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| Heat Sinks = 122 (244) | | Heat Sinks = 122 (244) | ||
| Structural Integrity = 1 | | Structural Integrity = 1 | ||
| − | | BV (1.0) = 6,354 | + | | BV (1.0) = 6,354<ref name=TRO3057R>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', pp. 114-115, "Comitatus Profile"</ref> |
| BV (2.0) = ??? | | BV (2.0) = ??? | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Conceived by [[Clan]] [[Snow Raven]] as a transport with four [[Docking collar|Hardpoints]], the original ''Comitatus'' design suffered from a flawed hydraulics system. In [[3035]] the design was completely changed into its current form, from a heavily armed transporter to a fighter carrier that could defend [[Jump Point]]s in the fashion of a light [[WarShip]]. This concept of mobile firebase proved successful and within ten years, the majority of all existing ''Comitatus'' class vessels were converted to the new specifications. | + | Conceived by [[Clan]] [[Snow Raven]] as a transport with four [[Docking collar|Hardpoints]], the original ''Comitatus'' design suffered from a flawed hydraulics system. In [[3035]] the design was completely changed into its current form, from a heavily armed transporter to a fighter carrier that could defend [[Jump Point]]s in the fashion of a light [[WarShip]]. This concept of mobile firebase proved successful and within ten years, the majority of all existing ''Comitatus'' class vessels were converted to the new specifications.<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref name=TRO3057>''Technical Readout: 3057'', pp. 116-117, "Comitatus Profile"</ref> |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | The ''Comitatus'' blurs the distinction between civilian [[JumpShip]]s and [[WarShip]]s. Although it technically falls into the former category, it outguns Corvettes or smaller Destroyers and its ferro-aluminum armor is exceptionally heavy for a JumpShip. As a designated fighter carrier it is equipped with 20 fighter bays holding two Stars of [[OmniFighters]], and five assault shuttles in a separate shuttle bay. | + | The ''Comitatus'' blurs the distinction between civilian [[JumpShip]]s and [[WarShip]]s. Although it technically falls into the former category, it outguns Corvettes or smaller Destroyers and its ferro-aluminum armor is exceptionally heavy for a JumpShip. As a designated fighter carrier it is equipped with 20 fighter bays holding two Stars of [[OmniFighters]], and five assault shuttles in a separate shuttle bay.<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref name=TRO3057/> |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | The upgraded ''Comitatus'' design can carry 769 tons of cargo. It can accomodate 25 fighters (or 20 fighters and 5 small craft), and a Star of battle-armored [[Elemental]]s. | + | The upgraded ''Comitatus'' design can carry 769 tons of cargo. It can accomodate 25 fighters (or 20 fighters and 5 small craft), and a Star of battle-armored [[Elemental]]s.<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref name=TRO3057/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | The original concept was a heavily armed and armored trader with four Hardpoints. Problems with the hydraulics system led to the two aft Hardpoints being removed on most of these, and replaced with cargo space. A few of these early ''Comitatus'' prototypes with either four Hardpoints or two Hardpoints and increased cargo capacity may still exist. | + | The original concept was a heavily armed and armored trader with four Hardpoints. Problems with the hydraulics system led to the two aft Hardpoints being removed on most of these, and replaced with cargo space. A few of these early ''Comitatus'' prototypes with either four Hardpoints or two Hardpoints and increased cargo capacity may still exist.<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref name=TRO3057/> |
There is no known variant of the ''Comitatus'' class since it was redesigned into a Fighter Carrier. | There is no known variant of the ''Comitatus'' class since it was redesigned into a Fighter Carrier. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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| − | *''[[Technical Readout 3057]]'' | + | ==Bibliography== |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout | + | *''[[Technical Readout 3057]]'' |
| + | *''[[Technical Readout 3057 Revised]]'' | ||
| − | [[Category:JumpShips| | + | [[Category:JumpShips|Comitatus]] |
Revision as of 17:03, 14 December 2011
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| Comitatus Class JumpShip | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | unknown (Clans) |
| Use | Fighter carrier |
| Tech Base | Clan |
| Cost | ? |
| Introduced | 2995 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 250,000 tons |
| Length | 680 meters |
| Sail Diameter | 1150 meters |
| Fuel | 460 tons (1,150) |
| Burn Rate | 39.52 |
| Top Thrust | 0.1 G (0.2G Thrust) |
| Sail Integrity | 4 |
| KF Drive Integrity | 5 |
| LF Battery | None |
| Armament | 6 ER Large Lasers, 6 ER Medium Lasers, 2 ER PPCs, 6 Large Pulse Lasers, 6 Medium Pulse Lasers, 12 Anti-Missile Systems, 2 Gauss Rifles, 2 Ultra AC/20, 12 LRM-20 with Artemis IV FCS, 6 Streak SRM-6. |
| Armor | ??? |
| DropShip Capacity | 1 |
| Crew | 45 crew |
| Grav Decks | 1 x 95 meters diameter |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 4 Life Boats |
| Heat Sinks | 122 (244) |
| Structural Integrity | 1 |
| BV (1.0) | 6,354[1] |
| BV (2.0) | ??? |
Description
Conceived by Clan Snow Raven as a transport with four Hardpoints, the original Comitatus design suffered from a flawed hydraulics system. In 3035 the design was completely changed into its current form, from a heavily armed transporter to a fighter carrier that could defend Jump Points in the fashion of a light WarShip. This concept of mobile firebase proved successful and within ten years, the majority of all existing Comitatus class vessels were converted to the new specifications.[1][2]
Armament
The Comitatus blurs the distinction between civilian JumpShips and WarShips. Although it technically falls into the former category, it outguns Corvettes or smaller Destroyers and its ferro-aluminum armor is exceptionally heavy for a JumpShip. As a designated fighter carrier it is equipped with 20 fighter bays holding two Stars of OmniFighters, and five assault shuttles in a separate shuttle bay.[1][2]
Cargo
The upgraded Comitatus design can carry 769 tons of cargo. It can accomodate 25 fighters (or 20 fighters and 5 small craft), and a Star of battle-armored Elementals.[1][2]
Variants
The original concept was a heavily armed and armored trader with four Hardpoints. Problems with the hydraulics system led to the two aft Hardpoints being removed on most of these, and replaced with cargo space. A few of these early Comitatus prototypes with either four Hardpoints or two Hardpoints and increased cargo capacity may still exist.[1][2]
There is no known variant of the Comitatus class since it was redesigned into a Fighter Carrier.