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{{InfoBoxWarShip | {{InfoBoxWarShip | ||
| image = [[File:New Syrtis WS.jpg|191px]] | | image = [[File:New Syrtis WS.jpg|191px]] | ||
| − | | name = New Syrtis | + | | name = ''New Syrtis'' |
| manufacturer = | | manufacturer = | ||
| Use = Carrier | | Use = Carrier | ||
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | ||
| − | | Cost = | + | | Cost = 9,537,092,000 |
| Introduced = [[2557]] | | Introduced = [[2557]] | ||
| + | | production year=2557 | ||
| + | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4712/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| Mass = 920,000 tons | | Mass = 920,000 tons | ||
| − | | Length = | + | | Length = 718 meters |
| − | | Sail Diameter = 1, | + | | Sail Diameter = 1,600 meters |
| Fuel = 20,000 tons | | Fuel = 20,000 tons | ||
| Burn Rate = 39.52 | | Burn Rate = 39.52 | ||
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| KF Drive Integrity = 19 | | KF Drive Integrity = 19 | ||
| LF Battery = No | | LF Battery = No | ||
| − | | Armament = | + | | Armament = <span></span> |
| + | * 9x [[NAC/20]] | ||
| + | * 10x [[NAC/10]] | ||
| + | * 3x [[NL55]] | ||
| + | * 4x [[Heavy NPPC]] | ||
| + | * 8x [[Barracuda]] | ||
| + | * 24x [[LRM 20]] | ||
| + | * 16x [[Large laser]] | ||
| + | * 32x [[medium laser]] | ||
| + | * 32x [[machine gun]] | ||
| Armor = 1,084 tons of Standard | | Armor = 1,084 tons of Standard | ||
| DropShip Capacity = 2 | | DropShip Capacity = 2 | ||
| − | | Crew = 173 | + | | Crew = 173 officers<br> 634 enlisted/non-rated<br> 125 gunners<br> 20 first-class passengers<br> 60 second-class passengers<br> 450 steerage passengers<br> 120 marines<br> 640 bay personnel |
| − | | Grav Decks = 2x | + | | Grav Decks = 2x 145 meters |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 90/200 | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 90/200 | ||
| Heat Sinks = 2,451 | | Heat Sinks = 2,451 | ||
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| BV (2.0) = 84,483 | | BV (2.0) = 84,483 | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Following the [[Davion Civil War]], [[First Prince]] [[Alexander Davion]] initiated a [[WarShip]] building | + | Following the [[Davion Civil War]], [[First Prince]] [[Alexander Davion]] initiated a [[WarShip]] building program after recognizing that the [[Federated Suns]] WarShip fleet was outclassed by those being fielded by his enemies; this program began in [[2546]] and resulted in the development of the Block II ''[[Davion II (WarShip class)|Davion]]''-class WarShip, the ''[[Robinson (WarShip class)|Robinson]]''-class Transport and, in [[2557]], the '''''New Syrtis'''''-class Carrier (called a "Fighter Cruiser" by some sources, as a reference to its respectable inboard firepower).<ref name="H:RWp220">''Historical: Reunification War'', pp. 220–221: "New Syrtis (Carrier)"</ref> |
| − | The ''New Syrtis'' was the first WarShip dedicated to operating large [[ | + | The ''New Syrtis'' was the first WarShip dedicated to operating large [[aerospace fighter]] formations, despite battles throughout the [[Age of War]] demonstrating that fighter superiority often decided battles. The ''New Syrtis'' was intended to project House Davion's power by immediately assuming control of local space, whether that space was a distant jump point or a planet's orbit. The ''New Syrtis'' even managed to have relatively spacious crew quarters, despite carrying almost 2,000 crew, including two full crews for every fighter and small craft carried.<ref name="H:RWp220"/> |
Seeing only limited action prior to the rise of the [[Star League]], the ''New Syrtis''-class acquitted itself well in combat, proving that in addition to dominating the local space it could also survive against directed naval gunfire. ''New Syrtis''-class vessels would serve in the Federated Suns navy throughout the Star League era and into the [[2nd Succession War|Second Succession War]].<ref name="H:RWp220"/> | Seeing only limited action prior to the rise of the [[Star League]], the ''New Syrtis''-class acquitted itself well in combat, proving that in addition to dominating the local space it could also survive against directed naval gunfire. ''New Syrtis''-class vessels would serve in the Federated Suns navy throughout the Star League era and into the [[2nd Succession War|Second Succession War]].<ref name="H:RWp220"/> | ||
