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{{otheruses|the recharge station|other uses|Olympus (disambiguation)}}
 
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{{InfoBoxSpaceStation
| image = [[File:Olympus.jpg|250px]]
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| image = [[File:Olympus (Recharge Station) TRO3057r.png|200px]]
| Name = Olympus (Recharge Station)
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| Name = ''Olympus''
| Manufacturer = ???
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| Manufacturer =  
| Type = Recharge Stations
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| Type = Recharge Station
 
| Tech Base = Star League
 
| Tech Base = Star League
| Cost = ???
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| Cost =  
| Introduced = [[2663]]
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| Introduced = [[2663]]<ref name=AT2RSp324>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 324</ref>
| Mass = 1,000,000
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| Mass = 1,000,000 tons
| Length = 660  
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| Length = 660 meters
| Width = 1,500
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| Width = 1,500 meters
| Thrust = ???
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| Thrust =  
 
| Fuel (tons) = 10,000
 
| Fuel (tons) = 10,000
| Fuel (days) = 39,52
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| Fuel (days) = 39.52
| LF battery = ???
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| LF battery = Yes, 8
| Armament = 8 x [[PPC]] <br> 8 x [[LRM-20]] <br> 4 x [[AC/20]] <br> 8 x [[SRM-6]] <br> 8 x [[Large Laser]] <br> 20 x [[Medium Laser]] <br> 24 x [[Small Laser]]
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| Armament = <span></span>
| Armor = ???
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* 8x [[PPC]]
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* 8x [[LRM-20]]
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* 4x [[AC/20]]
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* 8x [[SRM-6]]
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* 8x [[large laser]]
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* 20x [[medium laser]]
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* 24x [[small laser]]
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| Armor = 149 tons [[Armor (Capital)|standard]]
 
| Structural Integrity = 1
 
| Structural Integrity = 1
 
| Docking Collars = 4
 
| Docking Collars = 4
| Crew = 46 officers <br> 263 enlisted/not-rated <br> 126 1st-class passengers
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| Crew/Passengers = 309
| Grav Decks = 1 x 1230 meters diameter <br> 1 x 150 meters diameter
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*46 Officers
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*263 Enlisted
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First-Class Passengers: 126
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| Grav Decks = 2 (1 x 1,230 meters and 1 x 150 meters diameter)
 
| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 50/15
 
| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 50/15
| Heat Sinks = 200
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| Heat Sinks = 200 [[heat sink|single]]
| BV (1.0) = 11,066
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| BV (1.0) = 11,066<ref name=AT2RSp324/><ref name=TRO3057R>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', p. 178: "Olympus Space Station Profile"</ref>
| BV (2.0) = ???
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| BV (2.0) =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
Many jump points in important star systems are home to so-called recharge stations, of which the '''Olympus''' is the most well-known. Those stations feature huge solar sails and can store vast amounts of energy, which they can transfer to waiting [[JumpShips]] by emission of microwaves, largely shortening the recharge time due to concentrated energy flow. Apart from that, recharge stations also function as cargo stations and fuel bunkers for [[DropShips]] and many of them form the core of orbital sensor- and defense systems. Recharge stations are rarely subjected to a direct assault, because even during the [[Succession Wars]] they were deemed too valuable to be damaged. They have been, however, targeted by black-ops attacks in order to take out the sensor network they control, prior to a planetary assault.
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Many jump points in important star systems are home to so-called [[Recharge Station]]s, of which the '''''Olympus''''' is the largest and most well-known. These stations feature huge solar sails and can store vast amounts of energy, which they can transfer to waiting [[JumpShips]] by cable connection or by emission of microwaves, significantly shortening the recharge time due to concentrated energy flow. Apart from that, recharge stations also function as cargo stations and fuel bunkers for [[DropShip]]s, and many of them form the core of orbital sensor and defense systems. Recharge stations are rarely subjected to a direct assault, because even during the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], they were deemed too valuable to be damaged. However, they have been targeted by black-ops attacks in order to take out the sensor network they control prior to a planetary assault. In the days of the Star League, there were hundreds of Olympus stations, one apiece for the zenith and nadir jump points of every important system in the Inner Sphere, and the majority of the less important systems as well. But between the sabotage of sensors, age, and mechanical failure or human error, many were lost.<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref name=TRO3057>''Technical Readout: 3057'', p. 202: "Olympus Space Station Profile"</ref>
  
