From: Laserlight <laserlight@q...>
Date: Tue, 08 Dec 1998 22:14:05 -0500
Subject: [FT] Ship designs
Two innovations from the Alarishi naval architects: Q-Ship Module Displacement: 1400 tonnes<br> Cost: 550 MUcr<br> Hull Type: Frail (Integrity 1)<br> Crew: 1 officer, 12 ratings (Crew Factor 1)<br> Armament: 2 x Salvo Missile Racks, 1 x Class 2 Beam (6 arc)<br> Defenses: none<br> Sensors suite: 1 fire control system<br> Drive systems: Drive rating 1, sufficient to power on-board systems<br> Comment: Designed to fit the standard 1400 ton cargo module, the Q-ship modules are intended to provide civilian shipping with an easily installed deterrent to attack. While too fragile for normal military duty, they permit a productive merchant fleet to be utilized as a defensive reserve if needed.<br> Variations: 1 x Fighter bay + 2 x Class 1 beam; <i>or</i> 2 x Class 2 beam (6 arc) + 5 x Submunition Packs<br> Building: Classified<br> <i>Night Music</i> class Recon Corvette Displacement: 1900 tonnes<br> Cost: 840 MUcr<br> Hull Type: Frail (Integrity 2)<br> Crew: 3 officer, 16 ratings (Crew Factor 1)<br> Armament: none<br> Defenses: 1 Point Defense System<br> Sensors suite: Superior sensors; no fire control system<br> Drive systems: Main Drive rating 13<br> Comment: Built entirely as a platform for its superb sensor suite, the <i>Night Music</i> class is often seen in mercenary service.<br> Variations: Express courier--replace Superior Sensors with 1 PDS + 1pt Armor. Cost 590 MUcr<br> Building: Classified<br>