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Line 6: | Class = Medium aerospace fighter | Class = Medium aerospace fighter | Tech Base = Star League | Tech Base = Star League − | Cost = 3,246,490 [[C-bill]]s<ref name=CO107>''Combat Operations'', p. 107</ref> + | Cost = 3,246,490 C-bills<ref name=CO107>''Combat Operations'', p. 107</ref> + | Introduced = [[2717]] | production year=2657 | production year=2657 | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1250/gotha-gtha-500 MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1250/gotha-gtha-500 MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> Line 13:
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Line 32: In [[2654]], [[New Age Systems]] were able to secure the services of five of the greatest fighter pilots (drafted from the [[Free Worlds League]]'s [[Nova Squadron School of Combat]]) and most skilled fighter combat-repair technicians in the [[Star League Defense Force]] at the time to assist in the development of a new medium weight fighter. By the end of the three-year study, the engineers at New Age Systems had produced three prototypes of the ''Gotha'' which attempted to balance the influences and opinions of the pilots and technicians, of which the 500 series proved the most successful.<ref name=TRO2750-72-73>''Technical Readout: 2750'', p. 72-73 - "Gotha Fighter Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO50U238-239/> In [[2654]], [[New Age Systems]] were able to secure the services of five of the greatest fighter pilots (drafted from the [[Free Worlds League]]'s [[Nova Squadron School of Combat]]) and most skilled fighter combat-repair technicians in the [[Star League Defense Force]] at the time to assist in the development of a new medium weight fighter. By the end of the three-year study, the engineers at New Age Systems had produced three prototypes of the ''Gotha'' which attempted to balance the influences and opinions of the pilots and technicians, of which the 500 series proved the most successful.<ref name=TRO2750-72-73>''Technical Readout: 2750'', p. 72-73 - "Gotha Fighter Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO50U238-239/> − While at the slower end of the medium weight class, the sleek fighter carries 13 tons of [[CarbonDale IV]] [[ferro-aluminum]] armor, giving the ''Gotha'' significant protection. The use of well-known and regarded equipment earned top marks from technicians assigned to the fighter, save the tendency of targeting and tracking system to jam other systems on the craft for a few seconds when initialized at full power and range.<ref name=TRO2750-72-73/><ref name=TRO50U238-239/> + While at the slower end of the medium weight class, the sleek fighter carries 13 tons of [[CarbonDale IV]] [[ferro-aluminum]] armor, giving ''Gotha'' significant protection. The use of well-known and regarded equipment earned top marks from technicians assigned to the fighter, save the tendency of targeting and tracking system to jam other systems on the craft for a few seconds when initialized at full power and range.<ref name=TRO2750-72-73/><ref name=TRO50U238-239/> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== Line 38:
Line 38: ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; GTHA-100 : The 100 series prototype saw trials in [[Marik]] space, using a smaller though more reliable engine to increase the number and variety of weaponry. In particular the weapons suite featured more missiles, with the 100 series carrying an [[SRM-4]] in each wing. BV (2.0) = 1,301<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 344</ref> + *;GTHA-100 : The 100 series prototype saw trials in [[Marik]] space, using a smaller though more reliable engine to increase the number and variety of weaponry. In particular the weapons suite featured more missiles, with the 100 series carrying an [[SRM-4]] in each wing. BV (2.0) = 1,301<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 344</ref> − *; GTHA-300 : The 300 series reduced the weapons in favor of heavier armor protection. This model has 16 tons of armor, far more than most medium fighters, but was less well received than the 100 series, mostly because the bulky armor makes the craft difficult to handle in an atmosphere. BV (2.0) = 1,463<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 345</ref> + *;GTHA-300 : The 300 series reduced the weapons in favor of heavier armor protection. This model has 16 tons of armor, far more than most medium fighters, but was less well received than the 100 series, mostly because the bulky armor makes the craft difficult to handle in an atmosphere. BV (2.0) = 1,463<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 345</ref> − *; GTHA-400 : The 400 series was introduced during the [[Succession Wars era]]. Its weapon complement is identical to the 300 Series, but