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|year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/823/ MUL online date for the ''Danais'']''</ref> | |year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/823/ MUL online date for the ''Danais'']''</ref> | ||
| Use = Cargo Ship | | Use = Cargo Ship | ||
| − | | Type = Civilian Spheroid<ref name=JS153>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 153 | + | | Type = Civilian Spheroid<ref name=JS153>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 153: "Trojan"</ref> |
| Tech Base = Inner Sphere<ref name=JS153/> | | Tech Base = Inner Sphere<ref name=JS153/> | ||
| Mass = 3,200<ref name=JS153/> | | Mass = 3,200<ref name=JS153/> | ||
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| Width = 81.5 | | Width = 81.5 | ||
| Height = 78 | | Height = 78 | ||
| − | | Drive System = [[Fusion | + | | Drive System = [[Fusion engine|fusion]] |
| Safe Thrust = 1.5 g | | Safe Thrust = 1.5 g | ||
| Maximum Thrust = 2.5 g | | Maximum Thrust = 2.5 g | ||
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| Fuel (days) = 88.65 | | Fuel (days) = 88.65 | ||
| Armament = none | | Armament = none | ||
| − | | Armor = Standard | + | | Armor = Standard |
| − | | Crew = | + | | Crew = |
| Passengers = 10<ref name=JS153/> | | Passengers = 10<ref name=JS153/> | ||
| Heat Sinks = 84 | | Heat Sinks = 84 | ||
| − | | BV (1.0) = | + | | BV (1.0) = |
| − | | BV (2.0) = 1004<ref name=JS167>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 167 | + | | BV (2.0) = 1004<ref name=JS167>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 167: ''Danais'' record sheet</ref> |
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| − | The '''''Danais''''' is a small spheroid [[DropShip]] design which was originally conceived as an unarmed light cargo ship during the [[Star League era]] (specifically, the "late 2720s" | + | The '''''Danais''''' is a small spheroid [[DropShip]] design which was originally conceived as an unarmed light cargo ship during the [[Star League era]] (specifically, the "late 2720s," though the [[Master Unit List]] has established its inception date as [[2728]]), and was still considered ubiquitous two and a half centuries later.<ref name=JS153/> |
It was notably one of the few ship classes that the [[Star League]] allowed to be produced in [[Periphery]] states (implicitly because of its small size, unassuming technology, straightforward design, and lack of any armament whatsoever).<ref name=JS153/> | It was notably one of the few ship classes that the [[Star League]] allowed to be produced in [[Periphery]] states (implicitly because of its small size, unassuming technology, straightforward design, and lack of any armament whatsoever).<ref name=JS153/> | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | In the late 2720s, a light civilian transporter design was created that was based loosely on the highly successful ''[[Union]]''-class 'Mech carrier DropShip. This derivate design was the ''Danais''. Built to civilian, as opposed to military, specifications and with lower total mass, it was nevertheless visually similar enough to its military cousin that they could be mistaken for one another.<ref name=JS153/> (Although both vessels have been ubiquitous in their respective roles for centuries, the ''Union'' appears to be the vastly better known class; it stands to reason that the many | + | In the late 2720s, a light civilian transporter design was created that was based loosely on the highly successful ''[[Union (DropShip class)|Union]]''-class 'Mech carrier DropShip. This derivate design was the ''Danais''. Built to civilian, as opposed to military, specifications and with lower total mass, it was nevertheless visually similar enough to its military cousin that they could be mistaken for one another.<ref name=JS153/> (Although both vessels have been ubiquitous in their respective roles for centuries, the ''Union'' appears to be the vastly better known class; it stands to reason that the many reports of ''Union''s refitted for cargo duty may in fact refer in no small part to ''Danais'' class vessels that were misidentified as ''Union''s.) |
