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Line 6: | Type (Shape) = Small Craft (Aerodyne) | Type (Shape) = Small Craft (Aerodyne) | Tech Base = Inner Sphere | Tech Base = Inner Sphere − | Cost = + | Cost = ??? | Introduced = [[2841]] | Introduced = [[2841]] | Mass = 150 tons | Mass = 150 tons Line 16:
Line 16: | Fuel = 10 tons (800 points) | Fuel = 10 tons (800 points) | Burn Rate = 1.84 | Burn Rate = 1.84 − | Armament = <span></span> + | Armament = 6 x [[Medium Laser]]<br />2 x [[Small Laser]] − * 6x [[medium laser]] − * 2x [[small laser]] | Armor = 13 tons of Standard Armor | Armor = 13 tons of Standard Armor − | Crew = 1 officer <br/> 4 enlisted/non-rated + | Crew = 1 officer <br/> 4 enlisted/non-rates | Passengers = None | Passengers = None | Heat Sinks = 10 | Heat Sinks = 10 Line 35:
Line 33: ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − The Mk VII's principal weapons are a pair of [[medium laser]]s mounted in its right and left wing sections each as well the aft section, plus a pair of nose-mounted [[small laser]]s. + The Mk VII's principal weaponry are a pair of medium lasers mounted in its right and left wing sections each as well a the aft section, plus a pair of nose-mounted [[small laser]]s. The ship is protected by 13 tons of standard armor. The ship is protected by 13 tons of standard armor. ==Cargo== ==Cargo== − The ship has 67.44 ton cargo capacity in a single large (14m long by 8m wide by 5m tall) bay with a floor lifting/lowering system. One of its roles is to carry the [[Rommel]] and [[Patton]] tanks.<ref name="D&JCISp70-71">''DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary'', pp. 70-71.</ref> + The ship has 67.44 ton cargo capacity in a single large (14m long by 8m wide by 5m tall) bay with a floor lifting/lowering system. One of its roles is to carry the [[Rommel]] and [[Patton]] tanks.<ref>''DropShips and JumpShips'' pp. 70-71.</ref> ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; Liao : This version gives up the cargo space to replace the original engine with a Rawlings 300 to boost the craft's speed and handling (5/8 speeds), while also adding 2 tons of fuel and 15 heat sinks. The craft radically alters the weapons load to include an [[AC/10]] with 2 tons of ammo and yet a third [[small laser]] in the nose. The [[LRM-5]] is upgraded to an [[LRM-20]] with 3 tons of ammo. The forward and aft medium lasers were upgraded to [[large laser]]s and a medium laser was added to the left and right wings. This variant has assisted in some planetary defensives against both [[Federated Suns]] and [[Free Worlds League]] forces with great success.<ref name="D&JCISp70-71"/> + *;Liao : This version gives up the cargo space to replace the original engine with a Rawlings 300 to boost the craft's speed and handling (5/8 speeds), while also adding 2 tons of fuel and 15 heatsinks. The craft radically alters the weapons load to include an [[AC/10]] with 2 tons of ammo and yet a third [[small laser]] in the nose. The [[LRM 5]] is upgraded to a [[LRM 20]] with 3 tons of ammo. The forward and aft [[medium laser]]s were upgraded to [[large laser]]s and a [[medium laser]] was added to the left and right wings. This variant has assisted in some planetary defensives against both [[Federated Suns]] and [[Free Worlds League]] forces with great success.<ref>''DropShips and JumpShips'' pp. 70-71.</ref> − *;Steiner : A very few craft operated by the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] were outfitted with Pitban 300 engines to address handling/flight issues (5/8 speeds). These craft have a 55 ton cargo capacity and a half ton less armor, but lose the means to transport the [[Rommel]] / [[Patton]] heavy tanks.<ref name="D&JCISp70-71"/> + *;Steiner : A very few craft operated by the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] were outfitted with Pitban 300 engines to address handling/flight issues (5/8 speeds). These craft have a 55 ton cargo capacity and a half ton less armor, but lose the means to transport the [[Rommel]] / [[Patton]] heavy tanks.<ref>''DropShips and JumpShips'' pp. 70-71.</ref> − *;Egret : A variant developed exclusively for [[ComStar]]'s [[Explorer Corps (ComStar)|Explorer Corps]], the Egret trades cargo capacity for increased fuel tonnage. <ref name="EC">''Explorer Corps'', p. 17</ref> + *;Egret : A variant developed exclusively for [[ComStar]]'s [[Explorer Corps]], the Egret trades cargo capacity for increased fuel tonnage. <ref name="EC">''Explorer Corps'', p. 17</ref> *;Mark VIIC : The [[Clan]] version of the ubiquitous Mark VII Landing Craft is outfitted with Clan technology and yet is little changed from the Inner Sphere models. The ship's armaments include two nose mounted [[Medium Pulse Lasers]], with pair Mediums Pulse Lasers mounted in the ship's right, left wing sections and two mounted in aft. The ship's armor capacity is one ton less than the Inner Sphere version, however its protection is greater. BV (1.0) = 1,027<ref>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'' p. 171 - Mark VII/Mark VIIC (Landing Craft) - Clan Stats and capacities of the Mark VIIC.