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| image = Gorgon Carrier.jpg | | image = Gorgon Carrier.jpg | ||
| name = ''Gorgon'' | | name = ''Gorgon'' | ||
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| Type = Military Aerodyne | | Type = Military Aerodyne | ||
| Tech Base = Inner Sphere | | Tech Base = Inner Sphere | ||
| − | | Introduced = [[3096]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', p. 53 Gorgon Carrier - Introduction date.</ref> | + | | Introduced = [[3096]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', p. 53: Gorgon Carrier - Introduction date.</ref> |
| Mass = 6,800 | | Mass = 6,800 | ||
| Structural Integrity = 12 | | Structural Integrity = 12 | ||
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| Fuel (tons) = 500 tons | | Fuel (tons) = 500 tons | ||
| Fuel (days) = 271.7 days | | Fuel (days) = 271.7 days | ||
| − | | Armament = | + | | Armament = <span></span> |
| − | *3x [[ER PPC | + | * 3x [[ER PPC]] |
| − | * 3x [[Gauss rifle]] | + | * 3x [[Gauss rifle]] |
| − | *4x [[LRM 15 | + | * 4x [[LRM 15]] w/ [[Artemis IV]] |
| − | *2x [[Heavy PPC | + | * 2x [[Heavy PPC]] |
| − | *2x [[Large Pulse | + | * 2x [[Large Pulse Laser]] |
| − | *9x [[AMS]] | + | * 9x [[AMS]] |
| Armor = [[Ferro-Aluminum]] | | Armor = [[Ferro-Aluminum]] | ||
| Crew = 3 Officers <br/> 3 Enlisted/No-Rates <br/> 4 Gunners <br/> 36 Bay personnel | | Crew = 3 Officers <br/> 3 Enlisted/No-Rates <br/> 4 Gunners <br/> 36 Bay personnel | ||
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| Heat Sinks = 88 [[Double Heat Sinks]] | | Heat Sinks = 88 [[Double Heat Sinks]] | ||
| BV (1.0) = | | BV (1.0) = | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = 6,133<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', pp. 53 | + | | BV (2.0) = 6,133<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', pp. 53, 99: Gorgon Carrier - BV2.</ref><ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6522/gorgon-carrier-standard Gorgon Class DropShip profile on the MUL with BV2.]</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 266</ref> |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Designed by elements of the former [[Free Worlds League]] near the end of the [[thirty-first century]], the '''''Gorgon'''''-class [[DropShip]] is a medium sized fighter carrier. The class first appeared in [[3096]] and was intended to act as an interdiction vessel, with its fighter complement as its primary means of carrying out its missions. The ship would serve the splintered Free Worlds League well into [[thirty-second century|mid thirty-second century]] and continues to serve the partially reunited [[House Marik]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', pp. 52 | + | Designed by elements of the former [[Free Worlds League]] near the end of the [[thirty-first century]], the '''''Gorgon'''''-class [[DropShip]] is a medium sized fighter carrier. The class first appeared in [[3096]] and was intended to act as an interdiction vessel, with its fighter complement as its primary means of carrying out its missions. The ship would serve the splintered Free Worlds League well into [[thirty-second century|mid thirty-second century]] and continues to serve the partially reunited [[House Marik]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', pp. 52, 99: Gorgon Carrier - Background.</ref> |
==Armament and Capacities== | ==Armament and Capacities== | ||
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Often deployed in place of assault or "Pocket WarShip" type DropShips, the ''Gorgon'' is fitted with 51.5 tons of [[Ferro-Aluminum Armor]] to allow it to survive the rigors of these combat engagements. Its armor is spread almost evenly over the hull with slightly more emphasis on protecting the nose and wing sections. | Often deployed in place of assault or "Pocket WarShip" type DropShips, the ''Gorgon'' is fitted with 51.5 tons of [[Ferro-Aluminum Armor]] to allow it to survive the rigors of these combat engagements. Its armor is spread almost evenly over the hull with slightly more emphasis on protecting the nose and wing sections. | ||
| − | The class was designed to be a modern version of the ancient ''[[Titan ( | + | The class was designed to be a modern version of the ancient ''[[Titan (DropShip class)|Titan]]''-class fighter carrier DropShip, with its ability to deploy three [[Squadron|aerospace fighter squadrons]]. One of the ship's unique features is the cargo bay running the length of the hull, which can hold a thousand tons of cargo to sustain its fighter complement and itself. However, during course of its active use, many ships would have their cargo bays modified into an [[Internal Bomb Bay|internal bomb bay]], effectively allowing the ''Gorgon'' to act as massive bomber carrying aerospace craft that could deliver devastating bombing runs to both space and ground targets. |
