Working Ships

The Type J Seeker Mining Ship, a 100 dTon vessel, inherits its lineage from the scout/courier design from the Galactic Imperium era. Boasting a Jump-2 drive and Thrust-2 manoeuvrer drive, it promises efficient space travel across asteroid-rich environments. With 26 tons of cargo space, it offers ample capacity for mineral extraction and transportation. Equipped with 5 mining drones and specialized hull doors for direct mineral deposition, it optimizes the mining process with precision and speed, though it comes at a cost of passenger space and fuel. Often derived from retired Scout vessels, it benefits from the robust framework and adaptable design of its predecessors. Additionally, it commonly integrates a turret for self-defence, ensuring operational security in hazardous mining regions, enabling skilled prospectors to scour asteroids for valuable minerals, offering a livelihood in the depths of space.

Presenting the LDY 100-Tugcat, a specialized tug ship retrofit from Liberty Dock Yards' LDY 100-Catamaran design. Combining agility with powerful towing capabilities, it's engineered for space towing tasks. Equipped with heavy-duty winches, Towing Cables, and a Tractor Beam Device, it handles towing with ease. With a Jump-2 drive for efficient interstellar travel, it's a cost-effective solution for towing and salvage operations. Versatile and reliable, it serves traders, freighters, and salvagers navigating space hazards. Featuring 3 full staterooms for crew comfort, civilian-grade sensors, and a life sensor for detecting life signs on other vessels. With 15 dT of cargo space, it provides essential capacity for carrying supplies or salvaged goods. Commonly refitted with a turret for self-defense, the LDY 100-Tugcat offers flexibility and reliability in space towing missions.

the 150 dTon ROC Vulture Class Salvage Ship, a formidable vessel designed for salvaging operations in deep space. With a Jump-2 drive and Thrust-2 manoeuvring drive, it ensures efficient interstellar travel and precise manoeuvrability. Equipped with a fixed mount housing 2 laser drills and a tractor beam device, it's optimized for salvaging valuable materials from wrecked ships and abandoned stations. Featuring 3 spacious state rooms for crew accommodation, it offers comfort during long missions. The cargo scoop and ample cargo space of 35 dTon enable the retrieval and storage of salvageable materials. Additionally, the Vulture Class is outfitted with a smelter capable of processing 1 ton of scrap metal per day, providing on-site refinement of salvaged materials. Designed by the renowned Remus Orbital Conglomerate (ROC), the Vulture Class Salvage Ship embodies reliability and efficiency in salvaging operations.

A compact yet highly capable vessel, the Arzhent-Class Prospector/Surveyor is designed for mineral exploration, planetary surveys, and resource scouting in frontier space. Built for independent operation, it is favored by prospecting guilds, corporate survey teams, and freelancers seeking untapped wealth in uncharted systems. At 180 dT, the Arzhent is equipped with Jump-2 and Thrust-2, offering solid range and maneuverability for deep-space operations. Its improved sensors, fitted with a mineral detection suite, allow for precise geological scans, while a mining drone and probe drone provide remote surveying and sample collection capabilities. Defensively, the vessel carries a single pulse laser turret, operated via an advanced computer with a virtual gunner, ensuring automated protection against minor threats. The ship also features docking space for one ATV, 60 dT of cargo capacity, and four staterooms, offering comfortable accommodations for a small crew. Practical, rugged, and well-suited to the demands of exploration and resource extraction, the Arzhent-Class is a trusted companion for those who seek their fortune in the vast unknown.

From TL-13 onward, a variant of the standard 200 dT Jump Cutter became available, sacrificing some crew comfort—reducing accommodations to just two staterooms and 2 dT of cargo—in exchange for Jump-2 capability at a similar cost. Retaining the ability to mount four standard modules, this variant significantly enhances its utility in frontier space, where greater range allows it to operate beyond established trade routes and reach remote colonies in need of vital supplies and support. Designed with versatility in mind, the Jump Cutter remains an invaluable asset, capable of taking on nearly any role with the right equipment at a well-supplied starport. Whether running cargo, skimming fuel from gas giants, supporting fledgling colonies, performing search-and-rescue missions, or acting as an auxiliary support craft in fleet operations, its adaptability makes it a favorite among independent operators, explorers, and even military forces. While its cramped living conditions make extended deployments challenging, its expanded reach ensures that it remains a lifeline in the vast expanse of space.

Introducing the Triumph Class Rescue Tug, a compact yet robust vessel designed for space towing, salvage, and rescue operations. With its Jump-2 drive and Thrust-6 manoeuvrer drives, it ensures swift interstellar travel and precise manoeuvrability. Equipped with a towing cable and 2 Tractor Beam devices, it's optimized for towing operations, while its life scanner aids in detecting and locating life signs on other vessels, facilitating efficient rescue efforts. The vessel features 3 spacious state rooms for crew accommodation, along with a medical bay to support its function for rescue and recovery missions. Additionally, it includes 10 low berths and barrack bunks for 8 rescued individuals, complemented by 3 emergency low berths for critical cases. While unarmed by default, the Triumph Class Rescue Tug features a 50 dT cargo hold with ample space for refitting with a turret if required, providing flexibility for salvage operations or additional supplies as needed. The Triumph Class Rescue Tug sets a standard in versatility and reliability for towing and salvage operations in space.

