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| image = [[Image:Carrack.gif|191px]] | | image = [[Image:Carrack.gif|191px]] | ||
| name = ''Carrack'' | | name = ''Carrack'' | ||
| − | | manufacturer = | + | | manufacturer = |
| − | | Use = | + | | Use = Transport |
| Tech Base = [[Clan]] | | Tech Base = [[Clan]] | ||
| − | | Cost = | + | | Cost = 8,421,192,000 C-Bills |
| − | | Introduced = [[2603]] (SLDF)<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3900 | + | | Introduced = [[2603]] (SLDF)<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3900/ MUL online date]''</ref> |
| production year=2950 | | production year=2950 | ||
| year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3898/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3898/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| − | | Mass = 300,000 tons | + | | Mass = 300,000 tons |
| − | | Length = 830 m | + | | Length = 830 m |
| − | | Sail Diameter = 880 m | + | | Sail Diameter = 880 m |
| Safe Thrust = 1.5 g | | Safe Thrust = 1.5 g | ||
| Top Thrust = 2.5 g | | Top Thrust = 2.5 g | ||
| − | | Sail Integrity = 3 | + | | Sail Integrity = 3 |
| − | | KF Drive Integrity = 7 | + | | KF Drive Integrity = 7 |
| − | | Fuel = 2,000 tons | + | | Fuel = 2,000 tons |
| − | | Tons/Burn-day = 39.52 | + | | Tons/Burn-day = 39.52 |
| − | | LF Battery = No | + | | LF Battery = No |
| Armament = <span></span> | | Armament = <span></span> | ||
* 16x [[ER large laser]] | * 16x [[ER large laser]] | ||
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* 3x [[NAC/20]] | * 3x [[NAC/20]] | ||
* 6x [[NAC/10]] | * 6x [[NAC/10]] | ||
| − | | Armor = 70 tons of Standard | + | | Armor = 70 tons of Standard |
| − | | DropShip Capacity = 2 | + | | DropShip Capacity = 2 |
| − | | Crew = 43 | + | | Crew = 43 |
| − | | Grav Decks = 1 x 98 meter diameter | + | | Grav Decks = 1 x 98 meter diameter |
| − | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 4 escape pods, 4 life boats | + | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 4 escape pods, 4 life boats |
| − | | Heat Sinks = 747 [[Double Heat | + | | Heat Sinks = 747 [[Double Heat Sinks]] |
| − | | Structural Integrity = 15 | + | | Structural Integrity = 15 |
| − | | BV (1.0) = | + | | BV (1.0) = |
| − | | BV (2.0) = | + | | BV (2.0) = |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | + | Developed as a merchantman to ply potentially hostile [[Periphery]] shipping lanes, the '''''Carrack'''''-class military transport served with the [[Star League Defense Force]] and [[Great House]] navies. Inspired by the impressive but wildly expensive ''[[Sylvester (WarShip class)|Sylvester]]'' merchant WarShip, the [[Terran Hegemony]] would attempt to create its own similar class for military use in [[2603]].<ref name=TRO3057R196>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', pp. 196–197: "Sylvester WarShip Profile"</ref> | |
| − | Developed as a merchantman to ply potentially hostile [[Periphery]] shipping lanes, the '''''Carrack'''''-class military transport served with the [[Star League Defense Force]] and [[Great House]] navies. While no examples of the class were known to remain in the [[Inner Sphere]] following the maelstrom of the early [[Succession War era]], an undetermined number accompanied the [[Operation Exodus|Exodus Fleet]]. The modern Clan ''Carrack'' military transport first entered service in [[2950]], a creation of [[Clan Nova Cat]] and [[Clan Diamond Shark]].<ref name=SO16>''Strategic Operations'', p. 16</ref> [[ComStar]] analysts were unable to determine how many of the ''Carrack''s which are currently in service among the various Clan ''[[touman]] | + | |
| + | While no examples of the class were known to remain in the [[Inner Sphere]] following the maelstrom of the early [[Succession War era]], an undetermined number accompanied the [[Operation Exodus|Exodus Fleet]]. The modern Clan ''Carrack'' military transport first entered service in [[2950]], a creation of [[Clan Nova Cat]] and [[Clan Diamond Shark]].<ref name=SO16>''Strategic Operations'', p. 16</ref> [[ComStar]] analysts were unable to determine how many of the ''Carrack''s which are currently in service among the various Clan ''[[touman|toumans]]'' are upgraded [[Star League era]] vessels and how many are new, Clan-built ships. What ComStar was able to conclude following operations on [[Wayside V]] was that the differences between the original [[Star League]] and standard Clan ''Carrack'' were negligible; while mounting [[HarJel]]-based Hull Sealant technology, unlike many redesigned and upgraded Clan vessels the modern ''Carrack'' is not equipped with either advanced armor or a [[Lithium-Fusion Battery]].<ref name=EC-108>''Explorer Corps'', pp. 108-110 "New Vehicles & Vessels - Carrack Class Transport"</ref><ref name=TRO3067-218>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 218 "Clan WarShips - Carrack (Transport)"</ref> | ||
