Nishikawa K.K. Modular Scout Ships deckplans(blue grid -- 1 meter hexes, red grid -- 1.5 meter squares): TTL-15 Powell class 100-dton Modular Scout Ship with ground survey module (labeled) TTL-15 Powell class 100-dton Modular Scout Ship with no module TTL-15 Powell class 100-dton Modular Scout Ship 3 deck overlay TTL-15 Powell class 100-dton Modular Scout Ship plan views TTL-15 Eagle class 125-dton Modular Scout Ship with X-boat module (labeled) Details: In response to the IISS request for a flexible replacement for the Sulieman-class Scout/Courier vessel, NKK (Nishikawa Kabushiki Kaisha) offers the following designs. Given the variety of roles this vessel is expected to fill it was determined that a modular vessel would be best. Any particular design necessarily involves compromises and a single design that tries to meet all possible missions ends up filling none of them particularly well. On the other hand a modular design allows a vessel to be custom fitted for any particular mission. The LSP designed modular cutter is a proven design and vast array of modules are available to fit it. The NKK Modular Scouts take advantage of this pool of proven designs to fit into any number of mission profiles. In addition, NKK has designed a number of modules specifically tailored to the requirements of the IISS. The Powell and Eagle class Modular Scouts are named for famous historical scouts from Terran history and are designed to utilize 30 dton cutter modules. Accommodations in the main body are necessarily minimal, but it is assumed that in most cases mission modules will provide additional quarters for crew and passengers. Nonetheless it is possible for modular scout ships to function with no modules installed. Two types of demountable clamshell doors are available to enclose the cargo bay when a module is not mounted. The first type are sturdy and pressure tight, giving a 30-dton, general purpose cargo hold (15dt hull, 1.5Mcr). The second type of clamshell doors are simply a thin aluminum shell, sufficient to provide hull integrity during jump. These would be utilized in a case where a modular scout might be dispatched to pick up and return a module. The aluminum shell will fit around a module like a thin skin or may even be abandoned upon module pick up without undue financial loss. Both classes of modular scout are streamlined and incorporate integral fuel scoops for wilderness refueling. Like the Sulieman, modular scout drives incorporate proven Handwavium (tm) technology which makes refined fuel unnecessary. The Powell class 100-dton Modular Scout Ship is capable of one jump-3 while the Eagle class 125-dton Modular Scout, like the Sulieman, will do two jump-2 legs without refueling. Although test-crews are known to have called the Powell-class "There and Half-way Back," NKK feels that this characterization is unfair. The longer legs of the jump-3 drive allow the Powell-class to perform many missions in half the time required by a traditional jump-2x2 ship. Furthermore, an additional 10 d-tons of fuel may be carried in a module, allowing the same extended range with 20-dtons still available for mission related cargo. NKK will produce or sub-contract the following specialty modules (costs given are for in-quantity production): Ground Survey Module: This module provides a modular scout with the same basic functionality as the traditional Sulieman. It provides four staterooms, 5-dtons of lab space (one d-ton taken from quarters' lounge space), a dedicated Mod 1 computer for data collection and analysis, 4-dtons allocated for an air raft or small ATV, and 5-dtons of cargo. If lab equipment is relocated to the lounge, collapsible fuel tanks may be used in the lab and cargo spaces to provide an additional 10-dtons of fuel, thus allowing the Powell-class to make 2 jump-2 legs with this module. The vehicle bay is designed to function as a cargo lock for the cargo and lab spaces. 7.2064Mcr plus vehicle cost. X-Boat Relay Module: The backbone of X-boat communications is provided by dedicated X-Boats but the need exists for data and communications to be carried to secondary worlds off the main routes. This module provides that functionality with a mod-4 computer and 14-dtons allocated to data banks and communications equipment. A dedicated power plant powers the electronics, 1-dton of fuel is provided for the plant. Two staterooms and 1-dton cargo round out the module. 