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Specifications: Hermes class naval courier
Class: Hermes
EP Output: 20 (8 spare)
Tech Level: 14
Agility: 4
Initiative bonus: +4
Size: Medium (200 tons)
Streamlining: Standard (wedge sl hull)
AC: 15
Jump: 2 parsecs
Maneuver: 4g’s
Fuel: 60 tons
Duration: 30 days
Armor Rating: 1
Crew: 6
Structural Integrity: 115
Main Computer: Model/3
Sensors: Model/3
Communications: Model/3
Avionics: Model/1
Staterooms: 1
Small Cabins: 8
Accel Couches: None
Bunks: None
Low Berths: None
Turret #1:
Triple turret
3-missile, Factor 3
Range: 90,000km
x-ray laser warhead
5d6 + (1d6 x 3d10)
Turret #2:
Triple turret
3-laser (beam), Factor 4
Range: 30,000km
3d8
Cost: MCr119.346 (MCr149.182)
Cargo Capacity: 23.8 tons
Notes:
The Hermes class courier is a defunct naval design intended for short range high survivability work, and was typically used in the combat zone proper to relay secured orders between fleets as far as two parsecs away. The high maneuver potential and excellent maneuverability made this craft ideal for the task. It failed miserably however for longer ranged duties as the slower jump-2 drive disallowed the transfer of time crucial information. In practice, one or perhaps two of these sturdy craft were carried aboard capitol class ships of CA or larger designation as auxiliary craft, as they were “too short legged” to keep up with the J-4 imperial fleet standard. The design also suffers from a lack of viable cargo space and relatively cramped quartering.
As of 1103, there were some 205 of these craft in service in the Spinward Marches alone, and some additional examples in the corridor region, where its lack of jump potential became a serious liability. The model was declared surplus early in 1104 with the advent of newer and larger couriers. The bulk of these designs were sold off to civilian use (reflected by the statistics above), where they are typically used in service as either high survivability yachts (once refurbished with larger staterooms and amenities (removes all small rooms and replaces with staterooms), a process which reduces the cargo capacity to 4 tons), or as high security courier vessels. Commercially, these ships often operate at a loss if proper contracts for high paying cargoes cannot be established. A third variant exists, the secure diplomatic transport. This model increases the stateroom load to 6 and can carry five high security passengers on dedicated missions. Cargo capacity for this model is reduced to 3 tons. All versions of this craft are popular with larger corporations, which use them for executive transport and courier work.
Specifications: Hermes class naval courier
Class: Hermes
EP Output: 20 (8 spare)
Tech Level: 14
Agility: 4
Initiative bonus: +4
Size: Medium (200 tons)
Streamlining: Standard (wedge sl hull)
AC: 15
Jump: 2 parsecs
Maneuver: 4g’s
Fuel: 60 tons
Duration: 30 days
Armor Rating: 1
Crew: 6
Structural Integrity: 115
Main Computer: Model/3
Sensors: Model/3
Communications: Model/3
Avionics: Model/1
Staterooms: 1
Small Cabins: 8
Accel Couches: None
Bunks: None
Low Berths: None
Turret #1:
Triple turret
3-missile, Factor 3
Range: 90,000km
x-ray laser warhead
5d6 + (1d6 x 3d10)
Turret #2:
Triple turret
3-laser (beam), Factor 4
Range: 30,000km
3d8
Cost: MCr119.346 (MCr149.182)
Cargo Capacity: 23.8 tons
Notes:
The Hermes class courier is a defunct naval design intended for short range high survivability work, and was typically used in the combat zone proper to relay secured orders between fleets as far as two parsecs away. The high maneuver potential and excellent maneuverability made this craft ideal for the task. It failed miserably however for longer ranged duties as the slower jump-2 drive disallowed the transfer of time crucial information. In practice, one or perhaps two of these sturdy craft were carried aboard capitol class ships of CA or larger designation as auxiliary craft, as they were “too short legged” to keep up with the J-4 imperial fleet standard. The design also suffers from a lack of viable cargo space and relatively cramped quartering.
As of 1103, there were some 205 of these craft in service in the Spinward Marches alone, and some additional examples in the corridor region, where its lack of jump potential became a serious liability. The model was declared surplus early in 1104 with the advent of newer and larger couriers. The bulk of these designs were sold off to civilian use (reflected by the statistics above), where they are typically used in service as either high survivability yachts (once refurbished with larger staterooms and amenities (removes all small rooms and replaces with staterooms), a process which reduces the cargo capacity to 4 tons), or as high security courier vessels. Commercially, these ships often operate at a loss if proper contracts for high paying cargoes cannot be established. A third variant exists, the secure diplomatic transport. This model increases the stateroom load to 6 and can carry five high security passengers on dedicated missions. Cargo capacity for this model is reduced to 3 tons. All versions of this craft are popular with larger corporations, which use them for executive transport and courier work.
