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| − | Although initial designs were laid out in the early 3050s, production on the '''Avalon''' class [[WarShip]] did not begin until much later due to the financial cost of recovering from the [[Clan Invasion]]. In the meantime the shipyards at [[Galax]], [[Kathil]], and [[New Syrtis]] were heavily upgraded in anticipation, resulting in some of the most modern shipyards in the [[Inner Sphere]]. Ultimately the honor of building the ''Avalon'' went to [[Kathil Shipworks]] and [[Universal Air]] operating jointly above Kathil in the massive McKenna Shipyards. | + | Although initial designs were laid out in the early 3050s, production on the '''''Avalon''''' class [[WarShip]] did not begin until much later due to the financial cost of recovering from the [[Clan Invasion]]. In the meantime the shipyards at [[Galax]], [[Kathil]], and [[New Syrtis]] were heavily upgraded in anticipation, resulting in some of the most modern shipyards in the [[Inner Sphere]]. Ultimately the honor of building the ''Avalon'' went to [[Kathil Shipworks]] and [[Universal Air]] operating jointly above Kathil in the massive McKenna Shipyards. |
Weighing in at 770,000 tons, the ''Avalon'' is intended as a missile cruiser with fourteen AR-10 missile tubes, although it also carries enough direct fire weaponry to keep opponents from getting too close. The ship is quite heavily armored, carrying over 1,700 tons of [[Lamellor Ferro-Carbide]] armor, better protection then even the vaunted [[McKenna (WarShip)|McKenna]]. Massive Goliath LV9 engines can propel the ''Avalon'' at speeds uncommon for a cruiser, giving the ship unparalleled maneuverability and the edge against ships of similar size. | Weighing in at 770,000 tons, the ''Avalon'' is intended as a missile cruiser with fourteen AR-10 missile tubes, although it also carries enough direct fire weaponry to keep opponents from getting too close. The ship is quite heavily armored, carrying over 1,700 tons of [[Lamellor Ferro-Carbide]] armor, better protection then even the vaunted [[McKenna (WarShip)|McKenna]]. Massive Goliath LV9 engines can propel the ''Avalon'' at speeds uncommon for a cruiser, giving the ship unparalleled maneuverability and the edge against ships of similar size. | ||
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==Named Vessels== | ==Named Vessels== | ||
:<u>[[Federated Suns]] </u> | :<u>[[Federated Suns]] </u> | ||
| − | :*FSS ''Lucien Davion'' | + | :* FSS ''Lucien Davion'' - Served as flagship of [[Yvonne Steiner-Davion]] and [[Tancred Sandoval]] from 3068-3076; put in orbit of [[New Avalon]] as permanent naval garrison by order of the Princess-Regent since 3076. <ref name=FMUp124>''Field Manual: Updates'', p.124 </ref> |
| − | :*FSS '' | + | :* FSS ''Simon Davion'' <ref name=FMUp124/> (Destroyed over Kathil during the early Jihad) |
| − | :*FSS '' | + | :* FSS ''Andrew Davion'' (MIA) <ref name=FMUp124/> |
| − | :*FSS '' | + | :* FSS ''Hanse Davion'' (Destroyed) |
| − | :*FSS '' | + | :* FSS ''Robert Davion'' (Destroyed) |
| − | :*FSS '' | + | :* FSS ''Alexander Davion'' (Destroyed) |
| − | :*FSS '' | + | :<u>[[Word of Blake]]</u> |
| + | :* WoBS ''Beneficence'' - Originally launched as the FSS ''Melissa Davion'',<ref name=FMUp124/> the Word of Blake renamed it the WoBS ''Beneficence'' when they captured it in [[3069]].<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', p. 63</ref> The ''Beneficence'' would survive in service to the Blakists until [[3081]], when it and the ''[[Vincent|Vincent Mk. 39]]''-class [[Vincent#Named Vessels|WoBS ''Blake's Redemption'']] were destroyed in the [[Circinus]] system by a task force from the [[Principality of Regulus]].<ref name="J:FRp128">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 128, "Captured Ships"</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Update]]'' | |
| − | *''[[ | + | * ''[[Handbook: House Davion]]'' |
| − | *''[[ | + | * ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' |
| − | *''[[ | + | * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3070]]'' |
| − | *''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3070]]'' | ||
