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{{InfoBoxDropShip | {{InfoBoxDropShip | ||
| image = Argo concept art.png | | image = Argo concept art.png | ||
| name = Argo | | name = Argo | ||
| − | | manufacturer = [[Boeing Interstellar]]<ref name= | + | | manufacturer = [[Boeing Interstellar]]<ref name=HA>''House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition)'', pp. 61-63</ref> |
| production year=2762 | | production year=2762 | ||
| − | | year reference=<ref name= | + | | year reference=<ref name=HA/> |
| − | | Use = Mobile base | + | | Use = Mobile base<br />Cargo Carrier |
| − | | Type = Civilian Spheroid<ref | + | | Type = Civilian Spheroid<ref name=HA/> |
| − | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | + | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]<ref name=HA/> |
| − | | Mass = | + | | Mass = 97,000<ref name=HA/> |
| − | | Structural Integrity = | + | | Structural Integrity = 40<ref name=HA/> |
| − | | Length = | + | | Length = 320<ref name=HA/> |
| − | | Width = | + | | Width = 215<ref name=HA/> |
| − | | Height = | + | | Height = 215<ref name=HA/> |
| Drive System = ? | | Drive System = ? | ||
| − | | Safe Thrust = | + | | Safe Thrust = 3<ref name=HA/> |
| − | | Maximum Thrust = | + | | Maximum Thrust = 5<ref name=HA/> |
| − | | Fuel (tons) = | + | | Fuel (tons) = 500<ref name=HA/> |
| Fuel (days) = ? | | Fuel (days) = ? | ||
| − | | Armament = | + | | Armament = 12 [[Medium Laser]]s, 4 [[Large Laser]]s<ref name=HA/> |
| Armor = ? | | Armor = ? | ||
| − | | Crew = | + | | Crew = 17 officers, 67 enlisted/non-rated, 3 gunners, 66 bay personnel<ref name=HA/> |
| − | | Escape | + | | Escape = 42 [[life boat]]s<ref name=HA/> |
| − | | Heat Sinks = | + | | Heat Sinks = 358<ref name=HA/> |
| BV (1.0) = ? | | BV (1.0) = ? | ||
| BV (2.0) = ? | | BV (2.0) = ? | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | + | The '''''Argo''''' class of [[DropShip]]s was an experiment by [[Boeing Interstellar]], conceived to serve as a self-sufficient mobile base to support a flotilla of exploration ships. The idea was for ''Argo'' class vessels to follow behind the first wave of explorers into a new system and support surveyor, terraformer and colonizer teams there in the sense of a "shore leave" base and logistical hub. It featured state-of-the-art habitation and an internal cargo conveyor system that could ferry equipment and vehicles between the cargo bays and several docked vessels. Being unable to land, the ''Argo'' could not deploy ground vehicles (or [['Mech]]s) itself.<ref name=HA/> | |
| − | [[Image:Argo Grav Deck folding.gif|thumb|left|Folding grav deck of the ''Argo'']]For its long-term mission profile where it would stay in new, unsettled systems for | + | [[Image:Argo Grav Deck folding.gif|thumb|left|Folding grav deck of the ''Argo'']]For its long-term mission profile where it would stay in new, unsettled systems for months and where the crew would live on the ship for years if not decades at a time, the ''Argo'' was fitted with a folding grav-deck design with three habitation pods, one of them reserved for passengers and temporary guests. It features three MASH medical theaters, larger-than-usual quarters and passenger accomodation, recreational areas, fitness centers, and extensive hydroponic gardens. It also features a [[Multiple Docking Collar System]] (MDCS).<ref name=HA/> |
| − | [[Image:Argo Grav Deck rotating.gif|thumb|left|Rotating grav deck of the ''Argo'']] | + | [[Image:Argo Grav Deck rotating.gif|thumb|left|Rotating grav deck of the ''Argo'' (apocryphal)]] |
| − | The [[Amaris Civil War]] that began only three years after the ''Argo'' | + | The [[Amaris Civil War]] that began only three years after the first ''Argo'' vessel embarked on its shakedown voyage (and was subsequently lost), and the subsequent [[Succession Wars]], made [[Boeing Interstellar]] abandon the design and repurpose their [[Galax]] shipyards for wartime production.<ref name=HA/> |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | A very large peacetime exploration ship lacking any significant weaponry and featuring only paltry armor, thrust and maneuverability, the ''Argo'' | + | A very large peacetime exploration ship lacking any significant weaponry and featuring only paltry armor, thrust and maneuverability, the (theoretical) main defense of the ''Argo'' would be [[aerospace fighter]]s launched from its six small craft cubicles.<ref name=HA/> It also features twelve [[BattleMech]] cubicles, presumably intended for WorkMechs (particularly ExplorationMechs).<ref name=HA/> |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | The ''Argo'' has a cargo capacity of 57, | + | The ''Argo'' has a cargo capacity of 57,039.5 tons to support explorer missions and help establishing new colonies.<ref name=HA/> The aforementioned six small craft cubicles and altogether three MDCS [[Docking Collar]]s allow the ''Argo'' to carry a small fleet of support DropShips and small craft. |
