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−	The '''''Overlord''''' is one of the primary [['Mech]] transport [[DropShips]] in the [[Inner Sphere]], and the largest still in production post-[[Star League]]. Capable of carrying a full 'Mech battalion and a squadron of [[aerospace fighters]], as well as most of the technical support for both, the nearly 10,000-ton vessel has proven its worth as a dedicated combat transport. Usually kept out of combat to minimize the risk of losing these expensive vessels, when grounded they often serve as dedicated command stations and resupply bases in longer campaigns. These highly valued ships started to become scarce in the later [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], but rediscovered technology and refits have continued to keep them in service.	+	The '''''Overlord''''' is one of the primary [['Mech]] transport [[DropShip]]s in the [[Inner Sphere]], and the [[largest still in production post-Star League]]. Capable of carrying a full 'Mech battalion and a squadron of [[aerospace fighters]], as well as most of the technical support for both, the nearly 10,000-ton vessel has proven its worth as a dedicated combat transport. Usually kept out of combat to minimize the risk of losing these expensive vessels, when grounded they often serve as dedicated command stations and resupply bases in longer campaigns. These highly valued ships started to become scarce in the later [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], but rediscovered technology and refits have continued to keep them in service.
	Electrical and hydraulic issues and the "stale" air circulation are widespread complaints shared with the ''[[Union]]'', largely due to the designs being constructed by the same manufacturers. Also similar to the ''Union'', overhauls and refurbishments during repairs over the centuries have led to a wide variety of interior configurations.<ref name=DS&JSp42>''DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary'', p. 42</ref>		Electrical and hydraulic issues and the "stale" air circulation are widespread complaints shared with the ''[[Union]]'', largely due to the designs being constructed by the same manufacturers. Also similar to the ''Union'', overhauls and refurbishments during repairs over the centuries have led to a wide variety of interior configurations.<ref name=DS&JSp42>''DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary'', p. 42</ref>

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{{InfoBoxDropShip | image = Overlord TRO3057r.png | name = ''Overlord'' | manufacturer = [[Earthwerks Limited]]<ref name=DS&JSp17/> ----[[Federated-Boeing Interstellar]]<ref>Handbook: House Davion p. 181 </ref> ----[[Matabushi Incorporated]]<ref name=DS&JSp17/> ----[[Shipil Company]]<ref name=DS&JSp17>''DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary'', p. 17 </ref> | production year = 2762 | year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4772/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | Use = [['Mech]]/[[ASF]] Carrier | Type = Spheroid | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | Introduced = 2762 | Mass = 9,700 | Structural Integrity = 18 | Length = 99 | Width = 99 | Height = 131.2 | Drive System = [[Star League]] V450 | Safe Thrust = 1.5 g | Maximum Thrust = 2.5 g | Fuel (tons) = 306 tons | Fuel (days) = 166.3 days | Armament = <span></span> * 6x [[PPC]] * 2x [[AC/20]] * 6x [[AC/5]] * 12x [[medium laser]] * 3x [[LRM-20]] * 6x [[large laser]] | Armor = Standard <br> Fore: 22 <br> Sides: 21 <br> Aft: 15 | Crew = 43<ref name=TRO305rV/> *8 Officers *29 Enlisted *6 Gunners ---- (Crew Types)<ref name="BSr63">''BattleSpace'' rulebook, p. 63</ref><br/> *3 Pilots <br /> *5 Engineers <br /> *31 Secondary Engineers ---- Bay Personnel: 84 | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 3/3 | Heat Sinks = 120 (single) | BV (1.0) = 4,164<ref name=TRO305rV/><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 247</ref> | BV (2.0) = 4,702{{cn}} }} ==Description== The '''''Overlord''''' is one of the primary [['Mech]] transport [[DropShip]]s in the [[Inner Sphere]], and the [[largest still in production post-Star League]]. Capable of carrying a full 'Mech battalion and a squadron of [[aerospace fighters]], as well as most of the technical support for both, the nearly 10,000-ton vessel has proven its worth as a dedicated combat transport. Usually kept out of combat to minimize the risk of losing these expensive vessels, when grounded they often serve as dedicated command stations and resupply bases in longer campaigns. These highly valued ships started to become scarce in the later [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], but rediscovered technology and refits have continued to keep them in service. Electrical and hydraulic issues and the "stale" air circulation are widespread complaints shared with the ''[[Union]]'', largely due to the designs being constructed by the same manufacturers. Also similar to the ''Union'', overhauls and refurbishments during repairs over the centuries have led to a wide variety of interior configurations.<ref name=DS&JSp42>''DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary'', p. 42</ref> ==Armament== The armament of the ''Overlord'' is impressive for a dedicated 'Mech transport, but pales in comparison to most [[:Category:Assault_DropShip_classes|Assault DropShips]] and newer designs with better technology. Long-range fire is covered by six [[PPC]]s, six [[Large Lasers]], and three [[LRM-20]]s. Close in firepower is mostly built around its two [[AC/20]]s, with support from six [[AC/5]]s and twelve [[medium laser]]s. It carries sufficient ammo for those weapons that need it, but not enough for a drawn-out engagement. ==Cargo== The Cargo allotment aboard ''Overlords'' is minimal, and space is at a premium. Any prolonged engagement or extra troop deployments require the use of cargo or troop carrier DropShip support.