Ship Redthorn-class Scout Ship

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REDTHORN-CLASS SCOUT SHIP

AFFILIATION
Open market.

MANUFACTURER
Tykannin Drive.

CLASS
Scout ship.

ROLE
Scout ship.

COMPOSITION
Durasteel and transparisteel.

DIMENSIONS
Length - 24 meters.
CREW
1-2.

PASSENGER CAPACITY
2.

CARGO CAPACITY
10 standard tons.

HANGAR CAPACITY
N/A.

CONSUMABLES
6 standard months.

SPEED/MANEUVERABILITY
The Redthorn-class scout ship has a top speed of 50 MGLT and has average maneuvering characteristics.

ARMAMENT
  • 1x medium laser casemate.

EQUIPMENT

DESCRIPTION
The Redthorn-class scout ship is a long-range survey and reconnaissance craft manufactured by the Tykannin Drive corporation. Named for Republic-era hyperspace cartographer Yitsel Redthorn, who commissioned and helped design the prototype of the class as his personal ship, the ship was popular with private explorers and deep-space survey groups for over a century. Though no longer manufactured by Tykannin Drive, the type retains a following to this day.

The Redthorn is a streamlined if not especially sleek design, built along classical shuttle lines. It is flown by a crew of 2, plus up to 2 passengers. Not being a freighter, it can only haul up to 10 tons of cargo, however it has excellent crew and passenger amenities geared toward long-duration missions, including private cabins and refreshers, a well-appointed lounge and entertainment area, a full-featured galley and a well equipped dual-purpose laboratory/medical bay. These are important, as the Redthorn has enough consumables for up to 6 months in space at a time. Performance is average, a top speed of 50 MGLT and middling maneuverability; the ship does have a backup class 10 hyperdrive in addition to its class 2 primary, however, with a redundant navicomputer to match, useful features on a ship which may be expected to operate far from civilization.

For defense against hazards both known and unknown, the Redthorn is equipped with a single medium laser cannon in a forward-traversing casemate, typically controlled from the copilot station, although either pilot can operate it if need be. The ship also has medium shields. In the event neither proves adequate, a 4-seat escape pod is provided for crew and passengers; of note, the Redthorn's escape pod is exceptionally sturdy, and can deploy small stabilizers within a planetary atmosphere, allowing it to perform more controlled landings than are typical. This is useful when putting down on an uncharted planet, as the survivors of a disaster can pick the landing zone with the best survival prospects, or indeed a spot where they are most likely to be detected and rescued by any passing ships.

Redthorn-class scout ships continue to see widespread use into the present day, with many having become prized heirlooms through generations of scouts.

LEGALITY
Legal. Scout ships such as the Redthorn are considered innocuous enough under most jurisdictions, and are not restricted in most systems.

INTENT
To bring a vessel from Legends into our site's fanon.

 
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