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[[Image:Cm-drayman.png|thumb|200px|right|Drayman-class line drawing from Joan's Fighting Spacecraft.]]
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{{Infobox Fighter
|faction = terran
|name = Drayman
|type = [[Transport]]
|manufacturer = -
|image = image:Dreyman2654.gif
|introduction = 2639
|primary user = [[Confed]]
|more users = Others
|produced = 2639 - 2669
|variants with their own articles = D1, D2, D3, D4, D5
}}


The '''Drayman''' was a [[Terran Confederation]] transport. It was included in [[Joan's Fighting Spacecraft]] [[Vega Sector Supplement]] for [[2654.092]].  
The '''Drayman''' was a [[Terran Confederation]] transport. It was included in [[Joan's Fighting Spacecraft]] [[Vega Sector Supplement]] for [[2654.092]].  
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== Specifications ==
== Specifications ==


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|-
|-
| Class:
| '''Class:'''
| Transport (configurable as Freighter or Tanker)
| Transport (configurable as Freighter or Tanker)
|-
|-
| Length:
| '''Length:'''
| 96 meters   
| 96 meters   
|-
|-
| Mass:
| '''Mass:'''
| 2,000 metric tonnes   
| 2,000 metric tonnes   
|-
|-
| Max Velocity:
| '''Max Velocity:'''
| 150 kps
| 150 kps
|-
|-
| Cruise Velocity:  
| '''Cruise Velocity:'''
| 100 kps
| 100 kps
|-
|-
| Acceleration:
| '''Acceleration:'''
| Bad
| Bad
|-
|-
| Max Y/P/R:
| '''Max Y/P/R:'''
| 2/2/2 dps
| 2/2/2 dps
|-
|-
| Fore Shield:
| '''Fore Shield:'''
| 9.0 cm equivalent
| 9.0 cm equivalent
|-
|-
| Aft Shield:
| '''Aft Shield:'''
| 9.0 cm equivalent
| 9.0 cm equivalent
|-
|-
| Front Armor:
| '''Front Armor:'''
| 8.0 cm
| 8.0 cm
|-
|-
| Right Armor:
| '''Right Armor:'''
| 6.0 cm
| 6.0 cm
|-
|-
| Left Armor:
| '''Left Armor:'''
| 6.0 cm
| 6.0 cm
|-
|-
| Rear Armor:
| '''Rear Armor:'''
| 8.0 cm
| 8.0 cm
|-
|-
| Guns:
| '''Guns:'''
| Classified
| Classified
|-
|-
| Missiles:
| '''Missiles:'''
| Classified
| Classified
|}
|}
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|faction = Confed
|name = Drayman
|type = [[Transport]]
|manufacturer = ?
|image = image:Dreyman2654.gif
|introduction = 2639
|primary user = Confed
|more users = Others
|produced = 2639-2669
|variants with their own articles = D1, D2,D3,D4,D5
}}




