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{{otheruses|the original carrier design|other uses|Samarkand}}
 
 
{{InfoBoxWarShip
 
{{InfoBoxWarShip
 
| image = [[File:Samarkand Carrier.jpg|191px]]
 
| image = [[File:Samarkand Carrier.jpg|191px]]
| name = ''Samarkand Block I''
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| name = Samarkand '''Block I'''
 
| 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]]
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| Tech Base = Inner Sphere [[Advanced Technology|Advanced]]
| Cost =  
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| Cost = ???
 
| Introduced = [[2579]]  
 
| Introduced = [[2579]]  
| production year=2579
 
| year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4970/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
 
| Mass = 350,000 tons
 
| Mass = 350,000 tons
 
| Length = 501 meters
 
| Length = 501 meters
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| KF Drive Integrity = 8
 
| KF Drive Integrity = 8
 
| LF Battery = no
 
| LF Battery = no
| Armament = <span></span>
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| Armament = [[Medium NPPC]] <br/> 2 x [[Light NPPC]] <br/> 2 x [[NAC/10]] <br/> 2 x [[NL45]] <br/> 4 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]]  
* 1x [[Medium NPPC]]
 
* 2x [[Light NPPC]]
 
* 2x [[NAC/10]]
 
* 2x [[NL45]]
 
* 4x [[NL35]]
 
* 5x [[LRM 20]]
 
* 8x [[LRM 10]]
 
* 6x [[SRM 4]]
 
* 4x [[Large Laser]]
 
* 10x [[medium laser]]
 
* 38x [[Machine Gun]]  
 
 
| Armor = Standard Armor
 
| Armor = Standard Armor
 
| DropShip Capacity = 3
 
| DropShip Capacity = 3
| Crew = 35 Officers, 110 Enlisted/non-rated, <br/> 30 Marines, 204 Bay personnel
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| Crew = 35 Officers, 110 Enlisted/nonrates, <br/> 30 Marines, 204 Bay personnel
 
| Grav Decks = 150 meter <br/> 60 meter
 
| Grav Decks = 150 meter <br/> 60 meter
 
| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 25/0
 
| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 25/0
 
| Heat Sinks = 950
 
| Heat Sinks = 950
 
| Structural Integrity = 71
 
| Structural Integrity = 71
| BV (1.0) =  
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| BV (1.0) = ???
 
| BV (2.0) = 18,398
 
| BV (2.0) = 18,398
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
The '''''Samarkand'''''-class Carrier is a WarShip-size aerospace fighter carrier, that was first used at the dawn of the [[Star League era]]. The design was noted for its good fighter complement and escort qualities.
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The ''Samarkand'' Class Carrier is Warship size aerospace fighter carrier, that was first used at the dawn of the [[Star League era]]. The ships were noted for its good fighter compliment and escort qualities.
  
The carrier was the idea of [[Draconis Combine]] Coordinator [[Hehiro Kurita]], who quickly put the ships into production for the inevitable conflict with Periphery powers.  Hehiro's orders for creation of the carriers boosted the economies of several worlds.   
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The carrier was the idea of [[Draconis Combine]] Coordinator [[Hehiro Kurita]], whom quickly put the ships into production for inevitable conflict with Periphery powers.  Hehiro's orders for creation of the carriers boosted the economies of several worlds.   
  
Hehiro ordered four ships of the Class that were launched between [[2579]] and [[2585]]. These ships served well during the [[Reunification War]], and only one was lost during fighting in the [[Reunification War#Campaign Against the Outworlds Alliance|Outworlds Campaign]].  
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Hehiro ordered endup producing four ships of the Class that were launched between [[2579]] and in [[2585]]. These ships served well during the [[Reunification War]], which only one of them were lost in fighting in the [[Reunification War#Campaign Against the Outworlds Alliance|Outworlds Campaign]].  
  
