Eagle Transporter

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By Scott Iles
The Eagle Transporter is a size class two system ship. It has rudimentary astrogation equipment and basic flight controls. Its unique feature is the detachable payload module, which can be swapped out quickly to convert the ship for various missions. Three of the most common modules are detailed below.

The Eagle is not equipped to enter the dense atmosphere of a Class-M planet, or to land on anything with more than a .1g gravitational field. It is used to transfer personnel and material between stations and trips between nearby planets. 

1. COCKPIT MODULE - This is the control center of the ship. There are seats and consoles for the pilot, co-pilot and communications/navigator. Note that the center position (Comm./Nav.) does not have a forward viewport. 
2. ACCESSWAY - This access passage connects the cockpit with the module in the center. The main life support systems can be accessed in this area. There are pressure doors at either in in the event of atmosphere loss. 
3. ENGINEERING - The monitoring equipment for the chemical drives is in this small area. Only two humansized beings (or 1 Vrusk) can fit in this compartment.


PASSENGER MODULE 
4. PASSENGER COMPARTMENT - Forty-six comfortable seats allow the passengers to relax as much as possible on flights between bases. Video panels on the forward bulkhead display entertainment and flight status information. 
5. AIRLOCK - Most modules have two airlocks, one on either side. Storage lockers in each airlock have four standard spacesuits. It takes one minute for the airlock to cycle either way (pressurized to vacuum, or vacuum to pressurized). 
6. GALLEY - This small compartment contains foodstuffs and prep equipment. Normally, only the food for the next meal is stored here, with the rest of the supplies kept in underdeck storage compartments.
7. HEAD - These are small, but fully equipped refreshment stations. A retractable curtain converts the outboard half of the space into a zero-g shower.

MEDICAL SUPPORT MODULE 
9. PATIENT WARD - Eight double bunks provide bedspace for up to sixteen patients. This module is used for responding to disasters and transporting patients to more advanced care facilities. 
10. LOUNGE - This is similar to the lounge in the passenger module, but replaces one of the tables with two double bunks for the medical staff to use or additional patient space. 

CARGO TRANSPORT MODULE 
8. LOUNGE -This area allows the passengers and crew to get up and move around during flights. Entertainment displays and tables allow for socialization and recreation. 
11. CARGO BAY - This module opens up as much space as possible for the transport of cargo. Note that this module only has one airlock, on the starboard side. The hatch on the port side is used for loading in a pressurized environment. 
12. CREW LOUNGE - This small area allows the crew to rest during long flights. An Eagle with this module normally operates with only two crewmen.

Eagle Transporter

Hull Size: 2 
 Engines: 1 Chemical (four thruster nozzles) 
 Life Support
Capacity:
 6 (Cockpit Pod), Module capacity varies 
 Computer: Level 2 (17 function points) 
 Programs: Drive 1; Alarm 1; Damage Control 1; Astrogation 2; Information Storage 2
 Equipment: Videocom Radio, Radar 

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