Ship Class: Freightliner
Overview
| Class | Superfreighter |
|---|---|
| Role | Long Range Freighter |
| Manufacturer | Lanternyard Nullcrafts |
Train-like space freighter designed for ultra high capacity transport.
The Freight Car is a multiple kilometer tall, elongated spacecraft which houses all controls for reactor, drive systems and carriage couplings. These ships usually only travel on predetermined trading routes from major spaceports in proximity to jetgates, because their astronomical weights are only economically transportable in short non-gate-travel distances.
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Standard Statblock
| HP | 500 |
|---|---|
| AC | 14 |
| Armor | 10 |
| Speed | -1 |
| Crew Skill | +2 |
| Power | 50 |
| Mass | 200 |
| Crew | 20 / 10.000 |
| Hull Class | Capital |
| NPC CP | 6 |
| Hardpoints | 12 |
| Weapons | (see under Armaments (Game Mechanics)) |
| Fittings | Advanced Nav Computer, Ship bay/Fighter w/Freighters, Shiptender Mount, Workshop, Tractor Beams, Vehicle Transport fittings, 4 Cargo Lighters, Lifeboats |
| Cost | 85b base price, 10m maintenance, 1.2 yearly crow cost |
Specifications
Tug
| HP | 500 |
|---|---|
| AC | 14 |
| Armor | 10 |
| Speed | 0 |
| Crew Skill | +2 |
| Power | 50 / 0 free |
| Mass | 200 / 0 free |
| Crew | 20 / 5,000 (500 default crew) |
| Hull Class | Capital |
| NPC CP | 6 |
| Weapons | (see under Armaments (Game Mechanics)) |
| Hardpoints | 12 |
| Fittings | Advanced Nav Computer, Ship bay/Fighter w/Freighters, Shiptender Mount, Workshop, Tractor Beams, Vehicle Transport fittings, 4 Cargo Lighters, Lifeboats |
| Cost | 150m base price, 4m maintenance, 0 yearly crew cost |
| Hull Dimensions | Length: 4500m Width: 2000m Height: 2500m Mass: 200Mt |
Wagon
| HP | 100 |
|---|---|
| AC | 10 |
| Armor | 5 |
| Speed | None (dependent on Tug for movement) |
| Crew Skill | N/A |
| Power | N/A |
| Mass | 50Mt |
| Crew | Operated remotely from Tug |
| Hull Class | Cargo |
| NPC CP | N/A |
| Weapons | None |
| Fittings | Reinforced Cargo Bays, Docking Couplings, Emergency Power Systems |
| Hardpoints | None |
| Cost | 150 Million Cillings |
| Hull Dimensions | Length: 1200m Width: 1000m Height: 1000m Mass: 50Mt |
Others
| Cargo Capacity | 45.000 TEU (Tug) + 150.000 TEU (per Wagon) |
|---|---|
| Power | 2 x LYI Multi-Deck Fusion Power Plant |
| Propulsion | 4 x CADR Bosomic “Maration”-IV Engines, LYI A5-Class Short-Warp Core |
| Sensors | LFS CA-5 “Watchtower” Continuous Radar Array, LFS LLX/72T QuDAR Mapping Suite, ZCS ER90 Long-Range Transciever |
| Armaments | 2x HMC “Hydra” Mass Driver Platform 4x HMC 120mm Autocannon Array |
Armament (Game Mechanics)
| Weapon | Attack Bonus | Damage | Qualities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydra Mass Driver Platform | +0 | 3d10 | AP 20, Ammo 2, Clumsy |
| 120mm Autocannon Array | +1 | 2d6 | AP 10 |
| Weapons are implaced so that at one systems covers all angles. The two MD Platforms are on the very top and bottom of the tug respectively, and the Autocannons are on each of the four sides of the tug belt. |
Defenses (only on military ships)
| Defense Type | Description (Width, Height, Depth) |
|---|---|
| Hangar Bay (Port Dorsal) | 400mx50mx50m |
| Hangar Bay (Starbort Dorsal) | 400mx50mx50m |
| Hangar Bay (Port Ventral) | 250mx80mx50m |
| Hangar Bay (Starbort Ventral) | 250mx80mx50m |
| The top hangars are reserved for a total of 4 LF-2500 Freighters, while the two lower ones harbor the ship’s fighter complement. |
Ca-103 Defense Fighter
Overview
Class Fighter Role Fleet Defence Manufacturer Lanteryard Inc. Commissioned by Lanternyard Inc. as a civilian fleet defender for their Freightliner convoys, the Ca-103 Fleet Defender serves as a single-seated weapons platform designed for pirate deterrence and defense. It is armed with two hardpoints for missiles against larger pirate ships and a 60mm rotary cannon against raiding craft. Along Lancelot freighters, Freightliners usually carry 15 to 20 of Ca-103s as deterrence, with pilots and maintenance being trained Lanternyard personnel.
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Operational History
Since its introduction in 2245, the Freightliner class has revolutionized interstellar cargo transport. Designed to maximize efficiency and capacity, these vessels have become the backbone of Lanternyard Inc.’s vast logistics network. Freightliners have played a pivotal role in establishing new trade routes and supporting colonization efforts across the galaxy. Their ability to consolidate massive cargo loads has led to a monopoly on gate travel, solidifying Lanternyard’s dominance in the industry.
Typical Missions
| Mission Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Interstellar Freight Transport | Moving vast quantities of goods between core worlds and their jetgate hubs. |
| Jetgate Passenger Carrier | Freightliners often allocate a Freight car to enable private vessels to dock, so that they can hitch a ride to the next sector |
Story Hooks
- Missing Freightliner: A Freightliner carrying critical supplies has vanished near a notorious pirate sector. The players are hired to locate and rescue the vessel before the cargo is lost or falls into the wrong hands.
- Corporate Espionage: Rival corporations aim to sabotage a Freightliner to disrupt Lanternyard’s supply chain. The players must uncover the plot and protect the ship during its journey.
- Onboard Crisis: A malfunction in the Freightliner’s fusion reactor threatens to cause a catastrophic failure. The crew enlists the players’ help to avert disaster while stranded in deep space.
- Secret Cargo: Rumors spread that a Freightliner is transporting an artifact of immense power. The players must decide whether to investigate, protect, or seize the cargo amidst growing tension.
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