F-38A Talon

Designation: Medium fighter
Length: 17.40 m
Mass: 15,000 kg
Max speed: 380 kps
Aft. speed: 1000 kps
Max Y/P/R: 80/80/80 deg/s
Armor (F/B/L/R): 90/80/70/70
Shields (F/B): 70/70
Missile decoys: 2
Manufacturer: Martina Nostra

Introduced in 2642, the Talon's low afterburner speed made it unsuitable for the frontlines. However, it proved to be a valuable asset for Militia squadrons in peripheral sectors like Gemini. Many Talons have also found their way into criminal gangs.

Artemis-class

Designation: Light Courier Ship
Length: 32.12 m
Mass: 38,700 kg
Max speed: 670 kps
Aft. speed: 1700 kps
Max Y/P/R: 90/40/90 deg/s
Armor (F/B/L/R): 30/30/25/25
Shields (F/B): 25/25
Missile decoys: none
Manufacturer: Averson Dynamics

The 2662 model of the Artemis is most certainly the fastest ship available to civilians. As a courier ship, the Artemis is equipped with only the most marginal defences - the ship is designed to run away from trouble, and is exceedingly good at it.

Tarsus-class

Designation: Merchant Scout
Length: 25.32 m
Mass: 40,000 kg
Max speed: 300 kps
Aft. speed: 900 kps
Max Y/P/R: 40/40/50 deg/s
Armor (F/B/L/R): 100/100/80/80
Shields (F/B): 100/100
Missile decoys: none
Manufacturer: Origin Systems

At the turn of the century, the Tarsus was a revolutionary light reconnaisance ship designed specifically for the Exploratory Corps. Long since retired from service, many ships of this class have found their way into the hands of private owners.

Errant-class

Designation: Merchantman
Length: 51.50 m
Mass: 100,000 kg
Max speed: 150 kps
Aft. speed: No afterburner system
Max Y/P/R: 35/35/35 deg/s
Armor (F/B/L/R): 130/100/110/110
Shields (F/B): 160/160
Missile decoys: none
Manufacturer: Proxima Spaceworks

Designed in 2614, the Errant is an old but still popular commercial vessel. Its modular design allows it to fill many different roles, and makes it easy to upgrade.

Free Trader-class

Designation: Transport
Length: 83.00 m
Mass: 200,000 kg
Max speed: 150 kps
Aft. speed: No afterburner system
Max Y/P/R: 20/20/20 deg/s
Armor (F/B/L/R): 240/240/200/200
Shields (F/B): 300/300
Missile decoys: none
Manufacturer: Origin Systems

As a civilian transport ship, The Free Trader class is second in popularity only to the newest models of the Drayman. Amongst Confed pilots who so frequently need to escort it, however, this poorly-armed ship is universally detested.