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Line 1: − {{otheruses|the DropShip design|other uses|Lee (disambiguation)}} {{InfoBoxDropShip {{InfoBoxDropShip | image = Lee (DropShip).jpg | image = Lee (DropShip).jpg − | name = ''Lee'' + | name = ''Lee'' Class DropShip | manufacturer = Terran Hegemony | manufacturer = Terran Hegemony | production year=2756 | production year=2756 Line 11:
Line 10: | Mass = 17,000 | Mass = 17,000 | Structural Integrity = 25 | Structural Integrity = 25 − | Length = 98 + | Length = 98 Meters − | Width = 98 + | Width = 98 Meters − | Height = 117 + | Height = 117 Meters − | Drive System = [[Fusion engine|fusion]] + | Drive System = [[Fusion Engine|Fusion]] | Safe Thrust = 2.5g | Safe Thrust = 2.5g | Maximum Thrust = 4g | Maximum Thrust = 4g | Fuel (tons) = 850 | Fuel (tons) = 850 − | Fuel (days) = 461.95 + | Fuel (days) = 1.84 − | Armament = <span></span> + | Armament = 9 x [[Gauss Rifle|Gauss Rifles]] <br/> 7 x[[ERPPC|ERPPCs]] <br/> 8 x [[ER Large Laser|ER Large Lasers]] <br/> 6 x [[AC/20]] <br/> 14 x (Artemis IV) [[LRM 20|LRM 20s]] <br/> 26 x [[Medium Lasers]] − * 9x [[Gauss rifle]] − * 11x [[ER PPC]] − * 8x [[ER large laser]] − * 5x [[AC/20]] − * 14x [[LRM 20]] w/ [[Artemis IV]] − * 26x [[medium laser]] | Armor = [[Ferro-Aluminum|Ferro-Aluminum Armor]] | Armor = [[Ferro-Aluminum|Ferro-Aluminum Armor]] − | Crew = 4 officers<br/> 7 enlisted/non-rated<br/> 15 gunners<br/> 30 marines<br/> 102 bay personnel + | Crew = 4 Officers <br/> 7 Enlisted/Non-Rates <br/> 15 Gunners <br/> 30 Marines <br/> 102 Bay Personnel | Passengers = None | Passengers = None | Heat Sinks = 203 (406) | Heat Sinks = 203 (406) − | BV (1.0) = + | BV (1.0) = ??? − | BV (2.0) = 14,393<ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6785/lee-2756 MUL Profile of the Lee (2756) - BV2 and Introduction year.]</ref> + | BV (2.0) = 14,393 }} }} + + ==Description== ==Description== − Produced a few decades before the [[Amaris Coup]], the '''''Lee'''''-class [[DropShip]] was one of the last major military transports to be produced for the [[SLDF]] prior to its conquest by [[Stefan Amaris]]. Pitched by three major naval yards in the [[Terran Hegemony]], the ''Lee'' proposal was presented to SLDF [[Commanding General of the Star League Defense Force|Commanding]] General [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] in [[2749]]. The design was part of his vision to streamline the number of Military DropShip Classes. His effort were focused in the creation of a heavily armed and armored vessel that could carry a large payload of SLDF troops into battle quicker than any current design currently in service. Twice the size of the SLDF's standard ''[[Overlord]]'', the ''Lee''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s primary design was configured to carry a reinforced battalion's worth of BattleMechs, while supported by a single [[Squadron|squadron]] of [[aerospace fighter]]s. Kerensky's efforts to get the ''Lee'' into production was not easy, due to various boondoggles and political entanglements associated with the creation and development of previous vessels, such as the ''[[Colossus (DropShip class)|Colossus]]''-class DropShip. However, the unpopular Star Lord [[Richard Cameron]]'s efforts to prevent the design from entering production proved to be beneficial in having it approved by his Star League Council. The ''Lee'' entered production in 2756. + Produced a few decades before the [[Amaris Coup]], the '''''Lee''''' Class [[DropShip]] was one of the last major military transports to be produced for the [[SLDF]] prior to its conquest by [[Stefan Amaris]]. Pitched by three major naval yards in the [[Terran Hegemony]], the ''Lee'' proposal was presented to SLDF Commanding General [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] in [[2749]]. The design was part of his vision to streamline the number of DropShip Military Classes. His effort were focused in the creation of a heavily armed and armored vessel that could carry a large payload of SLDF troops into battle quicker than any current design currently in service. Twice the size of