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Line 47: Bay Personnel: 1080 Bay Personnel: 1080 | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 25/4 | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 25/4 − | Heat Sinks = 129 (single) + | Heat Sinks = 129 | BV (1.0) = 3,101<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 257</ref> | BV (1.0) = 3,101<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 257</ref> | BV (2.0) = 2,820 | BV (2.0) = 2,820 Line 53:
Line 53: ==Description== ==Description== − Entering service in [[2786]], in the opening stages of the [[First Succession War]], the '''''Excalibur''''' is one of the largest military [[DropShip]]s in the [[Successor State]] militaries, capable of transporting two battalions of [[combat vehicle]]s, an [[infantry]] [[battalion]], and a [[company]] of 'Mechs.<ref name=TRO3057/><ref name=DS&JSp36>''DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary'', pp. 36–37</ref> Due to immense losses suffered in the [[Amaris Civil War]] and because it was cheaper to produce, the ''Excalibur'' was chosen as a replacement for the ''[[Colossus (DropShip class)|Colossus]]''-class by the [[Star League Defense Force]] before its dissolution.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 198</ref> Still, the costs associated with the ''Excalibur'' meant that during the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] only the Great House militaries, certain [[mercenary]] units, and large corporations such as [[Akira Transport]] could afford to operate them.<ref name=DS&JSp36/> + Entering service in [[2786]], in the opening stages of the [[First Succession War]], the '''''Excalibur''''' is one of the largest military [[DropShip]]s in the [[Successor State]] militaries, capable of transporting two battalions of [[combat vehicle]]s, an [[infantry]] [[battalion]], and a [[company]] of 'Mechs.<ref name=DS&JSp36>''DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary'', pp. 36–37</ref><ref name=TRO3057>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', p. 60</ref> Due to immense losses suffered in the [[Amaris Civil War]] and because it was cheaper to produce, the ''Excalibur'' was chosen as a replacement for the ''[[Colossus (DropShip class)|Colossus]]''-class by the [[Star League Defense Force]] before its dissolution.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 198</ref> Still, the costs associated with the ''Excalibur'' meant that during the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] only the Great House militaries, certain [[mercenary]] units, and large corporations such as [[Akira Transport]] could afford to operate them.<ref name=DS&JSp36/> The command deck for the ''Excalibur'' is located towards the nose, isolated from the rest of the ship by a single access elevator protected by security codes. Below that is the main crew deck, with eight single-occupant rooms for the captain and senior officers and twenty-one double-occupant rooms for the rest of the crew. These rooms run along the outside of the deck, while the center was given over to a dedicated mess hall and recreational facilities for the crew. Below the crew deck are the troop decks, cargo bays, and the 3,150-ton [[GM 48000]] fusion drive with four Risley F-10 thrusters. The fusion drive is noted for giving the DropShip a high mass-to-fuel consumption ratio, making it more efficient and cheaper to operate. Along the bottom of the outside hull are four box-like structures which both serve as fixed landing pads and contain the rear-facing weapons.<ref name=DS&JSp36/><ref name=TRO3057/> The command deck for the ''Excalibur'' is located towards the nose, isolated from the rest of the ship by a single access elevator protected by security codes. Below that is the main crew deck, with eight single-occupant rooms for the captain and senior officers and twenty-one double-occupant rooms for the rest of the crew. These rooms run along the outside of the deck, while the center was given over to a dedicated mess hall and recreational facilities for the crew. Below the crew deck are the troop decks, cargo bays, and the 3,150-ton [[GM 48000]] fusion drive with four Risley F-10 thrusters. The fusion drive is noted for giving the DropShip a high mass-to-fuel consumption ratio, making it more efficient and cheaper to operate. Along the bottom of the outside hull are four box-like structures which both serve as fixed landing pads and contain the rear-facing weapons.<ref name=DS&JSp36/><ref name=TRO3057/> Line 59:
