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{{InfoBoxWarShip | {{InfoBoxWarShip | ||
| − | | image = [[Image: | + | | image = [[Image:McKenna_TRO2750.jpg|191px]] |
| − | | name = McKenna | + | | name = ''McKenna'' |
| − | | manufacturer = [[Blue Nose Clipperships]] | + | | manufacturer = [[Blue Nose Clipperships]]<ref name=TRO:3057p162>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', p. 162: "McKenna WarShip Profile"</ref> |
| Use = Battleship | | Use = Battleship | ||
| − | | Tech Base = [[ | + | | Tech Base = [[Star League]] |
| − | | Cost = | + | | Cost = 30,974,056,800 C-Bills<ref>http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4609/mckenna-battleship-2652</ref> |
| − | | | + | | production year=2652 |
| + | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4609/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| Mass = 1,930,000 tons | | Mass = 1,930,000 tons | ||
| − | | Length = 1, | + | | Length = 1,405 meters |
| − | | Sail Diameter = 1, | + | | Sail Diameter = 1,560 meters |
| Fuel = 1,600 tons | | Fuel = 1,600 tons | ||
| Burn Rate = 39.52 | | Burn Rate = 39.52 | ||
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| KF Drive Integrity = 37 | | KF Drive Integrity = 37 | ||
| LF Battery = Yes | | LF Battery = Yes | ||
| − | | Armament = | + | | Armament = <span></span> |
| − | | Armor = [[Ferro-Carbide]] | + | * 12x [[NAC/40]] |
| + | * 12x [[NL55]] | ||
| + | * 6x [[AR-10]] | ||
| + | * 48x [[Heavy NPPC]] | ||
| + | | Armor = 1,603.5 tons [[Ulston C5-A]] [[Ferro-Carbide]] | ||
| DropShip Capacity = 6 | | DropShip Capacity = 6 | ||
| − | | Crew = | + | | Crew = 579<ref name=TRO:3057p162/> |
| − | | Grav Decks = 3 (2 x | + | * 97 Officers |
| + | * 404 Enlisted | ||
| + | * 78 Gunners | ||
| + | ---- | ||
| + | (Crew Types)<ref name="BSr63">''BattleSpace'' rulebook, p. 63</ref><br/> | ||
| + | *150 Pilots / Engineers<br/> | ||
| + | *116 Junior Officers / Other Crew (Non-Engineers)<br/> | ||
| + | *312 Secondary Engineers<br/> | ||
| + | ---- | ||
| + | Bay Personnel: 180 | ||
| + | | Grav Decks = 3 (2 x 45, 1 x 75 meters diameter) | ||
| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 30/30 | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 30/30 | ||
| − | | Heat Sinks = 6,325 ( | + | | Heat Sinks = 6,325 double (12,650) |
| Structural Integrity = 95 | | Structural Integrity = 95 | ||
| − | | BV (1.0) = 214,414<ref name= | + | | BV (1.0) = 214,414<ref name=TRO:3057p162/><ref name="AT2RSp312">''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 312</ref> |
| − | | 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 [[Mars]] in [[2652]] and quickly became the pride of the | + | 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 [[Star_League_Defense_Force#Naval|SLDF Navy]], winning two [[Martial Olympiad|Martial Olympiads]] in a row (in [[2696]] and [[2700]]), and considered by many to be the highlight of their military service.<ref name=TRO:3057p162/> |
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| + | An astounding 280 ''McKennas'', nearly two per year, were put into service before the fall of the [[Star League]] but were prime targets for Rim Worlds forces, and only 29 survived to the liberation of Terra. By the time General [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] left on the [[Operation EXODUS|Exodus]] only 18 remained to leave to parts unknown.<ref name=TRO:3057p162/> | ||
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| + | 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. The class's distinctive ventral and dorsal radiating fins help dissipate the immense heat generated by these weapons and can reduce the infrared signature of the class when not in combat.<ref name=TRO:3057p162/> The [[Cortex UltraBond]] hull was based on that of the ''[[Farragut]]'', its strength and stress-resistance well renowned.<ref name=TRO:3057p146>''Technical Readout: 2750'', p. 146: "McKenna WarShip Profile"</ref> | ||
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | In the forward arcs the ''McKenna'' carries primarily [[Naval Autocannon]] | + | In the forward arcs the ''McKenna'' carries primarily [[Zeus-40]] [[Naval Autocannon|Naval Autocannons]] and [[Thunderbolt-55]] Lasers of the largest order, able to smash almost any other vessel in a single strike. Several [[Maelstrom]] [[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/40s, NL55s, and AR-10s to deter pursuit and flanking maneuvers.<ref name=TRO:3057p162/> |
| − | Six docking collars provide the ''McKenna'' with | + | 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.<ref name=TRO:3057p162/> |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
255,382.5 tons | 255,382.5 tons | ||
| − | *Bay 1: 25 Fighters | + | *Bay 1: 25 Fighters (4 doors) |
| − | *Bay 2: 25 Fighters | + | *Bay 2: 25 Fighters (4 doors) |
| − | *Bay 3: 16 Small Craft, Cargo | + | *Bay 3: 16 Small Craft, Cargo (2 doors) |
