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Babylon 5 Xaar Patrol Boat

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Name: Xaar
Craft: Vree Conglomerate Xaar Patrol Boat
Type: Patrol Boat
Scale: Capital
Length: 63 meters (estimated)
Skill: Space Transports
Crew: 10;Skeleton: 1/+10
Crew Skill: Astrogation: 4D+1; Capital Ship Gunnery: 3D; Communications: 4D+1; Sensors: 4D+1; Space Transports: 4D+1; Starship Gunnery: 3D
Passengers: 5
Cargo Capacity: 10 metric tons
Consumables: 1 week
Maneuverability: 5D
Space: 15
Atmosphere: 505; 1,450 km/h
Hull: 2D+1
Sensors

  • Passive: 24 / 0D+2
  • Scan: 48 / 1D+1
  • Search: 72 / 2D+1
  • Focus: 2 / 3D

Weapons

  • 2 Antiproton Guns
Fire Arc: 2 turrets
Crew: 1
Scale: starfighter
Skill: starship gunnery
Fire Control: 1D+2
Space Range: 1-3/7/13
Atmosphere Range: 10-300/700/1,300m
Damage: 6D+2
  • Antimatter Cannon
Fire Arc: turret
Crew: 1
Scale: capital
Skill: capital ship gunnery
Fire Control: 2D+2
Space Range: 1-3/8/15
Atmosphere Range: 2-6/16/30km
Damage: 4D

Miscellaneous:

  • Artificial Gravity: yes
  • Crew: 10
  • Officers: 1
  • Pilots: 3
  • Sensor Operators: 1
  • Crewmen: 5
  • Average Crew Experience Level: Vree Line
  • Stealth: 13 (Base Difficulty to detect ship)
  • Atmospheric Capable
  • Hybrid Engine (Fusion/Gravitic)
  • Pivotal Engines

Description: Although the smallest capital ship in the Vree fleet, the Xaar exemplifies the philosophy of super-maneuverability and all round firepower akin to what can be found on a ship much larger than itself. The tiny thruster-assisted vessel is used to patrol lightly defended systems and protect allied convoys against the constant threat of Raiders. With its speed and surprising firepower, it also makes for a perfect medium escort for groups of fighters or ships that may not adequately be able to protect themselves.

Not terribly expensive or crew dependant, the Xaar is a good choice for smaller Vree fleets. They can be used as reconnaissance vessels, or as surgical battlefield assets. Unable to withstand much more than a few glancing blows here and there, the trio of pilots inside are rarely willing to go into battle alone. The more Xaars that the fleet can send, the chances of their success as a cutter/destroyer is that much higher.

Source:

  • Babylon 5: Ships of the Galaxy (page 122)
  • thedemonapostle
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