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The '''Verne Cargo Sub''' is a ancient submarine freighter which been use since time of the [[Terran Alliance]]. The ship used through relay freight to underwater site for major corporations such as [[Defiance Industries]] and [[Earthwerks Incorporated|Earthwerks Inc]] in the Inner sphere. | The '''Verne Cargo Sub''' is a ancient submarine freighter which been use since time of the [[Terran Alliance]]. The ship used through relay freight to underwater site for major corporations such as [[Defiance Industries]] and [[Earthwerks Incorporated|Earthwerks Inc]] in the Inner sphere. | ||
| − | The design was noted use was recorded in [[2289]], when a pair of | + | The design was noted use was recorded in [[2289]], when a pair of Verne's were used to transport the dismantled [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eiffel_Tower Eiffel Tower] to Japan on [[Terra]]].<ref>''TRO: VA'', p. 174 Seahorse/Verse Cargo Subs - Information and fluff regarding Verse sub.</ref> |
==Equipment & Capacities== | ==Equipment & Capacities== | ||
Revision as of 13:31, 6 December 2011
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| Verne Cargo Sub | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Unknown |
| Use | Submarine Freighter |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Chassis Type (Size) | Naval Vessel (Large, Template C) |
| Equipment Rating | |
| Introduced | Pre-Star League |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 10,000 |
| Speed | 3 |
| Top Speed | 5 |
| Power Plant | Electric (Fuel Cell) |
| Fuel (Type/Range) | 5,056 km |
| Armament | None |
| Armor | BAR 6 |
| Crew | 1 Officer, 5 Enlisted/Non-Rating, 16 bay personnel |
Contents
Description
The Verne Cargo Sub is a ancient submarine freighter which been use since time of the Terran Alliance. The ship used through relay freight to underwater site for major corporations such as Defiance Industries and Earthwerks Inc in the Inner sphere.
The design was noted use was recorded in 2289, when a pair of Verne's were used to transport the dismantled Eiffel Tower to Japan on Terra].[1]
Equipment & Capacities
The Verse is [Air-independent propulsion air-independent power plants] and large oxygen tanks allows the ship operate for extended times underwater. The design is noted for its nimble handling. However, mechanically the ship requires extensive maintenance to keep it operating.
The ship has two cargo bays. Its primary cargo bay is for cargo which can hold 3,300 tons of standard cargo. The cargo is accessible from one of its six cargo bay doors (front, pair of doors per left & right sides and single in the rear.) It has second class rooms for up to 40 passengers.
It also has a 200 ton capacity Vehicle Bay which it uses for smaller cargo skiffs or small submarines to relay cargo to non-dockable ports.
Notes
The ship features Submersible Chassis and Control Modification, it has docking units (Vehicle Bays). It also has 8 (Maritime) lifeboats. The ship has the Equipment Rating of C/C-E-D/D
As of this writing, there are no published record sheets produced for this design.
Comparable Vessels
References
- ↑ TRO: VA, p. 174 Seahorse/Verse Cargo Subs - Information and fluff regarding Verse sub.