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The Drayman-class transport is one of the true workhorses of the human sphere of influence since at least 2649. Their | The '''Drayman'''-class [[transport]] is one of the true workhorses of the human sphere of influence since at least [[2649]]. Their modular design and simple construction allow for easy conversion for use in a number of valuable roles: | ||
Freighter/Tanker: The standard Drayman transports carries a crew of sixteen, and are used to carry men and equipment throughout the Confederation. | Freighter/Tanker: The standard Drayman transports carries a crew of sixteen, and are used to carry men and equipment throughout the [[Terran Confederation]]. | ||
Courier: The Terran Confederation uses fast, lightened Draymans to carry battle plans back and forth from the front lines. This proved almost disasterous during Operation Thor's Hammer, when the Kilrathi captured the TCS Falstaff on the ground at Goddard. Pilots from the TCS Tiger's Claw managed to intercept and destroy the courier before it could be returned to Kilrah. | Courier: The Terran Confederation uses fast, lightened Draymans to carry battle plans back and forth from the front lines. This proved almost disasterous during [[Operation Thor's Hammer]], when the [[Kilrathi]] captured the [[TCS Falstaff]] on the ground at [[Goddard]]. Pilots from the [[TCS Tiger's Claw]] managed to intercept and destroy the courier before it could be returned to [[Kilrah]]. | ||
Troopship: The Terran Confederation Marine Corps often uses Drayman transports rather than more valuable assault transports. The troopships carry one hundred marines and a crew of twenty-five. Noted Drayman troopships include the TCS General Powell, which participated in the attack on the Sivar-Eshrad ceremony at Firekka. Ten Drayman troopships escaped the G'wriss System carrying 1,000 marines during Custer's Carnival. | Troopship: The [[Terran Confederation Marine Corps]] often uses Drayman transports rather than more valuable assault transports. The troopships carry one hundred marines and a crew of twenty-five. Noted Drayman troopships include the [[TCS General Powell]], which participated in the attack on the [[Sivar-Eshrad ceremony]] at [[Firekka]]. Ten Drayman troopships escaped the [[G'wriss]] System carrying 1,000 marines during [[Custer's Carnival]]. | ||
Hospital Ship: Draymans converted as hospital ships served during the 2654 outbreak of Watson's Disease in the Dakota System, carrying patients out-system for treatment. | Hospital Ship: Draymans converted as hospital ships served during the [[2654]] outbreak of [[Watson's Disease]] in the [[Dakota]] System, carrying patients out-system for treatment. | ||
Draymans are also available to the civilian market. Carrying a crew of twenty, they are generally considered a step up from privately owned four-man Galaxy merchantmen. Companies and individuals make use of lightly-defended Draymans throughout undisputed space. | Draymans are also available to the civilian market. Carrying a crew of twenty, they are generally considered a step up from privately owned four-man [[Galaxy]] merchantmen. Companies and individuals make use of lightly-defended Draymans throughout undisputed space. | ||
== Variant Comparison == | == Variant Comparison == | ||
Revision as of 02:46, 28 September 2007
| Drayman | |
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| Type | Transport |
| Manufacturer | ? |
| Introduction | 2639 |
| Primary users | Confed Others |
| Produced | 2639-2669 |
| Variants | D1, D2,D3,D4,D5 |
History
The Drayman-class transport is one of the true workhorses of the human sphere of influence since at least 2649. Their modular design and simple construction allow for easy conversion for use in a number of valuable roles:
Freighter/Tanker: The standard Drayman transports carries a crew of sixteen, and are used to carry men and equipment throughout the Terran Confederation.
Courier: The Terran Confederation uses fast, lightened Draymans to carry battle plans back and forth from the front lines. This proved almost disasterous during Operation Thor's Hammer, when the Kilrathi captured the TCS Falstaff on the ground at Goddard. Pilots from the TCS Tiger's Claw managed to intercept and destroy the courier before it could be returned to Kilrah.
Troopship: The Terran Confederation Marine Corps often uses Drayman transports rather than more valuable assault transports. The troopships carry one hundred marines and a crew of twenty-five. Noted Drayman troopships include the TCS General Powell, which participated in the attack on the Sivar-Eshrad ceremony at Firekka. Ten Drayman troopships escaped the G'wriss System carrying 1,000 marines during Custer's Carnival.
Hospital Ship: Draymans converted as hospital ships served during the 2654 outbreak of Watson's Disease in the Dakota System, carrying patients out-system for treatment.
Draymans are also available to the civilian market. Carrying a crew of twenty, they are generally considered a step up from privately owned four-man Galaxy merchantmen. Companies and individuals make use of lightly-defended Draymans throughout undisputed space.
Variant Comparison
| Stat\Variant | Drayman (2654) | Drayman (?) | Drayman (?) | Drayman (?) | Drayman (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class: | Transport (Freighter or Tanker) | Transport (Freighter or Tanker) | Merchant Ship | Merchant Ship | Merchant Ship |
| Length: | 96 meters | 96 meters | 96 meters | 96 meters | 96 meters |
| Mass: | 2,000 metric tonnes | 2,000 metric tonnes | 2,000 metric tonnes | 2,000 metric tonnes | 2,000 metric tonnes |
| Max Velocity: | 150 kps | 150 kps | 150 kps | 150 kps | 200 kps |
| Cruise Velocity: | 100 kps | 100 kps | 100 kps | 100 kps | 150 kps |
| Afterburners | None | None | None | None | Yes |
| Acceleration: | Bad | Bad | Poor | Poor | 150 k/s^2 |
| Max Y/P/R: | 2/2/2 deg/s | 2/2/2 deg/s | Poor | Poor | 55/55/55 deg/s |
| Shields: | 12 fb cm | 9 fb cm | 50 fb cm | 50 fb cm | 50 fb cm |
| Shield Recharge: | 4 sec | 4 sec | 4 sec | 4 sec | 4 sec |
| Armor: | 8.0f/6lr/8.0r cm | 8.0f/6lr/8.0r cm | 35.0f/28lr/30.0r cm | 35.0f/28lr/30.0r cm | 150.0f/80lr/100.0r cm |
| Guns: | Dual Mount Laser Battery (5), Single Mount Laser Turret (1) | Dual Mount Laser Battery (5), Single Mount Laser Turret (1) | Meson Blasters (2) | Dual Mount Plasma Turret (2 | Meson Blasters (2) |
| Missile Hardpoints: | None | None | None | 1x1 Proton Torpedo Turret | None |
| Missile Decoys: | none | none | none | none | none |
| Jump Capable: | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Crew: | 16 (Transport Crew), 25 (Marine Crew, 100 Marines | 16 (Transport Crew), 25 (Marine Crew, 100 Marines | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Service Entry: | 2649 | ? | ? | ? | ? |
Images
- Dreyman2654.gif
TCS General Powell, Antares Sector circa 2654.
- Dreyman2669.gif
SS Vulcan's Forge, Gemini Sector circa 2669.
Alternate History (the real world)
Appearances
- Variant 1 - Claw Marks
- Variant 2 - Wing Commander 1
- Variant 3 - Privateer
References
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