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Line 48: One of the smallest [[DropShips]] still in use, despite its size, the '''''Avenger''''' class features firepower rivaling that of a ''[[Union]]''-class, armor almost the equal of an ''[[Overlord]]''-class, and speed and maneuverability surpassing both. The disk-shaped hull gives the class enhanced aerodynamic stability. When viewed from a distance, it can be confused with the TR-7 ''[[Thrush]]'' aerospace fighter, which has surprised enemy pilots to their detriment.<ref name=DS&JSp44-45/> Presumably, it also visually resembles the Kuritan ''[[Sholagar]]'' fighter, though it is unknown if the disk wing is a danger on atmospheric reentry, similar to those fighters. One of the smallest [[DropShips]] still in use, despite its size, the '''''Avenger''''' class features firepower rivaling that of a ''[[Union]]''-class, armor almost the equal of an ''[[Overlord]]''-class, and speed and maneuverability surpassing both. The disk-shaped hull gives the class enhanced aerodynamic stability. When viewed from a distance, it can be confused with the TR-7 ''[[Thrush]]'' aerospace fighter, which has surprised enemy pilots to their detriment.<ref name=DS&JSp44-45/> Presumably, it also visually resembles the Kuritan ''[[Sholagar]]'' fighter, though it is unknown if the disk wing is a danger on atmospheric reentry, similar to those fighters. − Found mostly in the navies of the [[Successor States]], ''Avenger''s are typically reserved for major planetary assaults, forming the vanguard of the initial attack and clearing the path for the transport DropShips that follow it. Given its position at the forefront of the largest battles, its attrition rates are quite high. The Federated Suns was the only nation to be able to keep production up to offset losses through the [[Third Succession War]],<ref name=TRO:3057Rp8-9/><ref name=DS&JSp44-45>''DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary'', pp. 44-45, "Avenger Class DropShip"</ref><ref name=TRO:3057p10-11>''Technical Readout: 3057'', pp. 10-11, "Avenger Profile"</ref> with Rashpur-Owens only able to produce a single DropShip every other year.<ref name=OR143>''Objective Raids'', p. 143: "Produced Rashpur-Owens Incorporated Components on Capella"</ref> To support troops on the ground, they can also be used for strafing and bombing runs.<ref name=TRO:3057p10-11/> A special bomb bay beneath the engineering compartment in the ship's rear was mentioned.<ref name=DS&JSp44-45/> + Found mostly in the navies of the [[Successor States]], ''Avenger''s are typically reserved for major planetary assaults, forming the vanguard of the initial attack and clearing the path for the transport DropShips that follow it. Given its position at the forefront of the largest battles, its attrition rates are quite high. The Federated Suns was the only nation to be able to keep production up to offset losses through the [[Third Succession War]].<ref name=TRO:3057Rp8-9/><ref name=DS&JSp44-45>''DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary'', pp. 44-45, "Avenger Class DropShip"</ref><ref name=TRO:3057p10-11>''Technical Readout: 3057'', pp. 10-11, "Avenger Profile"</ref> with Rashpur-Owens only able to produce a single DropShip every other year.<ref name=OR143>''Objective Raids'', p. 143: "Produced Rashpur-Owens Incorporated Components on Capella"</ref> To support troops on the ground, they can also be used for strafing and bombing runs.<ref name=TRO:3057p10-11/> A special bomb bay beneath the engineering compartment in the ship's rear was mentioned.<ref name=DS&JSp44-45/> The ''Avenger'' is also notable for being one of the few aerodyne craft built for planetary operations that doesn't feature a secondary transit drive, just the single rear maneuvering drive. On the ground this means "up" is toward the vertical stabilizer, while under thrust "up" is towards the nose. This requires an exotic layout, with long corridors on the ground becoming lift shafts in space, and each room and its furniture being designed to be quickly switched between orientations within 20 minutes.<ref name=TRO:3057Rp8-9/><ref name=DS&JSp44-45/><ref name=TRO:3057p10-11/> The ''Avenger'' is also notable for being one of the few aerodyne craft built for planetary operations that doesn't feature a secondary transit drive, just the single rear maneuvering drive. On the ground this means "up" is toward the vertical stabilizer, while under thrust "up" is towards the nose. This requires an exotic layout, with long corridors on the ground becoming lift shafts in space, and each room and its furniture being designed to be quickly switched between orientations within 20 minutes.<ref name=TRO:3057Rp8-9/><ref name=DS&JSp44-45/><ref name=TRO:3057p10-11/>
