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| name = Colossus | | name = Colossus | ||
| − | | manufacturer = [[Mitchell Vehicles|Mitchell Vehicles Interstellar]] | + | | manufacturer = [[Mitchell Vehicles|Mitchell Vehicles Interstellar]]<ref name=TR02026Rp122>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', p. 122, "Colossus DropShip Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3075p198>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 198, "Colossus Ship Profile"</ref> |
| Use = Assault DropShip and Mixed Force Carrier | | Use = Assault DropShip and Mixed Force Carrier | ||
| Type = Military Spheroid | | Type = Military Spheroid | ||
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| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 4/25 | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 4/25 | ||
| Heat Sinks = 255 | | Heat Sinks = 255 | ||
| − | | BV (1.0) = 7,673 | + | | BV (1.0) = 6,720<ref name=TR02026Rp122/><br>7,673<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 107</ref> |
| − | | BV (2.0) = 7,366 | + | | BV (2.0) = 7,366<ref name=TRO3075p198/> |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | After being embarrassed by a lack of coordination and cooperation among their units taking part in "war games" held in the [[Periphery]] in [[2651]], the [[SLDF]] High Command responded by creating their famous "[[Regimental Combat Team]]s" (RCT). Seeking a class of [[DropShip]] that could carry and support this new formation during operations, [[Mitchell Vehicles|Mitchell Vehicles Interstellar]] responded with the '''''Colossus'''''-class, a bold design massing 20,000 tons and the largest assault DropShip ever built.<ref name= | + | After being embarrassed by a lack of coordination and cooperation among their units taking part in "war games" held in the [[Periphery]] in [[2651]], the [[SLDF]] High Command responded by creating their famous "[[Regimental Combat Team]]s" (RCT). Seeking a class of [[DropShip]] that could carry and support this new formation during operations, [[Mitchell Vehicles|Mitchell Vehicles Interstellar]] responded with the '''''Colossus'''''-class, a bold design massing 20,000 tons and the largest assault DropShip ever built.<ref name=TR02026Rp122/><ref name=TRO3075p198/> |
| − | The ''Colossus'' was designed from the start to fulfill the needs of an RCT and enhancing the unit's qualities. It was equipped with the most advanced armor and weapons technologies for the era, driving the vessel costs to over 700 million Star League Dollars per ship. Despite the high cost, the ''Colossus'' was designed to be easily repaired and its components were remarkably robust, adding to its reliability.<ref name= | + | The ''Colossus'' was designed from the start to fulfill the needs of an RCT and enhancing the unit's qualities. It was equipped with the most advanced armor and weapons technologies for the era, driving the vessel costs to over 700 million Star League Dollars per ship. Despite the high cost, the ''Colossus'' was designed to be easily repaired and its components were remarkably robust, adding to its reliability.<ref name=TR02026Rp122/><ref name=TRO3075p198/> |
| − | While they performed their intended function admirably, the cost of replacing them was too prohibitive. After both the manufacturer and the majority of the ships were destroyed during the [[Amaris-Kerensky Civil War]], the ''Colossus'' was replaced by the smaller yet just as capable ''[[Excalibur (DropShip)|Excalibur]]'', at half the cost. After the war, only five ''Colossus'' ships were known to have survived; those disappeared with [[Operation Exodus|Kerensky's army]].<ref name= | + | While they performed their intended function admirably, the cost of replacing them was too prohibitive. After both the manufacturer and the majority of the ships were destroyed during the [[Amaris-Kerensky Civil War]], the ''Colossus'' was replaced by the smaller yet just as capable ''[[Excalibur (DropShip)|Excalibur]]'', at half the cost. After the war, only five ''Colossus'' ships were known to have survived; those disappeared with [[Operation Exodus|Kerensky's army]].<ref name=TR02026Rp122/><ref name=TRO3075p198/> A few examples have been since discovered: One crashed example was found on the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] world of [[Phecda]] by [[Snord's Irregulars]] in [[3024]], from which they salvaged unknown but presumably substantial amounts of Star League-era equipment; another crash-landed vessel was recovered from a hidden Star League depot on [[Epsilon Eridani]] by the [[Lone Star Regiment]] in [[3067]] and restored to flight status.<ref>''Lawyers, Guns, & Money'', p.??{{cn}}</ref> |
