Luftmaus Ether Transport

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Luftmaus Ether Transport

Technical Specifications

The opportunity for profit in trade between Earth and Mars is immense. The primary obstacle to this trade is finding a cost-effective way to transport cargo across the gulf of stars. The Ætherwerks Design Bureau of Munich Germany has designed and produced a large cheap (relatively) flyer capable of moving several hundred of tons of cargo between the worlds.

To save money, hydrogen lift was used in lieu of liftwood. Furthermore, the German Zeppelin ether propeller was used in lieu of more efficient foreign patents. Although less powerful per ton, the Zeppelin propeller is more cost effective and robust. The result is a large reliable flyer whose total cost is less then just the hull of a comparable liftwood flyer.

Armor: 0
Hull: 10 (hydrogen lift)
Speed: 1 (1)
Engine: 250 horsepower
Petrol: 10 tons
Endurance: 20 days
Altitude: Orbital
Tonnage: 245 tons dryweight
Cargo: 755 tons
Price: f94,400
Crew: 24 + 10 passengers

Armament: None

So far, two Luftmaus Ether Transports have been built, with contracts signed for two more under construction (to be finished in early 1890). The German military is considering funding the construction of another two for use as military transports.

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