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{{Update Needed| [[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]}}
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{{InfoBoxDropShip
 
{{InfoBoxDropShip
| image = Dragau II TRO3085S.jpg
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| image = DRAGAU II.JPG
| name = ''Dragau II'' Assault Interceptor
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| name = Dragau II Assault Interceptor
| manufacturer = [[O'Neil Yards|O’Neil Shipyards]]<ref name="TRO:385Sp38+">''Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental'', pp. 38–39: "''Dragau II'' (Assault Intercepter)"</ref>
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| manufacturer = [[O'Neil Yards|O’Neil Shipyards]]
 
| production year=3085
 
| production year=3085
| year reference=<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4089/ MUL online date for the ''Dragau II'']</ref>
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| year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4089/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
| Use = Interceptor
 
| Use = Interceptor
| Type = Military Aerodyne<ref name="TRO:385Sp38+"/>
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| Type = Military Aerodyne
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] ([[Technology Rating|Advanced]])<ref name="TRO:385Sp38+"/>
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| Tech Base = Inner Sphere ([[Advanced Technology|Advanced]])
| Mass = 2,500<ref name="TRO:385Sp38+"/>
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| Mass = 2,500
| Structural Integrity = 15<ref name="TRO:385Sp38+"/>
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| Structural Integrity = 15
| Length = 90<ref name="TRO:385Sp38+"/>
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| Length = 90
| Width = 90<ref name="TRO:385Sp38+"/>
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| Width = 90
| Height = 20<ref name="TRO:385Sp38+"/>
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| Height = 20
| Drive System = Fusion<ref name="TRO:385Sp38+"/>
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| Drive System = Fusion
| Safe Thrust = 3.5 g<ref name="TRO:385Sp38+"/>
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| Safe Thrust = 3.5 g
| Maximum Thrust = 5.5 g<ref name="TRO:385Sp38+"/>
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| Maximum Thrust = 5.5 g
| Fuel (tons) = 174<ref name="TRO:385Sp38+"/>
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| Fuel (tons) = 174
| Fuel (days) = 1.84<ref name="TRO:385Sp38+"/>
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| Fuel (days) = 1.84
| Armament = <span></span>
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| Armament = 2 x [[Heavy Gauss Rifle|Heavy Gauss Rifles]] <br/> 4 x [[Heavy PPC|Heavy PPCs]] <br/> 4 x [[ER PPC|ER PPCs]] <br/> 4 x [[LRM 15]] w/ Art <br/> 10 x [[Large VSP Laser|Large VSP Lasers]] <br/> 2 x [[ER Medium Lasers]] <br/> 6 x [[AMS]]  
* 2x [[Heavy Gauss Rifle]]
 
* 6x [[Heavy PPC]]
 
* 4x [[ER PPC]]
 
* 4x [[LRM 15]] w/[[Artemis IV]]
 
* 10x [[Large VSP Laser]]
 
* 2x [[ER Medium Laser]]
 
* 6x [[AMS]]  
 
 
| Armor = [[Heavy Ferro-Aluminum|Heavy Ferro Aluminum]]
 
| Armor = [[Heavy Ferro-Aluminum|Heavy Ferro Aluminum]]
| Crew = 2 officers <br/> 3 enlisted/non-rated <br/> 8 gunners<ref name="TRO:385Sp38+"/>
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| Crew = 2 Officers <br/> 3 enlisted/non-rate <br/> 8 Gunners
 
| Passengers =  
 
| Passengers =  
| Heat Sinks = 122 (244)<ref name="TRO:385Sp38+"/>
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| Heat Sinks = 122 (244)
 
| BV (1.0) =  
 
| BV (1.0) =  
| BV (2.0) = 14,254<ref name="TRO:385Sp38+"/>
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| BV (2.0) = 14,254<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental'', p. 38 - BV2 for Dragau II.</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
  
