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Much like the ''[[Eisensturm]]'' was intended to take the place of the ''[[Chippewa]]'', immediately prior to the [[Jihad]] [[Lockheed-CBM Corporation]] looked to develop an advanced-tech replacement for the ''Lucifer'', which was only ever intended as a [[Succession Wars era]] stopgap design. After the [[Word of Blake]] assault on [[Tharkad]] heavily damaged the company's production lines for the ''Hellcat'' and ''Lightning'', the design team noted that all three fighters had similar weights and components, expanding the project to develop an OmniFighter that could replace all three fighters.<ref name="TRO3085p116+"/> | Much like the ''[[Eisensturm]]'' was intended to take the place of the ''[[Chippewa]]'', immediately prior to the [[Jihad]] [[Lockheed-CBM Corporation]] looked to develop an advanced-tech replacement for the ''Lucifer'', which was only ever intended as a [[Succession Wars era]] stopgap design. After the [[Word of Blake]] assault on [[Tharkad]] heavily damaged the company's production lines for the ''Hellcat'' and ''Lightning'', the design team noted that all three fighters had similar weights and components, expanding the project to develop an OmniFighter that could replace all three fighters.<ref name="TRO3085p116+"/> | ||
| − | Attempting to reduce costs to make it more palatable to the [[LCAF]] to replace such a large segment of its fighter wings, the ''Morgenstern'' mounts a standard WAS 280 [[ | + | Attempting to reduce costs to make it more palatable to the [[LCAF]] to replace such a large segment of its fighter wings, the ''Morgenstern'' mounts a standard WAS 280 [[fusion engine]], matching but not surpassing the thrust of its three progentior designs. As well as ensuring better atmospheric performance than the ''Lucifer''s standard plate, sixteen tons of Donegal Omni-Sheath [[Ferro-Aluminum]] gave the fighter respectable protection for its weight while freeing up 31 tons of pod space for a devastating volume of weaponry. However this pod-space came at the cost of internal fuel capacity and hard-mounted heat sinks, carrying only four tons of fuel and ten [[Double Heat Sink]]s on its base chassis.<ref name="TRO3085p116+"/> |
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Aerospace Fighter classes|Morgenstern]] | [[Category:Aerospace Fighter classes|Morgenstern]] | ||
[[Category:Medium Aerospace Fighter classes|Morgenstern]] | [[Category:Medium Aerospace Fighter classes|Morgenstern]] | ||
[[Category:OmniFighter classes|Morgenstern]] | [[Category:OmniFighter classes|Morgenstern]] | ||
Revision as of 18:02, 15 June 2022
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| Morgenstern | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed-CBM Corporation[1] |
| Production Year | 3086[2] |
| Model | MR-1S |
| Class | Medium |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere[1] |
| Cost | N/A[2] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 70 tons[1] |
| Structural Integrity | 7[1] |
| Frame | Lockheed/CBM 300[1] |
| Power Plant | WAS 280[1] |
| Fuel | 320[1] |
| Armament |
Prime Configuration |
| Communications System | Lockheed/CBM COMSET 300 |
| Tracking & Targeting System | Lockheed/CBM TarSet 75 |
| Heat Sinks | 10 Double Heat Sinks |
| BV (2.0) | 1,640[1] 1,658[2] |
Contents
Description
The Morgenstern is a Lyran Commonwealth OmniFighter intended to replace the aging Lucifer, Hellcat and Lightning Aerospace Fighters.[1]
Much like the Eisensturm was intended to take the place of the Chippewa, immediately prior to the Jihad Lockheed-CBM Corporation looked to develop an advanced-tech replacement for the Lucifer, which was only ever intended as a Succession Wars era stopgap design. After the Word of Blake assault on Tharkad heavily damaged the company's production lines for the Hellcat and Lightning, the design team noted that all three fighters had similar weights and components, expanding the project to develop an OmniFighter that could replace all three fighters.[1]
Attempting to reduce costs to make it more palatable to the LCAF to replace such a large segment of its fighter wings, the Morgenstern mounts a standard WAS 280 fusion engine, matching but not surpassing the thrust of its three progentior designs. As well as ensuring better atmospheric performance than the Lucifers standard plate, sixteen tons of Donegal Omni-Sheath Ferro-Aluminum gave the fighter respectable protection for its weight while freeing up 31 tons of pod space for a devastating volume of weaponry. However this pod-space came at the cost of internal fuel capacity and hard-mounted heat sinks, carrying only four tons of fuel and ten Double Heat Sinks on its base chassis.[1]
Weapons and Equipment
A refined version of the Lucifers weapons array, the Morgenstern's primary configuration mounted twin ER Large Lasers beside a pair of Artemis IV FCS-enhanced MML-7 launchers in its nose. Carrying an ER Medium Laser to discourage pursuit from the rear, seven additional heat sinks attempted to keep the two tons of reloads for the Multi-Missile Launchers from exploding.[1]
Alternate Configurations
- Alternate Configuration A
- Intended to be equally effective as an aerospace superiority and ground attack fighter, the A configuration carried an ER PPC supported by two Plasma Rifles in its nose. Three tons of reloads allow the Morgenstern A to maul even the heaviest opponents, while a single rear-mounted ER Medium Laser fends off attacks from behind. Eight extra heat sinks strive to keep the heavy waste heat of is weapons in check. BV (2.0) = 2,012[1]
- Alternate Configuration B
- The Lightning clone, the B configuration mounted a massive Improved Heavy Gauss Rifle and an MML-5 in its nose, supported by six ER Medium Lasers, two carried in each wing and its tail. Three tons of Gauss Rifle reloads and a two-ton ammo bay for the MML-5 give the Morgenstern B reasonable endurance. BV (2.0) = 1,949[1]
- Alternate Configuration C
- The Hellcat configuration, the Morgenstern C mounted two paired ER Large and ER Medium Lasers in its nose, supported by a single Large Pulse Laser. The remaining weaponry consists of two ER Medium Lasers in wing, with two more mounted aft supported by a Medium Pulse Laser. Even seven extra heat sinks still forced pilots to rely on Volley fire to avoid overheating. BV (2.0) = 1,816[1]
- Alternate Configuration D
- A missile-heavy support platform, the D featured three Artemis enhanced MML-7s, one in the nose and each wing, supported by ER Large and Medium Laser also carried in the nose. With an ER Medium and standard Small Laser mounted aft, the Morgenstern D carried four tons of missile reloads, a Targeting Computer and one additional heat sink. BV (2.0) = 1,704[1]
- Alternate Configuration E
- This in 3134[3] developed configuration carries a nose-mounted LRM-15 with Artemis IV FCS. A Large Re-Engineered Laser is carried in each wing, and a single ER Medium Laser covers the rear of the craft. All the energy weapons are tied into a Targeting Computer. BV (2.0) = 1,757[4][3]
Related Fighters
- Sternensturm - This light fighter was designed as a complement to the Morgenstern.[5]
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 Technical Readout: 3085, pp. 116-117, "MR-1S Morgenstern"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 MUL online entry for the Morgenstern
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 MUL online entry for the Morgenstern MR-1SE variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 210
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3150, p. 200