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{{InfoBoxJumpShip | {{InfoBoxJumpShip | ||
| − | |image=Tramp. | + | |image=Tramp JS TRO3057r.png |
| − | | Name = Tramp | + | | Name = ''Tramp''-class JumpShip |
| − | | Manufacturer = [[SelaSys Incorporated | + | | Manufacturer = [[SelaSys Incorporated]]<ref name=TRO57R>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', p. 102-103</ref> |
| Use = Mercantile, Military | | Use = Mercantile, Military | ||
| Cost = 770,000,000 C-Bills | | Cost = 770,000,000 C-Bills | ||
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| KF Drive Integrity = 5 | | KF Drive Integrity = 5 | ||
| LF Battery = (only on variants) | | LF Battery = (only on variants) | ||
| − | | Armament = | + | | Armament = <span></span> |
| − | | Armor = 31.5 tons | + | * 8x [[ER large laser]] |
| + | * 12x [[Anti-Missile System]] | ||
| + | | Armor = 31.5 tons standard armor | ||
| DropShip Capacity = 3 | | DropShip Capacity = 3 | ||
| − | | Crew = | + | | Crew = 23<ref name=TRO57R/> |
| + | * 4 Officers | ||
| + | * 15 Enlisted | ||
| + | * 4 Gunner | ||
| + | ---- | ||
| + | Bay Personnel: 10 | ||
| Grav Decks = 1 x 140 meters diameter | | Grav Decks = 1 x 140 meters diameter | ||
| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 5 Escape Pods | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 5 Escape Pods | ||
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| Structural Integrity = 1 | | Structural Integrity = 1 | ||
| BV (1.0) = 1,652<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 273</ref> | | BV (1.0) = 1,652<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 273</ref> | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = | + | | BV (2.0) = |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''Tramp''' class [[JumpShip]] is similar in size to the vastly more common ''[[Star Lord (JumpShip)|Star Lord]]'' class, but can only carry half the number of [[DropShip]]s (three compared to six). Most shipyards chose to build the more popular ''Star Lord'' | + | The '''''Tramp''''' class [[JumpShip]] is similar in size to the vastly more common ''[[Star Lord (JumpShip class)|Star Lord]]'' class, but can only carry half the number of [[DropShip]]s (three compared to six). Most shipyards chose to build the more popular ''Star Lord'' by the early 29th century. 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 (History)|Succession Wars]].<ref name=TRO57R/> |
| − | Almost three centuries later [[SelaSys Incorporated]] | + | Almost three centuries later, post-attempted [[Andurien Secession]] in [[3040]], [[SelaSys Incorporated]] already produced the ''Star Lord'' at [[Loyalty]] in the [[Free Worlds League]], and chanced on the old design specifications for the ''Tramp'' when looking for ways to expand their market share. They found that the similarity in size between the two meant drastic savings in tooling up their shipyards to produce the ''Tramp'' as well and their first prototype ''Tramp'' was launched to [[Alterf]] in [[3046]]. Production was halted in [[3052]] when it was found that the drive coils of the first eleven ships built were defective. The reason, a faulty mesh spinner, was quickly rectified and the ships in question were overhauled over the next three years. This damaged the design's reputation and made the class comparatively easy to acquire. Production resumed in [[3055]] and by [[3057]], fourteen craft had been built in total.<ref name=TRO57R/><ref name=TRO57>''Technical Readout: 3057'', p. 104-105</ref> |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | Designed as traders in the "wilder" parts of the | + | Designed as traders in the "wilder" parts of the Periphery, ''Tramps'' are among the most heavily armed civilian [[JumpShips]], mounting eight [[ER large lasers]] and twelve [[AMS|anti-missile systems]], with ample ammunition. Still, they should avoid combat since their armor 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.<ref name=TRO57R/><ref name=TRO57/> |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
*As of [[2764]] several [[SLDF]] regiments had permanently attached ''Tramp''s that were equipped with [[lithium-fusion batteries]].<ref>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 50</ref> The wording suggests the L-F batteries were a refit, and not standard on ''Tramp''-class vessels of the era. (It is not mentioned how many [[Docking Hardpoint]]s these vessels had.) | *As of [[2764]] several [[SLDF]] regiments had permanently attached ''Tramp''s that were equipped with [[lithium-fusion batteries]].<ref>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 50</ref> The wording suggests the L-F batteries were a refit, and not standard on ''Tramp''-class vessels of the era. (It is not mentioned how many [[Docking Hardpoint]]s these vessels had.) | ||
