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| BV (2.0) = 919<ref name=HBMPS>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', pp. 203-204, 221, "''Aqueduct'' Ship Profile and Record Sheet"</ref> | | BV (2.0) = 919<ref name=HBMPS>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', pp. 203-204, 221, "''Aqueduct'' Ship Profile and Record Sheet"</ref> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Aqueduct''''' | + | The '''''Aqueduct''''' liquid cargo carrier [[DropShip]] was originally designed by [[Krester's Ship Construction]] to compete for a lucrative [[Star League]] fleet refueling contract. When it lost out to an alternative concept, Krester's decided to put the design into service in the civilian market.<ref name=HBMPS/> |
When it entered production in [[2638]], the ''Aqueduct'' was the largest DropShip class ever built, dwarfing any other tanker vessel. It became an ubiquitous convoy refueling vessel for civilian merchant marine purposes and a popular liquid cargo transporter in the [[Periphery]].<ref name=HBMPS/> | When it entered production in [[2638]], the ''Aqueduct'' was the largest DropShip class ever built, dwarfing any other tanker vessel. It became an ubiquitous convoy refueling vessel for civilian merchant marine purposes and a popular liquid cargo transporter in the [[Periphery]].<ref name=HBMPS/> | ||
| − | The usual crew complement is | + | The usual crew complement is six officers, 30 enlisted/non-rated, two gunners and 14 bay personnel. |
| − | The ship is noted for its simplicity and sturdy design which allowed it to survive the loss of technology during the [[BattleTech eras|Succession War era]].<ref name=HBMPS/> | + | The ship is noted for its simplicity and sturdy design, which allowed it to survive the loss of technology during the [[BattleTech eras|Succession War era]].<ref name=HBMPS/> |
| − | The later [[twenty-ninth century]]-era ''[[Mammoth]]''-class cargo DropShip was prototyped by Krester's as early as [[2650]] (but not finalized until [[2808]]). It bears a strong outward resemblance to the ''Aqueduct'', the main difference being that the ''Aqueduct'' has five engine pods compared to the Mammoth' | + | The later [[twenty-ninth century]]-era ''[[Mammoth]]''-class cargo DropShip was prototyped by Krester's as early as [[2650]] (but not finalized until [[2808]]). It bears a strong outward resemblance to the ''Aqueduct'', the main difference being that the ''Aqueduct'' has five engine pods compared to the four on the ''Mammoth'',<ref name=HBMPS/> which suggests it may have been a derivative design. |
==Armaments and Capabilities== | ==Armaments and Capabilities== | ||
| − | The ''Aqueduct'' is lightly armed, with minimal capacities to defend itself. Mounted in its nose section is a single [[ | + | The ''Aqueduct'' is lightly armed, with minimal capacities to defend itself. Mounted in its nose section is a single [[large laser]], with single [[medium laser]] found in each of its aft-sides. The ship's aft is protected by single large laser and pair of [[machine gun]]s for point defense purposes.<ref name=HBMPS/> |
| − | The ship is protected by 13 tons of standard armor. It also has two [['Mech]] bays to allow | + | The ship is protected by 13 tons of standard armor. It also has two [['Mech]] bays to allow [[BattleMech]]s with [[jump jet]]s to be used to help handle equipment for refueling or to provide cargo and security service on the ground.<ref name=HBMPS/> |
==Cargo<ref name=HBMPS/>== | ==Cargo<ref name=HBMPS/>== | ||
| − | *Bay 1 - [[Small Craft]] (2) - 2 Doors | + | * Bay 1 - [[Small Craft]] (2) - 2 Doors |
| − | *Bay 2 - Liquid Cargo - 7,143 tons; 6,500-ton capacity - 0 Doors | + | * Bay 2 - Liquid Cargo - 7,143 tons; 6,500-ton capacity - 0 Doors |
| − | *Bay 3 - Liquid Cargo - 7,143 tons; 6,500-ton capacity - 0 Doors | + | * Bay 3 - Liquid Cargo - 7,143 tons; 6,500-ton capacity - 0 Doors |
| − | *Bay 4 - Liquid Cargo - 7,143 tons; 6,500-ton capacity - 0 Doors | + | * Bay 4 - Liquid Cargo - 7,143 tons; 6,500-ton capacity - 0 Doors |
| − | *Bay 5 - Liquid Cargo - 7,143 tons; 6,500-ton capacity - 0 Doors | + | * Bay 5 - Liquid Cargo - 7,143 tons; 6,500-ton capacity - 0 Doors |
