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{{otheruses|the Carrier DropShip|other uses|Vengeance}}
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{{otheruses|Carrier [[DropShip]]|the [[Blitzkrieg (fiction format)|Blitzkrieg]] novel|Vengeance (Blitzkrieg)}}
 
{{InfoBoxDropShip
 
{{InfoBoxDropShip
 
| image = Vengeance TRO3057r.png|240px
 
| image = Vengeance TRO3057r.png|240px
| name = ''Vengeance''
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| name = Vengeance
| manufacturer = [[Kallon Industries]]<ref name=DS&JSp15>''DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary'', p. 15</ref>
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| manufacturer = [[Tomori Trans Industrial]] <br> [[Kallon Industries]] <br> [[Salvatore Incorporated]]<ref name="FR2765:AFFSp5">''Field Report 2765: AFFS'', p. 5-6, "Naval Defense Doctrine"</ref>
----[[Salvatore Incorporated]]<ref name="FR2765:AFFSp5">''Field Report 2765: AFFS'', pp. 5–6: "Naval Defense Doctrine"</ref>
 
----[[Tomori Trans Industrial]]<ref name="DS&JSp15"/>
 
 
| production year = 2682
 
| production year = 2682
 
| year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5342/MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
| year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5342/MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
| Use = Aerospace fighter Carrier
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| Use = Carrier
 
| Type = Aerodyne
 
| Type = Aerodyne
 
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]
 
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]
| Mass = 11,400
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| Mass = 10,000
 
| Structural Integrity = 7
 
| Structural Integrity = 7
 
| Length = 234
 
| Length = 234
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| Fuel (tons) = 500  
 
| Fuel (tons) = 500  
 
| Fuel (days) = 271.7
 
| Fuel (days) = 271.7
| Armament = <span></span>
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| Armament = 2x [[PPC]]s <br> 4x [[LRM-20]]s <br> 1x [[LRM-10]] <br> 3x [[AC/5]]s <br> 5x [[Large Laser]]s <br> 16x [[Medium Laser]]s
* 2x [[PPC]]
 
* 4x [[LRM-20]]
 
* 1x [[LRM-10]]
 
* 3x [[AC/5]]
 
* 5x [[large laser]]
 
* 16x [[medium laser]]
 
 
| Armor = Standard <br> '''Fore:''' 14 <br> '''Sides:''' 15 <br> '''Aft:''' 16
 
| Armor = Standard <br> '''Fore:''' 14 <br> '''Sides:''' 15 <br> '''Aft:''' 16
| Crew = 12<ref name=TRO3057r>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', p. 54</ref>
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| Crew = 9
*3 Officers
 
*3 Enlisted
 
*6 Gunners
 
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(Crew Types)<ref name="BSr63">''BattleSpace'' rulebook, p. 63</ref><br/>
 
*3 Pilots <br />
 
*6 Engineers <br />
 
*25 Secondary Engineers (sic)
 
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Bay Personnel: 95
 
 
| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 5/0
 
| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 5/0
 
| Heat Sinks = 121  
 
| Heat Sinks = 121  
| BV (1.0) = 4,487<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 251</ref><ref name="TRO3057r"/>
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| BV (1.0) = 4,487<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 251</ref>
 
| BV (2.0) =  
 
| BV (2.0) =  
 
}}
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
Among the most deadly [[DropShip]]s ever fielded, the '''''Vengeance'''''-class is the largest dedicated fighter-carrier in common use by the [[Successor States]], capable of transporting up to 40 fighters. While featuring an aerodyne shape, the flat boxy design of the ''Vengeance'' prevents it from operating in an atmosphere. Having no need for a secondary interplanetary drive because of this, rather than a number of large decks like most other DropShips, the ''Vengeance'' features 47 relatively small decks leading up towards its nose. This long layout also requires that the main drive must be shut down during fighter craft recovery and launching.<ref name="TRO3057r"/><ref name=DJ>''DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary'', p. 54</ref><ref name=TRO3057>''Technical Readout: 3057'', p. 56</ref>
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Among the most deadly [[DropShip]]s ever fielded, the '''''Vengeance'''''-class is the largest dedicated fighter-carrier in common use by the [[Successor States]], capable of transporting up to 40 fighters. While featuring an aerodyne shape, the flat boxy design of the ''Vengeance'' prevents it from operating in an atmosphere. Having no need for a secondary interplanetary drive because of this, rather than a number of large decks like most other DropShips, the ''Vengeance'' features 47 relatively small decks leading up towards its nose. <ref name=DJ>''DropShips and JumpShips'', p. 54</ref><ref name=TRO3057>''Technical Readout: 3057'', p. 56</ref>  
  
