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Line 1: {{InfoBoxSmallCraft {{InfoBoxSmallCraft − | image = [[File:Ares Mark IX Attack Craft TRO3085.jpg|191px]] + | image = [[File:Ares (Small Craft).jpg|191px]] − | Name = ''Ares'' Mark IX (Attack Craft) + | Name = Ares Mark IX (Attack Craft) − | Manufacturer = [[Universal Air]]<ref name="TRO:3085p120+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 120–121: ''Ares'' Mark IX (Attack Craft)</ref> + | Manufacturer = [[Universal Air]] − | production year = 3077 − | year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3726/ares-attack-craft-mark-ix/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | Use = Deep Space Escort | Use = Deep Space Escort | Type (Shape) = Small Craft (Military Aerodyne) | Type (Shape) = Small Craft (Military Aerodyne) − | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]<ref name="TRO:3085p120+"/> + | Tech Base = Inner Sphere − | Cost = + | Cost = ??? − | Introduced = 3077 + | Introduced = 3077<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 120 Ares Mark IX (Attack Craft) - Year of production noted.</ref> − | Mass = 200<ref name="TRO:3085p120+"/> + | Mass = 200 − | Structural Integrity = 11<ref name="TRO:3085p120+"/> + | Structural Integrity = 11 − | Length = 21.4<ref name="TRO:3085p120+"/> + | Length = 21.4 − | Engine (Type) = [[Fusion engine]]<ref name="TRO:3085p120+"/> + | Engine (Type) = [[Fusion Engine]] − | Safe Thrust = 7<ref name="TRO:3085p120+"/> + | Safe Thrust = 7 − | Maximum Thrust = 11<ref name="TRO:3085p120+"/> + | Maximum Thrust = 11 − | Fuel = 10 (800)<ref name="TRO:3085p120+"/> + | Fuel = 10 (800) | Burn Rate = | Burn Rate = − | Armament = <span></span> + | Armament = 1 x [[ER Large Laser]] <br/> 2 x [[Large Pulse Lasers]] <br/> 4 x [[Medium Pulse Lasers]] − * 1x [[ER Large Laser]]+ | Armor = [[Standard Armor]] − * 2x [[Large Pulse Laser]]+ | Crew = 3 Enlisted <br/> 1 Gunner − * 4x [[Medium Pulse Laser]]+ | Heat Sinks = 15 (30) − | Armor = [[standard armor]]<ref name="TRO:3085p120+"/> + | BV (1.0) = ??? − | Crew = 4 (3 Enlisted, 1 Gunner)<ref name="TRO:3085p120+"/> + | BV (2.0) = 2,064 − | Heat Sinks = 15 [[Double Heat Sinks]]<ref name="TRO:3085p120+"/> − | BV (1.0) = − | BV (2.0) = 2,064<ref name="TRO:3085p120+"/> }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − The '''''Ares'' Mark IX Attack Craft''' (also known as the '''AAC'''), is a deep space escort vessel that is related to the [[Mark VII Landing Craft|Mark VII]] Landing Craft. The ship is based on the ancient [[Ares Landing Craft|''Ares'' Mark I]] small craft, produced in the [[twenty-fifth century]] and a follow up to the post-First Succession War era [[Ares Assault Craft Mk VII|''Ares'' Assault Craft Mk VII]], and this modern version started production in the middle of the [[Jihad]]. Like its ancient predecessor, the ship is used to escort military DropShips through hostile space using its ECM capabilities and firepower.<ref name="TRO:3085p120+"/> + The '''''Ares'' Mark IX Attack Craft''' (Also known as the AAC), is a deep space escort vessel that is related to the [[Mark VII Landing Craft|Mark VII]] Landing Craft. The ship is based on the ancient ''Ares'' Mark I small craft, produced in the [[25th Century]], and this modern version started production in the middle of the [[Jihad]]. Like its ancient predecessor, the ship is used to escort military DropShips through hostile space using its ECM capacities and firepower. − The first notable use of the ship was during the Allied Coalition's Invasion of [[Terra]] in [[3079]], where the design was used to scout ahead of the task force assigned to wipe out the [[Word of Blake|Word of Blake's]] aerospace defenses.<ref name="TRO:3085p120+"/> + The first notable use of the ship was during the Allied Coalition's Invasion of [[Terra]] in [[3079]], where the design was used to scout ahead of the task force assigned to wipe out the [[Word of Blake|Word of Blake's]] aerospace defenses.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 120 - Ares Attack Craft history.</ref> − ==Weapons and Equipment== + ==Armament and Capacities== − The ship's arsenal includes an Extended Range Large Laser for long range strikes while approaching its target. Once it has closed into optimal range, the ship's twin large pulse lasers and four medium pulse lasers can be brought to bear on the target to devastating effect.