The ZG-200 Long Range Courier, crafted by the Zygherrian Shipwrights Guild, is a high-speed vessel designed for express couriers, data runners, and those needing to traverse vast distances undetected. Originally built exclusively for the Zygherrian Market, it is now available to anyone who can afford it. With Thrust-4 and Jump-4, enhanced stealth coatings, and improved sensors, the ZG-200 is built for speed and discretion. It features an advanced mail distribution array for secure, high-speed data transmission, a reinforced 10 dT vault, and a 10 dT cargo hold. Two staterooms provide essential accommodations for its crew. Making it a premier choice for express couriers and data runners who need to traverse vast distances without delay. While typically unarmed, the ZG-200 can be reconfigured with weapon systems if desired. Its sleek profile and high-speed capabilities have made it a favored choice for the wealthy, who have refitted it into small, fast yachts. While most serve legitimate roles, its speed and stealth also make it popular among smugglers and information brokers. Whatever the purpose, the ZG-200 ensures its owner stays ahead of the competition.

The Hercules-Class Jump Shuttle is built to carry heavy loads across the stars with exceptional strength and endurance. Designed for interstellar transport of ships incapable of jump travel, this rugged shuttle is perfect for moving system defense boats, in-system bulk haulers, or even disabled starships in regions lacking repair facilities. While compact in design, the Hercules-class is a powerhouse, capable of achieving Thrust-3 Jump-3 on its own, or carrying ships up to 400 dT with Thrust-1 Jump-2. Though it cannot perform consecutive jumps while carrying its full capacity, the shuttle remains an invaluable asset for long-range rescue, logistics, and emergency operations. With a small crew and minimal onboard facilities, the Hercules-Class is a no-frills workhorse built to get the job done—strong, resilient, and always ready to bear its burden.

The Jabiim-Class Prison Ferry is a purpose-built vessel designed for the secure transport of convicts and detainees. While any merchant or liner could be converted into a prison transport, this design is favored for its ruggedness. Built on a 300 dT hull, the Prison Ferry is equipped with Jump-4 and Thrust-2, prioritizing long-range travel over sublight speed. Its high jump capability minimizes stops, reducing security risks and escape attempts. While commonly unarmed, it has three hardpoints for optional weapons. A reinforced brig and 40 low berths ensure secure containment, with a med bay for necessary medical care. The vessel includes six staterooms for crew and security, with only the most spartan amenities to maintain order and efficiency. Many worlds operate their own prisons, but certain governments and organizations rely on infamous prison planets. Transporting prisoners through open space is inherently risky, and while its design minimizes threats, Prison Ferries are almost always assigned a close escort for protection.

The Mercury-Class Data Runner is a high-speed, high-security courier vessel built for rapid interstellar data transmission. Its 300 dT streamlined hull, coated in reflec, ensures speed and survivability, while Thrust-6 and Jump-4 make it one of the fastest ships in its class. Outfitted with advanced sensors, a dedicated sensor station, and an advanced mail distribution array, the Mercury excels at secure, high-speed data transfer. Its holographic bridge controls and state-of-the-art computer core further enhance efficiency and reliability. Though built for speed, the Mercury carries dual fusion guns, a missile rack, two double pulse laser turrets, and deflector screens, providing ample defense. Inside, it features four staterooms, a 10 dT secure vault, and a 30 dT cargo bay, balancing security and storage. Fast, well-equipped, and built for critical missions, the Mercury-Class is ideal for express couriers, data runners, and high-priority government or corporate contracts, ensuring vital data and cargo reach their destination safely and on time.

Not all belters scrape by in rusting junkers, barely held together by scavenged parts and luck. Some strike it rich—or at least rich enough to invest in something better. The 400 dT Prospector is built for those who have outgrown their humble seeker ships, offering greater range, durability, and protection in deep-space mining operations. Equipped with Jump-2 and Thrust-1, it can operate independently for extended periods, scouting out promising asteroid fields beyond the reach of casual competitors. Designed for efficiency, it boasts improved sensors with a Mineral Detection Suite and mining drones, and a large bulk cargo hold allowing crews to haul large quantities of ore to port. Its self-defense turrets provide a measure of security against pirates eager to claim another prospector’s hard-earned haul. With comfortable staterooms for long-duration missions, ample cargo capacity, and robust fuel reserves, the 400 dT Prospector is the ship of choice for belters ready to take their fortune-hunting to the next level.

The Arrastra-class Mining Ship is a modern workhorse built with a deliberate nod to the past. Designed to evoke the powerful naval vessels of the Galactic Imperial Era, its angular hull and reinforced frame call back to a time when imperial might ruled the spacelanes. Developed for Corporate mining and independent deep-space operators, the 600 dT streamlined hull is optimized for frontier operations, featuring Jump-3 and Thrust-3 for long-range expeditions beyond well-mapped systems. Equipped with six hardpoints, it carries a mix of mining lasers and defensive turrets, ensuring it can extract resources while holding its own against opportunistic raiders. Mining drones, an onboard smelter, and a cargo scoop make for highly efficient ore processing, while its expansive cargo hold, accessible via a rear ramp, supports both bulk storage and ground-based mining ops. The Arrastra’s silhouette and rugged construction have made it a favorite among the Mining Guild and those who prefer their working ships to look as formidable as they are functional.

The Salvage Hauler is built for one purpose: stripping down wrecked ships for parts and materials, either in the field or back at a base for more thorough disassembly. Operating on the fringes of legality, these ships are often found lurking near warzones, ready to swoop in and harvest stricken craft. Often referred to as "vultures," their reputation is well earned, as these ships are fully capable of hauling away three wrecked free traders or their equivalents at once. With a 1,200 dTon hull, the Salvage Hauler features Jump-2 and Thrust-2 drives, along with three double turrets and two triple turrets for defence and. It is outfitted with a workshop, a forced linkage apparatus with two heavy grappling arms, two large docking clamps, a 250 dTon full hangar, and tow cables for securing wrecks. Cargo cranes and cargo scoops aid in stripping hulls efficiently. The ship has 10 staterooms and 44 dTon of cargo space for its crew and recovered materials. Many Salvage Haulers are also equipped with a ship’s boat, providing additional mobility for small-scale recovery operations.