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| image = [[File:Monsoon (Battleship) TRO3057r.png|200px]] | | image = [[File:Monsoon (Battleship) TRO3057r.png|200px]] | ||
| name = ''Monsoon'' | | name = ''Monsoon'' | ||
− | | manufacturer = | + | | manufacturer = [[Terran Hegemony]] |
| Use = Battleship | | Use = Battleship | ||
− | | Tech Base = | + | | Tech Base = Inner Sphere |
| Cost = 7,360,038,000 C-bills{{cn}} | | Cost = 7,360,038,000 C-bills{{cn}} | ||
| Introduced = [[2368]] | | Introduced = [[2368]] | ||
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| year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4660/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4660/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| Mass = 1,310,000 tons | | Mass = 1,310,000 tons | ||
− | | Length = 1,108 | + | | Length = 1,108 meters |
− | | Sail Diameter = | + | | Sail Diameter = 1,400 meters |
| Fuel = 6,000 tons | | Fuel = 6,000 tons | ||
| Burn Rate = 39.52 | | Burn Rate = 39.52 | ||
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| Sail Integrity = 6 | | Sail Integrity = 6 | ||
| KF Drive Integrity = 26 | | KF Drive Integrity = 26 | ||
− | | LF Battery = | + | | LF Battery = No (see variants) |
| Armament = <span></span> | | Armament = <span></span> | ||
* 8x [[NAC/30]] | * 8x [[NAC/30]] | ||
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Bay Personnel: 76 | Bay Personnel: 76 | ||
− | | Grav Decks = 3 (1 x 95 meters | + | | Grav Decks = 3 (1 x 95 meters, 1 x 65 meters, and 1 x 55 meters diameter) |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 12/32 | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 12/32 | ||
− | | Heat Sinks = 4,985 | + | | Heat Sinks = 4,985 [[heat sink|single]] |
| Structural Integrity = 90 | | Structural Integrity = 90 | ||
| BV (1.0) = 162,704<ref name=TRO3057R>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', pp. 228–229: "Monsoon Ship Profile"</ref> | | BV (1.0) = 162,704<ref name=TRO3057R>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', pp. 228–229: "Monsoon Ship Profile"</ref> | ||
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==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
− | Entirely armed with naval-grade weaponry, the ''Monsoon'' was a monster. However, the venerable ''Monsoon'' couldn't stand toe-to-toe with | + | Entirely armed with naval-grade weaponry, the ''Monsoon'' was a monster. However, the venerable ''Monsoon'' couldn't stand toe-to-toe with later constructed battleships, including the ''[[Farragut]]''-class.<ref name=TRO3057R/> |
The broadside batteries of the ''Monsoon'' were mostly composed of naval lasers. These, combined with naval PPCs, several naval autocannons, and a trio of [[White Shark]] missile systems, meant that the armament of the ''Monsoon'' was capable of defeating any single, smaller adversary.<ref name=TRO3057R/> | The broadside batteries of the ''Monsoon'' were mostly composed of naval lasers. These, combined with naval PPCs, several naval autocannons, and a trio of [[White Shark]] missile systems, meant that the armament of the ''Monsoon'' was capable of defeating any single, smaller adversary.<ref name=TRO3057R/> | ||
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
− | A large ship, the ''Monsoon''-class was able to carry a massive amount of cargo. The class is fitted with 6 [[Docking Collar|DropShip collars]] and has 3 bays. | + | A large ship, the ''Monsoon''-class was able to carry a massive amount of cargo. The class is fitted with 6 [[Docking Collar|DropShip collars]] and has 3 bays.<ref name=TRO3057R/> |
+ | |||
+ | *Bay 1: [[Aerospace fighters]] (18), 2 Doors | ||
+ | *Bay 2: [[Small Craft]] (8), 2 Doors | ||
+ | *Bay 3: Cargo (295,637.5 tons), 2 Doors | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
− | ; ''Monsoon'' (LF) : SLDF Admirals unwilling to let go of the halcyon beginnings of their careers authorized vain attempts at keeping the ''Monsoon'' relevant | + | ; ''Monsoon'' (LF) : SLDF Admirals unwilling to let go of the halcyon beginnings of their careers authorized vain attempts at keeping the ''Monsoon'' relevant. Expensive [[Lithium-Fusion Battery]] upgrades were the last grasp, with refits beginning in [[2574]].<ref>''[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4659/monsoon-battleship-lithium-fusion MUL online date for the ''Monsoon (Lithium Fusion)'']''</ref> Only 10 were successfully upgraded before their excuses ran out and the retirement of the class. Installing the battery systems reduced the amount of cargo that could be carried by 13,100 tons.<ref name=TRO3057R/> |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== |