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One of the smallest [[DropShips]] still in use, despite its size, the '''''Avenger''''' class features firepower rivaling that of a ''[[Union]]''-class, armor almost the equal of an ''[[Overlord]]''-class, and speed and maneuverability surpassing both. The disk-shaped hull gives the class enhanced aerodynamic stability. When viewed from a distance, it can be confused with the TR-7 ''[[Thrush]]'' aerospace fighter, which has surprised enemy pilots to their detriment.<ref name=DS&JSp44-45/> Presumably, it also visually resembles the Kuritan ''[[Sholagar]]'' fighter, though it is unknown if the disk wing is a danger on atmospheric reentry, similar to those fighters. | One of the smallest [[DropShips]] still in use, despite its size, the '''''Avenger''''' class features firepower rivaling that of a ''[[Union]]''-class, armor almost the equal of an ''[[Overlord]]''-class, and speed and maneuverability surpassing both. The disk-shaped hull gives the class enhanced aerodynamic stability. When viewed from a distance, it can be confused with the TR-7 ''[[Thrush]]'' aerospace fighter, which has surprised enemy pilots to their detriment.<ref name=DS&JSp44-45/> Presumably, it also visually resembles the Kuritan ''[[Sholagar]]'' fighter, though it is unknown if the disk wing is a danger on atmospheric reentry, similar to those fighters. | ||
| − | Found mostly in the navies of the [[Successor States]], ''Avenger''s are typically reserved for major planetary assaults, forming the vanguard of the initial attack and clearing the path for the transport DropShips that follow it. Given its position at the forefront of the largest battles, its attrition rates are quite high. The Federated Suns was the only nation to be able to keep production up to offset losses through the [[Third Succession War]] | + | Found mostly in the navies of the [[Successor States]], ''Avenger''s are typically reserved for major planetary assaults, forming the vanguard of the initial attack and clearing the path for the transport DropShips that follow it. Given its position at the forefront of the largest battles, its attrition rates are quite high. The Federated Suns was the only nation to be able to keep production up to offset losses through the [[Third Succession War]].<ref name=TRO:3057Rp8-9/><ref name=DS&JSp44-45>''DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary'', pp. 44-45, "Avenger Class DropShip"</ref><ref name=TRO:3057p10-11>''Technical Readout: 3057'', pp. 10-11, "Avenger Profile"</ref> with Rashpur-Owens only able to produce a single DropShip every other year.<ref name=OR143>''Objective Raids'', p. 143: "Produced Rashpur-Owens Incorporated Components on Capella"</ref> To support troops on the ground, they can also be used for strafing and bombing runs.<ref name=TRO:3057p10-11/> A special bomb bay beneath the engineering compartment in the ship's rear was mentioned.<ref name=DS&JSp44-45/> |
The ''Avenger'' is also notable for being one of the few aerodyne craft built for planetary operations that doesn't feature a secondary transit drive, just the single rear maneuvering drive. On the ground this means "up" is toward the vertical stabilizer, while under thrust "up" is towards the nose. This requires an exotic layout, with long corridors on the ground becoming lift shafts in space, and each room and its furniture being designed to be quickly switched between orientations within 20 minutes.<ref name=TRO:3057Rp8-9/><ref name=DS&JSp44-45/><ref name=TRO:3057p10-11/> | The ''Avenger'' is also notable for being one of the few aerodyne craft built for planetary operations that doesn't feature a secondary transit drive, just the single rear maneuvering drive. On the ground this means "up" is toward the vertical stabilizer, while under thrust "up" is towards the nose. This requires an exotic layout, with long corridors on the ground becoming lift shafts in space, and each room and its furniture being designed to be quickly switched between orientations within 20 minutes.<ref name=TRO:3057Rp8-9/><ref name=DS&JSp44-45/><ref name=TRO:3057p10-11/> | ||