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| image = Comitatus JS TRO3057r.png | | image = Comitatus JS TRO3057r.png | ||
| Name = Comitatus | | Name = Comitatus | ||
| − | | Manufacturer = | + | | Manufacturer = Clans |
| Use = JumpShip<br />Fighter carrier | | Use = JumpShip<br />Fighter carrier | ||
| − | | Cost = | + | | Cost = |
| − | | Introduced = | + | | Introduced = [[3036]] (final fighter carrier version) |
| Tech Base = Clan | | Tech Base = Clan | ||
| Mass = 250,000 tons | | Mass = 250,000 tons | ||
| Length = 680 meters | | Length = 680 meters | ||
| Sail Diameter = 1150 meters | | Sail Diameter = 1150 meters | ||
| − | | Fuel = 460 tons | + | | Fuel = 460 tons |
| Burn Rate = 39.52 | | Burn Rate = 39.52 | ||
| Top Thrust = 0.1 g | | Top Thrust = 0.1 g | ||
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* 12x [[LRM-20]] with [[Artemis IV FCS]] | * 12x [[LRM-20]] with [[Artemis IV FCS]] | ||
* 6x [[Streak SRM-6]] | * 6x [[Streak SRM-6]] | ||
| − | | Armor = 119.5 tons | + | | Armor = 119.5 tons [[Improved Ferro-Aluminum Armor]] |
| DropShip Capacity = 1 | | DropShip Capacity = 1 | ||
| Crew = 45<ref name=TRO3057R>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', pp. 114-115, "Comitatus"</ref> | | Crew = 45<ref name=TRO3057R>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', pp. 114-115, "Comitatus"</ref> | ||
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| Grav Decks = 1 x 95 meters diameter | | Grav Decks = 1 x 95 meters diameter | ||
| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 0/4 | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 0/4 | ||
| − | | Heat Sinks = 122 double | + | | Heat Sinks = 122 [[Double Heat Sinks|double]] |
| Structural Integrity = 1 | | Structural Integrity = 1 | ||
| BV (1.0) = 6,384<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 272</ref> | | BV (1.0) = 6,384<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 272</ref> | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = | + | | BV (2.0) = |
}} | }} | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Comitatus'''''-class fighter carrier [[JumpShip]] was devised by [[Clan Jade Falcon]] pilot [[Vishnu Folkner]] in [[3035]] by modifying a flawed [[Clan Snow Raven]] design for an armed freighter originally conceived in [[2995]].<ref name=TRO3057>''Technical Readout: 3057'', pp. 114-115, "Comitatus"</ref | + | The '''''Comitatus'''''-class fighter carrier [[JumpShip]] was devised by [[Clan Jade Falcon]] pilot [[Vishnu Folkner]] in [[3035]] by modifying a flawed [[Clan Snow Raven]] design for an armed freighter originally conceived in [[2995]].<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref name=TRO3057>''Technical Readout: 3057'', pp. 114-115, "Comitatus"</ref><ref name=MUL4H>https://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3974/comitatus-jumpship-4hp MUL entry for "Comitatus JumpShip (4HP)"</ref> He suggested turning the cargo freighter into a fighter carrier that could defend [[jump points]] in the fashion of a light [[WarShip]]. This concept of a mobile firebase proved very successful, and became the new standard configuration for the ''Comitatus''. Within ten years, the majority of all existing older ''Comitatus'' class vessels were converted over to the new specifications.<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref name=TRO3057/> |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
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==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | + | * Bay 1: [[Aerospace Fighters]] (20), 2 Doors | |
| + | * Bay 2: [[Elemental]] Points (5), 0 Doors | ||
| + | ::Cargo (778.5 tons), 1 door | ||
| + | * Bay 3: [[Small Craft]] (5), 1 Door | ||
The design change created very cramped conditions for the crew and pilots, not enough to carry a full complement of technical support personnel. This in turn limits the ability of a ''Comitatus'' to keep its fighter complement in good repair.<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref name=TRO3057/> | The design change created very cramped conditions for the crew and pilots, not enough to carry a full complement of technical support personnel. This in turn limits the ability of a ''Comitatus'' to keep its fighter complement in good repair.<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref name=TRO3057/> | ||
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There is no known variant of the ''Comitatus'' class since its conversion to a fighter carrier was finalized. However, some of the earlier ''Comitatus'' incarnations with either four hardpoints, or two hardpoints and increased cargo capacity, might still exist: | There is no known variant of the ''Comitatus'' class since its conversion to a fighter carrier was finalized. However, some of the earlier ''Comitatus'' incarnations with either four hardpoints, or two hardpoints and increased cargo capacity, might still exist: | ||
