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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Developed at the request of [[Primus of ComStar|Primus]] [[Hollings York]], the heavily automated '''''Dante | + | Developed at the request of [[Primus of ComStar|Primus]] [[Hollings York]], the heavily automated '''''Dante'''''-class frigate was built by [[ComStar]] as a stop-gap during the early years of the [[ComGuard|ComStar Guards and Milita]]. |
While ComStar had retained a number of ex-[[SLDF]] [[WarShip]]s in mothballs, these required large crews which the Order could not yet supply. With a degree of automation akin to the ''[[Sovetskii Soyuz]]'' Class, the ''Dante'' Class was principally intended to serve as the command and escort ship for [[DropShip]] flotillas. The ''Dante'''s mix of speed, firepower and armor also make it adept at raiding tactics, but due to the purely defensive role of the Com Guards at the time of its creation the small cargo bay and full bunkerage it was designed with | While ComStar had retained a number of ex-[[SLDF]] [[WarShip]]s in mothballs, these required large crews which the Order could not yet supply. With a degree of automation akin to the ''[[Sovetskii Soyuz]]'' Class, the ''Dante'' Class was principally intended to serve as the command and escort ship for [[DropShip]] flotillas. The ''Dante'''s mix of speed, firepower and armor also make it adept at raiding tactics, but due to the purely defensive role of the Com Guards at the time of its creation the small cargo bay and full bunkerage it was designed with | ||
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==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
Due to the defensive role of the ComStar WarShip fleet and the inclusion of [[Lithium-Fusion Battery|Lithium-Fusion Battery System]], the ''Dante'' Class have limited cargo capacity of 17,087 tons split between two bays, and 12 fighter complement. | Due to the defensive role of the ComStar WarShip fleet and the inclusion of [[Lithium-Fusion Battery|Lithium-Fusion Battery System]], the ''Dante'' Class have limited cargo capacity of 17,087 tons split between two bays, and 12 fighter complement. | ||
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==Named Vessels== | ==Named Vessels== | ||
| − | *''CSS Narbonne'' - | + | *''CSS Narbonne'' - The ''Narbonne'' was built [[2941]] in and assigned to the [[ComStar WarShip Fleet|Com Guard Second Fleet]] at [[Ross 248]]. |
| − | *''CSS Bordeaux'' - | + | :The ''Narbonne'' took part in [[Case White (event)|Case White]] in March [[3068]].<ref>''Dawn of the Jihad'' & ''Blake Ascending'', pp. 89-91, "Case White Underway!"</ref> |
| − | *''CSS Montpellier'' - | + | *''CSS Bordeaux'' - The ''Bordeaux'' was built in [[2944]] and assigned to the Com Guard First Fleet at [[Luyten 68-28]]. |
| + | :On 1 August [[3068]], the ''Bordeaux'' ran the [[Word of Blake]] blockade of [[Tukayyid]]. Personnel from the [[104th Division (ComStar)|104th Division]] were able to rescue [[Primus]] [[Sharilar Mori]] and some senior [[ComGuard]] officers. The vessel safely returned ComStar's leader to [[Orestes]] after reportedly only suffering minor damage.<ref>''Dawn of the Jihad'' & ''Blake Ascending'', p. 121, "Daring Rescue"</ref><ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', pp. 17-18 & ''Blake Ascending'', pp. 177-178, "Timeline"</ref> | ||
| + | :In the first week of November 3068, the ''Bordeaux'' was defending Orestes when Blakist forces attacked the planet. The ''Bordeaux'' was badly damaged, though ground troops were able to drive off the Word's forces.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', pp. 17-19 & ''Blake Ascending'', pp. 177-179, "Blake's Judgment"</ref><ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 11, "Timeline"</ref> | ||
| + | :The ''Bordeaux'' took part in the liberation of [[Chara]] in [[3077]].<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', pp. 60-61, "Charred Victory"</ref> | ||
| + | *''CSS Montpellier'' - The ''Montpellier'' was built in [[2948]] and assigned to Com Guard First Fleet at [[Luyten 68-28]]. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
| + | <references/> | ||
| + | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | *''[[Blake Ascending]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Dawn of the Jihad]]'' | ||
*''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'', pp. 156-157 | *''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'', pp. 156-157 | ||
| + | *''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3070]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3072]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]'' | ||
*''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'', pp. 202-203 | *''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'', pp. 202-203 | ||
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| − | [[File:Dante Class Frigate.jpg|thumb|left|250px|''Dante'' | + | |
| + | [[File:Dante Class Frigate.jpg|thumb|left|250px|''Dante''-class frigate from Field Manual: ComStar]] | ||
Revision as of 20:51, 17 January 2011
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | ComStar Titan Yards |
| Introduced | 2941 |
| Use | Frigate |
| Tech Base | Star League |
| Cost | 9,968,115,999 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 610,000 tons |
| Length | 640 m |
| Sail Diameter | 610 m |
| Fuel | 3,000 tons |
| Burn Rate | |
| Safe Thrust | 5 |
| Top Thrust | 8 |
| Sail Integrity | 4 |
| KF Drive Integrity | 13 |
| LF Battery | Yes |
| Armament | 16 x ER Large Lasers 48 x Small Pulse Lasers 32 x Large Pulse Lasers |
| Armor | 600 tons of Ferro-Carbide |
| DropShip Capacity | 2 |
| Crew | 188, 24 Passengers |
| Grav Decks | 1 x 135 meter diameter |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 24/0 |
| Heat Sinks | 650 Double Heat Sinks |
| Structural Integrity | 50 |
| BV (1.0) | ??? |
| BV (2.0) | ??? |
Description
Developed at the request of Primus Hollings York, the heavily automated Dante-class frigate was built by ComStar as a stop-gap during the early years of the ComStar Guards and Milita.
