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| image = [[Image:Carrack.gif|191px]] | | image = [[Image:Carrack.gif|191px]] | ||
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| manufacturer = Unknown | | manufacturer = Unknown | ||
| Use = Merchant Transport | | Use = Merchant Transport | ||
| − | | Tech Base = [[ | + | | Tech Base = [[Clan]] |
| Cost = 3,219,204,000 C-bills | | Cost = 3,219,204,000 C-bills | ||
| Introduced = [[2603]] (SLDF)<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3900/ MUL online date]''</ref><br>[[2950]] (Clan)<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3898/ MUL online date]''</ref><br>[[2985]] (Clan Merchant)<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3899/ MUL online date]''</ref> | | Introduced = [[2603]] (SLDF)<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3900/ MUL online date]''</ref><br>[[2950]] (Clan)<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3898/ MUL online date]''</ref><br>[[2985]] (Clan Merchant)<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3899/ MUL online date]''</ref> | ||
| production year=2950 | | production year=2950 | ||
| year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3898/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3898/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| − | | Mass = 300,000 tons | + | | Mass = 300,000 tons<ref name=EC-108/> <ref name=TRO3067-218/> |
| − | | Length = 830 m | + | | Length = 830 m <ref name=EC-108/> <ref name=TRO3067-218/> |
| − | | Sail Diameter = 880 m | + | | Sail Diameter = 880 m <ref name=EC-108/> <ref name=TRO3067-218/> |
| Safe Thrust = 1.5 g | | Safe Thrust = 1.5 g | ||
| Top Thrust = 2.5 g | | Top Thrust = 2.5 g | ||
| − | | Sail Integrity = 3 | + | | Sail Integrity = 3 <ref name=EC-108/> <ref name=TRO3067-218/> |
| − | | KF Drive Integrity = 7 | + | | KF Drive Integrity = 7 <ref name=EC-108/> <ref name=TRO3067-218/> |
| − | | Fuel = 2,000 tons | + | | Fuel = 2,000 tons <ref name=EC-108/> <ref name=TRO3067-218/> |
| − | | Tons/Burn-day = 39.52 | + | | Tons/Burn-day = 39.52 <ref name=EC-108/> <ref name=TRO3067-218/> |
| − | | LF Battery = No | + | | LF Battery = No <ref name=EC-108/> <ref name=TRO3067-218/> |
| − | | Armament = 16 x [[ER Large Laser]]s <br> 40 x [[Anti-Missile System]]s <br> 32 x [[Large Pulse Laser]]s <br> 16 x [[NL35]]s <br> 3 x [[NAC/20]]s <br> 6 x [[NAC/10]]s | + | | Armament = 16 x [[ER Large Laser]]s <br> 40 x [[Anti-Missile System]]s <br> 32 x [[Large Pulse Laser]]s <br> 16 x [[NL35]]s <br> 3 x [[NAC/20]]s <br> 6 x [[NAC/10]]s<ref name=EC-108/> <ref name=TRO3067-218/> |
| − | | Armor = 70 tons of Standard | + | | Armor = 70 tons of Standard <ref name=TRO3067-218/> |
| − | | DropShip Capacity = 2 | + | | DropShip Capacity = 2<ref name=EC-108/> <ref name=TRO3067-218/> |
| − | | Crew = | + | | Crew = 43 <ref name=EC-108/> <ref name=TRO3067-218/> |
| − | | Grav Decks = 1 x 98 meter diameter | + | | Grav Decks = 1 x 98 meter diameter <ref name=EC-108/> <ref name=TRO3067-218/> |
| − | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 4 escape pods, 4 life boats | + | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 4 escape pods, 4 life boats <ref name=EC-108/> <ref name=TRO3067-218/> |
| − | | Heat Sinks = 747 [[Double Heat Sink]]s | + | | Heat Sinks = 747 [[Double Heat Sink]]s <ref name=EC-108/> <ref name=TRO3067-218/> |
| − | | Structural Integrity = 15 | + | | Structural Integrity = 15 <ref name=EC-108/> <ref name=TRO3067-218/> |
| BV (1.0) = 10,674 | | BV (1.0) = 10,674 | ||
