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−	{{otheruses|the troop carrier class|other uses|Vulture (disambiguation)}}
	{{InfoBoxDropShip		{{InfoBoxDropShip
	| image = VultureDropship.JPG		| image = VultureDropship.JPG
−	| name = ''Vulture''	+	| name = Vulture
	| manufacturer = [[Alliance of Galedon]]		| manufacturer = [[Alliance of Galedon]]
−	| production year = 2312
−	| year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5369/MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
	| Use = Infantry Transport/Light Vehicle carrier		| Use = Infantry Transport/Light Vehicle carrier
	| Type = Military Spheroid		| Type = Military Spheroid
	| Tech Base = Inner Sphere		| Tech Base = Inner Sphere
		+	| Introduced = 2312
	| Mass = 3,500		| Mass = 3,500
	| Structural Integrity = 9		| Structural Integrity = 9
−	| Length = 75.5	+	| Length = 75.5 Meters
−	| Width = 71
−	| Height = 75.5
	| Drive System = 4x V450 engines		| Drive System = 4x V450 engines
−	| Safe Thrust = 2 g	+	| Safe Thrust = 4
−	| Maximum Thrust = 3 g	+	| Maximum Thrust = 6
	| Fuel = 300 tons		| Fuel = 300 tons
	| Burn Rate = 163 days		| Burn Rate = 163 days
−	| Armament = <span></span>	+	| Armament = 5 x [[AC-5|Class 5 Autocannons]], 4 x [[LRM-15|LRM-15s]], 3 x [[Medium Laser|Medium Lasers]]
−	* 7x [[AC/5|Class 5 autocannon]]
−	* 6x [[LRM-15]]
−	* 4x [[medium laser]]
	| Armor = 27.5 tons of Standard Armor		| Armor = 27.5 tons of Standard Armor
−	| Crew = 3 officers, 11 enlisted/non-rated	+	| Crew = 3 Officers, 11 enlisted/non-rated
	| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 20/7		| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 20/7
	| Heat Sinks = 78		| Heat Sinks = 78
−	| BV (1.0) = 3,031<ref name=TRO3026R>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', pp. 110–111: "Vulture Ship Profile"</ref>	+	| BV (1.0) = 3,031<ref name=TRO3026R>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', pp. 110-111, "Vulture Ship Profile"</ref>
−	| BV (2.0) = 2,941<ref name=TRO3075>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 214–215: "Vulture Profile"</ref><br>2,482<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 110</ref>	+	| BV (2.0) = 2,941
	}}		}}
	==Description==		==Description==
−	The '''''Vulture''''' was originally built for Warlord [[Urizen Kurita (24th c.)|Urizen Kurita]] of the [[Alliance of Galedon]] in 2312. It was utilized for the Warlord's campaigns of conquest of the [[Ozawa Mercantile Association]] and the [[Principality of Rasalhague]] and other neighboring worlds.<ref name=TRO3075/><ref name=TRO3026R/>	+	The ship was originally built for Warlord [[Urizen Kurita]] of the [[Alliance of Galedon]] in 2312. It was utilized for the Warlord's campaigns of conquest of the [[Ozawa Mercantile Association]] and the [[Principality of Rasalhague]] and other neighboring worlds.<ref name=TRO3075/><ref name=TRO3026R/>
−	A dedicated troop carrier, the ship was noted for its high reliability and low maintenance. The ship's quarters are cramped due to its small size. The ship was originally designed to be carried by pre–external docking collar [[JumpShips]].<ref name=TRO3075/><ref name=TRO3026R/>	+	A dedicated troop carrier, the ship was noted for its high reliability and low maintenance. The ship's quarters are cramped due to its small size. The ship was originally designed to be carried by pre-external docking collar [[JumpShips]].<ref name=TRO3075/><ref name=TRO3026R/>
−	The ship fell out of favor by the later part of the [[Age of War]] Era, where high-capacity transports became available.  A number of defeats were linked to the ship's limited carrying capacities. The design was decommissioned by the [[DCMS]] and replaced by the large capacity ''[[Seeker]]''-class DropShips.  Many of these ships were sold to various mercenary companies and Periphery powers.<ref name=TRO3075/><ref name=TRO3026R/>	+	The ship fell out of favor by the later part of the [[Age of War]] Era, where high-capacity transports became available.  A number of defeats were linked to the ship's limited carrying capacities.
