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| − | | image = | + | | image = [[File:Landing Craft Mk VII TRO3057r.png|300px]] |
| − | | | + | | Name = Ares Landing Craft (Mark I) |
| − | | | + | | Manufacturer = [[IncStar Dynamics]]<ref name=XTRO/> |
| − | | production year=2438 | + | | production year = 2438 |
| − | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5592/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | + | | year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5592/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| Use = Armed Cargo Transport | | Use = Armed Cargo Transport | ||
| − | | Type = Military Aerodyne | + | | Type (Shape) = Small Craft (Military Aerodyne) |
| − | | Tech Base = Inner Sphere | + | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]<ref name=XTRO/> |
| − | | Mass = 200 | + | | Cost = |
| − | | Structural Integrity = 6 | + | | Introduced = 2438 |
| − | | Length = 27 | + | | Mass = 200<ref name=XTRO/> |
| − | + | | Structural Integrity = 6<ref name=XTRO/> | |
| − | | | + | | Length = 27<ref name=XTRO/> |
| − | + | | Engine (Type) = | |
| − | | Safe Thrust = 3 | + | | Safe Thrust = 3<ref name=XTRO/> |
| − | | Maximum Thrust = 5 | + | | Maximum Thrust = 5<ref name=XTRO/> |
| − | | Fuel | + | | Fuel = 6 (480)<ref name=XTRO/> |
| − | | | + | | Burn Rate = |
| − | | Armament = | + | | Armament = <span></span> |
| − | + | * 4x [[medium laser]] | |
| − | + | * 2x [[LRM-15]] | |
| − | | Armor = 24 tons primitive <br> '''Fore:''' 76 <br> '''Sides:''' 75 <br> '''Aft:''' 55 | + | | Armor = 24 tons primitive<ref name=XTRO/> <br> '''Fore:''' 76<ref name=XTRO/> <br> '''Sides:''' 75<ref name=XTRO/> <br> '''Aft:''' 55<ref name=XTRO/> |
| − | | Crew = 4 | + | | Crew = 4 (3 Enlisted, 1 Gunner)<ref name=XTRO/> |
| − | + | | Heat Sinks = 16<ref name=XTRO/> | |
| − | | Heat Sinks = 16 | + | | BV (1.0) = |
| − | | BV (1.0) = | + | | BV (2.0) = |
| − | | BV (2.0) = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | == Description == | ||
| + | Developed by the [[Terran Hegemony]] as a means of reducing losses among their orbit-to-surface transports, the '''''Ares Landing Craft''''' proved to be versatile and rugged, serving the [[Hegemony Armed Forces]] and [[Star League]] for more than three centuries. Prior to the introduction of the ''Ares'', the HAF was utilizing converted merchant cargo craft modified with additional armor or weapons. The only way these stopgap solutions could get through a concentrated fighter screen was through sheer numbers. Mission losses well in excess of 25% were common. In addition, the modifications to these craft left them with very little cargo space. The ''Ares'' provided solutions for both of these problems, mounting powerful defensive armament and thick armor, while still being able to carry a sixty-five ton tank onto the battlefield. <ref name=XTRO>Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2, p. 14, ''Ares Landing''</ref> | ||
| − | == | + | == Armament == |
| − | + | The ''Ares'' carries four [[medium laser]]s and a pair of [[LRM-15|LRM-15s]].<ref name=XTRO/> | |
| − | == | + | == Cargo == |
| − | The ''Ares'' | + | The ''Ares'' has a single cargo bay, with up to 65 tons capacity. <ref name=XTRO/> |
| − | == | + | == Variants == |
| − | The ''Ares'' | + | The ''Ares'' saw several variants over its service life. The Mk.II "Close Attack Landing Craft" added an additional three [[Large Laser|Large Lasers]] to the craft and was used as an powerful escort and ground-attack craft. The Mk.III "Assault Craft" was designed to attack enemy fighters, adding a single Large Laser, along with more heat sinks, heavier armor, and a more powerful engine. During the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], the class later evolved into the [[Mark VII]].<ref name=XTRO/> |
| − | == | + | == Design Quirks == |
| − | The ''Ares'' | + | The ''Ares Landing Craft'' features the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=XTRO/> |
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* [[Atmospheric Flyer]] | * [[Atmospheric Flyer]] | ||
* [[Easy to Maintain]] | * [[Easy to Maintain]] | ||
* [[Obsolete|Obsolete/2476]] | * [[Obsolete|Obsolete/2476]] | ||
| − | ==References== | + | == References == |
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| − | ==Bibliography== | + | == Bibliography == |
| − | *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2]]'' | + | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2]]'' |
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| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Small Craft classes]] |
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Latest revision as of 23:15, 10 November 2022
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| Ares Landing Craft (Mark I) | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | IncStar Dynamics[1] |
| Production Year | 2438[2] |
| Use | Armed Cargo Transport |
| Type (Shape) | Small Craft (Military Aerodyne) |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere[1] |
| Cost | |
| Introduced | 2438 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 200[1] |
| Structural Integrity | 6[1] |
| Length | 27[1] |
| Engine (Type) | |
| Safe Thrust | 3[1] |
| Maximum Thrust | 5[1] |
| Fuel | 6 (480)[1] |
| Burn Rate | |
| Armament |
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| Armor | 24 tons primitive[1] Fore: 76[1] Sides: 75[1] Aft: 55[1] |
| Heat Sinks | 16[1] |
| Crew | 4 (3 Enlisted, 1 Gunner)[1] |
| Passengers | |
| BV (1.0) | |
| BV (2.0) | |
Description[edit]
Developed by the Terran Hegemony as a means of reducing losses among their orbit-to-surface transports, the Ares Landing Craft proved to be versatile and rugged, serving the Hegemony Armed Forces and Star League for more than three centuries. Prior to the introduction of the Ares, the HAF was utilizing converted merchant cargo craft modified with additional armor or weapons. The only way these stopgap solutions could get through a concentrated fighter screen was through sheer numbers. Mission losses well in excess of 25% were common. In addition, the modifications to these craft left them with very little cargo space. The Ares provided solutions for both of these problems, mounting powerful defensive armament and thick armor, while still being able to carry a sixty-five ton tank onto the battlefield. [1]
Armament[edit]
The Ares carries four medium lasers and a pair of LRM-15s.[1]
Cargo[edit]
The Ares has a single cargo bay, with up to 65 tons capacity. [1]
Variants[edit]
The Ares saw several variants over its service life. The Mk.II "Close Attack Landing Craft" added an additional three Large Lasers to the craft and was used as an powerful escort and ground-attack craft. The Mk.III "Assault Craft" was designed to attack enemy fighters, adding a single Large Laser, along with more heat sinks, heavier armor, and a more powerful engine. During the Succession Wars, the class later evolved into the Mark VII.[1]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Ares Landing Craft features the following Design Quirks:[1]