| − | During the [[Jihad]], a [[Federated Suns]] repair shipyard in orbit of [[Firgrove]] named [[Clyde Spaceyards]] began building the ancient design once more.<ref | + | During the [[Jihad]], a [[Federated Suns]] repair shipyard in orbit of [[Firgrove]] named [[Clyde Spaceyards]] began building the ancient design once more.<ref name=TRO3075p198/> |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | The ''Colossus'' carries a dizzying array of weaponry, both to protect itself and provide fire support for its RCT. Located in the nose of the ship are two [[Arrow IV]] artillery systems, which can only be used when the ship is grounded. Joining them are two [[Gauss Rifle]]s, two [[ER PPC]]s and an [[ER Large Laser]] with four [[Medium Laser]]s. Covering its fore left and right firing arcs are two [[LRM-20]]s, an ER PPC and an ER Large Laser with four Medium Lasers, with the same set-up covering the rear firing arcs. Protecting the aft of the ship are two ER Large Lasers with four Medium Lasers. All four LRM-20s are fitted with [[Artemis IV Fire Control System]]s, and the ship's ammunition compliment includes 30 Arrow IV missiles, 96 LRM-20 missiles, and 96 Gauss Rifle rounds.<ref name= | + | The ''Colossus'' carries a dizzying array of weaponry, both to protect itself and provide fire support for its RCT. Located in the nose of the ship are two [[Arrow IV]] artillery systems, which can only be used when the ship is grounded. Joining them are two [[Gauss Rifle]]s, two [[ER PPC]]s and an [[ER Large Laser]] with four [[Medium Laser]]s. Covering its fore left and right firing arcs are two [[LRM-20]]s, an ER PPC and an ER Large Laser with four Medium Lasers, with the same set-up covering the rear firing arcs. Protecting the aft of the ship are two ER Large Lasers with four Medium Lasers. All four LRM-20s are fitted with [[Artemis IV Fire Control System]]s, and the ship's ammunition compliment includes 30 Arrow IV missiles, 96 LRM-20 missiles, and 96 Gauss Rifle rounds.<ref name=TR02026Rp122/><ref name=TRO3075p198/> |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | The ''Colossus'' is equipped with four [[Cargo Bay]]s, designed to carry elements of a Regimental Combat Team and its equipment to the battlefield. The first bay is a dedicated vehicle bay, able to carry 72 [[Combat Vehicle|heavy vehicles]], and is serviced by two doors. The second bay carries 36 [[BattleMechs]] able to enter and exit through four doors. The third bay is dedicated to transporting infantry, normally twelve [[Inner_Sphere_Infantry_Organization#Platoon|foot platoons]], also with four access doors. The last bay is reserved for general supplies, with a capacity of 726 tons.<ref name= | + | The ''Colossus'' is equipped with four [[Cargo Bay]]s, designed to carry elements of a Regimental Combat Team and its equipment to the battlefield. The first bay is a dedicated vehicle bay, able to carry 72 [[Combat Vehicle|heavy vehicles]], and is serviced by two doors. The second bay carries 36 [[BattleMechs]] able to enter and exit through four doors. The third bay is dedicated to transporting infantry, normally twelve [[Inner_Sphere_Infantry_Organization#Platoon|foot platoons]], also with four access doors. The last bay is reserved for general supplies, with a capacity of 726 tons.<ref name=TR02026Rp122/><ref name=TRO3075p198/> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | < | + | <references/> |
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'', | + | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]]'' | + | * ''[[Lawyers, Guns, & Money]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | ||
| − | [[Category:DropShips| | + | [[Category:DropShips|Colossus]] |
[[Category:Spheroid Dropships|Colossus]] | [[Category:Spheroid Dropships|Colossus]] | ||
