Editing Dictator

{{infoBoxDropShip
| image = Dictator.jpg
| name = ''Dictator''
| manufacturer = [[Di Tron Heavy Industries]]
| production year=2600
| year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4077/dictator-standard MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
| Use = Mech Carrier
| Type = Military Spheroid
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]
| Mass = 9,000 
| Structural Integrity = 12
| Length = 85
| Width = 85
| Height = 121.5
| Drive System =
| Safe Thrust = 1.5 g
| Maximum Thrust = 2.5 g 
| Fuel (tons) = 150 tons
| Fuel (days) = 81.52 days 
| Armament = <span></span>
* 11x [[AC/10]]
* 12x [[medium laser]]
* 2x [[large laser]]
* 4x [[SRM 6]]
* 6x [[LRM 20]]
| Armor = 42 tons, standard
| Crew = 39 + 72 bay personnel
| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 4/9
| Heat Sinks = 109
| BV (1.0) = 4,404
| BV (2.0) = 4,863<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'' p. 194 - BV2 listing.</ref><br>4,802<ref name="RS:3075U-AOWp84"/>
}}

==Description==
The '''''Dictator'''''-class military [[DropShip]] was a [[Star League era]] [[BattleMech]] carrier developed for the [[Star League Defense Forces]]. The ''Dictator'' was originally designed in response to failings in the SLDF's 'Mech carriers during the [[Reunification War]], with [[Di Tron Heavy Industries]] beginning work on the ship in [[2582]].  However, bureaucratic and technical delays meant it became operational in [[2600]], long after the conflict ended.<ref name=TR26>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', p. 114</ref>

Lacking fighter bays, the ''Dictator'' is meant to be operated as part of a task force rather than conduct independent operations, with its ability to carry three entire 'Mech companies safely and offload them quickly.  Protected by 42 tons of standard armor, the ship proved itself reliable and effective long after production ceased in [[2725]].  The ''Dictator'' was invaluable during [[Second Hidden War|Operation Smother]] in [[2729]], ending the war between [[House Davion]] and [[House Kurita]] quickly.<ref name=TR26/>

Many of this class were destroyed during the [[Amaris Civil War]], and the aging ''Dictator'' was mostly abandoned by SLDF forces taking part in the [[Operation EXODUS|Exodus]] in favor of the newer ''[[Overlord]]''.  The very few which survived the first three [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] were in a poor state of repair.<ref name=TR26/>  However, by [[3075]] the [[Magistracy of Canopus]] was able to gain possession of a large quantity of ''Dictator'' DropShips in pristine shape.

==Armament==
Two [[medium laser]]s, two [[LRM-20]]s and three [[autocannon/10]]s are mounted in the nose section of the ''Dictator''.  Two additional LRM-20s and AC/10s, along with one [[Large Laser]] and two medium lasers, provided coverage across the ship's forward arc.  Protecting its rear firing arc are two medium lasers, two [[SRM-6]] missile launchers and another AC/10.  The last two medium lasers and AC/10s are mounted in the aft section of the ship.  The ''Dictator'' carries 250 rounds for its AC/10s, 120 rounds for the SRM launchers and 144 rounds for the LRM launchers.<ref name="RS:3075U-AOWp84"/>

==Cargo==
The ''Dictator'' has four cargo bays in total, with three dedicated to carrying a company of 12 'Mechs each.  Stacked atop each other, each bay is isolated with its own drop mechanism, access ramp and door.  While this provides excellent protection should one bay be compromised, it also means moving cargo between bays is practically impossible unless the ship is grounded.  The fourth bay is dedicated to general cargo with a 704 ton capacity.<ref name="RS:3075U-AOWp84">''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 84, "Dictator 2600"</ref>

==Variants==
*; Command Variant : Introduced in [[2620]], the Command Variant was used to deploy a Regimental Command Company and its Battalion Lances.  The ship's third 'Mech bay is converted to carry 18 heavy vehicles, which would be part of the logistic and support elements of the Regiment. This change increased the number of people aboard a Command-variant ''Dictator'' from the original 39 crew and 72 bay personnel by adding a further 120 bay personnel.<ref name="RS:3075U-AOWp85">''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 84, "Dictator (Command)"</ref> One out of ten ''Dictator''s that were produced was a Command variant.<ref name="TRO:3075p198">''Technical Readout: 3075", p. 198, "Dictator"</ref> BV (2.0) = 4,802<ref name="RS:3075U-AOWp85"/>

==Gallery==
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Dictator.jpg|Original ''Dictator'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised|TRO:3026 Revised]]''
</gallery>

==References==
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==Bibliography==
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]]'', pp 122-123
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'', pp 198-199


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