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Re: Giant space ship links site idea
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lugnet.space
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Tue, 3 Oct 2000 20:38:44 GMT
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In lugnet.space, Mark Rideout writes:
> In lugnet.space, Wayne R. Hussey writes:
> > In lugnet.space, Mark Sandlin writes:
> > > Matthew at moulton@hscis.net wrote:
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> > I agree with the volume idea for definition of a Capital Ship - with one • other
> > addition. IMHO a Capital Ship must have a crew size greater than a fighter,
> > scout or simple transport. I suggest that the crew compliment has to be at
> > least 20. This requires that the ship designer/builder takes into account the
> > need for more than the minimum systems (engineering, bridge, weapons (for
> > military)). Added systems would then include environment, off-duty • necessities
> > (staterooms, galleys, etc.) and so on. Further, to define a Capital Ship, the
> > crew needs to operate in shifts - due to its extended voyage lengths - which
> > enhances the need for crew size and environmental systems. This may help
> > separate the large boats from the real ships.
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> I think a crew of 20 is slightly large if it's a requirement. Taking a look at
> Chris Giddens' U.S.S. Crusader, it only has a crew of 10, but the size would
> make it a Capital Ship IMO (http://news.lugnet.com/space/?n=3660). What about
> something like a crew of 10 or more as part of the "general guidelines"?
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> [snip]
Another consideration is the level of technology onboard the ship. My U.S.S.
Crusader is in a not so far off future where life support and things have to
be of enormous size to support a crew. So therefor my crew on a large ship is
10. (It will support more passengers, soldiers, etc.) A smaller craft with
nano-technology could support more.
I think a capital ship is just a big ol ship, not used as a fighter and not a
freighter (well, it could be). It's designed for extended voyages, has larger
than fighter/bomber attack capabilities (for warships) and more than a pilot
and/or navigator.
Basically if it's big... lets link it!!
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> -Mark
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| (...) <cut> (...) I think a crew of 20 is slightly large if it's a requirement. Taking a look at Chris Giddens' U.S.S. Crusader, it only has a crew of 10, but the size would make it a Capital Ship IMO ((URL) What about something like a crew of 10 or (...) (26 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.space)
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