43.2Mcr Covert/Orbital Survey Module: This module is designed for orbital survey of worlds with the option for covert insertion of contact personnel. 8-dtons of hanger space is allocated for a 6-dton Micro-Midge-class Ship's Boat or equivalent. Four staterooms are provided, 4-dtons are allocated to a survey module, a dedicated mod 1 computer is provided for data collection and analysis, and the module also incorporates a probe bay and launch tubes. 8.0128Mcr The Micro-Midge Class Ship's Boat has 6-G acceleration. 1-dton of fuel is carried. In lieu of bridge it has a mod 1 computer. 2 acceleration couches are provided and 1-dton of cargo allocated; up to 2 more couches may be mounted at the cost of .5-dton cargo space per couch. 5.76Mcr Diplomatic/VIP Module: Contact and negotiation are common missions for IISS personnel. This module allocates six-dtons to a VIP stateroom and office suite. Additional accommodations are provided by four standard and two small staterooms. A model 1 computer and one-dton of communications equipment provide secure communications and data processing. Two-dtons are dedicated to a galley and food storage, and two-dtons to cargo. 8.2Mcr Disaster Relief/Aid Module: The scout service may be called upon to assist in rescue operations or to provide assistance in the case of a medical emergencies such as an epidemic. Two staterooms, 4-dtons allocated to a sickbay and lab, 18-dtons cargo space. Once cargo has been off-loaded the cargo areas can be used for waiting areas, patient bed-space, or shelter space. A lift and a quarantine air lock provide additional functionality Starship Repair and Salvage Module: This module is designed for salvage and repair operations. Four staterooms are provided. 4-dtons are allocated to a workshop with tools and fabrication equipment. 10-dtons of cargo remain for parts and materials. 5.6Mcr Crew Transfer Module: This module provides 14 small staterooms and 2-dtons of cargo space. 8Mcr Low Passage Module: This module provides low-berths for rescue operations or for secure transport of personnel or prisoners. Four-dtons are allocated to medical facilities, 1-dton to cargo, and the balance of the module contains 50 low berths. 4.8Mcr Orbital Insertion Module: Occasionally a small military force can provide that extra edge. Cramped accommodations are provided by 9 small, double-occupancy staterooms. 9-dtons are allocated to 18 drop capsules. 3-dtons cargo. 6Mcr Fuel Skimming Module: 30-dtons of fuel and integral fuel scoops. A fuel processor can be added for refined fuel at the cost of 3 tons displacement. 2.4Mcr (2.424Mcr with fuel processor) Powell class 100-dton Modular Scout Ship: Built at TTL-15 using a 100-dton hull (10Mcr, 1,400m^3, Cylinder), the Powell-class has a power plant-3 (3dt, 3Mcr, 3EP), supporting performance of jump-3 (4dt, 16Mcr) and 2-G acceleration (5dt, 3.5Mcr). Fuel tankage of 33 tons supports the power plant and one jump-3 (33dt jf, 3dt ppf). A Model 2 bis computer (2 dt, 18Mcr) in the avionics bays adjacent to the bridge (20dt, .5Mcr) allows jump-3 navigation. One small stateroom is provided for the pilot (2dt, .25Mcr). The ship has one hardpoint and 1 dton is allocated for fire control (cost will depend of type of turret and weaponry mix installed). A 30-dton cargo bay will accept a single cutter module or may be enclosed by demountable clamshell doors for general cargo. The hull is streamlined and includes integral fuel scoops. Minimum crew is one pilot/engineer. Eagle class 125-dton Modular Scout Ship: Built at TTL-15 using a 125-ton hull (12.5Mcr, 1,750m^3, cylinder), the Modular Scout has a power plant-2 (2.5dt, 7.5Mcr, 2.5EP), supporting performance of jump-2 (3.75dt, 15Mcr) and 2-G acceleration (6.25dt, 4.375Mcr). Fuel tankage of 52.5dtons supports the power plant and two jump-2 (50dt jf, 2.5dt ppf). A Model 2 computer (2dt, 9Mcr) is in the avionics bays adjacent to the bridge (20dt, .625Mcr). Two small staterooms are provided (4dt, .5Mcr). The ship has one hardpoint and 1 ton is allocated for fire control (cost will depend of type of turret and weaponry mix installed). Cargo capacity is 3-dtons plus a 30-dton cargo bay which will accept a single cutter module or may be enclosed by demountable clamshell doors for general cargo. The hull is streamlined and includes integral fuel scoops. Minimum crew is one pilot/engineer. (All are High Guard designs.) Back to Tanuki's Traveller Lowport Last update 22 July 2012 |
