Heraklon-class transport

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The Heraklon-class transport was a frigate-type transport starship that was widely used by the Galactic Republic during the time of the Dark Wars. Typically used as a cargo freighter, its versatility allowed for a broad use as a passenger liner especially in the Core Worlds and Inner Rim.

In 3951 BBY, the sales reputation of the Heraklon-class transport sank, as one of the ships was shot down above Onderon during the planet's blockade amid the Onderon Civil War and crashed on the moon Dxun. However, changes in the ship's advertising to a focus on safety in case of an accident guaranteed the continued production of the Heraklon-class.

The Heraklon-class transport was a frigate-type transport starship. As it was easy to use and very versatile, it saw use in a number of different functions. It had a simple construct, leaving the entire front part of the ship for crew quarters and cargo, and placing the engineering section and ship systems in the narrow tail. The cargo holds took up the majority of space inside the transport, and they could be modified to carry specialized cargoes of livestock. The passenger accommodation could also be modified to carry 450 people with three-tier bunk rooms, or just 150 in luxury rooms. A number of Heraklon-class transports were even purchased by various travel companies for use as luxury liners. Heraklon-class transports were built without any weapon systems fitted, so as to reduce production costs. This forced trader captains to avoid traveling outside of secure routes typically found near the Core Worlds, traveling in larger groups and thus essentially forming a caravan, or to hire an armed escort to provide security against pirates and other outlaws.

**Special:** The Ship depicted in this entry represents an un-configured Heraklon-class transport ready to be installed with passenger quartering, cargo capacity, or other systems.

**Purchase TN:** 253 (To Build) 169 (New) 112 (Used)

**Restriction:** Mil (+3)

• • Cruisers require the Pilot Starship Skill to be operated.

• • Many cruiser have vehicle mounted weapons, these vehicle weapons require the Vehicle Weapon Proficiency feat.

• • A freighter gets 6 component space points worth of cargo space without having to use any component space points.

• • Repair checks made to repair damage to a freighter or restore a damaged system get a +2 bonus. Freighters often have a straightforward design with simple and durable components, making repairs very easy to handle. (Vehicle Trait)

• • A freighter may go twice as long without maintenance as other vehicles their size. (Vehicle Trait)

***Accommodations***

• • 6 Luxury Accommodations • • 380 Dorm Accommodations

***Facilities***

• • Arcade (PL 5) • • Brig (PL 5) • • Maintenance Bay (PL 4) • • Sick Bay (PL 6)

***Structure Traits***

• • 2x Docking Clamps (PL 4) • • 2x Hanger Bays (PL 4) • • Escape Pods (PL 6)

***Power System***

• • Fusion Generator (PL 6)

***Vehicle Systems***

• • Maneuvering Thrusters (PL 5) • • Ion Engine (Speed +775 meters.) (PL 6) • • Repulsorlift (PL6) • • Advanced Fuel Economizer (PL 7) • • Hyperdrive, Class 3 (PL 7) • • Automatic Fire Control System (PL 5) • • Internal Comm System (PL 5) • • Life Support System (PL 5) • • Class II Sensor Array (PL 6) • • Gravity Field Generator (PL 6) • • Subspace Communication Array (PL 7) • • Autopilot System (PL 5) • • Damage Control System (PL 5)