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{{otheruses|the K-1 "DropShuttle" class of small craft|the ''DropShuttle'' type of spacecraft|DropShuttle}} | {{otheruses|the K-1 "DropShuttle" class of small craft|the ''DropShuttle'' type of spacecraft|DropShuttle}} | ||
{{InfoBoxSmallCraft | {{InfoBoxSmallCraft | ||
| − | | image = [[Image:K-1. | + | | image = [[Image:Dropshuttle K-1 TRO3057r.png|191px]] |
| Name = K-1 DropShuttle | | Name = K-1 DropShuttle | ||
| Manufacturer = [[BBP Industries]] <br> [[Brigadier Corporation]] <br> [[Sacrado Industries]] <br> [[Shipil Company]] | | Manufacturer = [[BBP Industries]] <br> [[Brigadier Corporation]] <br> [[Sacrado Industries]] <br> [[Shipil Company]] | ||
| production year=2536 | | production year=2536 | ||
| − | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4100/ MUL | + | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4100/ MUL Online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| Use = DropShuttle | | Use = DropShuttle | ||
| Type (Shape) = Civilian Spheroid | | Type (Shape) = Civilian Spheroid | ||
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | ||
| − | | Cost = 9,261,250 | + | | Cost = 9,261,250 C-Bills |
| − | | Mass = 200 | + | | Mass = 200 tons |
| Structural Integrity = 6 | | Structural Integrity = 6 | ||
| Length = 28 | | Length = 28 | ||
| Line 17: | Line 17: | ||
| Maximum Thrust = 3 g | | Maximum Thrust = 3 g | ||
| Fuel = 30 tons | | Fuel = 30 tons | ||
| − | | Burn Rate = | + | | Burn Rate = 1.84 days<ref name=TR3057R-173>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', p. 173 "K-1 DropShuttle"</ref> |
| − | | Armament = | + | | Armament = <span></span> |
| − | | Armor = | + | * 1x [[LRM-5]] |
| − | | Crew = | + | * 4x [[medium laser]] |
| + | * 1x [[small laser]] | ||
| + | | Armor = 21 tons standard | ||
| + | | Crew = 4 | ||
| + | | Passengers = 6 | ||
| Heat Sinks = 10 | | Heat Sinks = 10 | ||
| BV (1.0) = 912<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 197</ref> | | BV (1.0) = 912<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 197</ref> | ||
| BV (2.0) = 1,146 | | BV (2.0) = 1,146 | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The spheroid counterpart to the [[KR-61]] Long Range Shuttle, the '''K-1'''-class DropShuttle is technically a [[small craft]] and notably also the smallest space vehicle equipped with a [[Docking Collar]] for attaching to a [[JumpShip]] in the fashion of a [[DropShip]] (an unusual feature for a small craft).<br />It should be noted that "DropShuttle" is a misnomer, as the K-1 is not a [[DropShuttle]] in the technical sense. | + | The spheroid counterpart to the [[KR-61]] Long Range Shuttle, the '''K-1'''-class DropShuttle is technically a [[small craft]] and notably also the smallest space vehicle equipped with a [[Docking Collar]] for attaching to a [[JumpShip]] in the fashion of a [[DropShip]] (an unusual feature for a small craft; see Notes below).<ref name=DaJ-73>''DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary'', p. 73 "K-1 Class DropShuttle"</ref> <ref name=TR3057-175>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', p. 175 "K-1 DropShuttle"</ref> <ref name=TR3057R-173/> <br />It should be noted that "DropShuttle" is a misnomer, as the K-1 is not a [[DropShuttle]] in the technical sense. |
| − | Originally designed in the [[Star League era]] when JumpShips were plentiful and passage aboard them frequent and inexpensive, the K-1 was used for "hops" to neighboring star systems. With the increasing rarity of JumpShips and travel aboard them at a premium since the early [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], the greater passenger and cargo capacity of regular [[DropShip]]s has seen the K-1 DropShuttle relegated to the role other long range shuttles have. | + | Originally designed in the [[Star League era]] when JumpShips were plentiful and passage aboard them frequent and inexpensive, the K-1 was used for "hops" to neighboring star systems. With the increasing rarity of JumpShips and travel aboard them at a premium since the early [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], the greater passenger and cargo capacity of regular [[DropShip]]s has seen the K-1 DropShuttle relegated to the role other long range shuttles have.<ref name=DaJ-73/> The [[Clans]] are noted to still use the K-1 in its intended role. <ref name=TR3057-175/> <ref name=TR3057R-173/> |
