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One of the anchors of interstellar freight shipping, the ''Merchant'' class of [[JumpShip]]s is seen at almost any commercial jump point. The craft is flexible and many are used as military craft. Due to modifications over the last 550 years since it was introduced, the crew size has shrunk from 40 to 21. While the initial impression is that the vessel would give more space to the crew, most of the recovered space became cargo storage.<ref name=TRO3057R/> | One of the anchors of interstellar freight shipping, the ''Merchant'' class of [[JumpShip]]s is seen at almost any commercial jump point. The craft is flexible and many are used as military craft. Due to modifications over the last 550 years since it was introduced, the crew size has shrunk from 40 to 21. While the initial impression is that the vessel would give more space to the crew, most of the recovered space became cargo storage.<ref name=TRO3057R/> | ||
Although the ship is a commonplace design, there seems to be an overall lack of spare parts for the engine power converter.<ref name=TRO3057R/> | Although the ship is a commonplace design, there seems to be an overall lack of spare parts for the engine power converter.<ref name=TRO3057R/> | ||
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The ''Merchant'' rarely, if ever, has armaments installed. Equipment described as 'anti-meteor systems' could be considered weapons, but due to their inefficiency, they are unable to damage any other vessel.<ref name=TRO3057R/> | The ''Merchant'' rarely, if ever, has armaments installed. Equipment described as 'anti-meteor systems' could be considered weapons, but due to their inefficiency, they are unable to damage any other vessel.<ref name=TRO3057R/> | ||
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667 tons | 667 tons | ||
*Bay 1: 330 tons | *Bay 1: 330 tons | ||
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*Bay 3: 327 tons | *Bay 3: 327 tons | ||
| − | ==Variants== | + | == Variants == |
There are at least two mentions of ''Merchant''-class vessels featuring three [[docking hardpoint]]s instead of only two: The ''[[Caliban (Individual Merchant-class JumpShip)|Caliban]]'', and one unnamed ''Merchant'' that [[Wolf's Dragoons]] had rented to carry three ''[[Mule]]''s from [[Robinson]] to [[Crossing]] in [[3029]].<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2'', p. 34</ref> This seems to suggest that a refit, if not a proper variant, exists that increases the ''Merchant'''s DropShip carrying capacity from two to three. | There are at least two mentions of ''Merchant''-class vessels featuring three [[docking hardpoint]]s instead of only two: The ''[[Caliban (Individual Merchant-class JumpShip)|Caliban]]'', and one unnamed ''Merchant'' that [[Wolf's Dragoons]] had rented to carry three ''[[Mule]]''s from [[Robinson]] to [[Crossing]] in [[3029]].<ref>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2'', p. 34</ref> This seems to suggest that a refit, if not a proper variant, exists that increases the ''Merchant'''s DropShip carrying capacity from two to three. | ||
It has been noted that, because many ''Merchant''-class vessels are privately owned, interior accommodations and equipment vary from ship to ship.<ref name=TRO3057R/> | It has been noted that, because many ''Merchant''-class vessels are privately owned, interior accommodations and equipment vary from ship to ship.<ref name=TRO3057R/> | ||
| − | ==Named Vessels== | + | == Named Vessels == |
:''See [[:Category:Individual Merchant-class JumpShips]]'' | :''See [[:Category:Individual Merchant-class JumpShips]]'' | ||
| − | ==Merchant Ship Gallery== | + | == Merchant Ship Gallery == |
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Merchant.png|''Merchant''-class JumpShip | File:Merchant.png|''Merchant''-class JumpShip | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| − | ==References== | + | == References == |
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| − | ==Bibliography== | + | == Bibliography == |
* ''[[AeroTech 2]]'' | * ''[[AeroTech 2]]'' | ||
* ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' | * ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' | ||
Revision as of 01:05, 29 November 2016
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Stellar Trek, Rashpur-Owens Incorporated, Ioto Galactic Enterprises, Dover Shipyards |
| Use | Trade |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Cost | 384,711,675 C-Bills |
| Introduced | 2503 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 120,000 tons |
| Length | 320 meters |
| Sail Diameter | 950 meters |
| Fuel | tons 80 tons (425) |
| Burn Rate | 19.75 |
| Top Thrust | 0.1 Gs |
| Sail Integrity | 3 |
| KF Drive Integrity | 3 |
| LF Battery | None |
| Armament | None |
| Armor | 30 tons |
| DropShip Capacity | 2 |
| Crew | 4 Officers, 17 Enlisted, 10 Bay Personnel[1] |
| Grav Decks | 1 x 40 meters diameter |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 4/0 |
| Heat Sinks | 99 (single) |
| Structural Integrity | 1 |
| BV (1.0) | 496[1][2] |
| BV (2.0) | ??? |
Contents
Description
One of the anchors of interstellar freight shipping, the Merchant class of JumpShips is seen at almost any commercial jump point. The craft is flexible and many are used as military craft. Due to modifications over the last 550 years since it was introduced, the crew size has shrunk from 40 to 21. While the initial impression is that the vessel would give more space to the crew, most of the recovered space became cargo storage.[1]
Although the ship is a commonplace design, there seems to be an overall lack of spare parts for the engine power converter.[1]
Armament
The Merchant rarely, if ever, has armaments installed. Equipment described as 'anti-meteor systems' could be considered weapons, but due to their inefficiency, they are unable to damage any other vessel.[1]
Cargo
667 tons
- Bay 1: 330 tons
- Bay 2: 2 Small Craft
- Bay 3: 327 tons
Variants
There are at least two mentions of Merchant-class vessels featuring three docking hardpoints instead of only two: The Caliban, and one unnamed Merchant that Wolf's Dragoons had rented to carry three Mules from Robinson to Crossing in 3029.[3] This seems to suggest that a refit, if not a proper variant, exists that increases the Merchant's DropShip carrying capacity from two to three.
It has been noted that, because many Merchant-class vessels are privately owned, interior accommodations and equipment vary from ship to ship.[1]
Named Vessels
Merchant Ship Gallery
Merchant-class JumpShip
References
Bibliography
- AeroTech 2
- AeroTech 2 Record Sheets
- Combat Operations
- DropShips and JumpShips
- Historical: Reunification War
- Mercenaries Supplemental
- Mercenary's Handbook 3055
- NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2
- Operation Excalibur
- Technical Readout: 3026, Revised Edition
- Technical Readout 3057
- Technical Readout: 3057 Revised
- Warrior: En Garde