a SLDF's standard ''[[Overlord]]'', the ''Lee's'' primary design was configured to carry a reinforced battalion worth of BattleMechs, while supported by a single [[Squadron|squadron]] of [[AeroSpace Fighter|AeroSpace Fighters]]. Kerensky's efforts to get the ''Lee'' into production was not easy, due to various boondoggles and political entanglements associated with the creation and development of previous vessels, such as the ''[[Colossus (DropShip)|Colossus]]'' Class DropShip. However, the unpopular Star Lord [[Richard Cameron]]'s efforts to prevent the design from entering production proved to be beneficial in having it approved by his Star League Council. The ''Lee'' entered production in 2756. − The ''Lee'' saw its first major action during the [[Periphery Uprising]], where its ability to move large numbers of troops quickly proved to be a boon for the SLDF. However, the ship's large carry capacity became a liability during the invasion of the occupied [[Terran Hegemony|Hegemony]]. [[Space Defense System|Space Defense System's]] Caspar fleet of drones effectively destroyed a large number of these ships, causing a number of troops to be lost. Shortly after, these ships would be left in the SLDF's reserves until the landings on Terra where they were deployed in large numbers. Few of these ships survived to join the [[Exodus Fleet]] to deep Periphery with General Kerensky and those remaining ships would be later lost in fighting during the [[Pentagon Civil War]].<ref name="HLOTp148">''Historical: Liberation of Terra'', pp. 148–149, 159: "Lee-class (DropShip)"</ref> + The ''Lee'' saw its first major action during the [[Periphery Uprising]], where its ability to move large numbers of troops quickly proved to be a boon for the SLDF. However, the ship's large carry capacity became liability during invasion of the occupied [[Terran Hegemony|Hegemony]]. [[Space Defense System|Space Defense System's]] Casper fleet of drones effectively destroyed a large number of these ships, causing a number of troops to be lost. Shortly after, these ships would be left in SLDF's reserves until the landings on Terra where they were deployed in large numbers. Few of these ships survived to join the [[Exodus Fleet]] to deep Periphery with General Kerensky and those remaining ships would be later lost in fighting during the [[Pentagon Civil War]].<ref name="HLOTp148">''Historical: Liberation of Terra'', pp. 148-149 & 159 "Lee-Class (DropShip)"</ref> ==Armaments== ==Armaments== − The ''Lee'' has following weapons, by Firing Arc: + The ''Lee'' has following weapons per Firing Arc; ===Nose=== ===Nose=== − 2 [[Gauss rifle]]s, 3 ER PPCs, 3 ER large lasers with a cluster of 4 [[medium laser]]s, and pair of [[Artemis IV]] guided twenty-tubed LRMs. + 2 Gauss Rifles, 3 ERPPCs, 3 ER Large Lasers with cluster 4 Medium Lasers, and pair of [[Artemis IV]] Guided Twenty-Tubed LRMs. ===Forward Right/Left Arcs=== ===Forward Right/Left Arcs=== − 2 Gauss rifles w/single 20-class autocannon, 2 ER PPCs, 1 ER large laser with a cluster of 4 medium lasers, and a pair of [[Artemis IV]] guided twenty-tubed LRMs. + 2 Gauss Rifles w/single 20 Class Autocannon, 2 ERPPCs, 1 ER Large Laser with cluster 4 Medium Lasers, and pair of [[Artemis IV]] Guided Twenty-Tubed LRMs. ===Aft Right/Left Arcs=== ===Aft Right/Left Arcs=== − 1 Gauss rifles w/single 20-class autocannon, 2 ER PPCs, 1 ER large laser with a cluster of 4 medium lasers, and a trio of [[Artemis IV]] guided twenty-tubed LRMs. + 1 Gauss Rifles w/single 20 Class Autocannon, 2 ERPPCs, 1 ER Large Laser with cluster 4 Medium Lasers, and trio of [[Artemis IV]] Guided Twenty-Tubed LRMs. ===Aft=== ===Aft=== − 1 Gauss rifles w/20-class autocannon, 2 ER large lasers with a cluster of 6 medium lasers, and a pair of [[Artemis IV]] guided twenty-tubed LRMs. + 1 Gauss Rifles w/20 Class Autocannon, 2 ER Large Lasers with cluster 6 Medium Lasers, and pair of [[Artemis IV]] Guided Twenty-Tubed LRMs. ==Cargo== ==Cargo== − Bay 1: BattleMechs (40) - 4 doors<br/> + Bay 1: BattleMechs (40) - 4 Doors <br/> − Bay 2: Fighters (6) - 2 doors<br/> + Bay 2: Fighters (6) - 2 Doors <br/> − Bay 3: Small Craft (2) - 1 door<br/> + Bay 3: Small Craft (2) - 1 Door <br/> − Bay 4: Cargo (967 tons) - 1 door<br/> + Bay 4: Cargo (967 tons) - 1 Door <br/> ==Variants== ==Variants== The ''Lee'' was produced in four different configurations, with the later design produced limited numbers.