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{{InfoBoxDropShip | {{InfoBoxDropShip | ||
| image = Polaris.jpg | | image = Polaris.jpg | ||
| − | | name = Polaris | + | | name = ''Polaris'' |
| manufacturer = [[Alshain Naval Yards]] | | manufacturer = [[Alshain Naval Yards]] | ||
| production year = 3100 | | production year = 3100 | ||
| − | | Use = Ground Assault and Support <br/> Heavy Vehicle and Battle Armor Transport | + | | Use = Ground Assault and Support<br/> Heavy Vehicle and Battle Armor Transport |
| Type = Military Spheroid | | Type = Military Spheroid | ||
| Tech Base = [[Rules_Level#Advanced_Rules|Clan Advanced]] | | Tech Base = [[Rules_Level#Advanced_Rules|Clan Advanced]] | ||
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| Fuel (tons) = 160 | | Fuel (tons) = 160 | ||
| Fuel (days) = 1400 | | Fuel (days) = 1400 | ||
| − | | Armament = 4x [[Cruise Missile 50 | + | | Armament = <span></span> |
| + | * 4x [[Cruise Missile 50]] | ||
| + | * 3x [[Ultra AC/20]] | ||
| + | * 14x [[Gauss rifle]] | ||
| + | * 5x [[ER Large Laser]] | ||
| + | * 39x [[Large Pulse Laser]] | ||
| + | * 30x [[AMS]] | ||
| Armor = [[Ferro-Aluminum Armor]] | | Armor = [[Ferro-Aluminum Armor]] | ||
| − | | Crew = 3 | + | | Crew = 3 officers<br/> 5 enlisted/non-rated<br/> 13 gunners<br/> 220 bay personnel |
| Passengers = | | Passengers = | ||
| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 0/35 | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 0/35 | ||
| − | | Small Craft/<br> | + | | Small Craft/<br>aerospace fighters = |
| Heat Sinks = 175 [[Double Heat Sinks]] | | Heat Sinks = 175 [[Double Heat Sinks]] | ||
| − | | comsys = | + | | comsys = |
| − | | T&T = | + | | T&T = |
| BV (1.0) = | | BV (1.0) = | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = 14,615<ref>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', pp. 108 | + | | BV (2.0) = 14,615<ref>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', pp. 108, 111: Polaris - "Battle Value and correct weapons, record sheet errata prove it is correct weapon system</ref><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6976/polaris-standard Master Unit List Profile of Polaris DropShip - Battle Value]</ref> |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Polaris''''' is a Clan | + | The '''''Polaris''''' is a Clan ground-based fire support/transport [[DropShip]] which was produced in limited numbers during [[Second Combine-Dominion War]]. A specialized design, it was conceived by [[Clan Ghost Bear]] for their war against [[Draconis Combine]] and their Clan allies, [[Clan Nova Cat]].<ref name=H:WREp108-109>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', pp. 108–109: "Polaris"</ref> |
===Design History=== | ===Design History=== | ||
| − | Designed as an artillery vessel with a [[Combat Vehicle|vehicle]] and [[ | + | Designed as an artillery vessel with a [[Combat Vehicle|vehicle]] and [[battle armor]] carrier capacity, the ''Polaris'' was most noted for its missile-based artillery batteries, which became notorious during the battle of [[Irece]]. It was during this campaign beginning in June [[3100]], when Rasalhague's galaxies landed their ''Polaris'' DropShips and were used to bombard Nova Cat's capital city of [[New Barcella (City)|New Barcella]] into rubble. In this campaign they gained a negative reputation. |
| − | Only twenty of these ships were produced, further production deemed unnecessary. This was due to the lack of a need for | + | Only twenty of these ships were produced, further production being deemed unnecessary. This was due to the lack of a need for an artillery fire support vessel and their lift capacity limited to heavy tanks and battlesuit infantry [[Supernova (unit)|Supernova]]. These ships were only used in the Second Combine-Dominion War, with majority of the ships assigned to the [[Omega Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Omega Galaxy]] and [[Star (Formation)|Star]] worth of the ships assigned to [[Beta Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Beta Galaxy]]. |
