[gurps] TL10 ocean going

[Onno Meyer]

> What would TL10 sea-going vessels be like?  Specifically, on 50 year  
> old TL10(11) colony on a world that has 95% hydrographic coverage?   
> This is a Star Trek (30 years before the original series) universe.  
> I've set the Federation tech level at 11^ with medical tech at 9.
> --
> Captain Joy

* There are some exotic developments with twin hulls and other hull
  forms. In GURPS Vehicles terms, fine and very fine lines should be
  common.

* In a Trek-based universe, what about antimatter power plants for 
  larger ships? It might not be the perfect marine technology, but 
  a young colony might decide to use the same technology as their 
  spacecraft. 

* Advanced electronics (compared to the present day) allow smaller 
  crews. classic Trek isn't strong on AI, but the bridge crews 
  would be small. 

Onno