Ship: Ubiquitous Class Fleet Tender
Class Overview
| Class | Freighter |
|---|---|
| Role | Fleet Supply |
| Manufacturer | Yorvanik-Ballantyne Engineering |
The backbone of Unified Planets Navy logistics, the Ubiquitous-class Fleet Tender is one of the most common sights in UPoS-controlled space. Developed after the costly lessons of the First Gate War, where ad-hoc supply lines crippled fleet operations, the Ubiquitous was designed for mass production, reliability, and sheer volume. While utterly outmatched in direct combat, without these lumbering giants, the UPN’s formidable war machine would grind to a halt within weeks.
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Class Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| HP | 40 |
| AC | 13 |
| Armor | 5 |
| Speed | 1 |
| Crew Skill | +1 |
| Power | 20 / 8 free |
| Mass | 25 / 1 free |
| Crew | 50 / 90 |
| Hull Class | Cruiser |
| NPC CP | 2 |
| Weapons | (see under Armaments) |
| Fittings | Extended Fuel Bunkers (x2), Expanded Cargo Hold, Ship’s Workshop, Armory, Ship’s Locker |
| Hardpoints | 3 |
| Cost | 220m base price, placeholder maintenance, placeholder yearly crew cost |
| Hull Dimensions | Length: 280m Width: 80m Height: 40m Mass: 50.000t |
Others (Technical Fluff)
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Power | 1x LFS AN/55X Fusion Cells |
| Propulsion | 4x CADR Di-Ion “Marathon”-I Engine |
| Sensors | LFS RS/120 Mech. Radar System |
| Armaments | 2x CAI 60mm Autocannon Defense Turret |
| Cargo Capacity | 750 TEU |
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)
| Defense Type | Description |
|---|---|
| - | - |
Operational History
The Ubiquitous-class was first commissioned in 2345, a direct response to the UPN’s logistical nightmares during the First Gate War. Yorvanik-Ballantyne Engineering, already a major producer of civilian haulers, adapted one of their existing freighter hulls for military service, prioritizing cargo space and ease of construction over all else. The initial models were barely more than militarized cargo ships.
During the Second Gate War (2400-2420), these tenders were the unsung heroes of the conflict. They formed endless supply convoys that kept the fleets at the Twin Gates and along the Serengeti Line armed, fueled, and fed. Their vulnerability made them prime targets for Imperial raids, leading to the development of dedicated UPN escort tactics. Countless Ubiquitous tenders were lost, but their sheer numbers ensured the UPN war effort never faltered due to a lack of materiel.
In the current cold war era (2453), the Ubiquitous-class continues its vital role, supplying border garrisons, supporting anti-piracy patrols, and occasionally being tasked with humanitarian aid missions to systems suffering from natural disasters.
Typical Missions
| Mission Type | Description |
|---|---|
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Story Hooks
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Additional Details
The interior of a Ubiquitous-class is spartan and functional. Corridors are wide to accommodate cargo loaders and equipment trolleys. Crew quarters are cramped, multi-person bunks, with officers enjoying slightly more privacy. The heart of the ship is the massive, cavernous main cargo bay, which can be reconfigured to hold solid goods, liquid fuel tanks, or even modular temporary barracks. To its crew, service on a “Ubie” is often seen as safe but dull work, far from the glory of the front lines, yet they hold a quiet pride in knowing they are the lifeblood of the entire Navy.