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−	*;''Merlin'' Ngake : First spotted undergoing refits at [[Ngake]], this unique ''Merlin'' variant was captured from the [[Word of Blake]] by marines from the [[Principality of Regulus]]. After the refit at Ngake was completed, the capabilities of this new Pocket WarShip became apparent. By removing the fighter bays and standard weapons, engineers were able to install four [[SCL/1]]s in the nose. For close defense, the ''Merlin Ngake'' carries fourteen [[Large X-Pulse Laser]]s; Missile defense is provided by fourteen [[Laser AMS]] systems. This ship was last seen attacking various worlds of the [[Word of Blake Protectorate]]. BV (2.0) = 6,295<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Marik'' p. 14</ref>	+	*;''Merlin'' Ngake : First spotted undergoing refits at [[Ngake]], this unique ''Merlin'' variant was captured from the [[Word of Blake]] by marines from the [[Principality of Regulus]]. After the refit at Ngake was completed, the capabilities of this new Pocket WarShip became apparent. By removing the fighter bays and standard weapons, engineers were able to install four [[SCL/1]]'s in the nose. For close defense, the ''Merlin Ngake'' carries fourteen [[Large X-Pulse Laser]]s; Missile defense is provided by fourteen [[Laser AMS]] systems. This ship was last seen attacking various worlds of the [[Word of Blake Protectorate]]. BV (2.0) = 6,295<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Marik'' p. 14</ref>
	*;''Merlin'' R1 : The production version of the ''Merlin Ngake'', the R1 variant is intended to be used as orbital fire support for ground troops. This variant has ten Laser AMS systems, but retains the fourteen Large X-Pulse Lasers and nose-mounted [[SCL/1]]s. A single fighter bay has been restored and the fuel capacity has been slightly reduced. Production remains low, however, as the Principality of Regulus has to buy new or salvaged ''Merlins'' and convert them by hand. BV (2.0) = 6,115<ref name=TRO:Proto>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 186</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Prototypes'', p. 97</ref>		*;''Merlin'' R1 : The production version of the ''Merlin Ngake'', the R1 variant is intended to be used as orbital fire support for ground troops. This variant has ten Laser AMS systems, but retains the fourteen Large X-Pulse Lasers and nose-mounted [[SCL/1]]s. A single fighter bay has been restored and the fuel capacity has been slightly reduced. Production remains low, however, as the Principality of Regulus has to buy new or salvaged ''Merlins'' and convert them by hand. BV (2.0) = 6,115<ref name=TRO:Proto>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 186</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Prototypes'', p. 97</ref>

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{{Otheruses|the assault DropShip class|other uses|Merlin}} {{InfoBoxDropShip | image = Merlin (DropShip).jpg|200px] | name = ''Merlin'' | manufacturer = [[Irian Naval Systems]] ---- [[Brigadier Corporation#Gibson|Brigadier Gibson facility]]<ref name=TRO3067p174>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 174: "Merlin DropShip Profile"</ref> | production year = 3063 | year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4629/MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | Use = Assault DropShip | Type = Military Spheroid | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | Mass = 2500 | Structural Integrity = 20 | Length = 92 | Width = 32 | Height = 21 | Drive System = | Safe Thrust = 3 g | Maximum Thrust = 4.5 g | Fuel (tons) = 50 | Fuel (days) = 1.84 | Armament = <span></span> * 4x [[ER PPC]] * 7x [[ER large laser]] * 4x [[LRM-20]] * 2x [[SRM-6]] * 4x [[medium pulse laser]] * 12x [[medium laser]] | Armor = 50 tons Standard | Crew = 11 | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 2/0 | Heat Sinks = 90 [[Double Heat Sink]] | BV (1.0) = 5,340<ref name=TRO3067p174/><br>5,206<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 214</ref> | BV (2.0) = 6,989<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 302</ref> }} ==Description== The '''''Merlin''''' is a combination [[WarShip]] escort and fast attack design. Rushed through the design and testing process, the ''Merlin'' was created to fill a gap in the Free Worlds League Navy after they lost access to Capellan ''[[Lung Wang]]'' production. The design process was expedited using assistance from the [[Word of Blake]]. Since entering service in 3063, most of the ''Merlins'' produced to date have been assigned to escort the ''[[Thera]]''-class WarShips. The ''Merlin's'' performance has won rave reviews from their crews and the ships they support. Fast, well armored, and with a decent punch, the ''Merlin'' does an excellent job of covering a WarShip's weak zones.