Ulysses-Class

This compact, winged space yacht is designed for extended interstellar wanderjahrs, safaris, amateur archeology or xenobiology expeditions, and similar excursions. It uses a streamlined hull that masses 300 tons (SM +7) and is about 40 meters long. It isn’t as luxurious as some yachts, but it is safe and self-sufficient, including full automation, onboard manufacturing gear, and total life support. Its modest science array is intended to support amateur research. The hangar is too small for a spaceship, but useful for roll-on/roll-off cargo such as the owner’s limousine or sailboat. Vessels are named after legendary or famous travelers, adventurers, and explorers.

Front Hull System

• [1] Advanced Metallic Laminate Armor.
• [2] Science Array (comm/sensor 9).
• [3] Hangar Bay (10 tons capacity).
• [4] Cargo Hold (15 tons capacity).
• [5] Habitat (cage with total life support).
• [6] Habitat (gym).
• [core] Control Room (C8 computers, comm/sensor 7, three control stations).

Central Hull System

• [1] Advanced Metallic Laminate Armor.
• [2-4] Habitats (one cabin with total life support in each).
• [5] Habitat (one bunkroom with total life support).
• [6] Habitat (two-bed automed sickbay).

Rear Hull System

• [1] Advanced Metallic Laminate Armor.
• [2-3!] Stardrive Engines (FTL-1.5 each).
• [4] Engine Room (one workspace).
• [5] Habitat (robofac minifac, five tons cargo).
• [6!] Hot Reactionless Engine (10G acceleration).
• [core] Fusion Reactor (two Power Points).

The Ulysses has artificial gravity and total automation; the engine room is just a place where parts are stored.

The normal complement consists of a single bridge crew member.