Line 59: While cheaper than comparable [[Star League era]] craft, the ''Excalibur'' is not above criticism. One of its biggest drawbacks is a lackluster weapons array, little better than for seeing off uncoordinated fighter attacks, as well as a slow and cumbersome unloading sequence. It could take anywhere from thirty minutes to three hours to completely unload the DropShip's cargo. For this reason, the ''Excalibur'' is only used for major military operations—during a planetary assault it will be one of the last ships to enter the atmosphere after the way has been cleared by other craft—and will only disembark its cargo in a secure area. Once units carried by it have been deployed, the ''Excalibur'' continues to serve as a logistics transport to ferry supplies in support of combat operations.<ref name=DS&JSp36/><ref name=TRO3057/> While cheaper than comparable [[Star League era]] craft, the ''Excalibur'' is not above criticism. One of its biggest drawbacks is a lackluster weapons array, little better than for seeing off uncoordinated fighter attacks, as well as a slow and cumbersome unloading sequence. It could take anywhere from thirty minutes to three hours to completely unload the DropShip's cargo. For this reason, the ''Excalibur'' is only used for major military operations—during a planetary assault it will be one of the last ships to enter the atmosphere after the way has been cleared by other craft—and will only disembark its cargo in a secure area. Once units carried by it have been deployed, the ''Excalibur'' continues to serve as a logistics transport to ferry supplies in support of combat operations.<ref name=DS&JSp36/><ref name=TRO3057/> − The class seemed doomed when production of the GM 48000 fusion drive ceased in [[3022]] after their last manufacturer folded. Many ''Excaliburs'' began to suffer serious drive maintenance failures, and with no new spare parts, maintenance expenses skyrocketed and the vessels were increasingly scrapped and salvaged. However, the [[Draconis Combine]] soon commissioned an engineering team to research an alternative to keep its sizable ''Excalibur'' fleet flying. The team's proposal of a modified version of the ''[[Mule|Mule's]]'' smaller [[GE 2080]] drive system proved successful and most ''Excalibur''s produced post-3030 operate with the [[Interplanetary Drive System|drive system]].<ref name=TRO3057/><ref name=DS&JSp36/> With the Kuritan success, [[Semier Data Tron]] switched Lyran ''Excaliburs'' to the Tharkad-made [[GM 2080 II]],<ref name=OR83>''Objective Raids'', p. 83: "Produced Semier Data Tron Components"</ref> while the sole Capellan Confederation DropShip manufacturer, [[Rashpur-Owens Incorporated|Rashpur-Owens Inc.]], restored production of the original engine at their [[Capella]] site by [[3053]].<ref name=OR143>''Objective Raids'', p. 143: "Produced Rashpur-Owens Inc. Components on Capella"</ref> + The class seemed doomed when production of the GM 48000 fusion drive ceased in [[3022]] after their last manufacturer folded. Many ''Excalibur''s began to suffer serious drive maintenance failures, and with no new spare parts, maintenance expenses skyrocketed and the vessels were increasingly scrapped and salvaged. However, the [[Draconis Combine]] soon commissioned an engineering team to research an alternative to keep its sizable ''Excalibur'' fleet flying. The team's proposal of a modified version of the ''[[Mule]]'''s smaller [[GE 2080]] drive system proved successful and most ''Excalibur''s produced since the [[3030]]'s operate this drive system.<ref name=DS&JSp36/><ref name=TRO3057/> ==Armament== ==Armament== − For such a large craft, the ''Excalibur'' carries a relatively tiny weapons array. Mounted in the nose is an [[Autocannon/5]], an [[LRM-10]] launcher, and a single [[medium laser]], with one ton of autocannon ammo and two tons of missiles. Facing the forward left and right firing arcs are a [[PPC]], two LRM-10 launchers with two tons of missile reloads, and two medium lasers. The aft left and right firing arcs are covered by a single [[Large Laser]] and a pair of mediums, while directly aft is a single large laser and a medium laser. This pathetic array is barely adequate to overcome a poorly organized [[aerospace fighter]] attack, and helps ensure that each ''Excalibur'' receives significant protection if it enters into unsecured combat zones.