| − | Three Polaris were lost during the conflict, with only a few of these ships | + | Three ''Polaris'' were lost during the conflict, with only a few of these ships being retained in active service with Clan Ghost Bear after the year 3100. After the war, Beta Galaxy would retain these remaining active ships of the Class, while Omega Galaxy would lose their ships and disperse some to [[Alpha Galaxy (Clan Ghost Bear)|Alpha Galaxy]] and Galaxies associated with the former [[KungsArmé]]. Twelve of these ships were mothballed and would not see service again until [[3144]], when they were used as part of effort to absorb [[Vega Protectorate]] into the Dominion.<ref name=H:WREp108-109/><ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 25: Timeline 3132–3145 - Vegan Protectorate's absorption by Rasalhague Dominion</ref> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
In its role as a Fire Support Vessel, the ship's weaponry is geared to project artillery at considerable distances. In this role, the ''Polaris'' mounts four Class-50 Cruise Missile in its nose with forty rounds of ammunition to supply the launchers. Protecting the ship's hull aside from a large array of anti-missile systems is 30 tons of ferro-aluminum armor. | In its role as a Fire Support Vessel, the ship's weaponry is geared to project artillery at considerable distances. In this role, the ''Polaris'' mounts four Class-50 Cruise Missile in its nose with forty rounds of ammunition to supply the launchers. Protecting the ship's hull aside from a large array of anti-missile systems is 30 tons of ferro-aluminum armor. | ||
| − | Rounding the ship's regular weaponry | + | Rounding the ship's regular weaponry: |
| − | *'''Nose:''' Three Class-20 Ultra Autocannons, an array of five ER Large Lasers, four Large Pulse Lasers and five Anti-Missile Systems. | + | * '''Nose:''' Three Class-20 Ultra Autocannons, an array of five ER Large Lasers, four Large Pulse Lasers and five Anti-Missile Systems. |
| − | *'''Front & Aft Left/Right:''' All include three Gauss Rifles, Four Large Pulse Lasers and five Anti-Missile Systems. | + | * '''Front & Aft Left/Right:''' All include three Gauss Rifles, Four Large Pulse Lasers and five Anti-Missile Systems. |
| − | *'''Aft:''' Three Large Pulse Lasers, two Gauss Rifles, and five Anti-Missile Systems.<ref>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', p. 111 Polaris - Stats - The ship record sheet is correct | + | * '''Aft:''' Three Large Pulse Lasers, two Gauss Rifles, and five Anti-Missile Systems.<ref>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', p. 111: Polaris - Stats - The ship record sheet is correct versus stats given in the fluff section due to errata of Cruise Missiles</ref> |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
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==Related Designs== | ==Related Designs== | ||
| − | *[[Fortress|''Fortress''- | + | *[[Fortress|''Fortress''-class Assault DropShip]] - The ''Polaris'' was loosely based on this DropShip due to its role as mobile artillery battery. |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | The Polaris stats were adjusted after its publication, this included changing of the two [[Cruise Missile 120]] to the quad of four Cruise Missile 50s.<ref>''[http://bg.battletech.com/forums/errata/historical-wars-of-the-republic-era-37586/msg871049/#msg871049 | + | The Polaris stats were adjusted after its publication, this included changing of the two [[Cruise Missile 120]] to the quad of four Cruise Missile 50s.<ref>''[http://bg.battletech.com/forums/errata/historical-wars-of-the-republic-era-37586/msg871049/#msg871049 Errata for Historical: Wars of the Republic Era - 3 Person exchange confirming the Record Sheet is correct stats for the unit.]''</ref> |
| − | The Master Unit List for the ''Polaris'' also corrects the introduction year to 3100 | + | The Master Unit List for the ''Polaris'' also corrects the introduction year to 3100 versus the original PDF listing it as introduced in 3099. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Historical: Wars of the Republic Era]] | + | * ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Historical: Wars of the Republic Era]] | ||
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[[Category:Clan DropShip classes]] | [[Category:Clan DropShip classes]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:57, 24 January 2024
- This article is about the DropShip. For the submarine, see Polaris (Individual Triton-class Naval Vessel).
