Battle Zone Technology: Neutral Spacecraft
Neutral Freighters and Yachts
- Action IV Bulk Freighter: This 100 meter long medium bulk freighter typically operates in convoys or in well-patrolled areas of space, simply because it can't withstand attack. It requires a crew of 8. Cargo capacity is 75,000 metric tons. It has a hyperdrive rating of
3, a maneuverability rating of 75, and is not atmosphere capable. It lacks a navcomputer, and uses a droid or starport computations. It has a hull strength rating of 100, and no shields. Cost is 85 points.
- Action V Bulk Freighter: This 115 meter long medium bulk freighter typically operates in convoys or in well-patrolled areas of space (more pirate bait). It requires a crew of 10. It lacks a navcomputer, and uses a droid or starport computations. Cargo capacity is 80,500 metric tons. It has a hyperdrive rating of
4, a maneuverability rating of 70/85, and can travel in atmosphere at 650 km/h. It has a hull strength rating of 100, and no shields. Cost is 85 points.
- Action VI Bulk Freighter: This 125 meter long medium bulk freighter typically operates in convoys or in well-patrolled areas of space (newer pirate bait). It requires a crew of 10. It lacks a navcomputer, and uses a droid or starport computations. Cargo capacity is 90,000 metric tons. It has a hyperdrive rating of
3, a maneuverability rating of 70/80, and can travel in atmosphere at 650 km/h. It has a hull strength rating of 150, and no shields. Cost is 85 points.
- Imperial Armored Transport: This 50 meter long medium freighter, an early concept of the Imperial Star Galleon, is reasonably secure and used primarily as a system-to-system support ship. It is usually found in a convoy, with escort. It requires a crew of 10. It can accommodate 20 troops as passengers. Cargo capacity is 30,000 metric tons. It has a hyperdrive rating of
2, a maneuverability rating of 65/80, and can travel at 800 km/h in atmosphere. It has hull and shield strength ratings of 250 and 50, respectively. The weapons complement consists of 2 turret-mounted laser cannons (damage is 200). Cost is 120 points.
- Asteroid Prospector AP-300: This 350 meter long asteroid mining starship is a pirate's dream - valuable mineral cargo operating alone in a remote system. It partially refines the asteroids it swallows, ejecting the remains out the rear and filling its holds with a very high grade of ore (at least 25% pure). It requires a crew of 536 (includes 36 gunners), but with a command skill of 50 can operate with a skeleton crew of 300. It can accommodate 50 passengers. Cargo capacity is 80,000 metric tons. It has a hyperdrive rating of
3, a maneuverability rating of 80, and cannot travel in atmosphere. The weapons complement consists of 8 laser cannons (damage is 150 each) and 4 tractor beam projectors (beam thrust is 200). It has hull and shield strength ratings of 250 and 150, respectively. Cost is 120 points.
- Aavman Extravagance 11-S: This 44 meter long space yacht is an older model popular among the older money set. It requires a crew of 2, but with a command skill of 45 can operate with a crew of 1. It can accommodate 24 passengers. Cargo capacity is 40 metric tons. It has a hyperdrive rating of
2, a maneuverability rating of 50/70, and can travel in atmosphere at 800 km/h. It has hull and shield strength ratings of 200 and 50, respectively. Cost is 80 points.
- Baudo-class Star Yacht: This 32 meter long sporting yacht is speedy, elegant and popular in the Outer Rim. It requires a crew of 1, and can accommodate 8 passengers. Cargo capacity is 35 metric tons. It has a hyperdrive rating of
2, a maneuverability rating of 30/45, and can travel in atmosphere at 1,200 km/h. The weapons complement consists of a turret mounted laser cannon (damage is 100). It has hull and shield strength ratings of 100 and 50, respectively. Cost is 100 points.
- CE-2 Transport: This 100 meter long ship is a combined light freighter/space barge. It has sold decently well. It requires a crew of 2, and can accommodate 2 passengers. Cargo capacity is 50,000 metric tons. It has a hyperdrive rating of
2, a maneuverability rating of 50/65, and can travel at 750 km/h in atmosphere. It has hull and shield strength ratings of 200 and 50, respectively. Cost is 90 points.
- Cargo Empress-class Super Freighter: This 100 meter long medium bulk freighter, by Ghtroc Industries, was a failure and contributed to Ghtroc's bankruptcy. They were dumped on the market at liquidation prices, and are fairly widespread, if not common. It requires a crew of 4, and can accommodate 8 passengers. Cargo capacity is 50,000 metric tons. It has a hyperdrive rating of
2, a maneuverability rating of 60/85, and can travel at 650 km/h in atmosphere. It has hull and shield strength ratings of 165 and 50, respectively. Cost is 100 points.
- HT-2200 Medium Freighter: This 54.8 meter long medium freighter has a low lift/mass ratio, inadequate maneuvering thrusters, and is unable to deliver significant lightspeed. Despite good durability, hull, shielding and weapons, it is viewed as pirate bait. It requires a crew of 2, and can accommodate 8 passengers. Cargo capacity is 800 metric tons. It has a hyperdrive rating of
2, a maneuverability rating of 55/70, and can travel at 750 km/h in atmosphere. The weapons complement consists of 2 pulse laser cannon mounted in turrets (damage is 200 each). It has hull and shield strength ratings of 250 and 50, respectively. Cost is 120 points.
