Seahorse
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| Seahorse Cargo Sub | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Galtor Naval Yards |
| Use | Underwater Cargo Vessel |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere (standard) Non-Tournment Legal |
| Chassis Type (Size) | Naval Vessel (Medium, Template A) |
| Equipment Rating | |
| Cost | ??? |
| Introduced | Star League Era |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 250 tons |
| Speed | 6 |
| Top Speed | 6 |
| Power Plant | ICE |
| Fuel (Type/Range) | (Petrochemical/5,047 km) |
| Armament | 2 x LR Torpedo 10 |
| Heat Sinks | None |
| Armor | Standard Armor |
| Crew | 2 officers 4 enlisted/non-rated 4 gunners |
| BV (1.0) | ??? |
| BV (2.0) | ??? |
Description
The Seahorse is a medium size Civilian cargo submarine which was first produced during the Golden Age of the First Star League by Galtor Naval Yards. These ships were utilized to provide supplies for underwater facilities, such as factories, farms and habitats.
The ship's production continued for centuries on New Ivaarsen, however changes were made. Due to the hostilities of the Succession Wars, the latest version produced by GNY is armed with light torpedos to give its operators some means of protection. The ship's preformance is limited to 12 hours of submergence time, due to its Internal Combustion Engine.
Being on surface with one these submarines during perlious times can be nerve wacking for its captains, before being submerge and head for a safe haven. It only real protection, is its hull is protected by BAR 7 Rating worth of Armor.
Armament
The ship is armed with pair of 10-tubed Long-Range Torpedo launchers, one per broadside of the vessel. The ship been given 2 tons of ammunition for these launchers. The ship's has a Basic Fire Control to guide these weapons. The fire control for the ship has been scruntized due to its less than accruate nature. In many cases, owners have removed them to free them for more cargo capacity, while retaining the weapon ports to help ward off would be raiders.[1]
Cargo
The Submarine is capable of handling up to 84.5 tons of cargo. It had cargo doors front, left and right side of the vessel.
Variants
- Seahorse Cargo Submarine (Unarmed) - Not a production variant, but a custom refit of removal of the ship's weapons while retain the weapon ports. This is to maximize the ship's cargo capacity.
Notes
The ship features; Submarine Chassis and Control Modifications, 2 lifeboats, and 6 passager seats.
Compariable Vessels
References
- Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex pp. 174-175
- ↑ Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex page 174 - Sea Horse/Verne Cargo Subs - Sea Horse weaponry poorly viewed by owners and somtimes removed.