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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> | + | | 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 | + | 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. |
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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 | + | 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, [[ | + | 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 | + | 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 | + | *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 | + | *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 | + | *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 | + | 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 | + | *; [[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> |
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
* [[:Category:Individual Howdah-class DropShips]] | * [[:Category:Individual Howdah-class DropShips]] | ||
+ | *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
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] |
Contents
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
- Category:Individual Howdah-class DropShips
- As of this writing there are no known examples of this class surviving beyond the Star League Era.
References
- ↑ MUL online date for the Howdah
- ↑ TRO:3075 p. 196 - BattleValue 2.0
- ↑ MUL Profile with Battle Value/Introduction Date for the Howdah SDS Command Ship
- ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1, p. 171-172 - Model 96C Howdah - Detailed background of the Howdah
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 86, Model 96 Type DropShip "Elephant" - Early version mentioned as base model of the Howdah.
- ↑ 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