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As the [[Liao]]-[[Marik]] technological exchange trickled away as the relationship with the [[Free Worlds League]] waned, the Word of Blake stepped into the role of technological mentor of the Confederation in exchange for administering Capellan [[HPG]] stations. Among the various items they offered was OmniFighter technology in the form of ''Defiance'', which the [[Chancellor]] accepted, offering to split part of the first production runs during the initial production and troubleshooting stage.<ref name=TRO3067-144-145/> | As the [[Liao]]-[[Marik]] technological exchange trickled away as the relationship with the [[Free Worlds League]] waned, the Word of Blake stepped into the role of technological mentor of the Confederation in exchange for administering Capellan [[HPG]] stations. Among the various items they offered was OmniFighter technology in the form of ''Defiance'', which the [[Chancellor]] accepted, offering to split part of the first production runs during the initial production and troubleshooting stage.<ref name=TRO3067-144-145/> | ||
| − | While mounting standard armor, the use of an [[XL | + | While mounting standard armor, the use of an [[XL engine]] frees up 26 tons of pod space for weapons, though like many OmniFighters pod space comes at the cost of heat sinks, with only eleven [[Double Heat Sink]]s fitted to its base chassis.<ref name=TRO3067-144-145/> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
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==Alternate Configurations== | ==Alternate Configurations== | ||
| − | *;Alternate Configuration A : The A configuration is a high-energy strafer, mounting an [[ER PPC]] in each wing supplemented by two nose-mounted ER Medium Lasers. An aft-mounted [[SRM-2]] launcher defends the fighter's rear during dogfights, while eight additional double heat sinks strive to keep the high heat down to prevent the single ton of SRM reloads exploding. BV (1.0) = 1,493<ref name=TRO3067-144-145/><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 93</ref> BV(2.0)=1,628<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 252</ref> | + | *; Alternate Configuration A : The A configuration is a high-energy strafer, mounting an [[ER PPC]] in each wing supplemented by two nose-mounted ER Medium Lasers. An aft-mounted [[SRM-2]] launcher defends the fighter's rear during dogfights, while eight additional double heat sinks strive to keep the high heat down to prevent the single ton of SRM reloads exploding. BV (1.0) = 1,493<ref name=TRO3067-144-145/><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 93</ref> BV(2.0)=1,628<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 252</ref> |
| − | *;Alternate Configuration B : An anti-vehicle ground attack design, the B configuration mounts an [[LB 10-X AC]] in each wing, supplied by a total of four tons of ammunition which allows the fighter to carry both standard slugs and cluster rounds, highly effective in also crippling the delicate control surfaces of [[Aerospace Fighter]]s. BV (1.0) = 1,245<ref name=TRO3067-144-145/> (1,137)<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 94</ref> BV(2.0)=1,298<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 253</ref> | + | *; Alternate Configuration B : An anti-vehicle ground attack design, the B configuration mounts an [[LB 10-X AC]] in each wing, supplied by a total of four tons of ammunition which allows the fighter to carry both standard slugs and cluster rounds, highly effective in also crippling the delicate control surfaces of [[Aerospace Fighter]]s. BV (1.0) = 1,245<ref name=TRO3067-144-145/> (1,137)<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 94</ref> BV(2.0)=1,298<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 253</ref> |
| − | *;Alternate Configuration C : A [[Pulse Laser]] based strafing variant, the C configuration mounts a single [[Large Pulse Laser]] in each wing supported by a trio of Medium Pulse Lasers in the nose. A further two [[Small Pulse Laser]]s are mounted aft, while four additional double heat sinks strive to keep all the waste heat in check. BV (1.0) = 1,198<ref name=TRO3067-144-145/><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 95</ref> BV(2.0)=1,325<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 254</ref> | + | *; Alternate Configuration C : A [[Pulse Laser]] based strafing variant, the C configuration mounts a single [[Large Pulse Laser]] in each wing supported by a trio of Medium Pulse Lasers in the nose. A further two [[Small Pulse Laser]]s are mounted aft, while four additional double heat sinks strive to keep all the waste heat in check. BV (1.0) = 1,198<ref name=TRO3067-144-145/><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 95</ref> BV(2.0)=1,325<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 254</ref> |
| − | *;Alternate Configuration D : A [[Jihad]] era variant, this configuration carries a [[Thunderbolt 10]] in the nose and a [[Large Variable Speed Pulse Laser]] in each wing. BV(2.0)=1,318<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 255</ref> | + | *; Alternate Configuration D : A [[Jihad]] era variant, this configuration carries a [[Thunderbolt 10]] in the nose and a [[Large Variable Speed Pulse Laser]] in each wing. BV(2.0)=1,318<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 255</ref> |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | In German products the unit's proper name was translated to '''Trutz'''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''TTZ-O'''. | + | * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Trutz'''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''TTZ-O'''. |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 07:48, 23 June 2022
- This article is about the OmniFighter. For other uses, see Defiance (disambiguation).
