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| image = Kuan Ti TRO3057r.png | | image = Kuan Ti TRO3057r.png | ||
| name = ''Kuan Ti'' | | name = ''Kuan Ti'' | ||
| − | | manufacturer = [[Earthwerks Limited|Earthwerks, Ltd]], [[Kallon Industries]] | + | | manufacturer = [[Earthwerks Limited|Earthwerks, Ltd]]<ref name=TRO3057r20>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', p. 20</ref> |
| + | ----[[Kallon Industries]]<ref name=TRO3057r20/> | ||
| production year=3055 | | production year=3055 | ||
| year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4466/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4466/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
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* 4x [[SRM-6]] with Artemis IV | * 4x [[SRM-6]] with Artemis IV | ||
| Armor = Unknown <br> '''Fore:''' 22 <br> '''Sides:''' 16 <br> '''Aft:''' 18 | | Armor = Unknown <br> '''Fore:''' 22 <br> '''Sides:''' 16 <br> '''Aft:''' 18 | ||
| − | | Crew = 25 | + | | Crew = 25<ref name=TRO3057r20/> |
| + | *5 Officers | ||
| + | *13 Enlisted | ||
| + | *7 Gunners | ||
| + | ---- | ||
| + | Bay Personnel: 10 | ||
| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 4/0 | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 4/0 | ||
| Heat Sinks = 43 (86) | | Heat Sinks = 43 (86) | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Originally conceived just prior to the [[Fourth Succession War]], the '''''Kuan Ti'''''-class [[DropShip]] that saw production is a design heavily armed with advanced weaponry | + | Originally conceived just prior to the [[Fourth Succession War]], the '''''Kuan Ti'''''-class [[DropShip]] that saw production is a design heavily armed with advanced weaponry but intended only for in-system defensive roles. |
| − | A research project begun by [[Earthwerks Limited|Earthwerks]]' [[Ares (system)|Ares]] facility in [[3027]], the design was one of many things halted by the near collapse of House Liao. By the time the Confederation was in a position to restart the project in [[3039]], [[Helm Memory Core|rediscovered technology]] resulted in a new design that bore little resemblance to the original. Despite the scarcity of new-tech, the tacit support of the [[Chancellor]] led to construction of a prototype in [[3054]], followed by full production in [[3055]]. As an example of the détente at the time, the [[Free Worlds League]] was presented with the design specifications for the vessel, with the first League ''Kuan Ti''s being completed at [[Kallon Industries| Kallon]]'s [[Loyalty]] yards in [[3057]]. | + | A research project begun by [[Earthwerks Limited|Earthwerks]]' [[Ares (system)|Ares]] facility in [[3027]], the design was one of many things halted by the near collapse of House Liao. By the time the Confederation was in a position to restart the project in [[3039]], [[Helm Memory Core|rediscovered technology]] resulted in a new design that bore little resemblance to the original. Despite the scarcity of new-tech, the tacit support of the [[Chancellor]] led to the construction of a prototype in [[3054]], followed by full production in [[3055]]. As an example of the détente at the time, the [[Free Worlds League]] was presented with the design specifications for the vessel, with the first League ''Kuan Ti''s being completed at [[Kallon Industries| Kallon]]'s [[Loyalty]] yards in [[3057]]. |
| − | While packing a large amount of advanced weapons and extensive armor, ''Kuan Ti'' is hampered by a relatively tiny forty-five tons of fuel, sufficient for in-system patrol and defense but a distinct limitation for extended offensive operations. This curious flaw has led many observers to posit that that design exists purely to delay the speed of any Fourth Succession War style mass invasion of the Confederation. | + | While packing a large amount of advanced weapons and extensive armor, ''Kuan Ti'' is hampered by a relatively tiny forty-five tons of fuel, sufficient for in-system patrol and defense but a distinct limitation for extended offensive operations. This curious flaw has led many observers to posit that that design exists purely to delay the speed of any Fourth Succession War-style mass invasion of the Confederation. |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | The ''Kuan Ti'' features a devastating array of forward-firing weaponry, including twin [[Gauss rifle]]s, an [[ER Large Laser]] and two [[medium laser]]s alongside a similar trio of a [[Large Pulse Laser]] and two [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s, [[LRM-20]] and [[SRM-6]] racks in its nose bays, backed up by wing-mounted [[AC/10]], ER large laser and medium laser, large pulse laser paired with two mediums, an LRM-20 and SRM-6 on each side. The rear facing weaponry suffers because of the forward facing focus, limited to one medium laser, a large and two medium pulse lasers, one [[LRM-10]] and one SRM-6 rack mounted aft, backed up by twin rear facing medium pulse lasers in the wings. On the defensive side, the ''Kuan Ti'' featured four [[anti-missile system]]s in twin mounts front and rear, but, unlike the offensive weaponry, they suffered from relatively limited ammunition stores, reducing their utility in lengthy actions. | + | The ''Kuan Ti'' features a devastating array of forward-firing weaponry, including twin [[Gauss rifle]]s, an [[ER Large Laser]] and two [[medium laser]]s alongside a similar trio of a [[Large Pulse Laser]] and two [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s, [[LRM-20]] and [[SRM-6]] racks in its nose bays, backed up by wing-mounted [[AC/10]], ER large laser and medium laser, large pulse laser paired with two mediums, an LRM-20 and SRM-6 on each side. The rear-facing weaponry suffers because of the forward-facing focus, limited to one medium laser, a large and two medium pulse lasers, one [[LRM-10]] and one SRM-6 rack mounted aft, backed up by twin rear-facing medium pulse lasers in the wings. On the defensive side, the ''Kuan Ti'' featured four [[anti-missile system]]s in twin mounts front and rear, but, unlike the offensive weaponry, they suffered from relatively limited ammunition stores, reducing their utility in lengthy actions. |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | No known variants yet produced. | + | No known variants have yet been produced. |
==Named Vessels== | ==Named Vessels== | ||
Revision as of 17:28, 27 February 2024
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| Kuan Ti | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Earthwerks, Ltd[1]
Kallon Industries[1] |
| Production Year | 3055[2] |
| Use | Assault Ship |
| Type | Military Aerodyne |
| Tech Base | Star League |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 2,200 tons |
| Structural Integrity | 12 |
| Length | 82 meters |
| Width | 75 meters |
| Height | 31 meters |
| Drive System | Unknown |
| Safe Thrust | 3 g |
| Max Thrust | 4.5 g |
| Fuel (tons) | 45 tons |
| Fuel (days) | 24.5 days |
| Armament |
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| Armor | Unknown Fore: 22 Sides: 16 Aft: 18 |
| Crew | 25[1]
Bay Personnel: 10 |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 4/0 |
| Heat Sinks | 43 (86) |
| BV (1.0) | 3,953[3] |
| BV (2.0) | 5,450 |
Contents
Description
Originally conceived just prior to the Fourth Succession War, the Kuan Ti-class DropShip that saw production is a design heavily armed with advanced weaponry but intended only for in-system defensive roles.
A research project begun by Earthwerks' Ares facility in 3027, the design was one of many things halted by the near collapse of House Liao. By the time the Confederation was in a position to restart the project in 3039, rediscovered technology resulted in a new design that bore little resemblance to the original. Despite the scarcity of new-tech, the tacit support of the Chancellor led to the construction of a prototype in 3054, followed by full production in 3055. As an example of the détente at the time, the Free Worlds League was presented with the design specifications for the vessel, with the first League Kuan Tis being completed at Kallon's Loyalty yards in 3057.
While packing a large amount of advanced weapons and extensive armor, Kuan Ti is hampered by a relatively tiny forty-five tons of fuel, sufficient for in-system patrol and defense but a distinct limitation for extended offensive operations. This curious flaw has led many observers to posit that that design exists purely to delay the speed of any Fourth Succession War-style mass invasion of the Confederation.
Armament
The Kuan Ti features a devastating array of forward-firing weaponry, including twin Gauss rifles, an ER Large Laser and two medium lasers alongside a similar trio of a Large Pulse Laser and two Medium Pulse Lasers, LRM-20 and SRM-6 racks in its nose bays, backed up by wing-mounted AC/10, ER large laser and medium laser, large pulse laser paired with two mediums, an LRM-20 and SRM-6 on each side. The rear-facing weaponry suffers because of the forward-facing focus, limited to one medium laser, a large and two medium pulse lasers, one LRM-10 and one SRM-6 rack mounted aft, backed up by twin rear-facing medium pulse lasers in the wings. On the defensive side, the Kuan Ti featured four anti-missile systems in twin mounts front and rear, but, unlike the offensive weaponry, they suffered from relatively limited ammunition stores, reducing their utility in lengthy actions.
Cargo
With its focus on firepower, the Kuan Ti features a relatively small cargo capacity of 271 tons, split between two Small Craft bays and a standard two-door cargo bay.
Variants
No known variants have yet been produced.
Named Vessels
(See Category:Individual Kuan Ti-class DropShips)
Gallery
Original Kuan Ti from TRO:3057