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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 (dDR 14).
- [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 (dDR 14).
- [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 (dDR 14).
- [2-3!] Stardrive Engines (FTL-1 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 Ulysseshas 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.
11 | Ulysses-Class | 50 | -1/5 | 14 | 10G | 300 | 30 | +7 | 10ASV | 14 | 2x | $24.13M | 52k/259k | This is a new smaller yacht mostly meant for hunting trips and private expeditions for the rich |