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{{InfoBoxWarShip | {{InfoBoxWarShip | ||
| − | | image = [[File:Sylvester. | + | | image = [[File:Sylvester (Transport)_TRO3057r.png|200px]] |
| − | | name = Sylvester | + | | name = ''Sylvester'' |
| − | | manufacturer = [[Ioto Galactic Enterprises]] | + | | manufacturer = [[Ioto Galactic Enterprises]]<ref name=TRO3057R196>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', pp. 196–197: "Sylvester WarShip Profile"</ref> |
| Use = Transport | | Use = Transport | ||
| − | | Tech Base = | + | | Tech Base = Inner Sphere |
| − | | Cost = 3,188,057,500 | + | | Cost = 3,188,057,500 C-Bills{{cn}} |
| Introduced = [[2499]] | | Introduced = [[2499]] | ||
| production year=2499 | | production year=2499 | ||
| Line 11: | Line 12: | ||
| Mass = 280,000 tons | | Mass = 280,000 tons | ||
| Length = 905 meters | | Length = 905 meters | ||
| − | | Sail Diameter = | + | | Sail Diameter = 1,200 meters |
| Fuel = 2,000 tons | | Fuel = 2,000 tons | ||
| Burn Rate = 39.52 | | Burn Rate = 39.52 | ||
| Line 19: | Line 20: | ||
| KF Drive Integrity = 7 | | KF Drive Integrity = 7 | ||
| LF Battery = No | | LF Battery = No | ||
| − | | Armament = | + | | Armament = <span></span> |
| − | | Armor = | + | * 2x [[NAC/20]] |
| + | * 3x [[NL55]] | ||
| + | * 8x [[NL35]] | ||
| + | * 67x [[Small Laser]] | ||
| + | * 110x [[Machine Gun]] | ||
| + | * 4x [[AC/10]] | ||
| + | * 2x [[AC/20]] | ||
| + | * 8x [[LRM-15]] | ||
| + | * 10x [[LRM-10]] | ||
| + | * 4x [[Large Laser]] | ||
| + | * 8x [[medium laser]] | ||
| + | | Armor = 104 tons [[Armor (Capital)|standard]] | ||
| DropShip Capacity = 2 | | DropShip Capacity = 2 | ||
| − | | Crew = | + | | Crew = 202<ref name=TRO3057R196/> |
| − | | Grav Decks = 2 x 98 | + | * 52 Officers |
| + | * 90 Enlisted | ||
| + | * 60 Gunners | ||
| + | ---- | ||
| + | Marines: 60<br/> | ||
| + | First Class Passengers: 15<br/> | ||
| + | Second Class Passengers: 30<br/> | ||
| + | | Grav Decks = 2 x 98 meters diameter | ||
| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 10/10 | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 10/10 | ||
| − | | Heat Sinks = 767 [[ | + | | Heat Sinks = 767 [[double heat sink|double]] |
| Structural Integrity = 20 | | Structural Integrity = 20 | ||
| − | | BV (1.0) = 25,603<ref name= | + | | BV (1.0) = 25,603<ref name=TRO3057R196/> |
| − | | BV (2.0) = 19,627 | + | | BV (2.0) = 19,627{{cn}} |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The first WarShip designed by | + | The first [[WarShip]] designed by civilians, the '''''Sylvester'''''-class transport was the brainchild of merchant-noble [[Graf]] [[Hans Sylvester]] of the [[Lyran Commonwealth]]. Introduced during the [[Age of War]], the ''Sylvester'' was the most heavily armed civilian vessel ever to launch. The ''Sylvester'' was designed with two goals in mind: the ''Sylvester'' was a well-armed convoy transport vessel that could hold its own against pirate attacks, but the ''Sylvester'' was also meant to intimidate the mercantile interests of neighboring realms.<ref name=TRO3057R196/> |
| − | Though expensive, the ''Sylvester'' was acquired by a [[Lyran]] trade committee in [[2496]]. | + | Though expensive, the ''Sylvester'' was acquired by a [[Lyran]] trade committee in [[2496]]. Just three years later in [[2499]], the [[Ioto Galactic Enterprises]] shipyard on [[Alarion]] finished production on the first of the class. However, only three more ''Sylvester''-class vessels would ever slip their moorings between [[2499]] and [[2514]]. Ultimately, the price tag of the ''Sylvester'' sealed its fate.<ref name=TRO3057R196/> |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | The ''Sylvester'' | + | The ''Sylvester'' was very well-armed for a civilian vessel; in fact, the ''Sylvester'' was the best-armed vessel ever constructed by corporate interests. The ''Sylvester'''s armament combines a very strong point-defense (including lasers, autocannons, and machine guns) with capital-scale slugging power, perfect for fending off combat Dropships and light WarShips.<ref name=TRO3057R196/> |