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==Quirks== | ==Quirks== | ||
| − | *[[Design Quirks#Un-streamlined|Un-streamlined]]; the ''Argo'' is explicitly described as "too large to land on a planet, much like the similar-sized ''[[Behemoth (DropShip class)|Behemoth]]''."<ref name= | + | *[[Design Quirks#Un-streamlined|Un-streamlined]]; the ''Argo'' is explicitly described as "too large to land on a planet, much like the similar-sized ''[[Behemoth (DropShip class)|Behemoth]]''."<ref name=HA/> |
| − | *[[Design Quirks#Large DropShip|Large DropShip]] | + | *[[Design Quirks#Large DropShip|Large DropShip]]<ref name=HA/> |
| − | *[[Grav Deck]]; unusually for a DropShip, the ''Argo'' features a set of three habitation modules, capable of folding backwards for thrust-gravity, but when deployed, can rotate around the ''Argo'''s center axis. This, for all intents and purposes, acts as a Grav Deck for the ''Argo''. | + | *[[Grav Deck]]; unusually for a DropShip, the ''Argo'' features a set of three habitation modules, capable of folding backwards for thrust-gravity, but when deployed, can rotate around the ''Argo'''s center axis. This, for all intents and purposes, acts as a DropShip Grav Deck for the ''Argo''. Any critical hits against "Side/Cargo" will result in a cargo critical hit on a d6 roll of 1-3, and a Grav Deck critical hit on a roll of 4-6.<ref name=HA/> |
| − | + | *[[Multiple Docking Collar System]]<ref name=HA/> | |
==Named Vessels== | ==Named Vessels== | ||
| − | Only two prototype ''Argo''-class vessels existed, and only one of them ever slipped its moorings. This prototype, also named ''[[Argo (Individual Argo-class DropShip)|Argo]]'', dropped out of contact during its maiden voyage in the [[deep periphery]]. The other prototype, ''[[Myrmidon (Individual Argo-class DropShip)|Myrmidon]]'', was broken down for parts before being fully completed. | + | Only two prototype ''Argo''-class vessels existed, and only one of them ever slipped its moorings. This prototype, also named ''[[Argo (Individual Argo-class DropShip)|Argo]]'', dropped out of contact during its maiden voyage in the [[deep periphery]]. The other prototype, ''[[Myrmidon (Individual Argo-class DropShip)|Myrmidon]]'', was broken down for parts before being fully completed.<ref name=HA/> |
==Canonicity== | ==Canonicity== | ||
| − | The ''Argo'' | + | The ''Argo'' was created for the [[BattleTech (Video Game)]] by [[Harebrained Schemes LLC]], but it has since been properly canonized through its writeup in the (fully canonical) ''House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition)'' sourcebook. |
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | * | + | *The (canonical) ''Argo'' class differs slightly from the original design for the computer game. Most importantly, the mass is 97,000 tons instead of 100,000 tons. |
| − | + | *The original apocryphal writeup clearly stated that the ''Argo'' class was built at Boeing Interstellar's Galax shipyards, with the first ship launched in [[2762]]. This seems to be an anachronism however as the Galax shipyards were still under construction as of [[2765]] according to ''[[Field Report 2765: Federated Suns]]'', p. 6, "Infrastructural Integrity". To reconcile this information it could be assumed that the shipyards under construction were the [[WarShip]] yards which were either being built from scratch, or by expanding and refurbishing the yards that had previously been used to build the ''Argo''. | |
| − | + | *At the time of its construction, the ''Argo'' was the largest DropShip ever constructed by far. The 100,000 ton ''[[Behemoth (DropShip class)|Behemoth]]'' was only in a prototype stage as of 2658, and its design would not be finalized until 2782. | |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/webeharebrained/battletech/posts/1512716 BattleTech Kickstarter update] by [[Harebrained Schemes LLC]] (8 March 2016) | + | *''[[House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition)]]'' |
| + | *[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/webeharebrained/battletech/posts/1512716 BattleTech Kickstarter update] by [[Harebrained Schemes LLC]] (8 March 2016) - Apocryphal | ||
[[Category:DropShip classes]] | [[Category:DropShip classes]] | ||
Revision as of 16:42, 16 August 2019
- This article is about the DropShip class. For other uses, see Argo (disambiguation).
