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{{InfoBoxWarShip | {{InfoBoxWarShip | ||
| image = [[File:Narukami (WarShip).jpg|191px]] | | image = [[File:Narukami (WarShip).jpg|191px]] | ||
| − | | name = Narukami | + | | name = ''Narukami'' |
| manufacturer = [[Draconis Combine]] | | manufacturer = [[Draconis Combine]] | ||
| − | | Use = Destroyer<ref name="FR2765:DCp21">''Field Report 2765: | + | | Use = Destroyer<ref name="FR2765:DCp21">''Field Report 2765: DCMS'', pp. 21–23: "Narukami (Destroyer)"</ref> |
| − | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | + | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] |
| Cost = | | Cost = | ||
| − | | Introduced = [[2380]] (Block I) | + | | Introduced = [[2380]] (Block I)<br>[[2770]] (Block II) |
| production year=2380 | | production year=2380 | ||
| year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4696/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4696/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| − | | Mass = 670,000 | + | | Mass = 670,000 |
| − | | Length = 610m | + | | Length = 610m |
| − | | Sail Diameter = 1,100m | + | | Sail Diameter = 1,100m |
| − | | Fuel = 4,000 tons | + | | Fuel = 4,000 tons |
| − | | Burn Rate = 39.52 | + | | Burn Rate = 39.52 |
| − | | Safe Thrust = 5 g | + | | Safe Thrust = 2.5 g |
| − | | Top Thrust = | + | | Top Thrust = 4 g |
| − | | Sail Integrity = 5 | + | | Sail Integrity = 5 |
| − | | KF Drive Integrity = 15 | + | | KF Drive Integrity = 15 |
| LF Battery = None | | LF Battery = None | ||
| − | | Armament = '''Block I''' | + | | Armament = <span></span> |
| − | | Armor = 667 tons of [[Improved Ferro-Aluminum]] armor (Block I)<br | + | '''Block I''' |
| − | | DropShip Capacity = 3 | + | * 2x [[heavy NPPC]] |
| − | | Crew = 40 | + | * 4x [[medium NPPC]] |
| − | | Grav Decks = 2 x 200m diameter | + | * 4x [[NAC/35]] |
| − | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 45/0 | + | * 4x [[NAC/30]] |
| − | | Heat Sinks = 1,300 | + | * 8x [[NAC/20]] |
| − | | Structural Integrity = 50 | + | * 45x [[large laser]] |
| + | * 40x [[medium laser]] | ||
| + | '''Block II''' | ||
| + | <span></span> | ||
| + | * 2x heavy NPPC | ||
| + | * 4x medium NPPC | ||
| + | * 4x NAC/35 | ||
| + | * 4x NAC/30 | ||
| + | * 8x NAC/20 | ||
| + | * 45x PPC | ||
| + | * 40x large laser | ||
| + | | Armor = 667 tons of [[Improved Ferro-Aluminum]] armor (Block I)<br>500 tons of [[Ferro-Carbide]] armor (Block II)<br> | ||
| + | | DropShip Capacity = 3 | ||
| + | | Crew = 40 officers<br>160 enlisted/non-rated<br>45 gunners<br>60 bay personnel (Block I)<br>34 bay personnel (Block II) | ||
| + | | Grav Decks = 2 x 200m diameter | ||
| + | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 45/0 | ||
| + | | Heat Sinks = 1,300 | ||
| + | | Structural Integrity = 50 | ||
| BV (1.0) = | | BV (1.0) = | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = 130,988 (Block I) | + | | BV (2.0) = 130,988 (Block I)<br>134,418 (Block II) |
}} | }} | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Narukami'''''-class of destroyer was the first [[WarShip]] to be designed and manufactured domestically by the [[Draconis Combine]] and was produced in two distinct blocks. The original Block I entered service in [[2380]],<ref name="FR2765:DCp21"/> later than the home-designed WarShips of the other major [[Inner Sphere]] states other bar the [[Capellan Confederation]],<ref>''Strategic Operations'', | + | The '''''Narukami'''''-class of destroyer was the first [[WarShip]] to be designed and manufactured domestically by the [[Draconis Combine]] and was produced in two distinct blocks. The original Block I entered service in [[2380]],<ref name="FR2765:DCp21"/> later than the home-designed WarShips of the other major [[Inner Sphere]] states other bar the [[Capellan Confederation]],<ref>''Strategic Operations'', pp. 14–15: "The Naval Factor"</ref> but allowed the Combine to develop naval doctrines and tactics based around the use of small, powerful ships, reflecting the design and manufacturing capabilities of the Combine's industrial base at the time.<ref name="FR2765:DCp21"/> |