  
== Description ==
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==Description==
The '''''Dragau II''''' Class Assault Interceptor is a high speed [[DropShip]] that was adapted by the [[Republic of the Sphere]] for their use by [[3085]]. The ''Dragau II'' is based on the [[Word of Blake]] [[Drone]] design that was used against the Allied Coalition during the final years of the  [[Jihad]]. The ship is configured to use its high speed and forward angled weaponry to hit its opponents.<ref name="TRO:385Sp38+"/>
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The ''Dragau II'' Class Assault Interceptor is a high speed DropShip was adapted by the [[Republic of the Sphere]] for their use by 3085. The ''Dragau II'' is based on the Word of Blake Drone design that was used against Allied Coalition during last years of the  [[Jihad]]. The ship is configured use its high speed and forward angled weaponry to hit its opponents.<ref>''Technical Readout 3085 Supplemental'', p. 38 - Description of Dragau II in Republic service.</ref>  
  
 
===Ship History===
 
===Ship History===
The ''Dragau II'' was originally produced by the CASPAR II Drone, using the ''[[Gazelle]]'' Class DropShip as a basis for the design. The ship took the form of a fighter like appearance, which its controllers took advantage of when it finally saw combat against [[Wolf's Dragoons]]' [[Battle of Mars|invasion]] of [[Terra|Mars]] in [[3067]].  The original Dragau was used in coordinated attacks with other drones in swarm-like packs. During [[Operation SCOUR]], the ship saw significant action fighting during the campaign against the allied coalition forces. Notably during the Liberation of Terra in [[3078]], the ship was noted for one of its damaged units ramming and destroying a ''[[Zechetinu]]''-class WarShip, FSS ''Excalibur''.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 180: "''Dragau II'''s early history"</ref>
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The ''Dragau II'' was originally produced by the CASPER II Drone, using ''[[Gazelle]]'' Class DropShip as basis the design. The ship took the form of a fighter like appearance, which its controllers took advantage of when it finally saw combat against [[Wolf's Dragoons]] [[Battle of Mars|invasion]] of [[Mars]] in [[3067]].  The original Dragau was used in coordinator attacks with other drones attack in swarm like packs. During [[Operation SCOUR]], the ship saw significant action fighting during the campaign against allied coalition forces. Notably during the Liberation of Terra in [[3078]], the ship was noted for one its damaged units ramming and destroying a ''[[Zechetinu]]'' Class WarShip, FSS ''Excalibur''.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 180 - Dragau II's early history.</ref>
  
After the Jihad and the formation of the Republic of the Sphere, the need to build up the RAF required a patrol vessel. Like its larger companion vessel the ''[[Tiamat (DropShip class)|Tiamat]]'', the design was adapted for manned use. Due to the readiness of the [[New Earth]] shipyard, which was geared for the Drone's production, less work was required to get the craft into production. However, converting the ''Dragau'' for manned use was time consuming and called for a complete redesign of the craft as ''Dragau II''. The ''Dragau II'', like its drone predecessor, was designed to use its high-speed and maneuverability to handle enemy opponents. The ship is noted for its cramped crew quarters and its lack of durability for long deployments.<ref name="TRO:385Sp38+"/>
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After the [[Jihad]] and the formation of the Republic of the Sphere, the need to build up the RAF had need patrol vessel. Like its larger companion vessel the ''[[Tiamat]]'', the design was adapted for manned use. Due to readiness of [[New Earth]] shipyard, which were geared for the Drone's production, less work was required get the craft in production. However, converting the ''Dragau'' for manned use was time consuming and called for a complete redesign of the craft as ''Dragau II''. The ''Dragau II'' like its drone predecessor, was design use it high-speed and maneuverability to handle enemy opponents. The ship is noted for its cramp crew quarters and its lack of durability for long deployments.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental'', p. 38 - Dragau II's up to background to 3085.</ref>.
  
== Weapons And Equipment ==
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==Armament and Capacities==
=== Armaments ===
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===Armarments===
The majority of the craft's weaponry is mounted in the forward arcs.<ref name="TRO:385Sp38+"/>
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The majority of the craft's weaponry are mounted in the forward arcs.
  
