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Line 1: − {{otheruses|the DropShip|the WarShip|Whitewind (Individual WarShip)}} + {{infoBoxIndividualSpacegoingVessel − − {{InfoBoxIndividualSpacecraft | image = | image = | vesselname = Whitewind | vesselname = Whitewind | prevname = | prevname = | type = [[DropShip]] | type = [[DropShip]] − | class = [[Union (DropShip class)|Union]] + | class = [[Union]] | prevclass = | prevclass = | servicesince = | servicesince = | serviceuntil = 22 November [[3028]] | serviceuntil = 22 November [[3028]] }} }} − The '''''Whitewind''''' was a ''[[Union (DropShip class)|Union]]''-class [[DropShip]]. − ==History== ==History== − Originally a merchantman that had been pressed into [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] service for the [[Fourth Succession War]] under [[Captain]] [[Anuradha Misra]],<ref name=TTM>''The Totalitarian Mind''</ref> it carried elements of the [[Fourth Crucis Lancers]] in a combat drop to [[Tybalt]] on 22 November [[3028]].<ref name=Atlas>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 33</ref> + The '''''Whitewind''''' was a ''[[Union]]''-class [[DropShip]]. Originally a merchantman that had been pressed into [[AFFS]] service for the [[Fourth Succession War]] under captain Anuradha Misra,<ref name=TTM>''The Totalitarian Mind''</ref> it carried elements of the [[4th Crucis Lancers]] in a combat drop to [[Tybalt]] on 22 November [[3028]].<ref name=Atlas>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 33</ref> − Unfortunately, the previous owner of the ''Whitewind'' had "cut some corners" and the attitude jet throttle valves had not been maintained on schedule. The number two valve malfunctioned during the descent on Tybalt, but helmsman [[William Karr]] failed to recognize the malfunction for what it was on time because of the bumpy nature of combat operations. Eventually it locked in full open position, sending the ''Whitewind'' into an uncontrolled spin.<ref name=Atlas/><ref name=TTM/> The twelve [[BattleMech]]s carried by the ''Whitewind'' were dropped early in an attempt to save them; five bounced off the planet's atmosphere and were lost in space while two others burned up in a too-steep entry.<ref name=Atlas/> The remaining five 'Mechs, including [[Sergeant]] [[Jill Donaldson]]'s ''[[JagerMech]]'', managed a landing but were heavily damaged.<ref name=Atlas/> + Unfortunately, the previous owner of the ''Whitewind'' had "cut some corners" and the attitude jet throttle valves had not been maintained on schedule. The number two valve malfunctioned during the descent on Tybalt, but helmsman William Karr failed to recognize the malfunction for what it was on time because of the bumpy nature of combat operations. Eventually it locked in full open position, sending the ''Whitewind'' into an uncontrolled spin.<ref name=Atlas/><ref name=TTM/> The twelve [[BattleMech]]s carried by the ''Whitewind'' were dropped early in an attempt to save them; five bounced off the planet's atmosphere and were lost in space while two others burned up in a too-steep entry.<ref name=Atlas/> The remaining five 'Mechs, including Sergeant Jill Donaldson's ''[[JagerMech]]'', managed a landing but were heavily damaged.<ref name=Atlas/> − The actual fate of the ''Whitewind'' was not stated. It last reported being not under command and "Red over Red" (captain is dead). Context and the nature of the malfunction heavily imply that the ''Whitewind'' fatally crashed, but this ultimately remains unconfirmed. + The actual fate of the ''Whitewind'' was not spelled out. It last reported being not under command and "Red over Red" (Captain is dead). Context and the nature of the malfunction heavily imply that the ''Whitewind'' fatally crashed, but this ultimately remains unconfirmed. ==References== ==References==
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| vesselname = Whitewind | | vesselname = Whitewind | ||
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| serviceuntil = 22 November [[3028]] | | serviceuntil = 22 November [[3028]] | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | Originally a merchantman that had been pressed into [[ | + | The '''''Whitewind''''' was a ''[[Union]]''-class [[DropShip]]. Originally a merchantman that had been pressed into [[AFFS]] service for the [[Fourth Succession War]] under captain Anuradha Misra,<ref name=TTM>''The Totalitarian Mind''</ref> it carried elements of the [[4th Crucis Lancers]] in a combat drop to [[Tybalt]] on 22 November [[3028]].<ref name=Atlas>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 33</ref> |
| − | Unfortunately, the previous owner of the ''Whitewind'' had "cut some corners" and the attitude jet throttle valves had not been maintained on schedule. The number two valve malfunctioned during the descent on Tybalt, but helmsman | + | Unfortunately, the previous owner of the ''Whitewind'' had "cut some corners" and the attitude jet throttle valves had not been maintained on schedule. The number two valve malfunctioned during the descent on Tybalt, but helmsman William Karr failed to recognize the malfunction for what it was on time because of the bumpy nature of combat operations. Eventually it locked in full open position, sending the ''Whitewind'' into an uncontrolled spin.<ref name=Atlas/><ref name=TTM/> The twelve [[BattleMech]]s carried by the ''Whitewind'' were dropped early in an attempt to save them; five bounced off the planet's atmosphere and were lost in space while two others burned up in a too-steep entry.<ref name=Atlas/> The remaining five 'Mechs, including Sergeant Jill Donaldson's ''[[JagerMech]]'', managed a landing but were heavily damaged.<ref name=Atlas/> |
| − | The actual fate of the ''Whitewind'' was not | + | The actual fate of the ''Whitewind'' was not spelled out. It last reported being not under command and "Red over Red" (Captain is dead). Context and the nature of the malfunction heavily imply that the ''Whitewind'' fatally crashed, but this ultimately remains unconfirmed. |
==References== | ==References== | ||