UPF Frigate discussion

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jedion357
June 27, 2017 - 12:26pm
Refer to: UPF Frigate.

Nicely done!

This dralasite give 3 thumbs up!

I like the CC and FE versions- nicely done there as well.

I am reminded of the discussion thread for how much crew for a frigate, I should look that up.

Bet you know what I'll say next: this should be in the magazine. The write up is good and with a write up on the crew break down this material would be tailor made for aiding referee's in bringing a Big ship campaign to the table.
I might not be a dralasite, vrusk or yazirian but I do play one in Star Frontiers!
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jedion357
June 27, 2017 - 12:32pm
The quote below is from this thread:
http://www.starfrontiers.us/node/3468

Shadowshack wrote:
Another crew issue I found --- I don't see the need for 7 engineers. Well, aside from giving the ship a kick azz DCR that is. Technically two would suffice, replacing the other five with technicians and maintenance robots. After all, more often than not the engineer is coordinating the repair and work orders from a station, not actually getting his hands dirty per se (but a good leader jumps in anyways).

Here's what I might lay out for an estimated 30 man crew roster:

Officers
Captain and XO (high ranking/higher ship skills, either may fill in for pilot/astrogator/engineering)
2 pilots
2 astrogators
2 engineers
3-4 gunners (one for each system, the fourth being an optional cannon assist working with the pilot)
Administration Officer (aka Bosun)
10-13 officers
 
Enlisted positions
6-12 marines (lead by gunnery officers), some of which may also fill in for some of the following:
Chief medical officer plus possible assistant (with one or the other also specializing in Psyche)
5-6 technicians (one or two may operate the communications and detection systems if desired)
2 Computer Operators
Chief Roboticist
Steward
Cook
Chief Security Officer
Optional Environmental Officer (replaces one tech)
14-20 enlisted

Considering two 10 hour shifts, that works out well...and during emergencies all crew can be mustered for any job at hand (combat, post combat repairs, boarding, etc).


Note: the Bosun is usually the highest enlisted NCO
I might not be a dralasite, vrusk or yazirian but I do play one in Star Frontiers!

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Shadow Shack
July 4, 2017 - 3:59pm
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I like the CC and FE versions- nicely done there as well.

Thanks, I like having variants and a simple change to the weaponry makes for a nice role change.


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JCab747
July 14, 2017 - 9:21pm
Thank you for fleshing out these ships! It will be quite a resource!
Joe Cabadas