I haven't been much in the mood for Traveller lately for some reason, but I
got bit by the urge again after seeing George Herbert's watercraft design
system last week. Don't ask me why there are no watercraft included below--
I don't do these things in any sort of systematic format.
Rob Dean
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Comet Personal Speeder TL12
Intended for the business market and for the high-end hobbyist, the
Comet is one of the fastest personal vehicles on the market. The HUD/comput-
er based control system, the roomy seats and the inertial compensator system
combine to make a flyer that is comfortable and easy to operate.
CraftID: Comet Personal Speeder, TL12, Cr707,700
Hull: 1/3, Disp=1, Config=1AF, Armor=4F, Loaded=11.31t, Unloaded=10.98t
Power: 1/2, Fusion=4MW, Dur=3 days
Loco: 1/2, StdGrav=36t, Max Speed=2280, Cruise=1710, NOE=160,
MaxAccel=2.18G
Comm: Radio=Continental
Sensors: Synthetic Vision, Radar=Regional(500km), ActObjScan=Diff,
ActObjPin=Diff
Off: Hardpoints=1
Def: -
Control: Comp0*2, HeadsUpDisplay*1, DynLink*1
Accom: Seats=Roomy*2(Pilot, Passenger), Env=Basic env, basic ls,
inert comp
Other: Fuel=0.432kl, Cargo=0.3kl, ObjSize=Small, EmLevel=Moderate
Songbird Gravbike TL12
The Songbird gravbike is produced by GliderDyne Industries of Lunion and
can be found all over the Spinward Marches. The basic design is considered
to be a classic by gravbike enthusiasts and has remained unchanged for over
150 years. The Songbird is intended for fairly light pleasure use, although
its fuel cell and simple electronic system are robust. The low power light
grav propulsion system allows a much more precise control over maneuver than
is found with a standard grav based bike such as the GliderDyne Mockingbird,
making the Songbird a particular favorite among amateur precision aerobatic
teams. The rider sits on an unenclosed seat, making operation in inclement
weather unpleasant. No cargo space is provided, but up to 140kg of extra
mass may be secured to the vehicle with straps without affecting performance,
making some practical travel possible.
CraftID: Songbird Gravbike, TL12, Cr12,710
Hull: 1/2, Disp=0.056, Config=3USL, Armor=1F, Loaded=0.182t
Power: 1/2, FuelCell=0.02MW, Dur=53 days
Loco: 1/2, LP-LGrav=0.4t, Max Speed=300kph, Cruise=225kph, NOE=40kph,
MaxAccel=1.2G
Comm: Radio=VDist(50km)
Sensors: Radar=Distant(5km), ActObjScan=Form, ActObjPin=Form
Off: Hardpoints=1
Def: -
Control: Elec*3
Accom: Seats=Open*1(Pilot), Env=none
Other: Fuel=0.193kl, Cargo=0, ObjSize=Small, EmLevel=Moderate
Mockingbird Gravbike TL12
The Mockingbird gravbike is produced by GliderDyne Industries of Lunion
and can be found all over the Spinward Marches. The basic design is similar
to the classic GliderDyne Songbird, but propulsion is provided by a less
precise standard grav system. The Mockingbird is intended for fairly light
pleasure use, but can also serve as an affordable light general purpose
transport for solitary users. The rider sits on an unenclosed seat, making
operation in inclement weather unpleasant. No cargo space is provided, but
up to 460kg of extra mass may be secured to the vehicle with straps without
affecting performance. Enclosed cargo compartments and an additional seat
are common custom add-ons.
CraftID: Mockingbird Gravbike, TL12, Cr6590
Hull: 1/2, Disp=0.037, Config=3USL, Armor=1F, Loaded=339.1kg
Power: 1/2, 2*FuelCell=0.14MW, Dur=95hrs
Loco: 1/2, StdGrav=1t, Max Speed=300kph, Cruise=225kph, NOE=40kph,
MaxAccel=1.95G
Comm: Radio=VDist(50km)
Sensors: Radar=Distant(5km), ActObjScan=Form, ActObjPin=Form
Off: Hardpoints=1
Def: -
Control: Elec*2
Accom: Seats=Open*1(Pilot), Env=none
Other: Fuel=0.057kl, Cargo=0, ObjSize=Small, EmLevel=Moderate
Brute Cargo Hauler TL12
The Brute is a semi-automated heavy lift wheeled cargo hauler common on
civilized TL12 planets. Up until the availability of high output fusion
plants at TL13, the most economical method of moving bulk cargo overland is
to use large wheeled haulers on roads. Most such road nets at these tech
levels have automated traffic control systems, allowing the driver to be
dispensed with for all but minor movements involved in the loading and un-
loading of cargo. Drivers are, however frequently carried for reasons of
safety redundancy, or to allow pickups and deliveries to locations not served
by the automated road nets. The Brute is fully equipped to take advantage of
these roads. In addition, its large tires permit a fair amount of offroad
mobility, useful for delivering materials to construction sites and other
unimproved destinations. Racks are provided for up to three Imperial Standard
4 ton cargo containers, and two IS 1 ton containers.
