Mark I Bulk Transport
Name/Model# : | Mark I Bulk Transport
Designer/Manufacturer : | Sienar Ships
Combat Designation : | Bulk Transport
Scale : | Starfighter
Length : | 50 Metres
Skill : | Space transports: Mark I Bulk Transport
Crew Skill : | Varies widely
Crew : | 4 Crew
Skeleton Crew : | None
Troop Capacity : | 5 Passengers
Cost of Craft : | USED 500,000 Credits
Nav Computer : | Yes
Sublight Speed : | 3 Space Units
Hyperdrive Rating : | Class 3
Hyperdrive Backup : | Class 20
Atmospheric Speed : | 750 kph (WEG=260)
Manoeuvrability : | 1D
Cargo Capacity : | 60,000 Metric Tons
Consumables : | 5 Months
Weapons : | 1 Turreted Laser Cannon Crew: ? Fire Control: 1D Space Range: 1-3/5/10 Space Units Atmospheric Range: 100-300 metres/500 metres/1 km Damage: 2D
Sensors : | Passive: 20 Space Units /0D Scan: 50 Space Units /1D Search: 80 Space Units /2D Focus: 4 Space Units/3D
Shields/Hull Rating : | Shields None. Hull 5D
Note : | The Cygnante operated by The Shield featured 2 double lasers, 1 laser cannon, increased passenger space, faster hyperdrive, stronger shields and hull, improved sensors but at a cost of more crew and less cargo space.
The Mark I Bulk Transport is a two deck craft that is generally considered to be pirate bait. It ceased production several years before the Battle of Yavin in favour of larger transports, but still can be found in the more civilized sectors of the Galaxy. This very common long-range bulk transport commands a high resale price. The top deck contains the bridge, various control stations, living areas, supply room, galley and dinning area, and escape pod access. Meanwhile, the lower deck maintains the cargo bay; with the cargo bay door located in the ship's nose. Independent security forces such as The Shield make use of this craft as a mobile base of operations. Ships such as the Cygnante have been reinforced to be able to survive the rigours of combat and featured five transponder codes.
Sources: CRO***Pg 19-21 / PP***Pg 57, 66, 67 / TFOP***Pg 5 (timeline placement), 68
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