Aberdeen

The Aberdeen Class freighter is the proposed next generation freighter for the United Nations Merchant Marine and the McKiernan Transport Corporation.

Background

On December 1st 2030, Dr. Slaan completed research into Nuclear Pulse Drive Engine Technology. The Result was the opening of a new theoretical field for transportation drives. Later that year, Slaan would once again prove his genius by thoroughly testing the Pratt & Whitney 40000M-E100 Nuclear Pulse Engine, a robust design that would later be incorporated into Project Valkyrie.

With proof such an engine was feasible, Rolls Royce set about creating a workable design for civilian use. In close cooperation with Slaan, they quickly created and thoroughly tested the prototype before testing concluded on January 2nd 2031. With Slaan's seal of approval, the Rolls-Royce Centurion Series was authorized for use.

While the York had been the venerable workhorse of the United Nations for six years, its small cargo hold and slow speeds created glaring flaws in the U.N's hauling capacity. With the new engine technology, Samsung Shipbuilding proposed a new freighter and colony ship design that would become the Aberdeen and Mayflower. Both the United Nations and McKiernan began plans to construct the new hulls for their fleets.

The Aberdeen was then to be superseded by the modular Cork freighter platform

Aberdeen

Aberdeen class Freighter    36,850 tons     313 Crew     468.5 BP      TCS 737  TH 800  EM 0
1085 km/s     Armour 1-98     Shields 0-0     Sensors 1/1/0/0     Damage Control Rating 1     PPV 0
MSP 8    Max Repair 25 MSP
Cargo 25000    Cargo Handling Multiplier 30    

Rolls-Royce Centurion Series Nuclear Pulse Engine (8)    Power 100    Fuel Use 10%    Signature 100    Armour 0    Exp 1%
Fuel Capacity 50,000 Litres    Range 24.4 billion km   (260 days at full power)

This design is classed as a Commercial Vessel for maintenance purposes

Aberdeen II

The Aberdeen II is designed to be able to be built from shipyard tooled for the Lictor II or Jumpgate Constructor designs.

Aberdeen II class Freighter    39 200 tons     356 Crew     523.6 BP      TCS 784  TH 1000  EM 0
1275 km/s     Armour 1-102     Shields 0-0     Sensors 1/1/0/0     Damage Control Rating 1     PPV 0
MSP 8    Max Repair 25 MSP
Cargo 25000    Cargo Handling Multiplier 25    

Rolls-Royce Centurion Series Nuclear Pulse Engine (10)    Power 100    Fuel Use 10%    Signature 100    Armour 0    Exp 1%
Fuel Capacity 100 000 Litres    Range 45.9 billion km   (416 days at full power)

Active Search Sensor MR0-R25 "Mini" (1)     GPS 30     Range 360k km    Resolution 25

This design is classed as a Commercial Vessel for maintenance purposes