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Line 2: | image = [[File:Monsoon (Battleship) TRO3057r.png|200px]] | image = [[File:Monsoon (Battleship) TRO3057r.png|200px]] | name = ''Monsoon'' | name = ''Monsoon'' − | manufacturer = [[Terran Hegemony]] + | manufacturer = | Use = Battleship | Use = Battleship − | Tech Base = Inner Sphere + | Tech Base = [[Star League]] − | Cost = 7,360,038,000 C-bills{{cn}} + | Cost = 7,360,038,000 C-bills | Introduced = [[2368]] | Introduced = [[2368]] | production year=2368 | production year=2368 | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4660/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4660/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> − | Mass = 1,310,000 tons + | Mass = 1,310,000 − | Length = 1,108 meters + | Length = 1400 m − | Sail Diameter = 1,400 meters + | Sail Diameter = 1400 m | Fuel = 6,000 tons | Fuel = 6,000 tons | Burn Rate = 39.52 | Burn Rate = 39.52 Line 18:
Line 18: | Sail Integrity = 6 | Sail Integrity = 6 | KF Drive Integrity = 26 | KF Drive Integrity = 26 − | LF Battery = No (see variants) + | LF Battery = Partial (see below) | Armament = <span></span> | Armament = <span></span> * 8x [[NAC/30]] * 8x [[NAC/30]] Line 24:
Line 24: * 3x [[White Shark]] * 3x [[White Shark]] * 12x [[NAC/35]] * 12x [[NAC/35]] − | Armor = 2,356.5 tons [[Armor (Capital)|standard]] + | Armor = Standard Armor | DropShip Capacity = 6 | DropShip Capacity = 6 − | Crew = 572<ref name=TRO3057R/> + | Crew = 648 − * 102 Officers+ | Grav Decks = 1 x 95 meter diameter,<br> 1 x 65 meter diameter,<br> 1 x 55 meter diameter − * 420 Enlisted − * 50 Gunners − ---- − Bay Personnel: 76 − | Grav Decks = 3 (1 x 95 meters, 1 x 65 meters, and 1 x 55 meters diameter) | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 12/32 | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 12/32 − | Heat Sinks = 4,985 [[heat sink|single]] + | Heat Sinks = 4,985 [[Heat Sink|single]] | Structural Integrity = 90 | Structural Integrity = 90 | BV (1.0) = 162,704<ref name=TRO3057R>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', pp. 228–229: "Monsoon Ship Profile"</ref> | BV (1.0) = 162,704<ref name=TRO3057R>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', pp. 228–229: "Monsoon Ship Profile"</ref> − | BV (2.0) = + | BV (2.0) = ??? }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − Designed to capitalize on the technological and tactical improvements discovered through the original [[WarShips]], including the [[Dreadnought (Individual Dreadnought-class WarShip)|TAS ''Dreadnought'']], the '''''Monsoon'''''-class battleship was designed to dominate the void – and became the blueprint for subsequent ships over four centuries.<ref name=TRO3057R/> + Designed to capitalize on the technological and tactical improvements discovered through the original [[WarShips]], including the [[Dreadnought (Individual Dreadnought-class WarShip)|TAS ''Dreadnought'']], the '''''Monsoon'''''-class battleship was designed to dominate the void – and became the blueprint for all subsequent ships.<ref name=TRO3057R/> − However, despite the legendary status of the venerable ''Monsoon''-class, technological development eventually led to the obsolescence of the ''Monsoon''. Unwilling to let the class go, the admiralty of the [[Terran Hegemony]] spent ever-increasing amounts of money to upgrade the ''Monsoon''. However, in the wake of the [[Reunification War]], the admiralty finally conceded, and the last ''Monsoon'' was decommissioned in [[2668]]. The last major upgrade to be performed on the ''Monsoon'' was the installation of [[L-F Battery|lithium-fusion batteries]]; however, only 10 ships had the batteries installed before the upgrade was stopped and the surviving ships mothballed.