Rapier (Naval Vessel class)

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Rapier Patrol Destroyer (Wet Navy)
Production information
Manufacturer	Federated Suns
Use	Naval Fire Support, Sea Patrol, Pirate Hunting
Tech Base	Star League Advanced (Non-Tournment Legal) Technology
Chassis Type (Size)	Naval Vessel, Large (Large, Template C)
Equipment Rating
Cost	???
Introduced	Late 30th Century
Technical specifications
Mass	8,500 Tons
Speed	80 Kph
Top Speed	80 Kph
Power Plant	Electric (Fuel Cell)
Fuel (Type/Range)	8,347 Km
Armament	8 x ERPPC, 2 x LRM20, 2 x Arrow IV, 2 x LRT-20, 2 x ER Large Laser, 2 x TAG
Heat Sinks	186
Armor	(BAR 10)
Crew	22 Officers, 48 Enlisted/non-rated, 58 gunners, 15 bay personnel, 84 Jump Infantry
BV (1.0)	???
BV (2.0)	???

Description

The Rapier was designed as Federated Suns' principle Wet Navy patrol asset. Used to support ground troops with its fire power, or keep the peace on the sea of various worlds which have oceans. The design has been in service since just before dawn of the 31st Century. The ship can carry three VTOL type aircraft, which can used carrying troops and distraster relief support. Two Rapiers can be transported to other worlds via modified Mammoth Class DropShip.

Current version of the ship was out fitted with Star League level of technology.

Armament & Capacities

The ship principle weaponry are found in the three armored turrets. The ship bolsters eight Extended Range Particle Projector Cannons, with 4 in Turret 1 and pair the weapons found Turrets 2 & 4. Ship has 4 Extended Range Large Lasers, Pair are fitted in turret 1, while 2 more amounted rear left and right locations. The ship has pair of 20-Tubed Long Range Missile launchers mounted on its bow, with 36 racks of ammunition fire between them. It also has pair LRM-20s launcher dedicated for anti-submarine warfare. These LR-Torpedoe launchers mounted front left and right of the ship's bow. The ship is given 4 tons of ammunition for Torpedo launchers. For Artillery support, the ship has pair of Arrow VI launchers mounted its no. 2 Turret, with eight tons of ammunition set aside for it. All the Rapier's ammunition is found in main body of the vessel, protected by CASE.

All weaponry is guided by the ship's Advance Fire Control system.

Cargo

The ship has 1,044 ton standard cargo capacitiy, with two doors found right and left rear. It also has 4 Jump Infantry bays & 3 light vehicle bays.

Variants

The ship was first design during the late Succession Wars Era, the original configuration of the ship was armed with regular weaponry found in the period instead of more advance Star League era technology.

Notes

Features Armored Chassis and Control Modifications, 30 Life Boats, 1 Helipad, Communication Equipment, field kitchen, MASH unit with 5 operating threaters, & CASE.

The Rapier was not published with record sheet or for its Standard tech variant. The vehicle profile was written in game year 3067. Thus information on when vessel was designed is based the article reflection length of service starting from just before turn of the century and newer Star League technology version be put service in less than 2 decades.

References

• Handbook: House Davion