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| − | | image = [[File:Wagon Wheel. | + | | image = [[File:Wagon Wheel (Frigate) TRO3057r.png|200px]] |
| − | | name = Wagon Wheel | + | | name = ''Wagon Wheel'' |
| manufacturer = [[Taurian Concordat]] | | manufacturer = [[Taurian Concordat]] | ||
| Use = Frigate | | Use = Frigate | ||
| − | | Tech Base = Star League | + | | Tech Base = [[Star League]] |
| − | | Cost = 3,693,394,000 | + | | Cost = 3,693,394,000 C-Bills{{cn}} |
| − | | Introduced = 2570 | + | | Introduced = [[2570]] |
| + | | production year=2570 | ||
| + | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5371/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| Mass = 650,000 tons | | Mass = 650,000 tons | ||
| Length = 700 meters | | Length = 700 meters | ||
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| Fuel = 8,000 tons (20,000) | | Fuel = 8,000 tons (20,000) | ||
| Burn Rate = 39.52 | | Burn Rate = 39.52 | ||
| − | | Safe Thrust = | + | | Safe Thrust = 2 g |
| − | | Top Thrust = | + | | Top Thrust = 3 g |
| Sail Integrity = 4 | | Sail Integrity = 4 | ||
| KF Drive Integrity = 14 | | KF Drive Integrity = 14 | ||
| LF Battery = No | | LF Battery = No | ||
| − | | Armament = | + | | Armament = <span></span> |
| − | | Armor = 609 tons standard | + | * 3x [[NL45]] |
| + | * 4x [[NL35]] | ||
| + | * 2x [[Medium NPPC]] | ||
| + | * 3x [[LRM-15]] | ||
| + | * 12x [[White Shark]] | ||
| + | * 6x [[SRM-6]] | ||
| + | * 8x [[NAC/35]] | ||
| + | * 2x [[NAC/10]] | ||
| + | * 12x [[AC/5]] | ||
| + | * 6x [[AC/10]] | ||
| + | | Armor = 609 tons [[Armor (Capital)|standard]] | ||
| DropShip Capacity = 2 | | DropShip Capacity = 2 | ||
| − | | Crew = | + | | Crew = 235<ref name=TRO:3057Rp208>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', p. 208: "Wagon Wheel Profile"</ref> |
| − | | Grav Decks = 3 x | + | * 40 Officers |
| + | * 150 Enlisted | ||
| + | * 45 Gunners | ||
| + | ---- | ||
| + | Bay Personnel: 44<br/> | ||
| + | Marines: 50<br/> | ||
| + | First Class Passengers: 10<br/> | ||
| + | Second Class Passengers: 30 | ||
| + | | Grav Decks = 3 (2 x 300 meters diameter, 1 x 200 meters diameter) | ||
| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 24/35 | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 24/35 | ||
| − | | Heat Sinks = 2,000 | + | | Heat Sinks = 2,000 (single) |
| Structural Integrity = 47 | | Structural Integrity = 47 | ||
| − | | BV (1.0) = 102,313 | + | | BV (1.0) = 102,313<ref name=TRO:3057Rp208/> |
| − | | BV (2.0) = | + | | BV (2.0) = |
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Named for the wagon wheels of ancient [[Terra]] because of the spokes attaching the trio of [[Grav Deck]] | + | Named for the wagon wheels of ancient [[Terra]] because of the spokes attaching the trio of [[Grav Deck|Grav Decks]] to the [[WarShip]]'s hull, the '''''Wagon Wheel'''''-class frigate was intended to bolster the [[Taurian Concordat]]'s navy, as well as for export across the [[Periphery]] to represent the strength of the smaller realms. Entering service just prior to the formation of the [[Star League]] and the increased sense of anxiety across the Periphery, the solidarity the class was meant to represent was at its highest, though it did not last through the coming war.<ref name=TRO:3057Rp208/> |
| − | Initially | + | Initially planned as a heavy troop transport with a very long operating range, the ''Wagon Wheel'''s original design included over a dozen [[Docking collar|Docking collars]] and three large, exterior-mounted grav decks to maintain morale on long patrols. But political wrangling, cost overruns, and technical issues led to the removal of the majority of the docking collars and a large increase in engine thrust and armament, transforming the ''Wagon Wheel'' into a heavily armed, fast-attack ship. However, legal obligations with subcontractors forced the designers to retain the oversized grav decks, despite their crippling effect on the vessel's maneuverability.<ref name=TRO:3057Rp208/> |
| − | The Concordat produced only a handful of ''Wagon Wheel''s, but they played a notable part in the history of that Periphery nation. The destruction of two of the class by [[Davion]] WarShips in [[2573]] during the so-called [[Malagrotta|Malagrotta Affair]] cemented the enmity between the Concordat and the [[Federated Suns]] and helped trigger the [[Reunification War]]. During that conflict, a | + | The Concordat produced only a handful of ''Wagon Wheel''s, but they played a notable part in the history of that Periphery nation. The destruction of two of the class by [[House Davion|Davion]] WarShips in [[2573]] during the so-called [[Malagrotta|Malagrotta Affair]] cemented the enmity between the Concordat and the [[Federated Suns]] and helped trigger the [[Reunification War]]. During that conflict, a refocus of military spending ended production of the design.<ref name=TRO:3057Rp208/> Only one ''Wagon Wheel'' was known to have survived into the [[Star League era]], the [[Merope (Individual Wagon Wheel-class WarShip)|TCS ''Merope'']], which was still active on the eve of the [[Amaris Coup]].<ref name="FR2765:Pp4">''Field Report 2765: Periphery'', p. 4: "WarShips of the Territorial States"</ref> |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | The ''Wagon Wheel'' | + | The ''Wagon Wheel'''s forward-firing weaponry features three [[NL45|NL45s]], two [[Medium NPPC|Medium NPPCs]] and three [[LRM-15|LRM-15s]] mounted in its nose bays, with three [[White Shark]] tubes and [[SRM-6]] launchers supported by an [[NL35]] on each fore quarter. The vessel's broadside consists entirely of [[autocannons]], with two twin [[NAC/35]] mounts supported by six [[AC/5|AC/5s]] and three [[AC/10|AC/10s]] on each side capable of unleashing a figurative rain of lead. The aft armament consisted of three White Shark tubes on each quarter, with two NL35s and a pair [[NAC/10|NAC/10s]] mounted directly aft.