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| image = [[Image:Astrolux.jpg|191px]]
 
| image = [[Image:Astrolux.jpg|191px]]
 
| Name = Astrolux StarYacht
 
| Name = Astrolux StarYacht
| Manufacturer = [[Lockheed-CBM Corporation]]
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| Manufacturer = [[Lockheed-CBM Corporation]]<ref name=HHSp159f>''Handbook: House Steiner'', pp. 159–160</ref>
 
| Use = Civilian long-range transport
 
| Use = Civilian long-range transport
 
| Type (Shape) = Civilian Aerodyne
 
| Type (Shape) = Civilian Aerodyne
 
| Tech Base = Inner Sphere
 
| Tech Base = Inner Sphere
| Cost = ???
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| Cost =  
 
| Introduced = [[2953]]
 
| Introduced = [[2953]]
 
| Mass = 200 tons
 
| Mass = 200 tons
 
| Structural Integrity = 8
 
| Structural Integrity = 8
| Length = 24
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| Length = 24 meters
| Width = 20
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| Width = 20 meters
| Engine (Type) = ???
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| Engine (Type) =  
 
| Safe Thrust = 5 (2.5 g)
 
| Safe Thrust = 5 (2.5 g)
 
| Maximum Thrust = 8 (4 g)
 
| Maximum Thrust = 8 (4 g)
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| Burn Rate =  
 
| Burn Rate =  
 
| Armament = (none)
 
| Armament = (none)
| Armor = ???
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| Armor =  
 
| Crew = 1 officer, 2 enlisted/non-rated
 
| Crew = 1 officer, 2 enlisted/non-rated
 
| Passengers = 7
 
| Passengers = 7
| Heat Sinks = ???
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| Heat Sinks =  
| BV (1.0) = ???
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| BV (1.0) =  
| BV (2.0) = ???
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==Description==
 
==Description==
The '''LC-100 "''Astrolux''" StarYacht''' was introduced in [[2953]] as a long-range space craft for private citizens. Unarmed but adequately armored, this 200-ton [[small craft]] is relatively fast, capable of up to 4g of acceleration. The design is noted for being one of [[Lockheed-CBM Corporation]]'s most popular civilian products and has promted several knock-offs.<ref name=HBHS>''Handbook: House Steiner'', pp. 159-160</ref>
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The '''LC-100 "Astrolux" StarYacht''' was introduced in [[2953]] as a long-range spacecraft for private citizens. Unarmed but adequately armored, this 200-ton [[small craft]] is relatively fast and is capable of up to 4g of acceleration. The design is noted for being one of [[Lockheed-CBM Corporation]]'s most popular civilian products and has spawned several knockoffs.<ref name=HHSp159f />
  
 
==Cargo==
 
==Cargo==
The vessel features luxury quarters for seven passengers and a generous five-ton cargo bay (7.5 tons with one bay door according to its stats listing), food storage for a month of sustained space travel and 20 tons of fuel for 10.87 burn days.<ref name=HBHS/>
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The vessel features luxury quarters for seven passengers and a generous five-ton cargo bay (7.5 tons with one bay door according to its stats listing), food storage for a month of sustained space travel and 20 tons of fuel for 10.87 burn days.<ref name=HHSp159f/>
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
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==Notes==
 
==Notes==
*The class is spelled with a capital "L" (''AstroLux'') in at least one canonical source.<ref>''Forgotten Worlds'' book 1/prologue</ref>
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*The craft is sometimes spelled using camel case (AstroLux) in canon sources.<ref>''Forgotten Worlds'' Prologue</ref><ref>''Dark Age: LinkNet Articles'', p. 122: "Major Clash Reported in Augustine System!"</ref>  
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
*''[[Forgotten Worlds]]'' (Book One, Prologue)
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* ''[[Dark Age: LinkNet Articles (3136)]]''
*''[[Handbook: House Steiner]]''
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* ''[[Forgotten Worlds]]'' (Book One, Prologue)
*[[MUL]]
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* ''[[Handbook: House Steiner]]''
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* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
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[[Category:Small Craft classes]]
 
[[Category:Small Craft classes]]

Latest revision as of 21:27, 3 November 2022

Astrolux.jpg
Astrolux StarYacht
Production information
Manufacturer Lockheed-CBM Corporation[1]
Use Civilian long-range transport
Type (Shape) Civilian Aerodyne
Tech Base Inner Sphere
Cost
Introduced 2953
Technical specifications
Mass 200 tons
Structural Integrity 8
Length 24 meters
Width 20 meters
Engine (Type)
Safe Thrust 5 (2.5 g)
Maximum Thrust 8 (4 g)
Fuel 20
Burn Rate
Armament (none)
Armor
Heat Sinks
Crew 1 officer, 2 enlisted/non-rated
Passengers 7
BV (1.0)
BV (2.0)

Description[edit]

The LC-100 "Astrolux" StarYacht was introduced in 2953 as a long-range spacecraft for private citizens. Unarmed but adequately armored, this 200-ton small craft is relatively fast and is capable of up to 4g of acceleration. The design is noted for being one of Lockheed-CBM Corporation's most popular civilian products and has spawned several knockoffs.[1]

Cargo[edit]

The vessel features luxury quarters for seven passengers and a generous five-ton cargo bay (7.5 tons with one bay door according to its stats listing), food storage for a month of sustained space travel and 20 tons of fuel for 10.87 burn days.[1]

Variants[edit]

None known.

Design Quirks[edit]

None known.

Notes[edit]

  • The craft is sometimes spelled using camel case (AstroLux) in canon sources.[2][3]

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Handbook: House Steiner, pp. 159–160
  2. Forgotten Worlds Prologue
  3. Dark Age: LinkNet Articles, p. 122: "Major Clash Reported in Augustine System!"

Bibliography[edit]