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{{InfoBoxSpaceStation
| image = [[File:Olympus.jpg|250px]]
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| image = [[File:Olympus (Recharge Station) TRO3057r.png|200px]]
| Name = Olympus
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| Name = ''Olympus''
 
| Manufacturer = Unknown
 
| Manufacturer = Unknown
 
| Type = Recharge Station
 
| Type = Recharge Station
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| Introduced = [[2663]]<ref name=AT2RSp324>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 324</ref>
 
| Introduced = [[2663]]<ref name=AT2RSp324>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 324</ref>
 
| Mass = 1,000,000
 
| Mass = 1,000,000
| Length = 660  
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| Length = 660
 
| Width = 1,500
 
| Width = 1,500
 
| Thrust = Unknown
 
| Thrust = Unknown
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| Fuel (days) = 39,52
 
| Fuel (days) = 39,52
 
| LF battery = 8
 
| LF battery = 8
| Armament = 8 x [[PPC]] <br> 8 x [[LRM-20]] <br> 4 x [[AC/20]] <br> 8 x [[SRM-6]] <br> 8 x [[Large Laser]] <br> 20 x [[Medium Laser]] <br> 24 x [[Small Laser]]
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| Armament = <span></span>
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* 8x [[PPC]]
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* 8x [[LRM-20]]
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* 4x [[AC/20]]
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* 8x [[SRM-6]]
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* 8x [[large laser]]
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* 20x [[medium laser]]
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* 24x [[small laser]]
 
| Armor = Fore 100 <br> Fore-Sides 100 <br> Aft-Sides 100 <br> Aft 100
 
| Armor = Fore 100 <br> Fore-Sides 100 <br> Aft-Sides 100 <br> Aft 100
 
| Structural Integrity = 1
 
| Structural Integrity = 1
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| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 50/15
 
| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 50/15
 
| Heat Sinks = 200
 
| Heat Sinks = 200
| BV (1.0) = 11,066<ref name=AT2RSp324/><ref name=TRO3057R>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', p. 178, "Olympus Space Station Profile"</ref>
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| BV (1.0) = 11,066<ref name=AT2RSp324/><ref name=TRO3057R>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', p. 178: "Olympus Space Station Profile"</ref>
 
| BV (2.0) = Unknown
 
| BV (2.0) = Unknown
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
Many jump points in important star systems are home to so-called [[Recharge Station]]s, of which the '''''Olympus''''' is the most well-known. Those stations feature huge solar sails and can store vast amounts of energy, which they can transfer to waiting [[JumpShips]] by cable connection or by emission of microwaves, significantly shortening the recharge time due to concentrated energy flow. Apart from that, recharge stations also function as cargo stations and fuel bunkers for [[DropShip]]s and many of them form the core of orbital sensor and defense systems. Recharge stations are rarely subjected to a direct assault, because even during the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] they were deemed too valuable to be damaged. They have been, however, targeted by black-ops attacks in order to take out the sensor network they control, prior to a planetary assault.<ref name=TRO3057>''Technical Readout: 3057'', p. 202, "Olympus Space Station Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3057R/>
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Many jump points in important star systems are home to so-called [[Recharge Station]]s, of which the '''''Olympus''''' is the most well-known. These stations feature huge solar sails and can store vast amounts of energy, which they can transfer to waiting [[JumpShips]] by cable connection or by emission of microwaves, significantly shortening the recharge time due to concentrated energy flow. Apart from that, recharge stations also function as cargo stations and fuel bunkers for [[DropShip]]s and many of them form the core of orbital sensor and defense systems. Recharge stations are rarely subjected to a direct assault, because even during the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] they were deemed too valuable to be damaged. However, they have been targeted by black-ops attacks in order to take out the sensor network they control prior to a planetary assault.<ref name=TRO3057>''Technical Readout: 3057'', p. 202: "Olympus Space Station Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3057R/>
In times of Star League there'd been hundreds of Olympus, one apiece for the zenith and nadir jump points of every important system in the Inner Sphere, and the majority of the less important systems as well. But between the sabotage to his sensors, the age and mechanical failure or human error, few have survived.
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In the days of the Star League there were hundreds of Olympus stations, one apiece for the zenith and nadir jump points of every important system in the Inner Sphere, and the majority of the less important systems as well. But between the sabotage to sensors, age, and mechanical failure or human error, few have survived.
  
