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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Baron'''''-class destroyer was a moderately effective design that suffered due to protracted development and construction. | + | The '''''Baron'''''-class destroyer was a moderately effective design that suffered due to protracted development and construction.<ref name="TRO:3057Rp200">''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', p. 200, "Baron (Destroyer"</ref> |
| − | With initial construction beginning in [[2515]] in the midst of a massive arms race intended to allow the [[Terran Hegemony]] to maintain its edge against the [[Great Houses]], flaws were discovered with the | + | With initial construction beginning in [[2515]] in the midst of a massive arms race intended to allow the [[Terran Hegemony]] to maintain its edge against the [[Great Houses]], flaws were discovered with the then-revolutionary revolutionary [[Palenkov-Reese]] interplanetary engines used by the ''Baron''. While the fault was correctable, it took 2 years and greatly reduced their performance, by which point naval design had marched steadily onward and the ''Baron''-class was considered out of date before the first ship had slipped its moorings in [[2520]]. In [[2582]] the [[Star League]] presented over half the constructed ''Barons'' to Star League member states; the remainder were retained by the [[Star League Defense Force]] and though it would see action in the [[Reunification War]], their performance was considered lacklustre.<ref name="TRO:3057Rp200"/> The [[Federated Suns]] had five ''Barons'' lost or destroyed to the [[Taurian Concordat]] during the [[Case Amber|Case AMBER]] ambush at [[Tentativa]] alone.<ref name="H:RWp69">''Historical: Reunification War'', p. 69, "Battle for Tentativa"</ref> |
| − | The design’s sole saving graces were its generously-sized fuel bunkers and accommodations for thirty extra passengers, which caused many high ranking Star League diplomats to select ships of the ''Baron''-class as heavily armed transports into high risk areas, including the [[Periphery]]. However by [[2720]], the [[SLDF]] had decommissioned and sold off the remaining ''Baron''s to the Great Houses, | + | The design’s sole saving graces were its generously-sized fuel bunkers and accommodations for thirty extra passengers, which caused many high ranking Star League diplomats to select ships of the ''Baron''-class as heavily armed transports into high risk areas, including the [[Periphery]]. However by [[2720]], the [[SLDF]] had decommissioned and sold off the remaining ''Baron''s to the Great Houses;<ref name="TRO:3057Rp200"/> the [[Capellan Confederation]] kept three ''Barons'' in their active fleet until at least [[2765]]<ref name="TRO:3057Rp200"/> and the [[Succession Wars]] would see even mothballed ''Barons'' restored to combat status. The last active ''Baron'' in the [[Inner Sphere]] was believed to have been a [[Draconis Combine]] destroyer restored to active service and destroyed in [[2853]] in battle over [[Hesperus II]],<ref name="TRO:3057Rp200"/> but at least one ''Baron'' would survive in a [[Clan]] naval cache until the [[Wars of Reaving]].<ref>Tactics of Desperation, Part 1 (BattleCorps Scenario)</ref><ref>''Wars of Reaving'', p. 112-113, "Constriction"</ref> In the buildup to the [[Jihad]] the [[Word of Blake]] would restore three ''Barons'' to working order, subsequently deploying them in various battles around the Inner Sphere, with the last being destroyed in [[3077]].<ref name="J:FRp128">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 128, "Word of Blake Naval Assets"</ref> |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | Mounting a large array of [[NL35]] capital Lasers, the ''Baron'' boasts impressive endurance on longer patrols, with six mounted in the nose, ten carried in each broadside with a further three directly aft. A mix of capital-grade [[autocannon]]s and missile launchers provide support, with two [[NAC/10]]s and [[White Shark]] missile launchers in each forward angle, two more NAC/10s on each rear angle and two White Shark tubes directly rearward. | + | Mounting a large array of [[NL35]] capital Lasers, the ''Baron'' boasts impressive endurance on longer patrols, with six mounted in the nose, ten carried in each broadside with a further three directly aft. A mix of capital-grade [[autocannon]]s and missile launchers provide support, with two [[NAC/10]]s and [[White Shark]] missile launchers in each forward angle, two more NAC/10s on each rear angle and two White Shark tubes directly rearward.<ref name="TRO:3057Rp200"/> |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | While not carrying a [[Docking Collar]], the ''Baron'' features a moderate cargo capacity of 137,962 tons along with carrying six [[AeroSpace Fighter]]s and [[Small Craft]] bays each. | + | While not carrying a [[Docking Collar]], the ''Baron'' features a moderate cargo capacity of 137,962 tons along with carrying six [[AeroSpace Fighter]]s and [[Small Craft]] bays each.<ref name="TRO:3057Rp200"/> |
==Named Vessels== | ==Named Vessels== | ||
:<u>[[Draconis Combine]]</u> | :<u>[[Draconis Combine]]</u> | ||
| − | :* [[Yedo|DCS ''Yedo'']] | + | : * [[Yedo|DCS ''Yedo'']] |
:<u>[[Star League Defense Force]]</u> | :<u>[[Star League Defense Force]]</u> | ||
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:<u>[[Word of Blake]]</u> | :<u>[[Word of Blake]]</u> | ||
