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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
− | Designed shortly after the ''[[Bonaventure]]''-class corvette, the '''''Vigilant''''' was designed for reconnaissance and surveillance, and most frequently was deployed in paired-pair squadrons with ''Bonaventure''s. The ''Vigilant'' is | + | Designed shortly after the ''[[Bonaventure (WarShip class)|Bonaventure]]''-class corvette, the '''''Vigilant''''' was designed for reconnaissance and surveillance, and most frequently was deployed in paired-pair squadrons with ''Bonaventure''s. The ''Vigilant'' is small—in fact, very small for a combat [[JumpShip]]. The ''Vigilant'' is only slightly larger than a ''[[Merchant]]''-class JumpShip, and bow to stern distance is actually shorter than the height of a ''[[Behemoth (DropShip class)|Behemoth]]''-class DropShip, or the diameter of a ''[[Mammoth]]''-class DropShip.<ref name=TRO3057R/> |
− | In [[2409]], the [[Capellan Confederation]] invaded [[Terra Firma]], despite the best efforts of ''Vigilant''-class vessels. In the wake of the invasion, the ''Vigilant'' was slowly relegated to mothballs or sold to the navies of neighboring great houses. The ''Vigilant'', like the '' | + | In [[2409]], the [[Capellan Confederation]] invaded [[Terra Firma]], despite the best efforts of ''Vigilant''-class vessels. In the wake of the invasion, the ''Vigilant'' was slowly relegated to mothballs or sold to the navies of neighboring great houses. The ''Vigilant'', like the ''Bonaventure'', was officially replaced in [[2432]] by the introduction of the ''[[Vincent|Vincent Mk. 39]]''-class corvette.<ref name=TRO3057R/> |
The [[Terran Hegemony]] would later sell these ships to the major Inner Sphere interstellar powers. While in service of other navies, these ships would see action in [[Periphery]] during the [[Reunification War]] and later conflicts.<ref name="H:RWp67">''Historical: Reunification War'', p. 67: Malagrotta: "Federated Suns Order of Battle" - ''Vigilant'''s ships are listed and named.</ref><ref>''Combat Operations'', pp. 123, 126, 128, 131, 133: Force Faction Tables for CapCom, FedSuns, FWL, and House Steiner - Shows the Vigilant listed as part of their pre–thirty-first century WarShip navy.</ref> The [[Federated Suns]] had at least ten ''Vigilants'' active during the [[Case Amber|Case AMBER]] ambush at [[Tentativa]], although the losses to the [[Federated Suns Navy]] during that engagement were considerable.<ref name="H:RWp69">''Historical: Reunification War'', p. 69: "Battle for Tentativa"</ref> The Capellan Confederation kept three ''Vigilants'' in service during the Star League era alongside three ''Vincent''-class corvettes,<ref name="FR:2765CCAFp5">''Field Report 2765: CCAF'', p. 5: "Guarding the Vault of Heaven"</ref> while the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] was operating four ''Vigilants'' in [[2765]].<ref name="FR2765:LCAFp5">''Field Report 2765: LCAF'', p. 5: "The Vacuum Fleet"</ref> The greatest user of the ''Vigilant'' at this point in time was the [[Rim Worlds Republic]], however; the Republican navy consisted of more than two hundred and seventy WarShips in April 2765, of which thirty were ''Vigilants''.<ref name="FR2765:Pp4">''Field Report 2765: Periphery'', p. 4: "WarShips of the Territorial States"</ref> | The [[Terran Hegemony]] would later sell these ships to the major Inner Sphere interstellar powers. While in service of other navies, these ships would see action in [[Periphery]] during the [[Reunification War]] and later conflicts.<ref name="H:RWp67">''Historical: Reunification War'', p. 67: Malagrotta: "Federated Suns Order of Battle" - ''Vigilant'''s ships are listed and named.</ref><ref>''Combat Operations'', pp. 123, 126, 128, 131, 133: Force Faction Tables for CapCom, FedSuns, FWL, and House Steiner - Shows the Vigilant listed as part of their pre–thirty-first century WarShip navy.</ref> The [[Federated Suns]] had at least ten ''Vigilants'' active during the [[Case Amber|Case AMBER]] ambush at [[Tentativa]], although the losses to the [[Federated Suns Navy]] during that engagement were considerable.<ref name="H:RWp69">''Historical: Reunification War'', p. 69: "Battle for Tentativa"</ref> The Capellan Confederation kept three ''Vigilants'' in service during the Star League era alongside three ''Vincent''-class corvettes,<ref name="FR:2765CCAFp5">''Field Report 2765: CCAF'', p. 5: "Guarding the Vault of Heaven"</ref> while the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] was operating four ''Vigilants'' in [[2765]].<ref name="FR2765:LCAFp5">''Field Report 2765: LCAF'', p. 5: "The Vacuum Fleet"</ref> The greatest user of the ''Vigilant'' at this point in time was the [[Rim Worlds Republic]], however; the Republican navy consisted of more than two hundred and seventy WarShips in April 2765, of which thirty were ''Vigilants''.<ref name="FR2765:Pp4">''Field Report 2765: Periphery'', p. 4: "WarShips of the Territorial States"</ref> | ||
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==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
