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| image = [[File:Aquila.jpeg|191px]]
 
| image = [[File:Aquila.jpeg|191px]]
| name = Aquila
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| name = ''Aquila''
 
| manufacturer = [[Nimakachi Fusion Products Ltd]]
 
| manufacturer = [[Nimakachi Fusion Products Ltd]]
 
|production year=3104
 
|production year=3104
 
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6145/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6145/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
| model = AQA-1M  
 
| model = AQA-1M  
| Class = Medium
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| Class = Medium aerospace fighter
 
| Tech Base = Inner Sphere
 
| Tech Base = Inner Sphere
 
| Cost =  
 
| Cost =  
 
| mass = 55 Tons
 
| mass = 55 Tons
 
| structural integrity = 7
 
| structural integrity = 7
| frame = Nimakachi Model IC
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| frame = [[Nimakachi Model IC]]
| power plant = [[Hermes 275 XL]]
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| power plant = [[Hermes_(Engines)|Hermes 275]] [[XL engine]]
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| armor = [[ArcShield IX AO Ferro-Aluminum]]
 
| Fuel = 320
 
| Fuel = 320
| armament = 2x [[Light Gauss Rifles]] <br/> 2x [[ER Medium Lasers]]
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| armament =  
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* 2x [[Light Gauss rifle]]s
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* 2x [[ER medium laser]]s
 
| communications system = [[Lassitor-5A]]
 
| communications system = [[Lassitor-5A]]
 
| tracking & targeting system = [[Garret S6g]]
 
| tracking & targeting system = [[Garret S6g]]
| heat sinks = 10 ([[Double Heat Sinks]]
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| heat sinks = 10 [[double heat sink]]s
 
| BV (1.0) =  
 
| BV (1.0) =  
| BV (2.0) = 1,489<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', pp. 45, 93 Aquila - BV2.</ref><ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6518 MUL Profile of the AQA-1 Aquila AeroSpace Fighter (Includes intro year & BV2.]</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 262</ref>
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| BV (2.0) = 1,489<ref name=TRO:3145FWLp45-93>''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', pp. 45, 93: "Aquila"</ref><ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6518 MUL Profile of the AQA-1 Aquila AeroSpace Fighter (Includes intro year & BV2.]</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 262</ref>
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
Designed in first years of the [[thirty-second century]], the '''''Aquila''''' Aerospace Fighter was a joint-project between [[Oriente Protectorate]] and [[Rim Commonality]]. The project that lead to the building the Aquila had the goal of developing a fast, long range Aerospace Fighter which could hit with high accuracy.   
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Designed in the first years of the [[thirty-second century]], the '''''Aquila''''' [[aerospace fighter]] was a joint-project between the [[Oriente Protectorate]] and the [[Rim Commonality]]. The project that led to the building the ''Aquila'' had the goal of developing a fast, long range aerospace fighter which could hit with high accuracy.   
  
Taking advantage of its long-range guns, the Aquila is used in the role of a sniper, conducting attacks against targets which are unescorted such as [[Small Craft]] and [[DropShips]]. After being produced in [[3104]], the fighter would first see action in [[3105]], during the [[Victoria War]] against [[Capellan Confederation]].  The fighter made a name for itself as part of the Protectorate's defense forces protecting [[Shuen Wan]]. Then unknown to the Confederation forces, the fighters were able to engage the invaders at long range.  While only fight of it responding squadron survived the encounter, helping to convince the enemy forces withdraw from Shuen Wan.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', pp. 44-45 Aquila - Background.</ref>
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Taking advantage of its long-range guns, the ''Aquila'' is used in the role of a sniper to conduct attacks against targets which are unescorted, such as [[small craft]] and [[DropShip]]s. After being produced in [[3104]], the fighter would first see action in [[3105]], during the [[Victoria War]] against the [[Capellan Confederation]] where it made a name for itself as part of the Protectorate's defense forces protecting [[Shuen Wan]]. Then unknown to the Confederation forces, the fighters were able to engage the invaders at long range.  While only one fighter of the responding squadron survived the encounter, it helped to convince the enemy forces to withdraw from Shuen Wan.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', pp. 44–45: "Aquila"</ref>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
The Aquila's true qualities come from the fighter's speed and long-range firepower. The Aquila's frame is armored with 11 tons of [[Ferro-Aluminum|ArcShield IX AO Ferro-Aluminum]], giving the fighter responsible armor protection from incoming fighters. While the Aquila's true defense is its speed, which is able to move upwards to 11 gees of thrust thanks due to its Hermes 275-Rated Extra-Light Fusion Engine.  
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The ''Aquila''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s best qualities are its speed and long-range firepower. Armored with 11 tons of [[ArcShield IX AO]] [[ferro-aluminum]], the ''Aquila'' has reasonable armor protection from incoming fighters. However, its true defense is its speed, as it is able to move with thrust of 6.5 Gs of acceleration due to its [[Hermes_(Engines)|Hermes 275]]-rated [[extralight fusion engine]].  
  
