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Line 2: {{InfoBoxDropShip {{InfoBoxDropShip | image = Broadsword TRO3057r.png | image = Broadsword TRO3057r.png − | name = ''Broadsword'' + | name = Broadsword − | manufacturer = [[Marshall Orbital Yards]]<ref name=TRO3057r>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', p. 70</ref> + | manufacturer = [[Marshall Orbital Yards]] − | production year = 2979 + | production year=2979 − | year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3863/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> + | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3863/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | Use = 'Mech Carrier | Use = 'Mech Carrier | Type = Military Aerodyne | Type = Military Aerodyne | Tech Base = Clan | Tech Base = Clan − | Mass = 1,900 + | Mass = 1,850 | Structural Integrity = 9 | Structural Integrity = 9 | Length = 80 | Length = 80 | Width = 43 | Width = 43 | Height = 23 | Height = 23 − | Drive System = [[Peterson 211]] + | Drive System = Peterson 211 | Safe Thrust = 2.5 g | Safe Thrust = 2.5 g | Maximum Thrust = 4 g | Maximum Thrust = 4 g | Fuel (tons) = 130 tons | Fuel (tons) = 130 tons | Fuel (days) = 70.7 days | Fuel (days) = 70.7 days − | Armament = <span></span> + | Armament = 2x [[ER Large Laser]]s <br> 2x [[ER PPC]]s <br> 8x [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s <br> 2x [[Small Pulse Laser]]s <br> 1x [[Anti-Missile System]] <br> 5x [[LRM-20]]s with [[Artemis IV FCS]] <br> 2x [[Streak SRM-6]]s − * 2x [[ER large laser]]+ | Armor = 30 tons Standard <br> '''Fore:''' 19 <br> '''Sides:''' 16 <br> '''Aft:''' 12 − * 2x [[ER PPC]]+ | Crew = 6 − * 8x [[medium pulse laser]] − * 2x [[small pulse laser]] − * 1x [[anti-missile system]] − * 5x [[LRM-20]] with [[Artemis IV FCS]] − * 2x [[Streak SRM-6]] − | Armor = 30 tons [[Armor (Capital)|standard]] − | Crew = 8<ref name=TRO3057r/> − *2 Officers − *2 Enlisted − *4 Gunners − ---- − (Crew Types)<ref name="BSr63">''BattleSpace'' rulebook, p. 63</ref><br/> − *2 Pilots <br /> − *4 Engineers <br /> − *2 Secondary Engineers − ---- − Bay Personnel: 10 | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 2/2 | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 2/2 − | Heat Sinks = 79 double (158) + | Heat Sinks = 79 (158) − | BV (1.0) = 5,602<ref name=TRO3057r/><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 206</ref> + | BV (1.0) = 5,602<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 206</ref> − | BV (2.0) = 6,264{{cn}} + | BV (2.0) = 6,264 }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − Developed by [[Clan Sea Fox]] shortly before they became [[Clan Diamond Shark]] to replace the venerable ''[[Leopard]]''-class, the '''''Broadsword'''''-class is superficially similar to the older design but has been redesigned to carry five [[OmniMechs]] as per [[Clan military structure]].<ref name=TRO3057r/> + Developed by [[Clan Sea Fox]] shortly before they became [[Clan Diamond Shark]] to replace the venerable ''[[Leopard]]''-class, the '''''Broadsword'''''-class is superficially similar to the older design but has been redesigned to carry five [[OmniMech]]s as per [[Clan military structure]]. − The ''Broadsword'' features a balanced blend of speed, firepower, and armor superior to its parent design, making it well-suited to raiding or reconnaissance missions. The craft's only lack is integral [[aerospace fighter]] support like that carried by the ''Leopard'', a choice forced by the need to carry an additional 'Mech. The versatile and reliable craft is in use in the ''[[touman|toumans]]'' of most [[Clans]],<ref name=TRO3057r/> though [[Clan Steel Viper]] fields the lion's share after successfully staging a [[Trial of Possession]] for the Diamond Sharks' [[Marshall Orbital Yards]].{{cn}} + The ''Broadsword'' features a balanced blend of speed, firepower and armor superior to its parent design, making it well suited to raiding or reconnaissance missions. The craft's only lack is integral [[AeroSpace Fighter]] support like that carried by the ''Leopard'', a choice forced by the need to carry an additional 'Mech. The versatile and reliable craft is in use in the [[touman]]s of most [[Clans]], though [[Clan Steel Viper]] fields the lion's share after successfully staging a [[Trial of Possession]] for the Diamond Sharks' [[Marshall Orbital Yards]]. − − Quite a few ''Broadswords'' were forced into combat on [[Tukayyid]] when Clan positions were overrun, though few were lost. The vessel's armament and armor effectively ensured the retreating Clan warriors could extricate in good order.