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| − | | Introduced = [[2995]] | + | | Introduced = [[2995]] (original version)<br />[[3002]] (downgraded freighter)<br />[[3036]] (final fighter carrier) |
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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 [[ | + | Conceived by [[Clan Snow Raven]] in [[2995]]<ref>MUL entry for "Comitatus JumpShip (4HP)"</ref> as a transport with four [[Docking collar|Hardpoints]], the original ''Comitatus'' design suffered from a flawed hydraulics system and was downgraded to a cargo carrier with two hardpoints in [[3002]].<ref>MUL entry for "Comitatus JumpShip (Cargo)"</ref> In [[3036]] 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 | + | The ''Comitatus'' blurs the distinction between civilian [[JumpShip]]s and [[WarShip]]s. Although it technically falls into the former category, it outguns some [[corvette]]s or smaller [[destroyer]]s 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== | ||
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | The original concept was a heavily armed and armored trader with four | + | The original concept was a heavily armed and armored trader with four docking 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'' vessels 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. This is the established standard version since 3036. |
==Named Vessels== | ==Named Vessels== | ||
Revision as of 16:03, 21 January 2018
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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 (original version) 3002 (downgraded freighter) 3036 (final fighter carrier) |
| 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 |
| 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 | 119.5 tons (Improved Ferro-Aluminum 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] 6,384[2] |
| BV (2.0) | ??? |
Description
Conceived by Clan Snow Raven in 2995[3] as a transport with four Hardpoints, the original Comitatus design suffered from a flawed hydraulics system and was downgraded to a cargo carrier with two hardpoints in 3002.[4] In 3036 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][5]
Armament
The Comitatus blurs the distinction between civilian JumpShips and WarShips. Although it technically falls into the former category, it outguns some 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][5]
Cargo
The upgraded Comitatus design can carry 769 tons of cargo. It can accommodate 25 fighters (or 20 fighters and 5 small craft), and a Star of battle-armored Elementals.[1][5]
Variants
The original concept was a heavily armed and armored trader with four docking 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 vessels with either four hardpoints, or two hardpoints and increased cargo capacity, may still exist.[1][5]
There is no known variant of the Comitatus class since it was redesigned into a Fighter Carrier. This is the established standard version since 3036.
Named Vessels
(See Category:Individual Comitatus-class JumpShips)