Showcasing the workhorses of space, Traders and Gunboats details a veritable fleet of civilian and quasi-military ships that can be found throughout the galaxy. Each entry comes complete with a history of the ship, notable elements in its construction, and comprehensive deck plans, ensuring you are never caught short when a boarding action takes place!These ships can be used in a multitude of settings, as variants on their designs can be found throughout science fiction. This book allows you to instantly expand the variety and multitude of ships in the galaxy.