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| Polaris | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Alshain Naval Yards |
| Production Year | 3100 |
| Use | Ground Assault and Support Heavy Vehicle and Battle Armor Transport |
| Type | Military Spheroid |
| Tech Base | Clan Advanced |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 6,000 tons |
| Structural Integrity | 15 |
| Length | 115 meters |
| Width | 115 meters |
| Height | 96 meters |
| Drive System | Fusion Engine |
| Safe Thrust | 3 |
| Max Thrust | 5 |
| Fuel (tons) | 160 |
| Fuel (days) | 1400 |
| Armament |
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| Armor | Ferro-Aluminum Armor |
| Crew | 3 officers 5 enlisted/non-rated 13 gunners 220 bay personnel |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 0/35 |
| Heat Sinks | 175 Double Heat Sinks |
| BV (2.0) | 14,615[1][2] |
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Description[edit]
The Polaris is a Clan ground-based fire support/transport DropShip which was produced in limited numbers during Second Combine-Dominion War. A specialized design, it was conceived by Clan Ghost Bear for their war against Draconis Combine and their Clan allies, Clan Nova Cat.[3]
Design History[edit]
Designed as an artillery vessel with a vehicle and battle armor carrier capacity, the Polaris was most noted for its missile-based artillery batteries, which became notorious during the battle of Irece. It was during this campaign beginning in June 3100, when Rasalhague's galaxies landed their Polaris DropShips and were used to bombard Nova Cat's capital city of New Barcella into rubble. In this campaign they gained a negative reputation.
Only twenty of these ships were produced, further production being deemed unnecessary. This was due to the lack of a need for an artillery fire support vessel and their lift capacity limited to heavy tanks and battlesuit infantry Supernova. These ships were only used in the Second Combine-Dominion War, with majority of the ships assigned to the Omega Galaxy and Star worth of the ships assigned to Beta Galaxy.
Three Polaris were lost during the conflict, with only a few of these ships being retained in active service with Clan Ghost Bear after the year 3100. After the war, Beta Galaxy would retain these remaining active ships of the Class, while Omega Galaxy would lose their ships and disperse some to Alpha Galaxy and Galaxies associated with the former KungsArmé. Twelve of these ships were mothballed and would not see service again until 3144, when they were used as part of effort to absorb Vega Protectorate into the Dominion.[3][4]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
In its role as a Fire Support Vessel, the ship's weaponry is geared to project artillery at considerable distances. In this role, the Polaris mounts four Class-50 Cruise Missile in its nose with forty rounds of ammunition to supply the launchers. Protecting the ship's hull aside from a large array of anti-missile systems is 30 tons of ferro-aluminum armor.
Rounding the ship's regular weaponry:
- Nose: Three Class-20 Ultra Autocannons, an array of five ER Large Lasers, four Large Pulse Lasers and five Anti-Missile Systems.
- Front & Aft Left/Right: All include three Gauss Rifles, Four Large Pulse Lasers and five Anti-Missile Systems.
- Aft: Three Large Pulse Lasers, two Gauss Rifles, and five Anti-Missile Systems.[5]
Cargo[edit]
- Bay 1: Heavy Vehicles - 20 Units (4 Doors)
- Bay 2: Battle Armor Point - 10 Points (2 Doors)
- Bay 3: Cargo Space - 217 Tons (1 Door)
Related Designs[edit]
- Fortress-class Assault DropShip - The Polaris was loosely based on this DropShip due to its role as mobile artillery battery.
Notes[edit]
The Polaris stats were adjusted after its publication, this included changing of the two Cruise Missile 120 to the quad of four Cruise Missile 50s.[6]
The Master Unit List for the Polaris also corrects the introduction year to 3100 versus the original PDF listing it as introduced in 3099.
References[edit]
- ↑ Historical: Wars of the Republic Era, pp. 108, 111: Polaris - "Battle Value and correct weapons, record sheet errata prove it is correct weapon system
- ↑ Master Unit List Profile of Polaris DropShip - Battle Value
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Historical: Wars of the Republic Era, pp. 108–109: "Polaris"
- ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. 25: Timeline 3132–3145 - Vegan Protectorate's absorption by Rasalhague Dominion
- ↑ Historical: Wars of the Republic Era, p. 111: Polaris - Stats - The ship record sheet is correct versus stats given in the fluff section due to errata of Cruise Missiles
- ↑ Errata for Historical: Wars of the Republic Era - 3 Person exchange confirming the Record Sheet is correct stats for the unit.