Difference between revisions of "Tigress (Small Craft class)"

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| image = TiG-15 Tigress Close Patrol Craft.JPG
 
| image = TiG-15 Tigress Close Patrol Craft.JPG
| name = TIG-15 ''"Tigress"'' Close Patrol Craft (Gunship)
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| name = TIG-15 ''"Tigress"'' close patrol craft (gunship)
 
| manufacturer = [[Vandenburg Mechanized Industries]]<ref name=HBMPSp201>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 201, "''Tigress'' Profile"</ref>
 
| manufacturer = [[Vandenburg Mechanized Industries]]<ref name=HBMPSp201>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 201, "''Tigress'' Profile"</ref>
 
| Use = star system patrol <br/> anti-pirate craft <br/> early warning craft
 
| Use = star system patrol <br/> anti-pirate craft <br/> early warning craft
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| Fuel = 15 tons (1,200 points)
 
| Fuel = 15 tons (1,200 points)
 
| Burn Rate = Lasting 8.15 days<ref>[http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=62601.0| The Official BattleTech writers report the correct fuel burn ratio]. (dead link)</ref>
 
| Burn Rate = Lasting 8.15 days<ref>[http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=62601.0| The Official BattleTech writers report the correct fuel burn ratio]. (dead link)</ref>
| Armament = 1 x [[PPC]] <br/> 1 x [[LRM 15]] <br/> 4 x [[Medium Lasers]]
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| Armament = 1 x [[PPC]] <br/> 1 x [[LRM 15]] <br/> 4 x [medium laser]]s
 
| Armor =  Nose: 64 <br/> Wings: 57 <br/> Aft: 46
 
| Armor =  Nose: 64 <br/> Wings: 57 <br/> Aft: 46
 
| Crew = 4  
 
| Crew = 4  
 
| Heat Sinks = 20
 
| Heat Sinks = 20
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| BV (2.0) = 1,152<ref name=HBMPSp201/>
 
| BV (2.0) = 1,152<ref name=HBMPSp201/>
 
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==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
The gunship was given a Particle Projection Cannon and a Fifteen-Tube Long Range Missile rack mounted in the nose to snipe at long range targets. The launcher has 32 salvos of missiles, keeping the ship well supplied with ammunition on its week-long patrols.  For close-in combat, the ship has an additional four Medium Lasers split between the two wings.<ref name=HBMPSp201/>
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The gunship was given a Particle Projection Cannon and a Fifteen-Tube Long Range Missile rack mounted in the nose to snipe at long range targets. The launcher has 32 salvos of missiles, keeping the ship well supplied with ammunition on its week-long patrols.  For close-in combat, the ship has an additional four [[medium laser]]s split between the two wings.<ref name=HBMPSp201/>
  
 
The ship's fusion engine is powerful enough move the ship up to maximum thrust of 6.  The ship carries 15 tons of fuel, which can last a total of 8.15 days if used continuously. The vessel has a crew requirement of 3 pilots and a gunner; although the craft may be operated with less than a full crew.<ref name=HBMPSp201/>
 
The ship's fusion engine is powerful enough move the ship up to maximum thrust of 6.  The ship carries 15 tons of fuel, which can last a total of 8.15 days if used continuously. The vessel has a crew requirement of 3 pilots and a gunner; although the craft may be operated with less than a full crew.<ref name=HBMPSp201/>
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==Related Designs==
 
==Related Designs==
*''[[Aquarius]]'' Surface-to-Orbit Escort craft
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* ''[[Aquarius]]'' Surface-to-Orbit Escort craft
*''[[Lyonesse]]'' Surface-to-Orbit Escort craft
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* ''[[Lyonesse]]'' Surface-to-Orbit Escort craft
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
The ''Tigress,'' when first published in PDF form, had a mix of two battle values. The fluff description on page 201 had the correct battle value.<ref>[http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=62389.0| The Official BattleTech writers report the correct battle value of unit.] (dead link)</ref>
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* The ''Tigress,'' when first published in PDF form, had a mix of two battle values. The fluff description on page 201 had the correct battle value.<ref>[http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=62389.0| The Official BattleTech writers report the correct battle value of unit.] (dead link)</ref>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
*''[[Handbook: Major Periphery States]]''
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* ''[[Handbook: Major Periphery States]]''
*''[[Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers]]''
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* ''[[Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers]]''
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[[Category:Small Craft classes]]
 
[[Category:Small Craft classes]]

Revision as of 14:17, 2 July 2022

TiG-15 Tigress Close Patrol Craft.JPG
TIG-15 "Tigress" close patrol craft (gunship)
Production information
Manufacturer Vandenburg Mechanized Industries[1]
Use star system patrol
anti-pirate craft
early warning craft
Type Military Aerodyne
Tech Base Inner Sphere Standard
Technical specifications
Mass 150 tons
Structural Integrity 6
Length 20 meters
Width 22 meters
Height meters
Drive System Fusion
Safe Thrust 4
Max Thrust 6
Fuel (tons)
Fuel (days)
Armament 1 x PPC
1 x LRM 15
4 x [medium laser]]s
Armor Nose: 64
Wings: 57
Aft: 46
Crew 4
Heat Sinks 20
BV (2.0) 1,152[1]

Description

Designed by Vandenburg Mechanized Industries at the fall of the Star League, the Tigress was designed to initially serve as a DropShip and WarShip escort. However, due to changing priorities for the defense of the Taurian Concordat, it was reassigned as a system patrol craft.[1]

The craft is principally part of the defense networks of the Hyades Cluster. Tigress Gunships were noted in their suicidal deployment in a nuclear strike that crippled New Syrtis Shipyards during the 3076 raid of New Syrtis.[2]

Weapons and Equipment

The gunship was given a Particle Projection Cannon and a Fifteen-Tube Long Range Missile rack mounted in the nose to snipe at long range targets. The launcher has 32 salvos of missiles, keeping the ship well supplied with ammunition on its week-long patrols. For close-in combat, the ship has an additional four medium lasers split between the two wings.[1]

The ship's fusion engine is powerful enough move the ship up to maximum thrust of 6. The ship carries 15 tons of fuel, which can last a total of 8.15 days if used continuously. The vessel has a crew requirement of 3 pilots and a gunner; although the craft may be operated with less than a full crew.[1]

Cargo

The Tigress has a seven ton cargo bay, with a single cargo door.

Related Designs

Notes

  • The Tigress, when first published in PDF form, had a mix of two battle values. The fluff description on page 201 had the correct battle value.[3]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Handbook: Major Periphery States, p. 201, "Tigress Profile"
  2. Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers, p. 44, "House Davion" - New Syrtis - Tigress Gunships used in strike against shipyards of New Syrtis.
  3. The Official BattleTech writers report the correct battle value of unit. (dead link)

Bibliography