Caravan-class Modular ship
| Maps on Shiptest | |
| Independent | Atoll, Bubble , Dwayne, This ship is admin-spawned Junker , Kilo, Mudskipper, Raleigh, Riggs, Scarab, Shetland, Sunskipper
This ship is admin-spawned |
| Confederated League of Independent Planets | Atlas |
| Inteq Risk Management Group | Colossus, Valor, Vaquero, Talos |
| Nanotrasen | Delta, Harrier, Meta, Ranger, Tegu |
| Pan-Gezena Federation | Crying Sun, Elated Bolide, Woeful Cthonian |
| Pirate/Frontiersmen | Tortuga
This ship is admin-spawned |
| Solar Confederation | Inkwell, Paracelsus |
| Saint-Roumain Militia | Elder |
| The Syndicate | Derecho, Kali Andhi, Komodo , Li Tieguai, Panacea, This ship is admin-spawned Twinkleshine
This ship is admin-spawned |
| Removed/Deprecated | Aegis, Asclepius, Beluga, Box, Boyardee, BYO, Carina, Caravan, Cepheus, Chronicle, Cricket, Corvus, Ember, Gecko, Glaive, Heron, Hyena, Jupiter, Kansatsu, Kugelblitz, Lagoon, Lugol, Luxembourg, Libertatia, Osprey, Pill, Rube Goldberg, Schmiedeberg, Shepherd, Skipper, Solar, Sugarcube, Tide, Tranquility, Vela |
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| Short Name: | Caravan-class |
| Manufacturer: | Unknown |
| Faction: | Unspecified (Prefix: ISV) |
| Crew Size: | 6 |
| Size: | Medium |
| Tags: | Generalist, Engineering |
| Buyable: | Yes |
The Caravan is a relatively new freighter pattern, designed around a modular pod system that enables the ship to serve in a variety of roles beyond simple transportation. These pods are designed around a quick-release mechanism that allows the main hull to bluespace jump in, detach the pods, and load a new set of empty Caravan-type pods in a matter of minutes. While impressive in theory, the lack of empty compatible cargo pods in Frontier space renders the quick-detach system useless. Additionally, the modular attachment system is prone to wear and tear, necessitating more frequent and costly maintenance than other freighters. Despite these shortcomings, the Caravan has still earned a reputation as a versatile platform for a variety of missions. The main hull features a robust power pack and respectable crew accommodations, and most examples on the Frontier carry pods loaded for mining and survey duties.
| Preview | Name | Officer | Slots |
|---|---|---|---|
| File:Autowiki-Independent - Captain (Western).png | Captain | Yes | 1 |
| File:Autowiki-Independent - Medical Doctor.png | Ship's Doctor | No | 1 |
| File:Autowiki-Independent - Atmos Tech.png | Engine Technician | No | 1 |
| File:Autowiki-Independent - Miner.png | Asteroid Miner | No | 1 |
| File:Autowiki-Independent - Scientist.png | Fauna Researcher | No | 1 |
| File:Autowiki-Independent - Assistant.png | Assistant | No | 1 |
The Caravan-Class Modular Ship is neatly split into four different modules: The Bridge, Mining, Medical, and the Engine Room.
The ship has six Ion Engines
The ship has a pet space cat named Felicette.
Despite the description, there isn't actually a way to remove and add modules to the ship unless you do so one tile at a time. Although the main hallway is sealed with glass, the areas between the modules are not airtight and it's recommended to fill them in using the shuttle expansion permit if you want more space. This ship is good for a moderate sized crew with plenty of space for engineering projects (such as filling in the empty space between the modules) and has an R&D server in the medical module and an Ore Redemption Machine. As for weapons it has a .38 derringer and .38 detective special in the captain's locker and a kinetic crusher in the mining bay.
Roles
| Icon | Name | Type | Slots |
|---|---|---|---|
| File:Indie cap icon.png | Captain | Captain | 1 |
| File:Indie md icon.png | Ship's Doctor | Medical Doctor | 1 |
| File:Indie engi icon.png | Engine Technician | Ship Engineer | 1 |
| File:Indie miner icon.png | Asteroid Miner | Shaft Miner | 1 |
| File:Indie sci icon.png | Fauna Researcher | Scientist | 1 |
| File:Indie assist icon.png | Assistant | Assistants | 1 |
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