<ref name="TRO:3085p120+"/> + The ship arsenal includes a Extended Range Large Laser for long range strikes while the ship approaches its target. Once it has closed into optimal range, the ship's twin Large Pulse Lasers and four Medium Pulse Lasers can be brought to bear on the target for devastating effect. − As part of the equipment needed to carry out its duties as an escort vessel, the ship has been fitted with a [[Beagle Active Probe]] and an ECM suite.<ref>''Strategic Operations'', pp. 111–112: "Electronic Countermeasures (ECM)"</ref> The ship is protected by 27 tons of [[standard armor]], with most of the protection focused on the nose of the craft. The ship has a small 3 ton [[Cargo Bay]] for the crew's needs.<ref name="TRO:3085p120+"/> + As part of its equipment to carry out its duty as escort vessel, the ship has been fitted with [[Beagle Active Probe]] and it uses its built-in ECM capacities.<ref>''Strategic Operations'', pp. 111-112 Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) - Advanced Aerospace Combat includes information that states military small craft comes with built-in ECM capacity that can aid itself and its charges.</ref> The ship is protected by 27 tons of Standard armor, with focus to nose of the craft. The ship has a small 3 ton [[Cargo Bay]] for the crew's needs. ==Variants== ==Variants== − *;''Ares'' Mark I Long-Range Landing Craft (LRLC) : The original Mark craft produced in middle of the twenty-fifth century. The ancient and bulky craft was named for the [[Ares Conventions]]. This vessel and its sister ships were originally produced by [[IncStar Dymanics]].<ref name="TRO:3085p120+"/> + *Ares Mark I Long-Range Landing Craft (LRLC) - The original Mark craft produced in middle of the 25th Century. The ancient and bulky craft was named for the [[Ares Conventions]]. This vessel and its sister ships were originally produced by [[IncStar Dymanics]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 120 - Ares Mark I background listed, no stat information.</ref> − *;''Ares'' Attack Craft Mark I : Based on the Mark I Landing Craft, the ACC Mark I was slower than current Mark IX. The craft was armed with 3 large lasers and 4 medium lasers with 15 single heat sinks to handle its heat. Like all military small craft, it has its standard build-in ECM.<ref name="TRO:3085p120+"/> + *Ares Attack Craft Mark I - Based on the Mark I Landing Craft, the ACC Mark I was slower than current Mark IX. The craft was armed with 3 Large Lasers and 4 Medium Lasers with 15 single Heat Sinks to handle its heat. Like all military small craft, it has its standard build-in ECM.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 120 Ares Mark IX Attack Craft - early predecessor stats mentioned, but no details.</ref> ==Related Designs== ==Related Designs== − * ''[[Mark VII Landing Craft]]'' + *[[Mark VII Landing Craft]] ==Notes== ==Notes== − * Though listed on the table of contents for ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'', the ''Ares'' is not actually included.+ Though listed on the table of contents for ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'', the ''Ares'' is not actually included. ==References== ==References== <references /> <references /> + ==Bibliography== + *''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' − ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' − [[Category:Small Craft classes|Ares Mark IX Attack Craft]] + [[Category:Small Craft]] − [[Category:Federated Suns Spacecraft|Ares Mark IX Attack Craft]] + [[Category:Federated Suns Spacecraft]]
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{{InfoBoxSmallCraft | {{InfoBoxSmallCraft | ||
| − | | image = [[File:Ares | + | | image = [[File:Ares (Small Craft).jpg|191px]] |
| − | | Name = | + | | Name = Ares Mark IX (Attack Craft) |
| − | | Manufacturer = [[Universal Air]] | + | | Manufacturer = [[Universal Air]] |
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| Use = Deep Space Escort | | Use = Deep Space Escort | ||
| Type (Shape) = Small Craft (Military Aerodyne) | | Type (Shape) = Small Craft (Military Aerodyne) | ||
| − | | Tech Base = | + | | Tech Base = Inner Sphere |
| − | | Cost = | + | | Cost = ??? |
| − | | Introduced = 3077 | + | | Introduced = 3077<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 120 Ares Mark IX (Attack Craft) - Year of production noted.</ref> |
| − | | Mass = 200 | + | | Mass = 200 |
