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{{Otheruses|the submersible carrier|the ''[[Carrack]]''-class [[WarShip]]|Argo (Carrack)}} | {{Otheruses|the submersible carrier|the ''[[Carrack]]''-class [[WarShip]]|Argo (Carrack)}} | ||
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| Name = Argo Class Submerible Aircraft Carrier | | Name = Argo Class Submerible Aircraft Carrier | ||
| Manufacturer = [[Free Worlds League]] | | Manufacturer = [[Free Worlds League]] | ||
| − | | Use = Aircraft Carrier | + | | Use = Aircraft Carrier<br/>Mobile Fire Platform |
| Tech Base = [[Advanced Rules|Star League Advanced Technology]] | | Tech Base = [[Advanced Rules|Star League Advanced Technology]] | ||
| Chassis Type (Size) = Naval (Naval Vessel, Large, Template C) | | Chassis Type (Size) = Naval (Naval Vessel, Large, Template C) | ||
| Cost = ??? | | Cost = ??? | ||
| − | | Introduced = | + | | Introduced = 3060<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3728/argo-submersible-carrier-standard MUL online date for ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| Mass = 30,000 | | Mass = 30,000 | ||
| − | | Top Speed = | + | | Top Speed = 54 km/h |
| Power Plant = Fusion | | Power Plant = Fusion | ||
| − | | Fuel (Type/Range) = | + | | Fuel (Type/Range) = Unlimited |
| − | | Speed = | + | | Speed = 32.4 km/h |
| − | | Armament = 8 x [[LR Torpedo 20]] <br/> 2 x [[SR Torpedo 6]] <br/> 8 x [[ER Large Lasers]] <br/> 8 x [[ER Medium Lasers]] <br/> 6 x [[Long Tom]] | + | | Armament = 8 x [[LR Torpedo 20]] <br/> 2 x [[SR Torpedo 6]] <br/> 8 x [[ER Large Lasers]] <br/> 8 x [[ER Medium Lasers]] <br/> 6 x [[Long Tom]] |
| Heat Sinks = 136 | | Heat Sinks = 136 | ||
| − | | Armor = (Bar 10) | + | | Armor = (Bar 10) |
| − | | Crew = | + | | Crew = 24 Officers<br/>107 Gunners<br/>9 Crew |
| BV (1.0) = ??? | | BV (1.0) = ??? | ||
| BV (2.0) = ??? | | BV (2.0) = ??? | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The Argo | + | The '''''Argo''''' submersible aircraft carrier was designed by the [[Free Worlds League]] for use on their numerous water-rich worlds. The ship was designed principally as a mobile airbase for [[Conventional Fighter|conventional]] and [[aerospace fighter]]s. The ship is also designed to serve in a number of secondary roles, which include mobile fire support for land forces, while using its aircraft for air superiority and to bombard enemy units.<ref>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 166 - Argo Submarine Carrier's history and function information.</ref> |
| − | Though the ships | + | Though the ships fared well during their first twenty years of service, some Argos were not so lucky during the [[Jihad]]. At least two ships of the class were lost to air strikes conducted against them while submerged. Due to the threat of naval grade weaponry being fired down against them, Argos were unable to surface and launch their compliment of aircraft in defence against anti-submarine weaponry.<ref>''Tactical Operations'' p. 229 - Navel Vessels/Military Vessels - A pair of Argos were destroyed while submerged by aircraft using anti-submarine weaponry. The two ships were unable to surface due to orbital bombardment threats.</ref> |
| − | ==Armament== | + | ==Armament and Equipment== |
| − | The | + | The centerpiece of the ship's organic fire-support capability are six [[Long Tom Artillery Piece]]s mounted in two turrets (Number 5 and 6) with six tons of ammo per turret. For conducting bombardments outside the littoral zone the ''Argo'' carries eighteen fighter craft which take off and land via [[Flight Deck]]. Unfortunately neither the Long Toms nor the flight deck can be used while the ''Argo'' is submerged. Long-range undersea firepower includes its eight massive batteries of twenty-tube Long Range Torpedo launchers, four each in the bow and aft with eight tons of reloads per firing arc. Mounted also in the bow and aft are two six-tube Short Range Torpedo launchers with one ton of reloads, four Extended Range Large Lasers, and two Extended Range Medium Lasers. Another two ER Medium Lasers are mounted on the port and starboard sides covering the side firing arcs. An [[Advanced Fire Control System]] is used to control this arsenal. |
| − | + | Propelling the ''Argo'' to a flank speed of 54 km/h is a 2,632.5-ton [[Fusion Engine]], which also gives the submarine an unlimited range. For protection the submarine boasts 89 tons of armor spread evenly around its hull and twenty life boats in case of emergency. Additional features include ten tons of [[Communication Equipment]], a [[MASH]] unit with eight operating theaters, 140 crew quarters and 40 second-class quarters.<ref>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 166 - Argo Submarine Carrier's Armament information.</ref> | |
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==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | + | *18 [[Fighter Bay]]s | |
| − | + | *9,517.5 tons standard [[Cargo Bay]] - 1 Door (Aft) | |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | Only known named variant is | + | Only known named variant is a strategic attack ship which includes long-range surface-to-surface missile arrays. There are no record sheet that exists for this variant. |
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==Notable Ships== | ==Notable Ships== | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | + | As of this writing, there are no published record sheets for the ''Argo'' nor there is any official listing for it's Battle Value in it's profile on the Master Unit List for [[Catalyst Game Labs]]. | |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 18:46, 16 March 2015
- This article is about the submersible carrier. For the Carrack-class WarShip, see Argo (Carrack).