| − | Even without the advantages of ready construction facilities and well-developed tactics the ''Narukami'' was a dangerous, highly effective ship, one that outperformed contemporaries such as the ''[[Lola]]''-class destroyers being manufactured by the [[Terran Hegemony]], combining ample protection, high thrust and considerable firepower. The limitations on the ''Narukami'' were almost directly a consequence of how powerful the design was. The maneuvering drive wasn't only capable of delivering high levels of | + | Even without the advantages of ready construction facilities and well-developed tactics the ''Narukami'' was a dangerous, highly effective ship, one that outperformed contemporaries such as the ''[[Lola I]]''-class destroyers being manufactured by the [[Terran Hegemony]], combining ample protection, high thrust and considerable firepower. The limitations on the ''Narukami'' were almost directly a consequence of how powerful the design was. The maneuvering drive wasn't only capable of delivering high levels of thrust—it also pushed the hull of the ''Narukami'' beyond its structural limits, something that caused both stress fractures and engine failures. The ''Narukami'' also had a relatively small cargo bay, limiting its endurance.<ref name="FR2765:DCp21"/> |
| − | The ''Narukami'' was cheap to manufacture, but proved very expensive to maintain and operate; the cost of operating ''Narukamis'' during peacetime made it more palatable to mothball the class, with the [[Reunification War]] being the last major conflict in an eventful operating life. To fill the capability gap left by the absence of the ''Narukamis'' the Combine instead purchased secondhand WarShips such as ''[[Baron]] | + | The ''Narukami'' was cheap to manufacture, but proved very expensive to maintain and operate; the cost of operating ''Narukamis'' during peacetime made it more palatable to mothball the class, with the [[Reunification War]] being the last major conflict in an eventful operating life. To fill the capability gap left by the absence of the ''Narukamis'' the Combine instead purchased secondhand WarShips such as ''[[Baron (WarShip class)|Barons]]'' from the Terran Hegemony; while the former Terran WarShips underperformed in combat by comparison, they were cheaper to keep in service.<ref name="FR2765:DCp21"/> By [[2765]] all bar six of the Block I ''Narukamis'' were in mothballs, and those remaining six were in service with the fleets based out of [[Pesht]], where they could rely on having easy access to nearby shipyards to help keep them supplied and operational.<ref name="FR2765:DCp18">''Field Report 2765: DCMS'', p. 18: "Draconis Combine Admiralty"</ref> |
| − | With the various [[Great Houses]] expanding their militaries sharply after the Star League Council repealed the [[Council Edict of 2650]] the Draconis Combine revisted the ''Narukami'' design, using advancements in armor technology to replace the [[Improved Ferro-Aluminum|improved ferro-aluminum]] of the original design with [[Ferro-Carbide|ferro-carbide]], keeping the level of protection at the same level but reducing the weight of the armor solution by 25%. Those weight savings went into boosting the secondary weapon systems on the ''Narukami''; the designers also redesigned the flight decks to support [[ | + | With the various [[Great Houses]] expanding their militaries sharply after the Star League Council repealed the [[Council Edict of 2650]] the Draconis Combine revisted the ''Narukami'' design, using advancements in armor technology to replace the [[Improved Ferro-Aluminum|improved ferro-aluminum]] of the original design with [[Ferro-Carbide|ferro-carbide]], keeping the level of protection at the same level but reducing the weight of the armor solution by 25%. Those weight savings went into boosting the secondary weapon systems on the ''Narukami''; the designers also redesigned the flight decks to support [[aerospace fighter]]s, and the final Block II became the backbone of the resurgent Combine navy.<ref name="FR2765:DCp21"/> |