| − | In the [[Taurian Concordat]], many unarmed ''Danais'' vessels were converted into blockade runners before long, armed with weaponry for smuggling and self-defense that was usually concealed behind | + | In the [[Taurian Concordat]], many unarmed ''Danais'' vessels were converted into blockade runners before long, armed with weaponry for smuggling and self-defense that was usually concealed behind blowout panels. Such militarized ''Danais'' vessels became known as ''[[Trojan]]''s, usually treated as a distinct DropShip class.<ref name=JS153/> |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
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==Cargo & Capacities== | ==Cargo & Capacities== | ||
The ''Danais'' has ten passenger cabins and a 1,700 ton cargo bay with two doors. It also features two [[Small Craft]] bays.<ref name=JS153/><ref name=JS167/> | The ''Danais'' has ten passenger cabins and a 1,700 ton cargo bay with two doors. It also features two [[Small Craft]] bays.<ref name=JS153/><ref name=JS167/> | ||
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| + | ==Variants== | ||
| + | * The ''[[Trojan]]'' class is arguably just a refit variant of the ''Danais''. | ||
==Individual Vessels== | ==Individual Vessels== | ||
| − | *[[:Category:Individual Danais-class DropShips]] | + | * [[:Category:Individual Danais-class DropShips]] |
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==Related Designs== | ==Related Designs== | ||
| − | *[[Union| | + | * ''[[Union (DropShip class)|Union]]''-class 'Mech Carrier DropShip |
| − | *''[[Trojan]]'' refitted blockade runner DropShip | + | * ''[[Trojan]]'' refitted blockade runner DropShip |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]'' | + | * ''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]'' |
[[Category: DropShip classes|Danais]] | [[Category: DropShip classes|Danais]] | ||
Latest revision as of 07:04, 25 January 2024
- This article is about the civilian DropShip. For the planetary system, see Danais.
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| Danais | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Taurian Concordat (and others) |
| Production Year | 2728[1] |
| Use | Cargo Ship |
| Type | Civilian Spheroid[2] |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere[2] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 3,200[2] tons |
| Structural Integrity | 7[2] |
| Length | 81.5 meters |
| Width | 81.5 meters |
| Height | 78 meters |
| Drive System | fusion |
| Safe Thrust | 1.5 g |
| Max Thrust | 2.5 g |
| Fuel (tons) | 250 tons |
| Fuel (days) | 88.65 |
| Armament | none |
| Armor | Standard |
| Passengers | 10[2] |
| Heat Sinks | 84 |
| BV (2.0) | 1004[3] |
The Danais is a small spheroid DropShip design which was originally conceived as an unarmed light cargo ship during the Star League era (specifically, the "late 2720s," though the Master Unit List has established its inception date as 2728), and was still considered ubiquitous two and a half centuries later.[2]
It was notably one of the few ship classes that the Star League allowed to be produced in Periphery states (implicitly because of its small size, unassuming technology, straightforward design, and lack of any armament whatsoever).[2]
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Description[edit]
In the late 2720s, a light civilian transporter design was created that was based loosely on the highly successful Union-class 'Mech carrier DropShip. This derivate design was the Danais. Built to civilian, as opposed to military, specifications and with lower total mass, it was nevertheless visually similar enough to its military cousin that they could be mistaken for one another.[2] (Although both vessels have been ubiquitous in their respective roles for centuries, the Union appears to be the vastly better known class; it stands to reason that the many reports of Unions refitted for cargo duty may in fact refer in no small part to Danais class vessels that were misidentified as Unions.)
In the Taurian Concordat, many unarmed Danais vessels were converted into blockade runners before long, armed with weaponry for smuggling and self-defense that was usually concealed behind blowout panels. Such militarized Danais vessels became known as Trojans, usually treated as a distinct DropShip class.[2]
Armament[edit]
The Danais class is virtually unarmed. The ship is protected by 23 tons of standard armor.[2][3]
Cargo & Capacities[edit]
The Danais has ten passenger cabins and a 1,700 ton cargo bay with two doors. It also features two Small Craft bays.[2][3]
Variants[edit]
- The Trojan class is arguably just a refit variant of the Danais.