Now for some
Wilds 1248: Ships:
65,020 dtons bulk wheat in a :
TL-11
Far Trader (A2) with a 62dtn hold = 1000.3225 loads.
Smaller hold by 5dtons takes 29 more loads.
TL9
Morraine-class Free Trader (A1) with a 83dtn hold = 783.37349 loads,
No Change
TL9
Subbie 'Fat Trader' 400dtn Subsidized freighter (R) with a 213dtn hold = 291.1737 loads.
No Change
TL-11
Muleteer*-class 400dtn Jump tug (J2 (1)/1G) with 400dtns of capacity cargo containers (formerly used to shift 1x 400dtn
Shukugan-class SDB as seen in
CT-Traders & Gunboats)-or a poor pocket empire's freight tractor = 155.05 loads.
TL-12
Bastien-class 600dtn Subsidized Liner (M) converted, with a 152dtn hold = 408.02631 loads.
TL-11
Conestoga*-class 600dtn Jump tug (J2 (1)/1G)capable of moving a 1kton light monitor 1 parsec, as seen in
MT-Operation: Vigilante, again as a poor empire's freight tractor in 1kton of cargo containers = 62.02 loads.
TL-13+
Purcell-class 1kton Bulk freighter (XT) (J1/1G) with a 623dtn cargo hold = 99.550561 loads.
* My names for these un-named vessels.
[EDIT]
Now in figuring extra expense by
roboject's fine analysis of trade, traffic, and starport cost,
shuttle craft will be needed for the two "poor-pocket empire's" freight tractor ships, as well as a converted to cargo carrier former Xboat tender.
Obviously in the above, the J-1 larger capacity vessels thrive on a Main. In light of the collapse, and that many Mains and clusters have dead worlds between those still habitable, the spur to re-establish refueling station colonies becomes prevalent to maintain these relic unstreamlined vessels. The smaller ships will wilderness refuel until such outposts can be erected, and then give way to larger surviving ships as time goes by.
Sorry, I'd forgotten to add this bit earlier folks!