SubCraft=40*50ton,
           ObjSize=Large, EmLevel=Moderate

Wasp Class Heavy Fighter TL13

     The Wasp class has been slightly adapted from standard data packages
by the navies of Lunion and Strouden. Produced in vast quantities since
first introduced in 1085, the Wasp can be encountered almost anywhere.  It
is popular as a light system defense boat, since its 35 day endurance
allows it to undertake long patrols.

  CraftID: Wasp Class Fighter, TL13, MCr88
     Hull: 45/113, Disp=50, Conf=1AF, Armor=40F, Loaded=837.2t,
           Unloaded=810.1t
    Power: 5/10, 675MW Fusion, Dur=35/105
     Loco: 8/16, Maneuver=6, Agility=4
     Comm: Radio=System, Laser=System, Maser=System
  Sensors: EMM, EMS Active(FarOrbit), EMS Passive(Interstellar), Neutrino
           Sensor (100kw), High Pen Densitometer (100m), ActObjScan=Rout,
           ActObjPin=Rout, PassObjScan=Diff, PassObjPin=Diff,
           PassEnScan=Rout, PassEnPin=Diff
      Off: Hardpoints=1

            Missiles=x03
           Batteries   1
           Bearing     1

      Def: DefDM+13
  Control: Comp7*3, HeadsUpHoloDisp*2
    Accom: Crew=2 (Commander/Gunner, Pilot), Small Staterooms*2, Env=basic
           env, basic ls, extended ls, grav plates, inertial comp
    Other: Fuel=322kl, Fuel Scoops, ObjSize=Avg, EmLevel=None

Meteor Grav Tank TL11

     The Meteor is intended as a general purpose grav tank, and is built
under license on several TL11 worlds in the Spinward Marches.  The major
problem of the class is the large fuel capacity.  Had a smaller fuel capacity
been selected, the hull could have been made smaller for the same weight.

  CraftID: Meteor Grav Tank, TL11, MCr4.34
     Hull: 4/10, Disp=4, Conf=4SL+turret, Armor=50E, Loaded=132.74t
    Power: 1/2, Fusion=44MW, Duration=32/96
     Loco: 1/2, Std Grav=260t, TopSpeed=1000kph, Cruise=750kph,
           NOE=150kph, MaxAccel=.95G
     Comm: Radio=Planetary, LaserComm=Regional
  Sensors: EMM, 2 Headlights, EMS Active(Regional), EMS Passive(Cont),
           ActObjScan=Diff, ActObjPin=Diff, PassEnScan=Form
      Off: Hardpoints=1

                       Pen/          Max     Auto   Dngr
                 Ammo  Attn    Dmg   Range   Tgts   Spc    Sig   ROF
 Plasma Gun PB-11  -   54/5    20  VDist(7.8) 2     -       H    40
  2*1MW Beam Laser -   10/2     5   Dist(5)   2     -       H    40

      Def: -
  Control: Comp0*2, HeadUpDisplay*1, DynLink*42
    Accom: Crew=3 (Commander, Driver, Gunner), Seats=Roomy*3,
           Env=basic env, basic ls, ext ls
    Other: Fuel=25.9kl, ObjSize=Avg, EmLevel=Faint

Solar Mule TL15

     The Solar Mule is produced by ConTech of Glisten for passenger transfer
and general utility use on vacuum worlds.  However, it is equally useful
anywhere there is sunlight to operate it, and is favored by some users
because of the low maintenance requirements resulting from the use of solar
panels for power.

  CraftID: Solar Mule, TL15, Cr39981
     Hull: 4/9, Disp=4, Conf=4USL, Armor=1G, Loaded=4.72t,
           Unloaded=2.72t
    Power: 1/2, SolarCells=.567MW (7 square meters), Dur=indefinite
     Loco: 1/2, 6 wheels, P/W=95, Road=264kph, Offroad=79kph
     Comm: Radio=Regional(500km)
  Sensors: none
      Off: Hardpoints=1
      Def: -
  Control: Elec*12
    Accom: Seats=Roomy*11, Env=basic env, basic ls, airlock
    Other: Cargo=2.0kl, ObjSize=Small, EmLevel=Moderate

Imperial Glisten Navy Reconaissance Drone TL15

     This recon drone is produced in fairly large quantities by the IGN.
The highly capably robot brain (Int11, Ed1) is programmed with GravVeh-4,
Recon-4, Tactics-2, and Weapon-2.  No weapon is ordinarily installed,
although provision is made for a fixed mounting for a standard infantry
weapon such as the FGMP-14 or FGMP-15.

  CraftID: IGN Recon Drone, TL15, Cr761,606
     Hull: 1/2, Disp=.056, Conf=1AF, Armor=30G, Loaded=0.746t
    Power: 1/2, FuelCells=0.81MW, Dur=208hrs/23hrs(closed)
     Loco: 1/2, StdGrav=6t, TopSpeed=4200kph, Cruise=3150kph, NOE=190kph,
           MaxAccel=7G
     Comm: Radio=Regional(500km), LaserComm=VDist(50km)
  Sensors: Active EMS(Planetary), PassiveEMS(VDist),
           ActObjScan=Diff, ActObjPin=Diff, PassEnScan=Form
      Off: Hardpoints=1
      Def: -
  Control: Robot Brain, HoloLink*1
    Accom: none
    Other: Fuel=0.25kl, ObjSize=Small, EmLevel=Moderate