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| manufacturer = [[Roe Weapon Systems]] | | manufacturer = [[Roe Weapon Systems]] | ||
| model = VLC-5N<ref name="TRO:3075p302+"/> | | model = VLC-5N<ref name="TRO:3075p302+"/> | ||
| − | | Class = Heavy<ref name="TRO:3075p302+"/> | + | | Class = Heavy Aerospace Fighter<ref name="TRO:3075p302+"/> |
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]<ref name="TRO:3075p302+"/> | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]<ref name="TRO:3075p302+"/> | ||
| production year = 2650 | | production year = 2650 | ||
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| power plant = [[Olympus 240]]<ref name="TRO:3075p302+"/> | | power plant = [[Olympus 240]]<ref name="TRO:3075p302+"/> | ||
| Fuel = 400 (5 tons)<ref name="TRO:3075p302+"/> | | Fuel = 400 (5 tons)<ref name="TRO:3075p302+"/> | ||
| − | | armament = 1x [[Large laser]]<ref name="TRO:3075p302+"/> | + | | armament = |
| + | * 1x [[Large laser]]<ref name="TRO:3075p302+"/> | ||
| + | * 2x [[AC/10]]s<ref name="TRO:3075p302+"/> | ||
| + | * 1x [[SRM-6]]<ref name="TRO:3075p302+"/> | ||
| + | * 2x [[Medium laser]]s<ref name="TRO:3075p302+"/> | ||
| communications system = [[Tangerine 7a]] | | communications system = [[Tangerine 7a]] | ||
| tracking & targeting system = [[XH558 Archer]]<ref name="TRO:3075p302+"/> | | tracking & targeting system = [[XH558 Archer]]<ref name="TRO:3075p302+"/> | ||
| − | | heat sinks = 20<ref name="TRO:3075p302+"/> | + | | heat sinks = 20 [[single heat sink]]s<ref name="TRO:3075p302+"/> |
| BV (1.0) = | | BV (1.0) = | ||
| BV (2.0) = 1,345<ref name="TRO:3075p302+">''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 302-303, "VLC-5N Vulcan"</ref><br>1,363<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075'', p. 98</ref><br>1,399<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 222</ref><br>1,327<ref name="MUL1"/> | | BV (2.0) = 1,345<ref name="TRO:3075p302+">''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 302-303, "VLC-5N Vulcan"</ref><br>1,363<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075'', p. 98</ref><br>1,399<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 222</ref><br>1,327<ref name="MUL1"/> | ||
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | The '''''Vulcan''''' was the mainstay [[aerospace fighter]] of the [[Rim Worlds Republic]] and perhaps the Republic's most famous design. Prior to the [[Amaris Coup]], the Republic built up its conventional armor and aerospace forces, as their leadership had realized they could not match the numbers of [[BattleMechs]] fielded (or being built) by the other major states. The ''Vulcan'' was produced at several factories throughout the Republic, although the main facility was on [[Apollo (planet)|Apollo]]. As a component of his engineering the downfall of the Cameron dynasty, Stefan Amaris secretly supplied ''Vulcan'' fighters to other [[Periphery]] powers, including 'rebels' in the [[Taurian Concordat]]. Production of the arrow-shaped, rudderless fighter continued until [[2767]], when Kerensky's force seized the Rim Worlds Republic.<ref name="TRO:3075p302+"/> | + | The '''''Vulcan''''' was the mainstay [[aerospace fighter]] of the [[Rim Worlds Republic]] and perhaps the Republic's most famous design. Prior to the [[Amaris Coup]], the Republic built up its conventional armor and aerospace forces, as their leadership had realized they could not match the numbers of [[BattleMechs]] fielded (or being built) by the other major states. The ''Vulcan'' was produced at several factories throughout the Republic, although the main facility was on [[Apollo (planet)|Apollo]]. As a component of his engineering the downfall of the Cameron dynasty, [[Stefan Amaris]] secretly supplied ''Vulcan'' fighters to other [[Periphery]] powers, including 'rebels' in the [[Taurian Concordat]]. Production of the arrow-shaped, rudderless fighter continued until [[2767]], when Kerensky's force seized the Rim Worlds Republic.<ref name="TRO:3075p302+"/> |
After the war, many former Rim World Republic ''Vulcan'' pilots took their fighters and became mercenaries. Even in the modern era, ''Vulcans'' have been sighted in the forces of [[Deep Periphery]] nations like the [[Hanseatic League]].<ref name="TRO:3075p302+"/> | After the war, many former Rim World Republic ''Vulcan'' pilots took their fighters and became mercenaries. Even in the modern era, ''Vulcans'' have been sighted in the forces of [[Deep Periphery]] nations like the [[Hanseatic League]].<ref name="TRO:3075p302+"/> | ||
