Source: Technical Readout 3057
Mass: 3,700 tons
Armament:
2 Long Range Missle 10 Racks
3 Large Lasers
6 Medium Lasers
3 tons LRM ammunition
The massive Quad RanTech Fusion Drive system of the Seeker makes it one of the fastest DropShips of its size. The Seeker was designed to carry a scout battalion into hostile territory and can operate independently of support vessels for extended periods of time. Energy weapons dominate the Seeker's arsenal and LRM launchers provide additional long-range firepower. The design�s ample cargo holds contain spare parts, food supplies and water tanks, allowing the craft to operate for up to four months without taking on supplies.
The large drive system, which accounts for almost a third of the Seeker's mass, primarily consists of four small fusion reactors. Each reactor is independently operated and shielded, which allows engineers to safely work on a single reactor without having to shut down the entire drive system. In an emergency, the craft can survive on a single reactor, and it is not unknown for Seekers to operate on only two reactors for an extended period.
The Seeker's unique reconfigurable main bays can accommodate a wide range of cargoes. Normally the DropShip carries 64 light vehicles and 4 platoons of infantry, but it is not unusual to see a Seeker carrying only 48 vehicles, with the extra space being used for a lance of BattleMechs. Some Seekers even carry pairs of aerospace fighters in their vehicle bays. However, those modified bays are not as efficient as dedicated fighter bays, and so launching and recovering fighters from such ships takes three times as long as normal. The Seeker's crew and passenger quarters are fairly luxurious by military DropShip standards. To complement its capabilities as a forward reconnaissance craft, the Seeker is also equipped with an extensive medical facility that is adequately equipped to handle most emergencies.