An economic boom followed the Reunification War, during which the three surviving ships were assigned to colonization efforts of the Combine.  These ships were used to ferry supplies, equipment and other supplies which led them to become symbols of this prosperous age.
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An economic boom followed the Reunification War, which The three surviving ships were assigned to colonization efforts of the Combine.  These ships were used to ferry supplies, equipment and other supplies which lead them to become symbols of this prosperity age.
  
These ships were used to escort Coordinator [[Sanethia Kurita]] to the new national capital of [[Luthien]].
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These ships were used to escort Coordinator [[Sanethia Kurita]] to new nation capital of [[Luthien]].
  
Over 89 years later, an improved version of the class was produced, the ''Block II''.<ref name=TRO:3075p216>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 216: "Samarkand (Carrier)"</ref>
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Over 89 years later, an improved version of the Class was produced, the ''Block II''.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 216 Samarkand (Carrier) - Background.</ref>
  
==Armaments & Capabilities==
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==Armaments & Capacities==
 
===Weaponry===
 
===Weaponry===
The capital weaponry for a ship its size it is considered to be lightly armed. In its front arc it has a single medium naval PPC, while two Class 10 naval autocannon rounding out its front-side weapons.  In its broadsides it only has a single light naval PPC per arc, while its aft sides pair of Class 35 naval lasers. Protecting its aft arc, there is a pair of Class 45 naval lasers.
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The principle capital weaponry for a ship its size it is considered to be lightly armed. In its front arc it has a single Medium Naval PPC, while two Class 10 Naval Autocannon rounding out its front-side weapons.  In its broadsides it only has a single Light Naval PPC per arc, while its aft sides pair of Class 35 Naval Lasers. Protecting its aft arc, there is a pair of Class 45 Naval Lasers.
  
For its conventional weaponry: on its bow is armed with five LRM-20 launchers, backed up four [[medium laser]]s.  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 broadside, providing last-ditch defense with 100 rounds per side.
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For its conventional weaponry; On its bow is armed with 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 broadside, providing last ditch defense with 100 rounds per side.
  
It aft sides, The ship has pair of large lasers and pair of medium lasers together in a weapons bay per side.  Backup in separate weapons bay is six machine guns per side with 100 rounds of ammo.
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It aft sides, The ship has pair of Large Lasers and pair of Medium lasers together in a weapons bay per side.  Backup in separate weapons bay is six Machine guns per side with 100 rounds of ammo.
  
In the aft, has a pair of medium lasers and six machine guns providing protection against conventional threats.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 216–217: "Samarkand (Carrier)"</ref>
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In the aft, has a pair of Medium Lasers and six Machine Guns providing protection against conventional threats.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 216-217 Samarkand (Carrier) - Weaponry.</ref>
  
 
===Protection===
 
===Protection===
The Samarkand has 494 tons of armor protecting its quarters fairly evenly with slight increase in armor to bow.  Its structural integrity is up to 71, giving it survivability.<ref name=TRO:3075p216/>
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The Samarkand has 494 tons of Armor protecting its quarters fairly evenly with slight increase in armor to bow.  Its structural integrity is up to 71, giving it survivability.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 216 Samarkand (Carrier) - Armor protection.</ref>
  
 
==Cargo==
 
==Cargo==
The ship's carrying capacity includes:
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The ship's principal 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) - 3 Doors
 
*Bay 3: Fighters (36) - 3 Doors
 
*Bay 4: Cargo (46,757) - 5 Doors
 
*Bay 4: Cargo (46,757) - 5 Doors
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==Named Ships of the Class==
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* [[Alshain (Samarkand)|DCS ''Alshain'']]
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* [[Benjamin (Samarkand)|DCS ''Benjamin'']]
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* [[Dieron (Samarkand)|DCS ''Dieron'']]
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* [[Irece (Samarkand)|DCS ''Irece'']]
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* [[Kagoshima (Samarkand)|DCS ''Kagoshima'']]
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* [[Samarkand (Samarkand)|DCS ''Samarkand'']]
  
