Beta-class Assault Shuttle
Name/Model# : | Beta-class Assault Shuttle
Designer/Manufacturer : | Telgorn Corporation
Combat Designation : | Assault Shuttle
Scale : | Capital (Most likely due to power output)
Length : | 30 Metres
Skill : | Space transports: Assault Shuttle
Crew Skill : | Varies, but typically capital ship gunnery 5D, capital ship piloting 5D+1 and capital ship shields 4D
Crew : | 5 (Crew and Gunner break down is unknown)
Skeleton Crew : | 3 (+10 DIFFICULTY)
Troop Capacity : | [Spacetrooper Module] 40 Spacetroopers [Traditional Troop Module] 68 Troops and Gear
Cost of Craft : | Not available for sale
Nav Computer : | Limited to 3 Hyperspace Jumps
Sublight Speed : | 8 Space Units
Hyperdrive Rating : | Class 3
Hyperdrive Backup : | None
Atmospheric Speed : | 1,050 kph (WEG=365)
Manoeuvrability : | 1D+2
Cargo Capacity : | 500 kg
Consumables : | 5 Days
Weapons : | 4 Laser Cannons (2 Forward, 2 Aft) Crew: ? Fire Control: 2D Space Range: 1-5/10/17 Space Units Atmospheric Range: 100 metres-500 metres/1 km/1.7 km Damage: 1D+2 1 Forward Tractor Beam Projector Crew: ? Fire Control: 3D Space Range: 1-5/15/30 Space Units Atmospheric Range: 100 metres-500 metres/1.5 km/3 km Damage: 5D 1 Forward Concussion Missile Launcher Crew: ? Fire Control: 2D Space Range: 1-5/10/17 Space Units Atmospheric Range: 100 metres-500 metres/1 km/1.7 km Damage: 3D+2
Sensors : | Passive : 20 Space Units/0D Scan : 40 Space Units/1D Search : 60 Space Units/2D Focus : 3 Space Units/3D
Shields/Hull Rating : | Shields 3D+2. Hull 3D
The Beta-class Assault Shuttle is the predecessor to the Gamma-class Assault Shuttle. Unlike the Gamma which employs a permanent-use Spacetrooper bay, the Beta is sectional and modular. This means that the main body of the Beta is a modular component which can be swapped with different modules such as: Spacetrooper Module (which comes with matching launch ports for quick deployment and power couplers for recharging Spacetrooper Armour), traditional troop module, weapons pod, or cargo bay. Its permanent forward cockpit section features enough room for the entire command crew of the shuttle. For its strength in its modular capabilities, also proves to be the Beta's weakness. This flaw revolves around the strains placed upon the modular coupling system, and the associated stresses that were spread along the shuttle's entire internal structure. And because of this flaw, the Beta-class Assault Shuttle requires a complete refitting only after two years of service.
Sources: TLCSB***Pg 131, 135 / TTSB***Pg 235, 237
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