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| + | {{otheruses|the second WarShip design to be named ''Black Lion'' and most commonly associated with the name ''Black Lion''|the first WarShip design named ''Black Lion (Block I)''|Black Lion I}} | ||
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{{InfoBoxWarShip | {{InfoBoxWarShip | ||
| image = [[Image:Black Lion_TRO2750.jpg|191px]] | | image = [[Image:Black Lion_TRO2750.jpg|191px]] | ||
| name = ''Black Lion'' | | name = ''Black Lion'' | ||
| − | | manufacturer = [[Boeing Interstellar]] | + | | manufacturer = [[Boeing Interstellar]]<ref name="TRO2750">''Technical Readout: 2750'', pp. 136-137, "Black Lion"</ref> |
| Use = Battlecruiser | | Use = Battlecruiser | ||
| Tech Base = [[Star League]] | | Tech Base = [[Star League]] | ||
| − | | Cost = | + | | Cost = 7,031,760,986 C-bills{{cn}} |
| 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<ref name="TRO2750"/> |
| Length = 772 m | | Length = 772 m | ||
| Sail Diameter = 1,433 m | | Sail Diameter = 1,433 m | ||
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| Tons/Burn-day = 39.52 | | Tons/Burn-day = 39.52 | ||
| LF Battery = No | | LF Battery = No | ||
| − | | Armament = | + | | Armament = <span></span> |
| − | | Armor = | + | * 18x [[NAC/30]] |
| + | * 8x [[White Shark]] | ||
| + | * 6x [[Barracuda]] | ||
| + | * 32x [[NAC/20]] | ||
| + | | Armor = 1,157 tons [[Grumman 900]] [[Ferro-Carbide]] | ||
| DropShip Capacity = 4 | | DropShip Capacity = 4 | ||
| − | | Crew = | + | | Crew = 272<ref name="JTP:L17">''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 17, "Black Lion" WarShip record sheet</ref><ref name="TRO:3057Rp148">''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', pp. 148–149: "Black Lion (Battlecruiser)"</ref> |
| − | | Grav Decks = 2 | + | * 48 Officers |
| − | | Escape Pods/ | + | * 160 Enlisted |
| − | | Heat Sinks = 1837 [[Double Heat Sink]] | + | * 64 Gunners |
| + | ---- | ||
| + | (Crew Types)<ref name="BSr63">''BattleSpace'' rulebook, p. 63</ref><br/> | ||
| + | *120 Pilots / Engineers<br /> | ||
| + | *49 Junior Officers / Other Crew (Non-Engineers)<br /> | ||
| + | *39 Secondary Engineers | ||
| + | ---- | ||
| + | Bay Personnel: 86 | ||
| + | | Grav Decks = 2 (1 x 65, 1 x 85 meters diameter) | ||
| + | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 20/0 | ||
| + | | Heat Sinks = 1837 [[Double Heat Sink|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 name="TRO:3057Rp148"/><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 name="JTP:L17">''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> | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Black Lion'''''-class battlecruiser, named for former [[Director-General]] [[James McKenna]] | + | 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 Block I battlecruiser and bypassing the usual procedure of accepting design proposals, the [[Star League Defense Force]] [[Quartermaster Command]] awarded a contract in [[2689]] to [[Boeing Interstellar]] on the advice of the [[WarShip Sub-Command]] Admirals. 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.<ref name="TRO2750"/> |
| − | 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 [[ | + | The ''Black Lion's'' three [[Carston Pegasus]] [[Interplanetary Drive System|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.<ref name="TRO:3057Rp148"/> The ''Black Lion's'' second important improvement over the ''Cameron'' is increased armor protection: 1,157 tons of [[Gruman 900]] ferro-carbide armor. The ship's flight deck can carry 18 heavy [[aerospace fighters]], and its four [[Docking collar|docking rings]] can handle the largest [[DropShips]].<ref name="TRO2750"/><ref name="JTP:L17"/> |
| − | The ''Black Lion'' | + | The ''Black Lion'' class 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== | ||
| − | 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 | + | 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]] naval autocannons and two turrets capable of firing [[White Shark]] missiles. The battlecruiser also carries four turrets of smaller [[Imperator-20]] autocannons 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 for regular ammo shipments to avoid the risk of ammo exhaustion in prolonged engagements. |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | + | * Bay 1: 18 [[aerospace fighters]], 4 doors | |
| + | * Bay 2: 10 [[Small Craft]], 2 doors | ||
| + | * Bay 3: 70,426 tons cargo, 1 door | ||