| − | A tiny booth is mentioned aboard the K-1 DropShuttle ''[[Columbus (Individual K-1-class DropShuttle)|Columbus]]'' that serves as both the vessel's breakfast table and a | + | A tiny booth is mentioned aboard the K-1 DropShuttle ''[[Columbus (Individual K-1-class DropShuttle)|Columbus]]'' that serves as both the vessel's breakfast table and a midday workstation. It is unknown if this is a standard feature on K-1 type craft. Similarly, it is mentioned that the cramped cockpit features three seats.<ref>''Forgotten Worlds'', Book One</ref> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | Due to the long range of the craft, the K-1 is outfitted with a minimum of defensive weaponry consisting of single [[LRM-5]] and [[ | + | Due to the long range of the craft, the K-1 is outfitted with a minimum of defensive weaponry consisting of single [[LRM-5]] and [[medium laser]] mounted in the nose, another medium laser on each side, and a [[small laser|small]] and medium laser pointing directly aft. <ref name=TR3057-175/> <ref name=TR3057R-173/> |
| + | |||
| + | The ship's hull is protected by 21 tons of standard armor, with a large portion of the armor focused in the bow with a lesser amount of the armor in the sides.<ref name=TR3057R-173/> | ||
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | The K-1 features sixteen point five tons of cargo capacity and berths for six passengers in steerage compartment.<ref | + | The K-1 features sixteen point five tons of cargo capacity and berths for six passengers in steerage compartment.<ref name=TR3057R-173/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;K-1C : Introduced in [[2914]], the [[Clan]] version of the venerable K-1, while still classified as a "civilian" vessel, carries better armor as well as a weapons array consisting five [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s. It is almost identical in all other respects. BV (1.0) = 1,413<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 198</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,681 | + | *;K-1C : Introduced in [[2914]], the [[Clan]] version of the venerable K-1, while still classified as a "civilian" vessel, carries better armor as well as a weapons array consisting of five [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s. It is almost identical in all other respects.<ref name=TR3057-175/> <ref name=TR3057R-173/> BV (1.0) = 1,413<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 198</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,681 |
| − | == | + | ==Gallery== |
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | K1.png|Original image of ''K-1'' Dropshuttle from ''[[DropShips and JumpShips|DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary]]'' | |
| + | Dropshuttle K-1 TRO3057r.png|Image of ''K-1'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3057|TRO:3057]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | * The implied ability of the K-1 to function as a small craft or alternatively as a DropShip for jump purposes technically violates game rules and unit construction rules; there is no established [[Quirk]] either for this unique feature (except arguably "Illegal Design"). Further, this dual nature would seem to go against existing rulings and explanations how [[K-F boom]]s and [[hardpoint]]s work.<br />A possible solution to the conundrum is the assumption that the K-1 does in fact ''not'' dock to a hardpoint like a DropShip does (with a K-F boom connection); instead, it just makes use of the standard docking adapter and is small enough to fit inside the jump bubble during a jump even without making any extra effort to extend the K-F field around itself. | ||
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| + | * As of this writing, there is no updated BattleValue listed on Master Unit List.<ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4100/dropshuttle-k-1 K-1 DropShuttle - No BV2 listed.]</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' | + | * ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' |
| − | *''[[DropShips and JumpShips]]'' | + | * ''[[DropShips and JumpShips]]'' |
| − | *''Forgotten Worlds'', Book One | + | * ''[[Forgotten Worlds]]'', Book One |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' |
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[[Category:Small Craft classes]] | [[Category:Small Craft classes]] | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category: DropShuttle classes]] |
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Latest revision as of 19:19, 25 December 2023
- This article is about the K-1 "DropShuttle" class of small craft. For the DropShuttle type of spacecraft, see DropShuttle.
