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The vast majority of Tradesmen are used as traders, keeping asteroid-based civilizations supplied, transporting bulk valuables, and even transporting passengers. Most Tradesmen operate on a single trade route over and over, typically staying within a single sphere, and are owned and operated by a single captain, though several trading companies sail fleets of tradesmen. | The vast majority of Tradesmen are used as traders, keeping asteroid-based civilizations supplied, transporting bulk valuables, and even transporting passengers. Most Tradesmen operate on a single trade route over and over, typically staying within a single sphere, and are owned and operated by a single captain, though several trading companies sail fleets of tradesmen. | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:17, 10 February 2020
A class of spelljamming ship built by humans and used by most spacefaring races. Tradesmen were designed as short-range merchant ships, capable of crossing between crystal spheres but not suitable for very long voyages. Its chief advantages are its cheapness, ease of sailing and small crew requirement, and relatively large cargo hold.
The vast majority of Tradesmen are used as traders, keeping asteroid-based civilizations supplied, transporting bulk valuables, and even transporting passengers. Most Tradesmen operate on a single trade route over and over, typically staying within a single sphere, and are owned and operated by a single captain, though several trading companies sail fleets of tradesmen.
