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| image = [[File:Riga (Frigate) TRO3057r.png|200px]] | | image = [[File:Riga (Frigate) TRO3057r.png|200px]] | ||
| name = ''Riga'' | | name = ''Riga'' | ||
| − | | manufacturer = [[ | + | | manufacturer = [[Boeing Interstellar]]<ref name=TRO3057R>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', pp. 216–217: "Riga WarShip Profile"</ref> |
| Use = Frigate | | Use = Frigate | ||
| − | | Tech Base = | + | | Tech Base = Inner Sphere |
| − | | Cost = 3,780,867,999 C-Bills | + | | Cost = 3,780,867,999 C-Bills{{cn}} |
| Introduced = [[2440]] | | Introduced = [[2440]] | ||
| production year=2440 | | production year=2440 | ||
| year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4921/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4921/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| − | | Mass = 750,000 | + | | Mass = 750,000 tons |
| Length = 693 m | | Length = 693 m | ||
| Sail Diameter = 1375 m | | Sail Diameter = 1375 m | ||
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* 6x [[NAC/30]] | * 6x [[NAC/30]] | ||
* 8x [[NAC/25]] | * 8x [[NAC/25]] | ||
| − | | Armor = [[Ferro-Carbide]] | + | | Armor = 443.5 tons [[Ferro-Carbide]] |
| DropShip Capacity = 2 | | DropShip Capacity = 2 | ||
| − | | Crew = | + | | Crew = 233<ref name=TRO3057R/> |
| − | | Grav Decks = 1 x 140 | + | * 40 Officers |
| + | * 155 Enlisted | ||
| + | * 38 Gunners | ||
| + | ---- | ||
| + | Bay Personnel: 44 | ||
| + | | Grav Decks = 2 (1 x 140 meters diameter, 1 x 65 meters diameter) | ||
| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 31/20 | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 31/20 | ||
| − | | Heat Sinks = 2,100 | + | | Heat Sinks = 2,100 (single) |
| Structural Integrity = 70 | | Structural Integrity = 70 | ||
| − | | BV (1.0) = 95, | + | | BV (1.0) = 95,430<ref name=TRO3057R/> |
| BV (2.0) = | | BV (2.0) = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Designed during the [[Age of War]], the '''''Riga'''''-class frigate was meant to fill an overlooked mission profile: a large destroyer | + | Designed during the [[Age of War]], the '''''Riga'''''-class frigate was meant to fill an overlooked mission profile: a large destroyer that could operate independently, but carried firepower comparable with contemporary cruisers. The class was a result of a ten-year study of the organization and deployment of Navy assets by the [[Center of Strategic Studies]] and [[Hegemony Naval Command]].<ref name=TRO3057R/> |
| − | Though the [[Terran Hegemony]] | + | Though the [[Terran Hegemony Navy]] was at first skeptical of the ''Riga'', production eventually began in [[2438]], and the class was officially commissioned in [[2440]]. Despite the skeptics' fears, the ''Riga'' performed its designed role admirably. The ''Riga''-class vessels were able to carry out independent missions or serve as escort ships for fleets accompanying very large vessels, mainly guard duty for ''[[Monsoon]]'' and ''[[Aegis]]'' deployments.<ref name=TRO3057R/> |
| − | Production of the ''Riga''-class was eventually | + | Production of the ''Riga''-class was eventually ended by the ''[[Congress]]''-class in [[2542]], though the ''Riga'' stayed in service for quite some time, with decommissioning of the ''Riga''-class only commencing upon the introduction of the ''[[Sovetskii Soyuz (WarShip class)|Sovetskii Soyuz]]''-class heavy cruiser in [[2735]]. The last ''Riga''-class vessel was mothballed in [[2740]].<ref name=TRO3057R/> The [[Word of Blake]] surprised the [[Inner Sphere]] by deploying two recovered ''Riga''s during the [[Jihad]], although both ships had been destroyed by [[3073]].<ref name="J:FRp128">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 128: "Word of Blake Naval Assets"</ref> |
| − | Following the decommissioning of the original ''Riga'' class, a second block of ''Rigas'' - designated the ''[[Riga II]]'' - were produced for the [[Star League Defense Force]] between [[2747]] and Christmas of [[2766]]. The ''Riga II'' had just four-fifths the mass of the earlier ''Riga'', and was classed as a destroyer and escort carrier rather than a frigate.<ref name="FR2765:Pp33+">''Field Report 2765: Periphery'', pp. 33–34: "Riga II (Destroyer/Carrier)"</ref> | + | Following the decommissioning of the original ''Riga'' class, a second block of ''Rigas'' - designated the ''[[Riga II]]'' - were produced for the [[Star League Defense Force]] between [[2747]] and Christmas of [[2766]]. The ''Riga II'' had just four-fifths the mass of the earlier ''Riga'', and was classed as a destroyer and escort carrier rather than a frigate.<ref name="FR2765:Pp33+">''Field Report 2765: Periphery'', pp. 33–34: "Riga II (Destroyer/Carrier)"</ref> Survivors among the [[Operation EXODUS|EXODUS Fleet]] are now found among various [[Clan]] ''toumans'' as the [[York]]-class carrier.<ref name=TRO:3057Rp136>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', p. 136: "York WarShip Profile"</ref> |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | The ''Riga''-class is designed for long missions away from supply lines, fulfilling the mission objectives of contemporary destroyers. | + | The ''Riga''-class is designed for long missions away from supply lines, fulfilling the mission objectives of contemporary destroyers. At the same time, the ''Riga''-class mounts armor and weaponry comparable with contemporary cruisers.<ref name=TRO3057R/> |
| − | The ship’s armament is primarily energy-based, with an assortment of naval lasers and naval PPCs. | + | The ship’s armament is primarily energy-based, with an assortment of naval lasers and naval PPCs. In a compromise with the SLDF Navy, the ship also mounts naval autocannons in order to diversify its payload, with large ammunition stores for extending duty.<ref name=TRO3057R/> |
Though formidable, the ''Riga'' is relatively defenseless alone against smaller aerospace assets, and is commonly deployed with two [[aerospace fighter]] squadrons.<ref name=TRO3057R/> | Though formidable, the ''Riga'' is relatively defenseless alone against smaller aerospace assets, and is commonly deployed with two [[aerospace fighter]] squadrons.<ref name=TRO3057R/> | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
* [[:Category:Individual Riga-class WarShips|List of named ''Riga'' class WarShips.]] | * [[:Category:Individual Riga-class WarShips|List of named ''Riga'' class WarShips.]] | ||
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| + | ==Related WarShips== | ||
| + | * ''[[Riga II]]''-class destroyer/carrier escort - the smaller [[Star League]]-era ''Riga'' survived the [[Star League Civil War]] and can be found in the 31st century in service with the Clans as the ''[[York (WarShip class)|York]]'' class carrier. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 14:08, 3 April 2024
- This article is about the original "Riga I". For other uses, see Riga.