<ref name=TRO3057R/> + However, despite the legendary status of the venerable ''Monsoon''-class, technological development eventually led to the obsolescence of the ''Monsoon''. Unwilling to let the class go, the admiralty of the [[Terran Hegemony]] spent ever-increasing amounts of money to upgrade the ''Monsoon''. However, in the wake of the [[Reunification War]], the admiralty finally conceded, and the last ''Monsoon'' was decommissioned in [[2668]]. The last major upgrade to be performed on the ''Monsoon'' was the installation of [[L-F Battery|lithium-fusion batteries]]; however, only 10 ships had the batteries installed before the upgrade was stopped and the surviving ships mothballed.<ref name=TRO3057R/> − At least some of the decommissioned ''Monsoons'' were either sold or gifted to [[Star League]] member states during the [[Star League era]]; as of April [[2765]] the [[Rim Worlds Republic]] had seven ''Monsoons'' in service as a part of the Republic navy.<ref name="FR2765:Pp4">''Field Report 2765: Periphery'', p. 4: "WarShips of the Territorial States"</ref> At least one ''Monsoon'' would end up as part of [[Alexander Kerensky|Alexander Kerensky's]] [[Exodus Fleet]], its final disposition unknown.<ref name=HLoT2115>''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2'', p. 115</ref> + At least some of the decommissioned ''Monsoons'' were either sold or gifted to [[Star League]] member states during the [[Star League era]]; as of April [[2765]] the [[Rim Worlds Republic]] had seven ''Monsoons'' in service as a part of the Republic navy.<ref name="FR2765:Pp4">''Field Report 2765: Periphery'', p. 4: "WarShips of the Territorial States"</ref> At least one ''Monsoon'' would end up as part of [[Alexander Kerensky|Alexander Kerensky's]] [[Exodus Fleet]], its final disposition unknown.<ref>''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2''{{cn}}</ref> ==Armament== ==Armament== − Entirely armed with naval-grade weaponry, the ''Monsoon'' was a monster. However, the venerable ''Monsoon'' couldn't stand toe-to-toe with later constructed battleships, including the ''[[Farragut]]''-class.<ref name=TRO3057R/> + Entirely armed with naval-grade weaponry, the ''Monsoon'' was a monster. However, the venerable ''Monsoon'' couldn't stand toe-to-toe with more recently constructed battleships, including the ''[[Farragut]]''-class.<ref name=TRO3057R/> − The broadside batteries of the ''Monsoon'' were mostly composed of naval lasers. These, combined with naval PPCs, several naval autocannons, and a trio of [[White Shark]] missile systems, meant that the armament of the ''Monsoon'' was capable of defeating any single, smaller adversary.<ref name=TRO3057R/> + The broadside batteries of the ''Monsoon'' were mostly composed of naval lasers. These, combined with naval PPCs, several naval autocannons and trio of [[White Shark]] missile systems, meant that the armament of the ''Monsoon'' was be capable of defeating any single, smaller adversary.<ref name=TRO3057R/> ==Cargo== ==Cargo== − A large ship, the ''Monsoon''-class was able to carry a massive amount of cargo. The class is fitted with 6 [[Docking Collar|DropShip collars]] and has 3 bays.<ref name=TRO3057R/> + A large ship, the ''Monsoon''-class was able to carry a massive amount of cargo. The class is fitted with 6 [[Docking Collar|DropShip collars]], and has 3 bays. These bays are able to transport a wing of [[aerospace fighter]]s, 8 [[small craft]], and nearly 300,000 tons of cargo. The ten ''Monsoons'' to have lithium-fusion batteries installed before the class was retired had slightly smaller cargo bays; installing the battery systems reduced the amount of cargo that could be carried by 13,100 tons.<ref name=TRO3057R/> − − *Bay 1: [[Aerospace fighters]] (18), 2 Doors − *Bay 2: [[Small Craft]] (8), 2 Doors − *Bay 3: Cargo (295,637.5 tons), 2 Doors − − ==Variants== − ; ''Monsoon'' (LF) : SLDF Admirals unwilling to let go of the halcyon beginnings of their careers authorized vain attempts at keeping the ''Monsoon'' relevant. Expensive [[Lithium-Fusion Battery]] upgrades were the last grasp, with refits beginning in [[2574]].<ref>''[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4659/monsoon-battleship-lithium-fusion MUL online date for the ''Monsoon (Lithium Fusion)'']''</ref> Only 10 were successfully upgraded before their excuses ran out and the retirement of the class. Installing the battery systems reduced the amount of cargo that could be carried by 13,100 tons.<ref name=TRO3057R/> ==Gallery== ==Gallery== Line 76:
Line 64: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== * ''[[Field Report 2765: Periphery]]'' * ''[[Field Report 2765: Periphery]]'' − * ''[[Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]''
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| image = [[File:Monsoon (Battleship) TRO3057r.png|200px]] | | image = [[File:Monsoon (Battleship) TRO3057r.png|200px]] | ||
| name = ''Monsoon'' | | name = ''Monsoon'' | ||
| − | | manufacturer = | + | | manufacturer = |
| Use = Battleship | | Use = Battleship | ||
| − | | Tech Base = | + | | Tech Base = [[Star League]] |
| − | | Cost = 7,360,038,000 C-bills | + | | Cost = 7,360,038,000 C-bills |
| Introduced = [[2368]] | | Introduced = [[2368]] | ||
| production year=2368 | | production year=2368 | ||
| year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4660/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4660/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| − | | Mass = 1,310,000 | + | | Mass = 1,310,000 |
| − | | Length = | + | | Length = 1400 m |
| − | | Sail Diameter = | + | | Sail Diameter = 1400 m |
| Fuel = 6,000 tons | | Fuel = 6,000 tons | ||
| Burn Rate = 39.52 | | Burn Rate = 39.52 | ||
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| Sail Integrity = 6 | | Sail Integrity = 6 | ||
| KF Drive Integrity = 26 | | KF Drive Integrity = 26 | ||
| − | | LF Battery = | + | | LF Battery = Partial (see below) |
| Armament = <span></span> | | Armament = <span></span> | ||
* 8x [[NAC/30]] | * 8x [[NAC/30]] | ||
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* 3x [[White Shark]] | * 3x [[White Shark]] | ||
* 12x [[NAC/35]] | * 12x [[NAC/35]] | ||
| − | | Armor = | + | | Armor = Standard Armor |
| DropShip Capacity = 6 | | DropShip Capacity = 6 | ||
| − | | Crew = | + | | Crew = 648 |
| − | + | | Grav Decks = 1 x 95 meter diameter,<br> 1 x 65 meter diameter,<br> 1 x 55 meter diameter | |
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| − | | Grav Decks = | ||
| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 12/32 | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 12/32 | ||
| − | | Heat Sinks = 4,985 [[ | + | | Heat Sinks = 4,985 [[Heat Sink|single]] |
| Structural Integrity = 90 | | Structural Integrity = 90 | ||
| BV (1.0) = 162,704<ref name=TRO3057R>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', pp. 228–229: "Monsoon Ship Profile"</ref> | | BV (1.0) = 162,704<ref name=TRO3057R>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', pp. 228–229: "Monsoon Ship Profile"</ref> | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = | + | | BV (2.0) = ??? |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Designed to capitalize on the technological and tactical improvements discovered through the original [[WarShips]], including the [[Dreadnought (Individual Dreadnought-class WarShip)|TAS ''Dreadnought'']], the '''''Monsoon'''''-class battleship was designed to dominate the void – and became the blueprint for subsequent ships | + | Designed to capitalize on the technological and tactical improvements discovered through the original [[WarShips]], including the [[Dreadnought (Individual Dreadnought-class WarShip)|TAS ''Dreadnought'']], the '''''Monsoon'''''-class battleship was designed to dominate the void – and became the blueprint for all subsequent ships.<ref name=TRO3057R/> |