| BV (2.0) = ??? | | BV (2.0) = ??? | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Developed as a merchantman to ply potentially hostile [[Periphery]] shipping lanes, the '''''Carrack'''''-class military transport | + | Developed as a merchantman to ply potentially hostile [[Periphery]] shipping lanes, the '''''Carrack'''''-class military transport served with the [[Star League Defense Force]] and [[Great House]] navies. While no examples of the class were known to remain in the [[Inner Sphere]] following the maelstrom of the early [[Succession War era]], an undetermined number accompanied the [[Operation Exodus|Exodus Fleet]], with the modern Clan ''Carrack'' military transport first entering service in [[2950]]. [[ComStar]] analysts were unable to determine how many of the ''Carrack''s which are currently in service among the various Clan ''[[touman]]s'' are upgraded [[Star League era]] vessels and how many are new, Clan-built ships. What ComStar was able to conclude following operations on [[Wayside V]] was that the differences between the original [[Star League]] and standard Clan ''Carrack'' were negligible, while mounting [[HarJel]]-based [[Hull Sealant]] technology, unlike many re-designed and upgraded Clan vessels the modern ''Carrack'' is not equipped with either advanced armor or a [[Lithium-Fusion Battery]].<ref name=EC-108>''Explorer Corps'', pp. 108-110 "New Vehicles & Vessels - Carrack Class Transport"</ref> <ref name=TRO3067-218>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 218 "Clan WarShips - Carrack (Transport)"</ref> |
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| − | While no examples of the class were known to remain in the [[Inner Sphere]], an undetermined number accompanied the [[Operation Exodus|Exodus Fleet]], with the modern Clan ''Carrack'' military transport first entering service in [[2950]]. [[ComStar]] analysts | ||
| + | The modern ''Carrack''-class transport serves in the fleets of nearly every Clan, but the [[Merchant Caste]]s of both [[Clan Diamond Shark|Clans Diamond Shark]] and [[Clan Nova Cat|Nova Cat]] possessed the lion-share. <ref name=EC-108/> <ref name=TRO3067-218/> In truth most of these Diamond Shark and Nova Cat ''Carrack''s are the downgraded "non-military" versions stripped of [[:Category:Capital Weapons|capital grade weaponry]], both Clans unwilling to give their Merchant Castes war materiel on-par with that of the [[Warrior Caste]].<ref name=TRO3057R-198/> | ||
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | Due to its role as a military transport, the ''Carrack'' features a light array of mixed capital class and anti-fighter weaponry. The nose bay and each broadside feature a pair of [[NL35]]s and a single [[NAC/20]], two [[ER Large Laser]]s and four [[Large Pulse Laser]]s, rounded off by four [[Anti-Missile System]]s for point defense. Save for downgrading the [[Naval Autocannon]] to a [[NAC/10]], each fore and rear angle as well as directly aft features almost the same layout as well. | + | Due to its role as a military transport, the ''Carrack'' features a light array of mixed capital class and anti-fighter weaponry. The nose bay and each broadside feature a pair of [[NL35]]s and a single [[NAC/20]], two [[ER Large Laser]]s and four [[Large Pulse Laser]]s, rounded off by four [[Anti-Missile System]]s for point defense. Save for downgrading the [[Naval Autocannon]] to a [[NAC/10]], each fore and rear angle as well as directly aft features almost the same layout as well. <ref name=EC-108/> <ref name=TRO3067-218/> |
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==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | The ''Carrack'''s 63,446 ton cargo hold surrounds the | + | The ''Carrack'''s 63,446 ton cargo hold surrounds the vessel's [[Compact Kearny-Fuchida Drive]] core and is flanked in turn by two [[Small Craft]] bays on either side. These bays frequently house a pair of aerospace fighters and a pair of shuttlecraft, however the exact composition of the small craft complement appears to depend on each individual vessel’s captain. <ref name=EC-108/> <ref name=TRO3067-218/> |
