This is an old revision of the document!
Table of Contents
Random Ship Construction Kit
This is a rules kit for Centaurus Gate that provides a way to randomly create a ship for an Expedition.
The Three Core Ship Concepts
There are three core ship concepts that must be defined before you can move forward and make details for the ship. Roll three dice: one six-sided, one eight-sided, and one-ten-sided.
| Die Roll | Type | Engine | Systems |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junk | Single Core, ISO 1 | One Minor |
| 2 | Clipper | Single Core, ISO 2 | Two Minor |
| 3 | Longship | Single Core, ISO 3 | One Minor, One Moderate |
| 4 | Ketch | Dual Core, ISO 1 | Two Minor, One Moderate |
| 5 | Gundalow | Dual Core, ISO 2 | One Minor, Two Moderate |
| 6 | Cutter | Dual Core, ISO 3 | Two Minor, Two Moderate |
| 7 | Trawler | Trinity Core, ISO 1 | Two Moderate, One Major |
| 8 | Catamaran | Trinity Core, ISO 2 | One Minor, Two Moderate, One Major |
| 9 | Barge | Trinity Core, ISO 3 | Two Minor, Two Moderate, One Major |
| 10 | Lighter | Quad Core, ISO 1 | Two Moderate, Two Major |
The ship Types were named based on the over look and style of the vessel, and based on historical names. For instance, a longship is a long slender vessel which invokes the impression of Viking longships. They do also imply a certain size and mass. The Engine is important for determining speed and ISO energy of the ship. The Systems will be explored later, each is a system installed into the ship to provide a function (weapon, sensors, launch, etc).
Assign the dice from lower to high and record the details of that option. Do the same in reverse (dice high to low), and the same for a creation of your choosing. Present these options to the players and let them vote for one each.
Barge
- Scale: 9, Nominal Crew 22
- Design: Single hull, Flat, wide, large number of storage docks (internal and external), single bridge and galley, minimum quarters.
- Measurements: 180 to 360 meters long, half that wide, half that tall.
- Features: Large cargo space, Rugged Armored Construction, Poor Maneuverability.
- Propulsion: Moderate Speed, Moderate Efficiency.
Catamaran
- Scale: 8, Nominal Crew 20
- Design: Double hull, wide, moderate number of storage docks (most external), single bridge and galley, moderate quarters.
- Measurements: 160 to 320 meters long, half that wide, various heights.
- Features: Good cargo space, Double Hull Design, Slow Acceleration.
- Propulsion: Moderate Speed, High Efficiency.
Clipper
- Scale: 2, Nominal Crew 8
- Design: Single hull, small number of storage docks (mostly internal), single bridge and galley, minimum quarters.
- Measurements: 40 to 80 meters long, third that wide, various heights.
- Features: Good Maneuverability, Good Acceleration
- Propulsion: Impressive Speed, High Efficiency.
Cutter
- Scale: 6, Nominal Crew 16
- Design: Single hull, small number of storage docks (mostly internal), single bridge and galley, moderate quarters.
- Measurements: 120 to 240 meters long, a quarter that wide, a third tall.
- Features: Good Maneuverability, Excellent Acceleration
- Propulsion: High Speed, Moderate Efficiency.
Gundalow
- Scale: 5, Nominal Crew 14
- Design: Single hull, small number of storage docks (mostly external), dual bridge, single galley, excessive quarters
- Measurements: 100 to 200 meters long, half that wide, quarter tall
- Features: Additional System (Moderate), Enhanced Rigging
- Propulsion: Moderate Speed, Low Efficiency
Junk
- Scale: 1, Nominal Crew 6
- Design: Single hull, small number of storage docks, single bridge and galley, minimum quarters.
- Measurements: 20 to 40 meters long, various widths and heights, no formal style.
- Features: Excellent Maneuverability, Common Architecture
- Propulsion: High Speed, High Efficiency.
Ketch
- Scale: 4, Nominal Crew 12
- Design: Single hull, moderate number of storage docks (either type), single bridge and galley, moderate quarters.
- Measurements: 80 to 160 meters long, third that wide, various heights.
- Features: Good Acceleration, Rugged Construction
- Propulsion: High Speed, Moderate Efficiency.
Lighter
- Scale: 10, Nominal Crew 24
- Design: Single hull, large number of storage docks (mostly internal), dual bridge and dual galley, excessive quarters.
- Measurements: 200 to 400 meters long, third that wide, various heights.
- Features: Poor Maneuverability, Towing Rig, Uncommon Bonded Construction
- Propulsion: Low Speed, Low Efficiency.
Longship
- Scale: 3, Nominal Crew 10
- Design: Single hull, small number of storage docks (mostly external), single bridge and galley, minimum quarters
- Measurements: 60 to 120 meters long, third that wide, various heights
- Features: High Maneuverability, Two Minor External Systems (Port/Starboard)
- Propulsion: Impressive Speed, High Efficiency
Trawler