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== Variant Comparison ==
== Variant Comparison ==
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! width="150pt" |Drayman (?)
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! width="150pt" |Drayman (?)
! width="200pt" |Drayman (?)
! width="150pt" |Drayman (?)
! width="200pt" |Drayman (?)
! width="150pt" |Drayman (?)
! width="200pt" |Drayman (?)
|-
|-
| Class:
| '''Class:'''
| Transport (Freighter or Tanker)
| Transport (Freighter or Tanker)
| Transport (Freighter or Tanker)
| Transport (Freighter or Tanker)
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| Merchant Ship
| Merchant Ship
|-
|-
| Length:
| '''Length:'''
| 96 meters   
| 96 meters   
| 96 meters   
| 96 meters   
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| 96 meters
| 96 meters
|-
|-
| Mass:
| '''Mass:'''
| 2,000 metric tonnes   
| 2,000 metric tonnes   
| 2,000 metric tonnes   
| 2,000 metric tonnes   
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| 2,000 metric tonnes   
| 2,000 metric tonnes   
|-
|-
| Max Velocity:
| '''Max Velocity:'''
| 150 kps
| 150 kps
| 150 kps
| 150 kps
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| 200 kps
| 200 kps
|-
|-
| Cruise Velocity:  
| '''Cruise Velocity:'''
| 100 kps
| 100 kps
| 100 kps
| 100 kps
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| 150 kps
| 150 kps
|-
|-
| Afterburners  
| '''Afterburners:'''
| None
| None
| None
| None
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| Yes
| Yes
|-
|-
| Acceleration:
| '''Acceleration:'''
| Bad
| Bad
| Bad
| Bad
| Poor
| Poor
| Poor
| Poor
|150 k/s^2
| 150 k/s^2
|-
|-
| Max Y/P/R:
| '''Max Y/P/R:'''
| 2/2/2 deg/s
| 2/2/2 deg/s
| 2/2/2 deg/s
| 2/2/2 deg/s
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| 55/55/55 deg/s
| 55/55/55 deg/s
|-
|-
| Shields:
| '''Shields:'''
| 12 fb cm
| 12 fb cm
|   9 fb cm
| 9 fb cm
| 50 fb cm
| 50 fb cm
| 50 fb cm
| 50 fb cm
| 50 fb cm
| 50 fb cm
|-
|-
|  Shield Recharge:
|  '''Shield Recharge:'''
|  4 sec
|  4 sec
|  4 sec
|  4 sec
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|  4 sec
|  4 sec
|-
|-
| Armor:
| '''Armor:'''
| 8.0f/6lr/8.0r cm
| 8.0f/6lr/8.0r cm
| 8.0f/6lr/8.0r cm
| 8.0f/6lr/8.0r cm
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| 150.0f/80lr/100.0r cm
| 150.0f/80lr/100.0r cm
|-
|-
| Guns:
| '''Guns:'''
| Dual Mount Laser Battery (5), Single Mount Laser Turret (1)
| Dual Mount Laser Battery (5),<br/>Single Mount Laser Turret (1)
| Dual Mount Laser Battery (5), Single Mount Laser Turret (1)
| Dual Mount Laser Battery (5),<br/>Single Mount Laser Turret (1)
| Meson Blasters (2)
| Meson Blasters (2)
| Dual Mount Plasma Turret (2
| Dual Mount Plasma Turret (2)
| Meson Blasters (2)
| Meson Blasters (2)
|-
|-
| Missile Hardpoints:
| '''Missile Hardpoints:'''
| None
| None
| None
| None
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| None
| None
|-
|-
| Missile Decoys:
| '''Missile Decoys:'''
| none
| none
| none
| none
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| none
| none
|-
|-
| Jump Capable:
| '''Jump Capable:'''
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
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| Yes
| Yes
|-
|-
| Crew:
| '''Crew:'''
| 16 (Transport Crew), 25 (Marine Crew, 100 Marines
| 16 (Transport Crew), 25 (Marine Crew), 100 (Marines)
| 16 (Transport Crew), 25 (Marine Crew, 100 Marines
| 16 (Transport Crew), 25 (Marine Crew), 100 (Marines)
| 20  
| 20  
| 20  
| 20  
| 20  
| 20  
|-  
|-  
| Service Entry:
| '''Service Entry:'''
|  2649
|  2649
|  ?
|  ?
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[[category:Transports]]
[[category:Transports]]
[[category:Ship Classes]]
[[category:Ship Classes]]

Revision as of 16:31, 4 May 2008

Drayman-class line drawing from Joan's Fighting Spacecraft.
Drayman
File:Dreyman2654.gif
Type Transport
Manufacturer -
Introduction 2639
Primary users Confed
Others
Produced 2639 - 2669
Variants D1, D2, D3, D4, D5


The Drayman was a Terran Confederation transport. It was included in Joan's Fighting Spacecraft Vega Sector Supplement for 2654.092.

Specifications

Class: Transport (configurable as Freighter or Tanker)
Length: 96 meters
Mass: 2,000 metric tonnes
Max Velocity: 150 kps
Cruise Velocity: 100 kps
Acceleration: Bad
Max Y/P/R: 2/2/2 dps
Fore Shield: 9.0 cm equivalent
Aft Shield: 9.0 cm equivalent
Front Armor: 8.0 cm
Right Armor: 6.0 cm
Left Armor: 6.0 cm
Rear Armor: 8.0 cm
Guns: Classified
Missiles: Classified


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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