removes some of that model's armor and installs a larger engine. BV (2.0) = 1,364<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 346</ref> + *;GTHA-400 : The 400 series was introduced during the [[Succession Wars era]]. Its weapon complement is identical to the 300 Series, but removes some of that model's armor and installs a larger engine. BV (2.0) = 1,364<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 346</ref> − *; GTHA-500b : The 500b variant of the GTHA-500 ''Gotha'', deployed exclusively with [[SLDF Royal units|SLDF Royal]] commands, upgrades the ''Gotha'' by switching to 12 [[double heat sink]]s, and replacing the [[PPC]] with a [[large pulse laser]]. The [[LRM-15]]s are also slaved to an [[Artemis IV FCS]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 169, "SLDF Royal Variant"</ref>. BV (2.0) = 1,545<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 40</ref> + *;GTHA-500b : The 500b variant of the GTHA-500 ''Gotha'', deployed exclusively with [[SLDF Royal units|SLDF Royal]] commands, upgrades the ''Gotha'' by switching to 12 [[double heat sink]]s, and replacing the [[PPC]] with a [[large pulse laser]]. The [[LRM-15]]s are also slaved to an [[Artemis IV FCS]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 169, "SLDF Royal Variant"</ref>. BV (2.0) = 1,545<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 40</ref> − *; GTHA-600 : The [[Jihad]]-era variant of the ''Gotha'' mounts a [[snub-nose PPC]] in nose of the craft, along with two [[ER medium laser]]s. A pair of [[SRM-6]] launchers, carrying 30 rounds, and a [[small laser]] are mounted under each wing, while a pair of [[medium laser]]s are mounted facing aft. The speed of the ''Gotha'' is improved, and 14 [[double heat sink]]s replace the standard models. <ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Clan & Star League)'', p. 296</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,549<ref>''Master Unit List: Battle Values'', p. 179</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 348</ref> + *;GTHA-600 : The [[Jihad]]-era variant of the ''Gotha'' mounts a [[snub-nose PPC]] in nose of the craft, along with two [[ER medium laser]]s. A pair of [[SRM-6]] launchers, carrying 30 rounds, and a [[small laser]] are mounted under each wing, while a pair of [[medium laser]]s are mounted facing aft. The speed of the ''Gotha'' is improved, and 14 [[double heat sink]]s replace the standard models. <ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Clan & Star League)'', p. 296</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,549<ref>''Master Unit List: Battle Values'', p. 179</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 348</ref> == Notable Pilots == == Notable Pilots == − * [[Charles Sinclair]] - A [[Com Guards|Com Guard]] ''Gotha'' pilot, Charles Sinclair's valor and sacrifice on [[Tukayyid]] would be honored with the creation of the [[Sinclair Wings]], the Com Guards' highest award for aerospace fighter pilots.<ref name=CS-83>''ComStar'', p. 83 - "New Orders - New ComStar - Organization - Com Guards in Reformation - Com Guard Decorations</ref> + *[[Charles Sinclair]] - A [[Com Guards|Com Guard]] ''Gotha'' pilot, Charles Sinclair's valor and sacrifice on [[Tukayyid]] would be honored with the creation of the [[Sinclair Wings]], the Com Guards' highest award for aerospace fighter pilots.<ref name=CS-83>''ComStar'', p. 83 - "New Orders - New ComStar - Organization - Com Guards in Reformation - Com Guard Decorations</ref> ==Related Designs== ==Related Designs== ''[[Goth]]'' - [[Clan Cloud Cobra]] used the ''Gotha'' as the base design for their ''Goth'' OmniFighter.<ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 50</ref> ''[[Goth]]'' - [[Clan Cloud Cobra]] used the ''Gotha'' as the base design for their ''Goth'' OmniFighter.<ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 50</ref> − − ==Notes== − * Author [[Blaine Lee Pardoe]] stated in a [https://web.archive.org/web/20221102192457/https://blainepardoe.wordpress.com/2018/08/16/out-of-the-archives-the-battlemechs-i-wrote-about-or-designed/ blog entry] that, according to his memory which he admitted could be wrong, the ''Gotha'' was among the aerospace fighters for which he wrote the original background as initially published in TRO:2750; for some of these he also designed the stats. ==Gallery== ==Gallery== Line 62:
Line 59: Gotha ASF TRO3055U.png|''Gotha'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade|TRO:3050 Upgrade]]'' Gotha ASF TRO3055U.png|''Gotha'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade|TRO:3050 Upgrade]]'' </gallery> </gallery> + + ==Notes== + * Author [[Blaine Lee Pardoe]] stated in a [https://blainepardoe.wordpress.com/2018/08/16/out-of-the-archives-the-battlemechs-i-wrote-about-or-designed/ blog entry] that, according to his memory which he admitted could be wrong, the ''Gotha'' was among the aerospace fighters for which he wrote the original background as initially published in TRO:2750; for some of these he also designed the stats. ==References== ==References==
