MGT Only: MgT SRD 100 ton Jump 1+1 Trader

[AnotherDilbert]

Originally Posted by Proneutron

no, a standard hull can skim and refuel in wilderness too. For landing you just add time increment.

You are right, I keep forgetting that in Mongoose partially streamlined is good enough.

[Grav_Moped]

Originally Posted by AnotherDilbert

It's Mongoose, so needs both a Pilot and an Engineer. Add a salary and life support.

And they're ok with double-occupancy...? Guess so.

Cr1220 per payload ton per jump-1.

Not quite so close.

[AnotherDilbert]

Originally Posted by Grav_Moped

And they're ok with double-occupancy...? Guess so.

Mongoose is less strict. Double occupancy is not strictly banned for commercial ships, just "not normal"...

[Proneutron]

Originally Posted by Grav_Moped

And they're ok with double-occupancy...? Guess so.

Cr1220 per payload ton per jump-1.

Not quite so close.

Crew are allowed to be double occupancy in MgT (also SRD) rules.

[Proneutron]

Originally Posted by AnotherDilbert

You are right, I keep forgetting that in Mongoose partially streamlined is good enough.

The funny thing is, in MgT "standard hull" can mean a cylinder with two cones on the ends which is far more "streamlined" aerodynamically than something like the space shuttle or the winged free trader. Less drag.

[Proneutron]

Originally Posted by Grav_Moped

I'm seeing Cr1175/payload ton/jump-1.
Factors:
- Pilot salary Cr6000/month
- Fuel at Cr100/ton unrefined
- Life support at Cr2000/mo (one crewmember)
- 20% down payment amortized over the life of the loan.

When fuel is free (skimmed or dipped), it saves Cr31/payload ton/jump-1

If the pilot foregoes his salary (basically working for room and board), it saves Cr67/payload ton/Jump-1. (In the real world, putting someone in charge of MCr20 worth of ship for just room and board is probably unwise.)

Doing both gets the ship down to Cr1075/payload ton/Jump-1.

Still not going to make money, rules as written, with just freight. But it's close!

thanks for the number crunching. I now envision owner/operators more than employee crew. So, a person(s) who is going to speculate to make money since freighting won't make the grade. 2nd hand (post 40 years) will make a nice ship for a couple. Much like you see married couple trucker teams in the USA. Their rigs include a living space with kitchen, wet bath and bed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPAuJdzSa90

[coliver988]

that truck was really cool, and how I see small ships may work. Think the crew section on a cutter.

[Proneutron]

Originally Posted by coliver988

that truck was really cool, and how I see small ships may work. Think the crew section on a cutter.

Right. Check this out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXX0CsSvpzg