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Line 1: − {{otheruses|the updated carrier design|other uses|Samarkand}} {{InfoBoxWarShip {{InfoBoxWarShip | image = [[File:Samarkand Carrier.jpg|191px]] | image = [[File:Samarkand Carrier.jpg|191px]] − | name = ''Samarkand Block II'' + | name = Samarkand '''Block II''' | manufacturer = [[Draconis Combine]] | manufacturer = [[Draconis Combine]] | Use = Aerospace Carrier <br/> Troop Transport <br/> Orbit-to-Surface Fire Support <br/> Escort Ship | Use = Aerospace Carrier <br/> Troop Transport <br/> Orbit-to-Surface Fire Support <br/> Escort Ship − | Tech Base = Inner Sphere [[Technology Rating|Advanced]] + | Tech Base = Inner Sphere [[Advanced Technology|Advanced]] − | Cost = + | Cost = ??? | Introduced = [[2668]] | Introduced = [[2668]] − | production year=2668 − | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4971/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | Mass = 350,000 tons | Mass = 350,000 tons | Length = 501 meters | Length = 501 meters | Sail Diameter = 967 meters | Sail Diameter = 967 meters − | Safe Thrust = 2 g + | Safe Thrust = 4 − | Top Thrust = 3 g + | Top Thrust = 6 | Fuel = 2,678 tons (6,562 points) | Fuel = 2,678 tons (6,562 points) | Burn Rate = 66.42 (maximum days) | Burn Rate = 66.42 (maximum days) Line 20:
Line 17: | KF Drive Integrity = 8 | KF Drive Integrity = 8 | LF Battery = no | LF Battery = no − | Armament = <span></span> + | Armament = 2 [[Heavy NPPC]] x [[Medium NPPC]] <br/> 2 x [[NAC/20]] <br/> 2 x [[NL45]] <br/> 6 x [[NL35]] <br/> 5 x [[LRM 20]] <br/> 8 x [[LRM 10]] <br/> 6 x [[SRM 4]] <br/> 4 x [[Large Laser]] <br/> 10 x [[Medium Laser]] <br/> 38 x [[Machine Gun]] − * 2x [[Heavy NPPC]] − * 2x [[Medium NPPC]] − * 2x [[NAC/20]] − * 2x [[NL45]] − * 6x [[NL35]] − * 5x [[LRM 20]] − * 8x [[LRM 10]] − * 6x [[SRM 4]] − * 4x [[Large Laser]] − * 10x [[medium laser]] − * 38x [[Machine Gun]] | Armor = [[Ferro-Carbide|Ferro-Carbide Armor]] | Armor = [[Ferro-Carbide|Ferro-Carbide Armor]] | DropShip Capacity = 4 | DropShip Capacity = 4 − | Crew = 35 Officers, 110 Enlisted/non-rated, <br/> 100 Marines, 204 Bay personnel + | Crew = 35 Officers, 110 Enlisted/nonrates, <br/> 100 Marines, 204 Bay personnel | Grav Decks = 150 meter <br/> 60 meter | Grav Decks = 150 meter <br/> 60 meter | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 30/0 | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 30/0 | Heat Sinks = 1,700 | Heat Sinks = 1,700 | Structural Integrity = 73 | Structural Integrity = 73 − | BV (1.0) = + | BV (1.0) = ??? | BV (2.0) = 35,258 | BV (2.0) = 35,258 }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − The '''''Samarkand'''''-class ''Block II'' is a second-generation [[Draconis Combine]] WarShip sized aerospace fighter carrier. They were considered good escort vessels, but they are noted for not being able to handle vessels larger than itself due to its light complement of capital weaponry in addition to its thin rear facing armor and weapons. In desperate situations, when fighter availability was low, the ''Samarkand'' was utilized as a last-ditch decoy to buy time for embattled ground forces. + The Samarkand Class ''Block II'' is second generation [[Draconis Combine]] Warship size aerospace fighter carrier. They were considered good escort vessels, but they are noted for not being able handle vessels larger than itself due to its light compliment of capital weaponry. The ship were noted for its thin rear facing armor and weaponry. In desperate situation when fighters availablity was low, the Samarkand were brough in as last-ditch decoy to buy time for embattled ground forces. − The class was originally introduced in [[2579]] and served in the [[Reunification War]]. In [[2668]], 89 years later, [[Coordinator]] [[Urizen Kurita (27th c.)|Urizen Kurita]] authorized the construction of a new improved version of the venerable class. The ''Block II'' was infused with new technologies that improved the ship's weaponry and armor over the original design. A large quantity of the class was produced which was utilized by the [[Star League Defense Force]] as escorts. + The Class was originally introduced in [[2579]] and served in Reunification War. In [[2668]], 89 years later [[Coordinator]] [[Urizen Kurita (27th c.)