Pizzuto Industries has been releasing new models of personal interplanetary spacecraft under its PS-Series line since late 2020. These are representative of the ‘middle of the road’ class of civilian personal spacecraft, able to travel farther than an in-system shuttle (which usually lacks the capability to travel from planet to planet), but still being unable to travel at FTL speeds under their own power. Commonly used by bounty hunters, wealthy corporate managers, and celebrities, these craft are a common sight at civilian spaceports across the Terran Alliance.

The PS-series is based on the successful Janus-class runabout chassis developed by Pizzuto Industries, and is cross-compatible with it for most hardware purposes, which helps keep manufacturing costs down (thus making the ship affordable), as well as aiding lowering repair and upkeep costs for the vehicle.

Even though it can already make use of the highly customizable nature of the Janus-class chassis, the PS-class takes full advantage of the space normally used for Higgs Drive systems to add even more customizability to the hull. This flexible spacecraft can be outfitted for passenger transport, cargo hauling, luxury transport, and any number of other roles. It is even capable of being used as a light gunship when properly configured, though the licensing fees and taxes to maintain a weapons loadout permit is cost-prohibitive for most people.

The PS-series’ most notable feature is its ability to be upgraded to full Janus-class capability at a later date. This entails the installation of a ZPR power system (the PS-series does not require one, since it lacks a Higgs Drive), the Higgs Drive systems, and a Wirehead interface tank. The upgrade costs 500,000 Credits and uses 7 Emplacement Points. Completing the upgrade takes approximately 20 Days at a properly-outfitted facility, decreases the amount of passenger capacity by 1, increases the crew needed by 1 (the wirehead), and increase the Strength of the ship by +6. This is referred to as the PSJ Upgrade.

The Hull Number designation for the PS-series resets every time a new model year is released. The basic format is PS<year><hull number (3 digits with leading zeroes)>. For example, a PS-series from the 2025 model year that was the 14th hull laid down would have the hull number designation of PS2025014

Cost: 1,000,000 Credits (750,000 used)
Availability: Licensed

Colossal space transport
Initiative +X
Senses
Perception +X
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Defenses
Reflex XX = 10 + 2 (Dex) + 8 (Armor Or Heroic Level)
flat-footed XX = 10 + 8 (Armor Or Heroic Level)
Fortitude 27 = 10 + 17 (STR)
+8 armor
HP 150/150
DR 15
SR None
Damage Threshold 77 (Fort Defense + Size Mod [50])
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Speed
Fly 12 squares (max velocity 1,000 km/h)
Fly 2 squares (starship scale)
Fighting Space
16x30x5 or 1 square (starship scale)
Cover
Total (crew)
Grapple +X = X (BaseATK) + 17 (STR) + 20 (Size)
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Abilities
Strength 44
Dexterity 14
Constitution –
Intelligence 16
Skills
Initiative +X
Mechanics +X
Perception +X
Pilot +X
Use Computer +X
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Crew: 2 (Pilot, Engineer)
AI: None Required
Passengers: 1
Cargo: 5 tons
Consumables: 1 month
Carried Craft: None
Payload: None
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No Weapons
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Hardpoint Options (4 Slots. 1 slot for any mine/bomb/missile. Mines/Bombs/Missile that are for Colossal or larger vessels require 2 slots)
NO HARDPOINTS
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System	EP	Component Details
Basic Luxury Upgrade	1
Passenger Quarters	10
UNUSED EP	24	Empty space available for use for new additions