 
==See Also==
 
==See Also==
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==Variants==
 
==Variants==
  
*[[Samarkand Block II (WarShip class)]] - Improved weaponry and armor over the original Block Is.
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*[[Samarkand (Block II)]] - Improved weaponry & armor over the original Block Is.
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
* It was believed that only four Block I ''Samarkands'' had been constructed.<ref name="TRO:3075p218">''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 218: "Samarkand"</ref><ref name="CGL:ATW20130327">[http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,28120.0.html Catalyst Game Labs: Ask The Writers, 27 Mar 2013]</ref>
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* It was believed that only four Block I ''Samarkands'' had been constructed.<ref name="TRO:3075p218">''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 218, "Samarkand"</ref><ref name="CGL:ATW20130327">[http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,28120.0.html Catalyst Game Labs: Ask The Writers, 27 Mar 2013]</ref>
  
 
:{{Quote|No. Yorktown is unlikely to be a Block I Samarkand. TRO 3075 is pretty clear that the only Block Is were Samarkand, Benjamin, Dieron, and Alshain. No more Block Is appear to have been constructed, and all of the Samarkands built when production was restarted were Block IIs.|[http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,28120.0.html Catalyst Game Labs: Ask The Writers, 27 Mar 2013]}}
 
:{{Quote|No. Yorktown is unlikely to be a Block I Samarkand. TRO 3075 is pretty clear that the only Block Is were Samarkand, Benjamin, Dieron, and Alshain. No more Block Is appear to have been constructed, and all of the Samarkands built when production was restarted were Block IIs.|[http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,28120.0.html Catalyst Game Labs: Ask The Writers, 27 Mar 2013]}}
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:{{Quote|There was only 2 Block Is in operation by 2765. The other two had been removed from service by the introduction of the Block IIs. So the DCS New Samarkand is a Blck II, while the DCS Samarkand was a Block I that was probably decomissioned during the Star League era.|[http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,37110.msg859304.html#msg859304 Catalyst Game Labs: Ask The Writers, 05 Feb 2014]}}
 
:{{Quote|There was only 2 Block Is in operation by 2765. The other two had been removed from service by the introduction of the Block IIs. So the DCS New Samarkand is a Blck II, while the DCS Samarkand was a Block I that was probably decomissioned during the Star League era.|[http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,37110.msg859304.html#msg859304 Catalyst Game Labs: Ask The Writers, 05 Feb 2014]}}
  
:It was confirmed that in contrast to the information presented in ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'', at least two additional Block Is were created - the ''Kagoshima'' and the [[Irece (Individual Samarkand-class WarShip)|DCS ''Irece'']]:
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:It was confirmed that in contrast to the information presented in ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'', at least two additional Block Is were created - the ''Kagoshima'' and the [[Irece (Samarkand)|DCS ''Irece'']]:
 
{{Quote|All the Samarkands are flagships. The two Block Is (DCS Kagoshima and DCS Irece) are the flagships of the Pesht fleets, while the rest of the fleets have Block IIs.|[http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,37110.msg859321.html#msg859321 Catalyst Game Labs: Ask The Writers, 05 Feb 2014]}}
 
{{Quote|All the Samarkands are flagships. The two Block Is (DCS Kagoshima and DCS Irece) are the flagships of the Pesht fleets, while the rest of the fleets have Block IIs.|[http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,37110.msg859321.html#msg859321 Catalyst Game Labs: Ask The Writers, 05 Feb 2014]}}
  
* No canon record sheet has been produced for the ''Samarkand'' Block I, at the time of this writing.
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* No canon record sheet has been produced for the Samarkand Block I at the time of this writing.
 
 
==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
File:Samarkand Carrier.jpg|Original ''Samarkand'' (Block I) from ''[[Technical Readout: 3075|TRO:3075]]''
 
</gallery>
 
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]''
  
 
[[Category:WarShip classes]]
 
[[Category:WarShip classes]]
 
[[Category:Draconis Combine WarShip classes]]
 
[[Category:Draconis Combine WarShip classes]]
 
[[Category:Carrier WarShip classes]]
 
[[Category:Carrier WarShip classes]]
[[Category:Small WarShips]]
 

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