| − | The original 2995 "4 Hardpoint"<ref name=MUL4H/> concept was a heavily armed and armored trader with four docking hardpoints for [[DropShips]], though the aft two hardpoints suffered from a seriously flawed hydraulics system, which led to the first modifications to the class.<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref name=TRO3057/> | + | :The original debuted in [[2995]] "4 Hardpoint"<ref name=MUL4H/> concept was a heavily armed and armored trader with four docking hardpoints for [[DropShips]], though the aft two hardpoints suffered from a seriously flawed hydraulics system, which led to the first modifications to the class.<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref name=TRO3057/> |
| − | A stopgap "Cargo" solution implemented from [[3002]] on<ref>https://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3975/comitatus-jumpship-cargo MUL entry for "Comitatus JumpShip (Cargo)"</ref> was to remove the two aft hardpoints entirely and replace them with cargo space.<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref name=TRO3057/> | + | :A stopgap "Cargo" solution implemented from [[3002]] on<ref>https://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3975/comitatus-jumpship-cargo MUL entry for "Comitatus JumpShip (Cargo)"</ref> was to remove the two aft hardpoints entirely and replace them with cargo space.<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref name=TRO3057/> |
==Named Vessels== | ==Named Vessels== | ||
Revision as of 12:13, 23 April 2024
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| Comitatus | |
|---|---|
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Clans |
| Use | JumpShip Fighter carrier |
| Tech Base | Clan |
| Introduced | 3036 (final fighter carrier version) |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 250,000 tons |
| Length | 680 meters |
| Sail Diameter | 1150 meters |
| Fuel | 460 tons |
| Burn Rate | 39.52 |
| Top Thrust | 0.1 g |
| Sail Integrity | 4 |
| KF Drive Integrity | 5 |
| LF Battery | None |
| Armament |
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| Armor | 119.5 tons Improved Ferro-Aluminum Armor |
| DropShip Capacity | 1 |
| Crew | 45[1]
Bay Personnel: 95 |
| Grav Decks | 1 x 95 meters diameter |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 0/4 |
| Heat Sinks | 122 double |
| Structural Integrity | 1 |
| BV (1.0) | 6,384[1][2] |
Contents
Description
The Comitatus-class fighter carrier JumpShip was devised by Clan Jade Falcon pilot Vishnu Folkner in 3035 by modifying a flawed Clan Snow Raven design for an armed freighter originally conceived in 2995.[1][3][4] He suggested turning the cargo freighter into a fighter carrier that could defend jump points in the fashion of a light WarShip. This concept of a mobile firebase proved very successful, and became the new standard configuration for the Comitatus. Within ten years, the majority of all existing older Comitatus class vessels were converted over to the new specifications.[1][3]
Armament
The Comitatus blurs the distinction between a civilian JumpShip and a WarShip. Although it technically falls into the former category, it outguns some corvettes or smaller destroyers, and its ferro-aluminum armor is exceptionally heavy for a JumpShip. As a designated fighter carrier it is equipped with 20 fighter bays holding two Stars of OmniFighters, and five assault shuttles in a separate shuttle bay.[1][3]
Cargo
- Bay 1: Aerospace Fighters (20), 2 Doors
- Bay 2: Elemental Points (5), 0 Doors
- Cargo (778.5 tons), 1 door
- Bay 3: Small Craft (5), 1 Door
The design change created very cramped conditions for the crew and pilots, not enough to carry a full complement of technical support personnel. This in turn limits the ability of a Comitatus to keep its fighter complement in good repair.[1][3]
Variants
There is no known variant of the Comitatus class since its conversion to a fighter carrier was finalized. However, some of the earlier Comitatus incarnations with either four hardpoints, or two hardpoints and increased cargo capacity, might still exist:
- The original debuted in 2995 "4 Hardpoint"[4] concept was a heavily armed and armored trader with four docking hardpoints for DropShips, though the aft two hardpoints suffered from a seriously flawed hydraulics system, which led to the first modifications to the class.[1][3]
- A stopgap "Cargo" solution implemented from 3002 on[5] was to remove the two aft hardpoints entirely and replace them with cargo space.[1][3]
Named Vessels
(See Category:Individual Comitatus-class JumpShips)
Gallery
Original Comitatus from TRO:3057
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Technical Readout: 3057 Revised, pp. 114-115, "Comitatus"
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 272
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Technical Readout: 3057, pp. 114-115, "Comitatus"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 https://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3974/comitatus-jumpship-4hp MUL entry for "Comitatus JumpShip (4HP)"
- ↑ https://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3975/comitatus-jumpship-cargo MUL entry for "Comitatus JumpShip (Cargo)"