Caravan

The Caravan is a heavy freighter, one of the oldest models in continuous production. Its size, carrying capacity, and sheer toughness explain why Caravans have been coming out of shipyards since 2890, when it emerged as an independent design cobbled together from the husks of destroyed Kretonian warships. Over the years changes to the schematic have been made; the vessel's support structure was quickly pushed outward to the hull, creating vast expanses of empty space to hold cargo; engines have been updated periodically to meet changing efficiency standards; in 3002, the repair suite was outfitted with backup life support and heat management systems.

Though most modern captains looking for a ship choose the newer, quicker, sleeker, larger-capacity Paris-class over the steady Caravan, this old standby's long operating history means that parts are easy to come by, and its empty-hold design makes it easy to modify the deck plan for special-purpose duty. The NLG Masquerade is an example of this.

- Tanya's All Worlds Starship Database -- Caravan Class Specifications Ship Type:    Civspec Heavy Freighter Ship Cost:    317,040 Credits - Ship Statistics --- Computer Rating          Mediocre       MKIII Microframe Sensor Rating            Mediocre       Series 3 Longscan Reliability              Great          Level 6 Repair Suite Maximum Speed            Mediocre       MkIII Insystem Drive Acceleration             Mediocre       MKIII Primary Thrusters Maneuverability          Poor           Type 2 Multi-thruster Pack Ship Size                Great          Capship Power Plant              Great          Type 6 Fusion Reactor - Ship Equipment Cargo Hold               Great          Industrial 60K Hold Armor                    Mediocre       3CM Hullsteel Deflector Shields        Mediocre       Mk3 Deflector Shields -