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| Name = Lysander Submarine-Carrier
 
| Name = Lysander Submarine-Carrier
 
| Manufacturer = Various
 
| Manufacturer = Various
| Use = Submersible Aircraft Carrier,<br/> Artillery Support Vessel
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| Use = Submersible Aircraft Carrier <br/> Artillery Support Vessel
 
| Tech Base = Inner Sphere
 
| Tech Base = Inner Sphere
 
| Chassis Type (Size) = Naval Vessel (Large, Template D)
 
| Chassis Type (Size) = Naval Vessel (Large, Template D)
| Cost = 250,000,000 C-bills<ref name=TROVA>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex'', p. 178</ref>
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| Cost = 250,000,000 C-bills<ref name=TROVA>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex'' p. 178</ref>
 
| Introduced = [[3047]]<ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4554/lysander-carrier-submarine-standard MUL Profile for the Lysander Carrier Submarine - Introduction Year.]</ref>
 
| Introduced = [[3047]]<ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4554/lysander-carrier-submarine-standard MUL Profile for the Lysander Carrier Submarine - Introduction Year.]</ref>
 
| Mass = 26,000 tons
 
| Mass = 26,000 tons
 
| Top Speed = 32.4 km/h
 
| Top Speed = 32.4 km/h
| Power Plant = [[Fusion engine|Fusion]]
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| Power Plant = [[Fusion Engine|Fusion]]  
 
| Fuel (Type/Range) = Unlimited
 
| Fuel (Type/Range) = Unlimited
| Fire Control System = [[Advanced Fire Control|Advanced]]
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| Armament = 12 x [[ER Large Lasers]] <br/> 6 x [[ER Medium Lasers]] <br/> 4 x [[LR Torpedo 20|LR Torpedo 20s]] <br/> 8 x [[SR Torpedo 6|SR Torpedo 6s]] <br/> 8 x [[Arrow IV|Arrow IV Launchers]]<ref>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 178</ref>
| Armament = <span></span>
 
* 12x [[ER large laser]]
 
* 6x [[ER medium laser]]
 
* 4x [[LRT-20]]
 
* 8x [[SRT-6]]
 
* 8x [[Arrow IV]]
 
 
| Heat Sinks = 174
 
| Heat Sinks = 174
| Armor = Unspecified
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| Armor = 78 tons ([[BAR]] 10)
| BAR = [[BAR|10]]
 
| comsys = Unspecified
 
| T&T = Unspecified
 
 
| Crew = 19 Officers<br/>60 Enlisted<br/>50 Gunners<br/>80 Bay Personnel
 
| Crew = 19 Officers<br/>60 Enlisted<br/>50 Gunners<br/>80 Bay Personnel
 
| BV (1.0) =  
 
| BV (1.0) =  
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==Description==
 
==Description==
The '''Lysander'''-class submarine carrier was a creation of the [[Draconis Combine]] during the late 3040s, by order of [[Theodore Kurita]]. The [[Wet Navy|wet naval]] carrier was created due to the difficulties the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]] encountered while fighting on oceanic worlds during the [[War of 3039]], such as [[Athenry]]. The Lysander was designed to provide a substantial presence at sea and a mobile base for aerospace craft for defense against orbital threats, submerging to protect itself and its aerospace assets from orbital fire.<ref name=TROVA/><ref name=TROVAr>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 178</ref>
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The '''''Lysander'''''-class submarine carrier was a creation of the [[Draconis Combine]] during the late 3040s, by order of [[Theodore Kurita]]. The carrier was created due to the difficulties the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]] encountered while fighting on oceanic worlds during the [[War of 3039]], such as [[Athenry]]. The ''Lysander'' was designed to provide a substantial presence at sea and a mobile base for aerospace craft for defense against orbital threats, submerging to protect itself and its aerospace assets from orbital fire.<ref name=TROVA/><ref name=TROVAr>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 178</ref>
  