<ref name=TRO3067p174/> The crews originally complained about the cramped, Spartan quarters aboard the ''Merlin'', but soon realized that they had access to the much larger recreation facilities aboard their assigned WarShip. The only real flaws with the ship are some minor heat management issues and the limited fuel supply. Though the ''Merlin'' can draw fuel from a ''Thera'' or ''[[Eagle (WarShip class)|Eagle]]'' if part of that task group, on a fast attack the ''Merlin'' is likely to run out of fuel if the captain is foolish.<ref name=TRO3067p174/> IrTech's Clipperton facility had produced a dozen ''Merlins'' by [[3067]], but the Brigadier Corporation's Gibson facility had serious production problems due to interference by a [[ComStar]] sympathizer who sabotaged the project.<ref name=TRO3067p174/> ==Armament== Most of the ''Merlin's'' weapon array is energy-based. This is a good thing because the SRM launchers have only two tons of ammunition. The LRM launchers, by contrast, carry ten tons of ammunition, but this will probably be gone much faster than the crew would like. Fortunately, the [[ER Large Laser]]s and [[ER PPC]]s can still inflict significant damage on enemy [[aerospace fighter]]s and DropShips once the missile ammunition is gone.<ref name=TRO3067p174/> ==Cargo== The ''Merlin'' carries a pair of aerospace fighters to provide some additional defense. The second cargo bay can contain a little over 500 tons.<ref name=TRO3067p174/> ==Variants== *;''Merlin'' Ngake : First spotted undergoing refits at [[Ngake]], this unique ''Merlin'' variant was captured from the [[Word of Blake]] by marines from the [[Principality of Regulus]]. After the refit at Ngake was completed, the capabilities of this new Pocket WarShip became apparent. By removing the fighter bays and standard weapons, engineers were able to install four [[SCL/1]]'s in the nose. For close defense, the ''Merlin Ngake'' carries fourteen [[Large X-Pulse Laser]]s; Missile defense is provided by fourteen [[Laser AMS]] systems. This ship was last seen attacking various worlds of the [[Word of Blake Protectorate]]. BV (2.0) = 6,295<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Marik'' p. 14</ref> *;''Merlin'' R1 : The production version of the ''Merlin Ngake'', the R1 variant is intended to be used as orbital fire support for ground troops. This variant has ten Laser AMS systems, but retains the fourteen Large X-Pulse Lasers and nose-mounted [[SCL/1]]s. A single fighter bay has been restored and the fuel capacity has been slightly reduced. Production remains low, however, as the Principality of Regulus has to buy new or salvaged ''Merlins'' and convert them by hand. BV (2.0) = 6,115<ref name=TRO:Proto>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 186</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Prototypes'', p. 97</ref> ==Named Vessels== :''See [[:Category:Individual Merlin-class DropShips]]'' * [[Agravain]]<ref>''Escaping Jardine''</ref> * [[Marathon (Individual Mule-class DropShip)|Marathon]]<ref>''A Bonfire of Worlds''</ref> ==Design Quirks== The ''Merlin'' R1 variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref name=TRO:Proto/> * [[Non-Standard Parts]] ==Gallery== <gallery> Merlin (DropShip).jpg|Original ''Merlin'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3067|TRO:3067]]'' merlin-1r.png|Variant ''Merlin'' "R1" from ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes|TRO:Prototypes]]'' </gallery> ==References== <references /> ==Bibliography== * ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Marik]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: Prototypes]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' [[Category:Artillery Support Unit]] [[Category:DropShip classes]] [[Category:Assault DropShip classes]] [[Category:Inner Sphere DropShip classes]] [[Category:Pocket WarShip classes]] [[Category:Military DropShip classes]] [[Category:Spheroid DropShip classes]]

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