| − | The modern ''Carrack''-class transport serves in the fleets of nearly every Clan, but the [[Merchant Caste]] | + | The modern ''Carrack''-class transport serves in the fleets of nearly every Clan, but the [[Merchant Caste|Merchant Castes]] of both Clans Diamond Shark and Nova Cat possessed the lion's share.<ref name=EC-108/><ref name=TRO3067-218/> In truth most of these Diamond Shark and Nova Cat ''Carracks'' are the downgraded nonmilitary versions stripped of [[:Category:Capital Weapons|capital grade weaponry]], both Clans unwilling to give their Merchant Castes war matériel on par with that of the [[Warrior Caste]].<ref name=TRO3057R-198/> |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | Due to its role as a military transport, the ''Carrack'' features a light array of mixed capital class and anti-fighter weaponry. The nose bay and each broadside featured a pair of [[NL35]]s and a single [[NAC/20]], two [[ER large | + | Due to its role as a military transport, the ''Carrack'' features a light array of mixed capital class and anti-fighter weaponry. The nose bay and each broadside featured a pair of [[NL35]]s and a single [[NAC/20]], two [[ER large lasers]] and four [[Large pulse laser|Large pulse lasers]], rounded off by four [[anti-missile system|anti-missile systems]] for point defense. Save for downgrading the [[Naval Autocannon]] to a [[NAC/10]], each fore and rear angle as well as directly aft features almost the same layout as well. <ref name=EC-108/><ref name=TRO3067-218/> |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | The ''Carrack'''s 63,446 ton cargo hold surrounds the vessel's [[Compact Kearny-Fuchida Drive]] core and is flanked in turn by two [[Small Craft]] bays on either side. These bays frequently house a pair of aerospace fighters and a pair of shuttlecraft, however the exact composition of the small craft complement appears to depend on each individual vessel's captain. <ref name=EC-108/> <ref name=TRO3067-218/> | + | The ''Carrack'''s 63,446-ton cargo hold surrounds the vessel's [[Compact Kearny-Fuchida Drive]] core and is flanked in turn by two [[Small Craft]] bays on either side. These bays frequently house a pair of aerospace fighters and a pair of shuttlecraft, however, the exact composition of the small craft complement appears to depend on each individual vessel's captain.<ref name=EC-108/><ref name=TRO3067-218/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *; | + | *;SLDF: The original SLDF version did not survive in any Inner Sphere Navy, nor has it been seen in any Clan ''touman''.<ref name=EC-108/> |
| − | *;Fighter Carrier : During the [[First Succession War]], the Free Worlds League used some ''Carracks'' converted into aerospace carriers. One example of this conversion was the FWLS ''[[Pretoria Castle]]'', which was capable of transporting a [[Wing_(Formation)|Wing]] of [[aerospace | + | *;Merchant : Begun in [[2985]], the joint venture between Clans Nova Cat and Clan Diamond Shark that reduces the ''Carracks''' offensive and defensive capacity to become true merchant vessels, the so-called ''Carrack (Merchant)'' removes all the [[Naval Laser|Naval Lasers]] and [[Naval Autocannon|Autocannons]] for a lighter defensive array of one ER Large and two [[ER Medium Lasers]], one Large and two [[Medium Pulse Lasers]] and an [[Artemis IV]]-enhanced [[LRM-20]] rack on every facing, the front and rear merely adding an additional Artemis-enhanced [[SRM-6]] launcher. Carrying almost half the volume of standard [[heat sinks]] the Merchant ''Carrack'' carries a minimal fifteen and a half tons of standard armor, freeing up a massive amount of space for cargo, 98,806 tons worth, nearly a third over that of the standard ''Carrack'' transport. The Merchant ''Carrack'' also carries a full [[Star]] of [[Elementals]] to help fend off boarding attempts, and a crew of 116 with 50 bay personnel. BV (1.0) = 10,674<ref name=TRO3057R-198>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', p. 198 "Lost WarShip Introduction - Carrack (Merchant)"</ref> |