Due to the ship's size, each Lysander must be built on-site by companies on their respective water-dominated worlds, though the cost allows for companies on these worlds to turn a considerable profit. These carriers saw action during the [[Combine-Ghost Bear War]], where some were deployed at sea for up to six months.<ref name=TROVA/><ref name=TROVAr/>
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Due to the ship's size, each ''Lysander'' must be built on-site by companies on their respective water-dominated worlds, though their costs allow for companies on these worlds to turn a considerable profit. These carriers saw action during the [[Combine-Ghost Bear War]], where some were deployed at sea for up to six months.<ref name=TROVA/><ref name=TROVAr/>
  
During the [[Jihad]], Athenry was attacked by the [[Word of Blake]]. Several Lysanders evaded capture and continued to fight the Word of Blake until the planet was liberated. Apparently the Word of Blake was impressed by the Lysander and the [[Argo submersible carrier]]; some intelligence analysts think that they based their [[Wyrm SDS Submersible Fortress|Wyrm]] [[SDS]] fortress on the Lysander and Argo.<ref>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 168</ref>
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During the [[Jihad]], Athenry was attacked by the [[Word of Blake]]. Several ''Lysanders'' evaded capture and continued to fight the Word of Blake until the planet was liberated. Apparently the Word of Blake was impressed by the ''Lysander'' and the [[Argo Submersible Carrier|''Argo'' submersible carrier]]; some intelligence analysts think that they based their ''[[Wyrm]]'' [[SDS]] fortress on the ''Lysander'' and ''Argo''.<ref>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 168</ref>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
The Lysander is designed to carry five [[Squadron|squadrons]] of aircraft, which act as the ship's principal offensive weapon. Usually, a Lysander will carry four fighter-type aircraft squadrons, either aerospace or VSTOL-capable conventional types, and a single [[VTOL]] squadron, including search-and-rescue and early warning types. Aircraft are stored in thirty fighter bays, while takeoff/landing is provided for by six [[helipad]]s.<ref name=TROVAr/>
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The ''Lysander'' is designed to carry five [[Squadron|squadrons]] of aircraft, which act as the ship's principle offensive weapon. Usually, a ''Lysander'' will carry four fighter-type aircraft squadrons, either aerospace or VSTOL-capable conventional types, and a single [[VTOL]] squadron, including search-and-rescue and early-warning types. Aircraft are stored in thirty fighters bays, while takeoff/landing is provided for by six [[helipad]]s.<ref name=TROVAr/>
  
Weapons on the Lysander includes eight [[ER large laser]]s and six [[ER medium laser]]s mounted on a single turret. Mounted in the ship's bow are four additional ER large lasers, four [[LRT-20|twenty-tube long-range torpedo launchers]], and four [[SRT-6|six-tube short-range torpedo launchers]]. Another four rear-firing six-tube short-range torpedo launchers are mounted in the aft section. For artillery support, the ship carries eight box-launched [[Arrow IV]] launchers; these can be fired either submerged a few meters below or on the surface. The total amount of ammunition stored on the ship includes eight tons of Arrow IV missiles, eight tons of SR and four tons of LR torpedoes. All of the ship's weapons are guided by an [[advanced fire control]] system.<ref name=TROVAr/>
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Weapons on the ''Lysander'' includes eight [[ER large laser]]s and six [[ER medium laser]]s mounted on a single turret. Mounted in the ship's bow are four additional ER large lasers, four [[LRT-20|twenty-tube long-range torpedo launchers]], and four [[SRT-6|six-tube short-range torpedo launchers]]. Another four rear-firing six-tube short-range torpedo launchers are mounted in the aft section. For artillery support, the ship carries eight box-launched [[Arrow IV]] launchers; these can be fired either submerged a few meters below or on the surface. The total amount of ammunition stored on the ship includes eight tons of Arrow IV missiles, eight tons of SR and four tons of LR torpedoes. All of the ship's weapons are guided by an [[advanced fire control]] system.<ref name=TROVAr/>
  