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| Argo Class Submerible Aircraft Carrier | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Free Worlds League |
| Use | Aircraft Carrier Mobile Fire Platform |
| Tech Base | Star League Advanced Technology |
| Chassis Type (Size) | Naval (Naval Vessel, Large, Template C) |
| Equipment Rating | |
| Cost | ??? |
| Introduced | 3060[1] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 30,000 |
| Speed | 32.4 km/h |
| Top Speed | 54 km/h |
| Power Plant | Fusion |
| Fuel (Type/Range) | Unlimited |
| Armament | 8 x LR Torpedo 20 2 x SR Torpedo 6 8 x ER Large Lasers 8 x ER Medium Lasers 6 x Long Tom |
| Heat Sinks | 136 |
| Armor | (Bar 10) |
| Crew | 24 Officers 107 Gunners 9 Crew |
| BV (1.0) | ??? |
| BV (2.0) | ??? |
Contents
Description
The Argo submersible aircraft carrier was designed by the Free Worlds League for use on their numerous water-rich worlds. The ship was designed principally as a mobile airbase for conventional and aerospace fighters. The ship is also designed to serve in a number of secondary roles, which include mobile fire support for land forces, while using its aircraft for air superiority and to bombard enemy units.[2]
Though the ships fared well during their first twenty years of service, some Argos were not so lucky during the Jihad. At least two ships of the class were lost to air strikes conducted against them while submerged. Due to the threat of naval grade weaponry being fired down against them, Argos were unable to surface and launch their compliment of aircraft in defence against anti-submarine weaponry.[3]
Armament and Equipment
The centerpiece of the ship's organic fire-support capability are six Long Tom Artillery Pieces mounted in two turrets (Number 5 and 6) with six tons of ammo per turret. For conducting bombardments outside the littoral zone the Argo carries eighteen fighter craft which take off and land via Flight Deck. Unfortunately neither the Long Toms nor the flight deck can be used while the Argo is submerged. Long-range undersea firepower includes its eight massive batteries of twenty-tube Long Range Torpedo launchers, four each in the bow and aft with eight tons of reloads per firing arc. Mounted also in the bow and aft are two six-tube Short Range Torpedo launchers with one ton of reloads, four Extended Range Large Lasers, and two Extended Range Medium Lasers. Another two ER Medium Lasers are mounted on the port and starboard sides covering the side firing arcs. An Advanced Fire Control System is used to control this arsenal.
Propelling the Argo to a flank speed of 54 km/h is a 2,632.5-ton Fusion Engine, which also gives the submarine an unlimited range. For protection the submarine boasts 89 tons of armor spread evenly around its hull and twenty life boats in case of emergency. Additional features include ten tons of Communication Equipment, a MASH unit with eight operating theaters, 140 crew quarters and 40 second-class quarters.[4]
Cargo
- 18 Fighter Bays
- 9,517.5 tons standard Cargo Bay - 1 Door (Aft)
Variants
Only known named variant is a strategic attack ship which includes long-range surface-to-surface missile arrays. There are no record sheet that exists for this variant.
Notable Ships
- SNS Snake River - Purchased by the Kraken Unleashed mercenary unit (with some arm twisting and backroom deals) from the Free Worlds League's San Nicolas Navy, the ship was scheduled to be scuttled after being severely damaged in a raid by the Hegemony in 3065. The ship was transported in three main sections to the Capellan world of Principia in 3069. The ship was put into service next year, employing the local militia's MechBuster squadron and Oscars. The ship was used by the Krakens and militia against a raid by the newly formed First Andurien Rangers in 3071. The ship was used to harass the Rangers, with its compliment of militia fighters, and by deploying the Kraken's Mermen special ops personnel along the coast of island on which the First Andurien Rangers had landed. The Andurien morale broke after receiving unexpected air attacks and they departed the planet. The ship is semi-operational due to parts shortages, and thus only able to submerge for short periods of time. The Capellan militia hopes that Kraken Unleashed will sell the ship to them so they can retain it as part of their defense forces.[5]
Notes
As of this writing, there are no published record sheets for the Argo nor there is any official listing for it's Battle Value in it's profile on the Master Unit List for Catalyst Game Labs.
References
- ↑ MUL online date for Argo Submersible Carrier
- ↑ Handbook: House Marik, p. 166 - Argo Submarine Carrier's history and function information.
- ↑ Tactical Operations p. 229 - Navel Vessels/Military Vessels - A pair of Argos were destroyed while submerged by aircraft using anti-submarine weaponry. The two ships were unable to surface due to orbital bombardment threats.
- ↑ Handbook: House Marik, p. 166 - Argo Submarine Carrier's Armament information.
- ↑ Mercenaries Supplemental Update, p. 80