Monarch
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| Monarch | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Brigadier Corporation Galileo Instruments New Syrtis Shipyards |
| Production Year | 2759[1] |
| Use | Passenger Liner |
| Type | Civilian Aerodyne |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 5,000 tons |
| Structural Integrity | 6 |
| Length | 169 meters |
| Width | 104 meters |
| Height | 30 meters |
| Drive System | Marly 750 |
| Safe Thrust | 1.5 g |
| Max Thrust | 2.5 g |
| Fuel (tons) | 112 tons |
| Fuel (days) | 33.2 days |
| Armament | None |
| Armor | 8 tons standard Fore: 5 Sides: 4 Aft: 3 |
| Crew | 34 |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 15/15 |
| Heat Sinks | 76 |
| BV (1.0) | 441[2] |
| BV (2.0) | 412 |
Description
While a great number of civilian passenger liners existed during the Star League era, the Monarch Class DropShip is the most common example still in use during the maelstrom of the Succession Wars.
Armament
Like many civilian ships the Monarch relies on its inoffensive nature to escape harm, being only lightly armored and completely unarmed. For this reason and the completely non-military role of the craft, they rarely stray beyond routes that would put them in harm.
Cargo
The Monarch's passenger quarters are split across two decks between the command and cargo sections. Each deck features 133 staterooms, with the lower deck featuring shops, a sauna and a 150 seat dining area, while the upper deck features two 100 seat dining areas, two large lounges, a casino and vidtape theater. The passenger staterooms are split between 200 standard class and 66 first class cabins. While not geared towards absolute luxury as the Princess Class, the Monarch offers a much more comfortable trip than on-board a merchant or military craft. The remaining space is devoted to 900 tons of cargo, split between supplies and passenger luggage.
Named ships
Gallery
Illustration of Monarch from DropShips and JumpShips
Original Monarch from TRO:3057
References
- ↑ online date for the Monarch
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 237
Bibliography
- AeroTech 2 Record Sheets
- DropShips and JumpShips, pp. 60-61 - "Vehicle Description"
- Jihad Hot Spots: Terra
- Technical Readout: 3057, pp. 46-47 - "Monarch Profile"
- Technical Readout: 3057 Revised, p. 44, 75 - "Monarch Overview"