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Line 19: | Width = 90 | Width = 90 | Height = 89 | Height = 89 − | Drive System = [[Quad RanTech 720]] + | Drive System = Quad RanTech | Safe Thrust = 2.5 g | Safe Thrust = 2.5 g | Maximum Thrust = 4 g | Maximum Thrust = 4 g Line 29:
Line 29: * 3x [[large laser]] * 3x [[large laser]] * 6x [[medium laser]] * 6x [[medium laser]] − | Armor = 28.5 tons [[Armor (Capital)|standard]] + | Armor = 28.5 tons Standard <br> '''Fore: ''' 140 <br> '''Sides:''' 120 <br> '''Aft:''' 110 | Crew = 20<ref name=TRO3057R>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', pp. 32-33, "Seeker Ship Profile"</ref> | Crew = 20<ref name=TRO3057R>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', pp. 32-33, "Seeker Ship Profile"</ref> * 4 Officers * 4 Officers Line 42:
Line 42: Bay Personnel: 312 Bay Personnel: 312 | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 8/0 | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 8/0 − | Heat Sinks = 126 (single) + | Heat Sinks = 94 − | BV (1.0) = 2,579<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 224</ref> + | BV (1.0) = 2,579<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 224</ref> − | BV (2.0) = 2,418{{cn}} + | BV (2.0) = 2,418 }} }} Line 50:
Line 50: Designed as an independently operating transport for a scout [[Battalion]], the '''Seeker'''-class [[DropShip]] is one of the fastest designs operating in the [[Inner Sphere]].<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref name=DSaJS>''DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary'', pp. 30-31, "Seeker Class DropShip"</ref><ref name=TRO3057>''Technical Readout: 3057'', pp. 34-35, "Seeker DropShip Profile"</ref> Designed as an independently operating transport for a scout [[Battalion]], the '''Seeker'''-class [[DropShip]] is one of the fastest designs operating in the [[Inner Sphere]].<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref name=DSaJS>''DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary'', pp. 30-31, "Seeker Class DropShip"</ref><ref name=TRO3057>''Technical Readout: 3057'', pp. 34-35, "Seeker DropShip Profile"</ref> − The ''Seeker'''s massively powerful [[Quad RanTech 720]] [[Interplanetary Drive System|Fusion Drive]], accounting for almost a third of the craft's mass, is a large reason for its success and popularity. The drive system is also the model of redundancy, consisting of four small [[fusion reactor|fusion reactors]] which are independently operated and shielded. Engineers can work on a reactor without shutting down the entire drive system, and the ''Seeker'' is capable of operating on two reactors for an extended period and one in an emergency.<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref name=DSaJS/><ref name=TRO3057/> + The ''Seeker'''s massively powerful Quad RanTech Fusion Drive, accounting for almost a third of the craft's mass, is a large reason for its success and popularity. The drive system is also the model of redundancy, consisting of four small [[fusion reactor|fusion reactors]] which are independently operated and shielded. Engineers can work on a reactor without shutting down the entire drive system, and the ''Seeker'' is capable of operating on two reactors for an extended period and one in an emergency.<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref name=DSaJS/><ref name=TRO3057/> Benefiting its role as a deep forward reconnaissance craft, the ''Seeker'' features fairly luxurious crew and passenger quarters, at least by military standards, and an extensive medical facility adequate to handle most emergencies to promote and maintain morale on lengthy missions. To enhance its role, the design also carries enough parts, food, and water to allow the ''Seeker'' to operate for up to four months without resupply.<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref name=DSaJS/><ref name=TRO3057/> Benefiting its role as a deep forward reconnaissance craft, the ''Seeker'' features fairly luxurious crew and passenger quarters, at least by military standards, and an extensive medical facility adequate to handle most emergencies to promote and maintain morale on lengthy missions. To enhance its role, the design also carries enough parts, food, and water to allow the ''Seeker'' to operate for up to four months without resupply.