On 4/17/2020 7:26 AM, Timothy Collinson
- timothy.collinson at port.ac.uk (via tml list) wrote:
I quite agree!
It's why I came up with the Hampshire-class yacht for
my Second Scions' Society adventure.
Forget the piddling little yachts you've seen, think more
Downtown Abbey in space! This could carry an owner and family
plus 12 guests (with partner + 2 servants apiece) with room for
100 servants.
I really ought to get this published... I just can't help
feeling it would be better with Part III which I've not written
yet.
tc
I'd love to see it.
One of the big issues is cost. I look at real-world costs and even
the cheapest jump capable ship is often grossly more expensive than
a small luxury yacht. And then when you get into larger shipping,
say a good sized cruise ship that's designed for tier 1 luxury, you
can buy one (not staff or maintain, but buy) for less than $250m.
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