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| manufacturer = [[Nimakachi Fusion Products Limited]] | | manufacturer = [[Nimakachi Fusion Products Limited]] | ||
| production year=2695 | | production year=2695 | ||
| − | | year reference=<ref>''[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/7149/model-96c-howdah-sds-command-ship/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | + | | year reference= <ref>''[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/7149/model-96c-howdah-sds-command-ship/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| − | | Use = Tug / SDS Controller Ship | + | | Use = Tug,<br />SDS Controller Ship |
| Type = Military Spheroid | | Type = Military Spheroid | ||
| Tech Base = Inner Sphere | | Tech Base = Inner Sphere | ||
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| Fuel (tons) = 700 | | Fuel (tons) = 700 | ||
| Fuel (days) = 1.84 | | Fuel (days) = 1.84 | ||
| − | | Armament = | + | | Armament = <span></span> |
| − | | Armor = 77 tons [[Ferro-Aluminum|Ferro-Aluminum armor]]<br/> Nose = 371 <br/> Sides = 325 <br/> Aft = 279 | + | * 10x [[Gauss rifle]] |
| − | | Crew = 9 | + | * 12x [[PPC]] |
| + | * 11x [[ER Large Laser]] | ||
| + | * 4x [[LRM 10]] w/ [[Artemis IV]] | ||
| + | * 10x [[Medium Laser]] | ||
| + | | Armor = 77 tons [[Ferro-Aluminum|Ferro-Aluminum armor]]<br/> Nose = 371<br/> Sides = 325<br/> Aft = 279 | ||
| + | | Crew = 9 officers<br/> 38 enlisted/non-rated<br/> 9 gunners<br/> 10 bay personnel | ||
| Passengers = None | | Passengers = None | ||
| Heat Sinks = 200 (400) | | Heat Sinks = 200 (400) | ||
| BV (1.0) = | | BV (1.0) = | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = 10,750<ref>'' | + | | BV (2.0) = 10,750<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 196: Battle Value 2.0</ref><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/7149/model-96c-howdah-sds-command-ship MUL Profile with Battle Value/Introduction Date for the ''Howdah'' SDS Command Ship]</ref> |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''Model 96C''' [[SDS]] Command Ship, also known as the '''"''Howdah''"''', was a drone command ship employed by [[Star League Defense | + | The '''Model 96C''' [[SDS]] Command Ship, also known as the '''"''Howdah''"''', was a drone command ship employed by the [[Star League Defense Force]] to control drone fighter spacecraft. |
| − | Commissioned in [[2695]], the ''Howdah'' was originally was based on | + | Commissioned in [[2695]], the ''Howdah'' was originally was based on an early variant of the [[Model 96]] "''Elephant''" space tug. Aside from its role of providing a mobile drone controlling platform, the ship would also act as aerospace drone fighter carrier, controlling and maintaining six drones. |
| − | When it was first commissioned, the drone fighter complement consisted of six [[ | + | When it was first commissioned, the drone fighter complement consisted of six [[SwiftStar|MK20 ''SwiftStar'' Robotic Drones]], which were replaced over the decades with [[BlackWasp|Mk30 ''BlackWasp'']] and later [[VoidSeeker|Mk39 ''VoidSeeker'']] robotic fighters. |
| − | The ''Howdah'' saw service during the [[Star League Civil War]], and ultimately all were scuttled by order General [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] as part his efforts to destroy all SDS related technology.<ref>''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1'', | + | The ''Howdah'' saw service during the [[Star League Civil War]], and ultimately all were scuttled by order General [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] as part his efforts to destroy all SDS related technology.<ref>''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1'', pp. 171–172: Model 96C ''Howdah'' - Detailed background of the ''Howdah''</ref> |
==Armament and Capacities== | ==Armament and Capacities== | ||
| − | The ''Howdah'' shares much of the [[2650]] update of the Model 96 ''Elephant'''s armor, engine, [[tug adapter]], and weapons. Unlike later versions of the ''Elephant'' it does not feature [[Extended Range PPC]]s. For protection, the ship is armored with 77 tons of [[Ferro-Aluminum]] armor, with slightly more of this thick armor protection found on the nose. | + | The ''Howdah'' shares much of the [[2650]] update of the Model 96 ''Elephant''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s armor, engine, [[tug adapter]], and weapons. Unlike later versions of the ''Elephant'' it does not feature [[Extended-Range PPC]]s. For protection, the ship is armored with 77 tons of [[Ferro-Aluminum]] armor, with slightly more of this thick armor protection found on the nose. |
The weapons bays are laid out as follows: | The weapons bays are laid out as follows: | ||
| − | *Nose Section: [[ER Large Laser]] with two [[ | + | * Nose Section: [[ER Large Laser]] with two [[medium laser]]s, four standard [[PPC]]s, two [[Gauss rifle]]s and an [[Artemis IV Fire Control System]]-enhanced [[LRM-10]] launcher; |
| − | *Forward Side Arcs : One bay contains an ER Large Laser with two | + | * Forward Side Arcs : One bay contains an ER Large Laser with two medium lasers, along with two standard PPCs, two Gauss rifles and an Artemis-enhanced LRM-10 launcher; |
| − | *Aft Arcs: Two standard PPCs, a pair of | + | * Aft Arcs: Two standard PPCs, a pair of medium lasers, and two Gauss rifles in their own weapons bays; |
| − | *Aft Arc: This section of the ship has four ER | + | * Aft Arc: This section of the ship has four ER large lasers, a pair of medium lasers and an Artemis-enhanced LRM-10 Launcher. |
For its primary mission as a drone command ship and aerospace fighter carrier, the ''Howdah'' features an [[Autonomous Tactical Analysis Computer]] (ATAC), which can handle up to 20 drones at a time. | For its primary mission as a drone command ship and aerospace fighter carrier, the ''Howdah'' features an [[Autonomous Tactical Analysis Computer]] (ATAC), which can handle up to 20 drones at a time. | ||