| − | The first major test of the ''New Syrtis'' came during the [[Case Amber|Case AMBER]] operation conducted by the [[Taurian Concordat]] during the [[Reunification War]]; despite one ''New Syrtis'' being destroyed in combat, a second scuttled and a third captured, the ''New Syrtis'' was considered to have performed admirably against the Taurian navy.<ref name="H:RWp220"/> | + | The first major test of the ''New Syrtis'' came during the [[Case Amber|Case AMBER]] operation conducted by the [[Taurian Concordat]] during the [[Reunification War]]; despite one ''New Syrtis'' being destroyed in combat, a second scuttled and a third captured, the ''New Syrtis'' was considered to have performed admirably against the Taurian navy.<ref name="H:RWp220"/> As the Federated Suns began rearming towards the end of the Star League era ''New Syrtis''-class WarShips were active in all four of its naval fleets, with four being active in [[2765]] including the lead ship of her class, the [[New Syrtis (Individual New Syrtis-class WarShip)|FSS ''New Syrtis'']], flagship of [[Admiral]] [[Mark Creuset]] and the Coreward Fleet.<ref>''Field Report 2765: AFFS'', p. 6: "Naval Defense Doctrine"</ref> |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | The ''New Syrtis'' is equipped with sufficient armament to be able to project fire out to all ranges, with a mixture of energy and ammunition dependent weapons. The capital weapons are concentrated in the broadsides, although each vessel can inflict substantial damage in the | + | The ''New Syrtis'' is equipped with sufficient armament to be able to project fire out to all ranges, with a mixture of energy and ammunition dependent weapons. The capital weapons are concentrated in the broadsides, although each vessel can inflict substantial damage in the forward arc; reinforcing the weapons batteries are 160 [[Barracuda]] missiles, launched from paired launchers around the ship. Evenly spaced LRM launchers and fighter class lasers and [[machine gun|machine guns]] enable the ''New Syrtis'' to deal effectively with attacking fighters and small craft.<ref name="H:RWp220"/> |
Each ''New Syrtis'' carries 120 fighters, backed up by four [[squadron|squadrons]] of assorted shuttles, assault craft and heavy escorts, and has enough air crew to operate two full crews for every craft, allowing the ''New Syrtis'' to conduct operations constantly with no down time. The four-platoon marine crew assigned to each ''New Syrtis'' can also be increased by up to a [[battalion]] of additional troops.<ref name="H:RWp220"/> | Each ''New Syrtis'' carries 120 fighters, backed up by four [[squadron|squadrons]] of assorted shuttles, assault craft and heavy escorts, and has enough air crew to operate two full crews for every craft, allowing the ''New Syrtis'' to conduct operations constantly with no down time. The four-platoon marine crew assigned to each ''New Syrtis'' can also be increased by up to a [[battalion]] of additional troops.<ref name="H:RWp220"/> | ||
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* Bay 5: 50,310 tons of Cargo, 6 doors | * Bay 5: 50,310 tons of Cargo, 6 doors | ||
| − | == | + | ==Notes== |
| − | + | As of this writing, there are no published record sheets for the New Syrtis. | |
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | * ''[[Field Report 2765: AFFS]]'' | ||
* ''[[Historical: Reunification War]]'' | * ''[[Historical: Reunification War]]'' | ||
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[[Category: Carrier WarShip classes]] | [[Category: Carrier WarShip classes]] | ||
[[Category: Federated Suns WarShip classes]] | [[Category: Federated Suns WarShip classes]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Large WarShips]] | ||
[[Category: WarShip classes]] | [[Category: WarShip classes]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:06, 24 October 2023
- This article is about the carrier WarShip class. For other uses, see New Syrtis (disambiguation).
