Interstel I-1102 Solomani Scout

By: Chris Cox (chriscox@ix.netcom.com)
Interstel I-1102 Solomani Scout

Interstel I-1102 Solomani Scout
(100t, TL 14)

The Interstel I-1102 was a ubiquitous design throughout the Solomani Confederation and adjoining areas, serving much the same purpose as the Imperial Type S Scout/Courier. The I-1102 is an evolutionary design, building on the TL-13 I-1101 and the TL-12 I-1100. The current version of the venerable Solomani Scout entered service shortly after the Solomani Patriotic War (Solomani Rim War), gradually replacing the I-1101 in active service over the next century. The craft is also popular with private organisations, particularly corporations seeking an inexpensive courier / executive transport.

The I-1102 was produced in huge numbers by the Solomani Confederation, and saw extensive service during the Retribution War (2nd Rim War / Solomani Invasion) from 1117. This ship, and the 'Victrix' class multipurpose sloop are by far the most common relic ships to be found in the New Era, the sheer numbers produced ensuring the survival of some ships following the Collapse.

The Near Bootes Commonwealth operates a number of these craft - their high tech communications and sensor equipment are prized by planetary and Commonwealth organisations alike. The Solomani Scout is the vessel most likely to be encountered beyond the Commonwealth's borders, operated by the CEF.

Stauffenburg und Warne, a small shipbuilder on Aquitaine, plans to restart production of the I-1102, using TL-12 equipment where needed. The first example was laid down on 057-1102, and is expected to be completed by year's end.

Variations:

Variations on this design are too numerous to describe. One ofthe more unusual modifications is the I-1102/D 'phin Scout, designed for use by dolphin crews. Partitions seperating areas 4, 5 and 6 are removed, resulting in the large open living and working space preferred by 'phins. Grav compensators are turned off in flight, or adjusted to provide 'free fall' conditions when on a planet's surface. The on-board environmental systems are set to provide warm, extremely humid air.

The Belter Scout is similar to the 'Seeker' variation on the Imperial Type S. The port staterooms are removed, as is the port walkway. The reclaimed space is used as an extended cargo bay, used to hold ores.

Data

General

Engineering Data

Electronics

Armament

                        Short           Medium          Long            Ext.
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150-Mj Laser Turret     1:1/10-30       2:1/10-30       4:1/10-30       8:1/10-30

Accommodations

Damage Tables

Surface

1:              1-3 Radio, 4-5 AEMS, 6-10 PEMS, 11-16 EMM
2-3:            Radio
4-5:            1-11 Densitometer
6:              1-6 PEMS
7:              1-6 PEMS, 7 Airlock
16:             1-10 Cargo Hatch

Intermal

1:              1-14 Elec, 15-20 Qtrs
2-3:            1-4 Elec, 5-20 Qtrs
4-5, 8-9, 11,
14-19:          Hold
6-7:            Qtrs
10:             1-12: Laser, 13-20 Qtrs
12-13:          1-3 Qtrs, 4-20 Eng
20:             Eng


Stats for Battle Rider

100t Solomani Scout
        S I-1102 Scout

-                       -1
-                       TL-14
-                       FC:-5
L2:1-1-1-1              -
A:10 P:5 Msk            (SP) J2 G2
AV:2                    -
-                       4


A larger version of the deck plans (27K,1565x705) is available.

Writen by Michael Bailey
Layout and illustrations by Chris Cox A.K.A. chriscox@ix.netcom.com
Copyright© 1995 by Micheal Bailey and Lawrence C. Cox