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| Introduced = [[2691]] | | Introduced = [[2691]] | ||
| production year=2691| year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3828/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | | production year=2691| year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3828/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| − | | Mass = | + | | Mass = 810,000 tons |
| Length = 772 m | | Length = 772 m | ||
| Sail Diameter = 1,433 m | | Sail Diameter = 1,433 m | ||
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* 6x [[Barracuda]] | * 6x [[Barracuda]] | ||
* 32x [[NAC/20]] | * 32x [[NAC/20]] | ||
| − | | Armor = | + | | Armor = 1,157 tons of [[ Ferro-Carbide]] |
| DropShip Capacity = 4 | | DropShip Capacity = 4 | ||
| − | | Crew = | + | | Crew = |
| + | 358<ref name="TRO:3057Rp148">''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', pp. 148–149: "Black Lion (Battlecruiser)"</ref> | ||
| + | * 48 Officers | ||
| + | * 160 Enlisted | ||
| + | * 64 Gunners | ||
| + | * 86 Bay Personnel<br/> | ||
| + | Crew Types<ref name="BSr63">''BattleSpace'' rulebook, p. 63</ref> | ||
| + | * 120 Pilots/Engineers | ||
| + | * 49 Junior Officers/Other Crew (Non-Engineers) | ||
| + | * 39 Secondary Engineers | ||
| Grav Decks = 2 - 65 and 85 meter diameter | | Grav Decks = 2 - 65 and 85 meter diameter | ||
| Escape Pods/Lifeboats = 20 | | Escape Pods/Lifeboats = 20 | ||
| − | | Heat Sinks = 1837 | + | | Heat Sinks = 1837 (double) |
| Structural Integrity = 75 | | Structural Integrity = 75 | ||
| BV (1.0) = 247,597<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 301</ref> | | BV (1.0) = 247,597<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 301</ref> | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = 213,343<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 17, "Black Lion" WarShip record sheet</ref> | + | | BV (2.0) = 213,343<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 17, "Black Lion" WarShip record sheet</ref><br/> |
| + | 227,332<ref>https://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3828/black-lion-battlecruiser-2691</ref> | ||
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The '''''Black Lion'''''-class battlecruiser, named for former [[Director-General]] [[James McKenna|James McKenna's]] famous [[Black_Lion_(Individual_Black_Lion_I-class_WarShip)|Black Lion I]], was developed after it became apparent that the infamous ''[[Cameron (WarShip class)|Cameron]]'' class ships were not living up to their design specifications. Based on the antiquated original battlecruiser and bypassing the usual procedure of accepting design proposals, the [[Star League Defense Force]] awarded a contract in [[2689]] to [[Boeing Interstellar]]. This larger version, which sported heavier armor and weaponry as well as the ability to transport supporting DropShips, was a modified version of the design Boeing had submitted during the contract competition that led to the creation of the ''Cameron''. Despite the unusual nature of its genesis, the ''Black Lion'' exceeded all expectations, eventually eclipsing that of its [[Black_Lion_I|predecessor]] and Boeing would build two per year for the next 31 years. | The '''''Black Lion'''''-class battlecruiser, named for former [[Director-General]] [[James McKenna|James McKenna's]] famous [[Black_Lion_(Individual_Black_Lion_I-class_WarShip)|Black Lion I]], was developed after it became apparent that the infamous ''[[Cameron (WarShip class)|Cameron]]'' class ships were not living up to their design specifications. Based on the antiquated original battlecruiser and bypassing the usual procedure of accepting design proposals, the [[Star League Defense Force]] awarded a contract in [[2689]] to [[Boeing Interstellar]]. This larger version, which sported heavier armor and weaponry as well as the ability to transport supporting DropShips, was a modified version of the design Boeing had submitted during the contract competition that led to the creation of the ''Cameron''. Despite the unusual nature of its genesis, the ''Black Lion'' exceeded all expectations, eventually eclipsing that of its [[Black_Lion_I|predecessor]] and Boeing would build two per year for the next 31 years. | ||