| |
| New Syrtis | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | |
| Introduced | 2557 |
| Production Year | 2557[1] |
| Use | Carrier |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Cost | 9,537,092,000 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 920,000 tons |
| Length | 718 meters |
| Sail Diameter | 1,600 meters |
| Fuel | 20,000 tons |
| Burn Rate | 39.52 |
| Safe Thrust | 2 g |
| Top Thrust | 3 g |
| Sail Integrity | 5 |
| KF Drive Integrity | 19 |
| LF Battery | No |
| Armament |
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| Armor | 1,084 tons of Standard |
| DropShip Capacity | 2 |
| Crew | 173 officers 634 enlisted/non-rated 125 gunners 20 first-class passengers 60 second-class passengers 450 steerage passengers 120 marines 640 bay personnel |
| Grav Decks | 2x 145 meters |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 90/200 |
| Heat Sinks | 2,451 |
| Structural Integrity | 60 |
| BV (2.0) | 84,483 |
Description[edit]
Following the Davion Civil War, First Prince Alexander Davion initiated a WarShip building program after recognizing that the Federated Suns WarShip fleet was outclassed by those being fielded by his enemies; this program began in 2546 and resulted in the development of the Block II Davion-class WarShip, the Robinson-class Transport and, in 2557, the New Syrtis-class Carrier (called a "Fighter Cruiser" by some sources, as a reference to its respectable inboard firepower).[2]
The New Syrtis was the first WarShip dedicated to operating large aerospace fighter formations, despite battles throughout the Age of War demonstrating that fighter superiority often decided battles. The New Syrtis was intended to project House Davion's power by immediately assuming control of local space, whether that space was a distant jump point or a planet's orbit. The New Syrtis even managed to have relatively spacious crew quarters, despite carrying almost 2,000 crew, including two full crews for every fighter and small craft carried.[2]
Seeing only limited action prior to the rise of the Star League, the New Syrtis-class acquitted itself well in combat, proving that in addition to dominating the local space it could also survive against directed naval gunfire. New Syrtis-class vessels would serve in the Federated Suns navy throughout the Star League era and into the Second Succession War.[2]
The first major test of the New Syrtis came during the Case AMBER operation conducted by the Taurian Concordat during the Reunification War; despite one New Syrtis being destroyed in combat, a second scuttled and a third captured, the New Syrtis was considered to have performed admirably against the Taurian navy.[2] As the Federated Suns began rearming towards the end of the Star League era New Syrtis-class WarShips were active in all four of its naval fleets, with four being active in 2765 including the lead ship of her class, the FSS New Syrtis, flagship of Admiral Mark Creuset and the Coreward Fleet.[3]
Armament[edit]
The New Syrtis is equipped with sufficient armament to be able to project fire out to all ranges, with a mixture of energy and ammunition dependent weapons. The capital weapons are concentrated in the broadsides, although each vessel can inflict substantial damage in the forward arc; reinforcing the weapons batteries are 160 Barracuda missiles, launched from paired launchers around the ship. Evenly spaced LRM launchers and fighter class lasers and machine guns enable the New Syrtis to deal effectively with attacking fighters and small craft.[2]
Each New Syrtis carries 120 fighters, backed up by four squadrons of assorted shuttles, assault craft and heavy escorts, and has enough air crew to operate two full crews for every craft, allowing the New Syrtis to conduct operations constantly with no down time. The four-platoon marine crew assigned to each New Syrtis can also be increased by up to a battalion of additional troops.[2]
Cargo[edit]
- Bay 1: 60 Fighters, 12 Small Craft, 4 doors
- Bay 2: 60 Fighters, 12 Small Craft, 4 doors
- Bay 3: 10 platoons of infantry, 2 doors
- Bay 4: 50,310 tons of Cargo, 6 doors
- Bay 5: 50,310 tons of Cargo, 6 doors
Notes[edit]
As of this writing, there are no published record sheets for the New Syrtis.
See Also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ MUL online date for the New Syrtis (WarShip class)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Historical: Reunification War, pp. 220–221: "New Syrtis (Carrier)"
- ↑ Field Report 2765: AFFS, p. 6: "Naval Defense Doctrine"