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Line 1: {{InfoBoxDropShip {{InfoBoxDropShip | image = Castrum.JPG | image = Castrum.JPG − | name = ''Castrum'' Pocket WarShip + | name = Castrum Pocket WarShip | manufacturer = [[Boeing Interstellar]] | manufacturer = [[Boeing Interstellar]] | production year = 3097 | production year = 3097 − | Use = '''Missions''' + | Use = Missions *Frontline Combatant *Frontline Combatant *Command Vessel *Command Vessel *Fire Support *Fire Support − *Fighter Carrier | Type = Military Spheroid | Type = Military Spheroid | Tech Base = Inner Sphere ([[Experimental Technology|Experimental]]) | Tech Base = Inner Sphere ([[Experimental Technology|Experimental]]) − | Introduced = 3097<ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/7308/castrum-pocket-warship-standard MUL Profile for the Castrum Pocket Warship (Standard) - BV2 and Introduction Date.]</ref> + | Introduced = 3097 | Mass = 100,000 | Mass = 100,000 | Structural Integrity = 150 | Structural Integrity = 150 Line 22:
Line 21: | Fuel (tons) = 1,000 | Fuel (tons) = 1,000 | Fuel (days) = 1.84 | Fuel (days) = 1.84 − | Armament = <span></span> + | Armament = Main Weaponry − * 8x [[Medium Sub-Capital Cannon]] + *8x [[Medium Sub-Capital Cannon|Medium Sub-Capital Cannons]] − * 36x [[Light Sub-Capital Cannon]] + *36x [[Light Sub-Capital Cannon|Light Sub-Capital Cannons]] − * 16x [[AR-10]] + *8x [[AR-10]]s − * 36x [[Improved Heavy Gauss Rifle]] + *48x [[Improved Heavy Gauss Rifles]] − * 15x [[AMS]] + *15x [[AMS]] − * 3x [[Screen Launcher]] + *3x [[Screen Launcher|Screen Launchers]] | Armor = '''540 tons heavy ferro-aluminum''' <br> '''Fore:''' 1,305 <br> '''Sides:''' 1,153 <br> '''Aft:''' 1,003 | Armor = '''540 tons heavy ferro-aluminum''' <br> '''Fore:''' 1,305 <br> '''Sides:''' 1,153 <br> '''Aft:''' 1,003 | Crew = 110 + 162 bay personnel | Crew = 110 + 162 bay personnel Line 41:
Line 40: | T&T = | T&T = | BV (1.0) = | BV (1.0) = − | BV (2.0) = 67,223<ref name=ETROv1p15-34>''Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 1'', pp. 15, 34: "''Castrum'' Pocket WarShip"</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 220</ref> + | BV (2.0) = 67,223 + <ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 1'', pp. 15, 34 Castrum Pocket WarShip - "Battle Value 2 on both Record Sheet & Article listing."</ref> }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − Produced by the [[Republic of the Sphere]], the '''''Castrum'''''-class Pocket WarShip was the answer to the nation's need to improve the firepower for their then-fledgling Border Fleets. The largest combat Dropship ever produced, the ''Castrum'' was the brain child of [[Vice Admiral]] Christoff Brennan Wright, who backed efforts to develop the ship to fill out the Republic's fleets. Part of the reason was due to the fact that many of the [[Word of Blake]] designs that the Republic inherited and put into production were reassigned to ground-based military formations at the time.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 1'', p. 15: ''Castrum'' Pocket WarShip - "Background of the Ship"</ref> + Produced by the [[Republic of the Sphere]], the '''''Castrum''-Class Pocket WarShip''', was answer to the nation's need to improve the firepower for their then fledging Border Fleets. The largest combat Dropship ever produced, the Castrum was the brain child of Vice Admiral Christoff Brennan Wright, who backed efforts to develop the ship to fill out the Republic's fleets. Part of the reason was due to many of the Word of Blake designs that the Republic inherited and put into production were reassign to ground based military formations at the time.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 1'', pp. 15, Castrum Pocket WarShip - "Background of the Ship"</ref> ===History=== ===History=== − The first notable use of the ''Castrum'' was at the end of the [[Second Combine-Dominion War]] in [[3101]], where the Republic was called in as special investigators by [[Clan Nova Cat]]. Among assets dispatched by the Republic were several ''Castrums'', which served as part of a special fleet that was assembled to travel to the [[Irece Prefecture]] to protect the investigators and the Nova Cats. These ships would remain in orbit over [[Labrea]] and [[Irece]], maintaining the peace between the [[Ghost Bear Dominion|Ghost Bear invaders]], [[Draconis Combine]], and the Nova Cats. The presence of the ''Castrum'' helped maintain the peace while the Republic carried out its investigation. The ships would remain on station until [[3103]], when they returned to the Republic and rejoined the Republic's WarShip Command. + The first notable usage of the Castrum was at the end of the [[Second Combine-Dominion War]] in [[3101]], where the Republic was called in as special investigators by [[Clan Nova Cat]]. Republic dispatch some Castrums, which served as part of a special fleet that was assembled to traveled to the [[Irece Prefecture]] to protect the investigators and the Nova Cats. These ships would remain in orbit over [[Labrea]] and [[Irece]] maintaining the peace between Ghost Bear invaders and Draconis Combine and their Nova Cat peoples. The presence of the Castrum help maintain the reassuring presence while investigator looked into actions of the war. The ships would remain on station until 3103, where they would return to the Republic and rejoin the Republic's WarShip Command. − During the [[Capellan Crusades]], ''Castrums'' assigned to the Fifth and Sixth Border Fleets were used as deterrents against [[House Liao]]'s black naval forces. However, those fleets' commanders were cautious in using them. Their presence in a large naval formation helped to keep naval engagements from escalating into a large conflict between nations.<ref name=ETROv1p15-34/> + During the [[Capellan Crusades]], Castrums assigned to the Fifth and Sixth Border Fleets were used to as deterrents against House Liao back naval forces. However, those fleets commands were cautious in using them. Their presence in large naval formation which helped to keep naval engagements from escalating into large conflict between nations.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 1'', pp. 15, 34 Castrum Pocket WarShip - "Background of the Ship"</ref> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − Launched from Boeing Interstellar's facilities at [[New Earth]], the ''Castrum's'' unusual size offered challenges in their deployment. The ship is strictly a spaceborne vessel and to transport them requires two of the [[Docking Collars]] on a [[JumpShip]]. + Launched from Boeing Interstellar's facilities at [[New Earth]], the Castrum unusual size offered challenges in their deployment. The ship is strictly a spaceborne only vessel and to transport them requires two [[Docking Collars]] of a [[JumpShip]]. − The ship was intended to be the center of a naval task force, and for this mission they were fitted out with [[Naval C3]] systems. The computers would tie into other Republic vessels using Naval C3 such as newer variants of the ''[[Achilles (DropShip class)|Achilles]]'', ''[[Tiamat (DropShip class)|Tiamat]]'', and ''[[Dragau II]]'' classes of DropShips and helped to better coordinate their collective firepower. + The ship intended to be center of a naval task force, for their mission they were fitted out with [[Naval C3]]. The computers would tie into other Republic vessel using Naval C3 such as newer variants of the [[Achilles]], [[Tiamat]], and [[Dragau II]]-Classes of DropShips and helped to coordinate their collective firepower better. − The ''Castrum's'' weaponry is arranged similarly to that aboard WarShips, with their Sub-Capital Cannons which can be used for orbital bombardment or in bracket fire to shoot down incoming smaller spacecraft. ''Castrums'' are generally armed for long range engagements, using Capital/Subcapital guns along with some of its conventional weaponry. The ships are noted for their better than average targeting abilities at long ranges. + The Castrum's weaponry is arranged similarly to WarShips, where their Sub-Capital Cannons which can be used orbital bombardment or in bracket fire to shoot down incoming smaller spacecraft. Castrum are general geared for long range engagements, using Capital/Subcapital guns along with some of it's conventional weaponry. The ship's are noted for their better than average targeting abilities at long ranges. − The ship's main capital-grade firepower comes from its sixteen AR-10 multiple missile launchers, which are mounted in its front arcs in sets of eight. These launchers have full complements of [[Killer Whale]]s, [[White Shark]]s and [[Barracuda]] missiles. + The ship main Capital-grade fire power comes from it's sixteen AR-10 multiple missile launchers mounted in it's front sides of the ship in sets of eight. These launchers