<ref name=HLOTp148/> The ''Lee'' was produced in four different configurations, with the later design produced limited numbers.<ref name=HLOTp148/> − *;''Lee'' Aerospace Carrier : This variant was designed to carry 40 aerospace fighters and a single squadron of small craft. This version of the ''Lee'' would lead to the creation of the ''[[Vengeance (DropShip class)|Vengeance]]''-class aerospace carrier DropShip. + *;''Lee'' Aerospace Carrier : This variant was designed to carry 40 AeroSpace Fighters & single Squadron of Small Craft. This verion of the ''Lee'' would lead to the creation of the the ''[[Vengeance]]'' Class Aerospace Carrier DropShip. − *;''Lee'' Combat Vehicle Transport : Configured to carry a full [[battalion]] of [[combat vehicle]]s. The transport variant had enough room to either carry brigade's support personnel, a light combat vehicle formation, or a [[regiment]] of [[mechanized infantry]]. + *;''Lee'' Combat Vehicle Transport : Configured to carry full [[battalion]] of [[Combat Vehicle|Combat Vehicles]]. Transport variant had enough room to either carry brigade's support personnel, a Light Combat Vehicle formation, or a [[Regiment]] of [[Mechanized Infantry]]. − *;''Lee'' Cargo Transport : A short-lived design, which only saw three ships produced. This variant was designed as a blockade runner with 8,000 ton cargo capacity. Giving the SLDF the ability to run vital military cargo quickly to battlefields. + *;''Lee'' Cargo Transport : An Short lived design, which only saw three ships produced. This variant was designed as a blockade runner with 8,000 ton cargo capacity. Giving the SLDF ability to run vital military cargo quickly to battlefield. ==Design Notes== ==Design Notes== − * The design carries 90 tons of ferro-aluminum armor. It has been fitted out with 3 first-class and 20 second-class passenger quarters.<ref name=HLOTp148/>+ The design carries 90 tons of Ferro-Aluminum armor. It has been fitted out with 3 First-Class passenger quarters and 20 Second-Class Passenger quarters.<ref name=HLOTp148/> ==Notes== ==Notes== − * As of this writing, only the featured 'Mech carrier design has a canon record sheet found in ''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2''.+ As of this writing, only the featured 'Mech carrier design has a canon record sheet found in H:LoT2. − * The fluff indicating the CV version of the ''Lee'' was what brought on the creation of the ''Vengeance'' was written after the ''Vengeance'' was [[Retcon|retconned]] to a post–Star League design, but prior to the design introduction date being reverted to the Star League era, in keeping with its original depiction.+ [[Catalyst Game Labs]]' official Website, [[Master Unit List]], as of this writing does not list the Lee (DropShip) or its variants at this time. − * Although not stated explicitly, the class may very well be named for SLDF Commanding General [[Carlos Dangmar Lee]].+ The fluff indicating that CV version of the Lee was what brought on the creation of the Vengeance was written prior to the design introduction date being [[Retcon|retconned]] to earlier century. ==References== ==References== Line 78:
Line 73: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2]]'' + *''[[Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2]]'' − * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' [[Category:DropShip classes]] [[Category:DropShip classes]] − [[Category:'Mech Carrier DropShip classes]] + [[Category:'Mech Carrier DropShip classes]] [[Category:Military DropShip classes]] [[Category:Military DropShip classes]] [[Category:SLDF 2750 DropShip classes]] [[Category:SLDF 2750 DropShip classes]] [[Category:Spheroid DropShip classes]] [[Category:Spheroid DropShip classes]] [[Category:Transport DropShip classes]] [[Category:Transport DropShip classes]]
