MEDIUM CLASS

SCOUT

From The Desk of Joshua Evans

 KS-22 Scout
“Bird Of Prey”
This design was originally bartered to the Terrains
through a deal with an unknown alien race (at the time)
where they traded jump technology. The KS-22 is built to
be a fast and versatile scout for a battle group. The ship is
small and hosts a small crew so the loss of one is not a
great loss, but the ability to have a bunch of ships running
advanced screen for a battle group pays off in the long
run. Don’t mistake it’s size for weakness. The KS-22 is
packed with enough firepower to bite a chunk out of most
attackers before it uses it’s speed to hightail it back to the
protection of the main battle group. This is just a back up
to the KS-22’s unique feature of a cloaking generator.
This system when active and the ship is at all stop renders
it completely invisible to both sensors and visual
detection. To the Collation’s frustration this is one of the
ways that the original creators are able to continue
reaping profit. They do not share the secret of the
cloaking generators makings, and despite all the attempts
to reverse engineer the device they can never get it to
work. So, every one is forced to buy and repair through
the original creators. However, the device and design
have paid off for the Collation.
KS-22 Scout; “Bird Of Prey”
Vehicle Type: Space and Atmospheric Scout ship
Crew: There is space for 19 crewmembers, and there is
the cargo space for any additional need.
MDC By location:
Nose (command section): 300
* Main Body: 500
Wings (2): 200 each
Wing Weapons (2): 100 each
** Shields: 300
* Depleting the MDC of the Main body completely
destroys the vessel.
** Depleting the MDC of the shields will short the unit
out. Any damage above the shields MDC transfers to
the hull of the ship.
Speed: Atmosphere (X2 in space)
Hover – Max: 600 kps
Cruise: 400 kps
Warp (only available in space)
Max: Warp 3 (771840 kps)
Cruise: Warp 1.5 (385920 kps)
Maximum Range: 500,000 km on full tank
8 years for the Warp Drive (per Crystal)
Length: 288 ft 9 in (88 m)
Width: 426 ft 6 in (130 m)
Height: 52 ft 6 in (16 m)
Cargo: 250 mt (5500 cu)
Weapons:
Particle Beam Laser (2 one on each wing)
Firing Arc: 90˚ f/p, 90˚ f/s
Range: 6000 mi.
Damage: 2D6 x 10 MDC each
Rate of Fire: 3 per melee
Close combat bonus: +4 strike
Partial Beam Cannon (Rear)
Firing Arc: 90˚ aft
Range: 3600 mi.
Damage: 4D6 x 10 MDC each
Rate of Fire: 2 per melee
Close combat bonus: +2 strike
Photon Torpedo (Forward)
Range: 1243km (2000 mi.)
Damage: 3D6 x 25 MDC each
Rate of Fire: 2 per melee
Payload: 100
Bonus: +3 strike
Sensors and Equipment:
Shield Generators II: A unit that projects a field of
energy around the ship to provide protection against
anything that would cause damage to the ship.
Reduces damage from any energy weapon by ½. The
shields regenerate any lost MDC at a rate of 1D6 x 25
at the end of each melee round.
Cloaking Shields: The greatest advantage the KS-22 has
over any other ship is the ability for the ship to
become practically invisible to all types of sensors
including visual detection. It’s only limitations is that
it cannot be activated while the shields are up, it takes
a melee action to turn the cloak off then another to
turn the shields on, and the cloak cannot be active
while the ship is at any warp speed. Another draw
back is that any type of propulsion still leaves a vapor
trail.
Long Range Video and Communication system:
Controlled from the bridge, it can send a clean
accurate audio/visual transmission up to 10,000 miles
away. It may also pick up and monitor outside
transmissions. The range is doubled in space and can
be extended indefinitely by relaying it from one ship
to another or using satellites.
Combat Computer: Calculates, stores, and the data can
be called up on any display in the ship. This system is
linked to the radar and targeting systems. Adds +2 to
initiative roll, +1 to strike on all weapons systems, +1
to dodge.
