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| Conqueror Class Battlecruiser/Carrier | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Clan Snow Raven |
| Introduced | 3052 |
| Use | Aerospace Carrier Fleet Escort |
| Tech Base | Clan Advance |
| Cost | 10,322,340,000 Cbills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 780,000 tons |
| Length | 720 m |
| Sail Diameter | 980 m |
| Fuel | 3,000 tons |
| Burn Rate | 39.52 tons |
| Safe Thrust | 3 |
| Top Thrust | 5 |
| Sail Integrity | 4 |
| KF Drive Integrity | 16 |
| LF Battery | Yes |
| Armament | 16 x NAC/30s 16 x NAC/25s 8 x Medium Naval PPCs 3 x Light Naval PPCs 12 x NL55s 12 x NL45s 4 x Barracuda Launchers 12 x LB 20-Xs 12 x LB10-X 24 x ER Large Lasers 24 Large Pulse Lasers 12 x ER Medium Lasers 24 x Small Pulse Lasers 48 x Small Lasers |
| Armor | 950 tons of Lamellor Ferro-Carbide Armor |
| DropShip Capacity | 2 |
| Crew | 50 Officers 200 Enlisted/Non-rates 50 Elemental troopers (10 Points) 200 Passengers |
| Grav Decks | 2 (65 & 85 meter diameter) |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 20/20 |
| Heat Sinks | 1,575 (3,150) |
| Structural Integrity | 70 |
| BV (1.0) | ??? |
| BV (2.0) | 225,248 |
Contents
Description
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. The Conqueror was conceived as carrier escort to the giant Leviathans. The ship was based on the old Star League Pursuit Cruiser design, Kimagure Class.
After the Battle of Tukayyid it became apparent that the Clans would not face Inner Sphere WarShips in near future. The Snow Ravens dropped out of the Ghost Bear's 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.[1]
Armaments & Capacities
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 Auto Cannons mounted on the bow and both broadsides, plus a pair of NAC/25 mounted aft. Light grade Naval PPCs augment the massive cannons in 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 fire power.
For anti-fighter protection, the ship has been given mix array of Extended Range and Pulse Lasers of Large and Small sizes augmented by a dozen sizes of LB-X Class Auto Cannons. However, the dizzying array of weaponry can overwhelm the ship's double heatsinks 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 fire-fight. As an Aerospace Carrier, the ship carries two clusters worth of fighter craft to protect the ship and its charges.
The ship's engines put out a maximum thrust factor of 5 and burn 39.52 tons of fuel a day. The fuel tanks hold a maximum fuel capacity of 3,000 tons. For external protection, the ship has 950 tons of Lamellor Ferro-Carbide Armor. The ship's inner structure is strong, and is capable enough to survive a brutal attack; its structural integrity has been rated at 70.
Cargo
- Bay 1: Fighters (50) 8 Doors
- Bay 2: Fighters (50) 8 Doors
- Bay 3: Cargo (44,651 tons) 10 Doors
Named Vessels
- CSR Conqueror - Lead ship of class.
- CSR Ark Royal - Second of the class, launched 3059. Assigned to the Storm Crow Naval Pursuit Star since at least 3061, the Ark Royal took part in the Snow Raven bombardment of the Draconis Combine world of Galedon V in the midst of the Word of Blake Jihad, only to fall prey to the Curse of Galedon. After refusing to scuttle and kill its crew, the Ark Royal was destroyed in a bitterly fought Trial of Annihilation to prevent the infection spreading. [2]
Related Designs
- Kimagure Class Pursuit Cruiser - Star League predecessor.
References
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3067, p 220 - Conqueror Class Battlecruiser/Carrier history.
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3070,p 67
- Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 193
- Technical Readout: 3067, pp. 220-221