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{{infobox | {{infobox Ship | ||
|faction =terran | |faction =terran | ||
|name = Free Trader | |name = Free Trader | ||
|type = Transport | |type = [[ship type:=Transport]] | ||
|manufacturer = | |manufacturer = | ||
|image = Image:Wc2freetrader.jpg | |image = Image:Wc2freetrader.jpg | ||
|introduction = | |introduction = | ||
|primary user = [[Terran Confederation]] | |primary user = [[user:=Terran Confederation]] | ||
| | |other users = Terrans (Civilian) | ||
| | |source = [[source:=Wing Commander II: Vengeance of the Kilrathi]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
The Free Trader was primarily designed as a civilian shipping vessel. They were a common sight during the [[Enigma Campaign]] of the 2660s and often had to be protected by Terran starfighters due to their poor defences. | The '''Free Trader''' was primarily designed as a civilian shipping vessel. They were a common sight during the [[Enigma Campaign]] of the 2660s and often had to be protected by Terran starfighters due to their poor defences. | ||
[[James Taggart]] used a specially refitted [[Free Trader]] called the [[Bonnie Heather|TCS Bonnie Heather]]. This vessel was designed to serve as a deep-space reconnaissance vessel intended to spy on the [[Kilrathi Empire]]. It was fitted with special cabins for its crew, multiple data and sensor stations, and prison cells. | [[James Taggart]] used a specially refitted [[Free Trader]] called the [[Bonnie Heather|TCS Bonnie Heather]]. This vessel was designed to serve as a deep-space reconnaissance vessel intended to spy on the [[Kilrathi Empire]]. It was fitted with special cabins for its crew, multiple data and sensor stations, and prison cells. | ||
Revision as of 11:04, 17 May 2012
| Free Trader | |
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| Type | Transport |
| Primary User | Terran Confederation |
| Source | Wing Commander II: Vengeance of the Kilrathi |
History
The Free Trader was primarily designed as a civilian shipping vessel. They were a common sight during the Enigma Campaign of the 2660s and often had to be protected by Terran starfighters due to their poor defences.
James Taggart used a specially refitted Free Trader called the TCS Bonnie Heather. This vessel was designed to serve as a deep-space reconnaissance vessel intended to spy on the Kilrathi Empire. It was fitted with special cabins for its crew, multiple data and sensor stations, and prison cells.
Specifications
| Stats | Free Trader |
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| Class: | Transport (Civilian) |
| Length: | 83 meters |
| Mass: | 2,000 metric tonnes |
| Max Velocity: | 150 kps |
| Cruise Velocity: | 150 kps |
| Afterburners | |
| Acceleration: | Poor |
| Max Y/P/R: | 2/2/2 deg/s |
| Shields: | 10 fb cm |
| Armor: | 9fb/7lr cm |
| Guns: | Flack Cannon(1) |
| Missile Hardpoints: | |
| Missile Decoys: | |
| Jump Capable: | Yes |
| Crew: | 1 |
| Service Entry: | |
| Fighters (sometimes modifed to carry): | 2 |
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Alternate History (the real world)
Appearances
- Wing Commander 2