Radio Interference Network: Controlled from the
Communications Control station, this projects an
intense net of radio interference. This net spans a 50
mi. radius around the ship, and stops the transmission
of any signals including laser communication.
Unfortunately it also interferes with the
communication of the ship the net is being projected
from.
Radar Jamming: Controlled from the Com. Station, a
ship can jam an enemy’s radar. Range is 10 mile
diameter bubble of an area up to 400 miles away.
Internal Sensors: Controlled from the Operations station,
sensors monitor temperature, radiation, motion, and
chemical make-up of the ship’s air. The system can
 also detect intruders and disturbances or anomalies plutonium rods have a life of 25 years before they
on board the vessel. need to be replaced. It takes only moments to shut it
Stasis Chambers (13): A coffin sized chamber that down, but once shut down it takes an hour to bring it
induces a comatose state and slows down the body’s back on line to the point where it starts producing
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metabolic rate (Ageing speed) by 1/10 its normal energy. Then every thing will only be at half power
rate. This can be maintained for as long as there is a for another hour. It cannot, however, power the Warp
power source, and the power connections are made Drive. Nice try.
simplistic for the purpose of easily hooking up power Air Recycling System: Allows for unlimited time in
to the unit. The individual in stasis can be awaken by space or underwater or in impure air (gas, pollution,
opening the lid manually or by setting the timer on etc.). The unit will recycle the vehicle atmosphere so
the device. Any loss of power will automatically long as power remains. This feature includes making
open the lid. 30 minutes is required to awaken a the vessel airtight. The vessel is effective under water
person from stasis. During that 30 minutes the up to a depth of 1100 feet (335 m).
character is groggy and stiff; -10 on initiative, -6 to
strike, parry, and dodge, -25% on all skills. Combat:
Targeting System: A special system that allows the ship ¾ One attack per melee plus those of the Captain.
to lock on one specific target, and, either, guides the ¾ +3 to strike
lasers where to shoot to hit a moving target, or guides ¾ +2 on initiative
the photon torpedoes to the target. Adds a +5 to strike ¾ +4 to dodge
to all weapons systems. Range is equal to the ships
radar system.
Radar System: A sophisticated radar system, suitable for
ground, air, and space surveillance. Can identify up
to 82 targets and simultaneously track 48. Range:
3500 mi.
Radar Detector: Registers radar waves to indicate radar
surveillance. Can track the source of radar emissions
with 80% accuracy. Range 5000 miles.
Wings: The wing mechanisms of this vessel are ingenious
and practical, the most interesting feature of the
design. When the vessel is cruising, the wings are
extended horizontally, which distributes the stress
evenly throughout the vessel. When in combat, the
wings are down, which gives a broader field of fire
and protects a week area on the lower central hull.
When performing atmospheric operations, the wings
are up, which gives more lift. When the “feather”
plates located along the wings, (and most often
thought to be merely decorative), are individually
adjusted to compensate for air turbulence.
External Video and Audio Surveillance System:
Multiple high resolution video cameras relays images
to any display, including the large screen at the front
of the bridge. Range: 1600 mi, 50 ft image area, 10x
magnification.
Ion Drive: This is the system that provides the non-warp
propulsion for the vessel. Ion drive uses electrical
power to convert its hydrogen fuel into a stream of
ions which propel the space craft.
Warp Drive: This is a faster than light propulsion system
that uses a type of crystal that when vibrated at a
certain frequency it produces anti-matter. Then they
mix the anti-matter with a stream of matter and it
produces massive amounts of energy and
phenomenal propulsion velocity. This system is also
the main power for the ship.
