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Line 45: An old Star League [[Combined Arms|combined arms]] troop transport, the ''Lion''-class DropShip is one of the oldest designs still in use. Introduced in [[2595]], the ''Lion'' would serve throughout the [[Inner Sphere]] up to the [[Amaris Civil War]], when many left with the [[Operation Exodus|Exodus Fleet]]. Heavy fighting during the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] would reduce the number of ''Lion''s still in service in the Inner Sphere to a mere handful by the [[thirty-first century]].<ref name=TR57r_Lion/> An old Star League [[Combined Arms|combined arms]] troop transport, the ''Lion''-class DropShip is one of the oldest designs still in use. Introduced in [[2595]], the ''Lion'' would serve throughout the [[Inner Sphere]] up to the [[Amaris Civil War]], when many left with the [[Operation Exodus|Exodus Fleet]]. Heavy fighting during the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] would reduce the number of ''Lion''s still in service in the Inner Sphere to a mere handful by the [[thirty-first century]].<ref name=TR57r_Lion/> − The [[Clans]] eventually refitted the ''Lion'' for their revised unit structure, though they could never manage a refit that could support [[Elemental (Battle Armor)|Elementals]]. This relegated the ship for use by ''[[dezgra]]'' and [[freeborn]] units, who continued to use it in its combined-arms role. As such, all ''Lions'' in service with the Clans date from the original Exodus, with no new ships having been built, unlike Clan-built ''[[Union-C|Union-Cs]]'' or ''[[Overlord-C|Overlord-Cs]]'', which are essentially new designs that share Inner Sphere names.<ref name=TR57r_Lion/> + The [[Clans]] eventually refitted the ''Lion'' for their revised unit structure, though they could never manage a refit that could support [[Elemental (Battle Armor)|Elementals]]. This relegated the ship for use by ''[[dezgra]]'' and [[freeborn]] units, who continued to use it in its combined-arms role. Likewise, all ''Lion''s in service with the Clans date from the original Exodus, with no new ships having been built.<ref name=TR57r_Lion/> − When [[Wolf's Dragoons]] returned to the Inner Sphere in [[3005]], they brought with them ''Lion''-class ships, stripped of most of their advanced Clan equipment. However, the sudden sight of so many rare DropShips immediately raised questions, though the Dragoons remained quiet about their origin. In an effort to allay any further suspicion, these ships were restricted to carrying two [[lances]] of [[BattleMechs]], though they would switch to openly using the Clan organization after the [[Fourth Succession War]].<ref name=TR57r_Lion/> + When [[Wolf's Dragoons]] returned to the Inner Sphere in [[3005]], they brought with them ''Lion''-class ships, stripped of most of their advanced Clan equipment. However, the sudden sight of so many rare DropShips immediately raised questions, though the Dragoons remained quiet about their origin. In an effort to allay any further suspicion, these ships were restricted to carrying two [[lance]]s of [[BattleMech]]s, though they would switch to openly using the Clan organization after the [[Fourth Succession War]].<ref name=TR57r_Lion/> ==Armament== ==Armament== − The ''Lion'' has an impressive array of weapons and armor, nearly as formidable as some assault DropShips. The long-range firepower of the ''Lion'' is provided by eight [[ER large lasers]], ten [[large pulse laser|large pulse lasers]], six [[LRM-20|LRM-20s]], and six [[LRM-15|LRM-15s]]. For short-range engagements, it adds ten [[medium pulse laser|medium pulse lasers]] and six [[Streak SRM-6|Streak SRM-6s]]. In addition, it carries a dozen [[AMS|anti-missile systems]] to provide further protection. Fully laden, it carries forty-eight tons of LRM missiles, twelve tons of Streak-SRM missiles, and forty-eight tons of AMS ammunition.<ref name=TR57r_Lion/> + The ''Lion'' has an impressive array of weapons and armor, nearly as formidable as some assault DropShips. The long-range firepower of the ''Lion'' is provided by eight [[ER large laser]]s, ten [[large pulse laser]]s, six [[LRM-20]]s, and six [[LRM-15]]s. For short-range engagements, it adds ten [[medium pulse laser]]s and six [[Streak SRM-6]]s. In addition, it carries a dozen [[anti-missile system]]s to provide further protection. Fully laden, it carries forty-eight tons of LRM missiles, twelve tons of Streak-SRM missiles, and forty-eight tons of AMS ammunition.