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| Use = Battleship | | Use = Battleship | ||
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]/[[Clan]] | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]/[[Clan]] | ||
| − | | Cost = | + | | Cost = 30,974,056,800 C-Bills<ref>http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4609/mckenna-battleship-2652</ref> |
| production year=2652 | | production year=2652 | ||
| year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4609/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4609/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
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| Armor = [[Ferro-Carbide]] | | Armor = [[Ferro-Carbide]] | ||
| DropShip Capacity = 6 | | DropShip Capacity = 6 | ||
| − | | Crew = | + | | Crew = 579<ref name=TRO:3057p162>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', p. 162: "McKenna WarShip Profile"</ref> |
| + | * 97 Officers | ||
| + | * 404 Enlisted | ||
| + | * 78 Gunners | ||
| + | (Crew Types)<ref name="BSr63">''BattleSpace'' rulebook, p. 63</ref><br/> | ||
| + | : One hundred and fifty Pilots / Engineers,<br/> | ||
| + | : One hundred and sixteen Junior Officers / Other Crew (Non-Engineers),<br/> | ||
| + | : Three hundred and twelve Secondary Engineers<br/> | ||
| + | Bay Personnel: 180 | ||
| Grav Decks = 3 (2 x 45m, 1x75m diametral) | | Grav Decks = 3 (2 x 45m, 1x75m diametral) | ||
| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 30/30 | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 30/30 | ||
| Heat Sinks = 6,325 (double) | | Heat Sinks = 6,325 (double) | ||
| Structural Integrity = 95 | | Structural Integrity = 95 | ||
| − | | BV (1.0) = 214,414<ref name="AT2RSp312">''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 312</ref><ref name=TRO:3057p162 | + | | BV (1.0) = 214,414<ref name="AT2RSp312">''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 312</ref><ref name=TRO:3057p162/> |
| BV (2.0) = | | BV (2.0) = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Far and away the most well known [[WarShip]], the '''''McKenna''''' battleship has served for over 400 years as a symbol of martial power and prowess. The class was designed and introduced by [[Blue Nose Clipperships]] of [[Terra|Mars]] in [[2652]] and quickly became the pride of the fleet, winning two [[Martial Olympiad]]s in a row (in [[2696]] and [[2700]]) and considered by many to be the highlight of their military service. An astounding 280 ''McKennas'', nearly two per year, were put into service before the fall of the [[Star League]], but | + | Far and away the most well known [[WarShip]], the '''''McKenna''''' battleship has served for over 400 years as a symbol of martial power and prowess. The class was designed and introduced by [[Blue Nose Clipperships]] of [[Terra|Mars]] in [[2652]] and quickly became the pride of the fleet, winning two [[Martial Olympiad]]s in a row (in [[2696]] and [[2700]]) and considered by many to be the highlight of their military service. An astounding 280 ''McKennas'', nearly two per year, were put into service before the fall of the [[Star League]], but were prime targets and only 29 survived to the liberation of Terra. By the time General [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] left on the [[Exodus]] only 18 remained to leave with him. Carrying the heaviest arsenal ever mounted on a WarShip and some of the heaviest armor of the time, this time-tested battleship would only begin to be outclassed in the late 3050s.<ref name=TRO:3057p162/> |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | In the forward arcs the ''McKenna'' carries primarily [[Naval Autocannon]]s and Lasers of the largest order, able to smash almost any other vessel in a single strike. Several [[AR-10]] Capital Missile tubes, capable of launching any type of missile available, dot the surface of the ''McKenna'' and give the ship the armor piercing power necessary to face off with other Battleships and heavy Cruisers. The broadsides are where the real firepower lies, with 24 [[Heavy NPPC|Heavy Naval PPC]]s on each side. Able to strike targets hundreds of kilometers away with extreme precision, they are split into groups of four to help concentrate their firepower against enemies. The aft quarters are similarly armed and directly aft are additional [[NAC/40]]'s, [[NL55]]'s, and AR-10's to deter pursuit and flanking maneuvers.<ref name=TRO:3057p162/> | + | In the forward arcs the ''McKenna'' carries primarily [[Naval Autocannon]]s and Lasers of the largest order, able to smash almost any other vessel in a single strike. Several [[AR-10]] Capital Missile tubes, capable of launching any type of missile available, dot the surface of the ''McKenna'' and give the ship the armor-piercing power necessary to face off with other Battleships and heavy Cruisers. The broadsides are where the real firepower lies, with 24 [[Kreuss XX]] [[Heavy NPPC|Heavy Naval PPC]]s on each side. Able to strike targets hundreds of kilometers away with extreme precision, they are split into groups of four to help concentrate their firepower against enemies. The aft quarters are similarly armed and directly aft are additional [[NAC/40]]'s, [[NL55]]'s, and AR-10's to deter pursuit and flanking maneuvers.<ref name=TRO:3057p162/> |
| − | Six docking collars provide the ''McKenna'' with an integral, dedicated [[DropShip]] escort. These small craft are backed by a full wing of 50 [[aerospace fighter]]s. | + | Six docking collars provide the ''McKenna'' with an integral, dedicated [[DropShip]] escort. These small craft are backed by a full wing of 50 [[aerospace fighter]]s. The ship carries no small-caliber close-in weaponry. This reflects the prevailing design philosophy of the period, in which such secondary armament was considered irrelevant to the battleship's chief role in ship-to-ship engagements and larger fleet actions. The ''McKennas'' relied instead on their fighters and small craft to defend the fleet from threats posed by small, maneuvering targets.<ref name=TRO:3057p162/> |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *[[McKenna Command (WarShip class)]] | + | *;Clan : |
| + | The updated Clan version began production in 2851 but has few changes beyond cosmetic. | ||
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| + | *;[[McKenna Command (WarShip class)]] : | ||
| + | A special kit with expanded communication and intelligence abilities for six known ships. Able to function as mobile headquarters for the [[First Lord]] or [[SLDF#High_Command|SLDF High Command]]. Found in the SLDF's [[1st_Fleet_(Star_League)|First]] and [[2nd_Fleet_(Star_League)|Second Fleet]].<ref name="H:LoTv1p46">''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1'', p. 46</ref><ref name="FM:SLDFp44">''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 44: "First Fleet"</ref> Only [[McKenna's Pride|one]] confirmed to have survived the [[Amaris Civil War]] and join [[Operation EXODUS]]. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 14:50, 17 December 2023
- This article is about the battleship class. For other uses, see McKenna.
