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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | One of the smallest [[DropShip]]s still in use, despite its size the '''Avenger''' | + | One of the smallest [[DropShip]]s still in use, despite its size the '''''Avenger''''' class features firepower rivaling that of a ''[[Union]]'' Class, armor almost the equal of a ''[[Overlord]]'' class, and speed and maneuverability surpassing both. Found mostly in the navies of the [[Successor State]]s, ''Avenger''s are typically reserved for major planetary assaults, forming the vanguard of the initial attack and clearing the path for the transport DropShips that follow it. Given its position at the forefront of the largest battles, their attrition rates are quite high.<ref name=DS&JSp44-45>''Dropships and Jumpships'', pp. 44-45, "Avenger Ship Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO:3057Rp8-9/><ref name=TRO:3057p10-11>''Technical Readout: 3057'', pp. 10-11, "Avenger Profile"</ref> To support troops on the ground, they can also be used for strafing and bombing runs.<ref name=TRO:3057p10-11/> A special bomb bay beneath the engineering compartment in the ship's rear was mentioned.<ref name=DS&JSp44-45/> |
| − | The Avenger is also notable for being one of the few aerodyne craft built for planetary operations which doesn't feature a secondary transit drive, just the single rear maneuvering drive. On the ground this means "up" is toward the vertical stabilizer, while under thrust "up" is towards the nose. This requires an exotic layout, with long corridors on the ground becoming lift shafts in space, and each room and its furniture being designed to be quickly switched between either orientation.<ref name=DS&JSp44-45/><ref name=TRO:3057Rp8-9/><ref name=TRO:3057p10-11/> | + | The ''Avenger'' is also notable for being one of the few aerodyne craft built for planetary operations which doesn't feature a secondary transit drive, just the single rear maneuvering drive. On the ground this means "up" is toward the vertical stabilizer, while under thrust "up" is towards the nose. This requires an exotic layout, with long corridors on the ground becoming lift shafts in space, and each room and its furniture being designed to be quickly switched between either orientation.<ref name=DS&JSp44-45/><ref name=TRO:3057Rp8-9/><ref name=TRO:3057p10-11/> |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | Given its first strike role, the Avenger is impressively armed on all angles. In the nose weapons bay are two [[AC/5]]s, an [[AC/20]], a [[LRM-20]], two [[Large Laser|large]] and two [[Medium Lasers|medium lasers]]. In each wing are a single [[PPC]], a pair of AC/5's, an LRM-20 rack and two medium lasers. Facing the rear are an [[Autocannon/2|AC/2]], an LRM-20 and two medium lasers. The Avenger's large ammo bays, especially for its LRM racks, allow it to keep up a steady rate of attack.<ref name=DS&JSp44-45/><ref name=TRO:3057Rp8-9/><ref name=TRO:3057p10-11/> | + | Given its first strike role, the ''Avenger'' is impressively armed on all angles. In the nose weapons bay are two [[AC/5]]s, an [[AC/20]], a [[LRM-20]], two [[Large Laser|large]] and two [[Medium Lasers|medium lasers]]. In each wing are a single [[PPC]], a pair of AC/5's, an LRM-20 rack and two medium lasers. Facing the rear are an [[Autocannon/2|AC/2]], an LRM-20 and two medium lasers. The ''Avenger'''s large ammo bays, especially for its LRM racks, allow it to keep up a steady rate of attack.<ref name=DS&JSp44-45/><ref name=TRO:3057Rp8-9/><ref name=TRO:3057p10-11/> |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | The Avenger features a single 93 ton capacity cargo bay, mounted near the drive to the rear of the craft. This dual purpose bay can also be used as bomb bay during planetary bombing and strafing runs, and is generally split between this purpose and carrying 15 marines.<ref name=DS&JSp44-45/><ref name=TRO:3057Rp8-9/><ref name=TRO:3057p10-11/> | + | The ''Avenger'' features a single 93 ton capacity cargo bay, mounted near the drive to the rear of the craft. This dual purpose bay can also be used as bomb bay during planetary bombing and strafing runs, and is generally split between this purpose and carrying 15 marines.<ref name=DS&JSp44-45/><ref name=TRO:3057Rp8-9/><ref name=TRO:3057p10-11/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;Upgraded Version : The Avenger class was the first Inner Sphere DropShip design to be refitted with rediscovered [[Star League]] technology | + | *;Upgraded Version : The ''Avenger'' class was the first Inner Sphere DropShip design to be refitted with rediscovered [[Star League]] technology as a result of the rediscovery of the [[Helm Memory Core]], and the only one in actual production before the [[Clan Invasion]] disrupted similar upgrades for other classes. The first upgraded vessel slipping its mooring at Dynamico in [[3048]]. The primary changes are a switch to [[Double Heat Sinks]] and updating of its weaponry. Each set of twinned AC/5s in the nose and wings have been replaced by a single [[Gauss Rifle]], the large lasers have been upgraded to [[ER Large Laser|extended range variants]] and the medium lasers have been switched for [[Medium Pulse Laser|new pulse counterparts]]. The LRM launchers have all been upgraded with [[Artemis IV FCS]], the only weapon removed completely being the sole rear facing AC/2.<ref name=TRO:3057p10-11/><ref name=TRO:3057Rp8-9/> BV (1.0) = 5,501<ref name=TRO:3057Rp8-9/>, BV (2.0) = 6,154{{cn}} |
==Named Vessels== | ==Named Vessels== | ||
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Image:Avenger.png|''Avenger''-class DropShip | Image:Avenger.png|''Avenger''-class DropShip | ||