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| + | *;Fighter Carrier : During the [[First Succession War]], the Free Worlds League used some ''Carracks'' converted into aerospace carriers. One example of this conversion was the FWLS ''[[Pretoria Castle]]'', which was capable of transporting a [[Wing_(Formation)|Wing]] of [[aerospace fighters]].<ref name="FSWp76">''First Succession War'', p. 76, "Once More, With Feeling"</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Related WarShips== | ||
| + | * ''[[Sylvester (WarShip class)]]'' - Only four ''Sylvesters'' were produced before [[2514]] for Lyran civilian use. Deemed too expensive to become a staple of any merchant fleet, the [[Terran Hegemony]] took interest in the idea of a heavily armed transport for military use and began production of the ''Carrack''-class. | ||
==See-Also== | ==See-Also== | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | To date, no record sheet or formal variant for this modified version of the ''Carrack'' has been released. | + | *To date, no record sheet or formal variant for this modified version of the ''Carrack'' has been released. |
| + | |||
| + | *The number of proper ''Carrack'' transports and its downgraded Merchant variant are hard to properly ascertain. Through the ravages of the [[Jihad]] and [[Wars of Reaving]], multiple Clans were noted to have lost their Naval WarShip forces, only to regain the use of "transport" vessels. These vessels have been questioned as to whether they are truely "WarShips" at all, and these vessels are likely to be variously undercounted and ignored in the Clan's fleets.<ref>"It is not a WarShip per se, so it is not included in the rolls of offensive weapons. Same with the Clan Merchant Carracks, they were removed because they should never had been included in the first place. But Clan Nova Cat does have some merchant Carracks left, even if they have no proper WarShips. With regards, Øystein"|[http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,14973.msg346073.html#msg346073 Øystein Tvedten, BattleTech Line Developer, 13 Jan 2012]</ref> | ||
* In German products, the unit's proper name was altered to '''Carraca''', which is the perfect Italian translation of ''Carrack'' (the German would be ''Karracke''). | * In German products, the unit's proper name was altered to '''Carraca''', which is the perfect Italian translation of ''Carrack'' (the German would be ''Karracke''). | ||
Revision as of 13:04, 28 March 2024
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| Carrack | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | |
| Introduced | 2603 (SLDF)[1] |
| Production Year | 2950[2] |
| Use | Transport |
| Tech Base | Clan |
| Cost | 8,421,192,000 C-Bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 300,000 tons |
| Length | 830 m |
| Sail Diameter | 880 m |
| Fuel | 2,000 tons |
| Burn Rate | |
| Safe Thrust | 1.5 g |
| Top Thrust | 2.5 g |
| Sail Integrity | 3 |
| KF Drive Integrity | 7 |
| LF Battery | No |
| Armament |
|
| Armor | 70 tons of Standard |
| DropShip Capacity | 2 |
| Crew | 43 |
| Grav Decks | 1 x 98 meter diameter |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 4 escape pods, 4 life boats |
| Heat Sinks | 747 Double Heat Sinks |
| Structural Integrity | 15 |
Contents
Description
Developed as a merchantman to ply potentially hostile Periphery shipping lanes, the Carrack-class military transport served with the Star League Defense Force and Great House navies. Inspired by the impressive but wildly expensive Sylvester merchant WarShip, the Terran Hegemony would attempt to create its own similar class for military use in 2603.[3]
While no examples of the class were known to remain in the Inner Sphere following the maelstrom of the early Succession War era, an undetermined number accompanied the Exodus Fleet. The modern Clan Carrack military transport first entered service in 2950, a creation of Clan Nova Cat and Clan Diamond Shark.[4] ComStar analysts were unable to determine how many of the Carracks which are currently in service among the various Clan toumans are upgraded Star League era vessels and how many are new, Clan-built ships. What ComStar was able to conclude following operations on Wayside V was that the differences between the original Star League and standard Clan Carrack were negligible; while mounting HarJel-based Hull Sealant technology, unlike many redesigned and upgraded Clan vessels the modern Carrack is not equipped with either advanced armor or a Lithium-Fusion Battery.[5][6]
The modern Carrack-class transport serves in the fleets of nearly every Clan, but the Merchant Castes of both Clans Diamond Shark and Nova Cat possessed the lion's share.[5][6] In truth most of these Diamond Shark and Nova Cat Carracks are the downgraded nonmilitary versions stripped of capital grade weaponry, both Clans unwilling to give their Merchant Castes war matériel on par with that of the Warrior Caste.[7]