Its signature weapons makes the fighter stand part from others is its twin nose mounted Oriente MagCoil Model E Light Gauss Rifles been allotted three tons of ammunition. Backing up the Light Gausses is a pair of Diverse Optics Extended-Range Extended Range Medium Lasers, with one mounted each of the Aquila's wings.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', pp. 45, 93 Aquila - Stats.</ref>
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The signature weapons that make the fighter stand apart from the others are its twin nose-mounted [[Oriente MagCoil Model E]] [[light Gauss rifle]]s which have been allotted three tons of ammunition. Backing up the light Gauss rifles are a pair of [[Extended_Range_Medium_Laser#Diverse_Optics|Diverse Optics]] [[ER medium laser]]s; with one mounted on each of the wings.<ref name=TRO:3145FWLp45-93/>
  
==Notes==
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==Design Quirks==
The Aquila AeroSpace Fighter has the following [[Design Quirk]]:
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The ''Aquila'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:
*[[Accurate Weapon|Accurate Weapons (Light Gauss Rifles)]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', p. 45 Aquila - Design Quirk.</ref>
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* [[Accurate Weapon|Accurate Weapons (Light Gauss Rifles)]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', p. 45: Aquila - Design Quirk</ref>
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==Gallery==
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<gallery>
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Image:Aquilla_ASF02.jpg|A lone ''Aquila''
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</gallery>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==

Latest revision as of 13:11, 24 February 2024

This article is about the aerospace fighter. For other uses, see Aquila.
Aquila.jpeg
Aquila
Production information
Manufacturer Nimakachi Fusion Products Ltd
Production Year 3104[1]
Model AQA-1M
Class Medium aerospace fighter
Tech Base Inner Sphere
Technical specifications
Mass 55 Tons
Structural Integrity 7
Frame Nimakachi Model IC
Power Plant Hermes 275 XL engine
Armor ArcShield IX AO Ferro-Aluminum
Fuel 320
Armament
Communications System Lassitor-5A
Tracking & Targeting System Garret S6g
Heat Sinks 10 double heat sinks
BV (2.0) 1,489[2][3][4]

Description[edit]

Designed in the first years of the thirty-second century, the Aquila aerospace fighter was a joint-project between the Oriente Protectorate and the Rim Commonality. The project that led to the building the Aquila had the goal of developing a fast, long range aerospace fighter which could hit with high accuracy.

Taking advantage of its long-range guns, the Aquila is used in the role of a sniper to conduct attacks against targets which are unescorted, such as small craft and DropShips. After being produced in 3104, the fighter would first see action in 3105, during the Victoria War against the Capellan Confederation where it made a name for itself as part of the Protectorate's defense forces protecting Shuen Wan. Then unknown to the Confederation forces, the fighters were able to engage the invaders at long range. While only one fighter of the responding squadron survived the encounter, it helped to convince the enemy forces to withdraw from Shuen Wan.[5]

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

The Aquila's best qualities are its speed and long-range firepower. Armored with 11 tons of ArcShield IX AO ferro-aluminum, the Aquila has reasonable armor protection from incoming fighters. However, its true defense is its speed, as it is able to move with thrust of 6.5 Gs of acceleration due to its Hermes 275-rated extralight fusion engine.

The signature weapons that make the fighter stand apart from the others are its twin nose-mounted Oriente MagCoil Model E light Gauss rifles which have been allotted three tons of ammunition. Backing up the light Gauss rifles are a pair of Diverse Optics ER medium lasers; with one mounted on each of the wings.[2]

Design Quirks[edit]

The Aquila has the following Design Quirk:

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. MUL online date for the Aquila (Aerospace Fighter class)
  2. 2.0 2.1 Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League, pp. 45, 93: "Aquila"
  3. MUL Profile of the AQA-1 Aquila AeroSpace Fighter (Includes intro year & BV2.
  4. Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 262
  5. Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League, pp. 44–45: "Aquila"
  6. Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League, p. 45: Aquila - Design Quirk

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