have full compliment of [[Killer Whale|Killer Whales]], [[White Shark|White Sharks]] and [[Barracuda]] Missiles. − Its complement of Medium and Light Sub-Capital Cannons are arranged with the Lights being focused on the bow and aft-sides, while the heavier Medium Cannons are mounted in the forward sides with the AR-10 launchers. Anti-Missile Systems are fitted in clusters of 5 systems, in each front side facing, and to the aft. For more conventional weaponry the ''Castrum'' relies on its heavy battery of Improved Heavy Gauss Rifles, which are mounted on all sides and in the aft to aid in protecting the ship from smaller threats as well as assisting in the taking down of larger threats.+ It's compliment of Medium and Light Sub-Capital Cannons are arrange with the Lights being focus on bow and aft-sides, while the heavier Medium Cannons are mounted in the forward sides with the AR-10 launchers. Anti-Missile Systems are fitted clusters of 5 systems, in each front side facing, and to the aft. For more conventional weaponry, the Castrum relies on it's heavy battery of Improved Heavy Gauss Rifles which are mounted all sides and in the aft aid in protecting the ship from smaller threats as well as assisting taking down large threats. − For its defenses, the ''Castrum'' has large quantity of [[Heavy Ferro-Aluminum Armor]], with over 540 tons giving the ship ample protection in a prolonged fight. Though not necessarily equipped to carry fighters, the ship's small craft bay is capable of carrying light fighters in place of small craft. Initially the Small Craft assigned to the ship can be used to transport the ship's complement of [[battle armor]] squads to board other ships, should need arise.<ref name=ETROv1p15-34/> + For it's defenses, the Castrum has large quality of [[Heavy Ferro-Aluminum Armor]], over 540 tons giving the ship amble protection in a prolong fight. Though not necessarily geared to carry fighters, the ship's small craft bay all the ship use it's compliment of [[Battle Armor]] squads to board other ships, should need arise.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 1'', pp. 15, 34 Castrum Pocket WarShip - "Stats and other mechanical features."</ref> ==Cargo== ==Cargo== − As a dedicated transport the ''Castrum'' has three cargo bays:<ref name=ETROv1p15-34/> + As a dedicated transport the ''Castrum'' has three cargo bays:<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 1'', pp. 15, 34 Castrum Pocket WarShip - "Cargo Bays and type."</ref> * Bay 1 - [[Small Craft]] (18) - 6 Doors * Bay 1 - [[Small Craft]] (18) - 6 Doors * Bay 2 - [[Battle Armor Bay]] (12 Squads/48 Suits) - 1 Door * Bay 2 - [[Battle Armor Bay]] (12 Squads/48 Suits) - 1 Door Line 72:
Line 72: ==Design Quirks== ==Design Quirks== − The ''Castrum'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]: + The Castrum has the following [[Design Quirks]]; *[[Improved Targeting, Long Range]] *[[Improved Targeting, Long Range]] *[[Large DropShip]] *[[Large DropShip]] *[[Un-streamlined]] *[[Un-streamlined]] − − ==Named Vessels== − :''See: [[:Category:Individual Castrum-class DropShips]]'' ==Notes== ==Notes== − * As of this writing, Castrum's record sheet is only published in ''XTRO: Republic I''.+ As of this writing, there is no MUL Profile for the Castrum and the record sheet is only published in XTRO: Republic I. − * The naval C3 system is the only device that remains listed as [[experimental technology]] as of [[3145]]. Another weapon/equipment listed in the ''Castrum'' as experimental was the improved heavy Gauss rifle, which was re-rated as Tournament Legal/Standard Technology as of [[3081]].<ref>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 206: "Jihad Technology Advancement Table"</ref>+ The Naval C3 System is the only device that remains listed [[Experimental Technology]] as of [[3145]]. + Other weapon/equipment listed in the Castrum as experimental was the Improved Heavy Gauss Rifles which was re-rated as Tournament Legal/Standard Technology as of [[3081]].<ref>''Technical Readout: Prototoypes'', p. 206 Jihad Technology Advancement Table - "Improved Heavy Gauss Rifle rerated from Experimental to Tournament Legal. Naval C3 not listed, thus not changed from Experimental.</ref> ==References== ==References== Line 89:
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{{InfoBoxDropShip | {{InfoBoxDropShip | ||
| image = Castrum.JPG | | image = Castrum.JPG | ||
