Conqueror
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| Conqueror-class Battlecruiser/Carrier | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Clan Snow Raven |
| Introduced | 3052 |
| Production Year | 3052[1] |
| Use | Aerospace Carrier Fleet Escort |
| Tech Base | Clan |
| Cost | 10,322,340,000 C-Bills[citation needed] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 780,000 tons |
| Length | 720 meters |
| Sail Diameter | 980 meters |
| Fuel | 3,000 tons |
| Burn Rate | 39.52 tons |
| Safe Thrust | 1.5 g |
| Top Thrust | 2.5 g |
| Sail Integrity | 4 |
| KF Drive Integrity | 16 |
| LF Battery | Yes |
| Armament |
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| Armor | 950 tons Lamellor Ferro-Carbide |
| DropShip Capacity | 2 |
| Small craft/ Aerospace fighters |
0/100 |
| Crew | 250[2]
Elementals: 50 |
| Grav Decks | 2 (1 x 65 meters diameter, 1 x 85 meters diameter) |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 20/20 |
| Heat Sinks | 1,575 double |
| Structural Integrity | 70 |
| BV (1.0) | 155,756[3] |
| BV (2.0) | 225,248[citation needed] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Conqueror Class was constructed by the Snow Ravens when the Ghost Bears approached them for aid in the construction of their Leviathan Class Battleships in 3042. Conceived as carrier escort to the giant Leviathans, the ship was based on an old Star League Pursuit Cruiser design, the Kimagure class.[2]
After the Battle of Tukayyid it became apparent that the Clans would not face Inner Sphere WarShips in the near future. The Snow Ravens dropped out of the Ghost Bears' Leviathan construction program but decided to complete the two Conqueror-Class vessels already under construction. The Conqueror was launched in 3052, and finished its trials a few months later. Meanwhile, delays on the sister ship, the Ark-Royal hampered its completion until 3059.[2]
Both vessels continued their service to Clan Snow Raven into the 3150s.[4]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
Despite being based on the Kimagure-class Pursuit Cruiser, the Conqueror-Class does not use the heavy energy weaponry that its predecessor used. The ship's primary capital-grade weaponry consists of various mid-grade Naval Autocannons mounted on the bow and both broadsides, plus a pair of NAC/25 mounted aft. Light-grade Naval PPCs augment the massive cannons in the same firing arcs, while medium-grade Naval PPCs are placed in the ship's broadsides. One dozen Naval Lasers of 45- and 55-type have been placed in both broadsides and aft-side firing arcs. Four Barracuda-type capital missile launchers are mounted in the bow, both broadside and aft emplacements to provide long-range firepower.[2]
For anti-fighter protection, the ship has been given a mixed array of Extended Range and Pulse Lasers of Large and Small sizes augmented by a dozen sizes of LB-X Class Autocannons. However, the dizzying array of weaponry can overwhelm the ship's double heat sinks if more than one major firing arc is fired simultaneously. This would risk the ship losing its control, and potentially cause it to drift from its course during a firefight. As an Aerospace Carrier, the ship carries two clusters worth of fighter craft to protect the ship and its charges.
The class also maintains an HPG to communicate as needed across long distances and a Lithium-Fusion battery to quickly jump to its destination.[2]
Cargo[edit]
- Bay 1: Fighters (50), 8 Doors
- Bay 2: Fighters (50), 8 Doors
- Bay 3: Cargo (44,651 tons) 10 Doors
See Also[edit]
Related Designs[edit]
- Kimagure Class Pursuit Cruiser - Star League predecessor.
Notes[edit]
- In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Eroberer.
Gallery[edit]
Conqueror from TRO:3067
A Conqueror-class WarShip firing its weapons from TRO:3067
