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*''[[Lyonesse]]'' Escort<ref name=TRO:3075p268/> | *''[[Lyonesse]]'' Escort<ref name=TRO:3075p268/> | ||
− | *[[Tigress (Small Craft)|''Tigress'']] Close Patrol Craft (Gunship) | + | *[[Tigress (Small Craft class)|''Tigress'']] Close Patrol Craft (Gunship) |
==Notes== | ==Notes== |
Latest revision as of 12:56, 7 September 2023
Aquarius (Escort) | |
Production information | |
Manufacturer | Andurien AeroTech |
Use | Surface-to-Orbit Escort |
Type (Shape) | Military Aerodyne |
Tech Base | Inner Sphere Standard |
Cost | |
Introduced | 2515 |
Technical specifications | |
Mass | 200 Tons |
Structural Integrity | 8 |
Length | 20 Meters |
Engine (Type) | fusion |
Safe Thrust | 4 |
Maximum Thrust | 6 |
Fuel | 6 tons |
Burn Rate | |
Armament |
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Armor | |
Heat Sinks | 32 |
Crew | 6 |
Passengers | |
BV (1.0) | 1,912 |
BV (2.0) | 2,510[1] 2,263[2] |
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Description[edit]
The Aquarius was first introduced into service in 2515, after the success of its older counterpart, the Lyonesse. It is a large small craft designed to escort spacecraft from a planet's surface to orbiting WarShips or space stations.[1]
Despite having a limited fuel capacity, the ship has been given balanced firepower and heavy armor that rivals many DropShips and aerospace fighters. The Aquarius was a highly sought out craft for its time.[1]
However, surface-to-orbit escorts were eclipsed by newer heavy weight aerospace fighters and some newer designs of DropShips.[1]
The Aquarius and its sister class, Lyonesse, designs were revisited during the early years of the Jihad, where they were upgraded with new technology for other uses in the conflict.[1]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The ship's primary weaponry is a pair of Long Range Missile launchers with 2 tons of ammunition. The launchers are augmented by a pair of large lasers for medium range targets. The craft has a Six-tube Short-Range Launcher and medium laser in each wing section. To protect the craft's aft, it has been given an additional two medium lasers.[1]
The ship's fusion engine has been given a maximum thrust of 6, with six tons of fuel.[1]
Variants[edit]
- Aquarius-M1
- A Jihad era variant, the Marik variant replaces all its lasers with Extended-Range models. The ship is given a larger engine to improve the craft's speed. BV (2.0) = 2,568[3]
- Aquarius W1
- This is a Word of Blake variant that was produced in the early years of the Jihad. The Aquarius is changed from an escort craft to a mobile artillery battery, using Arrow IV artillery missiles launcher while grounded. The Blakist variant's armor type is changed out for Ferro-Aluminum while still maintaining the same armor protection. Also the ship's engine is altered to increase the ship's speed. BV (2.0) = 2,698[4]
Related Aerospace Small Craft[edit]
Notes[edit]
- Originally published in Technical Readout: 3026 Revised, the Aquarius' maximum thrust was listed as 8, instead of the 6 listed in (later) Technical Readout: 3075. The general rule of Catalyst Game Labs cites new publications trump older ones, which in this case results with the thrust ratio changed.
Gallery[edit]
Original Aquarius from TRO:3026 Revised