<ref name=TR57r_Lion/> ==Cargo== ==Cargo== − Along with three [[transport bay|transport bays]], the ''Lion'' has a cargo capacity of 2,425.5 tons. The first 'Mech bay was originally designed to carry eight 'Mechs, which could enter and exit through two access doors. The second bay was given over to a company of twelve [[Combat Vehicle|light vehicles]] with a similar layout. The last bay was given over to general cargo, with a single door.<ref name=TR57r_Lion/> + Along with three [[transport bay]]s, the ''Lion'' has a cargo capacity of 2,425.5 tons. The first 'Mech bay was originally designed to carry eight 'Mechs, which could enter and exit through two access doors. The second bay was given over to a company of twelve [[Combat Vehicle|light vehicle]]s with a similar layout. The last bay was given over to general cargo, with a single door.<ref name=TR57r_Lion/> ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; Clan : The Clans refitted the ''Lion'' to better meet their organizational needs. The 'Mech bay was expanded to two [[Stars]] of [[OmniMechs]]. Efforts to upgrade the vehicle bay to carry [[battle armor]] proved unsatisfactory, so it was instead converted to carry an [[infantry]] [[Binary]] of ten Points. The number of bay personnel bunks is increased to 300 to better house the infantry points. BV (2.0) = 7,047<ref name=TR57r_Lion/> + *; Clan : The Clans refitted the ''Lion'' to better meet their organizational needs. The 'Mech bay was expanded to two [[Star]]s of [[OmniMech]]s. Efforts to upgrade the vehicle bay to carry [[battle armor]] proved unsatisfactory, so it was instead converted to carry an [[infantry]] [[Binary]] of ten Points. The number of bay personnel bunks is increased to 300 to better house the infantry points. BV (2.0) = 7,047<ref name=TR57r_Lion/> − *;Wolf's Dragoons : Some versions of the ''Lion'' in service with Wolf's Dragoons carried a Star of [[Combat Vehicle|heavy vehicles]] instead of the infantry, which reduced the DropShip's cargo capacity by nearly half, the armor by a ton, and the bay personnel requirement to 116. Most of the Dragoon's ''Lions'' were returned to their original specifications post-[[Battle of Luthien (3052)|Luthien]] in [[3052]].<ref name=TR57r_Lion/> BV (1.0)= 7,047<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 244</ref> + *;Wolf's Dragoons : Some versions of the ''Lion'' in service with Wolf's Dragoons carried a company of [[Combat Vehicle|heavy vehicle]]s instead of the infantry, which greatly reduced the DropShip's cargo capacity, and the bay personnel requirement is lowered to 116.<ref name=TR57r_Lion/> BV (1.0)= 7,047<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 244</ref> ==Named Vessels== ==Named Vessels==
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* 6x [[Streak SRM-6]] | * 6x [[Streak SRM-6]] | ||
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| Crew = 49<ref name=TR57r_Lion/> | | Crew = 49<ref name=TR57r_Lion/> | ||
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An old Star League [[Combined Arms|combined arms]] troop transport, the ''Lion''-class DropShip is one of the oldest designs still in use. Introduced in [[2595]], the ''Lion'' would serve throughout the [[Inner Sphere]] up to the [[Amaris Civil War]], when many left with the [[Operation Exodus|Exodus Fleet]]. Heavy fighting during the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] would reduce the number of ''Lion''s still in service in the Inner Sphere to a mere handful by the [[thirty-first century]].<ref name=TR57r_Lion/> | An old Star League [[Combined Arms|combined arms]] troop transport, the ''Lion''-class DropShip is one of the oldest designs still in use. Introduced in [[2595]], the ''Lion'' would serve throughout the [[Inner Sphere]] up to the [[Amaris Civil War]], when many left with the [[Operation Exodus|Exodus Fleet]]. Heavy fighting during the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] would reduce the number of ''Lion''s still in service in the Inner Sphere to a mere handful by the [[thirty-first century]].<ref name=TR57r_Lion/> | ||