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== Weapons and Equipment == | == Weapons and Equipment == | ||
| − | The ''Vulcan'' has a pair of powerful wing-mounted [[Republic Mk VII]] [[AC/10]]s with a ton of ammunition dedicated to each gun. These autocannons are backed by a nose-mounted array of weapons including two [[Firefly Type III]] [[large laser]] and [[Firefly Type II]] [[medium laser]]s and a [[SRM-6]] launcher with a ton of ammunition. A single [[medium laser]] protects the ''Vulcan'''s rear-arc.<ref name="TRO:3075p302+"/> | + | The ''Vulcan'' has a pair of powerful wing-mounted [[Republic Mk VII]] [[AC/10]]s with a ton of ammunition dedicated to each gun. These autocannons are backed by a nose-mounted array of weapons including two [[Firefly Type III]] [[large laser]]s and [[Firefly Type II]] [[medium laser]]s and a [[SRM-6]] launcher with a ton of ammunition. A single [[medium laser]] protects the ''Vulcan'''s rear-arc.<ref name="TRO:3075p302+"/> |
== Variants == | == Variants == | ||
| − | *;VLC-3N : The original ''Vulcan'' introduced in [[Introduction Year::2525]]<ref name="MUL2"/> was protected by 17 tons of [[primitive armor]] and used a primitive cockpit and engine. It carried an [[AC/10]] with a ton of ammunition in each wing and a nose-mounted [[medium laser]] and [[SRM-6]] with a ton of ammunition. Another medium laser was mounted to cover the aft arc of the fighter. BV (2.0) = 1,067<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 1'', p. 15, "VLC-3N Vulcan"</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3460/vulcan-vlc-3n/ MUL online entry for the Vulcan VLC-3N variant]''</ref> | + | *;VLC-3N : The original ''Vulcan'' introduced in [[Introduction Year::2525]]<ref name="MUL2"/> was protected by 17 tons of [[primitive armor]] and used a [[Primitive Technology|primitive cockpit and engine]]. It carried an [[AC/10]] with a ton of ammunition in each wing and a nose-mounted [[medium laser]] and [[SRM-6]] with a ton of ammunition. Another medium laser was mounted to cover the aft arc of the fighter. BV (2.0) = 1,067<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 1'', p. 15, "VLC-3N Vulcan"</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3460/vulcan-vlc-3n/ MUL online entry for the Vulcan VLC-3N variant]''</ref> |
| − | *; VLC-6N : A field upgrade during the Amaris Coup developed in [[Introduction Year::2767]]<ref name="MUL3"/>, the wing-mounted autocannons were replaced by two [[Gauss rifle]]s with four tons of ammunition. The fighter's heat | + | *; VLC-6N : A field upgrade during the Amaris Coup developed in [[Introduction Year::2767]]<ref name="MUL3"/>, the wing-mounted autocannons were replaced by two [[Gauss rifle]]s with four tons of ammunition. The fighter's remaining [[single heat sink]] capacity was reduced to 12. BV (2.0) = 2,117<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 223</ref>, 2,096<ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5366/vulcan-vlc-6n/ MUL online entry for the Vulcan VLC-6N variant]''</ref> |
| − | *; VLC-8N : Restoration project turned upgrade in [[Introduction Year::3074]]<ref name="MUL4"/>. The fighter mounts two [[light Gauss rifle]]s in place of the VLC-5N's autocannons, two [[large pulse laser]]s, and two [[ER medium laser]]s with one mounted forward and one aft. The [[SRM-6]] launcher is given a [[Artemis IV FCS]] enhancement, and the fighter's power plant is upgraded to an [[XL engine|XL model]] coupled to 16 double heat | + | *; VLC-8N : Restoration project turned upgrade in [[Introduction Year::3074]]<ref name="MUL4"/>. The fighter mounts two [[light Gauss rifle]]s in place of the VLC-5N's autocannons, two [[large pulse laser]]s, and two [[ER medium laser]]s with one mounted forward and one aft. The [[SRM-6]] launcher is given a [[Artemis IV FCS]] enhancement, and the fighter's power plant is upgraded to an [[XL engine|XL model]] coupled to 16 [[double heat sink]]s. While the mass it devotes to armor is reduced slightly, the use of [[ferro-aluminum]] armor offsets any loss in protection. BV (2.0)= 1,766<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 224</ref><ref name="MUL4">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5367/vulcan-vlc-8n/ MUL online entry for the Vulcan VLC-8N variant]''</ref> |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
Revision as of 10:26, 6 August 2022
- This article is about the aerospace fighter class. For the BattleMech, see Vulcan (BattleMech).
