Passenger Carriers & Tugs

Manufacturer: Von Schelling Industries

Length: 39m
Mass: 426t
Crew: : 2 + 1 + 6
Maneuverability: High

Offensive Systems:
None

Defensive Systems:
Countermeasure Launcher
2 x LDA ( Upper and Lower )

Drive Systems:
High-Power Thrust Array
LDS Class 3
Capsule Drive

Most often used as a courier vessel, the corporate yacht is a familiar sight around the various corporate stations. The basic model is unarmed, though it does have some purely defensive systems. Corporate yachts can carry up to six passengers in addition to the crew, though some luxury models carry less due to the high standard of accommodation on board. Several armed versions are known to have been produced.

Manufacturer: NSO Laplace

Length: 190m
Mass: 15,200t
Crew: 10 + 3
Maneuverability: Medium

Offensive Systems:
2 x Light PBC

Defensive Systems:
Countermeasure Launcher
LDA ( Upper )

Drive Systems:
Ram-Jet Hybrid Thruster Array
LDS Class 1
Capsule Drive

Based on an unsuccessful prototype from the Independence War, the LST ( Landing Ship-Tank ) is one of the few jump-capable vessels also capable of atmospheric re-entry and landing. Civilian variants are now available, and commonly used for transferring corporate personnel from planetary bases to corporate space stations. Other variants include stealthy versions designed for the secret landing of troops inside enemy territory, and ambulances designed to transfer severely injured persons from planets to orbital medicare stations.

Manufacturer: Maas Corporation

Length: 46m
Mass: 8537t
Crew: 5 + 2
Maneuverability: High

Offensive Systems:
Light PBC Cannon

Defensive Systems:
Countermeasure Launcher
LDA ( Front )

Drive Systems:
Quad Vectored Thrust Array
LDS Class 1

With its unique quad vectored thrust array, the Spider class tug is very maneverable at low speeds. A multi-role craft it’s designed to be outfitted for a variety of tasks, from towing cargo pods to transferring prison supplies. The basic model is lightly armed and has only one defensive shield, and doesn’t even have a capsule drive. More expensive models have extra armaments and are jump capable. The modular component design of the Spider Class tug, means it can take a wide variety of standard components, making it very cost effective ship to maintain and upgrade.

Manufacturer: NSO Laplace

Length: 93m
Mass: 3326t
Crew: 10 + 2
Maneuverability: High

Offensive Systems:
Light PBC Cannon

Defensive Systems:
Countermeasure Launcher
LDA ( Front )

Drive Systems:
Standard Thrust Array
LDS Class 1
Capsule Drive

The classic puffin class tug has changed little over the years, which is a testament to its robust design and construction. Used primarily as a support and maintenance ship, its easy upgradability and ease of repair have led many operators to retrofit extra armaments and other equipment. In fact it’s often said that no two puffins are exactly alike.