Ship: YB-300K “Mule” Hauler
Overview
| Class | Mining Ship |
|---|---|
| Role | Mining & Salvage |
| Manufacturer | Al-Rabata Shipyards |
The Mule hauler is a specific type of spacecraft designed for freelance mining and scavenging operations. The ship holds quarters for a crew of 10. With a length of just over 85m the internal walkways and living spaces are quite cramped to make more space for cargo holds and equipment storage. Large airlock doors allow for easy atmospheric exchange of heavy equipment and depressurizable holds can open their doors while scavengers ferry debris and other valuables.
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Class Specifications
| HP | 22 |
|---|---|
| AC | 14 |
| Armor | 6 |
| Speed | 2 |
| Crew Skill | +1 |
| Power | 15/5 free |
| Mass | 15/0 free |
| Crew | 6 / 10 |
| Hull Class | Frigate |
| NPC CP | 2 |
| Hardpoints | 2 |
| Weapons | (see under Armaments (Game Mechanics)) |
| Fittings | Mobile Extractor, Smuggler’s Hold, Tractor Beams |
| Cost | 12m base price, 213k maintenance, 213k yearly crew cost for 6 |
| Hull Dimensions | Length: 85m Width: 12m Height: 10m Mass: 15.000t |
Others (Technical Fluff)
| Cargo Capacity | 24 TEU |
|---|---|
| Power | 1 x LFS Type-44 Fusion Fuel Cell |
| Propulsion | 2 x CADR Di-Ion “Maration”-I Engines, LYI A5-Class Short-Warp Core |
| Sensors | LFS RS/120 Radar System; ZCS ER90 Long-Range Transciever |
| Armaments | 3x CAI Asteroid Mining Laser Emitter, 1x CAI 60mm Autocannon Defense Turret |
Armaments here is what is physically mounted on the ship, for what weapons the ship can utilize in combat, see under Armaments (Game Mechanics)
Class Armaments (Game Mechanics)
| Weapon | Attack Bonus | Damage | Special |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60mm Autocannon Defense Turret | +1 | 2d4 | Flak |
Defenses (Only on Military Ships)
Operational History
The YB-300K was introduced during an Al-Rabata mining Operation in cooperation with the Confederacy of Terran Gates. The Operation turned out to be a sluggish unremarkable performance as troubles with conflicting local authorities halted mining processes. Since this debacle the Mule has seen extensive use as a freelancing ship and in smaller system mining companies, after Al-Rabata Shipyards had to sell off the stock of ships meant for bigger buyers at a cheaper price.
Typical Missions
| Mission Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Asteroid Mining Runs | Extract valuable ores and minerals from asteroid fields with its mining lasers. |
| Salvage Operations | Recover derelict ships and debris for scrap or resale. |
| Covert Cargo Transfers | Use the Smuggler’s Hold to transport sensitive or illicit goods undetected. |
Story Hooks
- Derelict Find: A Mule hauler has discovered a mysterious derelict ship in the Kryx Nebula Fields. What’s on board?
- Stolen Salvage: A crew aboard a YB-300K claims their salvage rights were ignored. Can they prove it?
- Plentiful Ore Field: A mining crew talks of a new asteroid field they found and think about taking it for themselves.
- Wrecked Freightliner: A Mule crew embarks on a journey to salvage off of a wrecked superfreighter
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