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| Mass = 200 | | Mass = 200 | ||
| Structural Integrity = 8 | | Structural Integrity = 8 | ||
| − | | Length = 19 | + | | Length = 19 |
| Width = 20 | | Width = 20 | ||
| Engine (Type) = Fusion | | Engine (Type) = Fusion | ||
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| Fuel = 5 tons | | Fuel = 5 tons | ||
| Burn Rate = 1.84 | | Burn Rate = 1.84 | ||
| − | | Armament = <br/> 2x [[ER | + | | Armament =<br/> |
| − | + | * 2x [[ER large laser]] | |
| − | | Armor = 32 | + | * 4x [[medium pulse laser]] |
| + | | Armor = 32 tons of standard armor | ||
| Crew = 2 | | Crew = 2 | ||
| Passengers = 10 [[battle armor]] equipped troops<br/>3 platoons conventional infantry | | Passengers = 10 [[battle armor]] equipped troops<br/>3 platoons conventional infantry | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''NL-42 | + | The '''NL-42 "Battle Taxi"''' is an export version of the Lupus-class assault transports created for [[Wolf's Dragoons]]. Designed to carry two [[Point (Clan)|Points]] of [[Elemental]] troops, the NL-42 uses its high speed to close with an enemy [[DropShip]], [[JumpShip]], or [[WarShip]], matches the target's course and speed, deploys a pair of magnetic grapples, and then pulls itself alongside the target ship. The marines participating in the boarding action then use the ship's [[tug adapter]] to break into the target ship to take control. If the pilot of the Battle Taxi can't line up the adapter, the marines can use magnetic boots and grapples to cling to the target ship's hull while finding alternate access points. |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The NL-42 is armed with pair | + | The NL-42 is armed with a pair of extended-range large lasers for long-range attacks, with one laser mounted in each "wing" section. The ship's secondary weapons are four medium pulse lasers which are split between the ship's right & left "wing" sections.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', p. 172: Weaponry for the ship are listed in revised publication</ref> |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | The | + | The Battle Taxi is designed to carry 50 tons of cargo, usually marines who are wearing power armor. The Battle Taxi can also transport three platoons of conventional infantry to a boarding action. |
| − | *Bay 1: 1 x | + | *Bay 1: 1 x battle armor Point/squad |
| − | *Bay 2: 1 x | + | *Bay 2: 1 x battle armor Point/squad |
| − | *Bay 3: | + | *Bay 3: cargo (1 ton) |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;Lupus : This is the NL-42 version used by Wolf's Dragoons. Presumably it is equipped with [[Clan]] armor and weaponry, but no details of the small craft have been published as of this writing. | + | *; Lupus : This is the NL-42 version used by Wolf's Dragoons. Presumably it is equipped with [[Clan]] armor and weaponry, but no details of the small craft have been published as of this writing. |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | Battle Taxi NL-42 TRO3057r.png|Original NL-42 | + | Battle Taxi NL-42 TRO3057r.png|Original NL-42 Battle Taxi from ''[[Technical Readout: 3057|TRO:3057]]'' |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' | + | * ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' |
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 (DropShips, JumpShips, & WarShips)]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 (DropShips, JumpShips, & WarShips)]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Small Craft classes]] | [[Category:Small Craft classes]] | ||
[[Category:Wolf's Dragoons Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Wolf's Dragoons Combat Vehicles]] | ||
Revision as of 16:49, 2 November 2022
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| NL-42 "Battle Taxi" | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Blackwell Heavy Industries[1] |
| Use | Boarding Transport |
| Type (Shape) | Military Spheroid |
| Tech Base | Star League |
| Cost | ??? |
| Introduced | 3053 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 200 |
| Structural Integrity | 8 |
| Length | 19 |
| Width | 20 |
| Engine (Type) | Fusion |
| Safe Thrust | 6 |
| Maximum Thrust | 9 |
| Fuel | 5 tons |
| Burn Rate | 1.84 |
| Armament | |
| Armor | 32 tons of standard armor |
| Heat Sinks | 14 (type unknown) |
| Crew | 2 |
| Passengers | 10 battle armor equipped troops 3 platoons conventional infantry |
| BV (1.0) | 1,353[2] |
| BV (2.0) | |
Contents
Description
The NL-42 "Battle Taxi" is an export version of the Lupus-class assault transports created for Wolf's Dragoons. Designed to carry two Points of Elemental troops, the NL-42 uses its high speed to close with an enemy DropShip, JumpShip, or WarShip, matches the target's course and speed, deploys a pair of magnetic grapples, and then pulls itself alongside the target ship. The marines participating in the boarding action then use the ship's tug adapter to break into the target ship to take control. If the pilot of the Battle Taxi can't line up the adapter, the marines can use magnetic boots and grapples to cling to the target ship's hull while finding alternate access points.
Weapons and Equipment
The NL-42 is armed with a pair of extended-range large lasers for long-range attacks, with one laser mounted in each "wing" section. The ship's secondary weapons are four medium pulse lasers which are split between the ship's right & left "wing" sections.[3]
Cargo
The Battle Taxi is designed to carry 50 tons of cargo, usually marines who are wearing power armor. The Battle Taxi can also transport three platoons of conventional infantry to a boarding action.
- Bay 1: 1 x battle armor Point/squad
- Bay 2: 1 x battle armor Point/squad
- Bay 3: cargo (1 ton)
Variants
- Lupus
- This is the NL-42 version used by Wolf's Dragoons. Presumably it is equipped with Clan armor and weaponry, but no details of the small craft have been published as of this writing.
Gallery
Original NL-42 Battle Taxi from TRO:3057