Ship: Armored Fast Atmospheric Transport (AFAT) Cargo Shuttle
Overview
| Class | Freighter |
|---|---|
| Role | Cargo Ferrying and System Transport |
| Manufacturer | Parromax Cargo |
The AFAT is the smaller and cheaper predecessor to the LF-2500. During the early years of interstellar travel, it was the backbone of Trade between Earth and its colonies. Today it sees use in the more outlying systems and poorly incorporated regions of space. It fills the role of a cargo ferry for minor starports that do not need to deal with huge non-continuous throughputs and mainly focus on supplying a minor colony or a few outposts.
As especially these locations have bee subject to an increased rate of piracy and marauding, Parromax retrofitted most of the iterations with a tougher armor and an armory.
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Specifications
| HP | 18 |
|---|---|
| AC | 15 |
| Armor | 10 |
| Speed | 3 |
| Crew Skill | +0 |
| Power | 15/5 free |
| Mass | 10/3 free |
| Crew | 4 / 10 |
| Hull Class | Frigate |
| NPC CP | 2 |
| Hardpoints | 1 |
| Weapons | (see under Armaments (Game Mechanics)) |
| Fittings | Armory, Atmospheric Configuration, Smuggler’s Hold |
| Cost | 850k base price, placeholder maintenance, 240k yearly crew cost for 4 |
| Hull Dimensions | Length: 70m Width: 10m Height: 8m Mass: 12.000t |
Others (Technical Fluff)
| Cargo Capacity | 3x4 TEU |
|---|---|
| Power | 1 x LFS Type-48 Fusion Fuel Cell |
| Propulsion | 1 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 | - |
Armaments here is what is physically mounted on the ship, for what weapons the ship can utilize in combat, see under Armaments (Game Mechanics)
Armaments (Game Mechanics)
| Weapon | Attack Bonus | Damage | Special |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - |
Defenses (Only on Military Ships)
| Defense Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Hardened Polyceramic Overlay | AP quality of attacking weapons reduced by 5 |
Operational History
The Armored Fast Atmospheric Transport (AFAT) Cargo Shuttle was first introduced by Parromax Cargo in 2247 to address the logistical challenges of operating in fringe systems with limited infrastructure. The shuttle quickly gained popularity for its robust design, which allowed it to endure harsh environments and occasional skirmishes with pirates.
Since the dawn of high-capacity transports and other this ship being designed for a completely different paradigm, the AFAT became a lesser seen sight on major trade routes, but more so seen in those fringe system, where it can still fulfil its intended purpose.
Typical Missions
| Mission Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Colony Resupply | Transport essential supplies, such as food, medical equipment, and construction materials, to remote colonies. |
| Emergency Evacuation | Evacuate personnel from a settlement threatened by natural disasters, hostile forces, or environmental collapse. |
| Survey Logistics Support | Deliver equipment and provisions to scientific survey teams conducting research in uncharted systems. |
| Private Courier Run | Serve as a secure courier for transporting high-value goods or confidential data between isolated locations. |
| Salvage Recovery | Retrieve valuable materials or cargo from derelict ships or abandoned facilities in dangerous areas. |
| Outpost Construction Supply | Deliver prefabricated building materials and tools for the establishment of new outposts on undeveloped planets. |
| Smuggling Run | Use its smuggler’s hold to covertly transport contraband past customs checkpoints or pirate blockades. |
| Refueling and Maintenance | Deliver fuel cells, spare parts, or repair kits to stranded ships or remote installations. |
| Diplomatic Supply Drop | Carry supplies or gifts for diplomatic missions aimed at fostering goodwill with fringe system factions. |
| Anti-Piracy Deployment | Serve as bait for pirate vessels while undercover security teams prepare ambush operations. |
Story Hooks
- Piracy Testbed: The ship is being used to test experimental anti-piracy technology, but one such system has malfunctioned, leaving it stranded or acting erratically.
- Mysterious Cargo: A shipment on the AFAT contains something highly illegal or mysterious, drawing the attention of local authorities and criminal syndicates.
- Undercover Mission: The AFAT has been secretly equipped for a government intelligence operation in contested space.
- Crew Rescue: The ship has been hijacked by marauders, and the players are hired to retrieve it or its crew.
Additional Details
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