- Luxury Cruiser 200: This is a popular yacht model among the rich of the Mid-Rim, built for amusement not combat. It is 100 meters in length. It requires a crew of 2, but with a command skill of 45 can operate with a skeleton crew of 1. It can accommodate 28 passengers. Cargo capacity is 15 metric tons (for shopping trips). It has a hyperdrive rating of
2, a maneuverability rating of 50/65, and can travel at 800 km/h in atmosphere. It has hull and shield strength ratings of 300 and 50, respectively. Cost is 80 points.
- Mark I Bulk Transport: This 50 meter long ship is a standard bulk freighter. It is considered pirate bait, and out of production. It requires a crew of 4, and can accommodate 5 passengers. Cargo capacity is 60,000 metric tons. It has a hyperdrive rating of
3, a maneuverability rating of 70/80, and can travel at 750 km/h in atmosphere. It has a hull strength rating of 250, and no shields. The weapons complement consists of one turret-mounted laser cannon (damage is 100). Cost is 80 points.
- Mindabaal Custom Pleasure Yacht: At 30.1 meters in length, this yacht lives up to its name and is engineered to meet the desires of particular buyers. It requires a crew of 2, and can accommodate 8 passengers. Cargo capacity is 35 metric tons (for shopping trips). It has a hyperdrive rating of
1, a maneuverability rating of 35/50, and can travel at 1,050 km/h in atmosphere. It has hull strength rating of 150, and no shields. Cost is 70 points.
- Mobquet Medium Cargo Hauler: This 79.3 meter long ship is easily modified, and popular around Hutt Space. It requires a crew of 2, but with a command skill of 45 can operate with a skeleton crew of 1. It can accommodate 8 passengers. Cargo capacity is 700 metric tons. It has a hyperdrive rating of
2, a maneuverability rating of 50/65, and can travel at 800 km/h in atmosphere. It has hull and shield strength ratings of 350 and 100, respectively. The weapons complement consists of 2 turret-mounted laser cannons (damage is 200 each, fired separately only). Cost is 120 points.
- Rins Assid Bulk Hauler: This 355 meter long bulk cargo hauler is more a vague design than a particular ship class. It is 700 years old - the bottom of the line upon which everyone can improve - and a cheap way to haul bulk cargo. It requires a crew of 15, but with a command skill of 35 can operate with a skeleton crew of 6. It can accommodate 10 passengers. The navcomputer is limited to 4 jumps. Cargo capacity is 100,000 metric tons. It has a hyperdrive rating of
5, a maneuverability rating of 110, and is not atmosphere capable. It has hull and shield strength ratings of 150 and 50, respectively. Cost is 80 points.
- Starwind-class Pleasure Yacht: This 50 meter long space yacht is grossly overpriced and uses only the most expensive (not necessarily highest quality) construction materials. You can guess who buys (lots of money, no brains), and who truly appreciates it (Pirates and other ransom artists). It requires a crew of 5, and can accommodate 10 passengers. Cargo capacity is 20 metric tons. It has a hyperdrive rating of
1, a maneuverability rating of 45/60, and can travel in atmosphere at 800 km/h. It has a hull strength rating of 150, and no shields. Cost is 75 points.
- Subla Ransom Medium Cargo Hauler: This 75.5 meter long ship is a reliable but little known freighter from the Mid-Rim. It requires a crew of 5, and can accommodate 5 passengers. Cargo capacity is 700 metric tons. It has a hyperdrive rating of
2, a maneuverability rating of 40/55, and can travel at 950 km/h in atmosphere. It has hull and shield strength ratings of 250 and 100, respectively. The weapons complement consists of one turret-mounted blaster cannon (damage is 250). Cost is 100 points.
- Superlift Ore Hauler: This 155 meter long ship is pirate bait, and therefore usually travels escorted. It requires a crew of 10, but with a command skill of 40 can operate with a skeleton crew of 5. It can accommodate 5 passengers. Cargo capacity is 90,000 metric tons. It has a hyperdrive rating of 4 (navcomputer limited to 4
jumps), a maneuverability rating of 55/70, and can travel in atmosphere at 650 km/h. It has hull and shield strength ratings of 115 and 50, respectively. Cost is 85 points.
- Super Transport XI Container Ship: This 840 meter long large container ship, by Kuat Drive Yards, is huge, slow and has gargantuan cargo holds. There are tremendous economies of scale. The Imperial Navy often assigns these ships, with their valuable cargo, combat ready escorts. The Super Transport XI requires a crew of 100, but with a command skill of 45 can operate with a skeleton crew of 50. Cargo capacity is 25 million metric tons. It has a hyperdrive rating of
3, a maneuverability rating of 120, and cannot travel in atmosphere. It has a hull strength rating of 165. Cost is 100 points.
- Xiytiar Transport: This 164.8 meter long large transport is an older model ship with little going for it beyond a thick hull and strong shield generators. Slow, sluggish, and unarmed, it tends to stick to the well-patrolled main shipping lanes. It requires a crew of 10, and can accommodate 2 passengers. Cargo capacity is 5,000 metric tons. It has a hyperdrive rating of
3, a maneuverability rating of 75/90, and can travel at 650 km/h in atmosphere. It has hull and shield strength ratings of 215 and 200, respectively. Cost is 90 points.
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