| − | :* [[Light of Faith|WoBS ''Light of Faith'']] | + | : * [[Light of Faith|WoBS ''Light of Faith'']] |
| − | :* [[Light of Glory|WoBS ''Light of Glory'']] | + | : * [[Light of Glory|WoBS ''Light of Glory'']] |
| − | :* [[Light of Hope|WoBS ''Light of Hope'']] | + | : * [[Light of Hope|WoBS ''Light of Hope'']] |
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
| − | * [[:Category:Individual Baron-class WarShips]] | + | * [[:Category:Individual Baron-class WarShips|List of individual ''Baron''-class WarShips]] |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | * ''[[Field Report: Capellan Confederation 2765]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Historical: Reunification War]]'' | ||
* ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' | * ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' | ||
* ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Luthien]]'' | * ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Luthien]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Tactics of Desperation]]'' (BattleCorps Scenario) | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' | ||
[[Category:WarShip classes]] | [[Category:WarShip classes]] | ||
| − | [[Category:Terran Hegemony WarShip classes]] | + | [[Category: Terran Hegemony WarShip classes]] |
| − | [[Category:Destroyer classes]] | + | [[Category: Destroyer classes]] |
Revision as of 17:34, 3 January 2014
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| Baron | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | ??? |
| Introduced | 2520 |
| Use | Destroyer |
| Tech Base | Star League |
| Cost | 1,628,604,000 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 480,000 tons |
| Length | 545.5 m |
| Sail Diameter | 1.150 m |
| Fuel | 6,500 tons |
| Burn Rate | 39.52 |
| Safe Thrust | 1 g |
| Top Thrust | 1.5 g |
| Sail Integrity | 4 |
| KF Drive Integrity | 11 |
| LF Battery | No |
| Armament | 19 x NL35s 4 x NAC/10s 4 x White Shark Launchers |
| Armor | 256 tons of Improved Ferro-Aluminum |
| DropShip Capacity | 0 |
| Crew | 275 + 30 passengers |
| Grav Decks | 1 x 65 meter diameter |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 38/13 |
| Heat Sinks | 1,100 |
| Structural Integrity | 30 |
| BV (1.0) | 34,661 |
| BV (2.0) | 27,692[1] |
Description
The Baron-class destroyer was a moderately effective design that suffered due to protracted development and construction.[2]
With initial construction beginning in 2515 in the midst of a massive arms race intended to allow the Terran Hegemony to maintain its edge against the Great Houses, flaws were discovered with the then-revolutionary revolutionary Palenkov-Reese interplanetary engines used by the Baron. While the fault was correctable, it took 2 years and greatly reduced their performance, by which point naval design had marched steadily onward and the Baron-class was considered out of date before the first ship had slipped its moorings in 2520. In 2582 the Star League presented over half the constructed Barons to Star League member states; the remainder were retained by the Star League Defense Force and though it would see action in the Reunification War, their performance was considered lacklustre.[2] The Federated Suns had five Barons lost or destroyed to the Taurian Concordat during the Case AMBER ambush at Tentativa alone.[3]
The design’s sole saving graces were its generously-sized fuel bunkers and accommodations for thirty extra passengers, which caused many high ranking Star League diplomats to select ships of the Baron-class as heavily armed transports into high risk areas, including the Periphery. However by 2720, the SLDF had decommissioned and sold off the remaining Barons to the Great Houses;[2] the Capellan Confederation kept three Barons in their active fleet until at least 2765[2] and the Succession Wars would see even mothballed Barons restored to combat status. The last active Baron in the Inner Sphere was believed to have been a Draconis Combine destroyer restored to active service and destroyed in 2853 in battle over Hesperus II,[2] but at least one Baron would survive in a Clan naval cache until the Wars of Reaving.[4][5] In the buildup to the Jihad the Word of Blake would restore three Barons to working order, subsequently deploying them in various battles around the Inner Sphere, with the last being destroyed in 3077.[6]
Armament
Mounting a large array of NL35 capital Lasers, the Baron boasts impressive endurance on longer patrols, with six mounted in the nose, ten carried in each broadside with a further three directly aft. A mix of capital-grade autocannons and missile launchers provide support, with two NAC/10s and White Shark missile launchers in each forward angle, two more NAC/10s on each rear angle and two White Shark tubes directly rearward.[2]
Cargo
While not carrying a Docking Collar, the Baron features a moderate cargo capacity of 137,962 tons along with carrying six AeroSpace Fighters and Small Craft bays each.[2]
Named Vessels
See Also
References
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Luthien, p. 15, "Baron [Destroyer]"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Technical Readout: 3057 Revised, p. 200, "Baron (Destroyer"
- ↑ Historical: Reunification War, p. 69, "Battle for Tentativa"
- ↑ Tactics of Desperation, Part 1 (BattleCorps Scenario)
- ↑ Wars of Reaving, p. 112-113, "Constriction"
- ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 128, "Word of Blake Naval Assets"