Weighing in at about 1 million tons and having a 1,500 meter diameter sail, the ''Olympus'' features eight batteries, each one capable of recharging one [[JumpShip]] at a time. The most interesting feature is perhaps the inclusion of two repair docks able to cope with ships up to 50,000 tons and a single, large dock for ships weighing up to 150,000 tons. These repair facilities are almost constantly occupied due to their popularity and acquiring a place can require booking six months in advance. The two [[gravdeck]]s are quite unique: one is "small", with a diameter of 150 meters, which holds the command section of the ''Olympus'', while the other is the largest gravdeck known to exist with a diameter of 1,230 meters. The largest gravdeck holds all passenger and staff facilities, and makes duty aboard the station relatively pleasant.<ref name=TRO3057/><ref name=TRO3057R/>
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Weighing in at about 1 million tons and having a 1,500 meter diameter sail, the ''Olympus'' features eight batteries, each one capable of recharging one [[JumpShip]] at a time. The most interesting feature is perhaps the inclusion of two repair docks each able to cope with ships up to 50,000 tons and a single, large dock for ships weighing up to 150,000 tons. These repair facilities are almost constantly occupied due to their popularity and acquiring a place can require booking six months in advance. The two [[grav deck]]s are quite unique: one is "small", with a diameter of 150 meters, which holds the command section of the ''Olympus'', while the other is the largest grav deck known to exist with a diameter of 1,230 meters. The largest grav deck holds all passenger and staff facilities, and makes duty aboard the station relatively pleasant.<ref name=TRO3057/><ref name=TRO3057R/>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
The armament of the ''Olympus'' is geared towards anti-fighter defense. Each firing arc boosts the same configuration, erasing any blind spots in its defense. [[PPC]]'s, [[LRM-20]]'s, and [[Autocannon/20]]'s provide each arc's main firepower, supplemented by lasers and short-range missile systems. The armor is somewhat weak, but as recharge stations are rarely the subject of a massed assault, it is deemed enough to protect the ''Olympus''.<ref name=TRO3057/><ref name=TRO3057R/>
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The armament of the ''Olympus'' is geared toward anti-fighter defense. Each firing arc boosts the same configuration, erasing any blind spots in its defense. [[PPC]]s, [[LRM-20]]s, and [[Autocannon/20]]s provide each arc's main firepower, supplemented by lasers and short-range missile systems. The armor is somewhat weak, but as recharge stations are rarely the subject of a massed assault, it is deemed enough to protect the ''Olympus''.<ref name=TRO3057/><ref name=TRO3057R/>
  
 
==Cargo==
 
==Cargo==
The ''Olympus'' has a huge cargo bay with a capacity of 139,093 tons, accessible by 12 doors. It also can support six [[Small Craft]] as well as six [[aerospace fighter]]s and sports four docking collars, making it a vital center for any incoming cargo ships. Apart from the crew, the ''Olympus'' also has quarters for 126 passengers and sufficient rescue equipment, in case of an emergency.<ref name=TRO3057/><ref name=TRO3057R/>
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The ''Olympus'' has a huge cargo bay with a capacity of 139,093 tons, accessible by 12 doors. It also can support six [[Small Craft]] as well as six [[aerospace fighter]]s and sports four docking collars, making it a vital center for any incoming cargo ships. Apart from the crew, the ''Olympus'' also has quarters for 126 passengers. The stations are usually equipped with sufficient rescue equipment for all embarked personnel in case of an emergency.<ref name=TRO3057/><ref name=TRO3057R/>
  
 
==Repair Facilities==
 
==Repair Facilities==
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==Variants==
 
==Variants==
 
No official variants seem to exist, but any of the many stations in existence have been customized over the years of their existence.
 
No official variants seem to exist, but any of the many stations in existence have been customized over the years of their existence.
 
