Source: Technical Readout 3057
Mass: 3,500 tons
Armament:
1 Large Laser
6 Medium Lasers
2 Small Lasers
1 ton LRM Ammunition
The Buccaneer has become one of the most popular cargo haulers ever produced. Initially designed in the early 2700s as a military craft, the Buccaneer failed to win a Star League contract for a �Mech transport. The vessel�s designers then made a few modifications to the Buccaneer and marketed it as a merchant vessel.
Three large cargo holds provide the Buccaneer's cargo space. Two 1,000-ton holds are located on either side of the fuselage, and the third hold, situated above the transit drive, accommodates 300 tons. The two main bays can be modified to carry up to 36 light vehicles.
The standard 12-man crew, more than adequate for the vessel, occupy an area directly forward of the cargo section, with each crew member in a spacious single-occupancy room. The Buccaneer also has excellent recreation and mess facilities, which make a tour on a Buccaneer one of the most sought-after assignments in any Inner Sphere fleet. The Buccaneer�s command deck is situated forward of the crew quarters. This deck is fairly cramped and is usually used only for flight and weapon controls. Communications are handled from a separate cabin directly aft of the bridge.