<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref name=DSaJS/><ref name=TRO3057/> ==Armament== ==Armament== − Relying more upon speed to enter and flee hostile territory, the ''Seeker'''s reasonably light weapons array is geared towards lengthy independent operations, dominated by energy weapons. The nose is bare, and its forward-facing armaments consist of just two [[PPC]]s, one on each side, while the aft quarters each feature an [[LRM-10]] and [[Large Laser]] paired with twin [[medium laser]]s on each side, repeating the laser trio directly aft. Two tons of missile reloads are carried for the LRM-10s. The use of primarily energy-based weapons was meant to allow the ''Seeker'' to operate for extended periods without regular resupply, however, the light weapons array has since proved to be inadequate in encounters with [[aerospace fighters]].<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref name=DSaJS/><ref name=TRO3057/> + Relying more upon speed to enter and flee hostile territory, the ''Seeker'''s reasonably light weapons array is geared towards lengthy independent operations, dominated by energy weapons. The nose is bare, and its forward-facing armaments consist of just two [[PPC]]s, one on each side, while the aft quarters each feature an [[LRM-10]] and [[Large Laser]] paired with twin [[medium laser]]s on each side, repeating the laser trio directly aft. Two tons of missile reloads are carried for the LRM-10s. The use of primarily energy-based weapons was meant to allow the ''Seeker'' to operate for extended periods without regular resupply, however, the light weapons array has since proved to be inadequate in encounters with [[aerospace fighters]].<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref name=DSaJS/><ref name=TRO3057/> ==Cargo== ==Cargo== − The ''Seeker'' is well known for its unique reconfigurable [[Transport Bay|Transport Bays]]. The primary vehicle bay is capable of carrying 40 light [[Combat Vehicle|vehicles]], and separate living quarters are set aside for up to four [[platoon]]s of [[infantry]]. The vessel also has two cargo bays, a large 1,200-ton capacity unit, and a smaller 432-ton unit, used for general supply storage including spare parts and ammunition, foodstuff, and other equipment. However, it is not unusual to see some ''Seeker'' crews modify their vehicle bays to carry only 28 vehicles, using the saved space to fit a [[Lance]] of [[BattleMechs]] or even pairs of aerospace fighters. It cannot carry these as effectively as dedicated 'Mech or fighter transports though. In particular, launching and retrieving fighters takes three times as long as it does on DropShips with dedicated bays; for example, the relative velocity for both DropShip and fighters must be exactly zero for the ''Seeker'' to recover any craft.<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref name=DSaJS/><ref name=TRO3057/> + The ''Seeker'' is well known for its unique reconfigurable [[Transport Bay]]s. The primary vehicle bay is capable of carrying 40 light [[Combat Vehicle|vehicles]], and separate living quarters are set aside for up to four [[platoon]]s of [[infantry]]. The vessel also has two cargo bays, a large 1,200-ton capacity unit, and a smaller 432-ton unit, used for general supply storage including spare parts and ammunition, foodstuff, and other equipment. However, it is not unusual to see some ''Seeker'' crews modify their vehicle bays to carry only 28 vehicles, using the saved space to fit a [[Lance]] of [[BattleMechs]] or even pairs of aerospace fighters. It cannot carry these as effectively as dedicated 'Mech or fighter transports though. In particular, launching and retrieving fighters takes three times as long as it does on DropShips with dedicated bays; for example, the relative velocity for both DropShip and fighters must be exactly zero for the ''Seeker'' to recover any craft.<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref name=DSaJS/><ref name=TRO3057/> ==Variants== ==Variants== − *;Upgrade : The [[Federated Commonwealth]] states, [[Free Worlds League]] and [[Capellan Confederation]] all operate ''Seekers'' refitted with advanced recovered technology. The most common version was jointly developed by [[Semier Data Tron]] and [[Salvatore Inc.]] for the [[Federated Commonwealth]] in [[3054]]. A relatively minor modification is done to the weapons array, which switches the PPCs and Large Lasers for extended-range models and adds [[Artemis IV FCS]] to the LRM-10 launchers. More extensive are the changes to the vessel's transport bays. The primary vehicle bay is reduced to carrying 36 light vehicles, while space for infantry is increased to 9 platoons. A 160-ton capacity cargo bay carries