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{{InfoBoxDropShip | {{InfoBoxDropShip | ||
| image = Merlin (DropShip).jpg|200px] | | image = Merlin (DropShip).jpg|200px] | ||
| − | | name = Merlin | + | | name = ''Merlin'' |
| − | | manufacturer = [[Irian | + | | manufacturer = |
| + | [[Irian Naval Systems]] | ||
| + | ---- | ||
| + | [[Brigadier Corporation#Gibson|Brigadier Gibson facility]]<ref name=TRO3067p174>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 174: "Merlin DropShip Profile"</ref> | ||
| production year = 3063 | | production year = 3063 | ||
| year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4629/MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | | year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4629/MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
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| Width = 32 | | Width = 32 | ||
| Height = 21 | | Height = 21 | ||
| − | | Drive System = | + | | Drive System = |
| Safe Thrust = 3 g | | Safe Thrust = 3 g | ||
| Maximum Thrust = 4.5 g | | Maximum Thrust = 4.5 g | ||
| Fuel (tons) = 50 | | Fuel (tons) = 50 | ||
| Fuel (days) = 1.84 | | Fuel (days) = 1.84 | ||
| − | | Armament = 4x [[ER PPC]] | + | | Armament = <span></span> |
| + | * 4x [[ER PPC]] | ||
| + | * 7x [[ER large laser]] | ||
| + | * 4x [[LRM-20]] | ||
| + | * 2x [[SRM-6]] | ||
| + | * 4x [[medium pulse laser]] | ||
| + | * 12x [[medium laser]] | ||
| Armor = 50 tons Standard | | Armor = 50 tons Standard | ||
| Crew = 11 | | Crew = 11 | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Merlin''''' is a combination WarShip escort and fast attack design. Rushed through the design and testing process, the ''Merlin'' was created to fill a gap in the Free Worlds League Navy after they lost access to Capellan ''[[Lung Wang]]'' production. The design process was expedited using assistance from the [[Word of Blake]]. Since entering service in 3063, most of the ''Merlins'' produced to date have been assigned to escort the ''[[Thera]]''-class WarShips. The ''Merlin's'' performance has won rave reviews from their crews and the ships they support. Fast, well armored, and with a decent punch, the ''Merlin'' does an excellent job of covering a WarShip's weak zones.<ref name=TRO3067p174/> | + | The '''''Merlin''''' is a combination [[WarShip]] escort and fast attack design. Rushed through the design and testing process, the ''Merlin'' was created to fill a gap in the Free Worlds League Navy after they lost access to Capellan ''[[Lung Wang]]'' production. The design process was expedited using assistance from the [[Word of Blake]]. Since entering service in 3063, most of the ''Merlins'' produced to date have been assigned to escort the ''[[Thera]]''-class WarShips. The ''Merlin's'' performance has won rave reviews from their crews and the ships they support. Fast, well armored, and with a decent punch, the ''Merlin'' does an excellent job of covering a WarShip's weak zones.<ref name=TRO3067p174/> |
| − | The crews originally complained about the cramped, Spartan quarters aboard the ''Merlin'', but soon realized that they had access to the much larger recreation facilities aboard their assigned WarShip. The only real flaws with the ship are some minor heat management issues and the limited fuel supply. Though the ''Merlin'' can draw fuel from a ''Thera'' or ''[[Eagle (WarShip)|Eagle]]'' if part of that task group, on a fast attack the ''Merlin'' is likely to run out of fuel if the captain is foolish.<ref name=TRO3067p174/> | + | The crews originally complained about the cramped, Spartan quarters aboard the ''Merlin'', but soon realized that they had access to the much larger recreation facilities aboard their assigned WarShip. The only real flaws with the ship are some minor heat management issues and the limited fuel supply. Though the ''Merlin'' can draw fuel from a ''Thera'' or ''[[Eagle (WarShip class)|Eagle]]'' if part of that task group, on a fast attack the ''Merlin'' is likely to run out of fuel if the captain is foolish.<ref name=TRO3067p174/> |
| − | IrTech's Clipperton facility had produced a dozen ''Merlins'' by [[3067]], but the Brigadier Corporation's Gibson facility had serious production problems due to | + | IrTech's Clipperton facility had produced a dozen ''Merlins'' by [[3067]], but the Brigadier Corporation's Gibson facility had serious production problems due to interference by a [[ComStar]] sympathizer who sabotaged the project.