[[Category:Inner Sphere Dropships|Colossus]] | [[Category:Inner Sphere Dropships|Colossus]] | ||
Revision as of 17:35, 14 March 2012
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| Colossus | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Mitchell Vehicles Interstellar[1][2] |
| Use | Assault DropShip and Mixed Force Carrier |
| Type | Military Spheroid |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 20,000 tons |
| Structural Integrity | 20 |
| Length | 125 meters |
| Width | 135 meters meters |
| Height | 165 meters meters |
| Safe Thrust | 3 |
| Max Thrust | 5 |
| Fuel (tons) | 375 tons |
| Fuel (days) | 203.8 days |
| Armament | 5 x ER Large Lasers 16 x Medium Lasers 2 x Gauss Rifles 2 x Arrow IVs 4 x ER PPCs 4 x LRM 20s with Artemis IV |
| Armor | 59.5 tons Ferro-Aluminum w/ CASE Nose = 252 Sides = 221 Aft = 190 |
| Crew | 9 officers 37 enlisted/non-rated 9 gunners 984 bay personnel |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 4/25 |
| Heat Sinks | 255 |
| BV (1.0) | 6,720[1] 7,673[3] |
| BV (2.0) | 7,366[2] |
Description
After being embarrassed by a lack of coordination and cooperation among their units taking part in "war games" held in the Periphery in 2651, the SLDF High Command responded by creating their famous "Regimental Combat Teams" (RCT). Seeking a class of DropShip that could carry and support this new formation during operations, Mitchell Vehicles Interstellar responded with the Colossus-class, a bold design massing 20,000 tons and the largest assault DropShip ever built.[1][2]
The Colossus was designed from the start to fulfill the needs of an RCT and enhancing the unit's qualities. It was equipped with the most advanced armor and weapons technologies for the era, driving the vessel costs to over 700 million Star League Dollars per ship. Despite the high cost, the Colossus was designed to be easily repaired and its components were remarkably robust, adding to its reliability.[1][2]
While they performed their intended function admirably, the cost of replacing them was too prohibitive. After both the manufacturer and the majority of the ships were destroyed during the Amaris-Kerensky Civil War, the Colossus was replaced by the smaller yet just as capable Excalibur, at half the cost. After the war, only five Colossus ships were known to have survived; those disappeared with Kerensky's army.[1][2] A few examples have been since discovered: One crashed example was found on the Lyran Commonwealth world of Phecda by Snord's Irregulars in 3024, from which they salvaged unknown but presumably substantial amounts of Star League-era equipment; another crash-landed vessel was recovered from a hidden Star League depot on Epsilon Eridani by the Lone Star Regiment in 3067 and restored to flight status.[4]
During the Jihad, a Federated Suns repair shipyard in orbit of Firgrove named Clyde Spaceyards began building the ancient design once more.[2]
Armament
The Colossus carries a dizzying array of weaponry, both to protect itself and provide fire support for its RCT. Located in the nose of the ship are two Arrow IV artillery systems, which can only be used when the ship is grounded. Joining them are two Gauss Rifles, two ER PPCs and an ER Large Laser with four Medium Lasers. Covering its fore left and right firing arcs are two LRM-20s, an ER PPC and an ER Large Laser with four Medium Lasers, with the same set-up covering the rear firing arcs. Protecting the aft of the ship are two ER Large Lasers with four Medium Lasers. All four LRM-20s are fitted with Artemis IV Fire Control Systems, and the ship's ammunition compliment includes 30 Arrow IV missiles, 96 LRM-20 missiles, and 96 Gauss Rifle rounds.[1][2]
Cargo
The Colossus is equipped with four Cargo Bays, designed to carry elements of a Regimental Combat Team and its equipment to the battlefield. The first bay is a dedicated vehicle bay, able to carry 72 heavy vehicles, and is serviced by two doors. The second bay carries 36 BattleMechs able to enter and exit through four doors. The third bay is dedicated to transporting infantry, normally twelve foot platoons, also with four access doors. The last bay is reserved for general supplies, with a capacity of 726 tons.[1][2]