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| Argo | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Boeing Interstellar[1] |
| Production Year | 2762[1] |
| Use | Mobile base Cargo Carrier |
| Type | Civilian Spheroid[1] |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere[1] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 97,000[1] tons |
| Structural Integrity | 40[1] |
| Length | 320[1] meters |
| Width | 215[1] meters |
| Height | 215[1] meters |
| Drive System | ? |
| Safe Thrust | 3[1] |
| Max Thrust | 5[1] |
| Fuel (tons) | 500[1] |
| Fuel (days) | ? |
| Armament | 12 Medium Lasers, 4 Large Lasers[1] |
| Armor | ? |
| Crew | 17 officers, 67 enlisted/non-rated, 3 gunners, 66 bay personnel[1] |
| Heat Sinks | 358[1] |
| BV (1.0) | ? |
| BV (2.0) | ? |
Contents
Description
The Argo class of DropShips was an experiment by Boeing Interstellar, conceived to serve as a self-sufficient mobile base to support a flotilla of exploration ships. The idea was for Argo class vessels to follow behind the first wave of explorers into a new system and support surveyor, terraformer and colonizer teams there in the sense of a "shore leave" base and logistical hub. It featured state-of-the-art habitation and an internal cargo conveyor system that could ferry equipment and vehicles between the cargo bays and several docked vessels. Being unable to land, the Argo could not deploy ground vehicles (or 'Mechs) itself.[1]
For its long-term mission profile where it would stay in new, unsettled systems for months and where the crew would live on the ship for years if not decades at a time, the Argo was fitted with a folding grav-deck design with three habitation pods, one of them reserved for passengers and temporary guests. It features three MASH medical theaters, larger-than-usual quarters and passenger accomodation, recreational areas, fitness centers, and extensive hydroponic gardens. It also features a Multiple Docking Collar System (MDCS).[1]
The Amaris Civil War that began only three years after the first Argo vessel embarked on its shakedown voyage (and was subsequently lost), and the subsequent Succession Wars, made Boeing Interstellar abandon the design and repurpose their Galax shipyards for wartime production.[1]
Armament
A very large peacetime exploration ship lacking any significant weaponry and featuring only paltry armor, thrust and maneuverability, the (theoretical) main defense of the Argo would be aerospace fighters launched from its six small craft cubicles.[1] It also features twelve BattleMech cubicles, presumably intended for WorkMechs (particularly ExplorationMechs).[1]
Cargo
The Argo has a cargo capacity of 57,039.5 tons to support explorer missions and help establishing new colonies.[1] The aforementioned six small craft cubicles and altogether three MDCS Docking Collars allow the Argo to carry a small fleet of support DropShips and small craft.
Quirks
- Un-streamlined; the Argo is explicitly described as "too large to land on a planet, much like the similar-sized Behemoth."[1]
- Large DropShip[1]
- Grav Deck; unusually for a DropShip, the Argo features a set of three habitation modules, capable of folding backwards for thrust-gravity, but when deployed, can rotate around the Argo's center axis. This, for all intents and purposes, acts as a DropShip Grav Deck for the Argo. Any critical hits against "Side/Cargo" will result in a cargo critical hit on a d6 roll of 1-3, and a Grav Deck critical hit on a roll of 4-6.[1]
- Multiple Docking Collar System[1]
Named Vessels
Only two prototype Argo-class vessels existed, and only one of them ever slipped its moorings. This prototype, also named Argo, dropped out of contact during its maiden voyage in the deep periphery. The other prototype, Myrmidon, was broken down for parts before being fully completed.[1]
Canonicity
The Argo was created for the BattleTech (Video Game) by Harebrained Schemes LLC, but it has since been properly canonized through its writeup in the (fully canonical) House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition) sourcebook.
Notes
- The (canonical) Argo class differs slightly from the original design for the computer game. Most importantly, the mass is 97,000 tons instead of 100,000 tons.
- The original apocryphal writeup clearly stated that the Argo class was built at Boeing Interstellar's Galax shipyards, with the first ship launched in 2762. This seems to be an anachronism however as the Galax shipyards were still under construction as of 2765 according to Field Report 2765: Federated Suns, p. 6, "Infrastructural Integrity". To reconcile this information it could be assumed that the shipyards under construction were the WarShip yards which were either being built from scratch, or by expanding and refurbishing the yards that had previously been used to build the Argo.
- At the time of its construction, the Argo was the largest DropShip ever constructed by far. The 100,000 ton Behemoth was only in a prototype stage as of 2658, and its design would not be finalized until 2782.
References
Bibliography
- House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition)
- BattleTech Kickstarter update by Harebrained Schemes LLC (8 March 2016) - Apocryphal