==Known stations==
 
 
* [[Andurien]] zenith recharge station, still operative in 3058.<ref name=ACtA04>''Double Blind'' p. 75</ref>
 
 
* [[Blue Star (system)]] Nadir recharge station, mentioned by a anonymous ship captain, apparently a Blakist.<ref>''Jihad Conspiracies'' p. 50</ref>
 
 
* [[Coventry]] nadir recharge station, still operative in 3058, used by the Jade Falcons during the [[Battle of Coventry]].{{cn}}
 
 
* [[Gambilon]] nadir recharge station, still operative in 3069.<ref name=TCp75>''Total Chaos'', pp. 75-76 "SEED OF DISCONTENT"</ref>
 
 
* [[Gatchina]] zenith recharge station, still operative in 3058.<ref name=ACtA5>''Double Blind'' p. 159</ref>
 
 
* [[Grand Base]] zenith recharge station: in the [[Capellan Confederation]]. Taken by [[Andurien]] marines during the [[Andurien Wars]].<ref>''Historical Brush Wars'' p. 53</ref>
 
 
* [[Granera]] zenith recharge station, still operative in 3058.<ref name=ACtA6>''Double Blind'' p. 157</ref>
 
 
* [[Kittery]] zenith recharge station, still operative in 3059.{{cn}}
 
 
* [[Hesperus II]] station: Assaulted and captured in 3057 by a mercenary team lead by [[Grayson Carlyle]], as part of the Lyran offensive against the [[Free Star Republic]].<ref name=ACtA07>''Operation Excalibur'' p. 252-310</ref>
 
 
* [[Mica Majority]] recharge station: in the Periphery. Is unknown if was of Olympus class.<ref>''Battletech Field Manual periphery'' p. 109</ref>
 
 
* [[Nashuar]], in the [[St. Ives Compact]] had both zenith and nadir recharge station, still operatives in 3062, and used by the Capellan forces during the [[Capellan-St. Ives War]].{{cn}}
 
 
* [[New Home]] station: Recharge station in the nadir jump point, located in New Home, in [[Chaos March]]. Still operative in 3058.<ref name=ACtA08>''Double Blind'' p. 49</ref>
 
 
* [[Romita]] zenith recharge station, still operative in 3058.<ref name=ACtA09>''Double Blind'' p. 157</ref>
 
 
* [[Ryerson]] recharge station, still operative in 3058.<ref name=ACtA10>''Double Blind'' p. 155</ref>
 
 
* [[Shimoseki]] recharge station, in the [[Draconis Combine]] space had a recharge station, still operative in 3058.<ref>''Black Dragon'' p. 121</ref>
 
 
* [[St. Loris]] zenith recharge station, in the [[St. Ives Compact]], still operative in 3062 and used by the Capellan forces during the [[Capellan-St. Ives War]].<ref name=ACtA011>''The Killing Fields'' p. 134</ref>
 
 
* [[Gondola Station]], in Zenith Jump point of [[Skye]] system, was still operative in 3134 until it was attacked and almost destroyed by a warship of [[Clan Jade Falcon]] during his final attack on Skye in 3134. <ref name=BotIp15>''Blood of the Isle'', p. 161</ref>
 
 
* [[Terra]] stations. The system had two stations, named Versailles, in zenith point, and Brandenburg, in nadir jump point. They're still operative in 3058. <ref name=TCp12>''The Fall of Terra'', p. 57</ref>
 
  
 
==Named Stations==
 
==Named Stations==
 
(See [[:Category:Individual Olympus-class Space Stations|List of named Olympus-class Space Stations]])
 
(See [[:Category:Individual Olympus-class Space Stations|List of named Olympus-class Space Stations]])
  
==Station Gallery==
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==Notes==
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* In German products, the unit's proper name was perfectly to '''''Olymp'''''.<ref>''[[Geschichte der Inneren Sphäre]]'', p. 162</ref>
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==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
Image:Olympos.png|''Olympus'' Recharge Station
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Olympus.png|Original ''Olympus'' from ''[[DropShips and JumpShips]]''
Image:Color-jumpship.png| ''Olympus'' cut-away
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Olympus (Recharge Station) TRO3057r.png|''Olympus'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3057|TRO:3057]]''
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Color-jumpship.png|Cutaway of ''Olympus'' from ''[[TechManual]]''
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
<references />
 
<references />
 
[[5]].  [[Blood of the Isle]], page 161.
 