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| − | + | * [[:Category:Individual McKenna-class WarShips|List of named ''McKenna'' class WarShips.]] | |
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| − | + | The updated Clan version began production in 2851 but has few changes beyond cosmetic. A decrease in the ferro-carbide armor to 1,425.5 tons offsets an increase to the cargo bay holdings of 273,745.5 tons. | |
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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]]. | |
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | McKenna TRO2750.jpg|Original ''McKenna'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 2750|TRO:2750]]'' | |
| + | McKenna (Battleship) TRO3057r.png|Clan refit ''McKenna'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3057|TRO:3057]]'' | ||
| + | Navalcamowob.png|Miniature of ''McKenna''-class [[Blake's Sword|WoBS ''Blake's Sword'']] from ''[[AeroTech 2 Revised Edition|AeroTech 2 revised]]'' | ||
| + | Navalcamocgs.png|Miniature of ''McKenna''-class [[Lei Kung|CGS ''Lei Kung'']] from ''AeroTech 2 revised'' | ||
| + | Navalcamocsn.png|Miniature of ''McKenna''-class [[James McKenna (Individual McKenna-class WarShip)|CSR ''James McKenna'']] from ''AeroTech 2 revised'' | ||
| + | James McKenna (Vessel).jpg|The ''McKenna''-class CSR ''James McKenna'' from ''[[Field Report: Clans]]'' | ||
| + | McKenna_exodus.PNG|Unnamed ''McKenna''-class ships join the Exodus from ''[[Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2]]'' | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
* ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' | * ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Clan WarShip classes]] | [[Category:Clan WarShip classes]] | ||
[[Category:Battleship classes]] | [[Category:Battleship classes]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Large WarShips]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Terran Hegemony WarShip classes]] | ||
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Revision as of 18:00, 18 April 2024
- This article is about the battleship class. For other uses, see McKenna.
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| McKenna | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Blue Nose Clipperships[1] |
| Production Year | 2652[2] |
| Use | Battleship |
| Tech Base | Star League |
| Cost | 30,974,056,800 C-Bills[3] |
| 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 | 1,603.5 tons Ulston C5-A Ferro-Carbide |
| DropShip Capacity | 6 |
| Crew | 579[1]
(Crew Types)[4]
Bay Personnel: 180 |
| Grav Decks | 3 (2 x 45, 1 x 75 meters diameter) |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 30/30 |
| Heat Sinks | 6,325 double (12,650) |
| Structural Integrity | 95 |
| BV (1.0) | 214,414[1][5] |
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 SLDF Navy, winning two Martial Olympiads in a row (in 2696 and 2700), and considered by many to be the highlight of their military service.[1]
An astounding 280 McKennas, nearly two per year, were put into service before the fall of the Star League but were prime targets for Rim Worlds forces, and only 29 survived to the liberation of Terra. By the time General Aleksandr Kerensky left on the Exodus only 18 remained to leave to parts unknown.[1]
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. The class's distinctive ventral and dorsal radiating fins help dissipate the immense heat generated by these weapons and can reduce the infrared signature of the class when not in combat.[1] The Cortex UltraBond hull was based on that of the Farragut, its strength and stress-resistance well renowned.[6]
Armament
In the forward arcs the McKenna carries primarily Zeus-40 Naval Autocannons and Thunderbolt-55 Lasers of the largest order, able to smash almost any other vessel in a single strike. Several Maelstrom 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/40s, NL55s, and AR-10s to deter pursuit and flanking maneuvers.[1]
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.[1]
Cargo
255,382.5 tons
- Bay 1: 25 Fighters (4 doors)
- Bay 2: 25 Fighters (4 doors)
- Bay 3: 16 Small Craft, Cargo (2 doors)
See Also
Variants
- Clan
The updated Clan version began production in 2851 but has few changes beyond cosmetic. A decrease in the ferro-carbide armor to 1,425.5 tons offsets an increase to the cargo bay holdings of 273,745.5 tons.
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.[7][8] 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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Technical Readout: 3057 Revised, p. 162: "McKenna WarShip Profile"
- ↑ MUL online date for the McKenna (WarShip class)
- ↑ http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4609/mckenna-battleship-2652
- ↑ BattleSpace rulebook, p. 63
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 312
- ↑ Technical Readout: 2750, p. 146: "McKenna WarShip Profile"
- ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1, p. 46
- ↑ Field Manual: SLDF, p. 44: "First Fleet"