general supplies. The number of bay personnel is also increased to 432. BV (1.0) = 2,676<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 225</ref>, BV (2.0) = 2,470 + *;Upgrade : The [[Federated Commonwealth]] states, [[Free Worlds League]] and [[Capellan Confederation]] all operate ''Seeker''s refitted with advanced recovered technology. The most common version was jointly developed by [[Semier Data Tron]] and [[Salvatore Inc.]] for the [[Federated Commonwealth]] in [[3054]]. A relatively minor modification is done to the weapons array, which switches the PPCs and Large Lasers for extended-range models and adds [[Artemis IV FCS]] to the LRM-10 launchers. More extensive are the changes to the vessel's transport bays. The primary vehicle bay is reduced to carrying 36 light vehicles, while space for infantry is increased to 9 platoons. A 160-ton capacity cargo bay carries general supplies. The number of bay personnel is also increased to 432. BV (1.0) = 2,676<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 225</ref>, BV (2.0) = 2,470 ==Named Vessels== ==Named Vessels==
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| Width = 90 | | Width = 90 | ||
| Height = 89 | | Height = 89 | ||
| − | | Drive System = | + | | Drive System = Quad RanTech |
| Safe Thrust = 2.5 g | | Safe Thrust = 2.5 g | ||
| Maximum Thrust = 4 g | | Maximum Thrust = 4 g | ||
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* 3x [[large laser]] | * 3x [[large laser]] | ||
* 6x [[medium laser]] | * 6x [[medium laser]] | ||
| − | | Armor = 28.5 tons | + | | Armor = 28.5 tons Standard <br> '''Fore: ''' 140 <br> '''Sides:''' 120 <br> '''Aft:''' 110 |
| Crew = 20<ref name=TRO3057R>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', pp. 32-33, "Seeker Ship Profile"</ref> | | Crew = 20<ref name=TRO3057R>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', pp. 32-33, "Seeker Ship Profile"</ref> | ||
* 4 Officers | * 4 Officers | ||
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Bay Personnel: 312 | Bay Personnel: 312 | ||
| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 8/0 | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 8/0 | ||
| − | | Heat Sinks = | + | | Heat Sinks = 94 |
| − | | BV (1.0) = 2,579 | + | | BV (1.0) = 2,579<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 224</ref> |
| − | | BV (2.0) = 2,418 | + | | BV (2.0) = 2,418 |
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Designed as an independently operating transport for a scout [[Battalion]], the '''Seeker'''-class [[DropShip]] is one of the fastest designs operating in the [[Inner Sphere]].<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref name=DSaJS>''DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary'', pp. 30-31, "Seeker Class DropShip"</ref><ref name=TRO3057>''Technical Readout: 3057'', pp. 34-35, "Seeker DropShip Profile"</ref> | Designed as an independently operating transport for a scout [[Battalion]], the '''Seeker'''-class [[DropShip]] is one of the fastest designs operating in the [[Inner Sphere]].<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref name=DSaJS>''DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary'', pp. 30-31, "Seeker Class DropShip"</ref><ref name=TRO3057>''Technical Readout: 3057'', pp. 34-35, "Seeker DropShip Profile"</ref> | ||
| − | The ''Seeker'''s massively powerful | + | The ''Seeker'''s massively powerful Quad RanTech Fusion Drive, accounting for almost a third of the craft's mass, is a large reason for its success and popularity. The drive system is also the model of redundancy, consisting of four small [[fusion reactor|fusion reactors]] which are independently operated and shielded. Engineers can work on a reactor without shutting down the entire drive system, and the ''Seeker'' is capable of operating on two reactors for an extended period and one in an emergency.<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref name=DSaJS/><ref name=TRO3057/> |
Benefiting its role as a deep forward reconnaissance craft, the ''Seeker'' features fairly luxurious crew and passenger quarters, at least by military standards, and an extensive medical facility adequate to handle most emergencies to promote and maintain morale on lengthy missions. To enhance its role, the design also carries enough parts, food, and water to allow the ''Seeker'' to operate for up to four months without resupply.<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref name=DSaJS/><ref name=TRO3057/> | Benefiting its role as a deep forward reconnaissance craft, the ''Seeker'' features fairly luxurious crew and passenger quarters, at least by military standards, and an extensive medical facility adequate to handle most emergencies to promote and maintain morale on lengthy missions. To enhance its role, the design also carries enough parts, food, and water to allow the ''Seeker'' to operate for up to four months without resupply.<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref name=DSaJS/><ref name=TRO3057/> | ||
