Maltese Falcon-Class

Although comfortable, it is not as luxurious as some yachts, but its fast interplanetary speed, defensive armament, and decent armor makes it a popular choice for those dignitaries who place a high value on speed and security. The ship uses a 1,000-ton (SM +8) streamlined hull about 45 meters long. Ships are named for fictional treasures.

It is a typical yacht for minor noble houses and yacht rental services.

Front Hull System

[1] Metallic Laminate Armor.
[2] Habitat (two cabins, two bunkrooms, two-bed automed sickbay).
[3-4] Habitats (three luxury cabins).
[5] Habitat (six offices).
[6] Control Room (C8 computers, comm/sensor 7, four control stations).

Central Hull System

[1] Light Alloy Armor.
[2] Hangar Bay (30 tons capacity).
[3] Cargo hold (50 ton capacity)
[4-5!] Stardrive Engines (FTL-1 each).
[6!] Medium Battery (three turrets with 100 MJ UV lasers).
[core] Fusion Reactor (two Power Points).

Rear Hull System

[1] Light Alloy Armor.
[2-4!] Hot reactionless drive (2G acceleration each).
[5] Engine Room (one workspace).
[6,core] Fusion Reactor (two Power Points).

Its typical crew complement is four bridge crew (captain/navigator, pilot, engineering officer, and gunner), a ship’s doctor, and an engine-room technician. The gunner also serves as a bodyguard. There is at least one steward aboard to serve the owner and any guests.

TL	Spacecraft	dHP	Hnd/SR	HT	Mv	LWt.	Load	SM	Occ	dDR	Spd	Cost	Prod/Inv	Notes
10	Maltese Falcon-Class	70(50)	-1/5	13	6G	1,000	80	+8	16ASV	11/8/8	2x	$52.2M	0/1.6m	This is a typical older yacht for the minor noble houses