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{{InfoBoxDropShip | {{InfoBoxDropShip | ||
| image = Lee (DropShip).jpg | | image = Lee (DropShip).jpg | ||
| − | | name = ''Lee'' | + | | name = ''Lee'' Class DropShip |
| manufacturer = Terran Hegemony | | manufacturer = Terran Hegemony | ||
| production year=2756 | | production year=2756 | ||
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| Mass = 17,000 | | Mass = 17,000 | ||
| Structural Integrity = 25 | | Structural Integrity = 25 | ||
| − | | Length = 98 | + | | Length = 98 Meters |
| − | | Width = 98 | + | | Width = 98 Meters |
| − | | Height = 117 | + | | Height = 117 Meters |
| − | | Drive System = [[Fusion | + | | Drive System = [[Fusion Engine|Fusion]] |
| Safe Thrust = 2.5g | | Safe Thrust = 2.5g | ||
| Maximum Thrust = 4g | | Maximum Thrust = 4g | ||
| Fuel (tons) = 850 | | Fuel (tons) = 850 | ||
| − | | Fuel (days) = | + | | Fuel (days) = 1.84 |
| − | | Armament = | + | | Armament = 9 x [[Gauss Rifle|Gauss Rifles]] <br/> 7 x[[ERPPC|ERPPCs]] <br/> 8 x [[ER Large Laser|ER Large Lasers]] <br/> 6 x [[AC/20]] <br/> 14 x (Artemis IV) [[LRM 20|LRM 20s]] <br/> 26 x [[Medium Lasers]] |
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| Armor = [[Ferro-Aluminum|Ferro-Aluminum Armor]] | | Armor = [[Ferro-Aluminum|Ferro-Aluminum Armor]] | ||
| − | | Crew = 4 | + | | Crew = 4 Officers <br/> 7 Enlisted/Non-Rates <br/> 15 Gunners <br/> 30 Marines <br/> 102 Bay Personnel |
| Passengers = None | | Passengers = None | ||
| Heat Sinks = 203 (406) | | Heat Sinks = 203 (406) | ||
| − | | BV (1.0) = | + | | BV (1.0) = ??? |
| − | | BV (2.0) = 14,393 | + | | BV (2.0) = 14,393 |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Produced a few decades before the [[Amaris Coup]], the '''''Lee''''' | + | Produced a few decades before the [[Amaris Coup]], the '''''Lee''''' Class [[DropShip]] was one of the last major military transports to be produced for the [[SLDF]] prior to its conquest by [[Stefan Amaris]]. Pitched by three major naval yards in the [[Terran Hegemony]], the ''Lee'' proposal was presented to SLDF Commanding General [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] in [[2749]]. The design was part of his vision to streamline the number of DropShip Military Classes. His effort were focused in the creation of a heavily armed and armored vessel that could carry a large payload of SLDF troops into battle quicker than any current design currently in service. Twice the size of a SLDF's standard ''[[Overlord]]'', the ''Lee's'' primary design was configured to carry a reinforced battalion worth of BattleMechs, while supported by a single [[Squadron|squadron]] of [[AeroSpace Fighter|AeroSpace Fighters]]. Kerensky's efforts to get the ''Lee'' into production was not easy, due to various boondoggles and political entanglements associated with the creation and development of previous vessels, such as the ''[[Colossus (DropShip)|Colossus]]'' Class DropShip. However, the unpopular Star Lord [[Richard Cameron]]'s efforts to prevent the design from entering production proved to be beneficial in having it approved by his Star League Council. The ''Lee'' entered production in 2756. |
| − | The ''Lee'' saw its first major action during the [[Periphery Uprising]], where its ability to move large numbers of troops quickly proved to be a boon for the SLDF. However, the ship's large carry capacity became | + | The ''Lee'' saw its first major action during the [[Periphery Uprising]], where its ability to move large numbers of troops quickly proved to be a boon for the SLDF. However, the ship's large carry capacity became liability during invasion of the occupied [[Terran Hegemony|Hegemony]]. [[Space Defense System|Space Defense System's]] Casper fleet of drones effectively destroyed a large number of these ships, causing a number of troops to be lost. Shortly after, these ships would be left in SLDF's reserves until the landings on Terra where they were deployed in large numbers. Few of these ships survived to join the [[Exodus Fleet]] to deep Periphery with General Kerensky and those remaining ships would be later lost in fighting during the [[Pentagon Civil War]].<ref name="HLOTp148">''Historical: Liberation of Terra'', pp. 148-149 & 159 "Lee-Class (DropShip)"</ref> |