 
====Nose-Mounted Weapons====
 
====Nose-Mounted Weapons====
The craft's nose weaponry is its six Heavy PPCs and a pair of Heavy Gauss Rifles with 32 rounds of ammunition. The nose is protected by two Anti-Missile Systems with 48 rounds of ammunition. The Heavy PPCs are divided between two separate bays, allowing the ''Dragau'' to split fire to hit multiple fighters, or combine their fire against more resilient targets such as DropShips.<ref name="TRO:385Sp38+"/>
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The craft's nose weaponry is its six Heavy PPCs and a pair of Heavy Gauss Rifles with 32 rounds of ammunition.  
 
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The nose is protected by two Anti-Missile Systems with 48 rounds of ammunition.
 
====Front Left/Right Wings====
 
====Front Left/Right Wings====
Each of the ''Dragau II'''s wing sections features the following weaponry; Two [[Artemis IV]] guided 15-tubed Long-Range Missile Launchers, two ER PPCs and two advance technology Large Variable Speed Pulse Lasers. Each of the LRM launchers is provided with 96 rounds of ammunition.<ref name="TRO:385Sp38+"/>
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Each of the Dragau II's wing sections features the following weaponry; Two [[Artemis IV]] guided 15-tubed Long-Range Missile Launchers, two ER PPCs and two advance technology Large Variable Speed Pulse Lasers.
 
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Each of the LRM launchers is provided with 96 rounds of ammunition.
==== Aft Left/Right Wings ====
 
Only pair of rear facing Large VSP Lasers are mounted in each wing section.<ref name="TRO:385Sp38+"/>
 
  
==== Aft Weapons Bays ====
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====Aft Left/Right Wings====
The aft facing weapons bays include a pair of Large VSP Lasers backed up by two Extended Range Medium Lasers. It also has four Anti-Missile System batteries for point defense.<ref name="TRO:385Sp38+"/>
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Only pair of rear facing Large VSP Lasers are mounted in each wing section.
  
=== Capacities ===
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====Aft Weapons Bays====
The ''Dragau II'''s hull is protected by 66.5 tons of [[Heavy Ferro-Aluminum]] Armor. The ship features a single cargo bay able carry up to 174 tons of supplies for the ship with a single cargo door to provide external access.<ref name="TRO:385Sp38+"/>
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The aft facing weapons bays, include pair of Large VSP Lasers backed up by two Extend Range Medium Lasers.
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It also four Anti-Missile System batteries are provide for point defense.
  
== Variants ==
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===Capacities===
*;''Dragau II'' (3097): This ''Dragau'' version developed in [[Introduction Year::3097]]<ref name="MUL1"/> reduced the size of the cargo bay to 149 tons to make room for a [[Naval C3 System]]. BV (2.0) = 14,573<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 216</ref><ref name="MUL1">[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6819/dragau-ii-assault-interceptor-3097/ MUL online entry for the ''Dragau II'' (3097) variant]</ref>
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The ''Dragau II's'' is protected by 66.5 tons of [[Heavy Ferro-Aluminum]] Armor. The ship features a single cargo by able carry up to 174 tons of supplies for the ship with single cargo door to provide external access.
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<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085 Supplement'', p. 38 - Specs for Weapons and Equipment from Republican version of the Dragau II.</ref>
  
== Related Designs ==
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==Variants==
*[[Dragau|''Dragau'' Assault Interceptor Caspar II Drone]]: The original [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] Caspar II drone version of the ''Dragau''.
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*;''Dragau'' Assault Interceptor Caspar II Drone : The original [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] drone version of the ''[[Dragau]]'' was a faster vessel.  It featured the [[Space Defense System#Word of Blake SDS (Caspar II Systems)|CASPAR II Advanced Smart Robotic Control System]] which provided for a descent robotic gunnery capacity was able move at maximum speed factor of 14 gravities. The ship had slight increase armor protection, while in weapons load out differs with swap in the number craft's AMS systems from manned version's rear to the front. BV(2.0)=14,358<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', pp. 181-182, 211 - Dragau Drone Background & Record Sheet info.</ref>
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
As of this writing, only the Drone and 3097 versions of the ''Dragau'' has a canon published record sheet.  
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As of this writing, only the Drone version of the ''Dragau'' has a canon published record sheet.  
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
 
* ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]''
 
* ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]''
* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]''
 
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental]]''
  
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