Wakamiya
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| Wakamiya Salvage Destroyer | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Draconis Combine |
| Use | Missions
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| Tech Base | Inner Sphere (Advanced) |
| Chassis Type (Size) | Naval (Large, Template B) |
| Equipment Rating | D/E-F-F |
| Introduced | Age of War era |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 50,500 Tons |
| Cruise Speed | 54 km/h |
| Flank Speed | 86 km/h |
| Power Plant | Fusion |
| Fuel (Type/Range) | Unlimited |
| Communications System | Unspecified |
| Targeting Tracking System | Unspecified |
| Fire Control System | Advanced Fire Control |
| Turret(s) | 3 |
| Armament | 6 x PPC 6 x LRM 20s 3 x Long Tom 10 x Machine Guns 5 x LR Torpedo 20 4 x SR Torpedo 6 4 x Fluid Guns |
| Heat Sinks | 60 |
| Fitted Equipment | Types |
| Armor | Heavy Industrial Armor |
| Barrier Armor Rating (BAR) | 10 |
| Crew | Total: 174
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| BV (2.0) | 48,028[1] |
Description
The Wakamiya-class Salvage Destroyer is a early multipurpose naval vessel designed by the Draconis Combine to support and defend worlds which have large oceans. Introduced in the early years of the Combine, the vessel was originally intended support Dragon's exploration efforts. In later centuries, the ship would remain service and become the nation's premiere surface naval vessel. Acting as central command vessel, the ship could coordinate a world's global fleet of ships. The design capabilities also allows for it a to assist non-combat activities such as; Underwater mining, acting as a cargo transport for global needs, and as a surveillance command ship using it's powerful communication gear it's compliment of a dozen drone-type vehicles. Worlds which have been assigned an Wakamiya have rarely have more than two vessel gracing it's waters. Perhaps only large surface warship on planet, the ship also can act as mother ship for number of large and small surface and submersible vehicles.[2]
Equipment and Capabilities
A solidly built Naval Support Vehicle, the ship's armored hull is protected by 98.5 tons of Industrial Grade Armor, giving its considerable resistance battle damage. The Wakamiya is powered by fusion engine, giving it considerable speed for a ship of it's size. Also intended for dual usage with civilian support unit, the ship been given number of extra capacities normal ships would not necessary have. The Wakamiya is equipped with four lifthoists, which are found in pairs on both sides of it's front arcs. Fluid guns are also fitted to it's hull, which number of possible uses; such as in firefighting at sea. The Fluid guns draws it desired fluids type ammunition from the ship's onboard liquid storage tanks. These tanks can be replenished by the ship's eight fluid suction systems located across it's hull.
As a combatant, the Wakamiya is well armed with assortment of anti-surface and artillery weaponry are found it's three turrets. The ship's artillery capacities are fitted in it's no.2 Turret, where three Long Tom Artillery Pieces are mounted. The guns are supplied with 180 rounds of ammunition. Mounted in Turret 1 are four of the ship's six 20-tubed Long Range Missile launchers, with two additional launcher found in no.9 Turret, the rear turret. The ship's energy batteries consist of six PPCs, which were split into pairs and mounted each of the ship's three turrets. Also giving the ship depth, the ship has array of torpedo launchers enabling it to strike underwater craft as well surface units.[3] Each of the ship's 20-tubed long and six-tubed short range torpedo launchers are focused mainly in the front arcs of the ship, with two on the front, 1 per front side arc and singular launcher per type in the rear. Point defense is handled by ship Machine Guns, which are range with four mounted in the front and pairings of the guns found in all other ship's fire arcs. All of the ship's weaponry are guided by the Wakamiya's advanced fire control system giving it precise accuracy.
The Wakamiya can also field assortment of supporting vehicles from it's large helipad in the rear and number of large vehicle bays capable of deploying large surface and submersible combat vehicles. Drones can be embarked from the ship as well from either the vehicle bays or helipad, with the ship capable handling upward to twelve drones using it's Drone Control System. Giving the ship out reach to gather intelligence or conduct other tasks needed for it's commanding officer and staff. The ship's eight tons of communication equipment also gives the ship ability dialing-in an available satellites, coordinated or proving itself, or it's task force of vessels and aircraft electronic warfare coverage from more advance weaponry. The ship has considerable capacity act as mobile hospital with it's several surgical theaters.[4]
Cargo
- Liguid Cargo (1,820 tons) - 1 Door (Rear)
- Refrigerated Cargo (2,610 tons)
- Cargo Bay (11,530.5 tons) - 2 Doors (Front Right and Left)
- Super-Heavy Vehicle Bay (4) (800 ton Capacity each) - 2 Doors (Front)
- Heavy Vehicle Bay (8) (800 ton Capacity each) - 3 Doors (Front, Front Left and Right)
- Light Vehicle Bay (16) (800 Ton Capacity each) - 2 Doors (Front Left and Right, Rear)
Notes
The Wakamiya features a Armored and Tractor (Naval) Chassis Modifications, 62 maritime lifeboats, 60 Steerage quarters, and 3 Field Kitchens.
As of this writing, the Wakamiya Salvage Destroyer is not listed in the Catalyst Game Lab's Master Unit List.
References
- ↑ Handbook: House Kurita pp. 196 and 208 Wakamiya - "Battle Value 2 and century of introduction only."
- ↑ Handbook: House Kurita pp. 195-196, Wakamiya - "Background of the ship and aspects of it operations.
- ↑ Total Warfare, p. 109 Underwater Line of Sight Table - "Table shows that surface/naval ships can be hit by torpedoes shown.
- ↑ Handbook: House Kurita pp. 195-196, 208 Wakamiya - "Background of the ship and aspects of it operations.