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *; | + | *;Merchant : A joint venture between Clans Nova Cat and Clan Diamond Shark that reduces the ''Carrack'''s offensive and defensive capacity to become true merchant vessels, the so-called Merchant ''Carrack'' removes all the [[Naval Laser]]s and [[Naval Autocannon|Autocannons]] for a lighter defensive array of one ER Large and two [[ER Medium Laser]]s, one Large and two [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s and an [[Artemis IV]]-enhanced [[LRM-20]] rack on every facing, the front and rear merely adding an additional Artemis-enhanced [[SRM-6]] launcher. Carrying almost half the volume of standard [[heat sink]]s the Merchant ''Carrack'' carrying a minimal fifteen and a half tons of standard armor, freeing up a massive amount of space for cargo, 98,806 tons worth, nearly a third over that of the standard ''Carrack'' transport. The Merchant ''Carrack'' also carries a full [[Star]] of [[Elemental]]s to help fend off boarding attempts. BV (1.0) = 10,674<ref name=TRO3057R-198>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', p. 198 "Lost WarShip Introduction - Carrack (Merchant)"</ref> |
| − | *;Fighter Carrier : | + | *;Fighter Carrier : At least one ''Carrack'', the ''[[Pretoria Castle]]'', was converted into a fighter carrier capable of transporting a [[wing]] of [[aerospace fighter]]s.<ref name="FSWp76">''First Succession War'', p. 76, "Once More, With Feeling"</ref> To date, not record sheet or formal variant for this modified version of the ''Carrack'' has been released. |
==Named Vessels== | ==Named Vessels== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Explorer Corps (sourcebook)]]'' | + | *''[[Explorer Corps (sourcebook)]]'' |
*''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | *''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | ||
*''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]'' | *''[[Field Manual: Crusader Clans]]'' | ||
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*''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3072]]'' | *''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3072]]'' | ||
*''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3076]]'' | *''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3076]]'' | ||
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' |
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| Carrack | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Unknown |
| Introduced | 2603 (SLDF)[1] 2950 (Clan)[2] 2985 (Clan Merchant)[3] |
| Production Year | 2950[4] |
| Use | Merchant Transport |
| Tech Base | Clan |
| Cost | 3,219,204,000 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 300,000 tons[5] [6] |
| Length | 830 m [5] [6] |
| Sail Diameter | 880 m [5] [6] |
| Fuel | 2,000 tons [5] [6] |
| Burn Rate | |
| Safe Thrust | 1.5 g |
| Top Thrust | 2.5 g |
| Sail Integrity | 3 [5] [6] |
| KF Drive Integrity | 7 [5] [6] |
| LF Battery | No [5] [6] |
| Armament | 16 x ER Large Lasers 40 x Anti-Missile Systems 32 x Large Pulse Lasers 16 x NL35s 3 x NAC/20s 6 x NAC/10s[5] [6] |
| Armor | 70 tons of Standard [6] |
| DropShip Capacity | 2[5] [6] |
| Crew | 43 [5] [6] |
| Grav Decks | 1 x 98 meter diameter [5] [6] |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 4 escape pods, 4 life boats [5] [6] |
| Heat Sinks | 747 Double Heat Sinks [5] [6] |
| Structural Integrity | 15 [5] [6] |
| BV (1.0) | 10,674 |
| BV (2.0) | ??? |
Contents
Description
Developed as a merchantman to ply potentially hostile Periphery shipping lanes, the Carrack-class military transport served with the Star League Defense Force and Great House navies. While no examples of the class were known to remain in the Inner Sphere following the maelstrom of the early Succession War era, an undetermined number accompanied the Exodus Fleet, with the modern Clan Carrack military transport first entering service in 2950. ComStar analysts were unable to determine how many of the Carracks which are currently in service among the various Clan toumans are upgraded Star League era vessels and how many are new, Clan-built ships. What ComStar was able to conclude following operations on Wayside V was that the differences between the original Star League and standard Clan Carrack were negligible, while mounting HarJel-based Hull Sealant technology, unlike many re-designed and upgraded Clan vessels the modern Carrack is not equipped with either advanced armor or a Lithium-Fusion Battery.[5] [6]