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| Class = Medium aerospace fighter | | Class = Medium aerospace fighter | ||
| Tech Base = Star League | | Tech Base = Star League | ||
| − | | Cost = 3,246,490 | + | | Cost = 3,246,490 C-bills<ref name=CO107>''Combat Operations'', p. 107</ref> |
| + | | Introduced = [[2717]] | ||
| production year=2657 | | production year=2657 | ||
| year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1250/gotha-gtha-500 MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1250/gotha-gtha-500 MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
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| frame = [[Saroyan 2.5]] | | frame = [[Saroyan 2.5]] | ||
| power plant = [[Piker 180]] | | power plant = [[Piker 180]] | ||
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| Fuel = 6 tons | | Fuel = 6 tons | ||
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In [[2654]], [[New Age Systems]] were able to secure the services of five of the greatest fighter pilots (drafted from the [[Free Worlds League]]'s [[Nova Squadron School of Combat]]) and most skilled fighter combat-repair technicians in the [[Star League Defense Force]] at the time to assist in the development of a new medium weight fighter. By the end of the three-year study, the engineers at New Age Systems had produced three prototypes of the ''Gotha'' which attempted to balance the influences and opinions of the pilots and technicians, of which the 500 series proved the most successful.<ref name=TRO2750-72-73>''Technical Readout: 2750'', p. 72-73 - "Gotha Fighter Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO50U238-239/> | In [[2654]], [[New Age Systems]] were able to secure the services of five of the greatest fighter pilots (drafted from the [[Free Worlds League]]'s [[Nova Squadron School of Combat]]) and most skilled fighter combat-repair technicians in the [[Star League Defense Force]] at the time to assist in the development of a new medium weight fighter. By the end of the three-year study, the engineers at New Age Systems had produced three prototypes of the ''Gotha'' which attempted to balance the influences and opinions of the pilots and technicians, of which the 500 series proved the most successful.<ref name=TRO2750-72-73>''Technical Readout: 2750'', p. 72-73 - "Gotha Fighter Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO50U238-239/> | ||
| − | While at the slower end of the medium weight class, the sleek fighter carries 13 tons of [[CarbonDale IV]] [[ferro-aluminum]] armor, giving | + | While at the slower end of the medium weight class, the sleek fighter carries 13 tons of [[CarbonDale IV]] [[ferro-aluminum]] armor, giving ''Gotha'' significant protection. The use of well-known and regarded equipment earned top marks from technicians assigned to the fighter, save the tendency of targeting and tracking system to jam other systems on the craft for a few seconds when initialized at full power and range.<ref name=TRO2750-72-73/><ref name=TRO50U238-239/> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *; GTHA-100 : The 100 series prototype saw trials in [[Marik]] space, using a smaller though more reliable engine to increase the number and variety of weaponry. In particular the weapons suite featured more missiles, with the 100 series carrying an [[SRM-4]] in each wing. BV (2.0) = 1,301<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 344</ref> | + | *;GTHA-100 : The 100 series prototype saw trials in [[Marik]] space, using a smaller though more reliable engine to increase the number and variety of weaponry. In particular the weapons suite featured more missiles, with the 100 series carrying an [[SRM-4]] in each wing. BV (2.0) = 1,301<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 344</ref> |
| − | *; GTHA-300 : The 300 series reduced the weapons in favor of heavier armor protection. This model has 16 tons of armor, far more than most medium fighters, but was less well received than the 100 series, mostly because the bulky armor makes the craft difficult to handle in an atmosphere. BV (2.0) = 1,463<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 345</ref> | + | *;GTHA-300 : The 300 series reduced the weapons in favor of heavier armor protection. This model has 16 tons of armor, far more than most medium fighters, but was less well received than the 100 series, mostly because the bulky armor makes the craft difficult to handle in an atmosphere. BV (2.0) = 1,463<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 345</ref> |
