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GM > Starship > Starship List > Sanjaval Palanquin
Starfinder Adventure Path #25: The Chimera Mystery (The Threefold Conspiracy 1 of 6) p.0
Large heavy freighter
Speed 6; Maneuverability average (turn 2); Drift 1
AC 17; TL 17
HP 140; DT —; CT 28
Shields medium 100 (forward 25, port 25, starboard 25, aft 25)
Attack (Forward) heavy laser cannon (4d8; 5 hexes)
Attack (Port) light laser cannon (2d4; 5 hexes)
Attack (Starboard) light laser cannon (2d4; 5 hexes)
Power Core Arcus Maximum (200 PCU); Drift Engine Signal basic; Systems basic computer, basic medium-range sensors, crew quarters (luxurious), mk 3 armor, mk 3 defenses; Expansion Bays cargo holds (2), escape pods (12), guest quarters (2, good), recreation suite (gym), smuggler compartment (DC 25)
Modifiers +2 Computers (sensors only), +1 Piloting; Complement 6 (minimum 6, maximum 20)
Captain Computers +11 (5 ranks), Diplomacy +14 (5 ranks), Engineering +11 (5 ranks), Intimidate +14 (5 ranks)
Engineer Engineering +16 (5 ranks)
Gunners (2) gunnery +10 (5th level)
Pilot Piloting +17 (5 ranks)
Science Officer Computers +18 (5 ranks)
Sanjaval Spaceflight Systems produces the Palanquin model of heavy freighter for a variety of transport applications, but it's often converted into a long-distance high-quality passenger conveyance for regularly traveled space lanes. The Palanquin's several decks provide enough room for spacious guest accommodations, which are far enough away from crew quarters that the two groups don't need to mingle in the corridors. With two cargo holds standard, the Palanquin serves as a capable freighter for those passengers who are transporting valuable goods to far-off reaches.
Most Palanquins come equipped with two bays of escape pods. Captains who want to take on additional crew or passengers tend to add a few more pods or life boats, since the vessel's offensive and defensive capabilities are on the light side. (This light armament is a major reason the transport Palanquin is rarely used for dangerous travel.) The Palanquin's forward-mounted heavy laser cannon is usually enough to scare off contingents of smaller space pirate vessels, but the freighter's low speed and average maneuverability can make it an easy target for larger enemy craft.
A few Palanquin crews have been known to engage in illicit activities on the side, either smuggling illegal goods or carrying fugitive passengers. To do so, they usually install a hidden compartment within the ship to conceal this unauthorized cargo.
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