A massive 1,404-ton [[fusion engine]], large enough to supply a city, propels the Lysander to a cruising speed of 21.6 km/h. When used in conjunction with advanced air and water reclamation systems, the range and endurance of the submersible is limited only by its massive cargo capacity and willingness of the crew to live in cramped conditions. The ship is protected by 78 tons of armoring and receives additional protection from a [[Guardian ECM]]. The ship's hull also uses an advanced composite material to protect it when operating in hazardous environments, such as Athenry's sulfurous oceans; in less hostile environments, this has the added benefit of reducing maintenance.<ref name=TROVAr/>
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A massive 1,404-ton [[fusion engine]], large enough to supply a city, propels the ''Lysander'' to a cruising speed of 21.6 km/h. When used in conjunction with advanced air and water reclamation systems, the range and endurance of the submersible is limited only by its massive cargo capacity and willingness of the crew to live in cramped conditions. The ship is protected by 78 tons of armoring and receives additional protection from a [[Guardian ECM]]. The ship's hull also uses an advanced composite material to protect it when operating in hazardous environments, such as Athenry's sulfurous oceans; in less hostile environments, this has the added benefit of reducing maintenance.<ref name=TROVAr/>
  
Other features include two [[field kitchen]]s, a [[MASH]] unit with one operating theater, ten tons of [[communications equipment]] and thirty lifeboats. Accommodations include two hundred and forty second-class quarters, which provide enough living space for the crew and additional units to house occasional infantry detachments stationed on board. Recreation facilities are also provided, consisting primarily of computer and virtual reality systems, given the tight spaces.<ref name=TROVAr/>
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Other features include two [[field kitchen]]s, a [[MASH]] unit with one operating theater, ten tons of [[communications equipment]] and thirty lifeboats. Accommodations include two hundred and forty second-class quarters, which provide enough living space for the crew and additional units to house occasional infantry detachments stationed on-board. Recreation facilities are also provided, consisting primarily of computer and virtual reality systems, given the tight spaces.<ref name=TROVAr/>
  
 
==Cargo==
 
==Cargo==
* 3,869 tons standard [[cargo bay]] - 1 door (bow)
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* 3,869 tons standard [[Cargo Bay]] - 1 Door (Bow)
* 30 [[fighter bay]]s - 4 doors (1 fore left/1 fore right/2 aft)
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* 30 [[Fighter Bay]]s - 4 Doors (1 Fore Left/1 Fore Right/2 Aft)
* 4 [[super-heavy vehicle bay]]s - 2 doors (aft)
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* 4 [[Super-Heavy Vehicle Bay]]s - 2 Doors (Aft)
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
 
* The ship has an [[equipment rating]] of E/X-X-E/E. It features armored and submersible chassis modifications, including six helipads (locations T2-T7) and 30 maritime lifeboats.
 
* The ship has an [[equipment rating]] of E/X-X-E/E. It features armored and submersible chassis modifications, including six helipads (locations T2-T7) and 30 maritime lifeboats.
  
* As of this writing, there are no published record sheets for this support vessel. In the revised edition of ''[[TRO: Vehicle Annex]]'', the Lysander entry notes the ship's stats as the Block II. This suggests an earlier variant; however, aside from this entry, there is no canon information regarding what the Block I may have had for weapons or equipment.<ref>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 178: "Lysander Carrier Submarine"</ref>
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* As of this writing, there are no published record sheets for this support vessel. In the revised edition of ''[[TRO: Vehicle Annex]]'', the ''Lysander'' entry notes the ship's stats as the Block II. This suggests an earlier variant; however, aside from this entry, there is no canon information regarding what the Block I may have had for weapons or equipment.<ref>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 178, "Lysander Carrier Submarine"</ref>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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* ''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised]]''
  
[[Category:Support Vehicles]]
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[[Category:Blue Water Combat Vehicles|Lysander]]
 
[[Category:Draconis Combine Support Vehicles|Lysander]]
 
[[Category:Draconis Combine Support Vehicles|Lysander]]
[[Category:Naval Vessels|Lysander]]
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[[Category:Naval Vessel Support Vehicles|Lysander]]
 
[[Category:Submarine Vessels|Lysander]]
 
[[Category:Submarine Vessels|Lysander]]

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