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| Vulcan | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Roe Weapon Systems |
| Production Year | 2650[1] |
| Model | VLC-5N[2] |
| Class | Heavy Aerospace Fighter[2] |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere[2] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 80[2] |
| Structural Integrity | 8[2] |
| Frame | Type 698[2] |
| Power Plant | Olympus 240[2] |
| Fuel | 400 (5 tons)[2] |
| Armament |
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| Communications System | Tangerine 7a |
| Tracking & Targeting System | XH558 Archer[2] |
| Heat Sinks | 20 single heat sinks[2] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,345[2] 1,363[3] 1,399[4] 1,327[1] |
Contents
Description
The Vulcan was the mainstay aerospace fighter of the Rim Worlds Republic and perhaps the Republic's most famous design. Prior to the Amaris Coup, the Republic built up its conventional armor and aerospace forces, as their leadership had realized they could not match the numbers of BattleMechs fielded (or being built) by the other major states. The Vulcan was produced at several factories throughout the Republic, although the main facility was on Apollo. As a component of his engineering the downfall of the Cameron dynasty, Stefan Amaris secretly supplied Vulcan fighters to other Periphery powers, including 'rebels' in the Taurian Concordat. Production of the arrow-shaped, rudderless fighter continued until 2767, when Kerensky's force seized the Rim Worlds Republic.[2]
After the war, many former Rim World Republic Vulcan pilots took their fighters and became mercenaries. Even in the modern era, Vulcans have been sighted in the forces of Deep Periphery nations like the Hanseatic League.[2]
By 3075, a student project at the Greenock Flight Academy on Firgrove had created a modern variant of the Vulcan, which prompted some small manufacturers to put the fighter back into production.[2]
Weapons and Equipment
The Vulcan has a pair of powerful wing-mounted Republic Mk VII AC/10s with a ton of ammunition dedicated to each gun. These autocannons are backed by a nose-mounted array of weapons including two Firefly Type III large lasers and Firefly Type II medium lasers and a SRM-6 launcher with a ton of ammunition. A single medium laser protects the Vulcan's rear-arc.[2]
Variants
- VLC-3N
- The original Vulcan introduced in 2525[5] was protected by 17 tons of primitive armor and used a primitive cockpit and engine. It carried an AC/10 with a ton of ammunition in each wing and a nose-mounted medium laser and SRM-6 with a ton of ammunition. Another medium laser was mounted to cover the aft arc of the fighter. BV (2.0) = 1,067[6][5]
- VLC-6N
- A field upgrade during the Amaris Coup developed in 2767[7], the wing-mounted autocannons were replaced by two Gauss rifles with four tons of ammunition. The fighter's remaining single heat sink capacity was reduced to 12. BV (2.0) = 2,117[8], 2,096[7]
- VLC-8N
- Restoration project turned upgrade in 3074[9]. The fighter mounts two light Gauss rifles in place of the VLC-5N's autocannons, two large pulse lasers, and two ER medium lasers with one mounted forward and one aft. The SRM-6 launcher is given a Artemis IV FCS enhancement, and the fighter's power plant is upgraded to an XL model coupled to 16 double heat sinks. While the mass it devotes to armor is reduced slightly, the use of ferro-aluminum armor offsets any loss in protection. BV (2.0)= 1,766[10][9]
Notes
The Vulcan appeared in AeroTech (1st edition) as the example in the Aerospace Fighter Design section, but lacked official stats or artwork. BattleSpace game stats only were provided in that product and again in Technical Readout: 3057. It was finally given a detailed description in line with that of other aerospace fighters in Technical Readout: 3075.
Gallery
Original Vulcan from TRO:3075
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 MUL online entry for the Vulcan (Aerospace Fighter class)
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 2.18 Technical Readout: 3075, pp. 302-303, "VLC-5N Vulcan"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075, p. 98
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 222
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 MUL online entry for the Vulcan VLC-3N variant
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 1, p. 15, "VLC-3N Vulcan"
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 MUL online entry for the Vulcan VLC-6N variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 223
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 MUL online entry for the Vulcan VLC-8N variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 224