<ref name=TRO3057r/> ==Armament== ==Armament== − The ''Broadsword'' features an effective armament for its size, with twin [[ER large lasers]] and [[ER PPC|ER PPCs]], an [[Artemis IV FCS]]–equipped [[LRM-20]] and single [[medium pulse laser]] mounted in its nose bays, supported by twin LRM-20 launchers, a trio of medium pulse lasers and a single [[small pulse laser]] in each wing. Aft firepower is all short-range with another medium pulse laser carried between two [[Streak SRM-6]] launchers. Ten tons of LRM and four tons of streak missiles gave the ''Broadsword''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s missile launchers reasonable endurance, though a single ton of reloads for its nose-mounted [[anti-missile system]] could quickly leave it open to attacks from enemy launchers.<ref name=TRO3057r/> + The ''Broadsword'' features an effective armament for its size, with twin [[ER Large Laser]]s and [[ER PPC]]s, a [[Artemis IV FCS]] equipped [[LRM-20]] and single [[Medium Pulse Laser]] mounted in its nose bays, supported by twin LRM-20 launchers, a trio of Medium Pulse Lasers and a single [[Small Pulse Laser]] in each wing. Aft firepower is all short-range with a another Medium Pulse Laser carried between two [[Streak SRM-6]] launchers. Ten tons of LRM and four tons of Streak missiles give the ''Broadsword''s missile launchers reasonable endurance, though only a single ton of reloads for its nose-mounted [[Anti-Missile System]] can quickly leave it open to attacks from enemy launchers. ==Cargo== ==Cargo== − The ''Broadsword'' is built around its ability to transport a complete OmniMech [[Star]], but is somewhat restricted by its legacy of being based on the ''Leopard''. The four side bays are relatively identical to those of its aging predecessor, with the fifth bay sitting within the craft's nose in the approximate position of the ''Leopard''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s two fighter bays. This problematic arrangement causes headaches for the technicians assigned to look after the 'Mechs in the nose bay, as only the smallest 'Mech parts can fit through the internal passageway linking to the other bays. Worse, the ''Broadsword''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s main 77.5-ton cargo bay is located on the vessel's upper deck, which can only be reached via a pair of stairways, thus most of the vessel's cargo must be manually transported between decks.<ref name=TRO3057r/> + The ''Broadsword'' is built around its ability to transport a complete OmniMech [[Star]], but is somewhat restricted by its legacy of being based on the ''Leopard''. The four side-bays are relatively identical to those of its aging predecessor, with the fifth bay sitting within the craft's nose in the approximate position of the ''Leopard''s two fighter bays. This problematic arrangement causes headaches for the technicians assigned to look after the 'Mech in the nose bay, as only the smallest 'Mech parts can fit through the internal passageway linking the other bays. Worse, the ''Broadsword'''s main cargo bay is located on the vessel's upper deck, which can only be reached via a pair of stairways, thus most of the vessel's cargo must be manually + transported between decks. ==See Also== ==See Also== Line 62:
Line 44: ==Notes== ==Notes== − * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Breitschwert'''''.+ In German products the unit's proper name was perfectly translated to '''Breitschwert'''. ==Gallery== ==Gallery== Line 73:
Line 55: ==References== ==References== <references /> <references /> + *''Bloodright (scenario pack)'', p. 64 + *''Technical Readout: 3057'', pp. 72-73 + *''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', pp. 70-71 ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' + *''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' − * ''[[BattleSpace]]''+ *''[[Bloodright (scenario pack)]]'' − * ''[[Bloodright (scenario pack)|Bloodright]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' − [[Category:DropShip classes]] [[Category:DropShip classes]]
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{{InfoBoxDropShip | {{InfoBoxDropShip | ||
| image = Broadsword TRO3057r.png | | image = Broadsword TRO3057r.png | ||
| − | | name = | + | | name = Broadsword |
| − | | manufacturer = [[Marshall Orbital Yards]] | + | | manufacturer = [[Marshall Orbital Yards]] |
| − | | production year = 2979 | + | | production year=2979 |
| − | | year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3863/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | + | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3863/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| Use = 'Mech Carrier | | Use = 'Mech Carrier | ||
| Type = Military Aerodyne | | Type = Military Aerodyne | ||
| Tech Base = Clan | | Tech Base = Clan | ||
| − | | Mass = 1, | + | | Mass = 1,850 |
| Structural Integrity = 9 | | Structural Integrity = 9 | ||
| Length = 80 | | Length = 80 | ||
| Width = 43 | | Width = 43 | ||
| Height = 23 | | Height = 23 | ||
| − | | Drive System = | + | | Drive System = Peterson 211 |
| Safe Thrust = 2.5 g | | Safe Thrust = 2.5 g | ||
| Maximum Thrust = 4 g | | Maximum Thrust = 4 g | ||
| Fuel (tons) = 130 tons | | Fuel (tons) = 130 tons | ||
