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| BV (2.0) = 10,750<ref>''TRO:3075'' p. 196 - BattleValue 2.0</ref><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/7149/model-96c-howdah-sds-command-ship MUL Profile with Battle Value/Introduction Date for the Howdah SDS Command Ship]</ref>
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| BV (2.0) = 10,750<ref>''TRO:3075'' p. 196 - BattleValue 2.0</ref><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/7149/model-96c-howdah-sds-command-ship MUL Profile with Battle Value/Introduction Date for the ''Howdah'' SDS Command Ship]</ref>
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
The '''Model 96C''' SDS Command Ship, also known as the '''''Howdah''''', was a Drone Command ship used by [[Star League Defense Forces]] to control Drone Fighter Spacecraft.
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The '''Model 96C''' [[SDS]] Command Ship, also known as the '''"''Howdah''"''', was a drone command ship employed by [[Star League Defense Forces]] to control drone fighter spacecraft.
Commissioned in [[2695]], the Howdah was originally was based on a early variant of the Model 96 Space Tug. The ship's primary function was to house a Human-controlled ATAC systems, these robotic fighter craft would operate from the ship. Aside from it's role of providing a mobile drone controlling platform, the also ship would act as Aerospace Drone Fighter Carrier, which it would control half dozen dones and maintain them.
 
  
When it was first commissioned, the ship drone fighter compliment would include a half dozen [[Swiftstar|MK20 “SwiftStar” Robotic Drones]], which were later replaced with over the decades by the [[BlackWasp|Mk30 Blackwasp]] and later [[Voidseeker|Mk39 Voidseeker]] Robotic fighters.  
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Commissioned in [[2695]], the ''Howdah'' was originally was based on a early variant of the [[Model 96]] "''Elephant''" space tug. Aside from its role of providing a mobile drone controlling platform, the ship would also act as aerospace drone fighter carrier, controllin and maintaining a half dozen dones.
  
The ship would see service during the [[Star League Civil War]], and ultimately all be scuttled by order General [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] as part his efforts to destroy all SDS related technology.<ref>''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1'', p. 171-172 - Model 96C ''Howdah'' - Detailed background of the ''Howdah''</ref>
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When it was first commissioned, the drone fighter compliment would comprise of a half dozen [[Swiftstar|MK20 ''SwiftStar'' Robotic Drones]], which were replaced over the decades with [[BlackWasp|Mk30 ''Blackwasp'']] and later [[Voidseeker|Mk39 ''Voidseeker'']] robotic fighters.
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The ''Howdah'' saw service during the [[Star League Civil War]], and ultimately all were scuttled by order General [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] as part his efforts to destroy all SDS related technology.<ref>''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1'', p. 171-172 - Model 96C ''Howdah'' - Detailed background of the ''Howdah''</ref>
  
 
==Armament and Capacities==
 
==Armament and Capacities==
The Howdah shares much of the 2650 update of the Model 96 Elephant's armor, engine, [[Tug Adapter]], and weapons. This version of the Model 96, has does not include Extended Ranged PPCs, which later versions of Elephant does have. For protection, the ship is armored with 77 tons of Ferro-Aluminum armor, with slightly more of this thick armor protection found on it's nose.  
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The ''Howdah'' shares much of the [[2650]] update of the Model 96 ''Elephant'''s armor, engine, [[tug adapter]], and weapons. Unlike later versions of the ''Elephant'' it does not feature [[Extended Range PPC]]s. For protection, the ship is armored with 77 tons of [[Ferro-Aluminium]] armor, with slightly more of this thick armor protection found on the nose.
  
The Howdah's weapons bays are laid out as followed;
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The weapons bays are laid out as follows:
*Nose Section: [[ER Large Laser]] with two [[Medium Laser]]s, four standard [[PPC]]s, two [[Gauss Rifle]]s and an [[Artemis IV Fire Control System]] guided [[LRM-10]] launcher.
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*Nose Section: [[ER Large Laser]] with two [[Medium Laser]]s, four standard [[PPC]]s, two [[Gauss Rifle]]s and an [[Artemis IV Fire Control System]]-guided [[LRM-10]] launcher;
*Forward Side Arcs : One bay contains a ER Large Laser with two Medium Lasers, along with two standard PPCs, two Gauss Rifles and an Artemis guided LRM-10 launcher
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*Forward Side Arcs : One bay contains a ER Large Laser with two Medium Lasers, along with two standard PPCs, two Gauss Rifles and an Artemis guided LRM-10 launcher;
*Aft Arcs: Two standard PPCs, a pair of PPCs, pair of Medium Lasers and two Gauss Rifles in their own respected weapons bays
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*Aft Arcs: Two standard PPCs, a pair of PPCs, a pair of Medium Lasers and two Gauss Rifles in their own weapons bays;
 
*Aft Arc: This section of the ship has quad of ER Large Lasers, a pair of Medium Lasers and Artemis IV Guided LRM Launcher.
 
*Aft Arc: This section of the ship has quad of ER Large Lasers, a pair of Medium Lasers and Artemis IV Guided LRM Launcher.
  
For it's primary mission as a Drone Command Ship & Aerospace Carrier, the Howdah has a [[Autonomous Tactical Analysis Computer]], which handle upwards to 20 Drones at a time.
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For its primary mission as a drone command ship and aerospace fighter carrier, the ''Howdah'' features an [[Autonomous Tactical Analysis Computer]] (ATAC), which can handle up to 20 drones at a time.
  
