While we're on the subject I have a LBB2 X-Boat that is unbroken and fits the original design idea. I can't recall if it ever got posted anywhere but I know I meant to when it came up (on the TML some years ago iirc) that it was a broken design.
So for your perusal another unbroken xboat
</font><blockquote>code:</font><hr /><pre style="font-size:x-small; font-family: monospace;">TAS Form 3s - Ship's Papers (Short Form)...... Commissioned 184-0952
Ship Name - XBOAT-23940................ Registration - IISS-003-0952
Type X - Express Boat TL-D............... Discounted Cost Mcr069.300
Hull - 100.0T Custom Unstreamlined....................... Crew - 001
Jump Drive B - J4..... Maneuver Drive 0 - 0G..... Power Plant B - 4P
Jump Fuel 4P - 40.0T..... Power Plant/Maneuver Drive Fuel 1W - 10.0T
Staterooms - 01L/00S... Low Berths - 00S/00E... Cargo Hold - 0000.0T
Computer - Model 4std........ Hardpoints - 000........ Turrets - 000</pre>[/QUOTE]Notes:
The Express Boat, aka xboat is employed by the Communications branch of the IISS to quickly transfer electronic messages across the Imperium. The craft is totally reliant on each systems Tender for refueling, resupply and fresh crew.
Easily operated by a single Scout, a second Scout can be deadheaded with double occupancy of the single stateroom. In rare cases a special passenger may be carried instead.
The model 4 computer is large enough for basic ship operations and 5 units of mail. The software includes a full jump suite (1-4 and generate and navigate) as well as anti-hijack and encryption programs. A full library program is available for the crews diversion.
The design is so tight that the power plant only has sufficent fuel for one weeek of operation resulting in the practice of the Tender topping the tanks off while the jump is plotted. Many Scouts have had to rely on thier VaccSuit for life support while the Tender closed upon arrival.
A rescue ball is standard equipment along with a VaccSuit atmospheric re-entry pack in case of emergencies.
Designer's rambling:
The Type X was taking some flack a while back and I did have a Book 2 version (I was curious) and at least in the case of this design system it works. I should have posted it then but here it is now.
The 100T hull allows operation by a single crewperson, and jump 4 just fits. There is NO room for a manuever drive.
Unlike some published versions there is no cargo room, just one stateroom and the required computer level for J4. The encryption program mentioned above is my own design. It allows fail safe security of carried data, costs Mcr1.0 and is a 1 slot program.