| Fuel (days) = 70.7 days | | Fuel (days) = 70.7 days | ||
| − | | Armament = | + | | Armament = 2x [[ER Large Laser]]s <br> 2x [[ER PPC]]s <br> 8x [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s <br> 2x [[Small Pulse Laser]]s <br> 1x [[Anti-Missile System]] <br> 5x [[LRM-20]]s with [[Artemis IV FCS]] <br> 2x [[Streak SRM-6]]s |
| − | + | | Armor = 30 tons Standard <br> '''Fore:''' 19 <br> '''Sides:''' 16 <br> '''Aft:''' 12 | |
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| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 2/2 | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 2/2 | ||
| − | | Heat Sinks = 79 | + | | Heat Sinks = 79 (158) |
| − | | BV (1.0) = 5,602 | + | | BV (1.0) = 5,602<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 206</ref> |
| − | | BV (2.0) = 6,264 | + | | BV (2.0) = 6,264 |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Developed by [[Clan Sea Fox]] shortly before they became [[Clan Diamond Shark]] to replace the venerable ''[[Leopard]]''-class, the '''''Broadsword'''''-class is superficially similar to the older design but has been redesigned to carry five [[ | + | Developed by [[Clan Sea Fox]] shortly before they became [[Clan Diamond Shark]] to replace the venerable ''[[Leopard]]''-class, the '''''Broadsword'''''-class is superficially similar to the older design but has been redesigned to carry five [[OmniMech]]s as per [[Clan military structure]]. |
| − | The ''Broadsword'' features a balanced blend of speed, firepower | + | The ''Broadsword'' features a balanced blend of speed, firepower and armor superior to its parent design, making it well suited to raiding or reconnaissance missions. The craft's only lack is integral [[AeroSpace Fighter]] support like that carried by the ''Leopard'', a choice forced by the need to carry an additional 'Mech. The versatile and reliable craft is in use in the [[touman]]s of most [[Clans]], though [[Clan Steel Viper]] fields the lion's share after successfully staging a [[Trial of Possession]] for the Diamond Sharks' [[Marshall Orbital Yards]]. |
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==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | The ''Broadsword'' features an effective armament for its size, with twin [[ER | + | The ''Broadsword'' features an effective armament for its size, with twin [[ER Large Laser]]s and [[ER PPC]]s, a [[Artemis IV FCS]] equipped [[LRM-20]] and single [[Medium Pulse Laser]] mounted in its nose bays, supported by twin LRM-20 launchers, a trio of Medium Pulse Lasers and a single [[Small Pulse Laser]] in each wing. Aft firepower is all short-range with a another Medium Pulse Laser carried between two [[Streak SRM-6]] launchers. Ten tons of LRM and four tons of Streak missiles give the ''Broadsword''s missile launchers reasonable endurance, though only a single ton of reloads for its nose-mounted [[Anti-Missile System]] can quickly leave it open to attacks from enemy launchers. |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | The ''Broadsword'' is built around its ability to transport a complete OmniMech [[Star]], but is somewhat restricted by its legacy of being based on the ''Leopard''. The four side bays are relatively identical to those of its aging predecessor, with the fifth bay sitting within the craft's nose in the approximate position of the ''Leopard'' | + | The ''Broadsword'' is built around its ability to transport a complete OmniMech [[Star]], but is somewhat restricted by its legacy of being based on the ''Leopard''. The four side-bays are relatively identical to those of its aging predecessor, with the fifth bay sitting within the craft's nose in the approximate position of the ''Leopard''s two fighter bays. This problematic arrangement causes headaches for the technicians assigned to look after the 'Mech in the nose bay, as only the smallest 'Mech parts can fit through the internal passageway linking the other bays. Worse, the ''Broadsword'''s main cargo bay is located on the vessel's upper deck, which can only be reached via a pair of stairways, thus most of the vessel's cargo must be manually |
| + | transported between decks. | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | + | In German products the unit's proper name was perfectly translated to '''Breitschwert'''. | |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| + | *''Bloodright (scenario pack)'', p. 64 | ||
| + | *''Technical Readout: 3057'', pp. 72-73 | ||
| + | *''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', pp. 70-71 | ||
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets | + | *''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' |
| − | + | *''[[Bloodright (scenario pack)]]'' | |
| − | * ''[[Bloodright (scenario pack) | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' | ||
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[[Category:DropShip classes]] | [[Category:DropShip classes]] | ||