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| Height = ??
 
| Height = ??
 
| Drive System = Fusion
 
| Drive System = Fusion
| Safe Thrust = 3 g
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| Safe Thrust = 1.5 g
| Maximum Thrust = 5 g
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| Maximum Thrust = 2.5 g
 
| Fuel (tons) = 400 tons
 
| Fuel (tons) = 400 tons
 
| Fuel (days) = 101.32 days
 
| Fuel (days) = 101.32 days
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*10 Passengers
 
*10 Passengers
 
| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 6/0<ref name="TTSVp1315"/>
 
| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 6/0<ref name="TTSVp1315"/>
| Heat Sinks = 156 Standard<ref name="TTSVp1315"/>
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| Heat Sinks = 45 [[Heat Sink]]s<ref name="TTSVp1315"/>
 
| BV (1.0) = ???
 
| BV (1.0) = ???
 
| BV (2.0) = 1,290<ref name="TTSVp1315"/>
 
| BV (2.0) = 1,290<ref name="TTSVp1315"/>
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==Description==
 
==Description==
The '''''Mingo''''' Class DropShuttle, an ancient design of space vehicle built during the later years of the [[Terran Alliance]].  Designed as cargo ship, it was intended to be the companion vessel for the larger [[Conestoga (JumpShip class)|''Conestoga'']]-class JumpShips. The ship was among the earliest of its kind, which was created before the invention of the [[K-F Boom]] & [[Docking Collar]] that defined the concept of "DropShip."<ref name="TTSVp1315"/>
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The '''''Mingo''''' Class DropShuttle, an ancient space vehicle design built during the later years of the [[Terran Alliance]].  This cargo ship was intended to be the companion vessel for the larger [[Conestoga (JumpShip class)|''Conestoga'']]-class JumpShips. The ship was among the earliest of its kind, created before the invention of the [[K-F Boom]] & [[Docking Collar]] that defined the concept of "DropShip."<ref name="TTSVp1315"/>
  
As part of Boeing's strategy, used the ''Mingo'' as means to dominate market meet the needs of the new colonies. Where they'd would need for sub-light cargo ships that could be dock with larger Jumpships and their specialized docking bay for DropShuttles rather than smaller [[Small Craft]] that was part usual means convey people and cargo to the surface.<ref name="TTSVp1315"/>
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Boeing's strategy used the ''Mingo'' to dominate the market catering to the needs of the new colonies. There was a need for sub-light cargo ships larger than [[Small Craft]] that could dock with larger JumpShips and their specialized [[DropShuttle bay]]s.<ref name="TTSVp1315"/>
  
As with it's companion vessel, the ''Mingo'' would fall out use as the modern DropShip would soon eclipse it as newer vessel did have the modern amenities used dock with slimmed down modern JumpShips. By 2600, it would be obsoleted and be considered a primitive design, becoming extinct only to be found far corners of the colonized depths of [[Deep Periphery]].<ref name="TTSVp1315"/>
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As with its companion vessel, the ''Mingo'' would fall out of use as the modern DropShip eclipsed it, the newer vessel able to dock with slimmed down modern JumpShips. By 2600, it would be obsoleted, only to be found in the far corners of the colonized depths of the [[Deep Periphery]].<ref name="TTSVp1315"/>
  
 
==Armament & Capacities==
 
==Armament & Capacities==
In it's role as cargo ship with limited passenger capacities, the ''Mingo'' was design carry 2,500 tons cargo, with ability move cargo on and off with reasonable speed. Able to move at descent speeds, the design was protected with 28.5 tons of what would be term as "Primitive Armor," which was bulkier, but provided less protection than [[Standard Armor]].<ref name="TTSVp1315"/>
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In its role as a cargo ship with limited passenger capacities, the ''Mingo'' was designed to carry more than 2,500 tons of cargo, with the ability to move cargo on and off with a reasonable rate. Able to move at decent speeds, the design was protected with 28.5 tons of what would later be termed as "Primitive Aerospace Armor," which was bulkier yet provided less protection than [[Armor (Aerospace Fighters & Conventional Aircraft)|Standard Aerospace Armor]].<ref name="TTSVp1315"/>
  
For a cargo vessel during this early age, it was well-armed in comparison to the elderly ''[[Saturn (DropShuttle class)|Saturn]]''-class patrol ships. The ship's weaponry is centered around the Class 5 Autocannon and medium laser. It's forward weaponry is arranged with a single AC/5, with 2 medium lasers per fitted in the front and forward firing arcs. While the aft sides have a single AC/5 with one medium laser. The rear/aft arc has pair of Medium Lasers to round out the ship's weapon compliment.The ship's autocannons are fed by 5 tons of ammunition.<ref name="TTSVp1315"/>
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For a cargo vessel during this early age, it was well-armed in comparison to the elderly ''[[Saturn (DropShuttle class)|Saturn]]''-class patrol ships. The ship's weaponry is centered around the Class 5 Autocannon and medium laser. The nose and forward side arcs each contain a single AC/5 and 2 medium lasers. The aft sides have a single AC/5 with one medium laser. The rear/aft arc has a pair of medium lasers to round out the ship's weapon compliment. The ship's autocannons are fed with a total of 5 tons of ammunition.<ref name="TTSVp1315"/>
  
The design was built using what would later be considered [[Primitive Technology]], thus its armor and other components would be outclassed by later designs.
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The design was built using what would later be considered [[Primitive Technology]], and thus its armor and other components would be outclassed by later designs.
  
