(YJR1.0)  PELADINE EARLY YEARS SHIPS 

       Prior to their date with destiny with the Lyrans, the Peladine were unaware of other starfaring power, and as such, they did not field a fleet of warships. Beginning in Y100, however, they did construct ships for exploring beyond their home system.

(YJR1.2)  EARLY EXPLORATION SHIP (YEX):  The ship upon which the Peladine Fleet would later be based, this ship was an explorer, armed only for dealing with the occasional space monster. The traditions of large laboratory facilities began with this class, which also boasted a pair of rare (for the Early Years) special sensors for survey work. A large cargo hold was located between the two shuttlebays, both for survey equipment and for bringing home new-found riches.

        When the time came to build a fleet, the heavy cruiser was based upon this ship. A very few YEXs were converted to CAs, but the conversion was both extensive and expensive, and most CAs were new construction.

        Balcony positions:  3 left + 3 right.