| − | | Structural Integrity = 11 | + | | Structural Integrity = 11 |
| − | | Length = 21.4 | + | | Length = 21.4 |
| − | | Engine (Type) = [[Fusion | + | | Engine (Type) = [[Fusion Engine]] |
| − | | Safe Thrust = 7 | + | | Safe Thrust = 7 |
| − | | Maximum Thrust = 11 | + | | Maximum Thrust = 11 |
| − | | Fuel = 10 (800) | + | | Fuel = 10 (800) |
| Burn Rate = | | Burn Rate = | ||
| − | | Armament = | + | | Armament = 1 x [[ER Large Laser]] <br/> 2 x [[Large Pulse Lasers]] <br/> 4 x [[Medium Pulse Lasers]] |
| − | + | | Armor = [[Standard Armor]] | |
| − | + | | Crew = 3 Enlisted <br/> 1 Gunner | |
| − | + | | Heat Sinks = 15 (30) | |
| − | | Armor = [[ | + | | BV (1.0) = ??? |
| − | | Crew = | + | | BV (2.0) = 2,064 |
| − | | Heat Sinks = 15 | ||
| − | | BV (1.0) = | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = 2,064 | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Ares'' Mark IX Attack Craft''' ( | + | The '''''Ares'' Mark IX Attack Craft''' (Also known as the AAC), is a deep space escort vessel that is related to the [[Mark VII Landing Craft|Mark VII]] Landing Craft. The ship is based on the ancient ''Ares'' Mark I small craft, produced in the [[25th Century]], and this modern version started production in the middle of the [[Jihad]]. Like its ancient predecessor, the ship is used to escort military DropShips through hostile space using its ECM capacities and firepower. |
| − | The first notable use of the ship was during the Allied Coalition's Invasion of [[Terra]] in [[3079]], where the design was used to scout ahead of the task force assigned to wipe out the [[Word of Blake|Word of Blake's]] aerospace defenses.<ref | + | The first notable use of the ship was during the Allied Coalition's Invasion of [[Terra]] in [[3079]], where the design was used to scout ahead of the task force assigned to wipe out the [[Word of Blake|Word of Blake's]] aerospace defenses.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 120 - Ares Attack Craft history.</ref> |
| − | == | + | ==Armament and Capacities== |
| − | The ship | + | The ship arsenal includes a Extended Range Large Laser for long range strikes while the ship approaches its target. Once it has closed into optimal range, the ship's twin Large Pulse Lasers and four Medium Pulse Lasers can be brought to bear on the target for devastating effect. |
| − | As part of | + | As part of its equipment to carry out its duty as escort vessel, the ship has been fitted with [[Beagle Active Probe]] and it uses its built-in ECM capacities.<ref>''Strategic Operations'', pp. 111-112 Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) - Advanced Aerospace Combat includes information that states military small craft comes with built-in ECM capacity that can aid itself and its charges.</ref> The ship is protected by 27 tons of Standard armor, with focus to nose of the craft. The ship has a small 3 ton [[Cargo Bay]] for the crew's needs. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | * | + | *Ares Mark I Long-Range Landing Craft (LRLC) - The original Mark craft produced in middle of the 25th Century. The ancient and bulky craft was named for the [[Ares Conventions]]. This vessel and its sister ships were originally produced by [[IncStar Dymanics]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 120 - Ares Mark I background listed, no stat information.</ref> |
| − | * | + | *Ares Attack Craft Mark I - Based on the Mark I Landing Craft, the ACC Mark I was slower than current Mark IX. The craft was armed with 3 Large Lasers and 4 Medium Lasers with 15 single Heat Sinks to handle its heat. Like all military small craft, it has its standard build-in ECM.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 120 Ares Mark IX Attack Craft - early predecessor stats mentioned, but no details.</ref> |
==Related Designs== | ==Related Designs== | ||
| − | * | + | *[[Mark VII Landing Craft]] |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | + | Though listed on the table of contents for ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'', the ''Ares'' is not actually included. | |
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| + | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | ||
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| − | [[Category:Small | + | [[Category:Small Craft]] |
| − | [[Category:Federated Suns Spacecraft | + | [[Category:Federated Suns Spacecraft]] |