Avalon

Avalon
Production information
Manufacturer	McKenna Shipyards, Universal Air
Introduced	3061
Use	Cruiser
Tech Base	Inner Sphere
Cost	20,291,042,000 C-Bills
Technical specifications
Mass	770,000 tons
Length	812 m
Sail Diameter	1,375 m
Fuel	10,000 tons
Burn Rate
Safe Thrust
Top Thrust	3 g
Sail Integrity	4
KF Drive Integrity	16
LF Battery	Yes
Armament	6 x NL45s 2 x NL55s 6 x NAC/20 3 x NAC/40 8 x Medium N-Gauss Cannons 14 x AR-10 Launchers 4 x LB 10-X ACs 12 x Large Lasers 16 x Medium Pulse Lasers 26 x LRM 15s with Artemis IV FCS 3 x Screen Launcher 21 x AMS
Armor	1,801 tons of Lamellor Ferro-Carbide
DropShip Capacity	6
Crew	363
Grav Decks	2 (145m)
Escape Pods/Life Boats	35/15
Heat Sinks	937 (Double)
Structural Integrity	120
BV (1.0)	174,829
BV (2.0)	???

Description

Although initial designs were laid out in the early 3050s, production on the Avalon class WarShip did not begin until much later due to the financial cost of recovering from the Clan Invasion. In the meantime the shipyards at Galax, Kathil, and New Syrtis were heavily upgraded in anticipation, resulting in some of the most modern shipyards in the Inner Sphere. Ultimately the honor of building the Avalon went to Kathil Shipworks and Universal Air operating jointly above Kathil in the massive McKenna Shipyards.

Weighing in at 770,000 tons, the Avalon is intended as a missile cruiser with fourteen AR-10 missile tubes, although it also carries enough direct fire weaponry to keep opponents from getting too close. The ship is quite heavily armored, carrying over 1,700 tons of Lamellor Ferro-Carbide armor, better protection then even the vaunted McKenna. Massive Goliath LV9 engines can propel the Avalon at speeds uncommon for a cruiser, giving the ship unparalleled maneuverability and the edge against ships of similar size.

The Avalon is also designed with fleet tactics and deployments in mind and carries a staggering amount of fuel and cargo to support its attending fleet. Six dropships, twelve aerospace fighters, and a number of conventional weapons protect the Avalon from enemy fighter squadrons and dropships and add to the vessel's already heavy firepower.

Armament

The Avalon's fourteen AR-10 missile tubes are capable of launching any capital missile available, though the ship typically carries Killer Whale and Barracuda missiles. Because of their concentrated punch and extended range these missiles can spell disaster for those on the receiving end, the shaped charge penetrating even the heaviest of armor. Screen Launchers on the bow and broadsides help prevent this tactic from being used against the Avalon as well. For support, the Avalon carries a variety of medium grade naval weaponry including NL45 and 55s, NAC/30 and 40s, and several Medium Naval Gauss cannons. Together, these weapons make the Avalon a dangerous foe.

Cargo

6,385.5 tons

• Bay 1: 6 Fighters
• Bay 2: 6 Fighters
• Bay 3: Cargo

Named Vessels

Federated Suns

• FSS Lucien Davion (Served as flagship of Yvonne Steiner-Davion and Tancred Sandoval from 3068-3076; Put in orbit of New Avalon as permanent naval garrison by order of the Princess-Regent since 3076)

• FSS Melissa Davion (Captured by Word of Blake in 3069, now WoBS Beneficence)

• FSS Simon Davion (Destroyed over Kathil during the early Jihad)

• FSS Andrew Davion (MIA)

• FSS Hanse Davion (Destroyed)

• FSS Robert Davion (Destroyed)

• FSS Alexander Davion (Destroyed)

Bibliography

• Handbook: House Davion
• Technical Readout: 3067
• Field Manual: Update
• Jihad Hot Spots: 3070