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | Relying more upon speed to enter and flee hostile territory, the ''Seeker'''s reasonably light weapons array is geared towards lengthy independent operations, dominated by energy weapons. The nose is bare, and its forward-facing armaments consist of just two [[PPC]]s, one on each side, while the aft quarters each feature an [[LRM-10]] and [[Large Laser]] paired with twin [[medium laser]]s on each side, repeating the laser trio directly aft. Two tons of missile reloads are carried for the LRM-10s. The use of primarily energy-based weapons was meant to allow the ''Seeker'' to operate for extended periods without regular resupply, however, the light weapons array has since proved to be inadequate in encounters with [[aerospace fighters]].<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref name=DSaJS/><ref name=TRO3057/> | + | Relying more upon speed to enter and flee hostile territory, the ''Seeker'''s reasonably light weapons array is geared towards lengthy independent operations, dominated by energy weapons. The nose is bare, and its forward-facing armaments consist of just two [[PPC]]s, one on each side, while the aft quarters each feature an [[LRM-10]] and [[Large Laser]] paired with twin [[medium laser]]s on each side, repeating the laser trio directly aft. Two tons of missile reloads are carried for the LRM-10s. The use of primarily energy-based weapons was meant to allow the ''Seeker'' to operate for extended periods without regular resupply, however, the light weapons array has since proved to be inadequate in encounters with [[aerospace fighters]].<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref name=DSaJS/><ref name=TRO3057/> |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | The ''Seeker'' is well known for its unique reconfigurable [[Transport Bay | + | The ''Seeker'' is well known for its unique reconfigurable [[Transport Bay]]s. The primary vehicle bay is capable of carrying 40 light [[Combat Vehicle|vehicles]], and separate living quarters are set aside for up to four [[platoon]]s of [[infantry]]. The vessel also has two cargo bays, a large 1,200-ton capacity unit, and a smaller 432-ton unit, used for general supply storage including spare parts and ammunition, foodstuff, and other equipment. However, it is not unusual to see some ''Seeker'' crews modify their vehicle bays to carry only 28 vehicles, using the saved space to fit a [[Lance]] of [[BattleMechs]] or even pairs of aerospace fighters. It cannot carry these as effectively as dedicated 'Mech or fighter transports though. In particular, launching and retrieving fighters takes three times as long as it does on DropShips with dedicated bays; for example, the relative velocity for both DropShip and fighters must be exactly zero for the ''Seeker'' to recover any craft.<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref name=DSaJS/><ref name=TRO3057/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;Upgrade : The [[Federated Commonwealth]] states, [[Free Worlds League]] and [[Capellan Confederation]] all operate '' | + | *;Upgrade : The [[Federated Commonwealth]] states, [[Free Worlds League]] and [[Capellan Confederation]] all operate ''Seeker''s refitted with advanced recovered technology. The most common version was jointly developed by [[Semier Data Tron]] and [[Salvatore Inc.]] for the [[Federated Commonwealth]] in [[3054]]. A relatively minor modification is done to the weapons array, which switches the PPCs and Large Lasers for extended-range models and adds [[Artemis IV FCS]] to the LRM-10 launchers. More extensive are the changes to the vessel's transport bays. The primary vehicle bay is reduced to carrying 36 light vehicles, while space for infantry is increased to 9 platoons. A 160-ton capacity cargo bay carries general supplies. The number of bay personnel is also increased to 432. BV (1.0) = 2,676<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 225</ref>, BV (2.0) = 2,470 |
==Named Vessels== | ==Named Vessels== | ||