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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
The ship was originally built for Warlord [[Urizen Kurita]] of the [[Alliance of Galedon]] in 2312. It was utilized for the Warlord's campaigns of conquest [[Ozawa Mercantile Association]] and the [[Principality of Rasalhague]] and other neighboring worlds. | The ship was originally built for Warlord [[Urizen Kurita]] of the [[Alliance of Galedon]] in 2312. It was utilized for the Warlord's campaigns of conquest [[Ozawa Mercantile Association]] and the [[Principality of Rasalhague]] and other neighboring worlds. | ||
| − | A | + | A dedicated troop carrier, the ship was noted for high reliability and low maintenance. The ship's quarters are cramp due to it small size. The ship was originally designed to be carried by pre-external docking collar [[JumpShips]]. |
The ship fell out favor by later part [[Age of War]] Era, where high-capacity transports became available. Number of defeats were linked to the ship's limited carrying capacities. | The ship fell out favor by later part [[Age of War]] Era, where high-capacity transports became available. Number of defeats were linked to the ship's limited carrying capacities. | ||
The design was decommissioned by [[DCMS]] and replaced by large capacity [[Seeker]] Class DropShips. Many of these ships were sold to various Mercenary Companies and Periphery powers. | The design was decommissioned by [[DCMS]] and replaced by large capacity [[Seeker]] Class DropShips. Many of these ships were sold to various Mercenary Companies and Periphery powers. | ||
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==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
The ship has five Class 5 Autocannon, with majority of them concentrated on the nose, with single cannon each flank. The ship has four 15-Tube Long-Range missile Launchers, 2 in nose and mounted aft flanks. The ship also has four Medium lasers, one mounted front side, and pair mounted in aft. The autocannons were given 14 tons of ammunition, while the LRMs given 24 tons. | The ship has five Class 5 Autocannon, with majority of them concentrated on the nose, with single cannon each flank. The ship has four 15-Tube Long-Range missile Launchers, 2 in nose and mounted aft flanks. The ship also has four Medium lasers, one mounted front side, and pair mounted in aft. The autocannons were given 14 tons of ammunition, while the LRMs given 24 tons. | ||
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==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
The ship is designed to carry 6 [[Foot Platoon|Foot Platoons]] and twelve Light Vehicles. | The ship is designed to carry 6 [[Foot Platoon|Foot Platoons]] and twelve Light Vehicles. | ||
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==Notable Ships of the Class== | ==Notable Ships of the Class== | ||
| + | *''''Samhain -'''' The Ancient Vulture was service with [[Devil's Brigade]] during the Jihad when it made name for itself. When the [[Word of Blake]] assault Chandraeskar Kurita's allies were attacked on [[Arcturus]] in [[3073]], the ''Samhain'' crew manage account for itself and destroy a Blakist ''[[Union]]'' Class DropShip.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075 - Vulture - Notable Crews</ref> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | *[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]] | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]]'', pp 110-111 |
| − | *[[Technical Readout: 3075]] | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'', pp 214-215 |
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[[Category:DropShips]] | [[Category:DropShips]] | ||
Revision as of 02:02, 10 January 2010
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| Vulture | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Alliance of Galedon |
| Use | Infantry Transport/Light Vehicle carrier |
| Type | Military Spheroid |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 3,500 tons tons |
| Structural Integrity | |
| Length | 75.5 Meters meters |
| Width | meters |
| Height | meters |
| Drive System | 4x V450 engines |
| Safe Thrust | 4 |
| Max Thrust | 6 |
| Fuel (tons) | |
| Fuel (days) | |
| Armament | 5 x Class 5 Autocannons, 4 x LRM-15s, 3 x Medium Lasers |
| Armor | 27.5 tons of Standard Armor |
| Crew | 3 Officers, 11 enlisted/non-rated |
| Heat Sinks | 78 |
| BV (1.0) | 3,031 |
| BV (2.0) | 2,941 |
Description
The ship was originally built for Warlord Urizen Kurita of the Alliance of Galedon in 2312. It was utilized for the Warlord's campaigns of conquest Ozawa Mercantile Association and the Principality of Rasalhague and other neighboring worlds.
A dedicated troop carrier, the ship was noted for high reliability and low maintenance. The ship's quarters are cramp due to it small size. The ship was originally designed to be carried by pre-external docking collar JumpShips.
The ship fell out favor by later part Age of War Era, where high-capacity transports became available. Number of defeats were linked to the ship's limited carrying capacities. The design was decommissioned by DCMS and replaced by large capacity Seeker Class DropShips. Many of these ships were sold to various Mercenary Companies and Periphery powers.
Armament
The ship has five Class 5 Autocannon, with majority of them concentrated on the nose, with single cannon each flank. The ship has four 15-Tube Long-Range missile Launchers, 2 in nose and mounted aft flanks. The ship also has four Medium lasers, one mounted front side, and pair mounted in aft. The autocannons were given 14 tons of ammunition, while the LRMs given 24 tons.
Cargo
The ship is designed to carry 6 Foot Platoons and twelve Light Vehicles.
Notable Ships of the Class
- 'Samhain -' The Ancient Vulture was service with Devil's Brigade during the Jihad when it made name for itself. When the Word of Blake assault Chandraeskar Kurita's allies were attacked on Arcturus in 3073, the Samhain crew manage account for itself and destroy a Blakist Union Class DropShip.[1]
References
- Technical Readout: 3026 Revised, pp 110-111
- Technical Readout: 3075, pp 214-215
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3075 - Vulture - Notable Crews