Hull Class Designation

This is a simple designation for the purpose of categorization.  Ships can be named anything, but the hull designation is a handy way of classifying the size of a ship and its armament.  For example, a class "A" ship would be much smaller and less heavily armed than a class "F" ship.

The next table lists the attributes and capabilities of the 14 different types of ships. "Hull" is the total hull points, "SM" is the Ship Maneuverability rating, "Cost" is in platinum pieces (PP), "Max||" is the ship's maximum speed, while "Oars/Masts" list the method of propulsion.  A weapon list is also noted.

Text Box: The Game Master may require more than the minimum skill requirements for large ships.  For example, the GM could decide that Ship Handling(1) is sufficient for a class "A" or "B" ship, but may require more slots for managing a "G" or "H" ship. 

 Table: Ship Characteristics
Hull Type StP SM Oars Cost Max|| Masts Cannons Catapults Harpoons Ship Description
A 8 A 0 1.5 2 1 0 0 1 Basic courier ship.  Carries small goods along coastlines.  20' long.  Crew of 3.  Holds 3 tons.
B 10 A 0 2 2 1 0 0 3 This is a better-armed version type A.  23' long. Crew of 5.  Holds 3 tons.
C 15 B 6 3 4 2 1 0 2 Light military vessel archetype.  27' long.  Crew of 14.  Port and coast guards.
D 18 B 0 7 3 2 0 2 2 Standard ocean going cargo ship.  30' long.  Crew of 8.  Holds 7 tons.
E 20 A 10 8 3 0 0 4 0 Oar driven ocean going cargo vessel.  37' long.  Crew of 18.  Holds 4 tons.
F 26 B 0 20 5 3 1 2 3 Medium military vessel.  35' long.  Crew of 14. 
G 30 C 0 35 5 4 0 1 4 Passenger ship.  110' long.  Crew of 16.  Holds 65 passengers.
H 38 C 6 44 5 4 3 6 2 Medium-Large Military vessel.  55' Long.  does double ramming damage.  Crew of 24.
I 40 D 0 50 5 5 0 2 4 Larger Passenger ship.  200' long.  Crew of 30.  Holds 175 passengers.
J 40 D 8 38 3 5 0 3 6 Large Cargo ship.  150' long.  Holds 20 tons.  Crew of 26.
K 55 D 0 45 4 5 0 4 4 Military beachhead lander.  Crew of 22.  Can carry military landing force of 200.  125' long.
L 65 C 8 56 6 5 6 6 4 Heavily armored military destroyer vessel. Crew of 35.  80' long.  2x ram damage.
M 68 D 8 52 4 5 2 5 5 Large military lander vessel.  Crew of 38.  Holds lander force of 520.  240' long.
N 70 D 0 65 3 5 10 8 4 Very large military battleship.  Crew of 70.  125' long.  Double ramming damage