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| Length = 660 meters | | Length = 660 meters | ||
| Top Thrust = 0.1 Gs | | Top Thrust = 0.1 Gs | ||
| − | | LF Battery = | + | | LF Battery = Clan ships only |
| Armament = 8 [[ER Large Laser]]s, 12 [[Anti-Missile System]]s | | Armament = 8 [[ER Large Laser]]s, 12 [[Anti-Missile System]]s | ||
| Armor = ??? | | Armor = ??? | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''Tramp''' class [[JumpShip]] is similar in size to the vastly more common ''[[Star Lord]]'' class, but can only carry half the number of [[DropShip]]s (3 compared to 6). Since it is armed, the ''Tramp'' was a success among periphery traders but never built in large numbers | + | The '''Tramp''' class [[JumpShip]] is similar in size to the vastly more common ''[[Star Lord]]'' class, but can only carry half the number of [[DropShip]]s (3 compared to 6). Since it is armed, the ''Tramp'' was a success among periphery traders when it was first launched in [[2754]] but never built in large numbers and eventually phased out, being produced only sporadically throughout the [[Succession Wars]]. Most shipyards chose to build the more popular ''Star Lord'' instead. |
Almost three centuries later [[SelaSys Incorporated]], who already produced the ''Star Lord'' at [[Loyalty]] in the [[Free Worlds League]], chanced on the old design specifications for the ''Tramp'' and found that the similarity in size between the two meant drastic savings in tooling up their shipyards to produce the ''Tramp'' as well. Their first prototype ''Tramp'' was launched in [[3046]]. Production was halted when a fault in the drive coils of the first eleven ships built was found and the ships had to be recalled for refit. This damaged the design's reputation. Production resumed in [[3055]], and by [[3057]], altogether fourteen craft had been built. | Almost three centuries later [[SelaSys Incorporated]], who already produced the ''Star Lord'' at [[Loyalty]] in the [[Free Worlds League]], chanced on the old design specifications for the ''Tramp'' and found that the similarity in size between the two meant drastic savings in tooling up their shipyards to produce the ''Tramp'' as well. Their first prototype ''Tramp'' was launched in [[3046]]. Production was halted when a fault in the drive coils of the first eleven ships built was found and the ships had to be recalled for refit. This damaged the design's reputation. Production resumed in [[3055]], and by [[3057]], altogether fourteen craft had been built. | ||
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | The [[Clans]], most notably [[Clan Nova Cat]], still operate ''Tramp'' class ships from the [[Star League]] era. These were modified to make use of a [[Lithium-Fusion Battery]] and mount a fourth [[Docking collar]], greatly reducing the internal cargo capacity. | + | The [[Clans]], most notably [[Clan Nova Cat]], still operate ''Tramp'' class ships from the [[Star League]] era. These were modified to make use of a [[Lithium-Fusion Battery]] and mount a fourth [[Docking collar]], greatly reducing the internal cargo capacity. Since these ships are thought to be [[Star League]]-era vessels it could be speculated that this layout was the original version of the ''Tramp'', and that SelaSys only produced a downgraded version. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
* [[Technical Readout 3057]] - pp 104-105 | * [[Technical Readout 3057]] - pp 104-105 | ||
[[Category:JumpShips]] | [[Category:JumpShips]] | ||
Revision as of 15:47, 16 July 2008
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| Tramp Class JumpShip | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | SelaSys Inc. |
| Use | Mercantile, Military |
| Tech Base | Star League |
| Cost | 770,000,000 C-Bills |
| Introduced | 2754 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 250,000 tons |
| Length | 660 meters |
| Sail Diameter | |
| Fuel | |
| Burn Rate | |
| Top Thrust | 0.1 Gs |
| Sail Integrity | |
| KF Drive Integrity | |
| LF Battery | Clan ships only |
| Armament | 8 ER Large Lasers, 12 Anti-Missile Systems |
| Armor | ??? |
| DropShip Capacity | 3 |
| Crew | 21 crew |
| Grav Decks | 1 (140m diameter) |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 5 Escape Pods |
| Heat Sinks | 0 + 122 |
| Structural Integrity | |
| BV (1.0) | ??? |
Contents
Description
The Tramp class JumpShip is similar in size to the vastly more common Star Lord class, but can only carry half the number of DropShips (3 compared to 6). Since it is armed, the Tramp was a success among periphery traders when it was first launched in 2754 but never built in large numbers and eventually phased out, being produced only sporadically throughout the Succession Wars. Most shipyards chose to build the more popular Star Lord instead.
Almost three centuries later SelaSys Incorporated, who already produced the Star Lord at Loyalty in the Free Worlds League, chanced on the old design specifications for the Tramp and found that the similarity in size between the two meant drastic savings in tooling up their shipyards to produce the Tramp as well. Their first prototype Tramp was launched in 3046. Production was halted when a fault in the drive coils of the first eleven ships built was found and the ships had to be recalled for refit. This damaged the design's reputation. Production resumed in 3055, and by 3057, altogether fourteen craft had been built.
Armament
Designed as traders in the "wilder" parts of the periphery, Tramps are among the most heavily armed civilian JumpShips, mounting 8 ER Large Lasers and altogether 12 Anti-Missile Systems with ample ammunition. Still, they should avoid combat since their armour is very thin. They also lack integral fighter support; the vessel's two small craft bays are unsuitable for the majority of fighter designs currently produced.
Cargo
The standard Tramp has two Small Craft bays and can carry 2834 tons of cargo.
Variants
The Clans, most notably Clan Nova Cat, still operate Tramp class ships from the Star League era. These were modified to make use of a Lithium-Fusion Battery and mount a fourth Docking collar, greatly reducing the internal cargo capacity. Since these ships are thought to be Star League-era vessels it could be speculated that this layout was the original version of the Tramp, and that SelaSys only produced a downgraded version.
References
- Technical Readout 3057 - pp 104-105