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | *Bay 1: Cargo (1,462 tons) - 1 Door | + | * Bay 1: Cargo (1,462 tons) - 1 Door |
| − | *Bay 2: Small Craft (2) - 2 Doors | + | * Bay 2: Small Craft (2) - 2 Doors |
| − | *Bay 3: ARTS Fighter Cubicles (6) - 4 Doors | + | * Bay 3: ARTS Fighter Cubicles (6) - 4 Doors |
==Related Designs== | ==Related Designs== | ||
| − | *; [[Elephant|Model 96 "Elephant"]]: The base design from [[2600]] on which the ''Howdah'' was based. Early version of the ''Howdah'' were converted ''Elephant''s of this version, prior to the ''Howdah'' getting its own production line.<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 86 | + | *; [[Elephant|Model 96 "Elephant"]]: The base design from [[2600]] on which the ''Howdah'' was based. Early version of the ''Howdah'' were converted ''Elephant''s of this version, prior to the ''Howdah'' getting its own production line.<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 86: Model 96 Type DropShip "Elephant" - Early version mentioned as base model of the ''Howdah''</ref><ref>''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1'', pp. 171–172: Model 96C ''Howdah'' - Detailed background of the ''Howdah'' originating based on the original version of the Model 96 Type "Elephant" Cass DropShip</ref> |
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
* ''[[Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2]]'' | * ''[[Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2]]'' | ||
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[[Category: DropShip classes]] | [[Category: DropShip classes]] | ||
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| Model 96C Howdah | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Nimakachi Fusion Products Limited |
| Production Year | 2695[1] |
| Use | Tug, SDS Controller Ship |
| Type | Military Spheroid |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 15,000 tons |
| Structural Integrity | 25 |
| Length | 150 meters |
| Width | 68 meters |
| Height | 68 meters |
| Drive System | PlasmaStar Interplanetary Drives |
| Safe Thrust | 5 |
| Max Thrust | 8 |
| Fuel (tons) | 700 |
| Fuel (days) | 1.84 |
| Armament |
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| Armor | 77 tons Ferro-Aluminum armor Nose = 371 Sides = 325 Aft = 279 |
| Crew | 9 officers 38 enlisted/non-rated 9 gunners 10 bay personnel |
| Passengers | None |
| Heat Sinks | 200 (400) |
| BV (2.0) | 10,750[2][3] |
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Description[edit]
The Model 96C SDS Command Ship, also known as the "Howdah", was a drone command ship employed by the Star League Defense Force to control drone fighter spacecraft.
Commissioned in 2695, the Howdah was originally was based on an early variant of the Model 96 "Elephant" space tug. Aside from its role of providing a mobile drone controlling platform, the ship would also act as aerospace drone fighter carrier, controlling and maintaining six drones.
When it was first commissioned, the drone fighter complement consisted of six MK20 SwiftStar Robotic Drones, which were replaced over the decades with Mk30 BlackWasp and later Mk39 VoidSeeker robotic fighters.
The Howdah saw service during the Star League Civil War, and ultimately all were scuttled by order General Aleksandr Kerensky as part his efforts to destroy all SDS related technology.[4]
Armament and Capacities[edit]
The Howdah shares much of the 2650 update of the Model 96 Elephant's armor, engine, tug adapter, and weapons. Unlike later versions of the Elephant it does not feature Extended-Range PPCs. For protection, the ship is armored with 77 tons of Ferro-Aluminum armor, with slightly more of this thick armor protection found on the nose.
The weapons bays are laid out as follows:
- Nose Section: ER Large Laser with two medium lasers, four standard PPCs, two Gauss rifles and an Artemis IV Fire Control System-enhanced LRM-10 launcher;
- Forward Side Arcs : One bay contains an ER Large Laser with two medium lasers, along with two standard PPCs, two Gauss rifles and an Artemis-enhanced LRM-10 launcher;
- Aft Arcs: Two standard PPCs, a pair of medium lasers, and two Gauss rifles in their own weapons bays;
- Aft Arc: This section of the ship has four ER large lasers, a pair of medium lasers and an Artemis-enhanced LRM-10 Launcher.
For its primary mission as a drone command ship and aerospace fighter carrier, the Howdah features an Autonomous Tactical Analysis Computer (ATAC), which can handle up to 20 drones at a time.
Cargo[edit]
- Bay 1: Cargo (1,462 tons) - 1 Door
- Bay 2: Small Craft (2) - 2 Doors
- Bay 3: ARTS Fighter Cubicles (6) - 4 Doors
Related Designs[edit]
- Model 96 "Elephant"
- The base design from 2600 on which the Howdah was based. Early version of the Howdah were converted Elephants of this version, prior to the Howdah getting its own production line.[5][6]
See Also[edit]
- Category:Individual Howdah-class DropShips
- As of this writing there are no known examples of this class surviving beyond the Star League Era.
References[edit]
- ↑ MUL online date for the Howdah
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3075, p. 196: Battle Value 2.0
- ↑ MUL Profile with Battle Value/Introduction Date for the Howdah SDS Command Ship
- ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1, pp. 171–172: Model 96C Howdah - Detailed background of the Howdah
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 86: Model 96 Type DropShip "Elephant" - Early version mentioned as base model of the Howdah
- ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1, pp. 171–172: Model 96C Howdah - Detailed background of the Howdah originating based on the original version of the Model 96 Type "Elephant" Cass DropShip