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Line 6: | Type (Shape) = Military Aerodyne | Type (Shape) = Military Aerodyne | Tech Base = Inner Sphere Standard | Tech Base = Inner Sphere Standard − | Cost = + | Cost = ??? | Introduced = [[2515]] | Introduced = [[2515]] − | Mass = 200 Tons + | Mass = 200 − | Structural Integrity = 8 | Length = 20 Meters | Length = 20 Meters − | Engine (Type) = [[Fusion engine|fusion]] + | Engine (Type) = [[Fusion Engine|Fusion]] | Safe Thrust = 4 | Safe Thrust = 4 | Maximum Thrust = 6 | Maximum Thrust = 6 | Fuel = 6 tons | Fuel = 6 tons − | Armament = <span></span> + | Armament = 2 x [[Large Laser|Large Lasers]] <br/> 2 x [[LRM 10|LRM 10s]] <br/> 2 x [[SRM 6]] <br/> 4 x [[Medium Lasers]] (2 rear) − * 2x [[large laser]]+ | Armor = ???? − * 2x [[LRM-10]] − * 2x [[SRM-6]] − * 4x [[medium laser]] − | Armor = | Crew = 6 | Crew = 6 − | Passengers = + | Passngers = ???? | Heat Sinks = 32 | Heat Sinks = 32 | BV (1.0) = 1,912 | BV (1.0) = 1,912 − | BV (2.0) = 2,510<ref name=TRO:3075p268>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 268, "Aquarius & Lyonesse"</ref><br>2,263<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 183</ref> + | BV (2.0) = 2,510 }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − 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.<ref name=TRO:3075p268/> + 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. − Despite having a limited fuel capacity, the ship has been given balanced firepower and heavy armor that rivals many [[DropShip]]s and aerospace fighters. The Aquarius was a highly sought out craft for its time.<ref name=TRO:3075p268/> + Despite having a limited fuel capacity, the ship has been given balanced firepower and heavy armor that rivals many [[DropShip]]s and Aerospace fighters. The Aquarius was highly sought out craft for its time. − However, surface-to-orbit escorts were eclipsed by newer heavy weight [[aerospace fighter]]s and some newer designs of DropShips.<ref name=TRO:3075p268/> + However, surface-to-orbit escorts were eclipsed by newer heavy weight [[Aerospace fighter]]s and some newer designs of DropShips. − 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.<ref name=TRO:3075p268/> + 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.<ref>''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'', p 268 - Aquarius & Lyonesse - Marik and Word Blake factions re-introduce old Escort ships with new technology.</ref> − ==Weapons and Equipment== − 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.<ref name=TRO:3075p268/> − The ship's [[fusion engine]] has been given a maximum thrust of 6, with six tons of fuel.<ref name=TRO:3075p268/> + ==Armament & Capacities== + The ship principle weaponry includes pair of fifteen-tube long Range Missile launchers with 2 tons of ammunition. The launchers are augmented by pair of large laser for medium range targets. The craft has a Six-tube Short-Range Launchers with medium laser in both wing section. To protect the craft's aft, its has been given additional two medium lasers. + + The ship's fusion engine has been given maximum thrust of 6, with six tons of fuel. + ==Variants== ==Variants== − *;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<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 184</ref> + * '''Aquarius-M1 -''' A Jihad era variant, the Marik variant replaces all its lasers with Extended-Range models. The ship is given larger engine to provide improve craft's speed. + + * '''Aquarius (Blakist Variant) -'''This is a [[Word of Blake]] variant that was produced in early years of the Jihad. The Aquarius is changed from escort craft to mobile artillery battery, using [[Arrow IV|Arrow IV artillery missiles launcher]] while grounded. The Blakist variant's armor type is changed out for [[Ferro-Aluminum]] while still maintaining same armor protection. Also the ship's engine is altered to increase the ship's speed. − *;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|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<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 185</ref> ==Related Aerospace Small Craft== ==Related Aerospace Small Craft== − *''[[Lyonesse]]'' Escort<ref name=TRO:3075p268/> + *''[[Lyonesse]]'' Escort − *[[Tigress (Small Craft class)|''Tigress'']] Close Patrol Craft (Gunship) + *''[[Tigress]]'' Gunship + ==Notes== ==Notes== − * 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.+ Originally published in the ''[[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 trumps older one, this case the older thrust ratio is changed. + + Record Sheets for both variants and the republished original craft are not yet in print. − ==Gallery== − <gallery> − File:Lyonesse and Aquarius Escorts.jpg|Original ''Aquarius'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised|TRO:3026 Revised]]'' − </gallery> ==References== ==References== <references /> <references /> + ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War]]''+ *''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' + − [[Category:Artillery Support Unit]]+ [[Category:Small Craft|{{PAGENAME}}]] − [[Category:Small Craft classes]]