| − | However, despite the legendary status of the venerable ''Monsoon''-class, technological development eventually led to the obsolescence of the ''Monsoon''. Unwilling to let the class go, the admiralty of the [[Terran Hegemony]] spent ever-increasing amounts of money to upgrade the ''Monsoon''. However, in the wake of the [[Reunification War]], the admiralty finally conceded, and the last ''Monsoon'' was decommissioned in [[2668]]. The last major upgrade to be performed on the ''Monsoon'' was the installation of [[L-F Battery|lithium-fusion batteries]]; however, only 10 ships had the batteries installed before the upgrade was stopped and the surviving ships mothballed.<ref name=TRO3057R/> | + | However, despite the legendary status of the venerable ''Monsoon''-class, technological development eventually led to the obsolescence of the ''Monsoon''. Unwilling to let the class go, the admiralty of the [[Terran Hegemony]] spent ever-increasing amounts of money to upgrade the ''Monsoon''. However, in the wake of the [[Reunification War]], the admiralty finally conceded, and the last ''Monsoon'' was decommissioned in [[2668]]. The last major upgrade to be performed on the ''Monsoon'' was the installation of [[L-F Battery|lithium-fusion batteries]]; however, only 10 ships had the batteries installed before the upgrade was stopped and the surviving ships mothballed.<ref name=TRO3057R/> |
| − | At least some of the decommissioned ''Monsoons'' were either sold or gifted to [[Star League]] member states during the [[Star League era]]; as of April [[2765]] the [[Rim Worlds Republic]] had seven ''Monsoons'' in service as a part of the Republic navy.<ref name="FR2765:Pp4">''Field Report 2765: Periphery'', p. 4: "WarShips of the Territorial States"</ref> At least one ''Monsoon'' would end up as part of [[Alexander Kerensky|Alexander Kerensky's]] [[Exodus Fleet]], its final disposition unknown.<ref | + | At least some of the decommissioned ''Monsoons'' were either sold or gifted to [[Star League]] member states during the [[Star League era]]; as of April [[2765]] the [[Rim Worlds Republic]] had seven ''Monsoons'' in service as a part of the Republic navy.<ref name="FR2765:Pp4">''Field Report 2765: Periphery'', p. 4: "WarShips of the Territorial States"</ref> At least one ''Monsoon'' would end up as part of [[Alexander Kerensky|Alexander Kerensky's]] [[Exodus Fleet]], its final disposition unknown.<ref>''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2''{{cn}}</ref> |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | Entirely armed with naval-grade weaponry, the ''Monsoon'' was a monster. However, the venerable ''Monsoon'' couldn't stand toe-to-toe with | + | Entirely armed with naval-grade weaponry, the ''Monsoon'' was a monster. However, the venerable ''Monsoon'' couldn't stand toe-to-toe with more recently constructed battleships, including the ''[[Farragut]]''-class.<ref name=TRO3057R/> |
| − | The broadside batteries of the ''Monsoon'' were mostly composed of naval lasers. These, combined with naval PPCs, several naval autocannons | + | The broadside batteries of the ''Monsoon'' were mostly composed of naval lasers. These, combined with naval PPCs, several naval autocannons and trio of [[White Shark]] missile systems, meant that the armament of the ''Monsoon'' was be capable of defeating any single, smaller adversary.<ref name=TRO3057R/> |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | A large ship, the ''Monsoon''-class was able to carry a massive amount of cargo. The class is fitted with 6 [[Docking Collar|DropShip collars]] and has 3 bays. | + | A large ship, the ''Monsoon''-class was able to carry a massive amount of cargo. The class is fitted with 6 [[Docking Collar|DropShip collars]], and has 3 bays. These bays are able to transport a wing of [[aerospace fighter]]s, 8 [[small craft]], and nearly 300,000 tons of cargo. The ten ''Monsoons'' to have lithium-fusion batteries installed before the class was retired had slightly smaller cargo bays; installing the battery systems reduced the amount of cargo that could be carried by 13,100 tons.<ref name=TRO3057R/> |
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
* ''[[Field Report 2765: Periphery]]'' | * ''[[Field Report 2765: Periphery]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' | ||