Weighing in at about 1 million tons and having a 1.500 meter diameter, the Olympus features eight batteries, each one capable of recharging one [[JumpShip]] at a time. The most interesting feature is perhaps the inclusion of two repair docks able to cope with ships up to 50,000 tons and a single, large dock for ships weighing up to 150,000 tons. These repair facilities are almost constantly occupied due to their popularity and acquiring a place can require booking 6 months in advance. The two gravdecks are quite unique: one is "small", with a diameter of 150 meters, holding the command section of the '''Olympus''', while the other one is the largest gravdeck known to exist with a diameter of 1,230 meters. It holds all passenger and staff facilities, making duty aboard the station relatively pleasant.
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Weighing in at about 1 million tons and having a 4,215-meter diameter sail, the ''Olympus'' features eight batteries, each one capable of recharging one [[JumpShip]] at a time. The most interesting feature is perhaps the inclusion of two repair docks each able to cope with ships up to 50,000 tons and a single, large dock for ships weighing up to 150,000 tons. These repair facilities are almost constantly occupied due to their popularity and acquiring a place can require booking six months in advance.<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref name=TRO3057/>
  
==Armament==
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The two [[grav deck]]s are quite unique: one is "small", with a diameter of 150 meters, which holds the command section of the ''Olympus'', while the other is the largest grav deck known to exist with a diameter of 1,230 meters. The larger grav deck holds all passenger and staff facilities, making duty aboard the station pleasant.<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref name=TRO3057/>
The armament of the Olympus is geared towards anti-fighter defense. Each firing arc boosts the same configuration, erasing any blind spots in its defense. [[PPC]]'s, [[LRM-20]], and [[Autocannon/20]] provide each arc's main firepower, supplemented by lasers and short-range missile systems. The armor is somewhat weak, but as recharge stations are rarely the subject of a massed assault, it is deemed enough to protect the Olympus.
 
  
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==Weapons and Equipment==
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The armament of the ''Olympus'' is geared toward anti-fighter defense. Each firing arc boosts the same configuration, erasing any blind spots in its defense. [[PPC]]s, [[LRM-20]]s, and [[Autocannon/20]]s provide each arc's main firepower, supplemented by lasers and short-range missile systems. The armor is somewhat weak, but as recharge stations are rarely the subject of a massed assault, it is deemed enough to protect the ''Olympus''.<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref name=TRO3057/>
  
 
==Cargo==
 
==Cargo==
The Olympus has a huge cargo bay with a capacity of 139,093 tons, accessible by 12 doors. It also can support 6 [[Small Craft]] as well as 6 [[ASF]]s and sports 4 docking collars, making it a vital center for any incoming cargo ships. Apart from the crew, the Olympus also has quarters for 126 passengers and sufficient rescue equipment, in case of an emergency.
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The ''Olympus'' can keep almost 12,500 tons of cargo in each of its 12 holds. The station can support six [[Small Craft]] as well as six [[aerospace fighter]]s and sports four docking collars, making it a vital center for any incoming cargo ships. Apart from the crew, the ''Olympus'' also has quarters for 126 passengers. The stations are usually equipped with sufficient rescue equipment for all embarked personnel in case of an emergency.<ref name=TRO3057R/>
  
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*Bay 1: [[Small Craft]] (6), 2 doors
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*Bay 2: [[Aerospace Fighters]] (6), 2 doors
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*Bay 3: Pressurized Repair Facility (50,000 tons capacity)
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*Bay 4: Pressurized Repair Facility (50,000 tons capacity)
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*Bay 5: Pressurized Repair Facilities (150,000 tons capacity)
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*Bay 6: Cargo (144,999 tons), 12 doors
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
No official variants seem to exist, but nobody can tell whether any of the many stations in existence has been soundly modified over the years of their existence.
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No official variants seem to exist, but some of the many stations in use have been customized over the years of their existence.
  
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==Named Stations==
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(See [[:Category:Individual Olympus-class Space Stations|List of named Olympus-class Space Stations]])
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==Notes==
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* In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Olymp'''''.<ref>''[[Geschichte der Inneren Sphäre]]'', p. 162</ref>
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==Gallery==
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<gallery>
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Olympus.png|Original ''Olympus'' from ''[[DropShips and JumpShips]]''
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Olympus (Recharge Station) TRO3057r.png|''Olympus'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3057|TRO:3057]]''
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Color-jumpship.png|Cutaway of ''Olympus'' from ''[[TechManual]]''
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</gallery>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
<references />
 
<references />
*''[[Technical Readout: 3057 ]],'' p. 202
 
*''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]],'' p. 178
 
 
  
