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| name = Carson | | name = Carson | ||
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| Use = Destroyer | | Use = Destroyer | ||
| Tech Base = [[Star League]] | | Tech Base = [[Star League]] | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | As a result of increased colonization (in the wake of the invention of [[Jamerson-Ulikov]] water purification), the [[Star League]] Navy found itself becoming too thinly deployed. To combat this problem, the Star League commissioned the '''''Carson'''''-class destroyer as an escort ship, allowing the Star League to spread their existing fleets. | + | As a result of increased colonization (in the wake of the invention of [[Jamerson-Ulikov]] water purification), the [[Star League]] Navy found itself becoming too thinly deployed. To combat this problem, the Star League commissioned the '''''Carson'''''-class destroyer as an escort ship, allowing the Star League to spread their existing fleets.<ref name="TRO:3057Rp202">''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', p. 202, "Carson (Destroyer)"</ref> |
| − | Produced at | + | Produced at Thompson's Shipyards over [[Keid]], the ''Carson'' met all of the requirements for extended deployments on escort – the vessel possessed reasonable crew amenities, generous cargo capacity and large fuel tanks. However, as the ''Carson'' was the first WarShip produced by Thompson’s Shipyards, the firm’s inexperience led to constant issues and underperformance from the engine. Drive failures also meant the ''Carson'' was restricted to patrolling more settled regions of space shortly after introduction.<ref name="TRO:3057Rp202"/> |
| − | Though the initial order requested 400 ''Carsons'' to be produced, the class was quickly replaced with ''[[Lola III]]''-class | + | Though the initial order requested 400 ''Carsons'' to be produced, the class was quickly replaced with more reliable WarShips such as the ''[[Lola III]]''-class destroyer, and officially decommissioned after the introduction of the ''[[Essex]]''-class destroyer in [[2722]].<ref name="TRO:3057Rp202"/> A number of ''Carsons'' were evidently passed to or purchased by the [[Great Houses]]; in [[2765]] the [[Capellan Confederation]] was operating a pair of ''Carsons'' as a part of the Capellan Navy.<ref name="FR:2765CCAFp5">''Field Report: Capellan Confederation 2765'', p. 5, "Guarding the Vault of Heaven"</ref> Although WarShips were considered to have become extinct during the [[Succession Wars]] the [[Word of Blake]] recovered and restored a pair of ''Carsons'' as a part of their hidden fleet in the buildup to the [[Jihad]].<ref name="J:FRp128">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 128, "Word of Blake Naval Assets"</ref> |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | Compared with other destroyers, the ''Carson'' is either better armored or armed. However, in either case, the ''Carson'' is very slow. The payload of the ''Carson'' is designed | + | Compared with other destroyers, the ''Carson'' is either better armored or armed. However, in either case, the ''Carson'' is very slow. The payload of the ''Carson'' is designed primarily to engage capital vessels, and features naval lasers, naval PPCs, naval autocannons, and a trio of [[White Shark]] Missile systems.<ref name="TRO:3057Rp202"/> |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | Despite its lack of [[Docking Collar|DropShip collars]], the ''Carson'' is able to ferry a respectable amount of cargo for a destroyer. The vessel possesses three cargo bays, one capable of containing a squadron of [[AeroSpace Fighter]]s, a second capable of transporting 6 small craft, and a third capable of managing up to 145,043.5 tons of cargo. | + | Despite its lack of [[Docking Collar|DropShip collars]], the ''Carson'' is able to ferry a respectable amount of cargo for a destroyer. The vessel possesses three cargo bays, one capable of containing a squadron of [[AeroSpace Fighter]]s, a second capable of transporting 6 small craft, and a third capable of managing up to 145,043.5 tons of cargo.<ref name="TRO:3057Rp202"/> |
==Named Vessels== | ==Named Vessels== | ||
===Word of Blake=== | ===Word of Blake=== | ||
| − | : * [[Sword of Enlightenment|WoBS ''Sword of Enlightenment'']] | + | : * [[Sword of Enlightenment|WoBS ''Sword of Enlightenment'']] |
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: * [[Sword of Promise|WoBS ''Sword of Promise'']] | : * [[Sword of Promise|WoBS ''Sword of Promise'']] | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | * ''[[Field Report: Capellan Confederation 2765]]'' | ||
* ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' | * ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' | ||
* ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Luthien]]'' | * ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Luthien]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' | ||
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[[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 08:45, 4 January 2014
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| Carson | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Thompson's Shipyards |
| Introduced | 2632 |
| Use | Destroyer |
| Tech Base | Star League |
| Cost | 1,743,134,000 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 510,000 tons |
| Length | 582 m |
| Sail Diameter | 1.080 m |
| Fuel | 8,000 tons |
| Burn Rate | |
| Safe Thrust | 1 g |
| Top Thrust | 1.5 g |
| Sail Integrity | 4 |
| KF Drive Integrity | 11 |
| LF Battery | No |
| Armament | 2 x Medium NPPCs 3 x White Shark 12 x NL45s 6 x NAC/30s |
| Armor | 314 tons of Improved Ferro-Aluminum |
| DropShip Capacity | 0 |
| Crew | 250 |
| Grav Decks | 1 x 80 meter diameter |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 27/15 |
| Heat Sinks | 1,500 Heat Sinks |
| Structural Integrity | 40 |
| BV (1.0) | 59,487 |
| BV (2.0) | ??? |
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Description
As a result of increased colonization (in the wake of the invention of Jamerson-Ulikov water purification), the Star League Navy found itself becoming too thinly deployed. To combat this problem, the Star League commissioned the Carson-class destroyer as an escort ship, allowing the Star League to spread their existing fleets.[1]
Produced at Thompson's Shipyards over Keid, the Carson met all of the requirements for extended deployments on escort – the vessel possessed reasonable crew amenities, generous cargo capacity and large fuel tanks. However, as the Carson was the first WarShip produced by Thompson’s Shipyards, the firm’s inexperience led to constant issues and underperformance from the engine. Drive failures also meant the Carson was restricted to patrolling more settled regions of space shortly after introduction.[1]
Though the initial order requested 400 Carsons to be produced, the class was quickly replaced with more reliable WarShips such as the Lola III-class destroyer, and officially decommissioned after the introduction of the Essex-class destroyer in 2722.[1] A number of Carsons were evidently passed to or purchased by the Great Houses; in 2765 the Capellan Confederation was operating a pair of Carsons as a part of the Capellan Navy.[2] Although WarShips were considered to have become extinct during the Succession Wars the Word of Blake recovered and restored a pair of Carsons as a part of their hidden fleet in the buildup to the Jihad.[3]
Armament
Compared with other destroyers, the Carson is either better armored or armed. However, in either case, the Carson is very slow. The payload of the Carson is designed primarily to engage capital vessels, and features naval lasers, naval PPCs, naval autocannons, and a trio of White Shark Missile systems.[1]
Cargo
Despite its lack of DropShip collars, the Carson is able to ferry a respectable amount of cargo for a destroyer. The vessel possesses three cargo bays, one capable of containing a squadron of AeroSpace Fighters, a second capable of transporting 6 small craft, and a third capable of managing up to 145,043.5 tons of cargo.[1]