Klondike class prospecting hopper
The Sirius Cartel The United Worlds Commonwealth
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The Klondike class prospecting hopper is a large grav vehicle designed to assist mining companies in their never ending search for mineral wealth. It carries a complete laboratory optimised for geological studies and is fitted with a densitometer. Originally designed by Hades Mining of Sirius Major of the Sirius Trade Federation, a design essentially identical is also produced within the United Worlds Commonwealth.



Tech Level:   11 Speed:   800kph maximum, 600kph cruise,
Price:   MCr16.238408 40kph safe NOE
Size: 420 cubic meters=30 dt (VS) Travel Move:   2400/240
Mass: 189.52 tons empty/195.322 tons loaded Combat Move:   111 (high mode absolute
Power: TL11 40Mw Fusion pwr plant supplying speed) /6(NOE safe speed) in 10m grid squares
6 Mw to improved efficiency contra-grav lifters, Signature:   None vs. All methods
with HEPlaR thruster generating 90 tons of Diff Mods vs. Fire: -1 Diff Mod Stationary, +5
thrust (17.2355 Mw excess power) at maximum speed (high mode cmbt move), +4
Maintenance:   39 at cruising speed (high mode travel move), 0 at
Controls: Dynamic linked, TL10+ flight avionics, safe NOE speed, +1 at 2x and +2 at 3xsafe NOE
2xModel 11 St Computers speed.
Comm: TL10 300km Radio,TL10 30km Maser Fuel Capacity:   20,250 liters liquid hydrogen
Sensors:   2xHeadlights, 3xRunning Lights reaction mass, plus 6,000 liters
ECM:   None liquid hydrogen for fusion reactor
Life Support: Heat, light, extended life support Fuel Consumption/Endurance: 1125 liters/hr
Cargo:   2,764.5 kg (11.058 cubic meters) reaction mass (endurance of 18 hours),
Crew:   Up to 12 (Driver, 2xElectronics, plus reactor fuel is sufficient for 1
9xGeologists) year constant power
Passengers:   As above, 9xAdequate seats, Decoys:   None
3xBunks Fire Control:   None
Armament:   None Notes:   Vehicle fitted wth 8dt laboratory
Stabilisation:   None
Ammunition:   None
Reloading Data:   None

Combat Statistics
Configuration: Standard HF: 12
Suspension: Grav HS: 6
HR: 6
Deck: 6
Belly: 6
Klondike class prospecting hopper