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| Defiance | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Ceres Metals Industries |
| Production Year | 3067[1] |
| Model | DFC-O |
| Class | Medium |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 55 |
| Structural Integrity | |
| Frame | Mujika Aerospace Modular Version 6 |
| Power Plant | Magna 220 XL |
| Fuel | |
| Armament |
Primary Configuration |
| Communications System | Ceres MaserCom Variable 3s |
| Tracking & Targeting System | Dwyerson Upgrade Multitask Version 3 |
| Heat Sinks | 11 Double Heat Sinks |
| BV (1.0) | 1,552[2] 1,528[3] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,863[4] |
Contents
Description
Developed by the Word of Blake and produced by the Capellan Confederation, the Defiance OmniFighter was designed primarily with ground-attack and bombing missions in mind.[2]
As the Liao-Marik technological exchange trickled away as the relationship with the Free Worlds League waned, the Word of Blake stepped into the role of technological mentor of the Confederation in exchange for administering Capellan HPG stations. Among the various items they offered was OmniFighter technology in the form of Defiance, which the Chancellor accepted, offering to split part of the first production runs during the initial production and troubleshooting stage.[2]
While mounting standard armor, the use of an XL engine frees up 26 tons of pod space for weapons, though like many OmniFighters pod space comes at the cost of heat sinks, with only eleven Double Heat Sinks fitted to its base chassis.[2]
Weapons and Equipment
The primary configuration is ideal for strafing runs, mounting two ER Medium Lasers in each wing, supported by twin Medium Pulse Lasers, and bolstered by a Gauss Rifle in the nose. Two ER Small Lasers mounted in the rear discourage pursuit.[2]
Alternate Configurations
- Alternate Configuration A
- The A configuration is a high-energy strafer, mounting an ER PPC in each wing supplemented by two nose-mounted ER Medium Lasers. An aft-mounted SRM-2 launcher defends the fighter's rear during dogfights, while eight additional double heat sinks strive to keep the high heat down to prevent the single ton of SRM reloads exploding. BV (1.0) = 1,493[2][5] BV(2.0)=1,628[6]
- Alternate Configuration B
- An anti-vehicle ground attack design, the B configuration mounts an LB 10-X AC in each wing, supplied by a total of four tons of ammunition which allows the fighter to carry both standard slugs and cluster rounds, highly effective in also crippling the delicate control surfaces of Aerospace Fighters. BV (1.0) = 1,245[2] (1,137)[7] BV(2.0)=1,298[8]
- Alternate Configuration C
- A Pulse Laser based strafing variant, the C configuration mounts a single Large Pulse Laser in each wing supported by a trio of Medium Pulse Lasers in the nose. A further two Small Pulse Lasers are mounted aft, while four additional double heat sinks strive to keep all the waste heat in check. BV (1.0) = 1,198[2][9] BV(2.0)=1,325[10]
- Alternate Configuration D
- A Jihad era variant, this configuration carries a Thunderbolt 10 in the nose and a Large Variable Speed Pulse Laser in each wing. BV(2.0)=1,318[11]
Notes
- In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Trutz. The model code was accordingly changed to TTZ-O.
Gallery
Original Defiance from TRO:3067
References
- ↑ MUL online date for the Defiance (Aerospace Fighter class)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Technical Readout: 3067, pp. 144-145, "Aerospace Fighter Profile"
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 92
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 251
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 93
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 252
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 94
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 253
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 95
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 254
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 255