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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
− | The spheroid counterpart to the [[KR-61]] Long Range Shuttle, the '''K-1'''-class DropShuttle is also the smallest space vehicle equipped with a [[Docking Collar]] for attaching to a [[JumpShip]]. | + | The spheroid counterpart to the [[KR-61]] Long Range Shuttle, the '''K-1'''-class DropShuttle is technically a [[small craft]] and notably also the smallest space vehicle equipped with a [[Docking Collar]] for attaching to a [[JumpShip]] in the fashion of a [[DropShip]] (an unusual feature for a small craft).<br />It should be noted that "DropShuttle" is a misnomer, as the K-1 is not a [[DropShuttle]] in the technical sense. |
Originally designed in the [[Star League era]] when JumpShips were plentiful and passage aboard them frequent and inexpensive, the K-1 was used for "hops" to neighboring star systems. With the increasing rarity of JumpShips and travel aboard them at a premium since the early [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], the greater passenger and cargo capacity of regular [[DropShip]]s has seen the K-1 DropShuttle relegated to the role other long range shuttles have. | Originally designed in the [[Star League era]] when JumpShips were plentiful and passage aboard them frequent and inexpensive, the K-1 was used for "hops" to neighboring star systems. With the increasing rarity of JumpShips and travel aboard them at a premium since the early [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], the greater passenger and cargo capacity of regular [[DropShip]]s has seen the K-1 DropShuttle relegated to the role other long range shuttles have. | ||
− | A tiny booth aboard the K-1 DropShuttle ''[[Columbus (Individual K-1-class DropShuttle)|Columbus]]'' | + | A tiny booth is mentioned aboard the K-1 DropShuttle ''[[Columbus (Individual K-1-class DropShuttle)|Columbus]]'' that serves as both the vessel's breakfast table and a mid-day workstation. It is unknown if this is a standard feature on K-1 type craft. Similarly, it is mentioned that the cramped cockpit features three seats.<ref>''Forgotten Worlds'', Book One</ref> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== |
Revision as of 05:16, 13 September 2016
- This article is about the K-1 "DropShuttle" class of small craft. For the DropShuttle type of spacecraft, see DropShuttle.
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K-1 DropShuttle | |
Production information | |
Manufacturer | BBP Industries Brigadier Corporation Sacrado Industries Shipil Company |
Production Year | 2536[1] |
Use | DropShuttle |
Type (Shape) | Civilian Spheroid |
Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
Cost | 9,261,250 Cbills |
Introduced | |
Technical specifications | |
Mass | 200 |
Structural Integrity | 6 |
Length | 28 |
Engine (Type) | Pratt & Whitney 400 |
Safe Thrust | 2 g |
Maximum Thrust | 3 g |
Fuel | 30 tons |
Burn Rate | 16.3 days |
Armament | 1 x LRM-5 4 x Medium Lasers 1 x Small Laser |
Armor | 12 tons standard |
Heat Sinks | 10 |
Crew | 2 |
Passengers | |
BV (1.0) | 912[2] |
BV (2.0) | 1,146 |
Contents
Description
The spheroid counterpart to the KR-61 Long Range Shuttle, the K-1-class DropShuttle is technically a small craft and notably also the smallest space vehicle equipped with a Docking Collar for attaching to a JumpShip in the fashion of a DropShip (an unusual feature for a small craft).
It should be noted that "DropShuttle" is a misnomer, as the K-1 is not a DropShuttle in the technical sense.
Originally designed in the Star League era when JumpShips were plentiful and passage aboard them frequent and inexpensive, the K-1 was used for "hops" to neighboring star systems. With the increasing rarity of JumpShips and travel aboard them at a premium since the early Succession Wars, the greater passenger and cargo capacity of regular DropShips has seen the K-1 DropShuttle relegated to the role other long range shuttles have.
A tiny booth is mentioned aboard the K-1 DropShuttle Columbus that serves as both the vessel's breakfast table and a mid-day workstation. It is unknown if this is a standard feature on K-1 type craft. Similarly, it is mentioned that the cramped cockpit features three seats.[3]
Weapons and Equipment
Due to the long range of the craft, the K-1 is outfitted with a minimum of defensive weaponry consisting of single LRM-5 and Medium Laser mounted in the nose, another medium laser on each side, and a small and medium laser pointing directly aft.
Cargo
The K-1 features fifty-five tons of cargo capacity and berths for six passengers.
Variants
- K-1C
- Introduced in 2914, the Clan version of the venerable K-1, while still classified as a "civilian" vessel, carries better armor as well as a weapons array consisting five Medium Pulse Lasers. It is almost identical in all other respects. BV (1.0) = 1,413[4], BV (2.0) = 1,681
Drop Shuttle Gallery
References
Bibliography
- AeroTech 2 Record Sheets
- DropShips and JumpShips, p 73
- Forgotten Worlds, Book One
- Technical Readout: 3057, p 175
- Technical Readout: 3057 Revised, p 173