Nuclear Fusion Generator: In the event that the Warp
Drive is out of commission this system provides
power to the ship and all it’s components. It uses
nuclear fusion to generate an electrical charge. The
drawbacks of course are that the crew has to be ever
vigilant for radiation leaks from the reactor. The
 DECK PLANS:
Level 1:
1. Bridge: This is the command hub of the ship where all
system and sensors can be monitored and most can be
controlled. This is the only area that the vessel can be
piloted from, and that would be at the helm station in
the forward left hand corner. The Captain’s chair is
the seat in the middle, and the two chairs rear right is
weapon systems, communications, and sensor
controls. The forward wall is dominated by a viewing
screen that gives a view from forward, aft, port,
starboard, top, and bottom of the vessel in a 180º arc
(see External Video and Audio Surveillance
System description). Visual communication and
sensor data can also be displayed on this main screen.
2. Ready Room: This is essentially the office for whoever
the Officer In Charge (OIC) is. This office is used to
receive secure communications, give command
briefings, or enter data into the command log. Most
OIC’s are also know for leaving the bridge in a junior
officer’s hands during a long boring shift and use the
office to relax.
3. Turbo Lift: Basically an elevator. In emergency
situations where the lift has no power there is a panel
in the ceiling and floor of the lift and a ladder that
goes the length of the lift shaft. The door to each
level from the shaft has emergency hydraulic releases
to open them. This is a way to get from deck to deck
in such emergencies.
4. Main Airlock: This area is involved in ship to ship, or
ship to station docking. The large airlock door in the
ceiling is adjustable to mate with almost any docking
clamp and is equipped with a short extendable
docking tunnel, about 10 ft, and clamps for times that
this vessel has to do all the work. The forward wall is
dominated by 12 lockers each with an environmental
suit for a crewperson to wear in either the vacuum of
space or in environmentally hostile situations. (See
description for environmental suit for more). The
ladder in the north-west corner of the room is an
emergency ladder that can be used to get from floor
to floor. A sealed hatch can be opened in the floor to
gain access to the next level.
5. Brig: This area is used as jail to hold those who have
broken rules aboard the ship, hold hostile guests,
transport criminals (if a scout ship would ever be
used for that), and generally to hold anyone the
captain deems a danger to the ship. Each room
includes a bed, sink, and toilet. The front wall is a
force field that is activated or deactivated by a small
key pad on the wall outside each cell.
6. Toilet: This is where a person relives any bodily
functions that may be pressing.
7. Medical Quarantine Bays: In case anyone onboard the
vessel has a communicable disease the doctor can
place the person in one of these rooms. They are like
the brig cells in that the entrances are sealed by a
force field. These rooms also have their own air
recycling system. The wall in between the rooms is
fitted with a supply of emergency rations and an
incinerator to destroy any waste. The beds in these
rooms are just like the medical beds in the rest of the
sick bay.
8. Sick Bay: This is where all of the medical needs of the
crew are taken care of from regular check ups to
major illnesses. Each bed is equipped with bio-
sensors and a readout display to aid the medical
personnel in diagnosing and treating the patient. Each
bed has a set of drawers under the head to store
medical equipment.
9. Storage Room: This room is equipped to store most
anything from weapons to janitorial equipment. It is
up to the commanding officer of the vessel.
10. Medical office: This is where the medicinal personnel
conduct their business. The computer in here is where
the medical information of each crew person is stored
for access. The computer also contains medical
information about any known species, study material
and tests for those learning the medical field, and a
database on all known chemicals and their medicinal
purposes.
11. Main Corridor: this is the main hallway that goes the
length of this part of the ship. Each hall way has
intercom-stations placed every 20 or so feet as
mentioned before.
12. Rec-Room: This is a room for the crew to lounge or
exercise. The rear right hand corner of the room is
dominated by a large exercise mat for sparing or
working out. There is also a large video monitor on
the right hand wall to view movies stored in the ships
computer for crew gatherings and entertainment.
13. Upper Engine Components: This area is dominated by
upper engine mechanisms, and the life support
systems like waste, air, and water recyclers. Also
gravity, shield, and cloak generators are in this area.
Level 2:
1. Air Lock: This is where the vessel docks with other
ships or stations. This area is blocked off on both
sides so that when someone is moving from the
vessel to the vacuum of space they go into this room
and safely remove the air so that they don’t have to
try and survive the explosive decompression.
