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| name = Cockatrice Monitor Platform | | name = Cockatrice Monitor Platform | ||
| manufacturer = | | manufacturer = | ||
+ | | production year=3062 | ||
+ | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/660/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| Use = Monitor<ref name=jhst184>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 184</ref> | | Use = Monitor<ref name=jhst184>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 184</ref> | ||
| Type = Spheroid | | Type = Spheroid | ||
| Tech Base = Inner Sphere (Experimental) | | Tech Base = Inner Sphere (Experimental) | ||
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| Mass = 800 | | Mass = 800 | ||
| Structural Integrity = 15 | | Structural Integrity = 15 | ||
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| BV (2.0) = 4428<ref name=jhst184/> | | BV (2.0) = 4428<ref name=jhst184/> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
− | The '''''Cockatrice''''' monitor platform formed the core of the [[Word of Blake]]'s fixed [[SDS]] defenses. Though technicians originally intended to put the system in a satellite body, simulations showed that the satellites were very fragile stationary targets. By using a hull derived from the [[K-1]] DropShuttle, the defensive platform could avoid enemy fire ( | + | The '''''Cockatrice''''' monitor platform formed the core of the [[Word of Blake]]'s fixed [[SDS]] defenses. Though technicians originally intended to put the system in a satellite body, simulations showed that the satellites were very fragile stationary targets. By using a hull derived from the [[K-1]] DropShuttle, the defensive platform could avoid enemy fire (albeit slowly), mount serious weaponry, and carry enough armor to be a factor in the battle. |
− | The most important piece of equipment on the ''Cockatrice'' is not the armor or weaponry, however. It | + | The most important piece of equipment on the ''Cockatrice'' is not the armor or weaponry, however. It is the Improved [[Advanced Smart Robotic Control System]] that ties the ''Cockatrice'' into an SDS network. By connecting to a [[Drake SDS Control Station]] or other command element, swarms of ''Cockatrice'' Monitors could easily destroy attacking forces. In fact the [[Feng_Huang#Named_Vessels|CCS ''Franco Martell'']] was destroyed by a swarm of ''Cockatrice'' platforms over [[Halloran V]].<ref name=jhst184/> |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
− | The ''Cockatrice'' exists to bring its Piranha Sub-Capital Missile launcher into play. Though each missile isn't deadly by itself, a WarShip caught in the middle of several ''Cockatrice'' platforms will quickly find itself taking serious damage. Even after the Piranha's magazine is empty the platform remains a threat. The Large Pulse Lasers and LRMs provide additional protection against enemy | + | The ''Cockatrice'' exists to bring its Piranha Sub-Capital Missile launcher into play. Though each missile isn't deadly by itself, a WarShip caught in the middle of several ''Cockatrice'' platforms will quickly find itself taking serious damage. Even after the Piranha's magazine is empty the platform remains a threat. The Large Pulse Lasers and LRMs provide additional protection against enemy [[aerospace fighter]]s. Light Gauss Rifles allow the ''Cockatrice'' to engage larger targets at a longer range, while simultaneously allowing the craft to shed heat. Finally, the Laser AMS scattered through nearly every arc will destroy incoming missiles while devoting ammunition space to weapons. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
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Revision as of 11:29, 27 July 2022
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Cockatrice Monitor Platform | |
Production information | |
Manufacturer | |
Production Year | 3062[1] |
Use | Monitor[2] |
Type | Spheroid |
Tech Base | Inner Sphere (Experimental) |
Technical specifications | |
Mass | 800 tons |
Structural Integrity | 15 |
Length | 35 meters |
Width | 35 meters |
Height | meters |
Safe Thrust | 1 |
Max Thrust | 2 |
Fuel (tons) | 10 |
Fuel (days) | |
Armament |
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Armor | 41 tons Heavy Ferro-Aluminum |
Crew | 0 |
Passengers | 0 |
Heat Sinks | 68 Double Heat Sinks |
BV (2.0) | 4428[2] |
Description
The Cockatrice monitor platform formed the core of the Word of Blake's fixed SDS defenses. Though technicians originally intended to put the system in a satellite body, simulations showed that the satellites were very fragile stationary targets. By using a hull derived from the K-1 DropShuttle, the defensive platform could avoid enemy fire (albeit slowly), mount serious weaponry, and carry enough armor to be a factor in the battle.
The most important piece of equipment on the Cockatrice is not the armor or weaponry, however. It is the Improved Advanced Smart Robotic Control System that ties the Cockatrice into an SDS network. By connecting to a Drake SDS Control Station or other command element, swarms of Cockatrice Monitors could easily destroy attacking forces. In fact the CCS Franco Martell was destroyed by a swarm of Cockatrice platforms over Halloran V.[2]
Armament
The Cockatrice exists to bring its Piranha Sub-Capital Missile launcher into play. Though each missile isn't deadly by itself, a WarShip caught in the middle of several Cockatrice platforms will quickly find itself taking serious damage. Even after the Piranha's magazine is empty the platform remains a threat. The Large Pulse Lasers and LRMs provide additional protection against enemy aerospace fighters. Light Gauss Rifles allow the Cockatrice to engage larger targets at a longer range, while simultaneously allowing the craft to shed heat. Finally, the Laser AMS scattered through nearly every arc will destroy incoming missiles while devoting ammunition space to weapons.
Variants
No variants of the Cockatrice are known to exist.
References
- ↑ MUL online date for the Cockatrice
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 184