 
==Cargo==
 
==Cargo==
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==Related Designs==
 
==Related Designs==
*; [[Elephant|Model 96 "Elephant"]]: The original variant introduced in 2600 which was version of the Howdah was based on. Early version of the Howdah were converted Elephants 2600 of this version prior to the Howdah gaining it's own production line.<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', Model 96 Type DropShip "Elephant" - Early version mentioned as base model of the Howdah.p. 86</ref><ref>''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1'', p. 171-172 - Model 96C ''Howdah'' - Detailed background of the ''Howdah'' originating based on the original version of the Model 96 Type "Elephant" Cass DropShip</ref>
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*; [[Elephant|Model 96 "Elephant"]]: The base design from [[2600]] on which the ''Howdah'' was based. Early version of the ''Howdah'' were converted ''Elephant''s of this version, prior to the ''Howdah'' getting its own production line.<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 86, Model 96 Type DropShip "Elephant" - Early version mentioned as base model of the ''Howdah''.</ref><ref>''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1'', p. 171-172 - Model 96C ''Howdah'' - Detailed background of the ''Howdah'' originating based on the original version of the Model 96 Type "Elephant" Cass DropShip</ref>
 
 
 
 
==Notes==
 
*Information about this DropShip and Record Sheets for it are only found in the Historical: Liberation of Terra, Volume 2
 
*As of this writing no known example of this ship surviving beyond the [[Star League Era]].
 
  
 
==See Also==
 
==See Also==
 
* [[:Category:Individual Howdah-class DropShips]]
 
* [[:Category:Individual Howdah-class DropShips]]
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*As of this writing there are no known examples of this class surviving beyond the [[Star League Era]].
  
 
==References==
 
==References==

Revision as of 03:57, 25 June 2019

Howdah.JPG
Model 96C Howdah
Production information
Manufacturer Nimakachi Fusion Products Limited
Production Year 2695[1]
Use Tug / SDS Controller Ship
Type Military Spheroid
Tech Base Inner Sphere
Technical specifications
Mass 15,000 tons
Structural Integrity 25
Length 150 meters
Width 68 meters
Height 68 meters
Drive System PlasmaStar Interplanetary Drives
Safe Thrust 5
Max Thrust 8
Fuel (tons) 700
Fuel (days) 1.84
Armament 10 x Gauss Rifles
12 x PPCs
11 x ER Large Lasers
4 x LRM 10+ArtIV
10 x Medium Lasers
Armor 77 tons Ferro-Aluminum armor
Nose = 371
Sides = 325
Aft = 279
Crew 9 Officers
38 Enlisted/Non-rated
9 Gunners
10 Bay personnel
Passengers None
Heat Sinks 200 (400)
BV (2.0) 10,750[2][3]


Description

The Model 96C SDS Command Ship, also known as the "Howdah", was a drone command ship employed by Star League Defense Forces to control drone fighter spacecraft.

Commissioned in 2695, the Howdah was originally was based on a early variant of the Model 96 "Elephant" space tug. Aside from its role of providing a mobile drone controlling platform, the ship would also act as aerospace drone fighter carrier, controllin and maintaining a half dozen dones.

When it was first commissioned, the drone fighter compliment would comprise of a half dozen MK20 SwiftStar Robotic Drones, which were replaced over the decades with Mk30 Blackwasp and later Mk39 Voidseeker robotic fighters.

The Howdah saw service during the Star League Civil War, and ultimately all were scuttled by order General Aleksandr Kerensky as part his efforts to destroy all SDS related technology.[4]

Armament and Capacities

The Howdah shares much of the 2650 update of the Model 96 Elephant's armor, engine, tug adapter, and weapons. Unlike later versions of the Elephant it does not feature Extended Range PPCs. For protection, the ship is armored with 77 tons of Ferro-Aluminium armor, with slightly more of this thick armor protection found on the nose.

The weapons bays are laid out as follows:

  • Nose Section: ER Large Laser with two Medium Lasers, four standard PPCs, two Gauss Rifles and an Artemis IV Fire Control System-guided LRM-10 launcher;
  • Forward Side Arcs : One bay contains a ER Large Laser with two Medium Lasers, along with two standard PPCs, two Gauss Rifles and an Artemis guided LRM-10 launcher;
  • Aft Arcs: Two standard PPCs, a pair of PPCs, a pair of Medium Lasers and two Gauss Rifles in their own weapons bays;
  • Aft Arc: This section of the ship has quad of ER Large Lasers, a pair of Medium Lasers and Artemis IV Guided LRM Launcher.

For its primary mission as a drone command ship and aerospace fighter carrier, the Howdah features an Autonomous Tactical Analysis Computer (ATAC), which can handle up to 20 drones at a time.

Cargo

  • Bay 1: Cargo (1,462 tons) - 1 Door
  • Bay 2: Small Craft (2) - 2 Doors
  • Bay 3: ARTS Fighter Cubicles (6) - 4 Doors

Related Designs

  • Model 96 "Elephant"
    The base design from 2600 on which the Howdah was based. Early version of the Howdah were converted Elephants of this version, prior to the Howdah getting its own production line.[5][6]

See Also

References

  1. MUL online date for the Howdah
  2. TRO:3075 p. 196 - BattleValue 2.0
  3. MUL Profile with Battle Value/Introduction Date for the Howdah SDS Command Ship
  4. Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1, p. 171-172 - Model 96C Howdah - Detailed background of the Howdah
  5. Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 86, Model 96 Type DropShip "Elephant" - Early version mentioned as base model of the Howdah.
  6. Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1, p. 171-172 - Model 96C Howdah - Detailed background of the Howdah originating based on the original version of the Model 96 Type "Elephant" Cass DropShip

Bibliography