<ref name=TRO3067p174/> |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | Most of the ''Merlin's'' weapon array is energy-based. This is a good thing because the SRM launchers have only two tons of ammunition. The LRM launchers, by contrast, carry ten tons of ammunition, but this will probably be gone much faster than the crew would like. Fortunately, the [[ER Large Laser]]s and [[ER PPC]]s can still inflict significant damage on enemy | + | Most of the ''Merlin's'' weapon array is energy-based. This is a good thing because the SRM launchers have only two tons of ammunition. The LRM launchers, by contrast, carry ten tons of ammunition, but this will probably be gone much faster than the crew would like. Fortunately, the [[ER Large Laser]]s and [[ER PPC]]s can still inflict significant damage on enemy [[aerospace fighter]]s and DropShips once the missile ammunition is gone.<ref name=TRO3067p174/> |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | The ''Merlin'' carries a pair of | + | The ''Merlin'' carries a pair of aerospace fighters to provide some additional defense. The second cargo bay can contain a little over 500 tons.<ref name=TRO3067p174/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;''Merlin'' Ngake : First spotted undergoing refits at [[Ngake]], this unique ''Merlin'' variant was captured from the [[Word of Blake]] by marines from the [[Principality of Regulus]]. After the refit at Ngake was completed, the capabilities of this new Pocket WarShip became apparent. By removing the fighter bays and standard weapons, engineers were able to install four [[SCL/1]] | + | *;''Merlin'' Ngake : First spotted undergoing refits at [[Ngake]], this unique ''Merlin'' variant was captured from the [[Word of Blake]] by marines from the [[Principality of Regulus]]. After the refit at Ngake was completed, the capabilities of this new Pocket WarShip became apparent. By removing the fighter bays and standard weapons, engineers were able to install four [[SCL/1]]s in the nose. For close defense, the ''Merlin Ngake'' carries fourteen [[Large X-Pulse Laser]]s; Missile defense is provided by fourteen [[Laser AMS]] systems. This ship was last seen attacking various worlds of the [[Word of Blake Protectorate]]. BV (2.0) = 6,295<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Marik'' p. 14</ref> |
| − | *;''Merlin'' R1 : The production version of the ''Merlin Ngake'', the R1 variant is intended to be used as orbital fire support for ground troops. This variant has ten Laser AMS systems, but retains the fourteen Large X-Pulse Lasers and nose mounted [[SCL/1]]s. A single fighter bay has been restored and the fuel capacity has been slightly reduced. Production remains low, however, as the Principality of Regulus has to buy new or salvaged ''Merlins'' and convert them by hand. BV (2.0) = 6,115<ref name=TRO:Proto>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 186</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Prototypes'', p. 97</ref> | + | *;''Merlin'' R1 : The production version of the ''Merlin Ngake'', the R1 variant is intended to be used as orbital fire support for ground troops. This variant has ten Laser AMS systems, but retains the fourteen Large X-Pulse Lasers and nose-mounted [[SCL/1]]s. A single fighter bay has been restored and the fuel capacity has been slightly reduced. Production remains low, however, as the Principality of Regulus has to buy new or salvaged ''Merlins'' and convert them by hand. BV (2.0) = 6,115<ref name=TRO:Proto>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 186</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Prototypes'', p. 97</ref> |
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| + | ==Named Vessels== | ||
| + | :''See [[:Category:Individual Merlin-class DropShips]]'' | ||
| + | |||
| + | * [[Agravain]]<ref>''Escaping Jardine''</ref> | ||
| + | * [[Marathon (Individual Mule-class DropShip)|Marathon]]<ref>''A Bonfire of Worlds''</ref> | ||
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| − | The ''Merlin | + | The ''Merlin'' R1 variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref name=TRO:Proto/> |
* [[Non-Standard Parts]] | * [[Non-Standard Parts]] | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | Merlin (DropShip).jpg|Original ''Merlin'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3067|TRO:3067]]'' | |
| + | merlin-1r.png|Variant ''Merlin'' "R1" from ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes|TRO:Prototypes]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' | + | * ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' |
| − | *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Marik]]'' | + | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Marik]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: Prototypes]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: Prototypes]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' |
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[[Category:Artillery Support Unit]] | [[Category:Artillery Support Unit]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:24, 30 March 2024
- This article is about the assault DropShip class. For other uses, see Merlin.
