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	The ''Snowden'' was developed when tensions were rising with the Concordat's [[Federated Suns|Davion neighbors]]. The station was designed with a considerable amount of armor and weaponry despite its civilian employment as a mining station.		The ''Snowden'' was developed when tensions were rising with the Concordat's [[Federated Suns|Davion neighbors]]. The station was designed with a considerable amount of armor and weaponry despite its civilian employment as a mining station.
−	The [[Succession Wars era]] removed the ability to construct the ''Snowden''; however, eighteen of the stations were still maintained in the Concordat with the help of spare parts factories. These stations are under the control of [[Taurus Majoris Mining]].<ref name=H:MPSp204>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 204: "Snowden Mining Station"</ref>	+	The [[Succession Wars era]] removed the ability to construct the ''Snowden''; however, eighteen of the stations were still maintained in the Concordat with the help of spare parts factories. These stations are under the control of [[Taurus Majoris Mining]].<ref name=H:MPSp204>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 204: ''Snowden'' Mining Station</ref>
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−	* {{note|name}} The ''Snowden'''s description in ''[[Handbook: Major Periphery States]]'' states it is operated and maintained by Taurus Majoris '''Metals'''.<ref name=H:MPSp204/> This is likely in error, as it's referred to as the Concordat's largest mining concern which is already attributed to Taurus Majoris Mining.	+	* {{note|name}} The ''Snowden'''s description in ''[[Handbook: Major Periphery States]]'' states it is operated and maintained by Taurus Majoris '''Metals''',<ref name=H:MPSp204/> though this is likely in error as it's referred to as the Concordat's largest mining concern, an attribution of Taurus Majoris Mining.
	* The ''Snowden'', featured in the article in ''Historical: Major Periphery States'' is considered to be the modern version of the ''Snowden'' class. Unlike the earlier Mark 1, modern ''Snowden''s lack the KF-Boom, which makes it impossible for it to link to a JumpShip for transport to a new destination.  The original author confirmed that the ''Snowden'' is supposed to have a KF-Boom as part of its equipment.''<ref>[http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=68150.0 Snowden mobility question answered by the BattleTech writing staff.] (dead link)</ref>		* The ''Snowden'', featured in the article in ''Historical: Major Periphery States'' is considered to be the modern version of the ''Snowden'' class. Unlike the earlier Mark 1, modern ''Snowden''s lack the KF-Boom, which makes it impossible for it to link to a JumpShip for transport to a new destination.  The original author confirmed that the ''Snowden'' is supposed to have a KF-Boom as part of its equipment.''<ref>[http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=68150.0 Snowden mobility question answered by the BattleTech writing staff.] (dead link)</ref>

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{{InfoBoxSpaceStation | image = [[File:Snowden.jpg|191px]] | Name = ''Snowden'' Mining Station | Manufacturer = [[Taurus Majoris Mining]]{{ref label|name|See Notes}} | Type = Space Station | Tech Base = Inner Sphere | Cost = 4,383,284,000 C-bills | Introduced = [[2390]] | Mass = 51,000 tons | Length = 650 meters | Width = 300 meters | Thrust = Station Keeping Only | Fuel (tons) = 510 tons | Fuel (days) = 0.977 | LF battery = None | Armament = <span></span> * 2x [[PPC]] * 4x [[large laser]] * 20x [[medium laser]] * 12x [[small laser]] | Armor = Standard | Structural Integrity = 1 | Docking Collars = None | Crew = 20 Officers <br/> 60 Enlisted/Non-rated <br/> 14 Gunners <br/> 90 Marines <br/> 170 bay personnel <br/> 250 Second-Class passengers <br/> 750 Steerage-Class passengers | Grav Decks = 250-meter & 150-meter diameter | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 0 / 150 | Heat Sinks = 79 | BV (1.0) = | BV (2.0) = 2,798 }} ==Description== The '''''Snowden''-class Mining Station''' was created by the [[Taurian Concordat]] in [[2390]] to help exploit the mining riches of that realm. The station is designed to be semi-mobile, with the ability to be attached to a [[JumpShip]] and moved where it is needed. The station has been given the name of "Biker Station" due to its two Gravity Decks that give the station the appearance of a bicycle. The ''Snowden'' was developed when tensions were rising with the Concordat's [[Federated Suns|Davion neighbors]]. The station was designed with a considerable amount of armor and weaponry despite its civilian employment as a mining station. The [[Succession Wars era]] removed the ability to construct the ''Snowden''; however, eighteen of the stations were still maintained in the Concordat with the help of spare parts factories. These stations are under the control of [[Taurus Majoris Mining]].