Ship: LF-2500 “Lancelot”
Class Overview
| Class | Freighter |
|---|---|
| Role | Short Range Delivery |
| Manufacturer | Lanternyard Nullcrafts |
The Lancelot Class is a more versatile, smaller-scale freighter for operations that don’t require the massive cargo capacity of the AC-2000. Ideal for independent traders, small colonies, and intra-system transport, the Lancelot balances speed, cargo space, and operational costs effectively.
Lancelot Freighters are often complements of Freightliners as berthed delivery ships to fulfill orders for systems adjacent to the main jetgate port, but are just as often seen as independent ships for intra- and inter-system transports.
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Class Specifications
| HP | 30 |
|---|---|
| AC | 15 |
| Armor | 5 |
| Speed | 3 |
| Crew Skill | +1 |
| Power | 10/7 free |
| Mass | 12/8 free |
| Crew | 10 / 50 |
| Hull Class | Frigate |
| NPC CP | 3 |
| Weapons | (see under Armaments (Game Mechanics)) |
| Hardpoints | 2 |
| Fittings | Extended Life Support, Shiptender Mount, Lifeboats, Armory |
| Cost | 250 million credits base price, 125k credits yearly maintenance, 500k yearly crew cost for 10 |
| Hull Dimensions | Lenght: 130m Width: 30m Height: 20m Mass: 20.000t |
Others
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Cargo Capacity | 136 TEU |
| Power | 2 x LFS Type-48 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 | - |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - |
Defenses (Only on Military Ships)
| Defense Type | Description |
|---|---|
| - | - |
Operational History
The first designs for the Lancelot entered production lines in 2370. Originally envisioned as a purely military courier vessel by Lanternyard Nullcrafts, the end of the border conflicts forced a pivot to the civilian market. They stripped the heavy spinal mounts and repurposed the dense armor plating into reinforced cargo bays, creating a freighter beloved by captains operating in hazardous space.
Typical Missions
| Mission Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Hub-to-Spoke Feeder | Detaching from a massive AC-2000 Freightliner at a system’s edge to deliver specific containers to stations deep within asteroid belts or treacherous gravity wells. |
| High-Risk Courier | Utilizing the impressive Speed 3 and AC 15 to transport high-value, low-bulk goods through contested or piracy-prone sectors. |
Story Hooks
- Special Cargo: A frontier colony hires the PCs to transport a highly unstable terraforming seed through a lightly patrolled system. The high speed of the Lancelot is required to deliver it before the containment field degrades.
- The Ghost Tender: The players stumble upon a derelict Lancelot. The main ship is completely powered down and frozen, but the small shuttle attached to its Shiptender Mount has its engines running hot, broadcasting a distress signal with nobody aboard.
Additional Details
Deck Plan Layout
Deck 1: Command and Crew Quarters
- Bridge (Fore)
- Centralized command center with pilot and co-pilot consoles.
- Two additional stations for navigation and communications.
- Overhead holo-display for tactical and navigational data.
- Captain’s Quarters (Port-side near Bridge)
- Small, private quarters with a work desk, bunk, and personal locker.
- Crew Quarters (Mid-ship)
- Bunkrooms accommodating up to 10 crew members (shared quarters).
- Common area with galley, dining table, and recreation console.
- Medical Bay (Starboard)
- Compact med-bay with an auto-doc and two fold-out patient beds.
Deck 2: Operations and Cargo
- Engineering Bay (Aft)
- Houses the dual LFS Type-48 Fusion Fuel Cells and ship systems.
- Maintenance consoles for propulsion and power management.
- Cargo Bay (Central)
- Space for up to 36 TEU (standard containers).
- Modular crane system for loading/unloading.
- Atmospheric seal to handle cargo in vacuum.
- Lifeboat Station (Port-side)
- Two lifeboats, each capable of holding the full crew for emergency evacuation.
- Armory (Starboard)
- Secured area for small arms, tools, and protective gear.
- Airlock (Fore)
- Double-sealed airlock with a decontamination chamber.
- External docking clamp for station or ship connections.
Deck 3: Auxiliary Systems
- Short-Warp Core Room (Central)
- Houses the LYI A5-Class Short-Warp Core.
- Shielded and maintained from an external control panel.
- Sensor Suite (Aft)
- LFS RS/120 Radar System and ZCS ER90 Long-Range Transceiver located here.
- Ship Tender Mount (Fore)
- Docking station for a small shuttle or tender vessel.