| − | The second-largest drawback to the ''Sylvester'' is its poor armor protection. | + | The second-largest drawback to the ''Sylvester'' is its poor armor protection. The ''Sylvester'' coukd not stand up to a well-armed opponent. However, the ''Sylvester'' was maneuverable enough to evade some conflicts, and despite the poor protection, the ''Sylvester'' was unlikely to encounter an adversary it simply cannot deter through firepower.<ref name=TRO3057R196/> |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | Above all, the ''Sylvester'' | + | Above all, the ''Sylvester'' was a transport ship. The vessel can ferry 2 DropShips and has the capacity for 4 small craft. The ''Sylvester'' also had a larger cargo capacity than any other contemporary JumpShip with 3 bays. 45 rooms for accommodating paying passengers augmented the vessel's capacity and increased its profit margins.<ref name=TRO3057R196/> |
| + | |||
| + | * Bay 1: [[Small Craft]] (2), 2 doors | ||
| + | * Bay 2: Small Craft (2), 2 doors | ||
| + | * Bay 3: Cargo (24,452.5 ton), 3 doors | ||
| + | * Bay 4: Cargo (24,452.5 ton), 3 doors | ||
| + | * Bay 5: Cargo (24,452.5 ton), 3 doors | ||
==Related WarShips== | ==Related WarShips== | ||
| − | * ''[[Carrack]]'' - Though too expensive to become a staple of any merchant fleet, the [[Terran Hegemony]] took interest in the ''Sylvester'' and began production of its own transport, the ''Carrack'' | + | * ''[[Carrack]]'' - Though too expensive to become a staple of any merchant fleet, the [[Terran Hegemony]] took interest in the ''Sylvester'' and began production of its own transport, the ''Carrack''. |
==Related DropShips== | ==Related DropShips== | ||
| − | Still requiring an armed escort for merchant fleets, Graf Hans Sylvester had a cheaper combat DropShip designed just after the cancellation of the ''Sylvester'' WarShip. The new DropShip | + | Still requiring an armed escort for merchant fleets, Graf Hans Sylvester had a cheaper combat DropShip designed just after the cancellation of the ''Sylvester'' WarShip. The new DropShip-sized ''[[Sylvester (DropShip class)|Sylvester]]'' was referred to as a "Baby ''Sylvester''", produced at [[Bolson Shipyards]], [[New Kyoto]], until a [[Free Worlds League Military]] raid destroyed the yards in [[2787]].<ref name="FSWp114">''First Succession War'', p. 114: "Timeline of the First Succession War"</ref><ref name="FSWp66">''First Succession War'', p. 66: "The Vacuum War"</ref><ref name="HS(TLC)p46">''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 46: "The Bolson Shipyards"</ref> |
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| + | ==Gallery== | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | Sylvester (Transport)_TRO3057r.png|Original ''Sylvester'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised|TRO:3057 Revised]]'' | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]] | + | * ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)|First Succession War]]'' |
| + | * ''[[House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' | ||
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[[Category: Lyran WarShip classes]] | [[Category: Lyran WarShip classes]] | ||
[[Category: Small WarShips]] | [[Category: Small WarShips]] | ||
[[Category: WarShip classes]] | [[Category: WarShip classes]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:39, 28 May 2024
- This article is about the WarShip. For other uses, see Sylvester.
