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Re: free-for-all in space
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lugnet.space
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Sat, 22 Jan 2000 17:03:01 GMT
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In lugnet.space, Patrick Leahy writes:
> In lugnet.space, Lindsay Frederick Braun writes:
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> > Z wrote:
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> > > In lugnet.space, Lindsay Frederick Braun writes:
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> > > >
> > > > Mark Nelson wrote:
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> > > > > > In lugnet.space, Patrick Leahy writes:
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> > > > > > I bet the enemy wouldn't expect a turbolaser-caked freighter, • especially
> if
> > > > > > half its cargo is fighters. The look on the enemys' faces, heheheh...
> > > > >
> > > > > Hahahaha! I agree... :)
> > > >
> > > > Then again, of course, it's not a freighter anymore...:)
> > > >
> > > > best
> > > >
> > > > LFB
> > >
> > > What's the difference between transports and freighters? Is one armed, and • the
> > > other not? I haven't been able to figure that one out..
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> > Freighters carry generic cargo, stored as compactly as possible for shipping.
> > "Transports" generally carry people or machines designed for immediate • deployment
> > or comfort. "Tenders" also fall into this category. Now, what does one call • a
> > ship carrying cryo pods? A sleeper ship, if they're full (or intended for • filling
> > in situ)--if they're being shipped somewhere, they're "Freighters." • Transports can
> > carry freight as well as passengers, however; it's just not their primary • purpose.
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> > As to whether they're armed, that has to do with whether they're
> > military-affiliated or not in peacetime; in times of war, even fully civilian
> > transports and freighters might get defensive armament.
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> > The above are usually true in modern surface ships, which form the basis for
> > starship analogues; however, YMMV when you get them into your own universe.
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> > best,
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> > Lindsay
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> That makes sense. Then, I suppose, a freighter bristling with turbolasers and
> with a cargo bay 2/5 full with fighters can still be used as a freighter, as
> long as the remaining 3/5 of cargo space is used for freight. A freighter
that also serves as a heavy warship doesn't need escorts. What a cool idea.
Maybe I should build one.
Z
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| (...) Sure! But then it may not be a "freighter" anymore (even if it started out that way). It becomes more like the amphibious assault ships the US Navy uses today--they can carry cargo, and a lot of it, but they also carry a lot of craft and (...) (27 years ago, 22-Jan-00, to lugnet.space)
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| (...) if (...) the (...) deployment (...) a (...) filling (...) Transports can (...) purpose. (...) That makes sense. Then, I suppose, a freighter bristling with turbolasers and with a cargo bay 2/5 full with fighters can still be used as a (...) (27 years ago, 22-Jan-00, to lugnet.space)
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