Vehicle Handbook Update 2026 - Now Here!

[Arkathan]

XLOOKUP() isn't the issue - it's use of the default parameter values, which are an Excel XOOKUP() thing only. And using CONCAT() instead of CONCATENATE().

Still very grateful to have it, though.

Come to think of it, I had problems with the concat() as well.
Glad you got it working.

 

[ResslynHalvik]

I have been trying to use the 2026 VHB to spec the IISS air/raft from JTAS 6. The VHB version comes in at nearly 2.5x the cost, around 2.5 MCr. Is this to be expected, or am I doing something wrong?

 

[Arkathan]

There is a field for discounts (W3). I would not expect the discount to be THAT big. Without specs I can't go deeper.
The core book air raft comes in on target though, and it was made under the previous system.

 

[Endie]

I have been trying to use the 2026 VHB to spec the IISS air/raft from JTAS 6. The VHB version comes in at nearly 2.5x the cost, around 2.5 MCr. Is this to be expected, or am I doing something wrong?

It’s a new system.

I think we have to draw the inevitable conclusion that the author in JTAS 6 couldn’t even be bothered to invent a Time Machine, travel years forward in time to spring 2026, grab a copy of the VHB published that glorious year, take it back with them and responsibly design an air/raft that complies with that future system, thus ensuring a basic level of compatibility. Sheer laziness. You should demand a refund.

 

[Arkathan]

JTAS 6 came out before the previous edition of vehicles, so there is no telling what was used to make the scout air/raft.

 

[Libris]

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LUXURY INTERIOR
Luxury interior space is anything but common areas. Any number of Spaces can become luxury space with increasing levels of high-end amenities, the variety of which are too vast to specify in all but general terms. At higher Tech Levels, more advanced systems, including holographic entertainment become available. Each level of luxury space provides an increasing multiplier to Comfort Points of the Space it occupies. A vehicle with a luxury exterior often has an interior with the best luxury available at its Tech Level, although perhaps only for the passenger compartment. If the entire interior space accessible by occupants (or at least passengers or residents, the crew might have common areas) then the vehicle’s rating for SOC increases by +1.

Luxury interior space does not consume extra Spaces but increases the luxury of common areas. An entertainment system of appropriate quality is included but an additional system would add more features and still add Comfort Points. Improved, Enhanced and Advanced luxury space requires a powered vehicle.

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I’m not quite getting this - the first paragraph excludes common areas and the second includes it (!?)

I presume this can effectively be applied applied to existing spaces that crew and/or passengers occupy and would optionally extend to anything else that you cared to designate as luxury interior like bunks, freshers, galleys, and even cargo area - I’ve seen a Rolls Royce with a nicer boot/trunk than my Nissan’s cabin. Is it applied to Common areas?

 

[Limpin Legin]

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LUXURY INTERIOR
Luxury interior space is anything but common areas. Any number of Spaces can become luxury space with increasing levels of high-end amenities, the variety of which are too vast to specify in all but general terms. At higher Tech Levels, more advanced systems, including holographic entertainment become available. Each level of luxury space provides an increasing multiplier to Comfort Points of the Space it occupies. A vehicle with a luxury exterior often has an interior with the best luxury available at its Tech Level, although perhaps only for the passenger compartment. If the entire interior space accessible by occupants (or at least passengers or residents, the crew might have common areas) then the vehicle’s rating for SOC increases by +1.

Luxury interior space does not consume extra Spaces but increases the luxury of common areas. An entertainment system of appropriate quality is included but an additional system would add more features and still add Comfort Points. Improved, Enhanced and Advanced luxury space requires a powered vehicle.

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I’m not quite getting this - the first paragraph excludes common areas and the second includes it (!?)

I presume this can effectively be applied applied to existing spaces that crew and/or passengers occupy and would optionally extend to anything else that you cared to designate as luxury interior like bunks, freshers, galleys, and even cargo area - I’ve seen a Rolls Royce with a nicer boot/trunk than my Nissan’s cabin. Is it applied to Common areas?

I think the first paragraph should read "Luxury interior space is anything but common" , and scrub the mention of "areas." Then you can have the second line mentioned in a more complementary way, without contradiction.

 

[Arkathan]

Pretty sure Limpin Legion is correct. Try adding luxury space to common areas on @Geir 's spreadsheet to confirm the intent.
Or look at the VyrtyByrd, and count luxury spaces there. It has a luxury area split from a crew area.(Away from my book or I'd check it)

 

[Terry Mixon]

It does apply to common areas as well. The first part is just poorly worded.

 

[apastuszak]

Maybe I missed it in the thread… When is the hardback shipping?