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| − | | image = [[File:Lyonesse | + | | image = [[File:Lyonesse and Aquarius Escorts.jpg|191px|Aquarius is ship launching in foreground, the Lyonesse small craft launches in background with it.]] |
| 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 Tons |
| + | | Structural Integrity = 8 | ||
| 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 = <span></span> |
| − | | Armor = | + | * 2x [[large laser]] |
| + | * 2x [[LRM-10]] | ||
| + | * 2x [[SRM-6]] | ||
| + | * 4x [[medium laser]] | ||
| + | | Armor = | ||
| Crew = 6 | | Crew = 6 | ||
| − | | | + | | Passengers = |
| 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<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> |
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==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. | + | 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/> |
| − | 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 a highly sought out craft for its time.<ref name=TRO:3075p268/> |
| − | 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.<ref name=TRO:3075p268/> |
| − | The ''Aquarius'' and its sister class, ''Lyonesse'', designs were revisited during the early years of the [[Jihad]] | + | 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/> |
| + | ==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/> | |
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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 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> |
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| + | *;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 | + | *''[[Lyonesse]]'' Escort<ref name=TRO:3075p268/> |
| − | *'' | + | *[[Tigress (Small Craft class)|''Tigress'']] Close Patrol Craft (Gunship) |
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | Originally published in | + | * 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. |
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| + | ==Gallery== | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | File:Lyonesse and Aquarius Escorts.jpg|Original ''Aquarius'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised|TRO:3026 Revised]]'' | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]]'' |
| − | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | |
| − | [[Category:Small Craft | + | [[Category:Artillery Support Unit]] |
| + | [[Category:Small Craft classes]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:56, 7 September 2023
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| 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