Research Pinnace

The 40-ton research pinnace is a small craft capable of scavenging fuel, acquiring specimens and running errands to other parts of the system or to world surfaces. The craft has a crew of one and is capable of Thrust 5 acceleration. Its bridge holds two control couches; the second one carries a gunner if the craft is armed. The cargo area carries nine tons of cargo and six passengers.

The pinnace is streamlined and has integrated fuel scoops. Its fuel capacity of 15 tons is more than sufficient for long-range ventures within any system. In addition, these tanks are used to ferry fuel to the laboratory ship.

This is a modified version of the standard pinnace. It boasts an increased fuel capacity but reduced cargo and is not as comfortable. Primarily used as a refuelling vessel by ships lacking fuel scoops of their own or those needing to stay where they are.

TL 12		Tons	Cost(MCr)
Hull	40 tons, Streamlined	—	2.4
M-Drive	Thrust 5	2	4
J-Drive	—	—	—
Power Plant	Fusion, Power 30	2	2
Bridge		3	0.5
Fuel Tanks	60 weeks of operation	15	—
Computer	Computer/5	—	0.03
Sensors	Basic	—	—
Weapons	Fixed Mount	—	0.1
Systems	Cabin Space x6 Fuel Scoop	9 —	0.45 —
Software	Library Manoeuvre Intellect	— — —	— — —
Cargo		9	—

Crew
Pilot
—
—
Hull: 16

Running Costs
MAINTENANCE COST
Cr790/month
PURCHASE COST
MCr9.48

Power Requirements
Basic Ship Systems
8
Manoeuvre Drive
20
Jump Drive
—
Sensors
—

1. M-Drive
2. Power Plant
3. Cargo Hold
4. Bridge

Class

Pinnace

Type

Small Craft