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TravellerMedical Transport/Evacuation Shuttles
This article originally appeared in the January/February 2020 issue.
Florence Nightingale-class Hospital Shuttle
| Florence Nightingale-class Hospital Shuttle, TL12 (Traveller5) | |||
| Volume | Component | Cost (MCr) |
Notes |
| (30) | A3 pod hull SL | 2.0 | Streamlined, skids, lifters |
| 2.0 | Mod P-plant A | 2.0 | |
| 0.3 | Plant fuel | 1 month | |
| 1.0 | Mod M-drive A | 2.0 | 7.3G acceleration |
| 1.0 | Small Cockpit | 0.2 | Pilot only |
| 0.5 | Model/0bis Computer | 0.5 | |
| 0.0 | Adv LR Surf Comm 12 | 2.0 | Mod +3, S=9 |
| 0.0 | Adv AR Surf Radar 12 | 2.0 | Mod +3, S=7 |
| 0.0 | Mod LR Surf Scope 12 | 0.5 | Mod +2, S=9 |
| 15.0 | Hospital Beds | 3.0 | 30 beds |
| 4.0 | Passenger seating | 0.4 | 16 seats |
| 0.5 | Mini fresher | 0.5 | No shower |
| 5.7 | Cargo/stores | ||
Using a 30-ton hull, the Florence Nightingale-class Hospital Shuttle is capable of 7.3g acceleration. It has a crew of 1, with additional medical personnel using folding jump seats when not actively supporting patients. It can carry 30 bed-ridden patients, as well as 16 ambulatory passengers. Cargo capacity is 5.7 tons. The Nightingale costs MCr 15.1 to build.
Originally designed to ferry patients from planetary facilities to a hospital ship, it is finding increased use as a mobile ambulance service, transporting patients from disaster area triage centers to planetary or orbital treatment facilities.
Clara Barton-class Bio-evac Shuttle
| Clara Barton-class Bio-Evac Shuttle, TL 12 (Traveller5) | |||
| Volume | Component | Cost (MCr) |
Notes |
| (50) | A5 pod hull SL | 3.2 | Streamlined, skids, lifters |
| 2.0 | Mod P-plant A | 2.0 | |
| 0.5 | Plant fuel | 1 month | |
| 1.0 | Mod M-drive A | 2.0 | 4.4G acceleration |
| 1.0 | Small Cockpit | 0.2 | Pilot only |
| 0.5 | Model/0bis Computer | 0.5 | |
| 0.0 | Adv LR Surf Comm 12 | 2.0 | Mod +3, S=9 |
| 0.0 | Adv AR Surf Radar 12 | 2.0 | Mod +3, S=7 |
| 0.0 | Mod LR Surf Scope 12 | 0.5 | Mod +2, S=9 |
| 5.0 | Bio Lab | 5.0 | Sealed environment, 4 stations |
| 10.0 | Isolation Lab | 10.0 | Sealed environment, 4 beds |
| 15.0 | Hospital beds | 3.0 | 30 beds |
| 6.0 | Mini Surgical Suite | 1.0 | 4 operating tables (emergency OR) |
| 5.0 | Triage section | 0.5 | Surgical prep area |
| 4.0 | Cargo/stores | ||
Using a 50-ton hull, the Clara Barton-class Bio-evac Shuttle is capable of 4.0g acceleration. It has a crew of one, with additional personnel seated in the bio-lab module or stowable jump seats. It can carry 4 patients in the isolation area, and an additional 30 patients in beds. The cargo area generally holds medical supplies. The Barton costs MCr 31.9 to build.
Originally designed as a mobile bio/chemical transport, the Bio Lab and Isolation Lab unit is modular, as is the 15-ton bed unit. They can be swapped in and out as needed, allowing customization based on need, in about 10 minutes. Standard load-out is to install one of each module.
Calamity Jane-class Battlefield Evac Shuttle
| Calamity Jane-class Battlefield Evac Shuttle, TL12 (Traveller5) | |||
| Volume | Component | Cost (MCr) |
Notes |
| (50) | A5 pod hull SL | 3.2 | Streamlined, skids, lifters |
| 2.0 | Mod P-plant A | 2.0 | |
| 0.5 | Plant fuel | 1 month | |
| 1.0 | Mod M-drive A | 2.0 | 4.4G acceleration |
| 1.0 | Small Cockpit | 0.2 | Pilot only |
| 0.5 | Model/0bis Computer | 0.5 | |
| 0.0 | Adv LR Surf Comm 12 | 2.0 | Mod +3, S=9 |
| 0.0 | Adv AR Surf Radar 12 | 2.0 | Mod +3, S=7 |
| 0.0 | Mod LR Surf Scope 12 | 0.5 | Mod +2, S=9 |
| 1.0 | 2×Hybrid S/L/M firmpt | 2.0 | S6/R6 by usage, very small hi-x missiles |
| 2.0 | 2×Gunner console | 0.4 | Standard consoles |
| 10.0 | 10×evacuation seatng | 1.0 | 80 cramped jump seats |
| 6.0 | Mini Surgical Suite | 1.0 | 4 operating tables (emergency OR) |
| 5.0 | Triage section | 0.5 | Surgical prep area |
| 2.0 | Clinic | 1.0 | |
| 5.0 | 5xEmerg Low Berths | 2.5 | 20 individuals |
| 8.0 | Hospital Beds | 1.8 | 16 beds |
| 6.0 | Cargo/stores | ||
Using a 50-ton hull, the Calamity Jane-class Battlefield Evacuation Shuttle, better known as the CJ, is capable of 4.0g acceleration. It has a crew of 3, consisting of one pilot and two gunners. Medical personnel use stowable jump seats when not assisting patients. If fired upon the ship can and will return fire or defend itself accordingly. The Calamity Jane costs MCr 22.6 to build.
Originally designed as a battlefield casualty evacuation shuttle, the CJ has been widely adopted by the mercenary community. Standard contract provisions allow unmolested ingress and egress, with the proviso that evacuated personnel will not be returned to the combat zone within 96 hours.