| − | *; GTHA-400 : The 400 series was introduced during the [[Succession Wars era]]. Its weapon complement is identical to the 300 Series, but removes some of that model's armor and installs a larger engine. BV (2.0) = 1,364<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 346</ref> | + | *;GTHA-400 : The 400 series was introduced during the [[Succession Wars era]]. Its weapon complement is identical to the 300 Series, but removes some of that model's armor and installs a larger engine. BV (2.0) = 1,364<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 346</ref> |
| − | *; GTHA-500b : The 500b variant of the GTHA-500 ''Gotha'', deployed exclusively with [[SLDF Royal units|SLDF Royal]] commands, upgrades the ''Gotha'' by switching to 12 [[double heat sink]]s, and replacing the [[PPC]] with a [[large pulse laser]]. The [[LRM-15]]s are also slaved to an [[Artemis IV FCS]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 169, "SLDF Royal Variant"</ref>. BV (2.0) = 1,545<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 40</ref> | + | *;GTHA-500b : The 500b variant of the GTHA-500 ''Gotha'', deployed exclusively with [[SLDF Royal units|SLDF Royal]] commands, upgrades the ''Gotha'' by switching to 12 [[double heat sink]]s, and replacing the [[PPC]] with a [[large pulse laser]]. The [[LRM-15]]s are also slaved to an [[Artemis IV FCS]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 169, "SLDF Royal Variant"</ref>. BV (2.0) = 1,545<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 40</ref> |
| − | *; GTHA-600 : The [[Jihad]]-era variant of the ''Gotha'' mounts a [[snub-nose PPC]] in nose of the craft, along with two [[ER medium laser]]s. A pair of [[SRM-6]] launchers, carrying 30 rounds, and a [[small laser]] are mounted under each wing, while a pair of [[medium laser]]s are mounted facing aft. The speed of the ''Gotha'' is improved, and 14 [[double heat sink]]s replace the standard models. <ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Clan & Star League)'', p. 296</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,549<ref>''Master Unit List: Battle Values'', p. 179</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 348</ref> | + | *;GTHA-600 : The [[Jihad]]-era variant of the ''Gotha'' mounts a [[snub-nose PPC]] in nose of the craft, along with two [[ER medium laser]]s. A pair of [[SRM-6]] launchers, carrying 30 rounds, and a [[small laser]] are mounted under each wing, while a pair of [[medium laser]]s are mounted facing aft. The speed of the ''Gotha'' is improved, and 14 [[double heat sink]]s replace the standard models. <ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Clan & Star League)'', p. 296</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,549<ref>''Master Unit List: Battle Values'', p. 179</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 348</ref> |
== Notable Pilots == | == Notable Pilots == | ||
| − | * [[Charles Sinclair]] - A [[Com Guards|Com Guard]] ''Gotha'' pilot, Charles Sinclair's valor and sacrifice on [[Tukayyid]] would be honored with the creation of the [[Sinclair Wings]], the Com Guards' highest award for aerospace fighter pilots.<ref name=CS-83>''ComStar'', p. 83 - "New Orders - New ComStar - Organization - Com Guards in Reformation - Com Guard Decorations</ref> | + | *[[Charles Sinclair]] - A [[Com Guards|Com Guard]] ''Gotha'' pilot, Charles Sinclair's valor and sacrifice on [[Tukayyid]] would be honored with the creation of the [[Sinclair Wings]], the Com Guards' highest award for aerospace fighter pilots.<ref name=CS-83>''ComStar'', p. 83 - "New Orders - New ComStar - Organization - Com Guards in Reformation - Com Guard Decorations</ref> |
==Related Designs== | ==Related Designs== | ||
''[[Goth]]'' - [[Clan Cloud Cobra]] used the ''Gotha'' as the base design for their ''Goth'' OmniFighter.<ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 50</ref> | ''[[Goth]]'' - [[Clan Cloud Cobra]] used the ''Gotha'' as the base design for their ''Goth'' OmniFighter.<ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 50</ref> | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Gotha ASF TRO3055U.png|''Gotha'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade|TRO:3050 Upgrade]]'' | Gotha ASF TRO3055U.png|''Gotha'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade|TRO:3050 Upgrade]]'' | ||
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| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | * Author [[Blaine Lee Pardoe]] stated in a [https://blainepardoe.wordpress.com/2018/08/16/out-of-the-archives-the-battlemechs-i-wrote-about-or-designed/ blog entry] that, according to his memory which he admitted could be wrong, the ''Gotha'' was among the aerospace fighters for which he wrote the original background as initially published in TRO:2750; for some of these he also designed the stats. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||