1. Introduction
This is a collection of space vehicle designs for Transhuman Space, using the quick construction system from GURPS Spaceships.
All designs are by the credited authors; I (Roger) have checked the calculations and written introductory notes.
Note that some vehicles present in earlier editions of this file have been superseded by GURPS Spaceships 8 and have therefore been removed. Spaceships 8 is highly recommended for anyone planning to use the Spaceships rules in Transhuman Space.
1.1. Rules
In GURPS Spaceships terms, the setting is TL10 and fully realistic (with exposed radiators). Note that Delta-V is the full attainable value; halve this if you wish to use the travel rules from Transhuman Space.
2. Civilian Deep Space Vehicles
2.1. Islandia Express
John B. Stone
An SM+5 unstreamlined passenger shuttle. (http://www.transhuman.talktalk.net/ts/tsIslandiaExpress.htm)
Front:
| 1 | Nanocomposite Armor (dDR 7) |
| 2-6 | Passenger Seating (total 6 x standard, 2 x first class) |
| core | Control Room: Complexity 6, Comms/sensor 4, 1 control station |
Centre:
| 1 | Nanocomposite Armor (dDR 7) |
| 2-4 | Cargo: 4.5 tons |
| 5-6 | Fuel Tanks (Water): 3 tons |
| core | Fuel Tank (Water): 1.5 tons |
Rear:
| 1 | Nanocomposite Armor (dDR 7) |
| 2-6 | Fusion Rocket, high-thrust, water reaction mass: 0.15G total |
Stealth hull options: Dynamic chameleon surface
PILOTING/TL10 (HIGH-PERFORMANCE SPACECRAFT)
| TL | Spacecraft | dST/HP | Hnd/SR | HT | Move | LWt. | Load | SM | Occ | dDR | Range | Cost |
| 10 | Islandia Express | 20 | -1/4 | 12 | 0.15G/30mps | 30 | 5.4 | +5 | 1+8SV | 7 | - | $2.09M |