2. Air lock prep room: The north wall of this room is
lined with 8 lockers each with an environmental suit.
This is also where one of the ED-190’s is stored to
exit the air lock here or for an emergency where the
command section has to separate from the main body.
3. Turbo Lift: Basically an elevator. In emergency
situations where the lift has no power there is a panel
in the ceiling and floor of the lift and a ladder that
goes the length of the lift shaft. The door to each
level from the shaft has emergency hydraulic releases
to open them. This is a way to get from deck to deck
in such emergencies.
4. Main Hall Way: A long narrow passage from one end
of a section to another. Duh! Each hall way has
intercom-stations placed every 20 or so feet as
mentioned before.
5. Captain’s Quarters: This is a plush 1 man room that
also differs from other crew quarters in that it has a
viewing screen that is also patched into the ship’s
Audio/Video system so he can receive secured
 communications in this room. The furnishings
include a full sized bed, a personal locker, a desk
with computer, and a personal stasis chamber.
6. Computer Core & Interface: This is where the core
components for the ship’s computer are housed along
with a back up generator. The interface room has a
coded lock that will set off an alarm after only one
wrong entry. From this room a person has access to
the controls for all ship systems, and this is the only
room where any of the codes can be changed.
7. Environmental controls (Nose Section): this room is
where the air, liquids, and solids recycling systems
are housed and can be accessed.
8. Weapons Locker: This small closet sized room is used
to store and secure the personnel weapons for the
crew. The locker is locked and can only be accessed
by a entering the correct code on a key pad. The
locker holds 15 laser rifles and 20 laser pistols.
Laser Rifle
Range: 1000 ft
Damage: 5D6
Payload: 40 shots per E-Clip
Laser Pistol
Range: 600 ft
Damage: 2D6
Payload: 20 shots per E-Clip
9. Hallway: This passage connects the Bow section with
the stern section. Both sides of the hall are lined with
stasis chambers. In total there are 11 chambers here.
The ship is designed so that if there is some sort of
emergency that warrants it; the Bow section can
separate from rest of the ship at the end of this
hallway that has double doors. The Bow section only
has a chemical drive, (doing 200 kps max, for a
700,000 km range), a fusion Generator good for three
years of power, and the photon torpedo launcher with
what ever torpedoes are left. For a more detailed
description of the Stasis Chambers see the equipment
list.
10. Main Hallway: The passage passes the length of the
Stern section of this level stopping at the main
engineering doors. The ladder in the north-west
corner of the hall is an emergency ladder that is used
to get from floor to floor. A sealed hatch is opened in
the floor and ceiling to gain access to the next level.
Each hall way has intercom-stations placed every 20
or so feet as mentioned before.
11. Dry Storage: This is a room set aside to store
nonperishable foods for the galley.
12. Cold Storage: This room is temperature controlled to
store perishable foods like meats or frozen deserts.
This is also for the galley.
13. Galley: This is the kitchen where the meals for the
crew are cooked. This is a small kitchen, but includes
most of the implements and tools that a kitchen
would need.
14. Officer’s quarters: These two man rooms are meant to
house the ships upper ranking officers like the XO
and chief engineer. These rooms are equipped with 1
set of bunks, a desk, two chairs, two full length
lockers, and two foot lockers. Each room also
includes a computer tied into the main network so
they can receive communications in their rooms and
other such benefits.
15. Dinning Hall: This room serves as a eating room for
the crew and officers alike. It is also used as a
meeting room when the whole crew needs to be
involved with the discussion. Snack foods are usually
kept out on the far table for crew just looking for
something to snack on.
16. Crew Quarters: These 4 or 6 man rooms are to house
the crew during their stay on this ship. The rooms
include two, or three, sets of bunks each, two foot
lockers for each set of bunks, a desk in each room,
and two chairs in each room. Each desk has a
computer not hooked to the main computer.