Latest revision as of 10:31, 11 May 2024
Monsoon | |
Production information | |
Manufacturer | Terran Hegemony |
Introduced | 2368 |
Production Year | 2368[1] |
Use | Battleship |
Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
Cost | 7,360,038,000 C-bills[citation needed] |
Technical specifications | |
Mass | 1,310,000 tons |
Length | 1,108 meters |
Sail Diameter | 1,400 meters |
Fuel | 6,000 tons |
Burn Rate | 39.52 |
Safe Thrust | 1 g |
Top Thrust | 1.5 g |
Sail Integrity | 6 |
KF Drive Integrity | 26 |
LF Battery | No (see variants) |
Armament |
|
Armor | 2,356.5 tons standard |
DropShip Capacity | 6 |
Crew | 572[2]
Bay Personnel: 76 |
Grav Decks | 3 (1 x 95 meters, 1 x 65 meters, and 1 x 55 meters diameter) |
Escape Pods/Life Boats | 12/32 |
Heat Sinks | 4,985 single |
Structural Integrity | 90 |
BV (1.0) | 162,704[2] |
Contents
Description[edit]
Designed to capitalize on the technological and tactical improvements discovered through the original WarShips, including the TAS Dreadnought, the Monsoon-class battleship was designed to dominate the void – and became the blueprint for subsequent ships over four centuries.[2]
However, despite the legendary status of the venerable Monsoon-class, technological development eventually led to the obsolescence of the Monsoon. Unwilling to let the class go, the admiralty of the Terran Hegemony spent ever-increasing amounts of money to upgrade the Monsoon. However, in the wake of the Reunification War, the admiralty finally conceded, and the last Monsoon was decommissioned in 2668. The last major upgrade to be performed on the Monsoon was the installation of lithium-fusion batteries; however, only 10 ships had the batteries installed before the upgrade was stopped and the surviving ships mothballed.[2]
At least some of the decommissioned Monsoons were either sold or gifted to Star League member states during the Star League era; as of April 2765 the Rim Worlds Republic had seven Monsoons in service as a part of the Republic navy.[3] At least one Monsoon would end up as part of Alexander Kerensky's Exodus Fleet, its final disposition unknown.[4]
Armament[edit]
Entirely armed with naval-grade weaponry, the Monsoon was a monster. However, the venerable Monsoon couldn't stand toe-to-toe with later constructed battleships, including the Farragut-class.[2]
The broadside batteries of the Monsoon were mostly composed of naval lasers. These, combined with naval PPCs, several naval autocannons, and a trio of White Shark missile systems, meant that the armament of the Monsoon was capable of defeating any single, smaller adversary.[2]
Cargo[edit]
A large ship, the Monsoon-class was able to carry a massive amount of cargo. The class is fitted with 6 DropShip collars and has 3 bays.[2]
- Bay 1: Aerospace fighters (18), 2 Doors
- Bay 2: Small Craft (8), 2 Doors
- Bay 3: Cargo (295,637.5 tons), 2 Doors
Variants[edit]
- Monsoon (LF)
- SLDF Admirals unwilling to let go of the halcyon beginnings of their careers authorized vain attempts at keeping the Monsoon relevant. Expensive Lithium-Fusion Battery upgrades were the last grasp, with refits beginning in 2574.[5] Only 10 were successfully upgraded before their excuses ran out and the retirement of the class. Installing the battery systems reduced the amount of cargo that could be carried by 13,100 tons.[2]
Gallery[edit]
Original Monsoon from TRO:3057 Revised
A Monsoon-class battleship taking part in the SLDF Exodus from Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2
See Also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ MUL online date for the Monsoon
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Technical Readout: 3057 Revised, pp. 228–229: "Monsoon Ship Profile"
- ↑ Field Report 2765: Periphery, p. 4: "WarShips of the Territorial States"
- ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2, p. 115
- ↑ MUL online date for the Monsoon (Lithium Fusion)