The modern Carrack-class transport serves in the fleets of nearly every Clan, but the Merchant Castes of both Clans Diamond Shark and Nova Cat possessed the lion-share. [5] [6] In truth most of these Diamond Shark and Nova Cat Carracks are the downgraded "non-military" versions stripped of capital grade weaponry, both Clans unwilling to give their Merchant Castes war materiel on-par with that of the Warrior Caste.[7]
Armament
Due to its role as a military transport, the Carrack features a light array of mixed capital class and anti-fighter weaponry. The nose bay and each broadside feature a pair of NL35s and a single NAC/20, two ER Large Lasers and four Large Pulse Lasers, rounded off by four Anti-Missile Systems for point defense. Save for downgrading the Naval Autocannon to a NAC/10, each fore and rear angle as well as directly aft features almost the same layout as well. [5] [6]
Cargo
The Carrack's 63,446 ton cargo hold surrounds the vessel's Compact Kearny-Fuchida Drive core and is flanked in turn by two Small Craft bays on either side. These bays frequently house a pair of aerospace fighters and a pair of shuttlecraft, however the exact composition of the small craft complement appears to depend on each individual vessel’s captain. [5] [6]
Variants
- Merchant
- A joint venture between Clans Nova Cat and Clan Diamond Shark that reduces the Carrack's offensive and defensive capacity to become true merchant vessels, the so-called Merchant Carrack removes all the Naval Lasers and Autocannons for a lighter defensive array of one ER Large and two ER Medium Lasers, one Large and two Medium Pulse Lasers and an Artemis IV-enhanced LRM-20 rack on every facing, the front and rear merely adding an additional Artemis-enhanced SRM-6 launcher. Carrying almost half the volume of standard heat sinks the Merchant Carrack carrying a minimal fifteen and a half tons of standard armor, freeing up a massive amount of space for cargo, 98,806 tons worth, nearly a third over that of the standard Carrack transport. The Merchant Carrack also carries a full Star of Elementals to help fend off boarding attempts. BV (1.0) = 10,674[7]
- Fighter Carrier
- At least one Carrack, the Pretoria Castle, was converted into a fighter carrier capable of transporting a wing of aerospace fighters.[8] To date, not record sheet or formal variant for this modified version of the Carrack has been released.
Named Vessels
- Clan Sea Fox
- CSF Argo (Merchant Carrack)
- CSF Cataract (Merchant Carrack)
- CSF Cetus (Merchant Carrack)
- CSF Coriolis
- CSF Jormungandr (Merchant Carrack)
- CSF Matahourua (Merchant Carrack)
- CSF Naglfar (Merchant Carrack)
- CSF Oceanus (Merchant Carrack)
- CSF Pelagic (Merchant Carrack)
- CSF Riptide (Merchant Carrack)
- CSF Silentshark (Merchant Carrack)
- CSF Starfox (Merchant Carrack)
- CSF Swiftswimmer (Merchant Carrack)
- CSF Taniwha
- CSF Tethys
- CSF Thalassa (Merchant Carrack)
- CSF Tiktaalik (Merchant Carrack)
- CSF Torrential (Merchant Carrack)
See-Also
References
- ↑ MUL online date
- ↑ MUL online date
- ↑ MUL online date
- ↑ MUL online date for the Carrack
- ↑ 5.00 5.01 5.02 5.03 5.04 5.05 5.06 5.07 5.08 5.09 5.10 5.11 5.12 5.13 5.14 5.15 5.16 5.17 Explorer Corps, pp. 108-110 "New Vehicles & Vessels - Carrack Class Transport"
- ↑ 6.00 6.01 6.02 6.03 6.04 6.05 6.06 6.07 6.08 6.09 6.10 6.11 6.12 6.13 6.14 6.15 6.16 6.17 6.18 Technical Readout: 3067, p. 218 "Clan WarShips - Carrack (Transport)"
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Technical Readout: 3057 Revised, p. 198 "Lost WarShip Introduction - Carrack (Merchant)"
- ↑ First Succession War, p. 76, "Once More, With Feeling"