− | For its size, the ''Vigilant'' was very well armed. | + | For its size, the ''Vigilant'' was very well armed. The vessel boasted five small naval autocannons, and three [[White Shark]] missile systems. The ship also possessed lasers, autocannons and PPCs. However, the ''Vigilant'''s targeting and tracking system made it difficult to adequately utilize its armament. The ''Vigilant'' was poorly armored, and its acceleration was unimpressive.<ref name=TRO3057R/> |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
− | Like the ''[[Bonaventure]]''-class with which ''Vigilants'' were frequently paired, the ''Vigilant'' was not designed for cargo. | + | Like the ''[[Bonaventure (WarShip class)|Bonaventure]]''-class with which ''Vigilants'' were frequently paired, the ''Vigilant'' was not designed for cargo. The ''Vigilant'' has no [[Docking Collar|DropShip collars]], and only three bays. Bay 1 is capable of transporting a squadron of [[aerospace fighter]]s. Bay 2 is designed for cargo, with a mere 13,514.5 tons of capacity. Bay 3 can manage up to 4 small craft.<ref name=TRO3057R/> |
==See Also== | ==See Also== |
Revision as of 10:37, 14 October 2023
Vigilant | |
Production information | |
Manufacturer | |
Introduced | 2320 |
Production Year | 2320[1] |
Use | Corvette |
Tech Base | Star League |
Cost | 1,484,746,000 C-Bills |
Technical specifications | |
Mass | 140,000 tons |
Length | 266 meters |
Sail Diameter | 660 meters |
Fuel | 1,000 tons (5,000) |
Burn Rate | 19.75 |
Safe Thrust | 1.5 g |
Top Thrust | 2.5 g |
Sail Integrity | 3 |
KF Drive Integrity | 5 |
LF Battery | No |
Armament |
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Armor | Fore: 16 Fore-Sides: 16 Aft-Sides: 14 Aft: 13 standard armor |
DropShip Capacity | None |
Crew | 256 |
Grav Decks | 1 x 30 meter diameter |
Escape Pods/Life Boats | 20/20 |
Heat Sinks | 800 Heat Sinks |
Structural Integrity | 33 |
BV (1.0) | 21,599[2] |
Description
Designed shortly after the Bonaventure-class corvette, the Vigilant was designed for reconnaissance and surveillance, and most frequently was deployed in paired-pair squadrons with Bonaventures. The Vigilant is small—in fact, very small for a combat JumpShip. The Vigilant is only slightly larger than a Merchant-class JumpShip, and bow to stern distance is actually shorter than the height of a Behemoth-class DropShip, or the diameter of a Mammoth-class DropShip.[2]
In 2409, the Capellan Confederation invaded Terra Firma, despite the best efforts of Vigilant-class vessels. In the wake of the invasion, the Vigilant was slowly relegated to mothballs or sold to the navies of neighboring great houses. The Vigilant, like the Bonaventure, was officially replaced in 2432 by the introduction of the Vincent Mk. 39-class corvette.[2]
The Terran Hegemony would later sell these ships to the major Inner Sphere interstellar powers. While in service of other navies, these ships would see action in Periphery during the Reunification War and later conflicts.[3][4] The Federated Suns had at least ten Vigilants active during the Case AMBER ambush at Tentativa, although the losses to the Federated Suns Navy during that engagement were considerable.[5] The Capellan Confederation kept three Vigilants in service during the Star League era alongside three Vincent-class corvettes,[6] while the Lyran Commonwealth was operating four Vigilants in 2765.[7] The greatest user of the Vigilant at this point in time was the Rim Worlds Republic, however; the Republican navy consisted of more than two hundred and seventy WarShips in April 2765, of which thirty were Vigilants.[8]
Two Vigilants were restored to active service by the Draconis Combine during the Succession Wars and were destroyed in 2853 in battle over Hesperus II.[9]
Armament
For its size, the Vigilant was very well armed. The vessel boasted five small naval autocannons, and three White Shark missile systems. The ship also possessed lasers, autocannons and PPCs. However, the Vigilant's targeting and tracking system made it difficult to adequately utilize its armament. The Vigilant was poorly armored, and its acceleration was unimpressive.[2]
Cargo
Like the Bonaventure-class with which Vigilants were frequently paired, the Vigilant was not designed for cargo. The Vigilant has no DropShip collars, and only three bays. Bay 1 is capable of transporting a squadron of aerospace fighters. Bay 2 is designed for cargo, with a mere 13,514.5 tons of capacity. Bay 3 can manage up to 4 small craft.[2]
See Also
Gallery
Original Vigilant from TRO:3057 Revised
References
- ↑ MUL online date for the Vigilant
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Technical Readout: 3057 Revised, p. 188: "Vigilant Corvette Profile"
- ↑ Historical: Reunification War, p. 67: Malagrotta: "Federated Suns Order of Battle" - Vigilant's ships are listed and named.
- ↑ Combat Operations, pp. 123, 126, 128, 131, 133: Force Faction Tables for CapCom, FedSuns, FWL, and House Steiner - Shows the Vigilant listed as part of their pre–thirty-first century WarShip navy.
- ↑ Historical: Reunification War, p. 69: "Battle for Tentativa"
- ↑ Field Report 2765: CCAF, p. 5: "Guarding the Vault of Heaven"
- ↑ Field Report 2765: LCAF, p. 5: "The Vacuum Fleet"
- ↑ Field Report 2765: Periphery, p. 4: "WarShips of the Territorial States"
- ↑ Tactics of Desperation, Part 1