| − | The ''Black Lion's'' three [[Carston Pegasus]] interplanetary engines generate almost twice as much thrust as those used on the ''Cameron'' Class. With less weight than the ''Cameron'', the ''Black Lion'' became one of the quickest [[WarShip]]s of its size, but the size and complexity of the engines | + | The ''Black Lion's'' three [[Carston Pegasus]] interplanetary engines generate almost twice as much thrust as those used on the ''Cameron'' Class. With less weight than the ''Cameron'', the ''Black Lion'' became one of the quickest [[WarShip]]s of its size, but the size and complexity of the engines caused an increase in engine breakdowns due to maintenance difficulties.<ref name="TRO:3057Rp148"/> The ''Black Lion'''s second important improvement over the ''Cameron'' is increased armor protection. The ship's flight deck can carry 18 heavy [[aerospace fighter]]s, and its four [[Docking collar|docking rings]] can handle the largest [[DropShip]]s. |
| − | The ''Black Lion''s lived up to most of the admirals' expectations, leading | + | The ''Black Lion''s lived up to most of the admirals' expectations, often forming the core of battle groups, leading fleets into action, and easily dominating battles in the [[Periphery]]. They also served as convoy escorts in independent operations.<ref name="BSs56">''BattleSpace'' sourcebook, p. 56</ref> However, like many [[Star League era]] WarShips, ''Black Lion''s cannot cope with swarms of enemy fighters and this proved their undoing during the [[Great House]]s' so-called [[Hidden Wars]] and against the SDS drones surrounding [[Terra]]. |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | Less than a dozen ''Black Lion''s survived [[Operation LIBERATION]] to accompany the [[Operation EXODUS|Exodus Fleet]], but each has become prized by the [[Clans]] as [[Galaxy]] flagships. The Clans began modifications in [[2843]]<ref>http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3829/black-lion-battlecruiser-clan</ref> and made | + | Less than a dozen ''Black Lion''s survived [[Operation LIBERATION]] to accompany the [[Operation EXODUS|Exodus Fleet]],<ref name="TRO:3057Rp148"/><ref name="BSs56"/> but each has become prized by the [[Clans]] as [[Galaxy]] flagships. The Clans began modifications in [[2843]]<ref>http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3829/black-lion-battlecruiser-clan</ref> (at the cost of a small amount of cargo space) and made several changes to these vessels, such as installing [[HarJel]] Hull Sealant technology and [[Lithium-Fusion Battery]] systems along with often increasing the fighter complement to a full [[Binary]] of 20 (and the corresponding small increase in bay personnel bunks). In addition, the vessel lost the raw weight of armor in the upgrade to [[Lamellor Ferro-Carbide Armor]] but effectively maintained the same level of protection.<ref name="TRO:3057Rp148"/> |
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Revision as of 15:35, 16 December 2023
- This article is about the second WarShip design to be named Black Lion and most commonly associated with the name Black Lion. For the first WarShip design named Black Lion (Block I), see Black Lion I.
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| Black Lion | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Boeing Interstellar |
| Introduced | 2691 |
| Production Year | 2691[1] |
| Use | Battlecruiser |
| Tech Base | Star League |
| Cost | 5,881,527,001 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 810,000 tons |
| Length | 772 m |
| Sail Diameter | 1,433 m |
| Fuel | 1,000 tons |
| Burn Rate | |
| Safe Thrust | 1.5 g |
| Top Thrust | 2.5 g |
| Sail Integrity | 4 |
| KF Drive Integrity | 17 |
| LF Battery | No |
| Armament |
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| Armor | 1,157 tons of Ferro-Carbide |
| DropShip Capacity | 4 |
| Crew | 358[2]
Crew Types[3]
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| Grav Decks | 2 - 65 and 85 meter diameter |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | |
| Heat Sinks | 1837 (double) |
| Structural Integrity | 75 |
| BV (1.0) | 247,597[4] |
| BV (2.0) | 213,343[5] 227,332[6] |
Contents
Description
The Black Lion-class battlecruiser, named for former Director-General James McKenna's famous Black Lion I, was developed after it became apparent that the infamous Cameron class ships were not living up to their design specifications. Based on the antiquated original battlecruiser and bypassing the usual procedure of accepting design proposals, the Star League Defense Force awarded a contract in 2689 to Boeing Interstellar. This larger version, which sported heavier armor and weaponry as well as the ability to transport supporting DropShips, was a modified version of the design Boeing had submitted during the contract competition that led to the creation of the Cameron. Despite the unusual nature of its genesis, the Black Lion exceeded all expectations, eventually eclipsing that of its predecessor and Boeing would build two per year for the next 31 years.