|Urizen Kurita]] authorized the construction of new improved version of the venerable class. The ''Block II'' was infused with new technologies that improved the ship's weaponry and armor over the original design. A large quanity of the class was produced and was utiltized by the [[Star League Defense Force]] as escorts. − These ships were used as part of the liberation of [[Terra]] from the tyrant [[Stefan Amaris]] and his [[Rim Worlds Republic|Rim Worlds Republican]] Army. Most of these ships were destroyed during [[Operation LIBERATION]]. Three ''Samarkand'' vessels are known to have participated in General [[Alexander Kerensky]]'s [[Operation EXODUS]]: the [[Beijing (Individual Samarkand-class WarShip)|SLS ''Beijing'']],<ref name="WORp162">''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 162: "WarShips"</ref> the CDS ''[[Deal Breaker]]'',<ref name="WoRp130">''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 130: "Vengeance on Vinton"</ref> and CSA ''[[Yorktown (Individual Samarkand-class WarShip)|Yorktown]]''.<ref name="WORp112+">''The Wars of Reaving'', pp. 112–113: "Constriction"</ref> + These ships were used as part of Liberation of [[Terra]] from the tyrant [[Stephan Amaris]] and his [[Rim Worlds Republic|Rim Worlds Republican]] Army. Most of these ship were destroyed during the Liberation. It not known if any ships under League control joined [[Aleksandr Kerensky|Aleksandr Kerensky's]] [[Operation Exodus|Exodus Fleet]]. − The surviving units in the Combine's naval service were stationed on the border with the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] and the [[Federated Suns]]. Nearly all these survivors were destroyed in the [[First Succession War|First]] and [[Second Succession War|Second Succession Wars]]. + The surviving units in the Combine's naval service were stationed on the border with Lyran Commonwealth and [[Federated Suns]]. Nearly all these survivors were destroyed in the [[First Succession War|First]] and [[Second Succession War|Second Succession Wars]]. − Only a single survivor of the class exists in the [[Inner Sphere]] as of [[3075]], the [[Togura (Individual Samarkand-class WarShip)|DCS ''Togura'']] which has been converted into an orbiting museum.<ref name=TRO:3075p216>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 216: "Samarkand (Carrier)"</ref> + Only a single survivor of the class exists as of [[3075]], which has been converted into a orbiting museum. − ==Armaments & Capabilities== + ==Armaments & Capacities== ===Weaponry=== ===Weaponry=== − The principal capital weaponry includes, in its front arc, a pair of Medium Naval PPCs & a pair of Class 35 Naval Lasers. On its front sides it has single Class 20 Naval Autocannon complement per front-side arcs. Its capital broadsides feature only a single Heavy Naval PPC per arc, while its aft sides carry a pair of Class 35 Naval Lasers. Protecting its aft quarter is a pair of Class 45 Naval Lasers. + The principle capital weaponry includes; Its front arc has pair of Medium Naval PPC & pair of Class 35 Naval Lasers. On it front sides it has single Class 20 Naval Autocannon compliment per front-side arcs. Its capital broadsides only a single Heavy Naval PPC per arc, while its aft sides pair of Class 35 Naval Lasers. Protecting its after is pair of Class 45 Naval Laser. − Its conventional weaponry includes, in the nose, five LRM-20 launchers backed up four [[medium laser]]s. On the ship's front sides, it has four LRM-10 launchers and three SRM 4 launchers providing close up protection. On its broadsides, it has ten Machine Guns each, providing last-ditch defense with 100 rounds per side. + Its conventional weaponry includes; In the nose is mounts five LRM-20 Launchers, backed up four medium lasers. On the ship's front sides, it four LRM-10 launchers and three SRM 4 launchers providing close up protection. On its broadsides, it has ten Machine Guns per boardside, providing last ditch defense with 100 rounds per side. − In each of its aft sides it mounts; A pair of Large Lasers and a pair of medium lasers together in a weapons, Five LRM-20 launchers, and six Machine guns per side with 100 rounds of ammo. + In each of its aft sides it mounts; A pair of Large Lasers and pair of Medium lasers together in a weapons, Five LRM-20 launchers, and six Machine guns per side with 100 rounds of ammo. − In the aft, the ''Samarkand'' has a single Large Laser with a pair of medium lasers and six Machine Guns providing protection against conventional threats.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 216–217: Samarkand (Carrier) - Stats</ref> + In the aft, has single Large Lasers with pair of Medium Lasers and six Machine Guns providing protection against conventional threats. ===Protection=== ===Protection=== − The ''Samarkand'' has 511 tons of Ferro-Carbide Armor protecting its side and aft nearly evenly with 21 more tons mounted in the bow. Its structural integrity is 74, 3 points more than the Block I ships.