| − | | name = | + | | name = Castrum Pocket WarShip |
| manufacturer = [[Boeing Interstellar]] | | manufacturer = [[Boeing Interstellar]] | ||
| production year = 3097 | | production year = 3097 | ||
| − | | Use = | + | | Use = Missions |
*Frontline Combatant | *Frontline Combatant | ||
*Command Vessel | *Command Vessel | ||
*Fire Support | *Fire Support | ||
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| Type = Military Spheroid | | Type = Military Spheroid | ||
| Tech Base = Inner Sphere ([[Experimental Technology|Experimental]]) | | Tech Base = Inner Sphere ([[Experimental Technology|Experimental]]) | ||
| − | | Introduced = 3097 | + | | Introduced = 3097 |
| Mass = 100,000 | | Mass = 100,000 | ||
| Structural Integrity = 150 | | Structural Integrity = 150 | ||
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| Fuel (tons) = 1,000 | | Fuel (tons) = 1,000 | ||
| Fuel (days) = 1.84 | | Fuel (days) = 1.84 | ||
| − | | Armament = | + | | Armament = Main Weaponry |
| − | * 8x [[Medium Sub-Capital Cannon]] | + | *8x [[Medium Sub-Capital Cannon|Medium Sub-Capital Cannons]] |
| − | * 36x [[Light Sub-Capital Cannon]] | + | *36x [[Light Sub-Capital Cannon|Light Sub-Capital Cannons]] |
| − | * | + | *8x [[AR-10]]s |
| − | * | + | *48x [[Improved Heavy Gauss Rifles]] |
| − | * 15x [[AMS]] | + | *15x [[AMS]] |
| − | * 3x [[Screen Launcher]] | + | *3x [[Screen Launcher|Screen Launchers]] |
| Armor = '''540 tons heavy ferro-aluminum''' <br> '''Fore:''' 1,305 <br> '''Sides:''' 1,153 <br> '''Aft:''' 1,003 | | Armor = '''540 tons heavy ferro-aluminum''' <br> '''Fore:''' 1,305 <br> '''Sides:''' 1,153 <br> '''Aft:''' 1,003 | ||
| Crew = 110 + 162 bay personnel | | Crew = 110 + 162 bay personnel | ||
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| T&T = | | T&T = | ||
| BV (1.0) = | | BV (1.0) = | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = 67,223<ref | + | | BV (2.0) = 67,223 |
| + | <ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 1'', pp. 15, 34 Castrum Pocket WarShip - "Battle Value 2 on both Record Sheet & Article listing."</ref> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Produced by the [[Republic of the Sphere]], the '''''Castrum''''' | + | Produced by the [[Republic of the Sphere]], the '''''Castrum''-Class Pocket WarShip''', was answer to the nation's need to improve the firepower for their then fledging Border Fleets. The largest combat Dropship ever produced, the Castrum was the brain child of Vice Admiral Christoff Brennan Wright, who backed efforts to develop the ship to fill out the Republic's fleets. Part of the reason was due to many of the Word of Blake designs that the Republic inherited and put into production were reassign to ground based military formations at the time.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 1'', pp. 15, Castrum Pocket WarShip - "Background of the Ship"</ref> |
===History=== | ===History=== | ||
| − | The first notable | + | The first notable usage of the Castrum was at the end of the [[Second Combine-Dominion War]] in [[3101]], where the Republic was called in as special investigators by [[Clan Nova Cat]]. Republic dispatch some Castrums, which served as part of a special fleet that was assembled to traveled to the [[Irece Prefecture]] to protect the investigators and the Nova Cats. These ships would remain in orbit over [[Labrea]] and [[Irece]] maintaining the peace between Ghost Bear invaders and Draconis Combine and their Nova Cat peoples. The presence of the Castrum help maintain the reassuring presence while investigator looked into actions of the war. The ships would remain on station until 3103, where they would return to the Republic and rejoin the Republic's WarShip Command. |
| − | During the [[Capellan Crusades]], | + | During the [[Capellan Crusades]], Castrums assigned to the Fifth and Sixth Border Fleets were used to as deterrents against House Liao back naval forces. However, those fleets commands were cautious in using them. Their presence in large naval formation which helped to keep naval engagements from escalating into large conflict between nations.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 1'', pp. 15, 34 Castrum Pocket WarShip - "Background of the Ship"</ref> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | Launched from Boeing Interstellar's facilities at [[New Earth]], the | + | Launched from Boeing Interstellar's facilities at [[New Earth]], the Castrum unusual size offered challenges in their deployment. The ship is strictly a spaceborne only vessel and to transport them requires two [[Docking Collars]] of a [[JumpShip]]. |