		+	The design was decommissioned by the [[DCMS]] and replaced by the large capacity [[Seeker]] Class DropShips.  Many of these ships were sold to various Mercenary Companies and Periphery powers.<ref name=TRO3075/><ref name=TRO3026R/>
	==Armament==		==Armament==
−	The ship has seven Class 5 Autocannon, with the majority of them concentrated in the nose, with a single cannon on each flank. The ship has six 15-Tube Long-Range missile Launchers, two in the nose and two mounted in the aft flanks. The ship also has four medium lasers, one mounted in each front flank, and a pair mounted aft. The autocannons were given 14 tons of ammunition, while the LRMs given 24 tons.<ref name=TRO3075/><ref name=TRO3026R/>	+	The ship has five Class 5 Autocannon, with majority of them concentrated on the nose, with single cannon each flank. The ship has four 15-Tube Long-Range missile Launchers, 2 in nose and mounted aft flanks. The ship also has four Medium lasers, one mounted front side, and pair mounted in aft. The autocannons were given 14 tons of ammunition, while the LRMs given 24 tons.<ref name=TRO3075/><ref name=TRO3026R/>
	==Cargo==		==Cargo==
−	The ship is designed to carry 6 [[Infantry#Foot Infantry|Foot Platoons]] and twelve [[Combat Vehicle#Light Vehicles|Light Vehicles]].<ref name=TRO3075/>	+	The ship is designed to carry 6 [[Foot Platoon|Foot Platoons]] and twelve Light Vehicles.<ref name=TRO3075/>
−	==Variants==	+	==Notable Ships of the Class==
−	*; 2312 : When introduced the ''Vulture'' class featured a [[Primitive Technology|primitive]] engine and armor. Compared to later versions, this ''Vulture'' offered two-thirds as much armor protection, carried a third less fuel, and was only able to reach 80% of the later ''Vulture's'' top speed. (In [[2405]] many of these ships were refitted to the standard described above.) BV(2.0)=1,497<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 109</ref>	+	*'''''Samhain -''''' The Ancient Vulture was service with the [[Devil's Brigade]] during the [[Jihad]] when it made a name for itself.  When the [[Word of Blake]] assault Chandraeskar Kurita's allies were attacked on [[Arcturus]] in [[3073]], the ''Samhain's'' crew manage account for itself and destroy a Blakist ''[[Union]]'' Class DropShip.<ref name=TRO3075>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 214-215, "Vulture Profile"</ref>
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−	*; Cargo refit : This version of the ''Vulture'' was based on the 2405 refit. It kept the same weapons and armor, but removed the infantry and vehicle bays to maximize cargo space. The cargo carrying version can carry 1,730 tons of cargo.BV(2.0)=2,482<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 111</ref>
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−	==Named Vessels==
−	:''See [[:Category:Individual Vulture-class DropShips]]''
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−	==Gallery==
−	<gallery>
−	VultureDropship.JPG|Original ''Vulture'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised|TRO:3026 Revised]]''
−	</gallery>
	==References==		==References==
	<references />		<references />
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	==Bibliography==		==Bibliography==
−	* ''[[Far Country]]''	+	*''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]]''
−	* ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War]]''	+	*''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]''
−	* ''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]]''
−	* ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]''
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−	[[Category:DropShip classes]]	+	[[Category:DropShips]]
−	[[Category:Inner Sphere DropShip classes]]	+	[[Category:Inner Sphere Dropships]]
−	[[Category:Military DropShip classes]]	+	[[Category:Military Dropships]]
−	[[Category:Spheroid DropShip classes]]	+	[[Category:Spheroid Dropships]]
−	[[Category:Transport DropShip classes]]	+	[[Category:Transport Dropships]]
−	[[Category:Troop Transport DropShip classes]]	+	[[Category:Troop Transports]]

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{{InfoBoxDropShip | image = VultureDropship.JPG | name = Vulture | manufacturer = [[Alliance of Galedon]] | Use = Infantry Transport/Light Vehicle carrier | Type = Military Spheroid | Tech Base = Inner Sphere | Introduced = 2312 | Mass = 3,500 | Structural Integrity = 9 | Length = 75.5 Meters | Drive System = 4x V450 engines | Safe Thrust = 4 | Maximum Thrust = 6 | Fuel = 300 tons | Burn Rate = 163 days | Armament = 5 x [[AC-5|Class 5 Autocannons]], 4 x [[LRM-15|LRM-15s]], 3 x [[Medium Laser|Medium Lasers]] | Armor = 27.5 tons of Standard Armor | Crew = 3 Officers, 11 enlisted/non-rated | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 20/7 | Heat Sinks = 78 | BV (1.0) = 3,031<ref name=TRO3026R>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', pp. 110-111, "Vulture Ship Profile"</ref> | BV (2.0) = 2,941 }} ==Description== The ship was originally built for Warlord [[Urizen Kurita]] of the [[Alliance of Galedon]] in 2312. It was utilized for the Warlord's campaigns of conquest of the [[Ozawa Mercantile Association]] and the [[Principality of Rasalhague]] and other neighboring worlds.<ref name=TRO3075/><ref name=TRO3026R/> A dedicated troop carrier, the ship was noted for its high reliability and low maintenance. The ship's quarters are cramped due to its small size. The ship was originally designed to be carried by pre-external docking collar [[JumpShips]].<ref name=TRO3075/><ref name=TRO3026R/> The ship fell out of favor by the later part of the [[Age of War]] Era, where high-capacity transports became available. A number of defeats were linked to the ship's limited carrying capacities. The design was decommissioned by the [[DCMS]] and replaced by the large capacity [[Seeker]] Class DropShips. Many of these ships were sold to various Mercenary Companies and Periphery powers.<ref name=TRO3075/><ref name=TRO3026R/> ==Armament== The ship has five Class 5 Autocannon, with majority of them concentrated on the nose, with single cannon each flank. The ship has four 15-Tube Long-Range missile Launchers, 2 in nose and mounted aft flanks. The ship also has four Medium lasers, one mounted front side, and pair mounted in aft. The autocannons were given 14 tons of ammunition, while the LRMs given 24 tons.<ref name=TRO3075/><ref name=TRO3026R/> ==Cargo== The ship is designed to carry 6 [[Foot Platoon|Foot Platoons]] and twelve Light Vehicles.<ref name=TRO3075/> ==Notable Ships of the Class== *'''''Samhain -''''' The Ancient Vulture was service with the [[Devil's Brigade]] during the [[Jihad]] when it made a name for itself. When the [[Word of Blake]] assault Chandraeskar Kurita's allies were attacked on [[Arcturus]] in [[3073]], the ''Samhain's'' crew manage account for itself and destroy a Blakist ''[[Union]]'' Class DropShip.<ref name=TRO3075>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 214-215, "Vulture Profile"</ref> ==References== <references /> ==Bibliography== *''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]]'' *''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' [[Category:DropShips]] [[Category:Inner Sphere Dropships]] [[Category:Military Dropships]] [[Category:Spheroid Dropships]] [[Category:Transport Dropships]] [[Category:Troop Transports]]

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