Hogshead

The Hogshead is an old and large passenger transport and one of humanity's two Star Liners.
== Description ==
First manufactured by a forgotten shipyard many centuries ago, the Hogshead got its iconic name from the keg-like shape of its engine pods; its design was a hot topic of discussion for captains everywhere. The ship quickly became popular after first being released for consumer purchase and was commonly seen around various systems as the go-to "space bus" in human space.
Unfortunately, only a few decades after introducing the ship, the shipyard went bankrupt and was never heard from again, leaving the Hogshead to history as their one-hit-wonder. In the current era, Hogsheads are much less common; they are considered "unsightly" compared to modern vessels such as the Star Queen, though a few places in human space still sell them.
== Location ==
The Hogshead can be purchased at ports with the following sales:
* Ada, Aldebaran
* Chiron, Alpha Centauri
* Luna, Sol
* Reunion, Caph
== Outfits ==
These are the standard outfits initially equipped on a Hogshead.
Guns
None
Turrets
Heavy Anti-Missile TurretAnti-Missile Turret
Secondary Weapons
None
Ammunition
None
Systems
D41-HY Shield GeneratorSmall Radar Jammer (2)Luxury AccommodationsHyperdrive
Power
S3 ThermionicKP-6 Photovoltaic Array (2)LP036a Battery Pack
Engines
Greyhound Plasma ThrusterGreyhound Plasma Steering
== Performance Information ==
A Hogshead is essentially a budget Star Queen, and it should be treated as such and kept to the safer portions of human space. For a captain looking to carry rich passengers, it is a fair buy. The smaller crew requirement for a Hogshead means that a captain will be paying less in salaries, but the tradeoff is that it has a smaller number of bunks and a smaller cargo bay.
Like a Star Queen, a Hogshead could potentially be used as a troop transport for capturing enemy ships. Using this tactic would require the Hogshead to have several escorts, because even a modified Hogshead will not last long under fire.
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Category:Space Liner
Category:CCOR
Category:Human
Category:Human ships
Category:Ships in Tycho Crater Advanced (shipyard)