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{{InfoBoxJumpShip | {{InfoBoxJumpShip | ||
| − | |image=Chimeisho. | + | |image=Chimeisho JS TRO3057r.png |
| − | | Name = Chimeisho | + | | Name = ''Chimeisho''-class JumpShip |
| − | | Manufacturer = [[Kurita Combine Munitions Corporation]] | + | | Manufacturer = [[Kurita Combine Munitions Corporation]]<ref name=TRO3057R>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', pp. 100-101, "Chimeisho Profile"</ref> |
| Use = Mercantile, Military | | Use = Mercantile, Military | ||
| − | | Cost = | + | | Cost = |
| Introduced = [[3056]] | | Introduced = [[3056]] | ||
| Tech Base = Star League | | Tech Base = Star League | ||
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| Length = 645 meters | | Length = 645 meters | ||
| Sail Diameter = 1070 meters | | Sail Diameter = 1070 meters | ||
| − | | Fuel = 600 tons | + | | Fuel = 600 tons |
| Burn Rate = 39.52 | | Burn Rate = 39.52 | ||
| Top Thrust = 0.1 Gs | | Top Thrust = 0.1 Gs | ||
| Line 16: | Line 16: | ||
| KF Drive Integrity = 5 | | KF Drive Integrity = 5 | ||
| LF Battery = Yes | | LF Battery = Yes | ||
| − | | Armament = 4x [[ER | + | | Armament = <span></span> |
| − | | Armor = 54.5 tons | + | * 4x [[ER large laser]] |
| + | * 4x [[large pulse laser]] | ||
| + | | Armor = 54.5 tons [[Armor (Capital)|standard]] | ||
| DropShip Capacity = 2 | | DropShip Capacity = 2 | ||
| − | | Crew = 30 | + | | Crew = 30<ref name=TRO3057R/> |
| + | * 5 Officers | ||
| + | * 23 Enlisted | ||
| + | * 2 Gunners | ||
| + | ---- | ||
| + | Bay Personnel: 20 | ||
| Grav Decks = 1 x (95 meters diameter) | | Grav Decks = 1 x (95 meters diameter) | ||
| − | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 5 | + | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 0/5 |
| − | | Heat Sinks = 122 | + | | Heat Sinks = 122 [[heat sink|single]] |
| Structural Integrity = 1 | | Structural Integrity = 1 | ||
| − | | BV (1.0) = 1,544<ref name=TRO3057R | + | | BV (1.0) = 1,544<ref name=TRO3057R/><br>1,921<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 271</ref> |
| − | | BV (2.0) = | + | | BV (2.0) = |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | After the [[War of 3039]], the [[Kurita Combine Munitions Corporation]] made use of state grants to repair and reactivate the Izumi | + | After the [[War of 3039]], the [[Kurita Combine Munitions Corporation]] made use of state grants to repair and reactivate the [[Izumi JumpShips]] yards at [[Altair]] that had been left derelict since the [[First Succession War]]. Here, production started on an all-new [[JumpShip]] class, the '''''Chimeisho'''''.<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref name=TRO3057>''Technical Readout: 3057'', pp. 102-103, "Chimeisho Profile"</ref> |
| − | The design of the new ''Chimeisho'' class is reminiscent of the [[Star League]]-era ''[[Tramp]]'' class, production of which had incidentally been resumed in the [[Free Worlds League]] at around the same time: | + | The design of the new ''Chimeisho'' class is reminiscent of the [[Star League]]-era ''[[Tramp]]'' class, production of which had incidentally been resumed in the [[Free Worlds League]] at around the same time: both are civilian ships with negligible armor yet equipped with a modest array of space weaponry. Accordingly, they suffer from the same drawback, a mediocre [[DropShip]] capacity for their size and maintenance cost especially when compared to unarmed ships of similar size (namely the ''[[Star Lord (JumpShip class)|Star Lord]]'' class). The 30 crew members share double-occupancy cabins, though senior officers are afforded their own shower and toilets. A recreation area stocked with the latest entertainment systems was hoped to offset the cramped cabins, though did not have the intended effect.<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref name=TRO3057/> |
| − | However, the ''Chimeisho'' is notable for mounting a [[Lithium-Fusion Battery]], a system normally only found on [[ComStar]]'s secrecy-shrouded ''[[Magellan]]'' class outside the [[ | + | However, the ''Chimeisho'' is notable for mounting a [[Lithium-Fusion Battery]], a system normally only found on [[ComStar]]'s secrecy-shrouded ''[[Magellan (JumpShip class)|Magellan]]'' class outside the [[Clans]], and [[WarShips]]. This rare, unusual, and expensive system allows the ''Chimeisho'' to store the energy for a second jump without the necessity to recharge between jumps.<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref name=TRO3057/> |
| − | By [[3057]], only two ''Chimeisho''s had been built. The [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]] purchased both and also all others scheduled to be built through 3062. | + | By [[3057]], only two ''Chimeisho''s had been built. The [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]] purchased both and also all others scheduled to be built through 3062.<ref name=TRO3057R/> The [[DCA]] desperately needed ships with Lithium-Fusion (LF) batteries to supply [[Wolcott]], their staging point and forward operations base behind Clan lines since 3050. Since [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] blockaded both [[jump point|Jump Points]], the Combine required such ships to jump to a Pirate point within the system, deploy its DropShips, dock outbound DropShips, and jump back (usually to [[Luthien]]) before enemy patrols could find and engage the ship at the Pirate point. |
| + | |||
| + | The ''Chimeisho'' continued serving the Combine into the [[32nd century]].<ref name=ID55>''Iron Dawn'', chapter 8, p. 55</ref> | ||
