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| + | *''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), 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 aginst both [[Davion]] and [[Marik]] forces with great success.<ref>''DropShips and JumpShips''pp. 70-71.</ref> | ||
| + | *''Steiner'' - A very few craft operated by the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] were outfited with Pitban 300 engines to address handling/flight issues. These craft have a 55 ton cargo capacity and a half ton less armor, but lost 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]], the Egret trades cargo capacity for increased fuel tonnage. <ref name="EC">[[Explorer Corps (sourcebook)|''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 (sourcebook)|''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 ton less than the Inner Sphere version, however its protection is greater. BV (2.0) = 1,027<ref>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'' p. 171 - Mark VII/Mark VIIC (Landing Craft) - Clan Stats and capacities of the Mark VIIC.</ref> | *''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 ton less than the Inner Sphere version, however its protection is greater. BV (2.0) = 1,027<ref>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'' p. 171 - Mark VII/Mark VIIC (Landing Craft) - Clan Stats and capacities of the Mark VIIC.</ref> | ||
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| Mark VII Landing Craft | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Inner Sphere |
| Use | Military Shuttlecraft Military Cargo Transport |
| Type (Shape) | Small Craft (Aerodyne) |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Cost | ??? |
| Introduced | 2841 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 150 tons |
| Structural Integrity | 6 |
| Length | 21.4 meters |
| Engine (Type) | Fusion |
| Safe Thrust | 4 |
| Maximum Thrust | 6 |
| Fuel | 10 tons (800 points) |
| Burn Rate | 1.84 |
| Armament | 6 x Medium Lasers 2 x Small Lasers |
| Armor | 13 tons of Standard Armor |
| Heat Sinks | 10 |
| Crew | 1 officer 4 enlisted/non-rates |
| Passengers | None |
| BV (1.0) | ??? |
| BV (2.0) | 618 |
Contents
Description
The Mark VII Landing Craft is a military shuttlecraft in used with transporting cargo from orbit to planet side battlefields. This version of the Mark has been service with Inner Sphere powers since 2841.
Armaments & Capacities
The ship's principle weaponry include pair of nose mounted Small Lasers. Mark VII has a pair of medium lasers mounted in its right and left wing sections. Rounding out its fight capacities, it also has mounted pair of Medium Lasers in aft section.
The ship is protected by 13 tons of Standard Armor. The Mark VII is a unique Aerodyne small craft. This is due to its ability to use its VTOL capacity to hover short period times over landing site. This allows it to land in rough terrian, where other Aerodyne type small craft must use landing strips. The Mark VII is prized for this capacity.
Cargo
The ship has 67.44 ton cargo capacity in a single large (14m long by 8m wide by 5m tall) bay 1 with a floor lifting/lowering system and is used to carry the Rommel and Patton tanks.[1]
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), 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 Lasers were upgraded to Large Lasers and a Medium Laser was added to the left and right wings. This variant has assisted in some planetary defensives aginst both Davion and Marik forces with great success.[2]
- Steiner - A very few craft operated by the Lyran Commonwealth were outfited with Pitban 300 engines to address handling/flight issues. These craft have a 55 ton cargo capacity and a half ton less armor, but lost the means to transport the Rommel / Patton heavy tanks.[3]
- Egret - A variant developed exclusively for ComStar's Explorer Corps, the Egret trades cargo capacity for increased fuel tonnage. [4]
- 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 ton less than the Inner Sphere version, however its protection is greater. BV (2.0) = 1,027[5]
Notes
The Craft's origin is a mystery. The mystery includes its introduction year being set in middle of the Succession Wars. During this time period the Clans had no contact with the Inner Sphere. It not clear if there are earlier version of the Mark VII had existed, since it not possible for the ship to be introduced at same time by both groups.
The craft's original appeared in DropShips & JumpShips sourcebook using the original Aerotech rules set. The ship sported completely differient weaponry, and it was produced by principly by House Liao, and partially by Steiner & Kurita. However, its not clear why weaponry was radically changed from its original configuration.
Mark VII Ship Gallery
Mark VII Landing Craft
References
Bibliography
- DropShips and JumpShips pp. 70-71
- Technical Readout: 3057 p. 173
- Technical Readout: 3057 Revised p. 171
- AeroTech 2 Record Sheets