<ref name=TRO:3075p216/> + The ''Samarkand'' has 511 tons of Ferro-Carbide Armor protecting its side and aft nearly evenly with 21 more tons mounted in the bow. Its structural integrity is 74, 3 points more than the Block I ships. ==Cargo== ==Cargo== − The ship's payload includes: + The ships's principle payload includes; − * Bay 1: Fighters (36) - 4 Doors + *Bay 1: Fighters (36) - 4 Doors − * Bay 2: Small Craft (12) - 1 Door + *Bay 2: Small Craft (12) - 1 Door − * Bay 3: Fighters (36) - 4 Doors + *Bay 3: Fighters (36) - 4 Doors − * Bay 4: Cargo (36,029 tons) - 6 Doors + *Bay 4: Cargo (36,029 tons) - 6 Doors − ==See Also== + ==Named Ships of the Class== − * [[:Category:Individual Samarkand-class WarShips|List of named ''Samarkand'' class WarShips.]] + * '''''Togura -''''' Last known survivor of the class, which has been placed in orbit of [[New Samarkand]]. The ship as of 3075, was barely functioning as a orbital museum. − − ==Related Ships== − * [[Samarkand Block I (WarShip class)|''Samarkand''-class (Block I) Carriers]] ==Notes== ==Notes== − * No canon record sheet has been produced for the ''Samarkand'' Block II, at the time of this writing.+ No canon record sheet has been produced for the Samarkand Block II at the time of this writing. ==References== ==References== + *''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'', p. 218 <references /> <references /> − ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Tactics of Desperation]]'' (BattleCorps Scenario) − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' − * ''[[The Wars of Reaving]]'' − [[Category:WarShip classes]] + [[Category:WarShips|{{PAGENAME}}]] − [[Category:Draconis Combine WarShip classes]] + [[Category:Draconis Combine WarShips|{{PAGENAME}}]] − [[Category:Carrier WarShip classes]] + [[Category:Carriers]]
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| image = [[File:Samarkand Carrier.jpg|191px]] | | image = [[File:Samarkand Carrier.jpg|191px]] | ||
| − | | name = '' | + | | name = Samarkand '''Block II''' |
| manufacturer = [[Draconis Combine]] | | manufacturer = [[Draconis Combine]] | ||
| Use = Aerospace Carrier <br/> Troop Transport <br/> Orbit-to-Surface Fire Support <br/> Escort Ship | | Use = Aerospace Carrier <br/> Troop Transport <br/> Orbit-to-Surface Fire Support <br/> Escort Ship | ||
| − | | Tech Base = Inner Sphere [[Technology | + | | Tech Base = Inner Sphere [[Advanced Technology|Advanced]] |
| − | | Cost = | + | | Cost = ??? |
| Introduced = [[2668]] | | Introduced = [[2668]] | ||
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| Mass = 350,000 tons | | Mass = 350,000 tons | ||
| Length = 501 meters | | Length = 501 meters | ||
| Sail Diameter = 967 meters | | Sail Diameter = 967 meters | ||
| − | | Safe Thrust = | + | | Safe Thrust = 4 |
| − | | Top Thrust = | + | | Top Thrust = 6 |
| Fuel = 2,678 tons (6,562 points) | | Fuel = 2,678 tons (6,562 points) | ||
| Burn Rate = 66.42 (maximum days) | | Burn Rate = 66.42 (maximum days) | ||
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| KF Drive Integrity = 8 | | KF Drive Integrity = 8 | ||
| LF Battery = no | | LF Battery = no | ||
| − | | Armament = | + | | Armament = 2 [[Heavy NPPC]] x [[Medium NPPC]] <br/> 2 x [[NAC/20]] <br/> 2 x [[NL45]] <br/> 6 x [[NL35]] <br/> 5 x [[LRM 20]] <br/> 8 x [[LRM 10]] <br/> 6 x [[SRM 4]] <br/> 4 x [[Large Laser]] <br/> 10 x [[Medium Laser]] <br/> 38 x [[Machine Gun]] |
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| Armor = [[Ferro-Carbide|Ferro-Carbide Armor]] | | Armor = [[Ferro-Carbide|Ferro-Carbide Armor]] | ||
| DropShip Capacity = 4 | | DropShip Capacity = 4 | ||
| − | | Crew = 35 Officers, 110 Enlisted/ | + | | Crew = 35 Officers, 110 Enlisted/nonrates, <br/> 100 Marines, 204 Bay personnel |
| Grav Decks = 150 meter <br/> 60 meter | | Grav Decks = 150 meter <br/> 60 meter | ||
| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 30/0 | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 30/0 | ||
| Heat Sinks = 1,700 | | Heat Sinks = 1,700 | ||
| Structural Integrity = 73 | | Structural Integrity = 73 | ||
| − | | BV (1.0) = | + | | BV (1.0) = ??? |