| − | The [[Clans]] eventually refitted the ''Lion'' for their revised unit structure, though they could never manage a refit that could support [[Elemental (Battle Armor)|Elementals]]. This relegated the ship for use by ''[[dezgra]]'' and [[freeborn]] units, who continued to use it in its combined-arms role. | + | The [[Clans]] eventually refitted the ''Lion'' for their revised unit structure, though they could never manage a refit that could support [[Elemental (Battle Armor)|Elementals]]. This relegated the ship for use by ''[[dezgra]]'' and [[freeborn]] units, who continued to use it in its combined-arms role. Likewise, all ''Lion''s in service with the Clans date from the original Exodus, with no new ships having been built.<ref name=TR57r_Lion/> |
| − | When [[Wolf's Dragoons]] returned to the Inner Sphere in [[3005]], they brought with them ''Lion''-class ships, stripped of most of their advanced Clan equipment. However, the sudden sight of so many rare DropShips immediately raised questions, though the Dragoons remained quiet about their origin. In an effort to allay any further suspicion, these ships were restricted to carrying two [[ | + | When [[Wolf's Dragoons]] returned to the Inner Sphere in [[3005]], they brought with them ''Lion''-class ships, stripped of most of their advanced Clan equipment. However, the sudden sight of so many rare DropShips immediately raised questions, though the Dragoons remained quiet about their origin. In an effort to allay any further suspicion, these ships were restricted to carrying two [[lance]]s of [[BattleMech]]s, though they would switch to openly using the Clan organization after the [[Fourth Succession War]].<ref name=TR57r_Lion/> |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | The ''Lion'' has an impressive array of weapons and armor, nearly as formidable as some assault DropShips. The long-range firepower of the ''Lion'' is provided by eight [[ER large | + | The ''Lion'' has an impressive array of weapons and armor, nearly as formidable as some assault DropShips. The long-range firepower of the ''Lion'' is provided by eight [[ER large laser]]s, ten [[large pulse laser]]s, six [[LRM-20]]s, and six [[LRM-15]]s. For short-range engagements, it adds ten [[medium pulse laser]]s and six [[Streak SRM-6]]s. In addition, it carries a dozen [[anti-missile system]]s to provide further protection. Fully laden, it carries forty-eight tons of LRM missiles, twelve tons of Streak-SRM missiles, and forty-eight tons of AMS ammunition.<ref name=TR57r_Lion/> |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | Along with three [[transport bay | + | Along with three [[transport bay]]s, the ''Lion'' has a cargo capacity of 2,425.5 tons. The first 'Mech bay was originally designed to carry eight 'Mechs, which could enter and exit through two access doors. The second bay was given over to a company of twelve [[Combat Vehicle|light vehicle]]s with a similar layout. The last bay was given over to general cargo, with a single door.<ref name=TR57r_Lion/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *; Clan : The Clans refitted the ''Lion'' to better meet their organizational needs. The 'Mech bay was expanded to two [[ | + | *; Clan : The Clans refitted the ''Lion'' to better meet their organizational needs. The 'Mech bay was expanded to two [[Star]]s of [[OmniMech]]s. Efforts to upgrade the vehicle bay to carry [[battle armor]] proved unsatisfactory, so it was instead converted to carry an [[infantry]] [[Binary]] of ten Points. The number of bay personnel bunks is increased to 300 to better house the infantry points. BV (2.0) = 7,047<ref name=TR57r_Lion/> |
| − | *;Wolf's Dragoons : Some versions of the ''Lion'' in service with Wolf's Dragoons carried a | + | *;Wolf's Dragoons : Some versions of the ''Lion'' in service with Wolf's Dragoons carried a company of [[Combat Vehicle|heavy vehicle]]s instead of the infantry, which greatly reduced the DropShip's cargo capacity, and the bay personnel requirement is lowered to 116.<ref name=TR57r_Lion/> BV (1.0)= 7,047<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 244</ref> |
==Named Vessels== | ==Named Vessels== | ||