<ref name=TRO3057/><ref name=DS&JSp36/> + For such a large craft, the ''Excalibur'' carries a relatively tiny weapons array. Mounted in the nose is an [[Autocannon/5]], an [[LRM-10]] launcher, and a single [[medium laser]], with one ton of autocannon ammo and two tons of missiles. Facing the forward left and right firing arcs are a [[PPC]], two LRM-10 launchers with two tons of missile reloads, and two medium lasers. The aft left and right firing arcs are covered by a single [[Large Laser]] and a pair of mediums, while directly aft is a single large laser and a medium laser. This pathetic array is barely adequate to overcome a poorly organized [[aerospace fighter]] attack, and helps ensure that each ''Excalibur'' receives significant protection if it enters into unsecured combat zones.<ref name=DS&JSp36/><ref name=TRO3057/> ==Cargo== ==Cargo== − Five huge bays make up the bulk of the ''Excalibur''s interior, with four fitted as [[Heavy Vehicle Bay]]s to carry a total of 90 heavy vehicles and the fifth as a [[Transport Bay#BattleMech/Fighter Bay|'Mech Bay]] able to carry a company of twelve 'Mechs. Each of the roomy vehicle bays was designed with a maximum capacity of 1,500 tons, but increasing structural stresses have led many ''Excalibur''s to impose a 1,000 to 1,250-ton limit. While not posing much of a hardship on light cavalry units, those units that use primarily heavy and assault-weight tanks have been forced to sacrifice as much as an entire company in order to be transported. Additionally, the ''Excalibur'''s cramped 'Mech bay barely has enough room for its twelve 'Mech cubicles, lacking any space for repair facilities or [[Drop Pod|Drop Pods]] common to dedicated 'Mech carriers like the ''[[Leopard]]'', ''[[Union]]'' or ''[[Overlord]]''. The vehicle bay and 'Mech bay are each serviced by a single access door.<ref name=TRO3057/><ref name=DS&JSp36/> + Five huge bays make up the bulk of the ''Excalibur''s interior, with four fitted as [[Heavy Vehicle Bay]]s to carry a total of 90 heavy vehicles and the fifth as a [[Transport Bay#BattleMech/Fighter Bay|'Mech Bay]] able to carry a company of twelve 'Mechs. Each of the roomy vehicle bays was designed with a maximum capacity of 1,500 tons, but increasing structural stresses have led many ''Excalibur''s to impose a 1,000 to 1,250-ton limit. While not posing much of a hardship on light cavalry units, those units that use primarily heavy and assault-weight tanks have been forced to sacrifice as much as an entire company in order to be transported. Additionally, the ''Excalibur'''s cramped 'Mech bay barely has enough room for its twelve 'Mech cubicles, lacking any space for repair facilities or [[Drop Pod|Drop Pods]] common to dedicated 'Mech carriers like the ''[[Leopard]]'', ''[[Union]]'' or ''[[Overlord]]''. The vehicle bay and 'Mech bay are each serviced by a single access door.<ref name=DS&JSp36/><ref name=TRO3057/> − Above the vehicle and 'Mech bays are six troop decks, each accommodating 100 troops in barrack-style housing. These decks provide quarters for not only the embarked infantry battalion but also for the technical staff, vehicle crews, and [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] of the other units. Each of the twelve infantry [[platoons]] has its own dedicated living area, mess hall, and recreation rooms, while each [[Inner Sphere Infantry Organization#Company|company]] is assigned its own training and medical facilities. A single access door allows the infantry battalion to deploy for combat. Finally the ''Excalibur'' can carry an additional 440 tons of general cargo.<ref name=TRO3057/><ref name=DS&JSp36/> + Above the vehicle and 'Mech bays are six troop decks, each accommodating 100 troops in barrack-style housing. These decks provide quarters for not only the embarked infantry battalion but also for the technical staff, vehicle crews, and [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] of the other units. Each of the twelve infantry [[platoons]] has its own dedicated living area, mess hall, and recreation rooms, while each [[Inner Sphere Infantry Organization#Company|company]] is assigned its own training and medical facilities. A single access door allows the infantry battalion to deploy for combat. Finally the ''Excalibur'' can carry an additional 440 tons of general cargo.<ref name=DS&JSp36/><ref name=TRO3057/> ==Variants== ==Variants== Line 93:
Line 93: * ''[[DropShips and JumpShips]]'' * ''[[DropShips and JumpShips]]'' * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3070]]'' * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3070]]'' − * ''[[Objective Raids]]'' * ''[[Objectives: Federated Suns]]'' * ''[[Objectives: Federated Suns]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]''
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* 3x [[large laser]] | * 3x [[large laser]] | ||
* 10x [[medium laser]] | * 10x [[medium laser]] | ||
| − | | Armor = 47 tons | + | | Armor = 47 tons standard <br> '''Fore:''' 20 <br> '''Sides:''' 18 <br> '''Aft:''' 15 |
| − | + | | Crew = 50 | |
*9 Officers | *9 Officers | ||
*37 Enlisted | *37 Enlisted | ||
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Bay Personnel: 1080 | Bay Personnel: 1080 | ||
| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 25/4 | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 25/4 | ||
| − | | Heat Sinks = 129 | + | | Heat Sinks = 129 |
| BV (1.0) = 3,101<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 257</ref> | | BV (1.0) = 3,101<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 257</ref> | ||
| BV (2.0) = 2,820 | | BV (2.0) = 2,820 | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Entering service in [[2786]], in the opening stages of the [[First Succession War]], the '''''Excalibur''''' is one of the largest military [[DropShip]]s in the [[Successor State]] militaries, capable of transporting two battalions of [[combat vehicle]]s, an [[infantry]] [[battalion]], and a [[company]] of 'Mechs. | + | Entering service in [[2786]], in the opening stages of the [[First Succession War]], the '''''Excalibur''''' is one of the largest military [[DropShip]]s in the [[Successor State]] militaries, capable of transporting two battalions of [[combat vehicle]]s, an [[infantry]] [[battalion]], and a [[company]] of 'Mechs.<ref name=DS&JSp36>''DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary'', pp. 36–37</ref><ref name=TRO3057>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', p. 60</ref> Due to immense losses suffered in the [[Amaris Civil War]] and because it was cheaper to produce, the ''Excalibur'' was chosen as a replacement for the ''[[Colossus (DropShip class)|Colossus]]''-class by the [[Star League Defense Force]] before its dissolution.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 198</ref> Still, the costs associated with the ''Excalibur'' meant that during the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] only the Great House militaries, certain [[mercenary]] units, and large corporations such as [[Akira Transport]] could afford to operate them.<ref name=DS&JSp36/> |
The command deck for the ''Excalibur'' is located towards the nose, isolated from the rest of the ship by a single access elevator protected by security codes. Below that is the main crew deck, with eight single-occupant rooms for the captain and senior officers and twenty-one double-occupant rooms for the rest of the crew. These rooms run along the outside of the deck, while the center was given over to a dedicated mess hall and recreational facilities for the crew. Below the crew deck are the troop decks, cargo bays, and the 3,150-ton [[GM 48000]] fusion drive with four Risley F-10 thrusters. The fusion drive is noted for giving the DropShip a high mass-to-fuel consumption ratio, making it more efficient and cheaper to operate. Along the bottom of the outside hull are four box-like structures which both serve as fixed landing pads and contain the rear-facing weapons.<ref name=DS&JSp36/><ref name=TRO3057/> | The command deck for the ''Excalibur'' is located towards the nose, isolated from the rest of the ship by a single access elevator protected by security codes. Below that is the main crew deck, with eight single-occupant rooms for the captain and senior officers and twenty-one double-occupant rooms for the rest of the crew. These rooms run along the outside of the deck, while the center was given over to a dedicated mess hall and recreational facilities for the crew. Below the crew deck are the troop decks, cargo bays, and the 3,150-ton [[GM 48000]] fusion drive with four Risley F-10 thrusters. The fusion drive is noted for giving the DropShip a high mass-to-fuel consumption ratio, making it more efficient and cheaper to operate. Along the bottom of the outside hull are four box-like structures which both serve as fixed landing pads and contain the rear-facing weapons.<ref name=DS&JSp36/><ref name=TRO3057/> | ||