Due to the importance and expense of the craft, the ''Vengeance'' is generally escorted by at least two or three well-armed assault DropShips.<ref name=DJ/><ref name=TRO3057/> Most of these precious ships serve in the [[Inner Sphere]] navies, with a small number in service with the more well-off [[mercenary unit]]s.<ref name=TRO3057/> During the closing decades of the [[Star League era]], ''Vengeance''-class DropShips manufactured by [[Salvatore Incorporated]] on [[Layover]] played an important part in the rapid rebuilding of the [[Department of Naval Assault]] within the [[Federated Suns Navy]].<ref name="FR2765:AFFSp5"/>
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Due to the importance and expense of the craft, the ''Vengeance'' is generally escorted by at least two or three well-armed assault DropShips. <ref name=DJ/><ref name=TRO3057/> Most of these precious ships serve in the [[Inner Sphere]] navies, with a small number in service with the more well-off [[mercenary unit]]s. <ref name=TRO3057/> During the closing decades of the [[Star League era]], ''Vengeance''-class DropShips manufactured by [[Salvatore Incorporated]] on [[Layover]] played an important part in the rapid rebuilding of the [[Department of Naval Assault]] within the [[Federated Suns Navy]].<ref name="FR2765:AFFSp5"/>
  
 
==Armament==
 
==Armament==
The ''Vengeance'' is equipped with light weaponry and armor for its size, but makes up for it with its maneuverability and a large number of [[aerospace fighters]]. The bulk of its firepower is made up of [[LRM]] launchers, four LRM-20s, and one LRM-10. These are backed up with two [[PPC]]s and five [[large laser|large lasers]]. The close-range firepower consists of sixteen [[medium laser]]s and three [[AC/5]]s. While it barely carries enough ammo for the AC/5s, the LRM launchers are well-fed.
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The ''Vengeance'' is equipped with light weaponry and armor for its size, but makes up for it with its maneuverability and large number of [[AeroSpace Fighter]]s. The bulk of its firepower is made up of [[LRM]] launchers, four LRM-20s and one LRM-10. These are backed up with two [[PPC]]s and five [[large lasers]]. The close range firepower consists of sixteen [[Medium Lasers]] and three [[AC/5]]s. While it barely carries enough ammo for the AC/5s, the LRM launchers are well fed.
  
 
==Cargo==
 
==Cargo==
Running the length of the ship, the cavernous fighter bay takes up the bulk of the ''Vengeance'' and can be divided into two separate self-contained bays via small bracing walls in an emergency. Referred to as the port and starboard bays, both feature four small launch bays able to fire off a fighter each minute. While capable of recovering two fighters a minute, the proximity of both large recovery bays to the craft's engines forces the crew to shut the massive Warrior-ATP drives off to avoid frying its returning fighters.<ref name=DJ/><ref name=TRO3057/>
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Running the length of the ship, the cavernous fighter bay takes up the bulk of the ''Vengeance'' and can be divided into two separate self-contained bays via small bracing walls in an emergency. Referred to as the port and starboard bays, both feature four small launch bays able fire off a fighter a minute. While capable of recovering two fighters a minute, the proximity of both large recovery bays to the craft's engines forces the crew to shut the massive Warrior-ATP drives off to avoid frying its returning fighters. <ref name=DJ/><ref name=TRO3057/>
  
Three [[Small Craft]] cubicles are also attached to the massive fighter bay with their own launch door. Beyond its load of fighters and small craft, the ''Vengeance'' has a meager two hundred and fifty tons of spare cargo capacity.<ref name=TRO3057/>
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Three [[Small Craft]] cubicles are also attached to the massive fighter bay with their own launch door. Beyond its load of fighters and small craft, the ''Vengeance'' has a meager two-hundred and fifty tons of spare cargo capacity. <ref name=TRO3057/>
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
* [[Kallon Industries]] attempted to refit the ''Vengeance''-class in order to improve its weaponry. 400 tons were shaved from the total weight while the PPCs were first upgraded to [[ER PPC|ER PPCs]] and the missile systems equipped with [[Artemis IV]]. The Large Lasers were also upgraded to [[ER Large Laser|extended range models]] and a [[Gauss rifle]] built into the nose of the vessel. Further, 22 [[heat sinks]] were added to make up for the increased heat generated, and fuel and cargo space was cut to make up for the upgrades. This version achieved only limited success, as the ranged capabilities were improved, but the vessel still requires an inordinate amount of support and protection from friendly vessels.<ref name=TRO3057/>
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* [[Kallon Industries]] attempted to refit the ''Vengeance''-class in order to improve its weaponry. The PPCs were first upgraded to [[ER PPC]]s and the missile systems equipped with [[Artemis IV]]. The Large Lasers were were also upgraded to [[ER Large Laser|extended range models]] and a [[Gauss Rifle]] built into the nose of the vessel. Further 22 [[heat sink]]s were added to make up for the increased heat generated, and fuel and cargo space was cut to make up for the upgrades.<ref name=TRO3057/>
  
