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Though the initial order requested 400 ''Carsons'' to be produced, the class was quickly replaced with ''[[Lola III]]''-class destroyers, and officially decommissioned after the introduction of the ''[[Essex]]''-class destroyer in [[2722]]. | Though the initial order requested 400 ''Carsons'' to be produced, the class was quickly replaced with ''[[Lola III]]''-class destroyers, and officially decommissioned after the introduction of the ''[[Essex]]''-class destroyer in [[2722]]. | ||
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==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
Compared with other destroyers, the ''Carson'' is either better armored or armed. However, in either case, the ''Carson'' is very slow. The payload of the ''Carson'' is designed primary to engage capital vessels, and features naval lasers, naval PPCs, naval autocannons, and a trio of [[White Shark]] Missile systems. | Compared with other destroyers, the ''Carson'' is either better armored or armed. However, in either case, the ''Carson'' is very slow. The payload of the ''Carson'' is designed primary to engage capital vessels, and features naval lasers, naval PPCs, naval autocannons, and a trio of [[White Shark]] Missile systems. | ||
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==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
Despite its lack of [[Docking Collar|DropShip collars]], the ''Carson'' is able to ferry a respectable amount of cargo for a destroyer. The vessel possesses three cargo bays, one capable of containing a squadron of [[AeroSpace Fighter]]s, a second capable of transporting 6 small craft, and a third capable of managing up to 145,043.5 tons of cargo. | Despite its lack of [[Docking Collar|DropShip collars]], the ''Carson'' is able to ferry a respectable amount of cargo for a destroyer. The vessel possesses three cargo bays, one capable of containing a squadron of [[AeroSpace Fighter]]s, a second capable of transporting 6 small craft, and a third capable of managing up to 145,043.5 tons of cargo. | ||
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==Named Vessels== | ==Named Vessels== | ||
| − | * | + | *''WoBS ''Sword of Promise'' - [[Word of Blake]] controlled vessel during the [[Jihad]], used for naval support over [[Luthien]]. The ship was destroyed by invading [[Clan Nova Cat]] forces in [[3072]].<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', pp. 5, 7, "Naval Support"</ref> |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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*''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised,'' pp. 202-203 | *''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised,'' pp. 202-203 | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
*''[[Jihad Turning Points: Luthien]]'' | *''[[Jihad Turning Points: Luthien]]'' | ||
Revision as of 17:05, 26 June 2011
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| Carson | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Thompson’s Shipyards |
| Introduced | 2632 |
| Use | Destroyer |
| Tech Base | Star League |
| Cost | 1,743,134,000 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 510,000 tons |
| Length | 582 m |
| Sail Diameter | 1.080 m |
| Fuel | 8,000 tons |
| Burn Rate | |
| Safe Thrust | 2 |
| Top Thrust | 3 |
| Sail Integrity | 4 |
| KF Drive Integrity | 11 |
| LF Battery | No |
| Armament | 2 x Medium NPPCs 3 x White Shark 12 x NL45s 6 x NAC/30s |
| Armor | 314 tons of Improved Ferro-Aluminum |
| DropShip Capacity | 0 |
| Crew | 250 |
| Grav Decks | 1 x 80 meter diameter |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 27/15 |
| Heat Sinks | 1,500 Heat Sinks |
| Structural Integrity | 40 |
| BV (1.0) | 59,487 |
| BV (2.0) | ??? |
Description
As a result of increased colonization (in the wake of the invention of Jamerson-Ulikov water purification), the Star League Navy found itself becoming too thinly deployed. To combat this problem, the Star League commissioned the Carson-class destroyer as an escort ship, allowing the Star League to spread their existing fleets.
Produced at Thompson’s Shipyards over Keid, the Carson met all of the requirements for extended deployments on escort – the vessel possessed reasonable crew amenities, generous cargo capacity and large fuel tanks. However, as the Carson was the first WarShip produced by Thompson’s Shipyards, the firm’s inexperience led to constant issues and underperformance from the engine. Drive failures also meant the Carson was restricted to patrolling more settled regions of space shortly after introduction.
Though the initial order requested 400 Carsons to be produced, the class was quickly replaced with Lola III-class destroyers, and officially decommissioned after the introduction of the Essex-class destroyer in 2722.
Armament
Compared with other destroyers, the Carson is either better armored or armed. However, in either case, the Carson is very slow. The payload of the Carson is designed primary to engage capital vessels, and features naval lasers, naval PPCs, naval autocannons, and a trio of White Shark Missile systems.
Cargo
Despite its lack of DropShip collars, the Carson is able to ferry a respectable amount of cargo for a destroyer. The vessel possesses three cargo bays, one capable of containing a squadron of AeroSpace Fighters, a second capable of transporting 6 small craft, and a third capable of managing up to 145,043.5 tons of cargo.
Named Vessels
- WoBS Sword of Promise - Word of Blake controlled vessel during the Jihad, used for naval support over Luthien. The ship was destroyed by invading Clan Nova Cat forces in 3072.[1]
References
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Luthien, pp. 5, 7, "Naval Support"
- Technical Readout: 3057 Revised, pp. 202-203