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{{InfoBoxJumpShip | {{InfoBoxJumpShip | ||
| image = Explorer_JumpShip.jpg | | image = Explorer_JumpShip.jpg | ||
| − | | Name = Explorer | + | | Name = ''Explorer'' |
| − | | Manufacturer = [[Irian Technologies]]<ref name=TRO3026Rp12>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', p. 124 | + | | Manufacturer = [[Irian Naval Systems|Irian Technologies]]<ref name=TRO3026Rp12>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', p. 124: "Explorer JumpShip Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3075p270>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 270: "Explorer JumpShip Profile"</ref> |
| Use = Touring Craft | | Use = Touring Craft | ||
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | ||
| − | | Cost = | + | | Cost = 243,725,792 [[C-Bills]]<ref name=MUL>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4145/explorer-jumpship MUL entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| Introduced = [[2703]]<ref name=TRO3026Rp12/><ref name=TRO3075p270/> | | Introduced = [[2703]]<ref name=TRO3026Rp12/><ref name=TRO3075p270/> | ||
| Mass = 50,000 tons | | Mass = 50,000 tons | ||
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| LF Battery = No | | LF Battery = No | ||
| Armament = None | | Armament = None | ||
| − | | Armor = 27 tons | + | | Armor = 27 tons [[Armor (Capital)|standard]] |
| DropShip Capacity = None | | DropShip Capacity = None | ||
| − | | Crew = | + | | Crew = 9<ref name=TRO3075p270/> |
| + | * 2 Officers | ||
| + | * 7 Enlisted | ||
| + | ---- | ||
| + | Bay Personnel: 20<br/> | ||
| + | First-class Passengers: 5<br/> | ||
| + | Second-class Passengers: 5<br/> | ||
| Grav Decks = 1 x 80 meters diameter | | Grav Decks = 1 x 80 meters diameter | ||
| − | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 3 | + | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 3/0 |
| − | | Heat Sinks = 79 | + | | Heat Sinks = 79 [[heat sink|single]] |
| Structural Integrity = 1 | | Structural Integrity = 1 | ||
| BV (1.0) = 424<ref name=TRO3026Rp12/><ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 107</ref> | | BV (1.0) = 424<ref name=TRO3026Rp12/><ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 107</ref> | ||
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Introduced at the height of the [[Star League]] as a touring craft to ferry VIPs and the wealthy elite, the '''''Explorer''''' class is the smallest [[JumpShip]] design still functional (though not in common use) in the modern [[Inner Sphere]].<ref name=TRO3026Rp12/><ref name=TRO3075p270/> | Introduced at the height of the [[Star League]] as a touring craft to ferry VIPs and the wealthy elite, the '''''Explorer''''' class is the smallest [[JumpShip]] design still functional (though not in common use) in the modern [[Inner Sphere]].<ref name=TRO3026Rp12/><ref name=TRO3075p270/> | ||
| − | The decline in interest even during the JumpShip-starved [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] era is due to the ''Explorer''' | + | The decline in interest even during the JumpShip-starved [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] era is due to the ''Explorer's'' inability to carry [[DropShips]]. Harking back to the earliest eras of interstellar travel, the ''Explorer'' class lacks a [[Docking hardpoint]] and relies entirely upon its own internally-carried quartet of [[small craft]] for interplanetary transit. The space that would have gone towards a hardpoint was instead devoted to cargo space and passenger accommodations, including an 80-meter [[Grav Deck]], an almost unheard-of luxury on such a small vessel. A large amount of automated systems allows the ship to be operated by half of the assigned crew if necessary, allowing the other staff to attend to the needs of the passengers.<ref name=TRO3026Rp12/><ref name=TRO3075p270/> |
| − | While a sought-after luxury item and status symbol during the golden age of the Star League, the number of '' | + | While a sought-after luxury item and status symbol during the golden age of the Star League, the number of ''Explorers'' has steadily declined due to combat losses and break-downs due to a lack of spare parts. The largest surviving concentration of ''Explorer''s resides with the class's original manufacturer, [[Irian Naval Systems]] of [[Clipperton]]. Circa [[3025]], IrTech's Technology Transfer division (ITT) retained about a dozen ''Explorer''-class vessels used by their field teams for exploration and marketing.<ref name=HM127>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 127: "Corporate Profiles - [Irian Technologies]"</ref> |
| − | Irian Technologies opted to convert their shipyards to the production of the smallest JumpShip in common use, the ''[[Scout]]'' class, during the early Succession Wars.<ref name=TRO3026Rp12/><ref name=TRO3075p270/> | + | Irian Technologies opted to convert their shipyards to the production of the smallest JumpShip in common use, the ''[[Scout (JumpShip class)|Scout]]'' class, during the early Succession Wars.<ref name=TRO3026Rp12/><ref name=TRO3075p270/> |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | The ''Explorer''-class is completely unarmed. Unable to rely on a carried DropShip's armament, it is protected only by its 27 tons of standard armor. This was intentional in the belief that the harmless design would escape notice and hostile intent. While this | + | The ''Explorer''-class is completely unarmed. Unable to rely on a carried DropShip's armament, it is protected only by its 27 tons of standard armor. This was intentional in the belief that the harmless design would escape notice and hostile intent. While this was a valid ''modus operandi'' during the Star League era, it led to the design suffering heavy losses during the unrestricted warfare of the Succession Wars.<ref name=TRO3026Rp12/><ref name=TRO3075p270/> |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | The ''Explorer'' has a single large cargo bay capable of storing | + | The ''Explorer'' has a single large cargo bay capable of storing 275 tons of cargo. Like the passengers, cargo is brought to and from the ship by its four assigned small craft.<ref name=TRO3026Rp12/><ref name=TRO3075p270/> |
