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'''Cargo freighters''', often shortened to just '''freighters''', are ships designed to carry large amounts of cargo across space. |
{{Cosmoria}}'''Cargo freighters''', often shortened to just '''freighters''', are ships designed to carry large amounts of cargo across space. They are typically used by large-scale shipping companies or by government organizations. However, this hasn't stopped criminals and smugglers from getting their hands on freighters as well. |
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== Characteristics == |
== Characteristics == |
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Cargo freighters are typically built in a utilitarian fashion in order to maximize their efficiency. As such, most freighters share many design commonalities despite coming from several different manufacturers. Features such as powerful engines, strong hulls, and basic, edged designs are a common sight on freighters across the universe. |
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As freighters are usually prime targets for pirates and other criminals, they are usually accompanied by other ships in order to keep them safe. |
As freighters are usually prime targets for pirates and other criminals, they are usually accompanied by other ships in order to keep them safe. However, many companies often fit their freighters with their own weapons systems. |
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Criminals also make great use of freighters in their operations. |
Criminals also make great use of freighters in their operations. These are usually freighters that have been stolen and then fitted with numerous aftermarket upgrades. They are typically seen transporting all kinds of contraband, usually ranging from illegal weapons and crates full of illicit substances to exotic animals and even slaves. |
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== Subtypes == |
== Subtypes == |
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=== [[Light Freighters]] === |
=== [[Light Freighters]] === |
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Light freighters are designed for small-scale hauling operations. |
Light freighters are designed for small-scale hauling operations. They are usually used by smaller shipping companies and independent haulers, although criminals also make extensive use of them, as they are relatively easy to acquire and maintain. |
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=== [[Medium Freighters]] === |
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Medium freighters are often referred to as the "middle ground" of the freighter family, being smaller than bulk freighters, yet larger than light freighters. They are the most common type of freighter in the universe, with large convoys of them being a daily sight on many worlds. |
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=== [[Bulk Freighters]] === |
=== [[Bulk Freighters]] === |
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Bulk freighters are enormous vessels designed to carry extremely large amounts of cargo. Most bulk freighters are owned by large corporations, as maintaining these ships is quite expensive. |
Bulk freighters are enormous vessels designed to carry extremely large amounts of cargo. Most bulk freighters are owned by large corporations, as maintaining these ships is quite expensive. However, this hasn't stopped some enterprising individuals from getting their hands on one. |
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=== [[Passenger Ships]] === |
=== [[Passenger Ships]] === |
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Passenger ships are designed to carry large quantities of people from one place to another. |
Passenger ships are designed to carry large quantities of people from one place to another. Many of these ships are modified freighters that have had their cargo bays turned into passenger bays. |
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== Notable Examples == |
== Notable Examples == |
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Latest revision as of 23:22, December 15, 2024
Cargo freighters, often shortened to just freighters, are ships designed to carry large amounts of cargo across space. They are typically used by large-scale shipping companies or by government organizations. However, this hasn't stopped criminals and smugglers from getting their hands on freighters as well.
Characteristics
Cargo freighters are typically built in a utilitarian fashion in order to maximize their efficiency. As such, most freighters share many design commonalities despite coming from several different manufacturers. Features such as powerful engines, strong hulls, and basic, edged designs are a common sight on freighters across the universe.
As freighters are usually prime targets for pirates and other criminals, they are usually accompanied by other ships in order to keep them safe. However, many companies often fit their freighters with their own weapons systems.
Criminals also make great use of freighters in their operations. These are usually freighters that have been stolen and then fitted with numerous aftermarket upgrades. They are typically seen transporting all kinds of contraband, usually ranging from illegal weapons and crates full of illicit substances to exotic animals and even slaves.
Subtypes
Light freighters are designed for small-scale hauling operations. They are usually used by smaller shipping companies and independent haulers, although criminals also make extensive use of them, as they are relatively easy to acquire and maintain.
Bulk freighters are enormous vessels designed to carry extremely large amounts of cargo. Most bulk freighters are owned by large corporations, as maintaining these ships is quite expensive. However, this hasn't stopped some enterprising individuals from getting their hands on one.
Passenger ships are designed to carry large quantities of people from one place to another. Many of these ships are modified freighters that have had their cargo bays turned into passenger bays.
Notable Examples
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