| − | The ship | + | The ship intended to be center of a naval task force, for their mission they were fitted out with [[Naval C3]]. The computers would tie into other Republic vessel using Naval C3 such as newer variants of the [[Achilles]], [[Tiamat]], and [[Dragau II]]-Classes of DropShips and helped to coordinate their collective firepower better. |
| − | The | + | The Castrum's weaponry is arranged similarly to WarShips, where their Sub-Capital Cannons which can be used orbital bombardment or in bracket fire to shoot down incoming smaller spacecraft. Castrum are general geared for long range engagements, using Capital/Subcapital guns along with some of it's conventional weaponry. The ship's are noted for their better than average targeting abilities at long ranges. |
| − | The ship | + | The ship main Capital-grade fire power comes from it's sixteen AR-10 multiple missile launchers mounted in it's front sides of the ship in sets of eight. These launchers have full compliment of [[Killer Whale|Killer Whales]], [[White Shark|White Sharks]] and [[Barracuda]] Missiles. |
| − | + | It's compliment of Medium and Light Sub-Capital Cannons are arrange with the Lights being focus on bow and aft-sides, while the heavier Medium Cannons are mounted in the forward sides with the AR-10 launchers. Anti-Missile Systems are fitted clusters of 5 systems, in each front side facing, and to the aft. For more conventional weaponry, the Castrum relies on it's heavy battery of Improved Heavy Gauss Rifles which are mounted all sides and in the aft aid in protecting the ship from smaller threats as well as assisting taking down large threats. | |
| − | For | + | For it's defenses, the Castrum has large quality of [[Heavy Ferro-Aluminum Armor]], over 540 tons giving the ship amble protection in a prolong fight. Though not necessarily geared to carry fighters, the ship's small craft bay all the ship use it's compliment of [[Battle Armor]] squads to board other ships, should need arise.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 1'', pp. 15, 34 Castrum Pocket WarShip - "Stats and other mechanical features."</ref> |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | As a dedicated transport the ''Castrum'' has three cargo bays:<ref | + | As a dedicated transport the ''Castrum'' has three cargo bays:<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 1'', pp. 15, 34 Castrum Pocket WarShip - "Cargo Bays and type."</ref> |
* Bay 1 - [[Small Craft]] (18) - 6 Doors | * Bay 1 - [[Small Craft]] (18) - 6 Doors | ||
* Bay 2 - [[Battle Armor Bay]] (12 Squads/48 Suits) - 1 Door | * Bay 2 - [[Battle Armor Bay]] (12 Squads/48 Suits) - 1 Door | ||
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==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| − | The | + | The Castrum has the following [[Design Quirks]]; |
*[[Improved Targeting, Long Range]] | *[[Improved Targeting, Long Range]] | ||
*[[Large DropShip]] | *[[Large DropShip]] | ||
*[[Un-streamlined]] | *[[Un-streamlined]] | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | + | As of this writing, there is no MUL Profile for the Castrum and the record sheet is only published in XTRO: Republic I. | |
| − | + | The Naval C3 System is the only device that remains listed [[Experimental Technology]] as of [[3145]]. | |
| + | Other weapon/equipment listed in the Castrum as experimental was the Improved Heavy Gauss Rifles which was re-rated as Tournament Legal/Standard Technology as of [[3081]].<ref>''Technical Readout: Prototoypes'', p. 206 Jihad Technology Advancement Table - "Improved Heavy Gauss Rifle rerated from Experimental to Tournament Legal. Naval C3 not listed, thus not changed from Experimental.</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 1 | + | *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 1]]'' |
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[[Category:DropShip classes]] | [[Category:DropShip classes]] | ||
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[[Category:Assault DropShip classes]] | [[Category:Assault DropShip classes]] | ||
[[Category:Pocket WarShip classes]] | [[Category:Pocket WarShip classes]] | ||
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