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Line 1: {{InfoBoxJumpShip {{InfoBoxJumpShip − |image=Tramp JS TRO3057r.png + |image=Tramp.gif − | Name = ''Tramp''-class JumpShip + | Name = Tramp Class JumpShip − | Manufacturer = [[SelaSys Incorporated]]<ref name=TRO57R>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', p. 102-103</ref> + | Manufacturer = [[SelaSys Incorporated|SelaSys Inc.]] | Use = Mercantile, Military | Use = Mercantile, Military | Cost = 770,000,000 C-Bills | Cost = 770,000,000 C-Bills Line 15:
Line 15: | Sail Integrity = 4 | Sail Integrity = 4 | KF Drive Integrity = 5 | KF Drive Integrity = 5 − | LF Battery = (only on variants) + | LF Battery = (only on Clan vessels) − | Armament = <span></span> + | Armament = 8 [[ER Large Laser]]s, 12 [[Anti-Missile System]]s − * 8x [[ER large laser]]+ | Armor = 31.5 tons Standard Armor − * 12x [[Anti-Missile System]]+ | DropShip Capacity = 3 (4 on Clan vessles) − | Armor = 31.5 tons standard armor + | Crew = 21 crew − | DropShip Capacity = 3 − | 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 Line 32:
Line 25: | 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 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/> + 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'' instead. 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]]. − 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> + 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 in [[3052]] 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== ==Armament== − 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/> + Designed as traders in the "wilder" parts of the periphery, ''Tramps'' are among the most heavily armed civilian [[JumpShip]]s, mounting eight [[ER Large Laser]]s and altogether twelve [[Anti-Missile System]]s 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. ==Cargo== ==Cargo== − The standard ''Tramp'' has two [[Small Craft]] bays and can carry 2834 tons of cargo.<ref name=TRO57R/> + The standard ''Tramp'' has two [[Small Craft]] bays and can carry 2834 tons of cargo. ==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.)+ 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 a [[Lithium-Fusion Battery]] and mount a fourth [[Docking collar]], 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.<br />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. − *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/> − 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. + The existence of such a ''Tramp'' variant—either with three or four hardpoints—remains unconfirmed in the fashion of a [[Canon Rumor]]; the underlying reports may have been in error. − ==Individual vessels== + ==Notable vessels== − * See [[:Category:Individual Tramp-class JumpShips]] + *''Lucretia'' - Owned by [[Interconnectedness Unlimited]], this ''Tramp''-class vessel was heavily modified with two permanently attached ''[[Mule]]''-class DropShips and (it is implied) a [[Lithium-Fusion Battery]]. Effectively a space-borne habitat and working environment for hundreds of scientists, it is thought to have been the first vessel to mount the experimental [[Super-Jump Drive]] that IU produced around the year [[3000]]. The ''Lucretia'' reportedly met its end in the star of an unnamed system. (''Source: [[Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2]]'', p. 126-127) − ==Gallery==+ *''Sanibel'' - An old vessel from the [[Star League]] era (and not from SelaSys' resumed production run since 3046). As of May 3057, the ''Sanibel'' was under the command of privateer Captain [[Anton Kaiman]], but he had made a habit of deliberately misleading people into thinking he was working for the space pirate "Red Eye" Laudin. (''Source: [[BattleCorps]] story [[Pirates of Penance]]'') − <gallery>+ − Image:Tramp JS TRO3057r.png|Original ''Tramp'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3057|TRO:3057]]''+ *''Ironclad'' - This is the JumpShip that the protagonists of the [[Fallout (Comic series)| Fallout comics]] used to escape from the Clan attack on [[Somerset]] to [[Star's End]] in [[3050]], as depicted in ''Fallout #1: Last chance on Star's End''. The ''Ironclad'' was shown to suffer very heavy asteroid damage in the comic and was later reported destroyed with all but one of its DropShips in the Star's End system. ''(It should be noted that, although they are an official and licensed publication, the [[canon]]icity of the ''Fallout'' comics is disputed.)'' − </gallery> ==References== ==References== <references /> <references /> − ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' + *''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: SLDF]]''+ *''[[Technical Readout 3057]]'', pp. 104-105 − * ''[[Technical Readout 3057]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'', pp. 10-103 − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' − − [[Category:JumpShip classes]] + [[Category:JumpShips]]