[[Category:WarShips]] | [[Category:WarShips]] | ||
[[Category:Federated Suns WarShips]] | [[Category:Federated Suns WarShips]] | ||
[[Category:Cruisers]] | [[Category:Cruisers]] | ||
Revision as of 13:38, 13 July 2012
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| Avalon | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | McKenna Shipyards, Universal Air[1] |
| Introduced | 3061 |
| Use | Cruiser |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Cost | 20,291,042,000 C-Bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 770,000 tons |
| Length | 812 m |
| Sail Diameter | 1,375 m |
| Fuel | 10,000 tons |
| Burn Rate | |
| Safe Thrust | |
| Top Thrust | 3 g |
| Sail Integrity | 4 |
| KF Drive Integrity | 16 |
| LF Battery | Yes |
| Armament | 6 x NL45s 2 x NL55s 6 x NAC/20 3 x NAC/40 8 x Medium N-Gauss Cannons 14 x AR-10 Launchers 4 x LB 10-X ACs 12 x Large Lasers 16 x Medium Pulse Lasers 26 x LRM 15s with Artemis IV FCS 3 x Screen Launcher 21 x AMS |
| Armor | 1,801 tons of Lamellor Ferro-Carbide |
| DropShip Capacity | 6 |
| Crew | 363 |
| Grav Decks | 2 (145m) |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 35/15 |
| Heat Sinks | 937 (Double) |
| Structural Integrity | 120 |
| BV (1.0) | 174,829 |
| BV (2.0) | ??? |
Description
Although initial designs were laid out in the early 3050s, production on the Avalon class WarShip did not begin until much later due to the financial cost of recovering from the Clan Invasion. In the meantime the shipyards at Galax, Kathil, and New Syrtis were heavily upgraded in anticipation, resulting in some of the most modern shipyards in the Inner Sphere. Ultimately the honor of building the Avalon went to Kathil Shipworks and Universal Air operating jointly above Kathil in the massive McKenna Shipyards.
Weighing in at 770,000 tons, the Avalon is intended as a missile cruiser with fourteen AR-10 missile tubes, although it also carries enough direct fire weaponry to keep opponents from getting too close. The ship is quite heavily armored, carrying over 1,700 tons of Lamellor Ferro-Carbide armor, better protection then even the vaunted McKenna. Massive Goliath LV9 engines can propel the Avalon at speeds uncommon for a cruiser, giving the ship unparalleled maneuverability and the edge against ships of similar size.
The Avalon is also designed with fleet tactics and deployments in mind and carries a staggering amount of fuel and cargo to support its attending fleet. Six dropships, twelve aerospace fighters, and a number of conventional weapons protect the Avalon from enemy fighter squadrons and dropships and add to the vessel's already heavy firepower.
Armament
The Avalon's fourteen AR-10 missile tubes are capable of launching any capital missile available, though the ship typically carries Killer Whale and Barracuda missiles. Because of their concentrated punch and extended range these missiles can spell disaster for those on the receiving end, the shaped charge penetrating even the heaviest of armor. Screen Launchers on the bow and broadsides help prevent this tactic from being used against the Avalon as well. For support, the Avalon carries a variety of medium grade naval weaponry including NL45 and 55s, NAC/30 and 40s, and several Medium Naval Gauss cannons. Together, these weapons make the Avalon a dangerous foe.
Cargo
6,385.5 tons
- Bay 1: 6 Fighters
- Bay 2: 6 Fighters
- Bay 3: Cargo
Named Vessels
- Federated Suns
- FSS Lucien Davion - Served as flagship of Yvonne Steiner-Davion and Tancred Sandoval from 3068-3076; put in orbit of New Avalon as permanent naval garrison by order of the Princess-Regent since 3076. [2]
- FSS Simon Davion [2] (Destroyed over Kathil during the early Jihad)
- FSS Andrew Davion (MIA) [2]
- FSS Hanse Davion (Destroyed)
- FSS Robert Davion (Destroyed)
- FSS Alexander Davion (Destroyed)
- Word of Blake
- WoBS Beneficence - Originally launched as the FSS Melissa Davion,[2] the Word of Blake renamed it the WoBS Beneficence when they captured it in 3069.[3] The Beneficence would survive in service to the Blakists until 3081, when it and the Vincent Mk. 39-class WoBS Blake's Redemption were destroyed in the Circinus system by a task force from the Principality of Regulus.[4]