The Black Lion's three Carston Pegasus interplanetary engines generate almost twice as much thrust as those used on the Cameron Class. With less weight than the Cameron, the Black Lion became one of the quickest WarShips of its size, but the size and complexity of the engines caused an increase in engine breakdowns due to maintenance difficulties.[2] The Black Lion's second important improvement over the Cameron is increased armor protection. The ship's flight deck can carry 18 heavy aerospace fighters, and its four docking rings can handle the largest DropShips.
The Black Lions lived up to most of the admirals' expectations, often forming the core of battle groups, leading fleets into action, and easily dominating battles in the Periphery. They also served as convoy escorts in independent operations.[7] However, like many Star League era WarShips, Black Lions cannot cope with swarms of enemy fighters and this proved their undoing during the Great Houses' so-called Hidden Wars and against the SDS drones surrounding Terra.
Armament
The most controversial aspect of the Black Lion is its choice of weapons: the vessel does not have a single energy weapon. The Black Lion mounts exclusively cannons and missiles as its primary weapons, four turrets carrying Scarsbrough 30 Series autocannons and two turrets capable of firing White Shark missiles. The battlecruiser also carries four turrets of smaller autocannon and six tubes firing Barracuda missiles. The designers used only non–energy weapons so the ship could mount a smaller and lighter power system. The main drawback to this choice of weapons is that the ship must devote interior space to carrying ammunition and the need of regular ammo shipments to avoid the risk of ammo exhaustion in prolonged engagements.
Cargo
The Black Lion 63,700 tons of cargo split between an launch bays for 10 Small Craft and 18 aerospace fighters.
Variants
Less than a dozen Black Lions survived Operation LIBERATION to accompany the Exodus Fleet,[2][7] but each has become prized by the Clans as Galaxy flagships. The Clans began modifications in 2843[8] (at the cost of a small amount of cargo space) and made several changes to these vessels, such as installing HarJel Hull Sealant technology and Lithium-Fusion Battery systems along with often increasing the fighter complement to a full Binary of 20 (and the corresponding small increase in bay personnel bunks). In addition, the vessel lost the raw weight of armor in the upgrade to Lamellor Ferro-Carbide Armor but effectively maintained the same level of protection.[2]
Named Vessels
Notes
- In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Schwarzer Löwe.
Gallery
Original Black Lion from TRO:2750
Clan refit Black Lion from TRO:3057
Destruction of SLS Tripitz from ComStar
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References
- ↑ MUL online date for the Black Lion
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Technical Readout: 3057 Revised, pp. 148–149: "Black Lion (Battlecruiser)"
- ↑ BattleSpace rulebook, p. 63
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 301
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Luthien, p. 17, "Black Lion" WarShip record sheet
- ↑ https://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3828/black-lion-battlecruiser-2691
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 BattleSpace sourcebook, p. 56
- ↑ http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3829/black-lion-battlecruiser-clan
Bibliography
- AeroTech 2 Record Sheets
- ComStar
- Field Manual: Crusader Clans
- Field Manual: Free Worlds League
- Field Manual: Updates
- Hide and Seek (BattleCorps Scenario)
- Jihad: Final Reckoning
- Jihad Hot Spots: 3072
- Jihad Hot Spots: 3076
- Jihad Hot Spots: Terra
- Jihad Turning Points: Luthien
- Technical Readout: 2750
- Technical Readout: 3057
- Technical Readout: 3057 Revised