Difference between revisions of "Hamilcar (DropShip class)"
m (MahiMahi moved page Hamilcar to Hamilcar (DropShip class): Policy:Article Naming) |
Ocherstone (talk | contribs) |
||
Line 2: | Line 2: | ||
| image = Hamilcar TRO3057r.png | | image = Hamilcar TRO3057r.png | ||
| name = ''Hamilcar'' | | name = ''Hamilcar'' | ||
− | | manufacturer = [[Irian Technologies]] | + | | manufacturer = [[Irian Technologies]]<ref name=TRO57R/> |
| production year=3054 | | production year=3054 | ||
| year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4259/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4259/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
Line 27: | Line 27: | ||
* 2x [[SRM-4]] with Artemis IV | * 2x [[SRM-4]] with Artemis IV | ||
| Armor = Unknown <br> '''Fore:''' 17 <br> '''Sides:''' 14 <br> '''Aft:''' 15 | | Armor = Unknown <br> '''Fore:''' 17 <br> '''Sides:''' 14 <br> '''Aft:''' 15 | ||
− | | Crew = | + | | Crew = 36<ref name=TRO57R/> |
+ | *6 Officers | ||
+ | *27 Enlisted | ||
+ | *3 Gunners | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | Bay Personnel: 24 | ||
| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 4/0 | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 4/0 | ||
| Heat Sinks = 56 (112) | | Heat Sinks = 56 (112) | ||
Line 35: | Line 40: | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
− | Developed by a [[House Marik|Marik]] think tank, the '''''Hamilcar'''''-class [[DropShip]] is a unique and hard to classify space assault vessel. | + | Developed by a [[House Marik|Marik]] think tank, the '''''Hamilcar'''''-class [[DropShip]] is a unique and hard-to-classify space assault vessel. |
− | When first revealed, many observers wrote the design off as a poorly designed raider, neither a fighter | + | When first revealed, many observers wrote the design off as a poorly designed raider, neither a fighter nor 'Mech carrier. Opinions changed when the ''Hamilcar'' first saw action, defeating a group of terrorists that had seized a cargo station at the L2 point of [[Concord]]. In a showpiece of integrated action between the DropShip, [[Jump Jet]] equipped [[BattleMechs]] and [[aerospace fighters]], with the ship and its cargo geared towards acting as a zero-g combat unit. |
− | However, beyond its rather niche role and unusual design features, the ''Hamilcar'' is a relatively mediocre design at best, hampered by a mere 80 tons of fuel, scant cargo space, limited weapons array and a paltry 35 tons of armor. The vessel is so focused on operating in concert with its 'Mechs and fighter screen that it isn't a viable combatant without them.<ref name= | + | However, beyond its rather niche role and unusual design features, the ''Hamilcar'' is a relatively mediocre design at best, hampered by a mere 80 tons of fuel, scant cargo space, limited weapons array, and a paltry 35 tons of armor. The vessel is so focused on operating in concert with its 'Mechs and fighter screen that it isn't a viable combatant without them.<ref name=TRO57R>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', p. 30-31 - "Hamilcar Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO57>''Technical Readout: 3057'', p. 32-33 - "Hamilcar Profile"</ref> |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
− | The ''Hamilcar'' recovered technology arsenal is almost exclusively forward facing, consisting of a [[Gauss rifle]], [[ER Large Laser]], [[Artemis IV FCS]] enhanced [[LRM-20]] and [[SRM-4]] racks mounted in the nose, backed up by an ER large laser, LRM-20, [[ER PPC]] and [[Large Pulse Laser]] in each wing. Aft weaponry consists of another ER large laser backed up by an [[LRM-15]] and SRM-4, complemented by further rear-facing LRM-15s in each wing.<ref name= | + | The ''Hamilcar'' recovered technology arsenal is almost exclusively forward facing, consisting of a [[Gauss rifle]], [[ER Large Laser]], [[Artemis IV FCS]] enhanced [[LRM-20]] and [[SRM-4]] racks mounted in the nose, backed up by an ER large laser, LRM-20, [[ER PPC]] and [[Large Pulse Laser]] in each wing. Aft weaponry consists of another ER large laser backed up by an [[LRM-15]] and SRM-4, complemented by further rear-facing LRM-15s in each wing.<ref name=TRO57R/><ref name=TRO57/> |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
