B-IV BULK FREIGHTER

     The B-IV Bulk Freighter is the bulk freighter of choice in the
Elrood sector, and is infact one of Elrood StarYard's best exports
from the sector.  This craft combines reliability with a large cargo
capacity as well as a respectable price tag.  These ships have become
renowned for their sturdiness and reliability in space.  They can be
treated like dirt, and will still perform well, however, if looked
after the performance is outstanding.  Because of their size, they
take a long time to make, and the current turnover is about 4 whips
per year, however, these are eagerly snapped up by corperations and
businesses.

     The success of the craft however, is drawing the attention of
both the Empire and the Rebellion, both of which are a cause for
concern for Elrood StarYards who fear the domination of the Empire and
the illegality of the Rebellion.  A number of members of the
StarYard's board have rebel sympathies, and rumors exist that they are
trying to do a deal with the Rebellion.  The nature of this deal is
unknown.

Craft: Elrood StarYards Ltd B-IV Bulk Freighter
Class: Capital ship
Size: Large (140 m long)
Hyperdrive: x2 (backup x15)
Passangers: 0
Cargo Capacity: 110,000 tons
Consumables: 2 months
Cost: 2,000,000
Maximum Speed In Space: Cruising (3 squares/action)
Atmospheric Speed: Not applicable
Crew: 12 (Normal +2)
Initiative: +1 (-1 size, +2 crew)
Maneuver: +1 (-1 size, +2 crew)
Defense: 19 (-1 size, +10 armor)
Shield Points: 160 (DR 10)
Hull Points: 300 (DR 10)