Armament
Due to its role as a military transport, the Carrack features a light array of mixed capital class and anti-fighter weaponry. The nose bay and each broadside featured a pair of NL35s and a single NAC/20, two ER large lasers and four Large pulse lasers, rounded off by four anti-missile systems for point defense. Save for downgrading the Naval Autocannon to a NAC/10, each fore and rear angle as well as directly aft features almost the same layout as well. [5][6]
Cargo
The Carrack's 63,446-ton cargo hold surrounds the vessel's Compact Kearny-Fuchida Drive core and is flanked in turn by two Small Craft bays on either side. These bays frequently house a pair of aerospace fighters and a pair of shuttlecraft, however, the exact composition of the small craft complement appears to depend on each individual vessel's captain.[5][6]
Variants
- SLDF
- The original SLDF version did not survive in any Inner Sphere Navy, nor has it been seen in any Clan touman.[5]
- Merchant
- Begun in 2985, the joint venture between Clans Nova Cat and Clan Diamond Shark that reduces the Carracks' offensive and defensive capacity to become true merchant vessels, the so-called Carrack (Merchant) removes all the Naval Lasers and Autocannons for a lighter defensive array of one ER Large and two ER Medium Lasers, one Large and two Medium Pulse Lasers and an Artemis IV-enhanced LRM-20 rack on every facing, the front and rear merely adding an additional Artemis-enhanced SRM-6 launcher. Carrying almost half the volume of standard heat sinks the Merchant Carrack carries a minimal fifteen and a half tons of standard armor, freeing up a massive amount of space for cargo, 98,806 tons worth, nearly a third over that of the standard Carrack transport. The Merchant Carrack also carries a full Star of Elementals to help fend off boarding attempts, and a crew of 116 with 50 bay personnel. BV (1.0) = 10,674[7]
- Fighter Carrier
- During the First Succession War, the Free Worlds League used some Carracks converted into aerospace carriers. One example of this conversion was the FWLS Pretoria Castle, which was capable of transporting a Wing of aerospace fighters.[8]
Related WarShips
- Sylvester (WarShip class) - Only four Sylvesters were produced before 2514 for Lyran civilian use. Deemed too expensive to become a staple of any merchant fleet, the Terran Hegemony took interest in the idea of a heavily armed transport for military use and began production of the Carrack-class.
See-Also
Notes
- To date, no record sheet or formal variant for this modified version of the Carrack has been released.
- The number of proper Carrack transports and its downgraded Merchant variant are hard to properly ascertain. Through the ravages of the Jihad and Wars of Reaving, multiple Clans were noted to have lost their Naval WarShip forces, only to regain the use of "transport" vessels. These vessels have been questioned as to whether they are truely "WarShips" at all, and these vessels are likely to be variously undercounted and ignored in the Clan's fleets.[9]
- In German products, the unit's proper name was altered to Carraca, which is the perfect Italian translation of Carrack (the German would be Karracke).
Gallery
Original Carrack from Explorer Corps
Carrack from TRO:3067
Carrack (Merchant) from TRO:3057r
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References
- ↑ MUL online date
- ↑ MUL online date for the Carrack
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3057 Revised, pp. 196–197: "Sylvester WarShip Profile"
- ↑ Strategic Operations, p. 16
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 Explorer Corps, pp. 108-110 "New Vehicles & Vessels - Carrack Class Transport"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Technical Readout: 3067, p. 218 "Clan WarShips - Carrack (Transport)"
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Technical Readout: 3057 Revised, p. 198 "Lost WarShip Introduction - Carrack (Merchant)"
- ↑ First Succession War, p. 76, "Once More, With Feeling"
- ↑ "It is not a WarShip per se, so it is not included in the rolls of offensive weapons. Same with the Clan Merchant Carracks, they were removed because they should never had been included in the first place. But Clan Nova Cat does have some merchant Carracks left, even if they have no proper WarShips. With regards, Øystein"|Øystein Tvedten, BattleTech Line Developer, 13 Jan 2012