Pioneer-Class Freighter

The Pioneer is a small 3+ crew tramp freighter used for short jumps to near-planet objects, such as a planet's own moon or its Lagrange stations. It lacks artificial gravity and has little in the way of creature comforts, but is inexpensive to operate, as it runs almost entirely on hydrogen fuel, one of the cheapest fuels. 
==Naming Convention==
These ships are often named after pioneers in aviation (or space flight).
==Maintenance Costs==
The entire ship costs a mere $4.05 mil, and its 120-ton hydrogen tanks cost about $240k to refuel.
==Crew ==
The usual crew of a Pioneer:
*Command pilot
*Navigator
* Engineer (who's either in on the bridge or in the engine room)
These are usually supplemented by a steward (who keeps the travelers happy) or a cargo master (who keeps the cargo happy). It has a maximum capacity of eight, meaning only four poor travelers can be aboard.
==Quirks==
Just under half of the Pioneer's weight is fuel (8/20 slots). This gives it an increased delta-V (total travel distance capability), but can confuse less-experienced pilots as the ship grows lighter and lighter as its travels. Imagine landing with a vehicle that weighs about 60% its normal weight when it's running on empty!
==References==
*Spaceships 2: Traders, Liners, and Transports, p.5
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