<ref name=DS&JSp42/> * Bay 1: 36 'Mechs - 6 Doors * Bay 2: 50 tons of Cargo - 1 Door * Bay 3: 6 Fighters - 2 Doors ==Number in service== The number of extant ''Overlords'' is given as 1,900 in sources.<ref name=TRO305rV/> Given the unclear and often contradictory number of [[JumpShips]] and [[DropShips]] throughout known space (see: [[Essay:JumpShip_distribution| the Sarna article on JumpShip distribution]]), this number is possibly in error. ==Variants== The number of variants of the ''Overlord'' class is numbered at about two dozen "officially" represented.<ref name=TRO305rV/> Unofficial changes to the class over the centuries are likely too numerous to list. While they were customized extensively prior to the fall of the original [[Star League]], the later modifications to remaining units were primarily due to the inability to repair or replace damaged or lost equipment. However, mission-specific modifications remain common. For example, the ''[[Running Fox]]'', [[House Davion]]'s flagship, was modified to be more luxurious and act as a command post, for when the [[First Prince]] is on campaign.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 172: Overlord - Notable DropShip ''Running Fox'' fluff mentions Overlord modifications for Hanse Davion's flagship.</ref> Some notable variants include: *;Overlord-One: Contains a single tall cylindrical and immense bay, with a middle central support column. Extending from this column are three sets of support spokes that carry power cabling, coolant lines, circulation ducts, and lifts for cargo and personnel.<ref name=DS&JSp42/> *;Overlord-Two : Carries 24 'Mechs (instead of 36) plus a company of [[vehicle]]s.<ref name=TRO305rV>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', p. 52</ref> *;Command Overlord : Lowers capacity by four [['Mechs]] for the equivalent tonnage in command and control facilities (including added berthing).<ref name=TRO305rV/> *; Overlord (3056) : Starting in [[3056]], [[Shipil Company]] began production of an upgraded variant of the ''Overlord'' armed primarily with advanced weaponry. There doesn't seem to be a specific name for this upgraded version beyond its production year. Replacing the nose weaponry with two [[ER PPC]]s and three [[Gauss rifle]]s while adding [[Artemis IV FCS]] to the missile launchers, the remainder of the energy weapons have been replaced with either pulse or extended-range variants, the advanced energy weaponry is hampered by the unchanged coolant system. Further, minor reinforcement was done to the ship's structure. BV (1.0) = 4,892<ref name=TRO305rV/><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 248</ref>, BV (2.0) = 5,680{{cn}} *; ''Overlord'' A3 : Developed in [[3058]] as a [[WarShip]] escort, the A3 removes the 'Mech bays, freeing up space and weight to boost the armor and weaponry, replacing the existing array with eleven ER PPCs, twelve Gauss rifles and ER Large Lasers, sixteen medium lasers, four Artemis-enhanced LRM-20s, four [[Large Pulse Laser]]s and ten [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s. Most notably the A3 carries an [[AR-10]] capital missile launcher and a massive teleoperated [[Kraken-T]] launcher in its nose, retaining the fighter bays while adding berths for a [[platoon]] of [[battle armor]] marines. BV (1.0) = 21,831<ref>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 180 - A3's background, stats, and Battle Value 1.</ref> (21,988)<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 249</ref> BV (2.0) = 24,600<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 307</ref> *; ''Overlord'' A3A : Developed alongside the A3, this version replaces the Kraken-T missile launcher with a second AR-10. It carries ten Gauss rifles, eleven ER PPCs, twelve ER Large Lasers, twelve medium lasers, four LRM-20s with Artemis, four Large Pulse Lasers, ten Medium Pulse Lasers, a [[Screen Launcher]], and four [[Laser AMS]]. This variant of the ''Overlord'' cannot carry any marines or battle armor, but does carry six fighters. BV (2.0) = 18,624<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 308</ref> ==Named Vessels== (See [[:Category:Individual Overlord-class DropShips|List of named Overlord-class DropShips]]) ==Gallery== <gallery> Overlord_3025.jpg|Original ''Overlord'' (with 'Mech silhouette for scale) from ''[[Technical Readout: 3025|TRO:3025]]'' Overlord TRO3025Revised.png|''Overlord'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised|TRO:3025 Revised]]'' Overlord.png|''Overlord'' from ''[[DropShips and JumpShips|DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary]]'' Overlord TRO3057r.png|''Overlord'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3057|TRO:3057]]'' Overlord-A3_3067.jpg|Variant ''Overlord-A3'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3067|TRO:3067]]'' </gallery> ==References== <references /> ==Bibliography== <div class="desktop-3-col"> * ''[[AeroTech]]'' * ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' * ''[[AeroTech 2 Revised Edition]]'' * ''[[BattleSpace]]'' * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' * ''[[DropShips and JumpShips]]'' * ''[[Handbook: House Davion]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' </div> [[Category:DropShip classes|Overlord]] [[Category:Inner Sphere DropShip classes|Overlord]] [[Category:'Mech Carrier DropShip classes|Overlord]] [[Category:Military DropShip classes|Overlord]] [[Category:Pocket WarShip classes|Overlord]] [[Category:SLDF 2750 DropShip classes|Overlord]] [[Category:Spheroid DropShip classes|Overlord]] [[Category:Transport DropShip classes|Overlord]]

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