 
===Custom Variants===
 
===Custom Variants===
*; ''Vengeance-PWS'' Prototype : This prototype Pocket WarShip was created by the Magistracy of Canopus. It reduces the fighter complement to eighteen, adds a small [[Naval Comm-Scanner]], and upgrades the armor to [[Heavy Ferro-Aluminum]] protection. The weapons were removed and replaced with eight [[Piranha_(missile)|Piranha]] missile launchers. These are supplemented by fourteen [[LRM-20]]s equipped with [[Artemis IV]] fire control systems. Artemis IV systems are also found on the seven [[Enhanced LRM-20]]s scattered around the hull. Eight [[anti-missile system]]s provide additional protection. Twin [[Medium X-Pulse Laser]]s are in each wing, while four [[ER medium laser]]s cover the aft arc. Four infantry bays provide space for marines, and the ship can carry 376 tons of cargo. BV (2.0) = 19,450<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Periphery'', p. 14</ref>
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*;''Vengeance-PWS'' Prototype : This prototype Pocket WarShip was created by the Magistracy of Canopus. It reduces the fighter complement to eighteen, adds a small [[Naval Comm-Scanner]], and upgrades the armor to [[Heavy Ferro-Aluminum]] protection. The weapons were removed and replaced with eight [[Piranha_(missile)|Piranha]] missile launchers. These are supplemented by fourteen [[LRM-20]]s equipped with [[Artemis IV]] fire control systems. Artemis IV systems are also found on the seven [[Enhanced LRM-20]]s scattered around the hull. Eight Anti-Missile Systems provide additional protection. Twin [[Medium X-Pulse Laser]]s are in each wing, while four [[ER Medium Laser]]s cover the aft arc. Four foot infantry bays provide space for marines, and the ship can carry 376 tons of cargo. BV (2.0) = 19,450<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Periphery'', p. 14</ref>
  
*; ''Vengeance-DC'' : This [[Pocket WarShip]] was created by the [[Magistracy of Canopus]]. Reducing the fighter complement to eighteen and redesigning a few interior spaces allowed the engineers to refit the hull to carry eight [[Piranha_(missile)|Piranha]] missile launchers and twenty-one [[LRM-20]]s with [[Artemis IV FCS]]. This massive missile load is enough to swamp the defenses of many DropShips and WarShips, as well as outright destroying aerospace fighters. This allows the fighters carried by the ''Vengeance-DC'' to rapidly destroy the enemy force. For close-in defense, the ''Vengeance-DC'' mounts eight anti-missile systems. Four ER medium lasers cover the rear arc, while a pair of [[Medium X-Pulse Laser]]s are in each wing. BV (2.0) = 18,189<ref name="trop190">''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 190</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Prototypes'', p. 100</ref>
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*;''Vengeance-DC'' : This [[Pocket WarShip]] was created by the [[Magistracy of Canopus]]. Reducing the fighter complement to eighteen and redesigning a few interior spaces allowed the engineers to refit the hull to carry eight [[Piranha_(missile)|Piranha]] missile launchers and twenty-one [[LRM-20]]s with [[Artemis IV FCS]]. This massive missile load is enough to swamp the defenses of many DropShips and WarShips, as well as outright destroying AeroSpace Fighters. This allows the fighters carried by the ''Vengeance-DC'' to rapidly destroy the enemy force. For close in defense, the ''Vengeance-DC'' mounts eight [[Anti-Missile System]]s. Four [[ER Medium Laser]]s cover the rear arc, while a pair of [[Medium X-Pulse Laser]]s are in each wing. BV (2.0) = 18,189<ref name="trop190">''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 190</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Prototypes'', p. 100</ref>
  
 
==Design Quirks==
 
==Design Quirks==
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==Notes==
 
==Notes==
* The MUL profile for the ''Vengeance'' shows the vessel's introductory date was altered from [[2782]], being shifted to [[2682]].<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5342/MUL MUL Intro date for ''Vengeance'' changed and listed as 2682.]</ref>
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*The MUL Profile for the Vengeance, shows that the vessel's introductory date was altered from [[2782]], being shifted to [[2682]].<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5342/MUL MUL Intro date for Vengeance changed and listed as 2682.]</ref>
 
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* In German products the unit's proper name was perfectly translated to '''Vergeltung'''.  
* In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Vergeltung'''.  
 
  
 
==See Also==
 
==See Also==
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==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
Vengeance.png|Original ''Vengeance'' from ''[[DropShips and JumpShips|DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary]]''
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Vengeance.png|Original ''Vengeance'' from ''[[DropShips and JumpShips]]''
 
Vengeance TRO3057r.png|''Vengeance'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3057|TRO:3057]]''
 
Vengeance TRO3057r.png|''Vengeance'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3057|TRO:3057]]''
 
Vengeance-pws.png|Variant ''Vengeance-DC'' from ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes|TRO:Proto]]''
 
Vengeance-pws.png|Variant ''Vengeance-DC'' from ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes|TRO:Proto]]''
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
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* ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]''
 
* ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]''
* ''[[BattleSpace]]''
 
 
* ''[[DropShips and JumpShips]]''
 
* ''[[DropShips and JumpShips]]''
 
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Periphery]]''
 
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Periphery]]''
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* ''[[Record Sheets: Prototypes]]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: Prototypes]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]''
 
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]''
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[[Category:Aerodyne DropShip classes]]

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