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | Four [[ER Large | + | Four [[ER Large Lasers]] and [[Large Pulse Lasers]] each give the ''Chimeisho'' the overall firepower of a medium [[aerospace fighter]] or a small DropShip, spread over several distinct firing arcs. Together with the thin armor, this is barely enough to fend off a fighter attack. The vessel will face serious damage if entered into combat but can unexpectedly damage any attacker, befit its intended use.<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref name=TRO3057/> |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | The ''Chimeisho'' | + | The ''Chimeisho's '' four [[Small Craft]] bays typically hold a pair of [[ST-46]] shuttles and a pair of light fighters.<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref name=TRO3057/> |
| + | |||
| + | * Bay 1: [[Small craft]] (4), 2 Doors | ||
| + | * Bay 2: Cargo (362.5 tons), 1 Door | ||
| + | * Bay 3: Cargo (362.5 tons), 1 Door | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | + | No variants of the ''Chimeisho'' are known. | |
==Named Vessels== | ==Named Vessels== | ||
(See [[:Category:Individual Chimeisho-class JumpShips]]) | (See [[:Category:Individual Chimeisho-class JumpShips]]) | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Gallery== | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | Image:Chimeisho JS TRO3057r.png|Original ''Chimeisho'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3057|TRO:3057]]'' | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
*''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' | *''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Iron Dawn]] | ||
*''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' | ||
*''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' | ||
Latest revision as of 17:51, 22 April 2024
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| Chimeisho-class JumpShip | |
|---|---|
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Kurita Combine Munitions Corporation[1] |
| Use | Mercantile, Military |
| Tech Base | Star League |
| Introduced | 3056 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 245,000 tons |
| Length | 645 meters |
| Sail Diameter | 1070 meters |
| Fuel | 600 tons |
| Burn Rate | 39.52 |
| Top Thrust | 0.1 Gs |
| Sail Integrity | 4 |
| KF Drive Integrity | 5 |
| LF Battery | Yes |
| Armament | |
| Armor | 54.5 tons standard |
| DropShip Capacity | 2 |
| Crew | 30[1]
Bay Personnel: 20 |
| Grav Decks | 1 x (95 meters diameter) |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 0/5 |
| Heat Sinks | 122 single |
| Structural Integrity | 1 |
| BV (1.0) | 1,544[1] 1,921[2] |
Contents
Description[edit]
After the War of 3039, the Kurita Combine Munitions Corporation made use of state grants to repair and reactivate the Izumi JumpShips yards at Altair that had been left derelict since the First Succession War. Here, production started on an all-new JumpShip class, the Chimeisho.[1][3]
The design of the new Chimeisho class is reminiscent of the Star League-era Tramp class, production of which had incidentally been resumed in the Free Worlds League at around the same time: both are civilian ships with negligible armor yet equipped with a modest array of space weaponry. Accordingly, they suffer from the same drawback, a mediocre DropShip capacity for their size and maintenance cost especially when compared to unarmed ships of similar size (namely the Star Lord class). The 30 crew members share double-occupancy cabins, though senior officers are afforded their own shower and toilets. A recreation area stocked with the latest entertainment systems was hoped to offset the cramped cabins, though did not have the intended effect.[1][3]
However, the Chimeisho is notable for mounting a Lithium-Fusion Battery, a system normally only found on ComStar's secrecy-shrouded Magellan class outside the Clans, and WarShips. This rare, unusual, and expensive system allows the Chimeisho to store the energy for a second jump without the necessity to recharge between jumps.[1][3]
By 3057, only two Chimeishos had been built. The Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery purchased both and also all others scheduled to be built through 3062.[1] The DCA desperately needed ships with Lithium-Fusion (LF) batteries to supply Wolcott, their staging point and forward operations base behind Clan lines since 3050. Since Clan Smoke Jaguar blockaded both Jump Points, the Combine required such ships to jump to a Pirate point within the system, deploy its DropShips, dock outbound DropShips, and jump back (usually to Luthien) before enemy patrols could find and engage the ship at the Pirate point.
The Chimeisho continued serving the Combine into the 32nd century.[4]
Armament[edit]
Four ER Large Lasers and Large Pulse Lasers each give the Chimeisho the overall firepower of a medium aerospace fighter or a small DropShip, spread over several distinct firing arcs. Together with the thin armor, this is barely enough to fend off a fighter attack. The vessel will face serious damage if entered into combat but can unexpectedly damage any attacker, befit its intended use.[1][3]
Cargo[edit]
The Chimeisho's four Small Craft bays typically hold a pair of ST-46 shuttles and a pair of light fighters.[1][3]
- Bay 1: Small craft (4), 2 Doors
- Bay 2: Cargo (362.5 tons), 1 Door
- Bay 3: Cargo (362.5 tons), 1 Door
Variants[edit]
No variants of the Chimeisho are known.
Named Vessels[edit]
(See Category:Individual Chimeisho-class JumpShips)
Gallery[edit]
Original Chimeisho from TRO:3057