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General Plans and Schematics | |
Type |
Cruise liner |
Price |
1 million credits |
Ship length |
397 feet |
Ship width |
160 feet |
Ship height |
52 feet |
Maximum payload |
800 tons |
Fuel capacity |
600 tons (1,200 hours) |
Crew capacity |
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Passenger capacity |
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Carried vessels |
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The Floating World Class cruise liner was a model of starship that plied the starlanes of the Verse, transporting passengers in relative comfort.
Characteristics
The Floating World Class cruise liners were designed to be the height of luxury. Consisting of five individual decks, ships of the Floating World Class employed four thrust engines—two on either side of the vessel—to propel it through space.
Deck 1
Deck 1 was the lowest level of the ship, and contained the vessel's power converters and engine room towards the aft, as well as other ship systems such as the landing gear, air locks, and exterior docking ring. Deck 1 was also the location of the ship's two cargo bays at the fore of the ship, as well as crew quarters and bathrooms in the middle. A guest gangway, which allowed passengers access to the ship when it was landed on a planet, led to a reception area where guests were received before being taken to quarters on the upper levels. A small security post was also located near to the reception.
Deck 2
Deck 2 was reserved for crew members. Crew quartes were located to the aft of the deck, along with the crew lounge and crew mess. A pantry, larder and kitchen were located next the crew mess, and the deck was also the site of the ship's laundry and the purser's office. A reception area for guests transiting through the deck was located in the middle of the deck, while catwalks that were suspended above the cargo areas on Deck 1 dominated the fore of the ship.
Deck 3
Deck 4
Deck 5
Role
Vessels of the Floating World Class sailed a prescribed route through the systems of the Verse, usually taking their time and allowing their passengers to enjoy the journey. The passengers could enjoy the various shipboard facilities, and take in the sights of the Verse as the ship continued on its round. Generally, the ship would only stop at planets long enough to take on food and supplies, allow passengers to see the "exotic" sights of the current planet they were visiting, allow passengers to embark or debark as needed, and to change entertainment troupes.
History
Known ships
- El Dorado
- Galaxy Princess
- Lotus Blossom
- Nu Du Shen (Queen of Gamblers)
- Truthful James