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| Merlin | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Irian Naval Systems
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| Production Year | 3063[2] |
| Use | Assault DropShip |
| Type | Military Spheroid |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 2500 tons |
| Structural Integrity | 20 |
| Length | 92 meters |
| Width | 32 meters |
| Height | 21 meters |
| Safe Thrust | 3 g |
| Max Thrust | 4.5 g |
| Fuel (tons) | 50 |
| Fuel (days) | 1.84 |
| Armament |
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| Armor | 50 tons Standard |
| Crew | 11 |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 2/0 |
| Heat Sinks | 90 Double Heat Sink |
| BV (1.0) | 5,340[1] 5,206[3] |
| BV (2.0) | 6,989[4] |
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Description[edit]
The Merlin is a combination WarShip escort and fast attack design. Rushed through the design and testing process, the Merlin was created to fill a gap in the Free Worlds League Navy after they lost access to Capellan Lung Wang production. The design process was expedited using assistance from the Word of Blake. Since entering service in 3063, most of the Merlins produced to date have been assigned to escort the Thera-class WarShips. The Merlin's performance has won rave reviews from their crews and the ships they support. Fast, well armored, and with a decent punch, the Merlin does an excellent job of covering a WarShip's weak zones.[1]
The crews originally complained about the cramped, Spartan quarters aboard the Merlin, but soon realized that they had access to the much larger recreation facilities aboard their assigned WarShip. The only real flaws with the ship are some minor heat management issues and the limited fuel supply. Though the Merlin can draw fuel from a Thera or Eagle if part of that task group, on a fast attack the Merlin is likely to run out of fuel if the captain is foolish.[1]
IrTech's Clipperton facility had produced a dozen Merlins by 3067, but the Brigadier Corporation's Gibson facility had serious production problems due to interference by a ComStar sympathizer who sabotaged the project.[1]
Armament[edit]
Most of the Merlin's weapon array is energy-based. This is a good thing because the SRM launchers have only two tons of ammunition. The LRM launchers, by contrast, carry ten tons of ammunition, but this will probably be gone much faster than the crew would like. Fortunately, the ER Large Lasers and ER PPCs can still inflict significant damage on enemy aerospace fighters and DropShips once the missile ammunition is gone.[1]
Cargo[edit]
The Merlin carries a pair of aerospace fighters to provide some additional defense. The second cargo bay can contain a little over 500 tons.[1]
Variants[edit]
- Merlin Ngake
- First spotted undergoing refits at Ngake, this unique Merlin variant was captured from the Word of Blake by marines from the Principality of Regulus. After the refit at Ngake was completed, the capabilities of this new Pocket WarShip became apparent. By removing the fighter bays and standard weapons, engineers were able to install four SCL/1s in the nose. For close defense, the Merlin Ngake carries fourteen Large X-Pulse Lasers; Missile defense is provided by fourteen Laser AMS systems. This ship was last seen attacking various worlds of the Word of Blake Protectorate. BV (2.0) = 6,295[5]
- Merlin R1
- The production version of the Merlin Ngake, the R1 variant is intended to be used as orbital fire support for ground troops. This variant has ten Laser AMS systems, but retains the fourteen Large X-Pulse Lasers and nose-mounted SCL/1s. A single fighter bay has been restored and the fuel capacity has been slightly reduced. Production remains low, however, as the Principality of Regulus has to buy new or salvaged Merlins and convert them by hand. BV (2.0) = 6,115[6][7]
Named Vessels[edit]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Merlin R1 variant is subject to the following Design Quirk:[6]
Gallery[edit]
Original Merlin from TRO:3067
Variant Merlin "R1" from TRO:Prototypes
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Technical Readout: 3067, p. 174: "Merlin DropShip Profile"
- ↑ online date for the Merlin (DropShip class)
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 214
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 302
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Marik p. 14
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 186
- ↑ Record Sheets: Prototypes, p. 97
- ↑ Escaping Jardine
- ↑ A Bonfire of Worlds