==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 | + | * '''Clan Upgrade''' - 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> and made several changes to these vessels: installing [[HarJel]] Hull Sealant technology, [[Lithium-Fusion Battery]] systems, and increasing the fighter complement to a full [[Binary]] of 20. These changes and a small increase in bay personnel bunks lowered the cargo ability to 68,540 tons. In addition, the vessel lost a quarter of its raw weight of armor in the upgrade to [[Lamellor Ferro-Carbide]] armor but effectively maintained the same level of protection.<ref name="TRO:3057Rp148"/> |
==Named Vessels== | ==Named Vessels== | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:41, 22 April 2024
- 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[1] |
| Introduced | 2691 |
| Production Year | 2691[2] |
| Use | Battlecruiser |
| Tech Base | Star League |
| Cost | 7,031,760,986 C-bills[citation needed] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 810,000 tons[1] |
| 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 Grumman 900 Ferro-Carbide |
| DropShip Capacity | 4 |
| Crew | 272[3][4]
(Crew Types)[5]
Bay Personnel: 86 |
| Grav Decks | 2 (1 x 65, 1 x 85 meters diameter) |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 20/0 |
| Heat Sinks | 1837 double |
| Structural Integrity | 75 |
| BV (1.0) | 247,597[4][6] |
| BV (2.0) | 213,343[3] 227,332[7] |
Contents
Description[edit]
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 Block I battlecruiser and bypassing the usual procedure of accepting design proposals, the Star League Defense Force Quartermaster Command awarded a contract in 2689 to Boeing Interstellar on the advice of the WarShip Sub-Command Admirals. 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.[1]
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.[4] The Black Lion's second important improvement over the Cameron is increased armor protection: 1,157 tons of Gruman 900 ferro-carbide armor. The ship's flight deck can carry 18 heavy aerospace fighters, and its four docking rings can handle the largest DropShips.[1][3]
The Black Lion class 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.[8] 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[edit]
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 naval autocannons and two turrets capable of firing White Shark missiles. The battlecruiser also carries four turrets of smaller Imperator-20 autocannons 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 for regular ammo shipments to avoid the risk of ammo exhaustion in prolonged engagements.
Cargo[edit]
- Bay 1: 18 aerospace fighters, 4 doors
- Bay 2: 10 Small Craft, 2 doors
- Bay 3: 70,426 tons cargo, 1 door
Variants[edit]
- Clan Upgrade - Less than a dozen Black Lions survived Operation LIBERATION to accompany the Exodus Fleet,[4][8] but each has become prized by the Clans as Galaxy flagships. The Clans began modifications in 2843[9] and made several changes to these vessels: installing HarJel Hull Sealant technology, Lithium-Fusion Battery systems, and increasing the fighter complement to a full Binary of 20. These changes and a small increase in bay personnel bunks lowered the cargo ability to 68,540 tons. In addition, the vessel lost a quarter of its raw weight of armor in the upgrade to Lamellor Ferro-Carbide armor but effectively maintained the same level of protection.[4]
Named Vessels[edit]
Notes[edit]
- In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Schwarzer Löwe.
Gallery[edit]
Original Black Lion from TRO:2750
Clan refit Black Lion from TRO:3057
Destruction of SLS Tripitz from ComStar
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References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Technical Readout: 2750, pp. 136-137, "Black Lion"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Black Lion
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Jihad Turning Points: Luthien, p. 17, "Black Lion" WarShip record sheet
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Technical Readout: 3057 Revised, pp. 148–149: "Black Lion (Battlecruiser)"
- ↑ BattleSpace rulebook, p. 63
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 301
- ↑ https://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3828/black-lion-battlecruiser-2691
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 BattleSpace sourcebook, p. 56
- ↑ http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3829/black-lion-battlecruiser-clan
Bibliography[edit]
- 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