| BV (2.0) = 35,258 | | BV (2.0) = 35,258 | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The | + | The Samarkand Class ''Block II'' is second generation [[Draconis Combine]] Warship size aerospace fighter carrier. They were considered good escort vessels, but they are noted for not being able handle vessels larger than itself due to its light compliment of capital weaponry. The ship were noted for its thin rear facing armor and weaponry. In desperate situation when fighters availablity was low, the Samarkand were brough in as last-ditch decoy to buy time for embattled ground forces. |
| − | The | + | The Class was originally introduced in [[2579]] and served in Reunification War. In [[2668]], 89 years later [[Coordinator]] [[Urizen Kurita (27th c.)|Urizen Kurita]] authorized the construction of new improved version of the venerable class. The ''Block II'' was infused with new technologies that improved the ship's weaponry and armor over the original design. A large quanity of the class was produced and was utiltized by the [[Star League Defense Force]] as escorts. |
| − | These ships were used as part of | + | These ships were used as part of Liberation of [[Terra]] from the tyrant [[Stephan Amaris]] and his [[Rim Worlds Republic|Rim Worlds Republican]] Army. Most of these ship were destroyed during the Liberation. It not known if any ships under League control joined [[Aleksandr Kerensky|Aleksandr Kerensky's]] [[Operation Exodus|Exodus Fleet]]. |
| − | The surviving units in the Combine's naval service were stationed on the border with | + | The surviving units in the Combine's naval service were stationed on the border with Lyran Commonwealth and [[Federated Suns]]. Nearly all these survivors were destroyed in the [[First Succession War|First]] and [[Second Succession War|Second Succession Wars]]. |
| − | Only a single survivor of the class exists | + | Only a single survivor of the class exists as of [[3075]], which has been converted into a orbiting museum. |
| − | ==Armaments & | + | ==Armaments & Capacities== |
===Weaponry=== | ===Weaponry=== | ||
| − | The | + | The principle capital weaponry includes; Its front arc has pair of Medium Naval PPC & pair of Class 35 Naval Lasers. On it front sides it has single Class 20 Naval Autocannon compliment per front-side arcs. Its capital broadsides only a single Heavy Naval PPC per arc, while its aft sides pair of Class 35 Naval Lasers. Protecting its after is pair of Class 45 Naval Laser. |
| − | Its conventional weaponry includes | + | Its conventional weaponry includes; In the nose is mounts five LRM-20 Launchers, backed up four medium lasers. On the ship's front sides, it four LRM-10 launchers and three SRM 4 launchers providing close up protection. On its broadsides, it has ten Machine Guns per boardside, providing last ditch defense with 100 rounds per side. |
| − | In each of its aft sides it mounts; A pair of Large Lasers and | + | In each of its aft sides it mounts; A pair of Large Lasers and pair of Medium lasers together in a weapons, Five LRM-20 launchers, and six Machine guns per side with 100 rounds of ammo. |
| − | In the aft, | + | In the aft, has single Large Lasers with pair of Medium Lasers and six Machine Guns providing protection against conventional threats. |
===Protection=== | ===Protection=== | ||
| − | The ''Samarkand'' has 511 tons of Ferro-Carbide Armor protecting its side and aft nearly evenly with 21 more tons mounted in the bow. Its structural integrity is 74, 3 points more than the Block I ships. | + | The ''Samarkand'' has 511 tons of Ferro-Carbide Armor protecting its side and aft nearly evenly with 21 more tons mounted in the bow. Its structural integrity is 74, 3 points more than the Block I ships. |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | The | + | The ships's principle payload includes; |
| − | * Bay 1: Fighters (36) - 4 Doors | + | *Bay 1: Fighters (36) - 4 Doors |
| − | * Bay 2: Small Craft (12) - 1 Door | + | *Bay 2: Small Craft (12) - 1 Door |
| − | * Bay 3: Fighters (36) - 4 Doors | + | *Bay 3: Fighters (36) - 4 Doors |
| − | * Bay 4: Cargo (36,029 tons) - 6 Doors | + | *Bay 4: Cargo (36,029 tons) - 6 Doors |
| − | == | + | ==Named Ships of the Class== |
| − | * | + | * '''''Togura -''''' Last known survivor of the class, which has been placed in orbit of [[New Samarkand]]. The ship as of 3075, was barely functioning as a orbital museum. |
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | + | No canon record sheet has been produced for the Samarkand Block II at the time of this writing. | |
==References== | ==References== | ||
| + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'', p. 218 | ||
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| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Carriers]] |