| − | The ''Narukami'' saw extensive service in the early [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], with a number of ships actually surviving the devastating | + | The ''Narukami'' saw extensive service in the early [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], with a number of ships actually surviving the devastating conflagration—but only in mothballs. The Succession Wars nearly destroyed the Combine's industrial base, and the demanding support and maintenance requirements and the associated cost of operating the ''Narukami'' made it impossible for the DCA to keep the destroyers in service.<ref name="FR2765:DCp21"/> |
After the [[Clans]] invaded the Inner Sphere the Combine attempted to restore the few remaining ''Narukamis'' to active service, but the ships proved to be beyond saving, with both the maneuvering drives and jump cores past the point where they could be salvaged. By the beginning of the [[Jihad]] the last venerable ''Narukamis'' had been scrapped.<ref name="FR2765:DCp21"/> | After the [[Clans]] invaded the Inner Sphere the Combine attempted to restore the few remaining ''Narukamis'' to active service, but the ships proved to be beyond saving, with both the maneuvering drives and jump cores past the point where they could be salvaged. By the beginning of the [[Jihad]] the last venerable ''Narukamis'' had been scrapped.<ref name="FR2765:DCp21"/> | ||
| − | == | + | == Weapons and Capacities == |
| − | Both blocks of ''Narukami'' were heavily armed; in terms of capital weapons, each block mounted a pair of [[Heavy NPPC]]s in the nose and a pair of [[NAC/35]]s in each broadside. Combined into a single bay in each of the front and aft left and right arcs were a pair of [[NAC/20]]s and a single [[NAC/30]]. Where the two blocks differed were the secondary weapon suites; the Block I mounted ten [[Large Laser]]s aft and five in every other arc, along with ten [[ | + | Both blocks of ''Narukami'' were heavily armed; in terms of capital weapons, each block mounted a pair of [[Heavy NPPC]]s in the nose and a pair of [[NAC/35]]s in each broadside. Combined into a single bay in each of the front and aft left and right arcs were a pair of [[NAC/20]]s and a single [[NAC/30]]. Where the two blocks differed were the secondary weapon suites; the Block I mounted ten [[Large Laser]]s aft and five in every other arc, along with ten [[medium laser]]s aft and five in every other arc except the nose.<ref name="FR2765:DCp21"/> The Block II ''Narukami'' stripped out the medium lasers from every arc, replacing each with a [[PPC]], while a bank of five PPCs were installed in the nose in place of the large lasers.<ref name="FR2765:DCp21"/> |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
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'''Block II''' | '''Block II''' | ||
| − | * Bay 1: 12 AeroSpace | + | * Bay 1: 12 AeroSpace fighters/2 Small Craft - 6 Doors |
* Bay 2: 53,600 tons of Cargo - 2 Doors | * Bay 2: 53,600 tons of Cargo - 2 Doors | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
*[[:Category:Individual Narukami-class WarShips|List of named ''Narukami'' class WarShips.]] | *[[:Category:Individual Narukami-class WarShips|List of named ''Narukami'' class WarShips.]] | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[Field Report 2765: | + | * ''[[Field Report 2765: DCMS]]'' |
| + | * ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)|First Succession War]]'' | ||
* ''[[Strategic Operations]]'' | * ''[[Strategic Operations]]'' | ||
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[[Category: Destroyer classes]] | [[Category: Destroyer classes]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:44, 29 November 2023
- This article is about destroyer. For the heavy tank, see Narukami (Combat Vehicle).
