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− | * ''Upgrade'' - Projected to launch in 3058, this version of the Fortress replaces the normal Heat Sinks with fewer double heat sinks and uses the extra tonnage to greatly improve the weapons load of the Dropship | + | * ''Upgrade'' - Projected to launch in 3058, this version of the Fortress replaces the normal Heat Sinks with fewer double heat sinks and uses the extra tonnage to greatly improve the weapons load of the Dropship. First, two [[AC/5]]s, four [[Medium Lasers]] and two [[SRM-6]]s were stripped out, making room for upgrading the PPCs to [[ER PPC]]s, adding [[Artemis IV]] to all the remaining missile launchers. Further, the Large Lasers were upgraded to [[ER Large Laser|ER]] and ten of the remaining Medium Lasers were upgraded to [[Medium Pulse Laser]]. Finally, to help round out the new weapons load, two [[Gauss Rifle]]s were added to give the Dropship more long range punch. |
==References== | ==References== |
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Fortress | |
Production information | |
Manufacturer | Semier Data Tron |
Use | Assault Ship |
Type | Spheroid |
Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
Technical specifications | |
Mass | 6,000 tons |
Structural Integrity | |
Length | 112 meters |
Width | meters |
Height | meters |
Drive System | Anacon B500 |
Safe Thrust | |
Max Thrust | |
Fuel (tons) | |
Fuel (days) | |
Armament | 6 x PPCs 2 x AC/20s 5 x AC/5s 4 x LRM-20s 4 x LRM-10s 6 x SRM-6s 8 x Large Lasers 16 x Medium Lasers 1 x Long Tom III Cannon |
Armor | Standard |
Crew | 42 |
Heat Sinks | 131 (single) |
Contents
Description
Armament
The Fortress is noted for is heavy armament and armor, being as heavily armored as the larger Overlord and better armed. The heavy weapons of this loadout are the two massive AC/20s, six PPCs, four LRM-20s and eight Large Lasers. These impressive weapons are backed up by five lighter AC/5s, six SRM-6s, four LRM-10s, and sixteen Medium Lasers. The capstone of this impressive load out, is a weapon rarely seen on dropships, the massive Long Tom III artillery cannon that allows the Fortress to back up it's mixed battalion no matter where they are.
Cargo
Variants
- Upgrade - Projected to launch in 3058, this version of the Fortress replaces the normal Heat Sinks with fewer double heat sinks and uses the extra tonnage to greatly improve the weapons load of the Dropship. First, two AC/5s, four Medium Lasers and two SRM-6s were stripped out, making room for upgrading the PPCs to ER PPCs, adding Artemis IV to all the remaining missile launchers. Further, the Large Lasers were upgraded to ER and ten of the remaining Medium Lasers were upgraded to Medium Pulse Laser. Finally, to help round out the new weapons load, two Gauss Rifles were added to give the Dropship more long range punch.