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While cheaper than comparable [[Star League era]] craft, the ''Excalibur'' is not above criticism. One of its biggest drawbacks is a lackluster weapons array, little better than for seeing off uncoordinated fighter attacks, as well as a slow and cumbersome unloading sequence. It could take anywhere from thirty minutes to three hours to completely unload the DropShip's cargo. For this reason, the ''Excalibur'' is only used for major military operations—during a planetary assault it will be one of the last ships to enter the atmosphere after the way has been cleared by other craft—and will only disembark its cargo in a secure area. Once units carried by it have been deployed, the ''Excalibur'' continues to serve as a logistics transport to ferry supplies in support of combat operations.<ref name=DS&JSp36/><ref name=TRO3057/> | While cheaper than comparable [[Star League era]] craft, the ''Excalibur'' is not above criticism. One of its biggest drawbacks is a lackluster weapons array, little better than for seeing off uncoordinated fighter attacks, as well as a slow and cumbersome unloading sequence. It could take anywhere from thirty minutes to three hours to completely unload the DropShip's cargo. For this reason, the ''Excalibur'' is only used for major military operations—during a planetary assault it will be one of the last ships to enter the atmosphere after the way has been cleared by other craft—and will only disembark its cargo in a secure area. Once units carried by it have been deployed, the ''Excalibur'' continues to serve as a logistics transport to ferry supplies in support of combat operations.<ref name=DS&JSp36/><ref name=TRO3057/> | ||
| − | The class seemed doomed when production of the GM 48000 fusion drive ceased in [[3022]] after their last manufacturer folded. Many '' | + | The class seemed doomed when production of the GM 48000 fusion drive ceased in [[3022]] after their last manufacturer folded. Many ''Excalibur''s began to suffer serious drive maintenance failures, and with no new spare parts, maintenance expenses skyrocketed and the vessels were increasingly scrapped and salvaged. However, the [[Draconis Combine]] soon commissioned an engineering team to research an alternative to keep its sizable ''Excalibur'' fleet flying. The team's proposal of a modified version of the ''[[Mule]]'''s smaller [[GE 2080]] drive system proved successful and most ''Excalibur''s produced since the [[3030]]'s operate this drive system.<ref name=DS&JSp36/><ref name=TRO3057/> |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | For such a large craft, the ''Excalibur'' carries a relatively tiny weapons array. Mounted in the nose is an [[Autocannon/5]], an [[LRM-10]] launcher, and a single [[medium laser]], with one ton of autocannon ammo and two tons of missiles. Facing the forward left and right firing arcs are a [[PPC]], two LRM-10 launchers with two tons of missile reloads, and two medium lasers. The aft left and right firing arcs are covered by a single [[Large Laser]] and a pair of mediums, while directly aft is a single large laser and a medium laser. This pathetic array is barely adequate to overcome a poorly organized [[aerospace fighter]] attack, and helps ensure that each ''Excalibur'' receives significant protection if it enters into unsecured combat zones.<ref name= | + | For such a large craft, the ''Excalibur'' carries a relatively tiny weapons array. Mounted in the nose is an [[Autocannon/5]], an [[LRM-10]] launcher, and a single [[medium laser]], with one ton of autocannon ammo and two tons of missiles. Facing the forward left and right firing arcs are a [[PPC]], two LRM-10 launchers with two tons of missile reloads, and two medium lasers. The aft left and right firing arcs are covered by a single [[Large Laser]] and a pair of mediums, while directly aft is a single large laser and a medium laser. This pathetic array is barely adequate to overcome a poorly organized [[aerospace fighter]] attack, and helps ensure that each ''Excalibur'' receives significant protection if it enters into unsecured combat zones.