Tramp Freighters; PCs with Two transports?

[LTAaripJasall]

Quick GM question. Running a game of Tramp Freighters and my murderhobos in space are about to cleanse a ship of it's slaver crew and take it for their second ship.

Granted, I could list any number of reasons why they couldn't take a second ship for their own, but it might be interesting to see the players try to pay for the upkeep and maintenance on two freighters, but aside from gamemaster fiat saying they can't (by way of some random lockdown that was put into place, or other prohibiting factor that prevents the PCs from taking the second ship) What are the pros and cons that other GMs have seen with their PCs obtaining a second vessel?

What interesting ideas can you throw my way to spice up the game and make it more interesting with this new wrinkle?

Again, the short version: PCs about to get a second ship, and I feel hesitant to say "nope, you can't do that" just because. Looking for feedback and advice on where to move forward from here.

[Mamatried]

I had a group that was aiming to become a smuggler/pirate guild, they actually in the end got a small base up and running and three ships.
It was upkeep, but in the end it became too detailed and we made it all into NPCs, only using command to boost things as needed, if needed

[LTAaripJasall]

[Mamatried]

[Mamatried]

naturally if the ship is large enough it can serve as a mobile base, and hold fighters/shuttles/auxilliay crafts.

And it does not have to be enormous.

Then it should be reasonable that a ship the rough size of an yt 1300 could be fitted in an existing hangar at the cost of enough smaller craft to allow the space and weight etc.

Look at minstrel space yacht, it holds 6 fighters and shuttles and is 130 meters, I think there are ways to reduce crew, buy droids if not....etc.

[LTAaripJasall]

I'm nice, but not THAT nice. We're talking about two beat up freighters, like Ghtrocs or YT-series.


Since posting this morning I've come up with a list of ideas that may not prohibit the PCs from having a second vessel, but certainly give it character and might offset some of the bonuses of having a second vessel:

- Controls juryrigged over the years and malfunction on a regular basis.
- A constant reek from the former occupants
- The ship could marked as wanted by several police forces across the sector, being owned by former slavers.
- Paying closer attention to skeleton crew difficulties.
- I could be less married to the idea of their first ship as a "character" and having plot armor, if they have a second...

[Wajeb Deb Kaadeb]

Sounds like the crew of the second ship was up to no good. I'd make sure of some of the various criminal organizations that are detailed in the various D6 supplements.

Just think...what if some group of murderhobos took out Han and Chewie just after ANH...or even during ANH. They wouldn't know that Jabba had a price on their head (Han's and Chewie's), and there this new crew goes gallivanting across the galaxy in the Falcon.

Think Jabba will say, "Oh, OK, Han's dead. Debt forgiven?"

Or, do you think Jabba would be gunning for the new owners of the Falcon?

Turns out their free ship ain't so free.

Ancient Gungan saying: You-a pays for its now-a-days, or you-a pays for it later-days. But, you-a always pays for it one ways or another!

[LTAaripJasall]

[Wajeb Deb Kaadeb]

And, when the murderhobos take the ship, they won't have a clue...

"Why are those guys chasing us?"

[MrNexx]

I remember a campaign like that.

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[Mamatried]

Slave rigging?

If the Katana fleet can be slaved then I am equally sure a freighter ot three as well can be slave rigged

[LTAaripJasall]

Yes we have about seven players. I only worry about splitting the group onto two settings and then the added difficulty of making sure each player feels that they are making an impact, or getting a turn.

[Wajeb Deb Kaadeb]

I ran a group with 10 players one time. I would not call it a success. People always trying to hog the spotlight. Otherwise, it was a long, long time before the GM (me) got around to you.

I tried to give everybody equal time, but it felt like I'd stay a few moments with someone, then move to another, and it was back to waiting for those not in the action.

I really prefer smaller groups today. My idea group is one GM and three or four players.

Plus, I have a rule that everybody has to show up and play, or I don't run the game. I had that rule for a long time, and it tends to help players prioritize the game and get to the sessions. Everybody's life always gets in the way, even if you play once a month, so I think the game should be at least as important as going to a college class or going to the gym. With less players, it makes getting together easier.

[Mamatried]