While ComStar had retained a number of ex-SLDF WarShips in mothballs, these required large crews which the Order could not yet supply. With a degree of automation akin to the Sovetskii Soyuz Class, the Dante Class was principally intended to serve as the command and escort ship for DropShip flotillas. The Dante's mix of speed, firepower and armor also make it adept at raiding tactics, but due to the purely defensive role of the Com Guards at the time of its creation the small cargo bay and full bunkerage it was designed with hamper any independent operations.
In all three Dante Class ships were constructed between 2935 and 2941 when the spiraling cost of the renovation of existing ships, difficulty in hiding both the vessels and large number of personnel to crew them from the Successor States and the death of the project's champion Primus York led to the program being frozen. As a proven design, Precentor Martial Focht had considered the construction of further Dante Class ships, but the loss of the Titan Yards to the Word of Blake occurred before construction could even be started.
Armament
Like many modern WarShips, the Dante Class features a mixture of capital class weaponry, naval autocannons and lasers, and smaller weaponry geared to fight fleets of DropShips and Aerospace Fighters, the Successor State navies having obliterated each others WarShips prior to its development. This weaponry is spread fairly evenly across every angle of the ship, with only the rear lacking in a capital weapon.
Cargo
Due to the defensive role of the ComStar WarShip fleet and the inclusion of Lithium-Fusion Battery System, the Dante Class have limited cargo capacity of 17,087 tons split between two bays, and 12 fighter complement.
Named Vessels
- CSS Narbonne - The Narbonne was built 2941 in and assigned to the Com Guard Second Fleet at Ross 248.
- The Narbonne took part in Case White in March 3068.[1]
- CSS Bordeaux - The Bordeaux was built in 2944 and assigned to the Com Guard First Fleet at Luyten 68-28.
- On 1 August 3068, the Bordeaux ran the Word of Blake blockade of Tukayyid. Personnel from the 104th Division were able to rescue Primus Sharilar Mori and some senior ComGuard officers. The vessel safely returned ComStar's leader to Orestes after reportedly only suffering minor damage.[2][3]
- In the first week of November 3068, the Bordeaux was defending Orestes when Blakist forces attacked the planet. The Bordeaux was badly damaged, though ground troops were able to drive off the Word's forces.[4][5]
- The Bordeaux took part in the liberation of Chara in 3077.[6]
- CSS Montpellier - The Montpellier was built in 2948 and assigned to Com Guard First Fleet at Luyten 68-28.
References
- ↑ Dawn of the Jihad & Blake Ascending, pp. 89-91, "Case White Underway!"
- ↑ Dawn of the Jihad & Blake Ascending, p. 121, "Daring Rescue"
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3070, pp. 17-18 & Blake Ascending, pp. 177-178, "Timeline"
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3070, pp. 17-19 & Blake Ascending, pp. 177-179, "Blake's Judgment"
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3072, p. 11, "Timeline"
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, pp. 60-61, "Charred Victory"
Bibliography
- Blake Ascending
- Dawn of the Jihad
- Field Manual: ComStar, pp. 156-157
- Jihad Hot Spots: 3070
- Jihad Hot Spots: 3072
- Jihad Hot Spots: Terra
- Technical Readout: 3067, pp. 202-203