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{{InfoBoxJumpShip | {{InfoBoxJumpShip | ||
| − | |image=Tramp | + | |image=Tramp.gif |
| − | | Name = | + | | Name = Tramp Class JumpShip |
| − | | Manufacturer = [[SelaSys Incorporated]] | + | | Manufacturer = [[SelaSys Incorporated|SelaSys Inc.]] |
| Use = Mercantile, Military | | Use = Mercantile, Military | ||
| Cost = 770,000,000 C-Bills | | Cost = 770,000,000 C-Bills | ||
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| Sail Integrity = 4 | | Sail Integrity = 4 | ||
| KF Drive Integrity = 5 | | KF Drive Integrity = 5 | ||
| − | | LF Battery = (only on | + | | LF Battery = (only on Clan vessels) |
| − | | Armament = | + | | Armament = 8 [[ER Large Laser]]s, 12 [[Anti-Missile System]]s |
| − | + | | Armor = 31.5 tons Standard Armor | |
| − | + | | DropShip Capacity = 3 (4 on Clan vessles) | |
| − | | Armor = 31.5 tons | + | | Crew = 21 crew |
| − | | DropShip Capacity = 3 | ||
| − | | Crew = | ||
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| 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) = ??? |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The | + | 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'' instead. 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]]. |
| − | Almost three centuries later | + | 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 in [[3052]] 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== | ==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 [[JumpShip]]s, mounting eight [[ER Large Laser]]s and altogether twelve [[Anti-Missile System]]s 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. |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | The standard ''Tramp'' has two [[Small Craft]] bays and can carry 2834 tons of cargo. | + | The standard ''Tramp'' has two [[Small Craft]] bays and can carry 2834 tons of cargo. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | + | 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 a [[Lithium-Fusion Battery]] and mount a fourth [[Docking collar]], 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.<br />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. | |
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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. | + | The existence of such a ''Tramp'' variant—either with three or four hardpoints—remains unconfirmed in the fashion of a [[Canon Rumor]]; the underlying reports may have been in error. |
| − | == | + | ==Notable vessels== |
| − | * | + | *''Lucretia'' - Owned by [[Interconnectedness Unlimited]], this ''Tramp''-class vessel was heavily modified with two permanently attached ''[[Mule]]''-class DropShips and (it is implied) a [[Lithium-Fusion Battery]]. Effectively a space-borne habitat and working environment for hundreds of scientists, it is thought to have been the first vessel to mount the experimental [[Super-Jump Drive]] that IU produced around the year [[3000]]. The ''Lucretia'' reportedly met its end in the star of an unnamed system. (''Source: [[Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2]]'', p. 126-127) |
| − | + | *''Sanibel'' - An old vessel from the [[Star League]] era (and not from SelaSys' resumed production run since 3046). As of May 3057, the ''Sanibel'' was under the command of privateer Captain [[Anton Kaiman]], but he had made a habit of deliberately misleading people into thinking he was working for the space pirate "Red Eye" Laudin. (''Source: [[BattleCorps]] story [[Pirates of Penance]]'') | |
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| − | + | *''Ironclad'' - This is the JumpShip that the protagonists of the [[Fallout (Comic series)| Fallout comics]] used to escape from the Clan attack on [[Somerset]] to [[Star's End]] in [[3050]], as depicted in ''Fallout #1: Last chance on Star's End''. The ''Ironclad'' was shown to suffer very heavy asteroid damage in the comic and was later reported destroyed with all but one of its DropShips in the Star's End system. ''(It should be noted that, although they are an official and licensed publication, the [[canon]]icity of the ''Fallout'' comics is disputed.)'' | |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets | + | *''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' |
| − | + | *''[[Technical Readout 3057]]'', pp. 104-105 | |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout 3057]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'', pp. 10-103 |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' | ||
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| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:JumpShips]] |