 
==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
*''[[Technical Readout: 3057 ]]
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* ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]
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* ''[[Blood of the Isle]]'' (novel)
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]
  
  
[[Category:Space Stations]]
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[[Category:Space Station classes|Olympus]]
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[[Category:German renamed units]]

Latest revision as of 13:07, 20 May 2024

This article is about the recharge station. For other uses, see Olympus (disambiguation).
Olympus (Recharge Station) TRO3057r.png
Olympus
Production information
Manufacturer
Type Recharge Station
Tech Base Star League
Cost
Introduced 2663[1]
Technical specifications
Mass 1,000,000 tons
Length 660 meters
Width 1,500 meters
Thrust
Fuel (tons) 10,000
Fuel (days) 39.52
LF battery Yes, 8
Armament
Armor 149 tons standard
Structural Integrity 1
Docking Collars 4
Crew/Passengers 309
  • 46 Officers
  • 263 Enlisted

First-Class Passengers: 126

Grav Decks 2 (1 x 1,230 meters and 1 x 150 meters diameter)
Escape Pods/Life Boats 50/15
Heat Sinks 200 single
BV (1.0) 11,066[1][2]
BV (2.0)

Description[edit]

Many jump points in important star systems are home to so-called Recharge Stations, of which the Olympus is the largest and most well-known. These stations feature huge solar sails and can store vast amounts of energy, which they can transfer to waiting JumpShips by cable connection or by emission of microwaves, significantly shortening the recharge time due to concentrated energy flow. Apart from that, recharge stations also function as cargo stations and fuel bunkers for DropShips, and many of them form the core of orbital sensor and defense systems. Recharge stations are rarely subjected to a direct assault, because even during the Succession Wars, they were deemed too valuable to be damaged. However, they have been targeted by black-ops attacks in order to take out the sensor network they control prior to a planetary assault. In the days of the Star League, there were hundreds of Olympus stations, one apiece for the zenith and nadir jump points of every important system in the Inner Sphere, and the majority of the less important systems as well. But between the sabotage of sensors, age, and mechanical failure or human error, many were lost.[2][3]

Weighing in at about 1 million tons and having a 4,215-meter diameter sail, the Olympus features eight batteries, each one capable of recharging one JumpShip at a time. The most interesting feature is perhaps the inclusion of two repair docks each able to cope with ships up to 50,000 tons and a single, large dock for ships weighing up to 150,000 tons. These repair facilities are almost constantly occupied due to their popularity and acquiring a place can require booking six months in advance.[2][3]

The two grav decks are quite unique: one is "small", with a diameter of 150 meters, which holds the command section of the Olympus, while the other is the largest grav deck known to exist with a diameter of 1,230 meters. The larger grav deck holds all passenger and staff facilities, making duty aboard the station pleasant.[2][3]

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

The armament of the Olympus is geared toward anti-fighter defense. Each firing arc boosts the same configuration, erasing any blind spots in its defense. PPCs, LRM-20s, and Autocannon/20s provide each arc's main firepower, supplemented by lasers and short-range missile systems. The armor is somewhat weak, but as recharge stations are rarely the subject of a massed assault, it is deemed enough to protect the Olympus.[2][3]

Cargo[edit]

The Olympus can keep almost 12,500 tons of cargo in each of its 12 holds. The station can support six Small Craft as well as six aerospace fighters and sports four docking collars, making it a vital center for any incoming cargo ships. Apart from the crew, the Olympus also has quarters for 126 passengers. The stations are usually equipped with sufficient rescue equipment for all embarked personnel in case of an emergency.[2]

  • Bay 1: Small Craft (6), 2 doors
  • Bay 2: Aerospace Fighters (6), 2 doors
  • Bay 3: Pressurized Repair Facility (50,000 tons capacity)
  • Bay 4: Pressurized Repair Facility (50,000 tons capacity)
  • Bay 5: Pressurized Repair Facilities (150,000 tons capacity)
  • Bay 6: Cargo (144,999 tons), 12 doors

Variants[edit]

No official variants seem to exist, but some of the many stations in use have been customized over the years of their existence.

Named Stations[edit]

(See List of named Olympus-class Space Stations)

Notes[edit]

  • In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Olymp.[4]

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 324
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Technical Readout: 3057 Revised, p. 178: "Olympus Space Station Profile"
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Technical Readout: 3057, p. 202: "Olympus Space Station Profile"
  4. Geschichte der Inneren Sphäre, p. 162

Bibliography[edit]