</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 195</ref> *;Mark VIIC : The [[Clan]] version of the ubiquitous Mark VII Landing Craft is outfitted with Clan technology and yet is little changed from the Inner Sphere models. The ship's armaments include two nose mounted [[Medium Pulse Lasers]], with pair Mediums Pulse Lasers mounted in the ship's right, left wing sections and two mounted in aft. The ship's armor capacity is one ton less than the Inner Sphere version, however its protection is greater. BV (1.0) = 1,027<ref>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'' p. 171 - Mark VII/Mark VIIC (Landing Craft) - Clan Stats and capacities of the Mark VIIC.</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 195</ref> ==Notes== ==Notes== − *The Mark VII Landing Craft first appeared in the ''[[DropShips and JumpShips]]'' sourcebook, designed using the original [[AeroTech]] ruleset. According to this source (purporting to be a [[ComStar]] dossier and thus possibly erroneous within the universe), the ship was listed as a 100-ton design and sported completely different weaponry. It was described as somewhat rare, produced primarily by [[House Liao]] and in smaller numbers by Houses [[House Steiner|Steiner]] and [[House Kurita|Kurita]]. The original weapons layout was notably asymmetrical in both the main and Liao variants which was/is not allowed under both rulesets. The tiny fuel bay is at odds with the descriptive text that claims these craft could travel to and from orbit to drop the tanks. Furthermore, according to the ''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' the VTOL system takes 5% of the craft's mass and can be used without detonating external ordnance. + *The Mark VII Landing Craft first appeared in the ''[[DropShips and JumpShips]]'' sourcebook, designed using the original [[AeroTech]] rules set. According to this source (purporting to be a [[ComStar]] dossier and thus possibly erroneous within the universe), the ship was listed as a 100-ton design and sported completely different weaponry. It was described as somewhat rare, produced primarily by [[House Liao]] and in smaller numbers by Houses [[House Steiner|Steiner]] and [[House Kurita|Kurita]]. The original weapons layout was notably asymmetrical in both the main and Liao variants which was/is not allowed under both rule sets. The tiny fuel bay is at odds with the descriptive text that claims these craft could travel to and from orbit to drop the tanks. Furthermore, according to the ''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' the VTOL system takes 5% of the craft's mass and can be used without detonating external ordnance. − *Although the fluff indicates the craft has a 67-ton cargo bay, current record sheets only allot a 31-ton cargo bay. + *Although the fluff indicates the craft has a 67 ton cargo bay, current record sheets only allot a 31 ton cargo bay. *The origin of the Mark VIIC Landing Craft is a mystery given that the Mk VII' introduction year is in middle of the Succession Wars. During this time period the Clans had no contact with the Inner Sphere. Therefore Mk VIIC apparently evolved out of an earlier version of the Landing Craft and share a predecessor with the Inner Sphere's Mk VII, instead of being a direct evolution of the Mk VII design proper. *The origin of the Mark VIIC Landing Craft is a mystery given that the Mk VII' introduction year is in middle of the Succession Wars. During this time period the Clans had no contact with the Inner Sphere. Therefore Mk VIIC apparently evolved out of an earlier version of the Landing Craft and share a predecessor with the Inner Sphere's Mk VII, instead of being a direct evolution of the Mk VII design proper. Line 61:
Line 59: Mark vii.png|Illustration of ''Mark VII'' Landing Craft from ''[[DropShips and JumpShips]]'' Mark vii.png|Illustration of ''Mark VII'' Landing Craft from ''[[DropShips and JumpShips]]'' Landing Craft Mk VII TRO3057r.png|Flying ''Mark VII'' Landing Craft from ''[[Technical Readout: 3057|TRO:3057]]'' Landing Craft Mk VII TRO3057r.png|Flying ''Mark VII'' Landing Craft from ''[[Technical Readout: 3057|TRO:3057]]'' − Landing Craft Mk VII AToW.png|''Mark VII'' Landing Craft under fire, from ''[[A Time of War|AToW]]'' </gallery> </gallery> Line 68:
Line 65: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' + *''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' − * ''[[DropShips and JumpShips|DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary]]'' pp. 70-71 + *''[[DropShips and JumpShips]]'' pp. 70-71 − * ''[[Explorer Corps (sourcebook)|Explorer Corps]]'' + *[[Explorer Corps (sourcebook)|''Explorer Corps'']] − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' p. 173 + *''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' p. 173 − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' p. 171 + *''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' p. 171 − * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2]]'' + *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2]]'' − [[Category:Small Craft classes]] [[Category:Small Craft classes]]
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| Type (Shape) = Small Craft (Aerodyne) | | Type (Shape) = Small Craft (Aerodyne) | ||
| Tech Base = Inner Sphere | | Tech Base = Inner Sphere | ||
| − | | Cost = | + | | Cost = ??? |
| Introduced = [[2841]] | | Introduced = [[2841]] | ||
| Mass = 150 tons | | Mass = 150 tons | ||
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| Fuel = 10 tons (800 points) | | Fuel = 10 tons (800 points) | ||
| Burn Rate = 1.84 | | Burn Rate = 1.84 | ||
| − | | Armament = | + | | Armament = 6 x [[Medium Laser]]<br />2 x [[Small Laser]] |
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| Armor = 13 tons of Standard Armor | | Armor = 13 tons of Standard Armor | ||
| − | | Crew = 1 officer <br/> 4 enlisted/non- | + | | Crew = 1 officer <br/> 4 enlisted/non-rates |
| Passengers = None | | Passengers = None | ||
| Heat Sinks = 10 | | Heat Sinks = 10 | ||
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==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The Mk VII's principal | + | The Mk VII's principal weaponry are a pair of medium lasers mounted in its right and left wing sections each as well a the aft section, plus a pair of nose-mounted [[small laser]]s. |
The ship is protected by 13 tons of standard armor. | The ship is protected by 13 tons of standard armor. | ||
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | The ship has 67.44 ton cargo capacity in a single large (14m long by 8m wide by 5m tall) bay with a floor lifting/lowering system. One of its roles is to carry the [[Rommel]] and [[Patton]] tanks.<ref | + | The ship has 67.44 ton cargo capacity in a single large (14m long by 8m wide by 5m tall) bay with a floor lifting/lowering system. One of its roles is to carry the [[Rommel]] and [[Patton]] tanks.<ref>''DropShips and JumpShips'' pp. 70-71.</ref> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *; Liao : This version gives up the cargo space to replace the original engine with a Rawlings 300 to boost the craft's speed and handling (5/8 speeds), while also adding 2 tons of fuel and 15 | + | *;Liao : This version gives up the cargo space to replace the original engine with a Rawlings 300 to boost the craft's speed and handling (5/8 speeds), while also adding 2 tons of fuel and 15 heatsinks. The craft radically alters the weapons load to include an [[AC/10]] with 2 tons of ammo and yet a third [[small laser]] in the nose. The [[LRM 5]] is upgraded to a [[LRM 20]] with 3 tons of ammo. The forward and aft [[medium laser]]s were upgraded to [[large laser]]s and a [[medium laser]] was added to the left and right wings. This variant has assisted in some planetary defensives against both [[Federated Suns]] and [[Free Worlds League]] forces with great success.<ref>''DropShips and JumpShips'' pp. 70-71.</ref> |
| − | *;Steiner : A very few craft operated by the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] were outfitted with Pitban 300 engines to address handling/flight issues (5/8 speeds). These craft have a 55 ton cargo capacity and a half ton less armor, but lose the means to transport the [[Rommel]] / [[Patton]] heavy tanks.<ref | + | *;Steiner : A very few craft operated by the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] were outfitted with Pitban 300 engines to address handling/flight issues (5/8 speeds). These craft have a 55 ton cargo capacity and a half ton less armor, but lose the means to transport the [[Rommel]] / [[Patton]] heavy tanks.<ref>''DropShips and JumpShips'' pp. 70-71.</ref> |
| − | *;Egret : A variant developed exclusively for [[ComStar]]'s [[ | + | *;Egret : A variant developed exclusively for [[ComStar]]'s [[Explorer Corps]], the Egret trades cargo capacity for increased fuel tonnage. <ref name="EC">''Explorer Corps'', p. 17</ref> |