| − | *According to the [[ComStar]] document known as the ''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'', the [[Clans]], most notably [[Clan Nova Cat]], were observed operating ''Tramp'' class ships that make use of Lithium-Fusion Batteries and mount a fourth Docking Hardpoint, greatly reducing the internal cargo capacity. Since these ships are reportedly believed to be [[Star League]]-era vessels it could be speculated that this layout was the original version of the ''Tramp'', and that SelaSys later only produced a downgraded version. | + | *According to the [[ComStar]] document known as the ''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'', the [[Clans]], most notably [[Clan Nova Cat]], were observed operating ''Tramp'' class ships that make use of Lithium-Fusion Batteries and mount a fourth Docking Hardpoint, greatly reducing the internal cargo capacity and the armor by nearly 20%. Since these ships are reportedly believed to be [[Star League]]-era vessels it could be speculated that this layout was the original version of the ''Tramp'', and that SelaSys later only produced a downgraded version. Later versions of the same book (marked as "corrected 3rd printing") omit the half-sentence where it says this particular Clan variant carried four DropShips, while not expressly repealing the earlier report either.<ref name=TRO57/> |
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| + | The existence of such a ''Tramp'' variant with four hardpoints remains unconfirmed in the fashion of a [[Canon Rumor]]; the underlying reports may have been in error. | ||
==Individual vessels== | ==Individual vessels== | ||
* See [[:Category:Individual Tramp-class JumpShips]] | * See [[:Category:Individual Tramp-class JumpShips]] | ||
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| + | ==Gallery== | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | Image:Tramp JS TRO3057r.png|Original ''Tramp'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3057|TRO:3057]]'' | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' | + | * ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' |
| − | *''[[Field Manual: SLDF]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: SLDF]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout 3057]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout 3057]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' |
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[[Category:JumpShip classes]] | [[Category:JumpShip classes]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:46, 14 March 2024
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| Tramp-class JumpShip | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | SelaSys Incorporated[1] |
| 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 | 1160 meters |
| Fuel | 500 tons (1,250) |
| Burn Rate | 39.52 |
| Top Thrust | 0.1 Gs |
| Sail Integrity | 4 |
| KF Drive Integrity | 5 |
| LF Battery | (only on variants) |
| Armament | |
| Armor | 31.5 tons standard armor |
| DropShip Capacity | 3 |
| Crew | 23[1]
Bay Personnel: 10 |
| Grav Decks | 1 x 140 meters diameter |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 5 Escape Pods |
| Heat Sinks | 0 + 122 |
| Structural Integrity | 1 |
| BV (1.0) | 1,652[2] |
Contents
Description[edit]
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 (three compared to six). Most shipyards chose to build the more popular Star Lord by the early 29th century. 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.[1]
Almost three centuries later, post-attempted Andurien Secession in 3040, SelaSys Incorporated already produced the Star Lord at Loyalty in the Free Worlds League, and chanced on the old design specifications for the Tramp when looking for ways to expand their market share. They found that the similarity in size between the two meant drastic savings in tooling up their shipyards to produce the Tramp as well and their first prototype Tramp was launched to Alterf in 3046. Production was halted in 3052 when it was found that the drive coils of the first eleven ships built were defective. The reason, a faulty mesh spinner, was quickly rectified and the ships in question were overhauled over the next three years. This damaged the design's reputation and made the class comparatively easy to acquire. Production resumed in 3055 and by 3057, fourteen craft had been built in total.[1][3]
Armament[edit]
Designed as traders in the "wilder" parts of the Periphery, Tramps are among the most heavily armed civilian JumpShips, mounting eight ER large lasers and twelve anti-missile systems, with ample ammunition. Still, they should avoid combat since their armor 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.[1][3]
Cargo[edit]
The standard Tramp has two Small Craft bays and can carry 2834 tons of cargo.[1]
Variants[edit]
- As of 2764 several SLDF regiments had permanently attached Tramps that were equipped with lithium-fusion batteries.[4] The wording suggests the L-F batteries were a refit, and not standard on Tramp-class vessels of the era. (It is not mentioned how many Docking Hardpoints these vessels had.)
- According to the ComStar document known as the Technical Readout: 3057, the Clans, most notably Clan Nova Cat, were observed operating Tramp class ships that make use of Lithium-Fusion Batteries and mount a fourth Docking Hardpoint, greatly reducing the internal cargo capacity and the armor by nearly 20%. Since these ships are reportedly believed to be Star League-era vessels it could be speculated that this layout was the original version of the Tramp, and that SelaSys later only produced a downgraded version. Later versions of the same book (marked as "corrected 3rd printing") omit the half-sentence where it says this particular Clan variant carried four DropShips, while not expressly repealing the earlier report either.[3]
The existence of such a Tramp variant with four hardpoints remains unconfirmed in the fashion of a Canon Rumor; the underlying reports may have been in error.
Individual vessels[edit]
Gallery[edit]
Original Tramp from TRO:3057