<ref name=H:MPSp204>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 204: ''Snowden'' Mining Station</ref> ==Weapons and Equipment== The station has a considerable array of laser weaponry to protect itself from attack. These include four paired large lasers mounted in forward and rear arcs. The station also has a single PPC found in each of its forward side sections. A large array of [[medium laser]]s have been employed to protect the forward and aft sides of the ''Snowden''. Paired small lasers round out the station's protection being found in all sections of the station except for the aft-sides. The ''Snowden'' is protected by 166 tons of standard armor. However, due to its civilian nature, the internal structure is extremely vulnerable should anything get through the station's armor. The typical version of the station employs 30 space-capable IndustrialMechs, notably the [[Rock Hound#Variants|Space Hound]] Prospector 'Mech. The station has repair facilities capable of repairing spacecraft weighing up to 15,000 tons.<ref name=H:MPSp204/> The station's most notable equipment is its KF-Boom, which allows the station to be docked to a JumpShip to be transported to a new solar system in one piece instead of being dismantled.<ref>[http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=68150.0 Author confirms modern ''Snowden'' or Mark II is supposed to have a KF-Boom on the Record Sheet.] (dead link)</ref> ==Cargo== *Bay 1 - IndustrialMechs (30) & Cargo (5,000 tons) - 4 Doors *Bay 2 - Small Craft (22) & Cargo (5,000 tons) - 3 Doors *Bay 3 - Pressurized Repair Facilities (5,000 ton capacity) - 1 Door *Bay 4 - Unpressurized Repair Facilities (15,000 ton capacity - 1 Door *Bay 5 - [[Cargo Bay|Cargo]] (15,412 tons) - 0 Doors *Bay 6 - Ore Processing Equipment (6,000 tons) - 0 Doors ==Variants== * '''Snowden Mining Station Mk.I -'''The original version of the ''Snowden.'' Instead of holding IndustrialMechs, Bay 1 was used to launch 15 additional Small Craft in support of the station's activities. Bay 2's Small Craft complement was originally 20 Small Craft instead of the modern version's 22 Craft capacity. Also, Bay 2 had a lesser weight capacity of 4,400 tons. The most noted feature of the Mark 1 is its [[K-F Boom]]. The K-F Boom allows the station to attach to JumpShips and be transported. BV (2.0) = 2,798.<ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 223: ''Snowden'' Mining Station Mk 1 - The original version of the ''Snowden'', with larger small craft capacities.</ref> ==Named Stations== * ''Snowden'' - The namesake of the Class, the first station was launched on 10 August 2390 when it was deployed to the [[Hyades Cluster]]. One of the eighteen stations that survived to 3067.<ref name=H:MPSp204/> ==Notes== * {{note|name}} The ''Snowden'''s description in ''[[Handbook: Major Periphery States]]'' states it is operated and maintained by Taurus Majoris '''Metals''',<ref name=H:MPSp204/> though this is likely in error as it's referred to as the Concordat's largest mining concern, an attribution of Taurus Majoris Mining. * The ''Snowden'', featured in the article in ''Historical: Major Periphery States'' is considered to be the modern version of the ''Snowden'' class. Unlike the earlier Mark 1, modern ''Snowden''s lack the KF-Boom, which makes it impossible for it to link to a JumpShip for transport to a new destination. The original author confirmed that the ''Snowden'' is supposed to have a KF-Boom as part of its equipment.''<ref>[http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=68150.0 Snowden mobility question answered by the BattleTech writing staff.] (dead link)</ref> ==References== <references /> ==Bibliography== * ''[[Handbook: Major Periphery States]]'' [[Category:Space Station classes]]

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