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Line 2: | image = Hamilcar TRO3057r.png | image = Hamilcar TRO3057r.png | name = ''Hamilcar'' | name = ''Hamilcar'' − | manufacturer = [[Irian Naval Systems]]<ref name=O:FWLp12>''Objectives: Free Worlds League'', p. 12: "Clipperton"</ref> + | manufacturer = [[Irian Technologies]]<ref name=TRO57R/> | production year=3054 | production year=3054 | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4259/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4259/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> Line 44:
Line 44: When first revealed, many observers wrote the design off as a poorly designed raider, neither a fighter nor 'Mech carrier. Opinions changed when the ''Hamilcar'' first saw action, defeating a group of terrorists that had seized a cargo station at the L2 point of [[Concord]]. In a showpiece of integrated action between the DropShip, [[Jump Jet]] equipped [[BattleMechs]] and [[aerospace fighters]], the ship and its cargo geared towards acting as a zero-g combat unit, the unit descended on the station and vented the station's atmosphere while a second lance simultaneously landed on the hull of the rebel ''[[Mule]]''. The terrorists quickly surrendered.<ref name=TRO57R/> When first revealed, many observers wrote the design off as a poorly designed raider, neither a fighter nor 'Mech carrier. Opinions changed when the ''Hamilcar'' first saw action, defeating a group of terrorists that had seized a cargo station at the L2 point of [[Concord]]. In a showpiece of integrated action between the DropShip, [[Jump Jet]] equipped [[BattleMechs]] and [[aerospace fighters]], the ship and its cargo geared towards acting as a zero-g combat unit, the unit descended on the station and vented the station's atmosphere while a second lance simultaneously landed on the hull of the rebel ''[[Mule]]''. The terrorists quickly surrendered.<ref name=TRO57R/> − However, beyond its rather niche role and unusual design features, the ''Hamilcar'' is a relatively mediocre design at best, hampered by a mere 80 tons of fuel, scant cargo space, limited weapons array, and a paltry 35 tons of armor. The vessel is so focused on operating in concert with its 'Mechs and fighter screen that it isn't a viable combatant without them.<ref name=TRO57R>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', pp. 30–31: "Hamilcar Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO57>''Technical Readout: 3057'', pp. 32–33: "Hamilcar Profile"</ref> + However, beyond its rather niche role and unusual design features, the ''Hamilcar'' is a relatively mediocre design at best, hampered by a mere 80 tons of fuel, scant cargo space, limited weapons array, and a paltry 35 tons of armor. The vessel is so focused on operating in concert with its 'Mechs and fighter screen that it isn't a viable combatant without them.<ref name=TRO57R>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', p. 30-31 - "Hamilcar Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO57>''Technical Readout: 3057'', p. 32-33 - "Hamilcar Profile"</ref> ==Armament== ==Armament==
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When first revealed, many observers wrote the design off as a poorly designed raider, neither a fighter nor 'Mech carrier. Opinions changed when the ''Hamilcar'' first saw action, defeating a group of terrorists that had seized a cargo station at the L2 point of [[Concord]]. In a showpiece of integrated action between the DropShip, [[Jump Jet]] equipped [[BattleMechs]] and [[aerospace fighters]], the ship and its cargo geared towards acting as a zero-g combat unit, the unit descended on the station and vented the station's atmosphere while a second lance simultaneously landed on the hull of the rebel ''[[Mule]]''. The terrorists quickly surrendered.<ref name=TRO57R/> | When first revealed, many observers wrote the design off as a poorly designed raider, neither a fighter nor 'Mech carrier. Opinions changed when the ''Hamilcar'' first saw action, defeating a group of terrorists that had seized a cargo station at the L2 point of [[Concord]]. In a showpiece of integrated action between the DropShip, [[Jump Jet]] equipped [[BattleMechs]] and [[aerospace fighters]], the ship and its cargo geared towards acting as a zero-g combat unit, the unit descended on the station and vented the station's atmosphere while a second lance simultaneously landed on the hull of the rebel ''[[Mule]]''. The terrorists quickly surrendered.<ref name=TRO57R/> | ||
| − | However, beyond its rather niche role and unusual design features, the ''Hamilcar'' is a relatively mediocre design at best, hampered by a mere 80 tons of fuel, scant cargo space, limited weapons array, and a paltry 35 tons of armor. The vessel is so focused on operating in concert with its 'Mechs and fighter screen that it isn't a viable combatant without them.<ref name=TRO57R>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', | + | However, beyond its rather niche role and unusual design features, the ''Hamilcar'' is a relatively mediocre design at best, hampered by a mere 80 tons of fuel, scant cargo space, limited weapons array, and a paltry 35 tons of armor. The vessel is so focused on operating in concert with its 'Mechs and fighter screen that it isn't a viable combatant without them.<ref name=TRO57R>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', p. 30-31 - "Hamilcar Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO57>''Technical Readout: 3057'', p. 32-33 - "Hamilcar Profile"</ref> |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||