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Ki-T1/Ke-T1 "Gopher" Short-Range Shuttle

The “Gopher” was a shuttle craft manufactured by Ketsurui Fleet Yards (formerly Kitsurugi Fleet Yards). It had a nomenclature of Ki-T1 and later Ke-T1 after the manufacturer changed names.

History

The Ki-T1/Ke-T1 was both KFY's and the Star Army's first shuttle. It was introduced sometime around YE 21 (exact date unclear) and later served alongside the more-capable Ki-T2/Ke-T2 "Kitty" Stealth Aeroshuttle, which wasn't introduced until YE 24. As the T2 become more common, the Ke-T1 was phased out. By YE 27, both the T1 and T2 shuttles were replaced by the Ke-T4 "Fox" Combat Aeroshuttle.

Some Ke-T1 shuttles were sold as surplus so they make occasionally be found around the Yamatai Star Empire and its nearby frontiers.

Description

The Ke-T1-1a “Gopher” was primarily for ship-to-ship transport and had a secondary purpose of being used as an escape pod. It had a travel range of about 2 days at a speed of .1c (~29,979 kilometers per second) or 150mph in atmosphere, and anti-gravity systems that allowed it to hover or slowly rise up through the atmosphere of a planet. The Ke-T1 did not have the ability to travel FTL. It was capable of atmospheric landings, but was not designed for aerial maneuvering. It could carry 4 personnel with gear or 1 person with a full load of cargo. It was unarmed, had weak defensive shields, and was equipped with basic radio and subspace communications.

OOC Notes

This article was written by Wes.

Star Army Logistics
Supply ClassificationClass B - SMALL CRAFT