Schmidt-Type Rockhopper
Description
Named after Harrison Schmitt, the first professional scientist to leave low Earth orbit and to visit the moon, this ship is designed for manoeuvring in close proximity to asteroids to take the necessary tests and even perform small-scale mining operations. It is small and agile, while still being large enough to carry a crew along with a large quantity of scientific instrumentation. It is also capable of capturing and hauling smaller asteroids. Although popular among independent operators, this ship is often used by the UN and MCR.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Class | Schmidt-Type Rockhopper |
| Faction | None |
| Category | Medium |
| Drive | Epstein, Thrusters |
| Length | 32m |
| Crew | 2 (4) |
| Competence | Incompetant |
| Hull | 1d6 |
| Sensors | 3 |
| Favoured Range | Close |
| Favoured Command Stunts | Evasive Action |
| Qualities | Agile, Maneuvourable |
| Flaws | Bad Juice, Poor Amenities |
| Weapon Type | Range | Damage | Arc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grapplers (1) | Close | Aft |
| Quality / Flaw | Effect | Prerequisites | Stack? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agile | +1 bonus to Piloting tests requiring manoeuvrability. | Small or Medium ships only. Must be built-in. |
Yes (3) |
| Manoeuvrable | +1 bonus to changing range, evading attacks, and chases tests. | None stated. | Yes (2) |
| Bad Juice | -1 to high-g Constitution tests | None stated. | No |
| Poor Amenities | Recovering activities take 50% longer. | None stated. | No |