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| McKenna | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Blue Nose Clipperships |
| Production Year | 2652[1] |
| Use | Battleship |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere/Clan |
| Cost | 30,974,056,800 C-Bills[2] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 1,930,000 tons |
| Length | 1,405 meters |
| Sail Diameter | 1,560 meters |
| Fuel | 1,600 tons |
| Burn Rate | 39.52 |
| Safe Thrust | 1.5 g |
| Top Thrust | 2.5 g |
| Sail Integrity | 7 |
| KF Drive Integrity | 37 |
| LF Battery | Yes |
| Armament |
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| Armor | Ferro-Carbide |
| DropShip Capacity | 6 |
| Crew | 579[3]
(Crew Types)[4]
Bay Personnel: 180 |
| Grav Decks | 3 (2 x 45m, 1x75m diametral) |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 30/30 |
| Heat Sinks | 6,325 (double) |
| Structural Integrity | 95 |
| BV (1.0) | 214,414[5][3] |
Contents
Description
Far and away the most well known WarShip, the McKenna battleship has served for over 400 years as a symbol of martial power and prowess. The class was designed and introduced by Blue Nose Clipperships of Mars in 2652 and quickly became the pride of the fleet, winning two Martial Olympiads in a row (in 2696 and 2700) and considered by many to be the highlight of their military service. An astounding 280 McKennas, nearly two per year, were put into service before the fall of the Star League, but were prime targets and only 29 survived to the liberation of Terra. By the time General Aleksandr Kerensky left on the Exodus only 18 remained to leave with him. Carrying the heaviest arsenal ever mounted on a WarShip and some of the heaviest armor of the time, this time-tested battleship would only begin to be outclassed in the late 3050s.[3]
Armament
In the forward arcs the McKenna carries primarily Naval Autocannons and Lasers of the largest order, able to smash almost any other vessel in a single strike. Several AR-10 Capital Missile tubes, capable of launching any type of missile available, dot the surface of the McKenna and give the ship the armor-piercing power necessary to face off with other Battleships and heavy Cruisers. The broadsides are where the real firepower lies, with 24 Kreuss XX Heavy Naval PPCs on each side. Able to strike targets hundreds of kilometers away with extreme precision, they are split into groups of four to help concentrate their firepower against enemies. The aft quarters are similarly armed and directly aft are additional NAC/40's, NL55's, and AR-10's to deter pursuit and flanking maneuvers.[3]
Six docking collars provide the McKenna with an integral, dedicated DropShip escort. These small craft are backed by a full wing of 50 aerospace fighters. The ship carries no small-caliber close-in weaponry. This reflects the prevailing design philosophy of the period, in which such secondary armament was considered irrelevant to the battleship's chief role in ship-to-ship engagements and larger fleet actions. The McKennas relied instead on their fighters and small craft to defend the fleet from threats posed by small, maneuvering targets.[3]
Cargo
255,382.5 tons
- Bay 1: 25 Fighters
- Bay 2: 25 Fighters
- Bay 3: 16 Small Craft, Cargo
See Also
Variants
- Clan
The updated Clan version began production in 2851 but has few changes beyond cosmetic.
A special kit with expanded communication and intelligence abilities for six known ships. Able to function as mobile headquarters for the First Lord or SLDF High Command. Found in the SLDF's First and Second Fleet.[6][7] Only one confirmed to have survived the Amaris Civil War and join Operation EXODUS.
Gallery
Original McKenna from TRO:2750
Clan refit McKenna from TRO:3057
Miniature of McKenna-class WoBS Blake's Sword from AeroTech 2 revised
Miniature of McKenna-class CGS Lei Kung from AeroTech 2 revised
Miniature of McKenna-class CSR James McKenna from AeroTech 2 revised
The McKenna-class CSR James McKenna from Field Report: Clans
Unnamed McKenna-class ships join the Exodus from Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2
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References
- ↑ MUL online date for the McKenna (WarShip class)
- ↑ http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4609/mckenna-battleship-2652
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Technical Readout: 3057 Revised, p. 162: "McKenna WarShip Profile"
- ↑ BattleSpace rulebook, p. 63
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 312
- ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1, p. 46
- ↑ Field Manual: SLDF, p. 44: "First Fleet"