| − | The ship's weaponry includes three [[Extended Range Particle Projector Cannon|Extended-Range PPC]]s and three [[Gauss rifle]]s with 48 rounds of ammunition in the nose section. Two weapons bays provide the ship with a powerful punch, along with its wing sections which include a [[Heavy PPC]] and a pair of [[Artemis IV]]-guided [[LRM-15|15-tubed Long-Range Missile launchers]] with 48 volleys worth of fire. From these wing arcs six [[ | + | The ship's weaponry includes three [[Extended-Range Particle Projector Cannon|Extended-Range PPC]]s and three [[Gauss rifle]]s with 48 rounds of ammunition in the nose section. Two weapons bays provide the ship with a powerful punch, along with its wing sections which include a [[Heavy PPC]] and a pair of [[Artemis IV]]-guided [[LRM-15|15-tubed Long-Range Missile launchers]] with 48 volleys worth of fire. From these wing arcs, six [[anti-missile system]]s (3 per wing section) provided a screen of point defense fire against small- to capital-scale missiles. The ''Gorgon''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s aft weaponry included a pair of Artemis IV FCS-controlled 15-tube LRMs and three more anti-missile systems.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', pp. 52–53, 99: "Gorgon Carrier"</ref> |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League]]'' | ||
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[[Category:DropShip classes]] | [[Category:DropShip classes]] | ||
[[Category:Aerodyne DropShip classes]] | [[Category:Aerodyne DropShip classes]] | ||
[[Category:Fighter Carrier DropShip classes]] | [[Category:Fighter Carrier DropShip classes]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:56, 30 August 2023
- This article is about the DropShip class. For other uses, see Gorgon.
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| Gorgon | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | ??? |
| Production Year | 3096[1] |
| Use | Fighter Carrier |
| Type | Military Aerodyne |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 6,800 tons |
| Structural Integrity | 12 |
| Length | 103 meters |
| Width | 86 meters |
| Height | 39 meters |
| Safe Thrust | 4 |
| Max Thrust | 6 |
| Fuel (tons) | 500 tons |
| Fuel (days) | 271.7 days |
| Armament |
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| Armor | Ferro-Aluminum |
| Crew | 3 Officers 3 Enlisted/No-Rates 4 Gunners 36 Bay personnel |
| Heat Sinks | 88 Double Heat Sinks |
| BV (2.0) | 6,133[2][3][4] |
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Description[edit]
Designed by elements of the former Free Worlds League near the end of the thirty-first century, the Gorgon-class DropShip is a medium sized fighter carrier. The class first appeared in 3096 and was intended to act as an interdiction vessel, with its fighter complement as its primary means of carrying out its missions. The ship would serve the splintered Free Worlds League well into mid thirty-second century and continues to serve the partially reunited House Marik.[5]
Armament and Capacities[edit]
Though designed as an interdiction and force-projection vessel, the Gorgon is considered to be slow for interdiction missions. However, it carries a large payload of fuel in order keep itself and its fighter complement supplied for its missions.
Often deployed in place of assault or "Pocket WarShip" type DropShips, the Gorgon is fitted with 51.5 tons of Ferro-Aluminum Armor to allow it to survive the rigors of these combat engagements. Its armor is spread almost evenly over the hull with slightly more emphasis on protecting the nose and wing sections.
The class was designed to be a modern version of the ancient Titan-class fighter carrier DropShip, with its ability to deploy three aerospace fighter squadrons. One of the ship's unique features is the cargo bay running the length of the hull, which can hold a thousand tons of cargo to sustain its fighter complement and itself. However, during course of its active use, many ships would have their cargo bays modified into an internal bomb bay, effectively allowing the Gorgon to act as massive bomber carrying aerospace craft that could deliver devastating bombing runs to both space and ground targets.
The ship's weaponry includes three Extended-Range PPCs and three Gauss rifles with 48 rounds of ammunition in the nose section. Two weapons bays provide the ship with a powerful punch, along with its wing sections which include a Heavy PPC and a pair of Artemis IV-guided 15-tubed Long-Range Missile launchers with 48 volleys worth of fire. From these wing arcs, six anti-missile systems (3 per wing section) provided a screen of point defense fire against small- to capital-scale missiles. The Gorgon's aft weaponry included a pair of Artemis IV FCS-controlled 15-tube LRMs and three more anti-missile systems.[6]
Cargo[edit]
- Bay 1: Aerospace fighter bay (18 fighters) - 3 doors
- Bay 2: Cargo (1,002 tons) - 1 door
Named Vessels[edit]
(See List of named Gorgon-class DropShips)
Design Quirks[edit]
The Gorgon features the following Design Quirk:
References[edit]
- ↑ MUL online date for the Gorgon (DropShip class)
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League, pp. 53, 99: Gorgon Carrier - BV2.
- ↑ Gorgon Class DropShip profile on the MUL with BV2.
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 266
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League, pp. 52, 99: Gorgon Carrier - Background.
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League, pp. 52–53, 99: "Gorgon Carrier"