On 28/09/2026 06:27, ewan at quibell.org.uk (via tml list) wrote:
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> *Dooly Class Grav Palanquin*
>
> Designed by Ewan Quibell 2026-09-27
>
> Updated 2026-09-27
>
> *CraftID:*
>
>
>
> Dooly Grav Palanquin, TL10, Cr 86,035
>
> *Hull:*
>
>
>
> 1/1, Disp=0.13, Conf=1SL Open, Armor=2E
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> Loaded=0.1965 tons, Unloaded=0.1997 tons
>
> *Power:*
>
>
>
> 1/2, Battery=0.0373 Mw, Duration=4 hours 1 minute
>
> *Loco:*
>
>
>
> 1/2, Low Power H-Grav=0.4 ton, MaxAcel=2 G, Agility=0
>
> NOE=40 kph, Cruise=900 kph, Top=1200 kph,
>
> *Comm:*
>
>
>
> Radio=Distant x2
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> *Sensors:*
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>
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> Radar=Distant, Headlight, Magnetic Sensor, Environmental Sensor
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> ActObjScan=Form
>
> *Off:*
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>
>
> -
>
> *Def:*
>
>
>
> +2
>
> *Control:*
>
>
>
> Computer=0 x1, Panel=Dynamic Linked x1
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> *Accom:*
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>
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> Crew=1 (Driver), Seats=None x1
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> Inertial Compensation
>
> *Other:*
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>
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> Cargo=0.036 kl
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> ObjSize=Small, EmLevel=Faint
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> *Comment:*
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>
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> Cost in Quantity=Cr 68,828
>
> The Dooly Class Grav Palanquin is produced by Christchurch Corporation
> on Home and was designed for the higher end of the consumer market
> aimed specifically at the commuter who would like a more dignified
> vehicle than a Grav Bike. The high performance along with the
> excellent sensor ability allow for a quick commute to work, with
> enough cargo space for a brief case and/or laptop.
>
>                 One of the radios is used for GPS Positioning, while
> the other is usually used for broadcast media for the entertainment of
> the driver.
>
>                 Due to the high performance of the grav vehicles now
> being produced Home government has tightened the vehicle licensing
> regulations and an air/raft license is now required in order to reduce
> the number of high speed low altitude accidents and collisions that
> had increased as a direct result of the introduction of consumer grav
> vehicles.
>
> *Dooly Class Grav Palanquin – self drive*
>
> Designed by Ewan Quibell 2026-09-27
>
> Updated 2026-09-27
>
> *CraftID:*
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>
>
> Dooly Grav Palanquin (Self Drive), TL10, Cr 36,402
>
> UPP=xxx01x, INT=0, EDU=1
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> *Hull:*
>
>
>
> 1/1, Disp=0.13, Conf=1SL Open, Armor=2E
>
> Loaded=0.13323 tons, Unloaded=0.09715 tons
>
> *Power:*
>
>
>
> 1/2, Battery=0.0373 Mw, Duration=13 hours 53 minute
>
> *Loco:*
>
>
>
> 1/2, Low Power H-Grav=0.4 ton, MaxAcel=3 G, Agility=0
>
> NOE=40 kph, Cruise=900 kph, Top=1200 kph,
>
> *Comm:*
>
>
>
> Radio=Distant x2
>
> *Sensors:*
>
>
>
> Radar=Distant, Headlight, Magnetic Sensor, Environmental Sensor
>
> ActObjScan=Form
>
> *Off:*
>
>
>
> -
>
> *Def:*
>
>
>
> +2
>
> *Brain:*
>
>
>
> NHR Low Function 10
>
> CPU=Linear x7, Storage=Standard x11
>
> FundLogic=LowData, FundCmd=LimitedBasic
>
> Software=Grav Vehicle-1
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> *Control:*
>
>
>
> Panel=Dynamic Linked x1
>
> *Accom:*
>
>
>
> Crew=1 (Passenger), Seats=None x1
>
> Inertial Compensation
>
> *Other:*
>
>
>
> Cargo=0.036 kl
>
> ObjSize=Small, EmLevel=Faint
>
> *Comment:*
>
>
>
> Cost in Quantity=Cr 29,121
>
> The Dooly Class Grav Palanquin – self drive is produced by
> Christchurch Corporation on Home and was designed for the higher end
> of the consumer market aimed specifically at the commuter who would
> like a more dignified vehicle than a Grav Bike.
>
>                 The self drive version swaps the computer for a NHR
> Low Function 10 Robotic Brain with the software required to safely
> navigate to the passenger’s chosen destination.
>
>                 The self drive version has considerably more
> endurance, increased acceleration (not that it’s normally used) and is
> sold to those consumers who do not have a requisite air/raft license
> in order to drive themselves.
>
>
I assume the difference in weight and price is primarily due to not
having a full-sized, albeit low-grade, computer.

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Rupert Boleyn <xxxxxx@gmail.com>