Ship: AC-2000 Freightliner
Class Overview
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| Class | Superfreighter |
| Role | Long Range Ultra-High Capacity Transport |
| Manufacturer | Lanternyard Nullcrafts |
The AC-2000 is a modular, train-like space freighter designed for massive cargo throughput. It consists of a primary “Tug” (the command and propulsion car) and multiple “Wagons” (modular cargo carriages). Due to their extreme mass, they are typically restricted to established trade routes between major orbital hubs.
Ship Class Image
Class Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| HP | 500 (Tug) / 100 (per Wagon) |
| AC | 14 (Tug) / 10 (Wagons) |
| Armor | 10 (Tug) / 5 (Wagons) |
| Speed | -1 (Combined) / 0 (Tug solo) |
| Crew Skill | +2 |
| Power | 50 |
| Mass | 200 Mt (Tug) / 50 Mt (per Wagon) |
| Crew | 500 Default / 10,000 Max |
| Hull Class | Capital |
| NPC CP | 6 |
| 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 |
| Hardpoints | 12 |
| Cost | 85b base price, 10m maintenance, 1.2m yearly crew cost |
| Hull Dimensions | Length: 4500m (Tug) / 1200m (Wagon) Width: 2000m (Tug) / 1000m (Wagon) Height: 2500m (Tug) / 1000m (Wagon) Mass: 200Mt (Tug) / 50Mt (Wagon) |
Others (Technical Fluff)
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Cargo Capacity | 45,000 TEU (Tug) + 150,000 TEU (per Wagon) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydra Mass Driver Platform | +0 | 3d10 | AP 20, Ammo 2, Clumsy |
| 120mm Autocannon Array | +1 | 2d6 | AP 10 |
Defenses (Only on Military Ships)
| Defense Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Upper Hangar Bays | 2x (400m x 50m x 50m) - Reserved for 4x LF-2500 Freighters |
| Lower Hangar Bays | 2x (250m x 80m x 50m) - Housing Fighter Complement |
| Defense Fighters | 20x Ca-103 Fleet Defender |
Operational History
Introduced in 2245, the AC-2000 Freightliner revolutionized interstellar logistics. By consolidating massive cargo loads into modular “trains,” Lanternyard Nullcrafts secured a dominant position over gate-travel commerce. These vessels serve as the primary lifelines for core worlds, though their slow speeds and predictable routes require dedicated escort or heavy defensive arrays in contested space.
Typical Missions
| Mission Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Interstellar Freight | Bulk transport of goods between core worlds and jetgate hubs. |
| Vessel Ferrying | Hitching smaller private ships or freighters to the wagon line for long-haul travel. |
Story Hooks
- Missing Freightliner: A vessel carrying critical supplies has vanished near a pirate sector; retrieval is top priority.
- Corporate Espionage: Sabotage attempts by rivals looking to break Lanternyard’s logistics monopoly.
- Onboard Crisis: A fusion reactor malfunction in deep space creates a ticking clock for the crew.
- Secret Cargo: Rumors of a high-value artifact hidden within a sealed cargo wagon.
Additional Details
Weaponry is strategically emplaced to ensure spherical coverage. The Hydra platforms occupy the polar dorsal/ventral positions, while the autocannons are distributed along the tug’s mid-section belt.