  
 
==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
 
* ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]''
 
* ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]''
 
* ''[[Blood of the Isle]]'' (novel)
 
* ''[[Blood of the Isle]]'' (novel)
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 ]]
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]
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[[Category:Space Station classes|Olympus]]
 
[[Category:Space Station classes|Olympus]]
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[[Category:German renamed units]]

Latest revision as of 08:50, 30 September 2023

This article is about the recharge station. For other uses, see Olympus (disambiguation).
Olympus (Recharge Station) TRO3057r.png
Olympus
Production information
Manufacturer Unknown
Type Recharge Station
Tech Base Star League
Cost Unknown
Introduced 2663[1]
Technical specifications
Mass 1,000,000
Length 660
Width 1,500
Thrust Unknown
Fuel (tons) 10,000
Fuel (days) 39,52
LF battery 8
Armament
Armor Fore 100
Fore-Sides 100
Aft-Sides 100
Aft 100
Structural Integrity 1
Docking Collars 4
Crew/Passengers 46 officers
263 enlisted/not-rated
126 1st-class passengers
Grav Decks 1 x 1230 meters diameter
1 x 150 meters diameter
Escape Pods/Life Boats 50/15
Heat Sinks 200
BV (1.0) 11,066[1][2]
BV (2.0) Unknown

Description[edit]

Many jump points in important star systems are home to so-called Recharge Stations, of which the Olympus is the most well-known. These stations feature huge solar sails and can store vast amounts of energy, which they can transfer to waiting JumpShips by cable connection or by emission of microwaves, significantly shortening the recharge time due to concentrated energy flow. Apart from that, recharge stations also function as cargo stations and fuel bunkers for DropShips and many of them form the core of orbital sensor and defense systems. Recharge stations are rarely subjected to a direct assault, because even during the Succession Wars they were deemed too valuable to be damaged. However, they have been targeted by black-ops attacks in order to take out the sensor network they control prior to a planetary assault.[3][2] In the days of the Star League there were hundreds of Olympus stations, one apiece for the zenith and nadir jump points of every important system in the Inner Sphere, and the majority of the less important systems as well. But between the sabotage to sensors, age, and mechanical failure or human error, few have survived.

Weighing in at about 1 million tons and having a 1,500 meter diameter sail, the Olympus features eight batteries, each one capable of recharging one JumpShip at a time. The most interesting feature is perhaps the inclusion of two repair docks each able to cope with ships up to 50,000 tons and a single, large dock for ships weighing up to 150,000 tons. These repair facilities are almost constantly occupied due to their popularity and acquiring a place can require booking six months in advance. The two grav decks are quite unique: one is "small", with a diameter of 150 meters, which holds the command section of the Olympus, while the other is the largest grav deck known to exist with a diameter of 1,230 meters. The largest grav deck holds all passenger and staff facilities, and makes duty aboard the station relatively pleasant.[3][2]

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

The armament of the Olympus is geared toward anti-fighter defense. Each firing arc boosts the same configuration, erasing any blind spots in its defense. PPCs, LRM-20s, and Autocannon/20s provide each arc's main firepower, supplemented by lasers and short-range missile systems. The armor is somewhat weak, but as recharge stations are rarely the subject of a massed assault, it is deemed enough to protect the Olympus.[3][2]

Cargo[edit]

The Olympus has a huge cargo bay with a capacity of 139,093 tons, accessible by 12 doors. It also can support six Small Craft as well as six aerospace fighters and sports four docking collars, making it a vital center for any incoming cargo ships. Apart from the crew, the Olympus also has quarters for 126 passengers. The stations are usually equipped with sufficient rescue equipment for all embarked personnel in case of an emergency.[3][2]

Repair Facilities[edit]

Pressurized Repair Bay - 50,000 ton capacity (2)
Pressurized Repair Bay - 150,000 ton capacity (1)

Variants[edit]

No official variants seem to exist, but any of the many stations in existence have been customized over the years of their existence.

Named Stations[edit]

(See List of named Olympus-class Space Stations)

Notes[edit]

  • In German products, the unit's proper name was perfectly to Olymp.[4]

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 324
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Technical Readout: 3057 Revised, p. 178: "Olympus Space Station Profile"
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Technical Readout: 3057, p. 202: "Olympus Space Station Profile"
  4. Geschichte der Inneren Sphäre, p. 162

Bibliography[edit]