The Dean Files
Kontos class Fighter-Launch (Military Spaceship)

The Kontos class is the result of a design project sponsored by the Planetary Navy of Mora in 1110. The prototype was completed by the notorious Moran branch of TrinTechnics in late 1112, on time and slightly under budget. Flight testing was satisfactory, and the Moran Navy contracted with TrinTechnics for a full scale production run beginning in 1114. Several hundred craft were completed when news of Emperor Strephon's assassination reached Mora. The production line was expanded shortly thereafter, and sales were permitted to registered armed vessel operators (Starmercs). By 1121, over two thousand had been produced.

he Kontos is popular among small AVOs due to its clever multi-purpose design, which gives a great deal of operational flexibility without impairing the craft's usefulness as a fighter. For most operations the relatively short endurance is not a problem. Bunks are installed to provide a minimum level of long-term accommodation for the regular two man crew if a multi-day patrol is necessary. The asymmetrical computer installation allows easy operation in routine conditions and good combat responsiveness at a low cost, with some loss of damage capacity. The Model 7 computer installation accounts for nearly 50% of the cost of the base model. Some production models have also been sold with a down-sized battle computer installation--a Model 5 set up at a total cost of MCr27.58, and a Model 3 set up at a total cost of MCr21.69.

CraftID: Kontos Class Fighter-Launch, TL15, MCr35.285
Hull: 18/45, Disp=20, Conf=1AF, Armor=40G, Loaded=275t, Unloaded=267t
Power: 2/4, Fusion=522MW, Dur=5 days
Loco: 3/6, Maneuver=6 (Thrusters=2210t), TrueAcc=8.03G, MaxSpeed=4500kph, Cruise=3375kph, NOE=190kph, Agility=8
Comm: Radio=System, MaserComm=System
Sensors: EMM EMS Active(Far Orbit), EMS Jammer(Far Orbit), EMS Passive(Interplanetary), ActObjScan=Rout, ActObjPin=Rout, PassEnScan=Rout
Off: 
Hardpoints=1
              Missile=x02     BeamLaser=xx2
          Batteries     1                 1
          Bearing       1                 1
Def: 
DefDM+17
             SandCaster=xx3
          Batteries       1
          Bearing         1
Control: CompMod1*2, CompMod7*1, HeadsUpHoloDisplay*2, HoloLink*2
Accom: Crew=2 (Pilot/Commander, Gunner), Passengers=8, Seats=ExtOccRoomy*10, Bunks*2, Env=basic env, basic ls, extended ls, grav plates, inertial comp, airlock
Other: Fuel=31.32kl, Cargo=5.5kl, ObjSize=Avg, EmLevel=None, Missile Magazine=20 missiles (20 b-r)

Author: R.S.Dean