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| Narukami | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Draconis Combine |
| Introduced | 2380 (Block I) 2770 (Block II) |
| Production Year | 2380[1] |
| Use | Destroyer[2] |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 670,000 |
| Length | 610m |
| Sail Diameter | 1,100m |
| Fuel | 4,000 tons |
| Burn Rate | 39.52 |
| Safe Thrust | 2.5 g |
| Top Thrust | 4 g |
| Sail Integrity | 5 |
| KF Drive Integrity | 15 |
| LF Battery | None |
| Armament |
Block I
Block II
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| Armor | 667 tons of Improved Ferro-Aluminum armor (Block I) 500 tons of Ferro-Carbide armor (Block II) |
| DropShip Capacity | 3 |
| Crew | 40 officers 160 enlisted/non-rated 45 gunners 60 bay personnel (Block I) 34 bay personnel (Block II) |
| Grav Decks | 2 x 200m diameter |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 45/0 |
| Heat Sinks | 1,300 |
| Structural Integrity | 50 |
| BV (2.0) | 130,988 (Block I) 134,418 (Block II) |
Description[edit]
The Narukami-class of destroyer was the first WarShip to be designed and manufactured domestically by the Draconis Combine and was produced in two distinct blocks. The original Block I entered service in 2380,[2] later than the home-designed WarShips of the other major Inner Sphere states other bar the Capellan Confederation,[3] but allowed the Combine to develop naval doctrines and tactics based around the use of small, powerful ships, reflecting the design and manufacturing capabilities of the Combine's industrial base at the time.[2]
Even without the advantages of ready construction facilities and well-developed tactics the Narukami was a dangerous, highly effective ship, one that outperformed contemporaries such as the Lola I-class destroyers being manufactured by the Terran Hegemony, combining ample protection, high thrust and considerable firepower. The limitations on the Narukami were almost directly a consequence of how powerful the design was. The maneuvering drive wasn't only capable of delivering high levels of thrust—it also pushed the hull of the Narukami beyond its structural limits, something that caused both stress fractures and engine failures. The Narukami also had a relatively small cargo bay, limiting its endurance.[2]
The Narukami was cheap to manufacture, but proved very expensive to maintain and operate; the cost of operating Narukamis during peacetime made it more palatable to mothball the class, with the Reunification War being the last major conflict in an eventful operating life. To fill the capability gap left by the absence of the Narukamis the Combine instead purchased secondhand WarShips such as Barons from the Terran Hegemony; while the former Terran WarShips underperformed in combat by comparison, they were cheaper to keep in service.[2] By 2765 all bar six of the Block I Narukamis were in mothballs, and those remaining six were in service with the fleets based out of Pesht, where they could rely on having easy access to nearby shipyards to help keep them supplied and operational.[4]
With the various Great Houses expanding their militaries sharply after the Star League Council repealed the Council Edict of 2650 the Draconis Combine revisted the Narukami design, using advancements in armor technology to replace the improved ferro-aluminum of the original design with ferro-carbide, keeping the level of protection at the same level but reducing the weight of the armor solution by 25%. Those weight savings went into boosting the secondary weapon systems on the Narukami; the designers also redesigned the flight decks to support aerospace fighters, and the final Block II became the backbone of the resurgent Combine navy.[2]
The Narukami saw extensive service in the early Succession Wars, with a number of ships actually surviving the devastating conflagration—but only in mothballs. The Succession Wars nearly destroyed the Combine's industrial base, and the demanding support and maintenance requirements and the associated cost of operating the Narukami made it impossible for the DCA to keep the destroyers in service.[2]
After the Clans invaded the Inner Sphere the Combine attempted to restore the few remaining Narukamis to active service, but the ships proved to be beyond saving, with both the maneuvering drives and jump cores past the point where they could be salvaged. By the beginning of the Jihad the last venerable Narukamis had been scrapped.[2]
Weapons and Capacities[edit]
Both blocks of Narukami were heavily armed; in terms of capital weapons, each block mounted a pair of Heavy NPPCs in the nose and a pair of NAC/35s in each broadside. Combined into a single bay in each of the front and aft left and right arcs were a pair of NAC/20s and a single NAC/30. Where the two blocks differed were the secondary weapon suites; the Block I mounted ten Large Lasers aft and five in every other arc, along with ten medium lasers aft and five in every other arc except the nose.[2] The Block II Narukami stripped out the medium lasers from every arc, replacing each with a PPC, while a bank of five PPCs were installed in the nose in place of the large lasers.[2]
Cargo[edit]
Block I
- Bay 1: 12 Small Craft - 6 Doors
- Bay 2: 53,483 tons of Cargo - 2 Doors
Block II
- Bay 1: 12 AeroSpace fighters/2 Small Craft - 6 Doors
- Bay 2: 53,600 tons of Cargo - 2 Doors