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Line 1: − In the [[BattleTech]] universe, '''Yardship''' refers to jump-capable spacecraft that incorporate docks, workshop, and shipyard facilities which allow them to repair stranded vessels (typically [[WarShip]]s or [[JumpShip]]s) or even serve as mobile shipyards. There are two known extant classes of yardship: the smaller ''[[Faslane]]'' class and the massive ''[[Newgrange]]''. + In the [[BattleTech]] universe, '''Yardship''' refers to jump-capable spacecraft that incorporate docks, workshop and shipyard facilities which allow them to repair stranded vessels (typically [[WarShip]]s or [[JumpShip]]s) or even serve as mobile shipyards. − The size of the construction facilities means that Yardships cannot be built as regular JumpShips. Instead, they require a smaller [[jump drive]] core which technically makes them WarShips. However, even though they are typically armed, they are more of a strategic asset and are not intended for a combat role; they could arguably be regarded as noncombatants or civilian vessels. + The size of the construction facilities means that Yardships cannot be built as regular [[JumpShips]]. Instead, they require a smaller [[jump drive]] core which technically makes them WarShips. However, even though they are typically armed, they are more of a strategic asset and are not intended for a combat role; they could arguably be regarded as noncombattants or civilian vessels. − Although occasionally spelled "YardShip" or "Yard-Ship" in various sources, it has officially been stated that the correct spelling is indeed as a single word and without a capital "S".<ref>As expressly clarified by [[Assistant Line Developer]] [[Ben H. Rome]] in an official ruling on the [[BattleTech Forum]]'s "Ask the Writers" section; see also [http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=49174.0 here].</ref> + Although occasionally spelled "YardShip" or "Yard-Ship" in various sources, it has officially been stated that the correct spelling is indeed as a single word and without capital "S".<ref>As expressly clarified by [[Assistant Line Developer]] [[Ben H. Rome]] in an official ruling on the [[BattleTech Forum]]'s "Ask the Writers" section; see also [http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=49174.0 here].</ref> ==See also== ==See also==
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| − | In the [[BattleTech]] universe, '''Yardship''' refers to jump-capable spacecraft that incorporate docks, workshop | + | In the [[BattleTech]] universe, '''Yardship''' refers to jump-capable spacecraft that incorporate docks, workshop and shipyard facilities which allow them to repair stranded vessels (typically [[WarShip]]s or [[JumpShip]]s) or even serve as mobile shipyards. |
| − | The size of the construction facilities means that Yardships cannot be built as regular JumpShips. Instead, they require a smaller [[jump drive]] core which technically makes them WarShips. However, even though they are typically armed, they are more of a strategic asset and are not intended for a combat role; they could arguably be regarded as | + | The size of the construction facilities means that Yardships cannot be built as regular [[JumpShips]]. Instead, they require a smaller [[jump drive]] core which technically makes them WarShips. However, even though they are typically armed, they are more of a strategic asset and are not intended for a combat role; they could arguably be regarded as noncombattants or civilian vessels. |
| − | Although occasionally spelled "YardShip" or "Yard-Ship" in various sources, it has officially been stated that the correct spelling is indeed as a single word and without | + | Although occasionally spelled "YardShip" or "Yard-Ship" in various sources, it has officially been stated that the correct spelling is indeed as a single word and without capital "S".<ref>As expressly clarified by [[Assistant Line Developer]] [[Ben H. Rome]] in an official ruling on the [[BattleTech Forum]]'s "Ask the Writers" section; see also [http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=49174.0 here].</ref> |
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