| − | *Bay 6 - BattleMech (2) - 1 Door | + | * Bay 6 - BattleMech (2) - 1 Door |
| − | *Bay 7 - [[Cargo Bay|Cargo]] (2,850 tons) - 2 Doors | + | * Bay 7 - [[Cargo Bay|Cargo]] (2,850 tons) - 2 Doors |
| − | *20 passengers can be carried steerage-class | + | * 20 passengers can be carried steerage-class |
==Named Vessels== | ==Named Vessels== | ||
| − | :''see: [[:Category:Individual Aqueduct-class DropShips]]'' | + | : ''see: [[:Category:Individual Aqueduct-class DropShips]]'' |
==Similar Vessels== | ==Similar Vessels== | ||
| − | *''[[Mammoth]]'' | + | * ''[[Mammoth]]'' |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | * The ''Aqueduct''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s | + | * The ''Aqueduct''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s record sheet can be found in ''Handbook: Major Periphery States''.<ref name=HBMPS/> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Handbook: Major Periphery States]]'' | + | * ''[[Handbook: Major Periphery States]]'' |
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[[Category:DropShip classes]] | [[Category:DropShip classes]] | ||
Revision as of 09:39, 16 June 2022
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| Aqueduct-class Liquid Carrier | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Krester's Ship Construction |
| Production Year | 2638[1] |
| Use | Cargo Carrier Liquid Transport Refueling Vessel Water Carrier |
| Type | Spheroid Civilian |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 45,000 tons |
| Structural Integrity | 30 |
| Length | 112 meters |
| Width | 112 meters |
| Height | 99 meters |
| Drive System | Fusion Engine |
| Safe Thrust | 1.5 g |
| Max Thrust | 2.5 g |
| Fuel (tons) | 600 |
| Fuel (days) | 7.71 |
| Armament | 2 x Large Laser 2 x Medium Laser 2 x Machine Guns |
| Armor | Standard Armor |
| Crew | 6 officers 30 enlisted/non-rated 14 bay personnel |
| Passengers | 20 steerage |
| Heat Sinks | 118 |
| BV (2.0) | 919[2] |
Contents
Description
The Aqueduct liquid cargo carrier DropShip was originally designed by Krester's Ship Construction to compete for a lucrative Star League fleet refueling contract. When it lost out to an alternative concept, Krester's decided to put the design into service in the civilian market.[2]
When it entered production in 2638, the Aqueduct was the largest DropShip class ever built, dwarfing any other tanker vessel. It became an ubiquitous convoy refueling vessel for civilian merchant marine purposes and a popular liquid cargo transporter in the Periphery.[2]
The usual crew complement is six officers, 30 enlisted/non-rated, two gunners and 14 bay personnel.
The ship is noted for its simplicity and sturdy design, which allowed it to survive the loss of technology during the Succession War era.[2]
The later twenty-ninth century-era Mammoth-class cargo DropShip was prototyped by Krester's as early as 2650 (but not finalized until 2808). It bears a strong outward resemblance to the Aqueduct, the main difference being that the Aqueduct has five engine pods compared to the four on the Mammoth,[2] which suggests it may have been a derivative design.
Armaments and Capabilities
The Aqueduct is lightly armed, with minimal capacities to defend itself. Mounted in its nose section is a single large laser, with single medium laser found in each of its aft-sides. The ship's aft is protected by single large laser and pair of machine guns for point defense purposes.[2]
The ship is protected by 13 tons of standard armor. It also has two 'Mech bays to allow BattleMechs with jump jets to be used to help handle equipment for refueling or to provide cargo and security service on the ground.[2]
Cargo[2]
- Bay 1 - Small Craft (2) - 2 Doors
- Bay 2 - Liquid Cargo - 7,143 tons; 6,500-ton capacity - 0 Doors
- Bay 3 - Liquid Cargo - 7,143 tons; 6,500-ton capacity - 0 Doors
- Bay 4 - Liquid Cargo - 7,143 tons; 6,500-ton capacity - 0 Doors
- Bay 5 - Liquid Cargo - 7,143 tons; 6,500-ton capacity - 0 Doors
- Bay 6 - BattleMech (2) - 1 Door
- Bay 7 - Cargo (2,850 tons) - 2 Doors
- 20 passengers can be carried steerage-class
Named Vessels
Similar Vessels
Notes
- The Aqueduct's record sheet can be found in Handbook: Major Periphery States.[2]