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| Sylvester | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Ioto Galactic Enterprises[1] |
| Introduced | 2499 |
| Production Year | 2499[2] |
| Use | Transport |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Cost | 3,188,057,500 C-Bills[citation needed] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 280,000 tons |
| Length | 905 meters |
| Sail Diameter | 1,200 meters |
| Fuel | 2,000 tons |
| Burn Rate | 39.52 |
| Safe Thrust | 1.5 g |
| Top Thrust | 2.5 g |
| Sail Integrity | 3 |
| KF Drive Integrity | 7 |
| LF Battery | No |
| Armament |
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| Armor | 104 tons standard |
| DropShip Capacity | 2 |
| Crew | 202[1]
Marines: 60 |
| Grav Decks | 2 x 98 meters diameter |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 10/10 |
| Heat Sinks | 767 double |
| Structural Integrity | 20 |
| BV (1.0) | 25,603[1] |
| BV (2.0) | 19,627[citation needed] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The first WarShip designed by civilians, the Sylvester-class transport was the brainchild of merchant-noble Graf Hans Sylvester of the Lyran Commonwealth. Introduced during the Age of War, the Sylvester was the most heavily armed civilian vessel ever to launch. The Sylvester was designed with two goals in mind: the Sylvester was a well-armed convoy transport vessel that could hold its own against pirate attacks, but the Sylvester was also meant to intimidate the mercantile interests of neighboring realms.[1]
Though expensive, the Sylvester was acquired by a Lyran trade committee in 2496. Just three years later in 2499, the Ioto Galactic Enterprises shipyard on Alarion finished production on the first of the class. However, only three more Sylvester-class vessels would ever slip their moorings between 2499 and 2514. Ultimately, the price tag of the Sylvester sealed its fate.[1]
Armament[edit]
The Sylvester was very well-armed for a civilian vessel; in fact, the Sylvester was the best-armed vessel ever constructed by corporate interests. The Sylvester's armament combines a very strong point-defense (including lasers, autocannons, and machine guns) with capital-scale slugging power, perfect for fending off combat Dropships and light WarShips.[1]
The second-largest drawback to the Sylvester is its poor armor protection. The Sylvester coukd not stand up to a well-armed opponent. However, the Sylvester was maneuverable enough to evade some conflicts, and despite the poor protection, the Sylvester was unlikely to encounter an adversary it simply cannot deter through firepower.[1]
Cargo[edit]
Above all, the Sylvester was a transport ship. The vessel can ferry 2 DropShips and has the capacity for 4 small craft. The Sylvester also had a larger cargo capacity than any other contemporary JumpShip with 3 bays. 45 rooms for accommodating paying passengers augmented the vessel's capacity and increased its profit margins.[1]
- Bay 1: Small Craft (2), 2 doors
- Bay 2: Small Craft (2), 2 doors
- Bay 3: Cargo (24,452.5 ton), 3 doors
- Bay 4: Cargo (24,452.5 ton), 3 doors
- Bay 5: Cargo (24,452.5 ton), 3 doors
Related WarShips[edit]
- Carrack - Though too expensive to become a staple of any merchant fleet, the Terran Hegemony took interest in the Sylvester and began production of its own transport, the Carrack.
Related DropShips[edit]
Still requiring an armed escort for merchant fleets, Graf Hans Sylvester had a cheaper combat DropShip designed just after the cancellation of the Sylvester WarShip. The new DropShip-sized Sylvester was referred to as a "Baby Sylvester", produced at Bolson Shipyards, New Kyoto, until a Free Worlds League Military raid destroyed the yards in 2787.[3][4][5]
Gallery[edit]
Original Sylvester from TRO:3057 Revised
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Technical Readout: 3057 Revised, pp. 196–197: "Sylvester WarShip Profile"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Sylvester (WarShip class)
- ↑ First Succession War, p. 114: "Timeline of the First Succession War"
- ↑ First Succession War, p. 66: "The Vacuum War"
- ↑ House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth), p. 46: "The Bolson Shipyards"