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| K-1 DropShuttle | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | BBP Industries Brigadier Corporation Sacrado Industries Shipil Company |
| Production Year | 2536[1] |
| Use | DropShuttle |
| Type (Shape) | Civilian Spheroid |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Cost | 9,261,250 C-Bills |
| Introduced | |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 200 tons |
| Structural Integrity | 6 |
| Length | 28 |
| Engine (Type) | Pratt & Whitney 400 |
| Safe Thrust | 2 g |
| Maximum Thrust | 3 g |
| Fuel | 30 tons |
| Burn Rate | 1.84 days[2] |
| Armament |
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| Armor | 21 tons standard |
| Heat Sinks | 10 |
| Crew | 4 |
| Passengers | 6 |
| BV (1.0) | 912[3] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,146 |
Contents
Description[edit]
The spheroid counterpart to the KR-61 Long Range Shuttle, the K-1-class DropShuttle is technically a small craft and notably also the smallest space vehicle equipped with a Docking Collar for attaching to a JumpShip in the fashion of a DropShip (an unusual feature for a small craft; see Notes below).[4] [5] [2]
It should be noted that "DropShuttle" is a misnomer, as the K-1 is not a DropShuttle in the technical sense.
Originally designed in the Star League era when JumpShips were plentiful and passage aboard them frequent and inexpensive, the K-1 was used for "hops" to neighboring star systems. With the increasing rarity of JumpShips and travel aboard them at a premium since the early Succession Wars, the greater passenger and cargo capacity of regular DropShips has seen the K-1 DropShuttle relegated to the role other long range shuttles have.[4] The Clans are noted to still use the K-1 in its intended role. [5] [2]
A tiny booth is mentioned aboard the K-1 DropShuttle Columbus that serves as both the vessel's breakfast table and a midday workstation. It is unknown if this is a standard feature on K-1 type craft. Similarly, it is mentioned that the cramped cockpit features three seats.[6]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
Due to the long range of the craft, the K-1 is outfitted with a minimum of defensive weaponry consisting of single LRM-5 and medium laser mounted in the nose, another medium laser on each side, and a small and medium laser pointing directly aft. [5] [2]
The ship's hull is protected by 21 tons of standard armor, with a large portion of the armor focused in the bow with a lesser amount of the armor in the sides.[2]
Cargo[edit]
The K-1 features sixteen point five tons of cargo capacity and berths for six passengers in steerage compartment.[2]
Variants[edit]
Gallery[edit]
Original image of K-1 Dropshuttle from DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary
Image of K-1 from TRO:3057
Notes[edit]
- The implied ability of the K-1 to function as a small craft or alternatively as a DropShip for jump purposes technically violates game rules and unit construction rules; there is no established Quirk either for this unique feature (except arguably "Illegal Design"). Further, this dual nature would seem to go against existing rulings and explanations how K-F booms and hardpoints work.
A possible solution to the conundrum is the assumption that the K-1 does in fact not dock to a hardpoint like a DropShip does (with a K-F boom connection); instead, it just makes use of the standard docking adapter and is small enough to fit inside the jump bubble during a jump even without making any extra effort to extend the K-F field around itself.
- As of this writing, there is no updated BattleValue listed on Master Unit List.[8]
References[edit]
- ↑ MUL Online date for the K-1
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Technical Readout: 3057 Revised, p. 173 "K-1 DropShuttle"
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 197
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary, p. 73 "K-1 Class DropShuttle"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Technical Readout: 3057 Revised, p. 175 "K-1 DropShuttle"
- ↑ Forgotten Worlds, Book One
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 198
- ↑ K-1 DropShuttle - No BV2 listed.