<ref name=TRO:3057Rp208/> |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | Beyond its two remaining [[DropShip]] collars, the ''Wagon Wheel'' has a 92,790 ton cargo bay | + | Beyond its two remaining [[DropShip]] collars, the ''Wagon Wheel'' has a 92,790-ton cargo bay; its combat focus is better reflected by the addition of twelve [[aerospace fighter]] and four [[Small Craft]] bays. 50 [[space marine]] bunks offer protection from boarding and a couple of dozen passenger accommodations belie the class's transport origins.<ref name=TRO:3057Rp208/> |
| + | |||
| + | ==See Also== | ||
| + | * [[:Category:Individual Wagon Wheel-class WarShips|List of named ''Wagon Wheel'' class WarShips.]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Gallery== | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | Wagon Wheel (Frigate) TRO3057r.png|Original ''Wagon Wheel'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised|TRO:3057 Revised]]'' | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| − | |||
| + | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | * ''[[Field Report 2765: Periphery]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Historical: Reunification War]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]] | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:WarShip classes|Wagon Wheel]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Periphery WarShip classes|Wagon Wheel]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Frigate classes|Wagon Wheel]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Small WarShips]] |
Latest revision as of 13:12, 2 April 2024
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| Wagon Wheel | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Taurian Concordat |
| Introduced | 2570 |
| Production Year | 2570[1] |
| Use | Frigate |
| Tech Base | Star League |
| Cost | 3,693,394,000 C-Bills[citation needed] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 650,000 tons |
| Length | 700 meters |
| Sail Diameter | 1003 meters |
| Fuel | 8,000 tons (20,000) |
| Burn Rate | 39.52 |
| Safe Thrust | 2 g |
| Top Thrust | 3 g |
| Sail Integrity | 4 |
| KF Drive Integrity | 14 |
| LF Battery | No |
| Armament |
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| Armor | 609 tons standard |
| DropShip Capacity | 2 |
| Crew | 235[2]
Bay Personnel: 44 |
| Grav Decks | 3 (2 x 300 meters diameter, 1 x 200 meters diameter) |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 24/35 |
| Heat Sinks | 2,000 (single) |
| Structural Integrity | 47 |
| BV (1.0) | 102,313[2] |
Description[edit]
Named for the wagon wheels of ancient Terra because of the spokes attaching the trio of Grav Decks to the WarShip's hull, the Wagon Wheel-class frigate was intended to bolster the Taurian Concordat's navy, as well as for export across the Periphery to represent the strength of the smaller realms. Entering service just prior to the formation of the Star League and the increased sense of anxiety across the Periphery, the solidarity the class was meant to represent was at its highest, though it did not last through the coming war.[2]
Initially planned as a heavy troop transport with a very long operating range, the Wagon Wheel's original design included over a dozen Docking collars and three large, exterior-mounted grav decks to maintain morale on long patrols. But political wrangling, cost overruns, and technical issues led to the removal of the majority of the docking collars and a large increase in engine thrust and armament, transforming the Wagon Wheel into a heavily armed, fast-attack ship. However, legal obligations with subcontractors forced the designers to retain the oversized grav decks, despite their crippling effect on the vessel's maneuverability.[2]
The Concordat produced only a handful of Wagon Wheels, but they played a notable part in the history of that Periphery nation. The destruction of two of the class by Davion WarShips in 2573 during the so-called Malagrotta Affair cemented the enmity between the Concordat and the Federated Suns and helped trigger the Reunification War. During that conflict, a refocus of military spending ended production of the design.[2] Only one Wagon Wheel was known to have survived into the Star League era, the TCS Merope, which was still active on the eve of the Amaris Coup.[3]
Armament[edit]
The Wagon Wheel's forward-firing weaponry features three NL45s, two Medium NPPCs and three LRM-15s mounted in its nose bays, with three White Shark tubes and SRM-6 launchers supported by an NL35 on each fore quarter. The vessel's broadside consists entirely of autocannons, with two twin NAC/35 mounts supported by six AC/5s and three AC/10s on each side capable of unleashing a figurative rain of lead. The aft armament consisted of three White Shark tubes on each quarter, with two NL35s and a pair NAC/10s mounted directly aft.[2]
Cargo[edit]
Beyond its two remaining DropShip collars, the Wagon Wheel has a 92,790-ton cargo bay; its combat focus is better reflected by the addition of twelve aerospace fighter and four Small Craft bays. 50 space marine bunks offer protection from boarding and a couple of dozen passenger accommodations belie the class's transport origins.[2]
See Also[edit]
Gallery[edit]
Original Wagon Wheel from TRO:3057 Revised