Rapier (Naval Vessel class)

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
Top Speed	80 Kph
Power Plant	Electric (Fuel Cell)
Fuel (Type/Range)	8,347 Km
Armament	8 x ER PPCs 2 x LRM-20s 2 x Arrow IV Launchers 2 x LRT-20s 2 x ER Larger Lasers 2 x TAGs
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 the 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 to carry troops and distraster relief support. Two Rapiers can be transported to other worlds via a modified Mammoth Class DropShip.

The urrent version of the ship is outfitted with Star League level technology.

During the opening years of the Jihad, dozens of Rapiers were thought to have been sunk during during the early years of the conflict with the Word of Blake. Some these ships were sunk by orbiting Pocket WarShips and Pirate vessels using capital or sub-capital grade weaponry.

Armament & Capacities

The ship's principle weaponry is found in three armored turrets. The ship bolsters eight Extended Range Particle Projector Cannons, with 4 in Turret 1 and a pair in both turrets 2 & 4. The ship has 4 Extended Range Large Lasers. 2 are fitted in turret 1, while 2 more are mounted 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 are mounted front left and right of the ship's bow. The ship has 4 tons of ammunition for Torpedo launchers. For Artillery support, the ship carries 2 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 a 1,044 ton standard cargo capacity, with two doors found in the right and left rear. It also has 4 Jump Infantry bays and 3 light vehicle bays.

Variants

• Andryusha Class Bombardment Frigate - Two of the Three Rapiers which were stationed on Liao were converted to artillery fire support design by Capellan Confederation in 3065. The design includes Long Tom Artillery pieces instead of the Arrow IV launchers.

• The ship was first designed during the late Succession Wars era; the original configuration of the ship was armed with regular weaponry found in the period instead of more advanced Star League-era technology.

Named Vessels

• exFSS Duladier - The Duladier was part of trio of Rapiers which was deployed on the Sarna March world of Liao in the 3050s. The ship, along with its sister ships, surrendered to House Liao forces in 3057 during Operation Guerrero. The ship remained decommissioned for a decade, until Liao's Home Guard began recommissioning other Rapiers as Fire Support Vessels. The Duladier was considered a candidate for conversion into an aircraft carrier to support other ships which were vulnerable to air attacks in 3067. Its not known if ship survived the Blakist invasion during the Jihad.

Notes

• Features Armored Chassis and Control Modifications, 30 Life Boats, 1 Helipad, Communications Equipment, field kitchen, MASH unit with five operating theaters and CASE.
• The Rapier has not been given a published record sheet for its "Standard Tech" variant. The vehicle profile was written during game year 3067. Thus, information on when the 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.

Bibliography

• Handbook: House Davion
• TechManual