| + | |||
| + | * Bay 1: Cargo (275.5 tons), 1 Door | ||
| + | * Bay 2: [[Small Craft]] (4), 2 Doors | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | The single known variant of the ''Explorer'' mounted a portable [[ | + | The single known variant of the ''Explorer'' mounted a portable [[hyperpulse generator]]. This absurdly expensive modification was only used by the ultra-rich, the largest corporations, and Star League government diplomats.<ref name=TRO3075p270/> |
During the [[Jihad]], unconfirmed reports told of ''Explorer'' class ships modified by [[Word of Blake]] operatives with [[Sub-Capital Weapons|Sub-Capital Weaponry]].<ref name=TRO3075p270/> | During the [[Jihad]], unconfirmed reports told of ''Explorer'' class ships modified by [[Word of Blake]] operatives with [[Sub-Capital Weapons|Sub-Capital Weaponry]].<ref name=TRO3075p270/> | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
* [[:Category:Individual Explorer-class JumpShips]] | * [[:Category:Individual Explorer-class JumpShips]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Gallery== | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | Explorer_JumpShip.jpg|Original ''Explorer'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised|TRO:3026 Revised]]'' | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 14:55, 29 April 2024
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| Explorer | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Irian Technologies[1][2] |
| Use | Touring Craft |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Cost | 243,725,792 C-Bills[3] |
| Introduced | 2703[1][2] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 50,000 tons |
| Length | 205 meters |
| Sail Diameter | 740 meters |
| Fuel | 75 tons (750) |
| Burn Rate | 9.77 |
| Top Thrust | 0.1 g |
| Sail Integrity | 3 |
| KF Drive Integrity | 2 |
| LF Battery | No |
| Armament | None |
| Armor | 27 tons standard |
| DropShip Capacity | None |
| Crew | 9[2]
Bay Personnel: 20 |
| Grav Decks | 1 x 80 meters diameter |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 3/0 |
| Heat Sinks | 79 single |
| Structural Integrity | 1 |
| BV (1.0) | 424[1][4] |
| BV (2.0) | 428[2] |
Contents
Description[edit]
Introduced at the height of the Star League as a touring craft to ferry VIPs and the wealthy elite, the Explorer class is the smallest JumpShip design still functional (though not in common use) in the modern Inner Sphere.[1][2]
The decline in interest even during the JumpShip-starved Succession Wars era is due to the Explorer's inability to carry DropShips. Harking back to the earliest eras of interstellar travel, the Explorer class lacks a Docking hardpoint and relies entirely upon its own internally-carried quartet of small craft for interplanetary transit. The space that would have gone towards a hardpoint was instead devoted to cargo space and passenger accommodations, including an 80-meter Grav Deck, an almost unheard-of luxury on such a small vessel. A large amount of automated systems allows the ship to be operated by half of the assigned crew if necessary, allowing the other staff to attend to the needs of the passengers.[1][2]
While a sought-after luxury item and status symbol during the golden age of the Star League, the number of Explorers has steadily declined due to combat losses and break-downs due to a lack of spare parts. The largest surviving concentration of Explorers resides with the class's original manufacturer, Irian Naval Systems of Clipperton. Circa 3025, IrTech's Technology Transfer division (ITT) retained about a dozen Explorer-class vessels used by their field teams for exploration and marketing.[5]
Irian Technologies opted to convert their shipyards to the production of the smallest JumpShip in common use, the Scout class, during the early Succession Wars.[1][2]
Armament[edit]
The Explorer-class is completely unarmed. Unable to rely on a carried DropShip's armament, it is protected only by its 27 tons of standard armor. This was intentional in the belief that the harmless design would escape notice and hostile intent. While this was a valid modus operandi during the Star League era, it led to the design suffering heavy losses during the unrestricted warfare of the Succession Wars.[1][2]
Cargo[edit]
The Explorer has a single large cargo bay capable of storing 275 tons of cargo. Like the passengers, cargo is brought to and from the ship by its four assigned small craft.[1][2]
- Bay 1: Cargo (275.5 tons), 1 Door
- Bay 2: Small Craft (4), 2 Doors
Variants[edit]
The single known variant of the Explorer mounted a portable hyperpulse generator. This absurdly expensive modification was only used by the ultra-rich, the largest corporations, and Star League government diplomats.[2]
During the Jihad, unconfirmed reports told of Explorer class ships modified by Word of Blake operatives with Sub-Capital Weaponry.[2]
See Also[edit]
Gallery[edit]
Original Explorer from TRO:3026 Revised
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Technical Readout: 3026 Revised, p. 124: "Explorer JumpShip Profile"
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 Technical Readout: 3075, p. 270: "Explorer JumpShip Profile"
- ↑ MUL entry for the Explorer
- ↑ Combat Operations, p. 107
- ↑ House Marik (The Free Worlds League), p. 127: "Corporate Profiles - [Irian Technologies]"