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| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | *''Technical Readout: 3057, Revised'' dropped the observation found in previous sources (namely, ''DropShips and JumpShips'' and ''Technical Readout: 3057'') that the ''Avenger'' can provide ground support in the form of strafing and bombing runs, presumably due to changes in the game rules. However, the earlier, unrevised book remains fully canonical. [[Line Developer]] [[Herbert A. Beas]] had expressly clarified that an omission like this in a follow-up product would not automatically constitute a retcon or de-canonisation. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 06:49, 14 April 2019
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| Avenger-class dropship | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Aldis Industries[1], Dynamico Limited[1], Rashpur-Owens Incorporated, Defiance Industries[1] |
| Production Year | 2816[2] |
| Use | Military Aerodyne |
| Type | Assault |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 1,400 tons |
| Structural Integrity | 12 |
| Length | 50.5 meters |
| Width | 42 meters meters |
| Height | 11.9 meters meters |
| Drive System | Star League V450 |
| Safe Thrust | 3.5 g |
| Max Thrust | 5.5 g |
| Fuel (tons) | 160 tons |
| Fuel (days) | 87 days |
| Armament | 2 x PPCs 1 x AC/20 6 x AC/5s 1 x AC/2 4 x LRM-20s 2 x Large Lasers 8 x Medium Lasers |
| Armor | Standard Fore: 23 Sides: 20 Aft: 18 |
| Crew | 15 |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 2/0 |
| Heat Sinks | 70 |
| BV (1.0) | 4,320[3] |
| BV (2.0) | 5,203[citation needed] |
Contents
Description
One of the smallest DropShips still in use, despite its size the Avenger class features firepower rivaling that of a Union Class, armor almost the equal of a Overlord class, and speed and maneuverability surpassing both. Found mostly in the navies of the Successor States, Avengers are typically reserved for major planetary assaults, forming the vanguard of the initial attack and clearing the path for the transport DropShips that follow it. Given its position at the forefront of the largest battles, their attrition rates are quite high.[4][3][5] To support troops on the ground, they can also be used for strafing and bombing runs.[5] A special bomb bay beneath the engineering compartment in the ship's rear was mentioned.[4]
The Avenger is also notable for being one of the few aerodyne craft built for planetary operations which doesn't feature a secondary transit drive, just the single rear maneuvering drive. On the ground this means "up" is toward the vertical stabilizer, while under thrust "up" is towards the nose. This requires an exotic layout, with long corridors on the ground becoming lift shafts in space, and each room and its furniture being designed to be quickly switched between either orientation.[4][3][5]
Armament
Given its first strike role, the Avenger is impressively armed on all angles. In the nose weapons bay are two AC/5s, an AC/20, a LRM-20, two large and two medium lasers. In each wing are a single PPC, a pair of AC/5's, an LRM-20 rack and two medium lasers. Facing the rear are an AC/2, an LRM-20 and two medium lasers. The Avenger's large ammo bays, especially for its LRM racks, allow it to keep up a steady rate of attack.[4][3][5]
Cargo
The Avenger features a single 93 ton capacity cargo bay, mounted near the drive to the rear of the craft. This dual purpose bay can also be used as bomb bay during planetary bombing and strafing runs, and is generally split between this purpose and carrying 15 marines.[4][3][5]
Variants
- Upgraded Version
- The Avenger class was the first Inner Sphere DropShip design to be refitted with rediscovered Star League technology as a result of the rediscovery of the Helm Memory Core, and the only one in actual production before the Clan Invasion disrupted similar upgrades for other classes. The first upgraded vessel slipping its mooring at Dynamico in 3048. The primary changes are a switch to Double Heat Sinks and updating of its weaponry. Each set of twinned AC/5s in the nose and wings have been replaced by a single Gauss Rifle, the large lasers have been upgraded to extended range variants and the medium lasers have been switched for new pulse counterparts. The LRM launchers have all been upgraded with Artemis IV FCS, the only weapon removed completely being the sole rear facing AC/2.[5][3] BV (1.0) = 5,501[3], BV (2.0) = 6,154[citation needed]
Named Vessels
(See Category:Individual Avenger-class DropShips)
Avenger Ship Gallery
Avenger-class DropShip
Notes
- Technical Readout: 3057, Revised dropped the observation found in previous sources (namely, DropShips and JumpShips and Technical Readout: 3057) that the Avenger can provide ground support in the form of strafing and bombing runs, presumably due to changes in the game rules. However, the earlier, unrevised book remains fully canonical. Line Developer Herbert A. Beas had expressly clarified that an omission like this in a follow-up product would not automatically constitute a retcon or de-canonisation.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Dropships and Jumpships, p. 15, "JumpShip and DropShip Manufacturers"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Avenger (DropShip class)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 Technical Readout: 3057, pp. 8-9, "Avenger Profile"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Dropships and Jumpships, pp. 44-45, "Avenger Ship Profile"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 Technical Readout: 3057, pp. 10-11, "Avenger Profile"