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| Name = Aquarius (Escort) | | Name = Aquarius (Escort) | ||
| Manufacturer = [[Andurien AeroTech]] | | Manufacturer = [[Andurien AeroTech]] | ||
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| Type (Shape) = Military Aerodyne | | Type (Shape) = Military Aerodyne | ||
| Tech Base = Inner Sphere Standard | | Tech Base = Inner Sphere Standard | ||
| − | | Cost = | + | | Cost = ??? |
| Introduced = [[2515]] | | Introduced = [[2515]] | ||
| − | | Mass = 200 | + | | Mass = 200 |
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| Length = 20 Meters | | Length = 20 Meters | ||
| − | | Engine (Type) = [[Fusion | + | | Engine (Type) = [[Fusion Engine|Fusion]] |
| Safe Thrust = 4 | | Safe Thrust = 4 | ||
| Maximum Thrust = 6 | | Maximum Thrust = 6 | ||
| Fuel = 6 tons | | Fuel = 6 tons | ||
| − | | Armament = | + | | Armament = 2 x [[Large Laser|Large Lasers]] <br/> 2 x [[LRM 10|LRM 10s]] <br/> 2 x [[SRM 6]] <br/> 4 x [[Medium Lasers]] (2 rear) |
| − | + | | Armor = ???? | |
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| Crew = 6 | | Crew = 6 | ||
| − | | | + | | Passngers = ???? |
| Heat Sinks = 32 | | Heat Sinks = 32 | ||
| BV (1.0) = 1,912 | | BV (1.0) = 1,912 | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = 2,510 | + | | BV (2.0) = 2,510 |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The ''[[Aquarius]]'' was first introduced into service in [[2515]], after the success of its older counterpart, the '' | + | 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. |
| − | Despite having a limited fuel capacity, the ship has been given balanced firepower and heavy armor that rivals many [[DropShip]]s and | + | Despite having a limited fuel capacity, the ship has been given balanced firepower and heavy armor that rivals many [[DropShip]]s and Aerospace fighters. The Aquarius was highly sought out craft for its time. |
| − | However, surface-to-orbit escorts were eclipsed by newer heavy weight [[ | + | However, surface-to-orbit escorts were eclipsed by newer heavy weight [[Aerospace fighter]]s and some newer designs of DropShips. |
| − | 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.<ref | + | 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.<ref>''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'', p 268 - Aquarius & Lyonesse - Marik and Word Blake factions re-introduce old Escort ships with new technology.</ref> |
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| − | The ship's | + | ==Armament & Capacities== |
| + | The ship principle weaponry includes pair of fifteen-tube long Range Missile launchers with 2 tons of ammunition. The launchers are augmented by pair of large laser for medium range targets. The craft has a Six-tube Short-Range Launchers with medium laser in both wing section. To protect the craft's aft, its has been given additional two medium lasers. | ||
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| + | The ship's fusion engine has been given maximum thrust of 6, with six tons of fuel. | ||
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | * | + | * '''Aquarius-M1 -''' A Jihad era variant, the Marik variant replaces all its lasers with Extended-Range models. The ship is given larger engine to provide improve craft's speed. |
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| + | * '''Aquarius (Blakist Variant) -'''This is a [[Word of Blake]] variant that was produced in early years of the Jihad. The Aquarius is changed from escort craft to mobile artillery battery, using [[Arrow IV|Arrow IV artillery missiles launcher]] while grounded. The Blakist variant's armor type is changed out for [[Ferro-Aluminum]] while still maintaining same armor protection. Also the ship's engine is altered to increase the ship's speed. | ||
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==Related Aerospace Small Craft== | ==Related Aerospace Small Craft== | ||
| − | *''[[Lyonesse]]'' Escort | + | *''[[Lyonesse]]'' Escort |
| − | *[[Tigress | + | *''[[Tigress]]'' Gunship |
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | + | Originally published in the ''[[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 trumps older one, this case the older thrust ratio is changed. | |
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| + | Record Sheets for both variants and the republished original craft are not yet in print. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]]'' | |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | + | |
| − | + | [[Category:Small Craft|{{PAGENAME}}]] | |
| − | [[Category:Small Craft | ||