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Though the [[Star League Defense Force]] was at first skeptical of the ''Riga'', production eventually began in [[2438]], and the class was officially commissioned in [[2440]]. Despite the skeptic’s fears, the ''Riga'' performed its designed role admirably. The ''Riga''-class vessels were able carry out independent missions or serve as escort ships for fleets accompanying very large vessels.<ref name=TRO3057R/> | Though the [[Star League Defense Force]] was at first skeptical of the ''Riga'', production eventually began in [[2438]], and the class was officially commissioned in [[2440]]. Despite the skeptic’s fears, the ''Riga'' performed its designed role admirably. The ''Riga''-class vessels were able carry out independent missions or serve as escort ships for fleets accompanying very large vessels.<ref name=TRO3057R/> | ||
| − | Production of the ''Riga''-class was eventually replaced by the ''[[Congress]]''-class in [[2542]]. Though the ''Riga'' stayed in service for quite some time, decommissioning of the ''Riga''-class commenced upon the introduction of the ''[[Sovetskii Soyuz]]''-class heavy cruiser in [[2735]]. The last ''Riga''-class vessel was mothballed in [[2740]].<ref name=TRO3057R/> | + | Production of the ''Riga''-class was eventually replaced by the ''[[Congress]]''-class in [[2542]]. Though the ''Riga'' stayed in service for quite some time, decommissioning of the ''Riga''-class commenced upon the introduction of the ''[[Sovetskii Soyuz]]''-class heavy cruiser in [[2735]]. The last ''Riga''-class vessel was mothballed in [[2740]].<ref name=TRO3057R/> The [[Word of Blake]] surprised the [[Inner Sphere]] by deploying two recovered ''Rigas'' during the [[Jihad]], although both ships had been destroyed by [[3073]].<ref name="J:FRp128">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 128, "Word of Blake Naval Assets"</ref> |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
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==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
As the ''Riga'' is meant for independent duties above all other roles, the class has an excellent cargo capacity. The class has 2 [[Docking Collar|DropShip collars]], and three bays. Bay 1 is capable of ferrying 2 squadrons of AeroSpace Fighters. Bay 2 is capable of containing 4 small craft. The last bay is able to carry a respectable 124,492.5 tons of cargo.<ref name=TRO3057R/> | As the ''Riga'' is meant for independent duties above all other roles, the class has an excellent cargo capacity. The class has 2 [[Docking Collar|DropShip collars]], and three bays. Bay 1 is capable of ferrying 2 squadrons of AeroSpace Fighters. Bay 2 is capable of containing 4 small craft. The last bay is able to carry a respectable 124,492.5 tons of cargo.<ref name=TRO3057R/> | ||
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| + | ==Named Vessels== | ||
| + | <u>Word of Blake</u> | ||
| + | :* [[Red Angel|WoBS ''Red Angel'']] | ||
| + | :* [[White Devil|WoBS ''White Devil'']] | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
| − | * [[:Category:Individual Riga-class | + | * [[:Category:Individual Riga-class WarShips|List of named ''Riga'' class WarShips.]] |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | * ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' | ||
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[[Category:WarShip classes]] | [[Category:WarShip classes]] | ||
[[Category:Terran Hegemony WarShip classes]] | [[Category:Terran Hegemony WarShip classes]] | ||
[[Category:Frigate classes]] | [[Category:Frigate classes]] | ||
Revision as of 12:30, 10 October 2013
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| Riga | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | ??? |
| Introduced | 2440 |
| Use | Frigate |
| Tech Base | Star League |
| Cost | 3,780,867,999 Cbills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 750,000 |
| Length | 693m |
| Sail Diameter | 1375m |
| Fuel | 10,560 tons |
| Burn Rate | 39.52 |
| Safe Thrust | 1.5 g |
| Top Thrust | 2.5 g |
| Sail Integrity | 4 |
| KF Drive Integrity | 16 |
| LF Battery | No |
| Armament | 6 x NL55s 6 x NL45s 3 x Heavy NPPCs 4 x Medium NPPCs 5 x Light NPPCs 6 x NAC/30s 8 x NAC/25s |
| Armor | Ferro-Carbide Armor |
| DropShip Capacity | 2 |
| Crew | 277 |
| Grav Decks | 1 x 140 meter diameter 1 x 65 meter diameter |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 31/20 |
| Heat Sinks | 2,100 Heat Sinks |
| Structural Integrity | 70 |
| BV (1.0) | 95,530[1] |
| BV (2.0) | ??? |
Description
Designed during the Age of War, the Riga-class frigate was meant to fill an over-looked mission profile: a large destroyer which could operate independently, but bears firepower comparable with contemporary cruisers.[1]
Though the Star League Defense Force was at first skeptical of the Riga, production eventually began in 2438, and the class was officially commissioned in 2440. Despite the skeptic’s fears, the Riga performed its designed role admirably. The Riga-class vessels were able carry out independent missions or serve as escort ships for fleets accompanying very large vessels.[1]
Production of the Riga-class was eventually replaced by the Congress-class in 2542. Though the Riga stayed in service for quite some time, decommissioning of the Riga-class commenced upon the introduction of the Sovetskii Soyuz-class heavy cruiser in 2735. The last Riga-class vessel was mothballed in 2740.[1] The Word of Blake surprised the Inner Sphere by deploying two recovered Rigas during the Jihad, although both ships had been destroyed by 3073.[2]
Armament
The Riga-class is designed for long missions away from supply lines, fulfilling the mission objectives of contemporary destroyers. At the same time, the Riga-class mounts armor and weaponry comparable with contemporary cruisers.[1]
The ship’s armament is primarily energy-based, with an assortment of naval lasers and naval PPCs. The ship also mounts naval autocannons in order to diversify its payload.[1]
Though formidable, the Riga is relatively defenseless alone against smaller AeroSpace assets, and is commonly deployed with two AeroSpace Fighter squadrons.[1]
Cargo
As the Riga is meant for independent duties above all other roles, the class has an excellent cargo capacity. The class has 2 DropShip collars, and three bays. Bay 1 is capable of ferrying 2 squadrons of AeroSpace Fighters. Bay 2 is capable of containing 4 small craft. The last bay is able to carry a respectable 124,492.5 tons of cargo.[1]
Named Vessels
Word of Blake