<ref name=DS&JSp36/><ref name=TRO3057/> |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | Five huge bays make up the bulk of the ''Excalibur''s interior, with four fitted as [[Heavy Vehicle Bay]]s to carry a total of 90 heavy vehicles and the fifth as a [[Transport Bay#BattleMech/Fighter Bay|'Mech Bay]] able to carry a company of twelve 'Mechs. Each of the roomy vehicle bays was designed with a maximum capacity of 1,500 tons, but increasing structural stresses have led many ''Excalibur''s to impose a 1,000 to 1,250-ton limit. While not posing much of a hardship on light cavalry units, those units that use primarily heavy and assault-weight tanks have been forced to sacrifice as much as an entire company in order to be transported. Additionally, the ''Excalibur'''s cramped 'Mech bay barely has enough room for its twelve 'Mech cubicles, lacking any space for repair facilities or [[Drop Pod|Drop Pods]] common to dedicated 'Mech carriers like the ''[[Leopard]]'', ''[[Union]]'' or ''[[Overlord]]''. The vehicle bay and 'Mech bay are each serviced by a single access door.<ref name= | + | Five huge bays make up the bulk of the ''Excalibur''s interior, with four fitted as [[Heavy Vehicle Bay]]s to carry a total of 90 heavy vehicles and the fifth as a [[Transport Bay#BattleMech/Fighter Bay|'Mech Bay]] able to carry a company of twelve 'Mechs. Each of the roomy vehicle bays was designed with a maximum capacity of 1,500 tons, but increasing structural stresses have led many ''Excalibur''s to impose a 1,000 to 1,250-ton limit. While not posing much of a hardship on light cavalry units, those units that use primarily heavy and assault-weight tanks have been forced to sacrifice as much as an entire company in order to be transported. Additionally, the ''Excalibur'''s cramped 'Mech bay barely has enough room for its twelve 'Mech cubicles, lacking any space for repair facilities or [[Drop Pod|Drop Pods]] common to dedicated 'Mech carriers like the ''[[Leopard]]'', ''[[Union]]'' or ''[[Overlord]]''. The vehicle bay and 'Mech bay are each serviced by a single access door.<ref name=DS&JSp36/><ref name=TRO3057/> |
| − | Above the vehicle and 'Mech bays are six troop decks, each accommodating 100 troops in barrack-style housing. These decks provide quarters for not only the embarked infantry battalion but also for the technical staff, vehicle crews, and [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] of the other units. Each of the twelve infantry [[platoons]] has its own dedicated living area, mess hall, and recreation rooms, while each [[Inner Sphere Infantry Organization#Company|company]] is assigned its own training and medical facilities. A single access door allows the infantry battalion to deploy for combat. Finally the ''Excalibur'' can carry an additional 440 tons of general cargo.<ref name= | + | Above the vehicle and 'Mech bays are six troop decks, each accommodating 100 troops in barrack-style housing. These decks provide quarters for not only the embarked infantry battalion but also for the technical staff, vehicle crews, and [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] of the other units. Each of the twelve infantry [[platoons]] has its own dedicated living area, mess hall, and recreation rooms, while each [[Inner Sphere Infantry Organization#Company|company]] is assigned its own training and medical facilities. A single access door allows the infantry battalion to deploy for combat. Finally the ''Excalibur'' can carry an additional 440 tons of general cargo.<ref name=DS&JSp36/><ref name=TRO3057/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
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* ''[[DropShips and JumpShips]]'' | * ''[[DropShips and JumpShips]]'' | ||
* ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3070]]'' | * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3070]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Objectives: Federated Suns]]'' | * ''[[Objectives: Federated Suns]]'' | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' | ||