CraftID: Brute Cargo Hauler, TL12, Cr1,305,100
Hull: 18/45, Disp=20, Config=4USL, Armor=1F, Loaded=250t, Unloaded=57.8t
Power: 1/2, Fusion=18MW, Dur=6 days
Loco: 4/8, Wheels=20, RoadSpeed=196kph, Offroad=59kph
Comm: Radio=Regional
Sensors: Radar=Distant(5km), ActObjScan=Form, ActObjPin=Form
Off: Hardpoints=1
Def: -
Control: Comp0, DynLink*30
Accom: Seats=Roomy*2 (Driver, relief driver), Env=basic env (cab only)
Other: Fuel=2.6kl, Cargo=192kl, ObjSize=Avg, EmLevel=Faint
Type S Scout/Courier TL12
The Type S Scout/Courier is built by the IISS in innumerable locations
across the Imperium, with relatively little variation depending on the tech
level of the constructing yard. The statistics below are for a typical TL12
model. A TL11 Brumby air raft is carried as an auxiliary vehicle, and its
weight and price are included below.
CraftID: Type S Scout/Courier, TL12, MCr50.874
Hull: 90/225, Disp=100t, Config=1AF, Armor=40F, Loaded=1640t,
Unloaded=1320t
Power: 6/12, Fusion=480MW, Duration=30/90
Loco: 5/10, Maneuver=2 (Thrusters=3250t), 3/6, Jump=2, MaxSpeed=1200kph,
Cruise=900kph, NOE=160kph, Agility=2, TrueAcc=2.0G
Comm: Radio=System, LaserComm=System, MaserComm=System
Sensors: EMS Active(FarOrbit), EMS Jammer(Far Orbit),
EMS Passive (Interstellar), Neutrino Sensor (1MW),
HighPenDens (50m), ActObjScan=Rout, ActObjPin=Rout,
PassObjScan=Diff, PassObjPin=Diff, PassEnScan=Rout,
PassEnPin=Form
Off: Hardpoints=1
Missile=xx1
Batteries 1
Bearing 1
Def: DefDM+4
SandCaster=x03
Batteries 1
Bearing 1
Control: Computer Mod1bis*3, 2*HeadsUpDisplay, 260*DynLink
Accom: Crew=2 (1 bridge/engineer, 1 gunner), Passengers=6,
Staterooms=4, Env=basic env, basic ls, extended ls, grav plates,
inertial comp
Other: Fuel=376kl (1 jump-2+30 days), Cargo=262kl, Fuel Scoops, Fuel
Purifier (6hr), SubCraft=1*4ton (Brumby air/raft),
ObjSize=Avg, EmLevel=Faint
Tallis Class Merchant TL14
The Tallis class merchants were built at Trin by TrinTechnics between
1004 and 1007. The class was composed of 37 vessels, of which 23 remain in
service as of 1117. The origin of the class was somewhat unusual--in 956 the
Planetary Navy of Trin had ordered a large number of Patrol Cruisers which
were later cancelled (in 963) due to budgetary considerations. The uncom-
pleted hulls (ranging from 40-90% completed at cancellation) remained in
orbital storage for 39 years while the contract cancellation case was in
litigation. Following the conclusion of the lawsuits, the hulls were sold
for a small fraction of their original cost in a sealed bid auction to Trin-
Technics and completed as fast merchants. The thrusters are sufficient to
allow take off and landing with a full load on almost any inhabited planet,
freeing the ship from dependence on orbital facilities.
Many Tallis class vessels are operated with incomplete crews, allowing
more than three middle passengers to be carried. Stewards are seldom encoun-
tered. With the survivors of the class having been in service for over 100
years, careful maintenance is a high priority. If found for sale, it could
be expected that a Tallis would cost less than MCr45 at present. Annual
maintenance, however would be based on the original cost, and might run to as
much as three or four times the original expectations.
CraftID: Tallis class Merchant, TL14, MCr166.52
Hull: 396/990, Disp=440t, Config=1AF, Armor=40G, Loaded=5478t,
Unloaded=3124t
Power: 15/30, Fusion=1980MW, Duration=30/90
Loco: 20/40, Maneuver=2 (Thrusters=14300t), 12/24, Jump=2,
MaxSpeed=1770kph, Cruise=1328kph, Agility=2, TrueAcc=2.61G
Comm: Radio=System*2
Sensors: EMS Active(FarOrbit), ActObjScan=Rout, ActObjPin=Rout
Off: Hardpoints=4
Missile=x03
Batteries 2
Bearing 2
Def: DefDM+6
Sandcaster=xx4
Batteries 2
Bearing 2
Control: Computer Mod3*3, 4*HeadsUpHoloDisplay, 21*HoloLink
Accom: Crew=9 (2 bridge, 2 engineer, 3 gunners, 1 command, 1 medic),
MidPassengers=3, Staterooms=12, LowBerths=20, Env=basic env,
basic ls, extended ls, grav plates, inertial comp
Other: Fuel=1683kl (1 jump-2+30 days), Cargo=2236kl (165.6t), Fuel
Scoops, Fuel Purifier (18hr-purifies jump fuel alone in 9hr),
ObjSize=Avg, EmLevel=Moderate