17. Private Hall: This hall way serves the two gust rooms
on this level. Each hall way has intercom-stations
placed every 20 or so feet as mentioned before.
18. Private Latrine: This is a bathroom that serves the
people residing in the guest quarters. It has only one
toilette.
19. Guest Rooms: These plush rooms serve to house any
visitors to the ship like dignitaries or ambassadors.
They include one full sized bed each, a walk in
closet, a desk with a secured computer linked to the
main network, a love seat, and two chairs each. Each
room also includes a private shower.
20. Public Bathroom & Showers: This room includes 4
toilets in small cubicles, three sinks along the rear
wall with a mirror above each, and an open shower
room with 9 shower heads.
21. Engineering: This is where the engine crew works on
and maintains the engine components.
22. Engineering Controls: This is where a person can
closely monitor the engine and control it’s
components.
23. Engineering Storage: This is where tools and
equipment, maybe some spare parts, for maintaining
the engine are stored.
24. Engine Components: This is where the main
components of the engine are housed, including the
dylithium Crystal chamber, the Ion Drive, and any
backup power sources. This area also includes the
main Environmental controls to include the air,
liquids, and solids recycling systems.
Level 3:
1. Photon Launcher: This is the unit that launches the high
powered Photon torpedoes.
2. Photon Control & Storage: This room gives anyone
direct access to the Photon Launcher, the automated
loading system, and this is where the Torpedoes are
stored. The room can hold up to 100 torpedoes.
3. Turbo Lift: Basically an elevator. In emergency
situations where the lift has no power there is a panel
in the ceiling and floor of the lift and a ladder that
goes the length of the lift shaft. The door to each
level from the shaft has emergency hydraulic releases
to open them. This is a way to get from deck to deck
in such emergencies.
4. Security room: This room serves as a security buffer
room between the Turbo Lift and the Photon Control
& storage room. The room also includes a wall locker
 storing 10 laser rifles, and it also includes three stasis
chambers. The double doors that access the Control
room requires a code to open. This room also has an
intercom-station so that announcements can be heard
or crew can communicate from station to station.
This station is also equipped with a small monitor so
that it can receive video communications or can
display data sent from a computer anywhere on the
vessel.
(From this point on the ceiling is 15 ft high.)
5. Access Hall: This small hall way gives access to the
turbo lift, the Storage room, and the cargo bay. The
ladder in the north-west corner of the hall is an
emergency ladder that can be used to get from floor
to floor. A sealed hatch can be opened in the ceiling
to gain access to the next level. Each hall way has
intercom-stations placed every 20 or so feet as
mentioned before.
6. Storage room: This room is an extra storage room for
the ships use. Examples of stuff stored here are spare
engine parts, extra bunks, cleaning supplies and
equipment, and/or extra medical supplies.
7. Latrine: This is where a person relives any bodily
functions that may be pressing.
8. Cargo Bay Storage: This is where any tools or
equipment that may be needed for the cargo bay, like
straps to secure cargo, is stored.
9. Access Hall: This small hallway gives access to the
Cargo Bay Control room, Cargo Bay Storage room,
and the Latrine. This also provides and extra layer of
protection from any vacuum issues or environmental
issues. Each hall way has intercom-stations placed
every 20 or so feet as mentioned before.
10. Cargo Bay Control room: This room allows crew
members to monitor the Cargo Bay from a safe place.
This room also has two environmental space suits
incase there is any reason that the environment in the
cargo bay is not friendly to life forms.
11. Cargo Bay: This is where any cargo the ship is caring
is held. The ceiling is equipped with a crane on a
track that goes the length of the room, and it can
extend 20 feet out the back when the cargo bay doors
are open, all to make loading and offloading easier.
Also included are two of the ED-190 exoskeletons to
aid in moving cargo or for external space reasons.
12. Cargo Bay door: This large rear door lowers and
becomes a 15 foot long ramp to allow access to the
Cargo bay. In the center of the door is located a
normal sized hatch for another point of access where
other ship can attach, or this ship can dock with
another.