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| Chassis Type (Size) = AirShip (Large)
 
| Chassis Type (Size) = AirShip (Large)
 
| Cost = ???
 
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| Introduced = [[3049]]<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4054/dawn-treader-cargo-airship-standard MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
The '''''Dawn Treader''''' Class of converted cargo air ships was designed for the tourist trade in the [[Draconis Combine]].  The vehicles originated on Combine world of [[Athenry]], where they are employed traveling the planet, taking passengers to various scenic locations.
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The '''''Dawn Treader''''' Class of converted cargo air ships was designed for the tourist trade in the [[Draconis Combine]].  The vehicles originated on the [[Draconis Combine]] world of [[Athenry]], where they are employed traveling the planet, taking passengers to various scenic locations.
  
The ships owe their existence to Athenry's depleted resources, which were tapped out by dawn of the 31st Century.  In 3040s, the local government struggling to come up with new resources, decided to convert older cargo air ships into the new tourist role, re-christening them as the ''Dawn Treader'' Class.
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The ships owe their existence to Athenry's depleted resources, which were tapped out by dawn of the [[31st century]].  In 3049, the local government struggling to come up with new resources, decided to convert older cargo air ships into the new tourist role, re-christening them as the ''Dawn Treader'' Class.
  
 
By late [[3050]], Athenry became a tourist destination for those who enjoy the view from the skies. The cruises by 3067 only cost a family of four 750 K-bills a tour in comparison with more expensive tours elsewhere.
 
By late [[3050]], Athenry became a tourist destination for those who enjoy the view from the skies. The cruises by 3067 only cost a family of four 750 K-bills a tour in comparison with more expensive tours elsewhere.
  
==Cargo and Capabilities==
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==Weapons and Equipment==
 
The Airships were refitted as mixed cargo and passenger vessels, they feature the capacity for twenty 2nd Class and five 1st Class Passenger Cabins.  The vehicle features a [[Light Vehicle Bay]] for small VTOLs to be used at the passengers' beck and call. Also, it can be brought into service as Medivac vehicle.<ref>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex'', pp. 94-95, "Dawn Treader Cargo Airship"</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', pp. 104-105, "Dawn Treader Cargo Airship"</ref>
 
The Airships were refitted as mixed cargo and passenger vessels, they feature the capacity for twenty 2nd Class and five 1st Class Passenger Cabins.  The vehicle features a [[Light Vehicle Bay]] for small VTOLs to be used at the passengers' beck and call. Also, it can be brought into service as Medivac vehicle.<ref>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex'', pp. 94-95, "Dawn Treader Cargo Airship"</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', pp. 104-105, "Dawn Treader Cargo Airship"</ref>
  
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==Variants==
 
==Variants==
* ''Provost'' Class Cargo Airship — Original design of the ''Dawn Treader'', utilized in centuries before the 31st as a ore carrier. These ships featured a [[ICE]] & [[Fuel Cell]] engines which were consider too costly to be retained for its new life as Passenger Ship. The ship had a greater-than 39 ton cargo capacity when it was in this service.<ref>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex'', p. 94, "Dawn Treader Cargo Airship": details of the Provost Class Ore Carrier AirShip given in description</ref>
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* ''Provost'' Class Cargo Airship — Original design of the ''Dawn Treader'', utilized in centuries before the 31st as a ore carrier. These ships featured an [[Internal Combustion Engine]] [[Fuel Cell]] engines which were consider too costly to be retained for its new life as Passenger Ship. The ship had a greater-than 39 ton cargo capacity when it was in this service.<ref>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex'', p. 94, "Dawn Treader Cargo Airship": details of the Provost Class Ore Carrier AirShip given in description</ref>
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
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==AirShip Gallery==
 
==AirShip Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
File:Color-airship.png|''Dawn Treader'' cutaway
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File:Color-airship.png|Dawn Treader cutaway
 
</gallery>
 
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
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*''[[Master Unit List]]''
 
*''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex]]''
 
*''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex]]''
 
*''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised]]''
 
*''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised]]''

Revision as of 23:27, 13 February 2014

Dawn Treader.jpg
Dawn Treader Cargo Airship
Production information
Manufacturer Capriole Dynamics
Use Tourist Cruise Air Liner
Civilian Passenger Transport
Cargo Ship
Tech Base Inner Sphere
Chassis Type (Size) AirShip (Large)
Equipment Rating
Cost ???
Introduced 3049[1]
Technical specifications
Mass 1,000 tons
Speed 1 (Cruise Speed)
Top Speed 2
Power Plant Solar (Electric)
Fuel (Type/Range) Unlimited
Armament None
Heat Sinks None
Armor BAR 2 Commerical Armor
Crew 2 Officers
5 Enlisted/Non-rated
BV (1.0) ???
BV (2.0) ???

Description

The Dawn Treader Class of converted cargo air ships was designed for the tourist trade in the Draconis Combine. The vehicles originated on the Draconis Combine world of Athenry, where they are employed traveling the planet, taking passengers to various scenic locations.

The ships owe their existence to Athenry's depleted resources, which were tapped out by dawn of the 31st century. In 3049, the local government struggling to come up with new resources, decided to convert older cargo air ships into the new tourist role, re-christening them as the Dawn Treader Class.

By late 3050, Athenry became a tourist destination for those who enjoy the view from the skies. The cruises by 3067 only cost a family of four 750 K-bills a tour in comparison with more expensive tours elsewhere.

Weapons and Equipment

The Airships were refitted as mixed cargo and passenger vessels, they feature the capacity for twenty 2nd Class and five 1st Class Passenger Cabins. The vehicle features a Light Vehicle Bay for small VTOLs to be used at the passengers' beck and call. Also, it can be brought into service as Medivac vehicle.[2][3]

For Treaders' cargo roles, the ship features a 19.5 ton cargo bay, with three lift hoists lowering and raising the ships' cargo through the bays bottom/keel placed cargo door.

The ship also has 10 Searchlights mounted pairs in fore and aft, and three on each side.

Variants

  • Provost Class Cargo Airship — Original design of the Dawn Treader, utilized in centuries before the 31st as a ore carrier. These ships featured an Internal Combustion Engine Fuel Cell engines which were consider too costly to be retained for its new life as Passenger Ship. The ship had a greater-than 39 ton cargo capacity when it was in this service.[4]

Notes

As of this writing there are no canon Record Sheets for this vehicle or its variant at this time.

AirShip Gallery

References

  1. MUL online date for the Dawn Treader
  2. Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex, pp. 94-95, "Dawn Treader Cargo Airship"
  3. Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised, pp. 104-105, "Dawn Treader Cargo Airship"
  4. Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex, p. 94, "Dawn Treader Cargo Airship": details of the Provost Class Ore Carrier AirShip given in description

Bibliography