Grendel-class

The Grendel-class has been in operation for over 50 years and is the workhorse of the solar system. Although much smaller than some of the massive freighters that ply the space lanes, the Grendel is the most popular amongst small corporations and entrepreneurs who hope to strike it rich.

Long Distance Delivery

The Grendel-class is designed to haul cargo over the vast distances between the planets. Unlike its larger cousins, the Grendel was built with speed in mind, allowing the ship to transport a specific cargo from point to point as quickly as possible.
The ships fill in the gaps left by goods transportations services provided by larger ships. They often offer private services to corporations or individuals who require fast delivery. Some companies maintain their own fleet of freighters to circumvent typical manifest and cargo policies. The United Nations Navy and Martian Congressional Republic Navy also maintain some of these freighters to transport military-grade cargo like firearms, torpedoes, or high-spec technology to different stations, bases, and fleets all over the system, although these ships often have aftermarket armaments.
The stock Grendel-class comes unarmed to maximize cargo space and speed, although many captains choose to add a point defense network to provide basic protection and deterrent against pirates.

Power Generation

Fusion Drive

Propulsion

Epstein Drive, thrusters

Weapons & Armament

None (mounts for Point Defense Cannon network)

Communication Tools & Systems

Wide and Narrow band communication antenna

Sensors

RADAR, LADAR, Radio receptor, optical telescopes

Additional & auxiliary systems

Improved Acceleration, Improved Stores, Reduced Crew Requirements

Designation

Light Freighter

Length

65m

Complement / Crew

2 (8)