− | The ''Hamilcar'' features a mere 90 tons of cargo, devoting most of its available space toward carrying two [[Lance]]s of [[BattleMech]]s and two [[aerospace fighter]] Lances. The bays for the four fighters are deserving of note for their unusual placement directly below the engines. This is rather eccentric, but allows the fighters to be removed or loaded on the ground via simple ramps, which is generally not possible on most other DropShips.<ref name= | + | The ''Hamilcar'' features a mere 90 tons of cargo, devoting most of its available space toward carrying two [[Lance]]s of [[BattleMech]]s and two [[aerospace fighter]] Lances. The bays for the four fighters are deserving of note for their unusual placement directly below the engines. This is rather eccentric, but allows the fighters to be removed or loaded on the ground via simple ramps, which is generally not possible on most other DropShips.<ref name=TRO57R/><ref name=TRO57/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== |
Revision as of 13:16, 28 February 2024
Hamilcar | |
Production information | |
Manufacturer | Irian Technologies[1] |
Production Year | 3054[2] |
Use | Space Assault Ship |
Type | Military Aerodyne |
Tech Base | Star League |
Technical specifications | |
Mass | 3,575 tons |
Structural Integrity | 9 |
Length | 132 meters |
Width | 98 meters |
Height | 34 meters |
Drive System | Unknown |
Safe Thrust | 2 g |
Max Thrust | 3 g |
Fuel (tons) | 97 tons |
Fuel (days) | 52.7 days |
Armament |
|
Armor | Unknown Fore: 17 Sides: 14 Aft: 15 |
Crew | 36[1]
Bay Personnel: 24 |
Escape Pods/Life Boats | 4/0 |
Heat Sinks | 56 (112) |
BV (1.0) | 3,812[3] |
BV (2.0) | 4,162 |
Contents
Description
Developed by a Marik think tank, the Hamilcar-class DropShip is a unique and hard-to-classify space assault vessel.
When first revealed, many observers wrote the design off as a poorly designed raider, neither a fighter nor 'Mech carrier. Opinions changed when the Hamilcar first saw action, defeating a group of terrorists that had seized a cargo station at the L2 point of Concord. In a showpiece of integrated action between the DropShip, Jump Jet equipped BattleMechs and aerospace fighters, with the ship and its cargo geared towards acting as a zero-g combat unit.
However, beyond its rather niche role and unusual design features, the Hamilcar is a relatively mediocre design at best, hampered by a mere 80 tons of fuel, scant cargo space, limited weapons array, and a paltry 35 tons of armor. The vessel is so focused on operating in concert with its 'Mechs and fighter screen that it isn't a viable combatant without them.[1][4]
Armament
The Hamilcar recovered technology arsenal is almost exclusively forward facing, consisting of a Gauss rifle, ER Large Laser, Artemis IV FCS enhanced LRM-20 and SRM-4 racks mounted in the nose, backed up by an ER large laser, LRM-20, ER PPC and Large Pulse Laser in each wing. Aft weaponry consists of another ER large laser backed up by an LRM-15 and SRM-4, complemented by further rear-facing LRM-15s in each wing.[1][4]
Cargo
The Hamilcar features a mere 90 tons of cargo, devoting most of its available space toward carrying two Lances of BattleMechs and two aerospace fighter Lances. The bays for the four fighters are deserving of note for their unusual placement directly below the engines. This is rather eccentric, but allows the fighters to be removed or loaded on the ground via simple ramps, which is generally not possible on most other DropShips.[1][4]
Variants
No known variants
See Also
Gallery
Original Hamilcar from TRO:3057