*;Mark VIIC : The [[Clan]] version of the ubiquitous Mark VII Landing Craft is outfitted with Clan technology and yet is little changed from the Inner Sphere models. The ship's armaments include two nose mounted [[Medium Pulse Lasers]], with pair Mediums Pulse Lasers mounted in the ship's right, left wing sections and two mounted in aft. The ship's armor capacity is one ton less than the Inner Sphere version, however its protection is greater. BV (1.0) = 1,027<ref>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'' p. 171 - Mark VII/Mark VIIC (Landing Craft) - Clan Stats and capacities of the Mark VIIC.</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 195</ref> | *;Mark VIIC : The [[Clan]] version of the ubiquitous Mark VII Landing Craft is outfitted with Clan technology and yet is little changed from the Inner Sphere models. The ship's armaments include two nose mounted [[Medium Pulse Lasers]], with pair Mediums Pulse Lasers mounted in the ship's right, left wing sections and two mounted in aft. The ship's armor capacity is one ton less than the Inner Sphere version, however its protection is greater. BV (1.0) = 1,027<ref>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'' p. 171 - Mark VII/Mark VIIC (Landing Craft) - Clan Stats and capacities of the Mark VIIC.</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 195</ref> | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | *The Mark VII Landing Craft first appeared in the ''[[DropShips and JumpShips]]'' sourcebook, designed using the original [[AeroTech]] | + | *The Mark VII Landing Craft first appeared in the ''[[DropShips and JumpShips]]'' sourcebook, designed using the original [[AeroTech]] rules set. According to this source (purporting to be a [[ComStar]] dossier and thus possibly erroneous within the universe), the ship was listed as a 100-ton design and sported completely different weaponry. It was described as somewhat rare, produced primarily by [[House Liao]] and in smaller numbers by Houses [[House Steiner|Steiner]] and [[House Kurita|Kurita]]. The original weapons layout was notably asymmetrical in both the main and Liao variants which was/is not allowed under both rule sets. The tiny fuel bay is at odds with the descriptive text that claims these craft could travel to and from orbit to drop the tanks. Furthermore, according to the ''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' the VTOL system takes 5% of the craft's mass and can be used without detonating external ordnance. |
| − | *Although the fluff indicates the craft has a 67 | + | *Although the fluff indicates the craft has a 67 ton cargo bay, current record sheets only allot a 31 ton cargo bay. |
*The origin of the Mark VIIC Landing Craft is a mystery given that the Mk VII' introduction year is in middle of the Succession Wars. During this time period the Clans had no contact with the Inner Sphere. Therefore Mk VIIC apparently evolved out of an earlier version of the Landing Craft and share a predecessor with the Inner Sphere's Mk VII, instead of being a direct evolution of the Mk VII design proper. | *The origin of the Mark VIIC Landing Craft is a mystery given that the Mk VII' introduction year is in middle of the Succession Wars. During this time period the Clans had no contact with the Inner Sphere. Therefore Mk VIIC apparently evolved out of an earlier version of the Landing Craft and share a predecessor with the Inner Sphere's Mk VII, instead of being a direct evolution of the Mk VII design proper. | ||
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Mark vii.png|Illustration of ''Mark VII'' Landing Craft from ''[[DropShips and JumpShips]]'' | Mark vii.png|Illustration of ''Mark VII'' Landing Craft from ''[[DropShips and JumpShips]]'' | ||
Landing Craft Mk VII TRO3057r.png|Flying ''Mark VII'' Landing Craft from ''[[Technical Readout: 3057|TRO:3057]]'' | Landing Craft Mk VII TRO3057r.png|Flying ''Mark VII'' Landing Craft from ''[[Technical Readout: 3057|TRO:3057]]'' | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' | + | *''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' |
| − | * ''[[DropShips and JumpShips | + | *''[[DropShips and JumpShips]]'' pp. 70-71 |
| − | * | + | *[[Explorer Corps (sourcebook)|''Explorer Corps'']] |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' p. 173 | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' p. 173 |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' p. 171 | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' p. 171 |
| − | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2]]'' | + | *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2]]'' |
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[[Category:Small Craft classes]] | [[Category:Small Craft classes]] | ||