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*''Lei Kung'' ([[Clan Goliath Scorpion]]) | *''Lei Kung'' ([[Clan Goliath Scorpion]]) | ||
*''James McKenna'' ([[Clan Snow Raven]]) | *''James McKenna'' ([[Clan Snow Raven]]) | ||
| − | *''Werewolf'' | + | *''Werewolf'' - The ''Werewolf'' is the flagship of Clan Wolf-in-Exile. On 20 March [[3068]], the ''Werewolf'' escorted a rescue mission to [[Outreach]], where the vessel held off two [[Word of Blake]] WarShips, an ''[[Essex]]'' and a ''[[Black Lion]]''. The task force was able to evacuate numerous civilians and members of [[Wolf's Dragoons]].<ref>''Dawn of the Jihad'' & ''Blake Ascending'', p. 38</ref><ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', p. 16 & ''Blake Ascending'', p. 176; "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref> |
| − | *'' | + | *WoBS ''Blake’s Sword'' ([[Word of Blake]]; previously ''SLS Zughoffer Weir'')<ref>''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]] - pg. 117''</ref> |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 21:25, 25 October 2010
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| McKenna | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Blue Nose Clipperships |
| Introduced | 2652 |
| Use | Battleship |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere/Clan |
| Cost | 21,395,929,800 C-Bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 1,930,000 tons |
| Length | 1,405m |
| Sail Diameter | 1,405m |
| Fuel | 1,600 tons |
| Burn Rate | 39.52 |
| Safe Thrust | 3 |
| Top Thrust | 5 |
| Sail Integrity | 7 |
| KF Drive Integrity | 37 |
| LF Battery | Yes |
| Armament | 12 x NAC/40s 12 x NL55s 6 x AR-10 Launchers 48 x Heavy NPPC |
| Armor | Ferro-Carbide |
| DropShip Capacity | 6 |
| Crew | 758 |
| 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 |
| BV (2.0) | ??? |
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 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 is finally becoming outclassed.
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 12 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.
Six docking collars provide the McKenna with its own personal dropship escort and 50 aerospace fighters ensure only the brave or the foolish get within fighter range of the vessel and protect it from mass attacks by enemy fighters. The McKenna lacks any surface mounted conventional weaponry, a sign of the times that it was designed and deployed in.
Cargo
255,382.5 tons
- Bay 1: 25 Fighters
- Bay 2: 25 Fighters
- Bay 3: 16 Small Craft, Cargo
Variants
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Named Vessels
- McKenna's Pride (In orbit around Strana Mechty, maintained by all Clans; Aleksandr Kerensky's tomb[1])
- Cage's Pride (Clan Ice Hellion)
- Sovereign Right (Clan Star Adder)
- Second Coming (Clan Cloud Cobra)
- Lei Kung (Clan Goliath Scorpion)
- James McKenna (Clan Snow Raven)
- Werewolf - The Werewolf is the flagship of Clan Wolf-in-Exile. On 20 March 3068, the Werewolf escorted a rescue mission to Outreach, where the vessel held off two Word of Blake WarShips, an Essex and a Black Lion. The task force was able to evacuate numerous civilians and members of Wolf's Dragoons.[2][3]
- WoBS Blake’s Sword (Word of Blake; previously SLS Zughoffer Weir)[4]
Gallery
- McKenna 3057.jpg
Clan Refit McKenna
References
- ↑ Betrayal of Ideals - pg. 25
- ↑ Dawn of the Jihad & Blake Ascending, p. 38
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3070, p. 16 & Blake Ascending, p. 176; "Timeline of the Jihad"
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents - pg. 117