 
==Cargo==
 
==Cargo==
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==Notes==
 
==Notes==
* The ''Mingo's'' background information is bounded with the ''Conestoga'' Class Jumpship, which was its companion ship.  ''Mingo's'' background only consisted of couple sentences which talks about the DropShuttle itself.  
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* The ''Mingo's'' background information is bounded with the ''Conestoga'' Class Jumpship, which was its companion ship.  ''Mingo's'' background only consisted of couple sentences which talks about the DropShuttle itself.
  
* The ''Mingo'' is listed as a DropShip on the Master Unit List website, which it does not give extinction date for the ship.
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* The ''Mingo'' is listed as a DropShip on the Master Unit List website, which does not give an extinction date for the ship.
  
 
* The image provided for the ''Mingo'' was originally used for ''[[Vulture (DropShip class)|Vulture]]''-class DropShip.
 
* The image provided for the ''Mingo'' was originally used for ''[[Vulture (DropShip class)|Vulture]]''-class DropShip.
  
* The ship's size and length outside of it's tonnage has not been detailed.
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* The ship's size and length outside of its tonnage has not been detailed. The armor tonnage is inferred from the record sheet's armor points.
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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[[Category: Civilian DropShip classes]]
 
[[Category: Civilian DropShip classes]]
 
[[Category: Inner Sphere DropShip classes]]
 
[[Category: Inner Sphere DropShip classes]]
[[Category: Primitive DropShip classes]]
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[[Category: Spheroid DropShip classes]]
 
[[Category: Spheroid DropShip classes]]
 
[[Category: Transport DropShip classes]]
 
[[Category: Transport DropShip classes]]

Latest revision as of 17:50, 21 January 2024

VultureDropship.JPG
Mingo
Production information
Manufacturer Boeing Interstellar[1]
Production Year 2315[2]
Use Cargo Carrier
Type Civilian Spheroid
Tech Base Inner Sphere (Primitive)
Technical specifications
Mass 5,000[3] tons
Structural Integrity 8
Length ?? meters
Width ?? meters
Height ?? meters
Drive System Fusion
Safe Thrust 1.5 g
Max Thrust 2.5 g
Fuel (tons) 400 tons
Fuel (days) 101.32 days
Armament
Armor 28.5 tons Primitive Armor
Crew
  • 2 officers
  • 5 enlisted/non-rated
  • 3 gunners[1]
  • 10 Passengers
Escape Pods/Life Boats 6/0[1]
Heat Sinks 45 Heat Sinks[1]
BV (1.0) ???
BV (2.0) 1,290[1]

Description[edit]

The Mingo Class DropShuttle, an ancient space vehicle design built during the later years of the Terran Alliance. This cargo ship was intended to be the companion vessel for the larger Conestoga-class JumpShips. The ship was among the earliest of its kind, created before the invention of the K-F Boom & Docking Collar that defined the concept of "DropShip."[1]

Boeing's strategy used the Mingo to dominate the market catering to the needs of the new colonies. There was a need for sub-light cargo ships larger than Small Craft that could dock with larger JumpShips and their specialized DropShuttle bays.[1]

As with its companion vessel, the Mingo would fall out of use as the modern DropShip eclipsed it, the newer vessel able to dock with slimmed down modern JumpShips. By 2600, it would be obsoleted, only to be found in the far corners of the colonized depths of the Deep Periphery.[1]

Armament & Capacities[edit]

In its role as a cargo ship with limited passenger capacities, the Mingo was designed to carry more than 2,500 tons of cargo, with the ability to move cargo on and off with a reasonable rate. Able to move at decent speeds, the design was protected with 28.5 tons of what would later be termed as "Primitive Aerospace Armor," which was bulkier yet provided less protection than Standard Aerospace Armor.[1]

For a cargo vessel during this early age, it was well-armed in comparison to the elderly Saturn-class patrol ships. The ship's weaponry is centered around the Class 5 Autocannon and medium laser. The nose and forward side arcs each contain a single AC/5 and 2 medium lasers. The aft sides have a single AC/5 with one medium laser. The rear/aft arc has a pair of medium lasers to round out the ship's weapon compliment. The ship's autocannons are fed with a total of 5 tons of ammunition.[1]

The design was built using what would later be considered Primitive Technology, and thus its armor and other components would be outclassed by later designs.

Cargo[edit]

Notes[edit]

  • The Mingo's background information is bounded with the Conestoga Class Jumpship, which was its companion ship. Mingo's background only consisted of couple sentences which talks about the DropShuttle itself.
  • The Mingo is listed as a DropShip on the Master Unit List website, which does not give an extinction date for the ship.
  • The image provided for the Mingo was originally used for Vulture-class DropShip.
  • The ship's size and length outside of its tonnage has not been detailed. The armor tonnage is inferred from the record sheet's armor points.

References[edit]

  1. 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 Touring the Stars: Valencia, pp. 13, 15: "Conestoga Transport"
  2. MUL online date for the Mingo
  3. Master Unit List's Profile of Mingo DropShip

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