Ship Frommon Versatile Transport

[Star Wars Legacies]

FROMMON VERSATILE TRANSPORT

AFFILIATION
Open market.

MANUFACTURER
Frommon.

CLASS
Light freighter.

ROLE
Transport.

COMPOSITION
Inoxium and transparisteel.

DIMENSIONS
Length - 45 meters.CREW
1-2.

PASSENGER CAPACITY
10.

CARGO CAPACITY
100 standard tons.

HANGAR CAPACITY
N/A.

CONSUMABLES
2 standard months.

SPEED/MANEUVERABILITY
The Frommon Versatile Transport has a top speed of 40 MGLT and has average maneuvering characteristics.

ARMAMENT

• 4x fixed medium laser cannon.

EQUIPMENT

• 1x class 3 hyperdrive.
• 1x navicomputer.
• 1x docking ring with integrated docking tube.
• 1x medium deflector screen generator.
• 2x 6-being escape pod.

DESCRIPTION​

The Frommon Versatile Transport, or FVT, is an antique model of light freighter originally manufactured by the ancient Frommon corporation. Though no longer in production, examples of the FVT numbered in the millions by the time it was discontinued, and it was one of the most ubiquitous cargo transports of its day. Because of this, and because of their simple, sturdy, long-lasting construction, large numbers of FVTs remain in service to this day.

The FVT has a cone-shaped fuselage, with four external engine pods mounted on stubby outriggers. Its cockpit is mounted in the nosecone, with side-by-side seating for the pilot and co-pilot in a "floating" pivot mount along with the controls. The FVT, indeed, is intended to land and take off as a tail-sitter, transitioning to horizontal flight once it has risen up on its repulsorlifts, with the cockpit configuration adjusting accordingly.

Cargo is loaded onto the FVT through 4 massive doors which, in combination with broad retractable ramps, effectively open up the cargo bay from all directions, making the ship exceptionally easy to load and unload. The FVT's large, high-volume cargo bay, which essentially takes up the entire midsection, makes it useful for transporting awkward, bulky cargoes that even many modern freighters have trouble with. Total capacity is a respectable 100 tons.

The FVT is decently armed for a freighter, equipped with a quartet of medium laser cannons, although these are not turreted, instead fixed in the nose just below - or behind, depending on orientation - the cockpit. This means the ship has trouble fending off starfighters or other small craft without some fancy maneuvering, which it does not excel at. For defense, however, it does have reasonable shields, coupled with a generally sturdy hull.

The FVT has a crew of 2, and can carry up to 10 passengers. Each crew-member has a cramped but private cabin, although passengers must make use of just 2 cabins, each with 5 sleeping berths. The ship also has central lounge area, two small refreshers, a modest galley and came standard with a high-spec (for the time) holotable for games and other entertainment. The OEM holotable, notably, is highly sought after; most FVTs still in service have had their original tables removed or replaced with more modern equipment, and thus ships still equipped with the factory tables command a premium on the collectors' market.

Despite its age, the FVT is still a reliable workhorse in many parts of the galaxy. Though often dismissed by spacers in favor of newer, flashier ships, the type still has a dedicated following, and has even started to become collectable. It is also a popular "project" ship; having been produced in vast numbers, examples can be found rusting away in many junkyards, cheap to buy and easy to restore or modify, with ready sources of parts available. It has been claimed, in fact, that it is possible to assemble a complete, brand new FVT entirely out of parts bought from aftermarket suppliers. Similarly, several small starship manufacturers produce modern vessels very similar to the FVT in terms of systems and layout, to the point that many are compatible with original FVT parts.

LEGALITY​

Legal. Light freighters such as the FVT are considered innocuous enough under most jurisdictions, and are not restricted in most systems.

INTENT​

To create an antique cargo transport.