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| Riga | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Boeing Interstellar[1] |
| Introduced | 2440 |
| Production Year | 2440[2] |
| Use | Frigate |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Cost | 3,780,867,999 C-Bills[citation needed] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 750,000 tons |
| Length | 693 m |
| Sail Diameter | 1375 m |
| Fuel | 10,560 tons |
| Burn Rate | 39.52 |
| Safe Thrust | 1.5 g |
| Top Thrust | 2.5 g |
| Sail Integrity | 4 |
| KF Drive Integrity | 16 |
| LF Battery | No |
| Armament |
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| Armor | 443.5 tons Ferro-Carbide |
| DropShip Capacity | 2 |
| Crew | 233[1]
Bay Personnel: 44 |
| Grav Decks | 2 (1 x 140 meters diameter, 1 x 65 meters diameter) |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 31/20 |
| Heat Sinks | 2,100 (single) |
| Structural Integrity | 70 |
| BV (1.0) | 95,430[1] |
Contents
Description
Designed during the Age of War, the Riga-class frigate was meant to fill an overlooked mission profile: a large destroyer that could operate independently, but carried firepower comparable with contemporary cruisers. The class was a result of a ten-year study of the organization and deployment of Navy assets by the Center of Strategic Studies and Hegemony Naval Command.[1]
Though the Terran Hegemony Navy was at first skeptical of the Riga, production eventually began in 2438, and the class was officially commissioned in 2440. Despite the skeptics' fears, the Riga performed its designed role admirably. The Riga-class vessels were able to carry out independent missions or serve as escort ships for fleets accompanying very large vessels, mainly guard duty for Monsoon and Aegis deployments.[1]
Production of the Riga-class was eventually ended by the Congress-class in 2542, though the Riga stayed in service for quite some time, with decommissioning of the Riga-class only commencing upon the introduction of the Sovetskii Soyuz-class heavy cruiser in 2735. The last Riga-class vessel was mothballed in 2740.[1] The Word of Blake surprised the Inner Sphere by deploying two recovered Rigas during the Jihad, although both ships had been destroyed by 3073.[3]
Following the decommissioning of the original Riga class, a second block of Rigas - designated the Riga II - were produced for the Star League Defense Force between 2747 and Christmas of 2766. The Riga II had just four-fifths the mass of the earlier Riga, and was classed as a destroyer and escort carrier rather than a frigate.[4] Survivors among the EXODUS Fleet are now found among various Clan toumans as the York-class carrier.[5]
Armament
The Riga-class is designed for long missions away from supply lines, fulfilling the mission objectives of contemporary destroyers. At the same time, the Riga-class mounts armor and weaponry comparable with contemporary cruisers.[1]
The ship’s armament is primarily energy-based, with an assortment of naval lasers and naval PPCs. In a compromise with the SLDF Navy, the ship also mounts naval autocannons in order to diversify its payload, with large ammunition stores for extending duty.[1]
Though formidable, the Riga is relatively defenseless alone against smaller aerospace assets, and is commonly deployed with two aerospace fighter squadrons.[1]
Cargo
As the Riga is meant for independent duties above all other roles, the class has an excellent cargo capacity. The class has 2 DropShip collars, and three bays. Bay 1 is capable of ferrying 2 squadrons of aerospace fighters. Bay 2 is capable of containing 4 small craft. The last bay is able to carry a respectable 124,492.5 tons of cargo.[1]
See Also
Related WarShips
- Riga II-class destroyer/carrier escort - the smaller Star League-era Riga survived the Star League Civil War and can be found in the 31st century in service with the Clans as the York class carrier.
Gallery
Original Riga from TRO:3057 Revised
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 Technical Readout: 3057 Revised, pp. 216–217: "Riga WarShip Profile"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Riga (WarShip class)
- ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 128: "Word of Blake Naval Assets"
- ↑ Field Report 2765: Periphery, pp. 33–34: "Riga II (Destroyer/Carrier)"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3057 Revised, p. 136: "York WarShip Profile"