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| − | | image = | + | | image = Dragau II TRO3085S.jpg |
| name = ''Dragau II'' Assault Interceptor | | name = ''Dragau II'' Assault Interceptor | ||
| − | | manufacturer = [[O'Neil Yards|O’Neil Shipyards]]<ref name="TRO:385Sp38+">''Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental'', pp. | + | | manufacturer = [[O'Neil Yards|O’Neil Shipyards]]<ref name="TRO:385Sp38+">''Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental'', pp. 38–39: "''Dragau II'' (Assault Intercepter)"</ref> |
| production year=3085 | | production year=3085 | ||
| − | | year reference=<ref> | + | | year reference=<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4089/ MUL online date for the ''Dragau II'']</ref> |
| Use = Interceptor | | Use = Interceptor | ||
| Type = Military Aerodyne<ref name="TRO:385Sp38+"/> | | Type = Military Aerodyne<ref name="TRO:385Sp38+"/> | ||
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| Fuel (tons) = 174<ref name="TRO:385Sp38+"/> | | Fuel (tons) = 174<ref name="TRO:385Sp38+"/> | ||
| Fuel (days) = 1.84<ref name="TRO:385Sp38+"/> | | Fuel (days) = 1.84<ref name="TRO:385Sp38+"/> | ||
| − | | Armament = | + | | Armament = <span></span> |
| − | 2x [[Heavy Gauss Rifle | + | * 2x [[Heavy Gauss Rifle]] |
| − | 6x [[Heavy PPC | + | * 6x [[Heavy PPC]] |
| − | 4x [[ER PPC | + | * 4x [[ER PPC]] |
| − | 4x [[LRM 15]] w/[[Artemis IV]] | + | * 4x [[LRM 15]] w/[[Artemis IV]] |
| − | 10x [[Large VSP Laser | + | * 10x [[Large VSP Laser]] |
| − | 2x [[ER Medium | + | * 2x [[ER Medium Laser]] |
| − | 6x [[AMS]] | + | * 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+"/> | | Crew = 2 officers <br/> 3 enlisted/non-rated <br/> 8 gunners<ref name="TRO:385Sp38+"/> | ||
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== Description == | == 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 Allied Coalition during the final years of the [[Jihad]]. | + | 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+"/> |
===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 ''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> |
| − | After the Jihad and the formation of the Republic of the Sphere, the need to build up the RAF required a patrol vessel. | + | 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+"/> |
== Weapons And Equipment == | == Weapons And Equipment == | ||
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====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+"/> | + | 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+"/> |
====Front Left/Right Wings==== | ====Front Left/Right Wings==== | ||
| − | Each of the ''Dragau II' | + | 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+"/> |
==== Aft Left/Right Wings ==== | ==== Aft Left/Right Wings ==== | ||
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=== Capacities === | === Capacities === | ||
| − | The ''Dragau II' | + | 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+"/> |
== Variants == | == Variants == | ||
| − | *;''Dragau'' | + | *;''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> |
| − | * | + | == Related Designs == |
| + | *[[Dragau|''Dragau'' Assault Interceptor Caspar II Drone]]: The original [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] Caspar II drone version of the ''Dragau''. | ||
| − | == Notes == | + | ==Notes== |
As of this writing, only the Drone and 3097 versions of the ''Dragau'' has a canon published record sheet. | As of this writing, only the Drone and 3097 versions of the ''Dragau'' has a canon published record sheet. | ||
| − | == References == | + | ==References== |
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| − | == Bibliography == | + | ==Bibliography== |
* ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]'' | * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]'' | ||
* ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | ||
Latest revision as of 23:36, 22 February 2024
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| Dragau II Assault Interceptor | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | O’Neil Shipyards[1] |
| Production Year | 3085[2] |
| Use | Interceptor |
| Type | Military Aerodyne[1] |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere (Advanced)[1] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 2,500[1] tons |
| Structural Integrity | 15[1] |
| Length | 90[1] meters |
| Width | 90[1] meters |
| Height | 20[1] meters |
| Drive System | Fusion[1] |
| Safe Thrust | 3.5 g[1] |
| Max Thrust | 5.5 g[1] |
| Fuel (tons) | 174[1] |
| Fuel (days) | 1.84[1] |
| Armament |
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| Armor | Heavy Ferro Aluminum |
| Crew | 2 officers 3 enlisted/non-rated 8 gunners[1] |
| Heat Sinks | 122 (244)[1] |
| BV (2.0) | 14,254[1] |
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Description[edit]
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.[1]
Ship History[edit]
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' invasion of 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.[3]
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, 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.[1]
Weapons And Equipment[edit]
Armaments[edit]
The majority of the craft's weaponry is mounted in the forward arcs.[1]
Nose-Mounted Weapons[edit]
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.[1]
Front Left/Right Wings[edit]
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.[1]
Aft Left/Right Wings[edit]
Only pair of rear facing Large VSP Lasers are mounted in each wing section.[1]
Aft Weapons Bays[edit]
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.[1]
Capacities[edit]
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.[1]
Variants[edit]
- Dragau II (3097)
- This Dragau version developed in 3097[4] reduced the size of the cargo bay to 149 tons to make room for a Naval C3 System. BV (2.0) = 14,573[5][4]
Related Designs[edit]
- Dragau Assault Interceptor Caspar II Drone: The original experimental Caspar II drone version of the Dragau.
Notes[edit]
As of this writing, only the Drone and 3097 versions of the Dragau has a canon published record sheet.
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 1.23 Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental, pp. 38–39: "Dragau II (Assault Intercepter)"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Dragau II
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 180: "Dragau II's early history"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 MUL online entry for the Dragau II (3097) variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 216