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| − | The '''''Norseman''''' was a ''[[Star Lord (JumpShip)|Star Lord]]''-class [[JumpShip]],<ref name=W40>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 40</ref> modified as a gift from the [[NAIS]] to feature a [[Lithium-Fusion Battery]].<ref name=W40/> It is unknown if the modification reduced the number of operational [[docking hardpoint]]s. | + | The '''''Norseman''''' was a ''[[Star Lord (JumpShip class)|Star Lord]]''-class [[JumpShip]],<ref name=W40>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', p. 40</ref> modified as a gift from the [[NAIS]] to feature a [[Lithium-Fusion Battery]].<ref name=W40/> It is unknown if the modification reduced the number of operational [[docking hardpoint]]s. |
| − | During the early [[Clan Invasion]] in [[3050]] the ''Norseman'', escorted by three smaller ''[[Scout]]''-class JumpShips | + | ==History== |
| + | The ''Norseman'' was, from at least [[3039]], assigned as the personal JumpShip of [[Elected Prince]] [[Haakon Magnusson]] of the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]]. ''[[Löjtnant]]'' [[Lars Angmarsson]] commanded the attached aerospace guard at that time.<ref name=TRO3039>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 210</ref> | ||
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| + | During the early [[Clan Invasion]] in [[3050]] Prince Magnusson traveled on the ''Norseman'', which was escorted by three smaller ''[[Scout (JumpShip class)|Scout]]''-class JumpShips.<ref name=W40/> These ships were used to evacuate him from the [[Rasalhague]] system as it was overrun by [[Clan Wolf]].<ref name=W40/> They fled to the provincial capital of [[Radstadt]], using only uninhabited systems to recharge their [[Kearny-Fuchida Drive]]s to evade pursuit. However, two breakdowns of the ship's drive and power cores required weeks of extensive repairs, delaying the flotilla.<ref name=W40/> When they finally jumped into the Radstadt system on 31 October 3050,<ref>31 October is the date given for the Battle of Radstadt in the novel ''[[Lethal Heritage]]'', as well as the scenario in the "sourcebook" section of the ''BattleSpace'' rulebook, p. 34. By contrast, the event's description on p. 16 of the ''BattleSpace'' rulebook ("sourcebook" section) the date is given as 1 November. The ''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'' does not provide an exact date, but mentions on p. 39 that the battle took place hours prior to a [[Grand Kurultai]] that was scheduled to take place aboard the ''Dire Wolf'' on 1 November.</ref> the system had already fallen. The ''Norseman'' and its accompanying vessels arrived only minutes away from the Clan Wolf flagship ''[[Dire Wolf (Individual Sovetskii Soyuz-class WarShip)|Dire Wolf]]'', a ''[[Sovetskii Soyuz]]''-class [[WarShip]].<ref name=W40/><ref name=BS16>''BattleSpace'' rulebook ("sourcebook" section), p. 16</ref> | ||
Since the ''Norseman'' was equipped with a L-F battery it could make a second jump and escape to safety, given time to plot a new jump. To buy the Elected Prince's ship time to depart, the [[Flying Drakøns]] aerospace wing who were escorting him immediately scrambled to attack the surprised ''Dire Wolf'', precipitating the [[Battle of Radstadt]]. The ''Norseman'' did indeed manage to jump to safety, preserving Magnusson's safety.<ref name=W40/><ref name=BS16/> | Since the ''Norseman'' was equipped with a L-F battery it could make a second jump and escape to safety, given time to plot a new jump. To buy the Elected Prince's ship time to depart, the [[Flying Drakøns]] aerospace wing who were escorting him immediately scrambled to attack the surprised ''Dire Wolf'', precipitating the [[Battle of Radstadt]]. The ''Norseman'' did indeed manage to jump to safety, preserving Magnusson's safety.<ref name=W40/><ref name=BS16/> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[BattleSpace]]'' (rulebook) | + | * ''[[BattleSpace]]'' (rulebook) |
| − | *''[[Wolf Clan Sourcebook]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Wolf Clan Sourcebook]]'' | ||
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[[Category: Individual Star Lord-class JumpShips]] | [[Category: Individual Star Lord-class JumpShips]] | ||
Latest revision as of 03:18, 4 January 2024
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The Norseman was a Star Lord-class JumpShip,[1] modified as a gift from the NAIS to feature a Lithium-Fusion Battery.[1] It is unknown if the modification reduced the number of operational docking hardpoints.
History[edit]
The Norseman was, from at least 3039, assigned as the personal JumpShip of Elected Prince Haakon Magnusson of the Free Rasalhague Republic. Löjtnant Lars Angmarsson commanded the attached aerospace guard at that time.[2]
During the early Clan Invasion in 3050 Prince Magnusson traveled on the Norseman, which was escorted by three smaller Scout-class JumpShips.[1] These ships were used to evacuate him from the Rasalhague system as it was overrun by Clan Wolf.[1] They fled to the provincial capital of Radstadt, using only uninhabited systems to recharge their Kearny-Fuchida Drives to evade pursuit. However, two breakdowns of the ship's drive and power cores required weeks of extensive repairs, delaying the flotilla.[1] When they finally jumped into the Radstadt system on 31 October 3050,[3] the system had already fallen. The Norseman and its accompanying vessels arrived only minutes away from the Clan Wolf flagship Dire Wolf, a Sovetskii Soyuz-class WarShip.[1][4]
Since the Norseman was equipped with a L-F battery it could make a second jump and escape to safety, given time to plot a new jump. To buy the Elected Prince's ship time to depart, the Flying Drakøns aerospace wing who were escorting him immediately scrambled to attack the surprised Dire Wolf, precipitating the Battle of Radstadt. The Norseman did indeed manage to jump to safety, preserving Magnusson's safety.[1][4]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Wolf Clan Sourcebook, p. 40
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 210
- ↑ 31 October is the date given for the Battle of Radstadt in the novel Lethal Heritage, as well as the scenario in the "sourcebook" section of the BattleSpace rulebook, p. 34. By contrast, the event's description on p. 16 of the BattleSpace rulebook ("sourcebook" section) the date is given as 1 November. The Wolf Clan Sourcebook does not provide an exact date, but mentions on p. 39 that the battle took place hours prior to a Grand Kurultai that was scheduled to take place aboard the Dire Wolf on 1 November.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 BattleSpace rulebook ("sourcebook" section), p. 16