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| − | + | * '''Magellan MkII''' - little is known about this Dark Age variant, although it is possible it sacrifices the HPG and Lithium-Fusion Battery of the original for increase DropShip carrying capacity. One was reported in the fleet of the [[Spirit Cats]]. <ref>''Technology of Destruction'', p. 31</ref> | |
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* ''[[Technical Readout 3057]]'', pp. 106-107 | * ''[[Technical Readout 3057]]'', pp. 106-107 | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'', pp. 98-99 | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'', pp. 98-99 | ||
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[[Category:JumpShip classes]] | [[Category:JumpShip classes]] | ||
[[Category:JumpShip classes with Lithium-Fusion Battery]] | [[Category:JumpShip classes with Lithium-Fusion Battery]] | ||
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| Magellan Class JumpShip | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | ComStar |
| Use | Exploration |
| Tech Base | Star League |
| Cost | (not made available) |
| Introduced | 2960 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 175,000 tons |
| Length | 590 meters |
| Sail Diameter | meters |
| Fuel | 1,200 tons (6,000) |
| Burn Rate | 19.75 |
| Top Thrust | 0.1 Gs |
| Sail Integrity | 4 |
| KF Drive Integrity | 4 |
| LF Battery | Yes |
| Armament | 4 ER Large Lasers, 4 Large Pulse Lasers, 12 Anti-Missile Systems, 2 LRM-20 with Artemis IV FCS |
| Armor | 75 tons |
| DropShip Capacity | 1 |
| Crew | 20 crew |
| Grav Decks | None |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 8 Life Boats |
| Heat Sinks | 110 |
| Structural Integrity | 1 |
| BV (1.0) | 2,813[1] |
| BV (2.0) | ??? |
Description
Produced and exclusively used by ComStar at the O'Neil Yards at Terra, the Magellan class was commissioned by Primus Adrienne Sims for the Explorer Corps and has become a mainstay of the ComStar fleet.
For its role as an explorer, the vessel was equipped with a sophisticated HPG, allowing it to send messages over up to 50 light years. It also has an advanced medical facility complete with operating theater and isolation ward, containing technology not seen in the Inner Sphere since the fall of the Star League. Its impressive fuel tanks allow it to operate for more than 600 days and travel an unprecedented 1200 light years before refueling. The cargo hold can hold around 400 tons of food and supplies for crew and passengers. However, the lack of a Grav Deck means that gravity must be generated through acceleration which consumes large amounts of fuel.
The ship is equipped with a Lithium-Fusion Battery.
Armament
The unassuming Magellan is in fact one of the most heavily armed and armoured civilian JumpShip classes. One ER Large Laser and one Large Pulse Laser each cover the forward and aft firing arc on either side. The bow and stern each mount one LRM-20 launcher slaved to an Artemis IV fire control system. In addition, there are two anti-missile systems in each firing arc. 24 tons of anti-missile ammunition and 4 tons of long range missiles are provided. Even with all this hardware, the Magellan, like all JumpShips, is not a combat vessel and cannot stand up to a prolonged engagement.
ComStar meant to protect their technological secrets at all costs, and until the dissemination of HPG technology following the failure of Operation Scorpion, ComStar's First Circuit considered the loss of a Magellan and its crew preferrable over it falling into non-ComStar hands.
Cargo
Designed with long-range exploration in mind, the Magellan received generous amounts of fuel. It is not used for mercantile pursuits, and its 434 tons of cargo space are used to store food, supplies and spare parts for extended missions.
Besides its crew of 20, the vessel accomodates a platoon of marines or explorers in 28 well-equipped staterooms.
Variants
- Magellan MkII - little is known about this Dark Age variant, although it is possible it sacrifices the HPG and Lithium-Fusion Battery of the original for increase DropShip carrying capacity. One was reported in the fleet of the Spirit Cats. [2]
Named Vessels
(See Category:Individual Magellan-class JumpShips)