==Armaments== | ==Armaments== | ||
| − | The ''Lee'' has following weapons | + | The ''Lee'' has following weapons per Firing Arc; |
===Nose=== | ===Nose=== | ||
| − | 2 | + | 2 Gauss Rifles, 3 ERPPCs, 3 ER Large Lasers with cluster 4 Medium Lasers, and pair of [[Artemis IV]] Guided Twenty-Tubed LRMs. |
===Forward Right/Left Arcs=== | ===Forward Right/Left Arcs=== | ||
| − | 2 Gauss | + | 2 Gauss Rifles w/single 20 Class Autocannon, 2 ERPPCs, 1 ER Large Laser with cluster 4 Medium Lasers, and pair of [[Artemis IV]] Guided Twenty-Tubed LRMs. |
===Aft Right/Left Arcs=== | ===Aft Right/Left Arcs=== | ||
| − | 1 Gauss | + | 1 Gauss Rifles w/single 20 Class Autocannon, 2 ERPPCs, 1 ER Large Laser with cluster 4 Medium Lasers, and trio of [[Artemis IV]] Guided Twenty-Tubed LRMs. |
===Aft=== | ===Aft=== | ||
| − | 1 Gauss | + | 1 Gauss Rifles w/20 Class Autocannon, 2 ER Large Lasers with cluster 6 Medium Lasers, and pair of [[Artemis IV]] Guided Twenty-Tubed LRMs. |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | Bay 1: BattleMechs (40) - 4 | + | Bay 1: BattleMechs (40) - 4 Doors <br/> |
| − | Bay 2: Fighters (6) - 2 | + | Bay 2: Fighters (6) - 2 Doors <br/> |
| − | Bay 3: Small Craft (2) - 1 | + | Bay 3: Small Craft (2) - 1 Door <br/> |
| − | Bay 4: Cargo (967 tons) - 1 | + | Bay 4: Cargo (967 tons) - 1 Door <br/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
The ''Lee'' was produced in four different configurations, with the later design produced limited numbers.<ref name=HLOTp148/> | The ''Lee'' was produced in four different configurations, with the later design produced limited numbers.<ref name=HLOTp148/> | ||
| − | *;''Lee'' Aerospace Carrier : This variant was designed to carry 40 | + | *;''Lee'' Aerospace Carrier : This variant was designed to carry 40 AeroSpace Fighters & single Squadron of Small Craft. This verion of the ''Lee'' would lead to the creation of the the ''[[Vengeance]]'' Class Aerospace Carrier DropShip. |
| − | *;''Lee'' Combat Vehicle Transport : Configured to carry | + | *;''Lee'' Combat Vehicle Transport : Configured to carry full [[battalion]] of [[Combat Vehicle|Combat Vehicles]]. Transport variant had enough room to either carry brigade's support personnel, a Light Combat Vehicle formation, or a [[Regiment]] of [[Mechanized Infantry]]. |
| − | *;''Lee'' Cargo Transport : | + | *;''Lee'' Cargo Transport : An Short lived design, which only saw three ships produced. This variant was designed as a blockade runner with 8,000 ton cargo capacity. Giving the SLDF ability to run vital military cargo quickly to battlefield. |
==Design Notes== | ==Design Notes== | ||
| − | + | The design carries 90 tons of Ferro-Aluminum armor. It has been fitted out with 3 First-Class passenger quarters and 20 Second-Class Passenger quarters.<ref name=HLOTp148/> | |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | + | As of this writing, only the featured 'Mech carrier design has a canon record sheet found in H:LoT2. | |
| − | + | [[Catalyst Game Labs]]' official Website, [[Master Unit List]], as of this writing does not list the Lee (DropShip) or its variants at this time. | |
| − | + | The fluff indicating that CV version of the Lee was what brought on the creation of the Vengeance was written prior to the design introduction date being [[Retcon|retconned]] to earlier century. | |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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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]] | ||
| − | [[Category:'Mech Carrier DropShip classes]] | + | [[Category:'Mech Carrier DropShip classes]] |
[[Category:Military DropShip classes]] | [[Category:Military DropShip classes]] | ||
[[Category:SLDF 2750 DropShip classes]] | [[Category:SLDF 2750 DropShip classes]] | ||
[[Category:Spheroid DropShip classes]] | [[Category:Spheroid DropShip classes]] | ||
[[Category:Transport DropShip classes]] | [[Category:Transport DropShip classes]] | ||