Dragonstar

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Dragonstar Passanger Transport (PT)
Production information
Manufacturer	Yakima Enterprises Stellar Trek Enterprise
Use	Multi-Use Passenger Transport Assault Craft Boarding Craft Space Ferry
Type (Shape)	Civilian Spheroid
Tech Base	Inner Sphere
Cost	???
Introduced	2610
Technical specifications
Mass	150
Structural Integrity	11
Length	18
Width	14
Engine (Type)	Fusion
Safe Thrust	5
Maximum Thrust	8
Fuel	6 tons
Burn Rate
Armament	2x Large Lasers 4x Medium Lasers
Armor	Nose: 85 Sides: 72 Aft: 55
Heat Sinks	20
Crew	46 1 Officer 2 Enlisted 1 Gunner 42 bay personnel
Passengers	40
BV (1.0)	N/A
BV (2.0)	1,205

Description

The Dragonstar Passenger Transport is a Small Craft which was used in the Draconis Combine as an intersystem shuttle for government and military personnel. The standard model was developed in in early twenty-seventh century, however the ship's history be traced back to an earlier vessel named the Dragon’s Stars which was used during the early expansion era of the Draconis Combine. The older vessel became a symbol of the growing nation as diplomats were shuttled to worlds poised to join the the Dragon. The Dragonstar was the result of a significant updating the original craft, to carry on the old one's legacy.

The ship was used ferry governmental personnel as well as military troops in a star system. Due to it's easy of construction and low cost to build, it would be continued to used for centuries after its first introducted. It has been periodically been updated and had become integrate part of the Draconis Combine's space transportation network.

Weapons and Equipment

The hundred fifty ton vessel is built using basic construction methods for Small Craft. It's fusion engine propels the ship to maximum speed of 8. It's hull is armored standard armor, with enough protection which gives ship enough damage resistance to handle its should it be employed in a boarding action with hostile vessel. The crew is assigned to steerage quarters, while the forty Jump Infantry troopers are assigned to the Jump Infantry Bay. Civilian passengers would also be assigned to sleep in the bay should the ship not be assigned troops.

While still listed as passenger vessel, the ship is modestly armed with two Large Lasers mounted forwards and aft, with array of Medium Lasers, each individual mounted per firing arc.

Cargo

• Bay 1 - Jump Infantry Bay (2) - 2 Doors
• Bay 2 - Cargo (16.5 tons) - 1 Door

Variants

• Dragonstar Assault Transport (3060) 

  Purpose build as military Spheriod, the Dragonstar AT is updated variant of the original intended transport squads of Battle Armor in it's Battle Armor Bay. First produced in 3060, ship's weapons are updated to extended and pulse type laser weapons. With forward mounted ER Large Laser coaxial with ER type Medium Laser. The two additional ER Medium Lasers mounted in the rear, while the original side mounted Mediums are replace by pulses. While retaining the original's armor protection, the cargo bay is reduced to mere 4.5 tons. BV(2.0)=1,175

Notes

As of this writing, the Dragonstar and it's variants have no listing on the MUL. Errant with Battle Armor bay found in the Dragonstar's AT (3060) variant, which notes in fluff it having a Battle Armor Compartment while, the record sheet notes it has a long-term quarters in form of a Battle Armor Bay.

Bibliography

• Handbook: House Kurita