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| − | | manufacturer = [[ | + | | manufacturer = [[Raimei]]<br>[[Jalastar Aerospace]]<br>[[Lockheed/CBM Corporation]]<br>[[Majesty Metals and Manufacturing]]<br>[[Pinard Protectorates Limited]]<br>[[Wakazashi Enterprises]] |
| model = SB-27 | | model = SB-27 | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The longest serving [[AeroSpace Fighter]] in the [[Draconis Combine]], the '''''Sabre''''' is a sturdy garrison fighter, now infamous for its role in one of the greatest intelligence | + | The longest serving [[AeroSpace Fighter]] in the [[Draconis Combine]], the '''''Sabre''''' is a sturdy garrison fighter, now infamous for its role in one of the greatest intelligence projects in Combine history, the "Raimei Ring".<ref name="TRO3075p212">''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 212, "Sabre"</ref> |
| − | While extremely short-ranged when first developed, the ''Sabre'' was well-regarded for its exceptional speed and maneuverability. | + | While extremely short-ranged when first developed, the ''Sabre'' was well-regarded for its exceptional speed and maneuverability. The original manufacturer, Raimei, continued to upgrade the fighter as technology advanced; the final version produced by Raimei was the SB-27 model which featured a Nissan 225 [[Fusion Engine]], double the fuel capacity of the previous model and replace the previous primitive armor with four tons of [[BattleMech]] grade armor, giving the same protection for less weight.<ref name="TRO3075p212"/> |
| − | Part of the reason the ''Sabre'' is such a common design in planetary garrisons across the [[Inner Sphere]] is because Raimei established semi-independent factories in all five of the other [[Great Houses]] and two [[Periphery]] states | + | Part of the reason the ''Sabre'' is such a common design in planetary garrisons across the [[Inner Sphere]] is because Raimei had established semi-independent factories in all five of the other [[Great Houses]] and two [[Periphery]] states by [[2572]]. Due to close links between the company and [[House Kurita]], each newly built facility also became a clearing house for [[ISF]] spies funneling intelligence back to the Combine. The ring would prove invaluable to the Combine and operate right up until Raimei's financial collapse in [[2814]], when the surviving ''Sabre'' assembly lines fell to other manufacturers. One of the revelations coming to light during the [[Word of Blake]]'s [[White-out]] of the [[HPG]] grid during the [[Jihad]], the existence of the so-called "Raimei Ring" has brought into question the loyalties of many multi-national corporations.<ref name="TRO3075p212"/> |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | Like many light fighters, the ''Sabre'' caries a light laser based weapons array, consisting of three Tronel II [[Medium Laser]]s, one in the nose and one on each wing. | + | Like many light fighters, the ''Sabre'' caries a light laser based weapons array, consisting of three Tronel II [[Medium Laser]]s, one in the nose and one on each wing.<ref name="TRO3075p212"/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | * SB-26 - The original ''Sabre'' model, this primitive fighter carried a mere two tons of fuel. | + | * SB-26 - The original ''Sabre'' model, this primitive fighter carried a mere two tons of fuel, used a heavier engine and primitive armor, with three medium lasers as weapons.<ref name="TRO3075p212"/> |
* SB-27b - This "Royal" variant was fielded during Kerensky's campaign to liberate Terra and is equipped with twice as many Medium Lasers as the standard SB-27, mounting a pair in each wing and the nose. It uses an [[XL Engine]] and the heat sinks were replaced with double strength models. BV (2.0) = 1,059<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 83</ref> | * SB-27b - This "Royal" variant was fielded during Kerensky's campaign to liberate Terra and is equipped with twice as many Medium Lasers as the standard SB-27, mounting a pair in each wing and the nose. It uses an [[XL Engine]] and the heat sinks were replaced with double strength models. BV (2.0) = 1,059<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 83</ref> | ||
| − | * SB-28 - Originally an advanced model produced exclusively for the [[Terran Hegemony]] | + | * SB-28 - Originally an advanced model produced exclusively for the [[Terran Hegemony]] by the Raimei/Lockeed plant on [[Outreach]] from [[2753]], the -28 variant has been revived during the [[Jihad]] and produced for the [[Kell Hounds]] thanks to design specs supplied to Lockheed/CBM by [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]]. Mounting an [[XL Engine]], the SB-28 has enough space to switch the nose laser for an [[ER Large Laser]], while the addition of [[Ferro-Aluminum]] armor boosts protection.<ref name="TRO3075p212"/> |
| − | * SB-29 - A newer upgrade developed in [[3068]] by Wakazashi, seeking to finally reintroduce the venerable ''Sabre'' to the Combine, the SB-29 drops the medium lasers for a [[Light PPC]] in the nose and an [[ER Medium Laser]] in each wing. | + | * SB-29 - A newer upgrade developed in [[3068]] by Wakazashi, seeking to finally reintroduce the venerable ''Sabre'' to the Combine, the SB-29 drops the medium lasers for a [[Light PPC]] in the nose and an [[ER Medium Laser]] in each wing.<ref name="TRO3075p212"/> |
* SB-31 ''Defense Special'' - Designed with extensive use of [[Experimental Technology|experimental technologies]], the ''Defense Special'' appears to be a test-bed for a new idea. As the [[DCA]] has spent so much money on [[WarShips]], Wakazashi produced this fighter to thicken their anti-missile defenses. Using an XL Engine and [[ER Medium Laser]]s, the ''Defense Special'' also mounts three [[Laser Anti-Missile System]]s. Apparently pilots are supposed to stick close to a Combine WarShip and position themselves between the WarShip and incoming missile fire. The L-AMS then engage the salvo, reducing or destroying it outright. This leaves the WarShip's defenses ready to deal with any "leakers" that get past the ''Defense Special''. Another possible deployment would place the ''Defense Special'' in the center of a flight, destroying incoming missiles and protecting its wingmates. No ''Defense Specials'' are known to be deployed. BV (2.0) = 884<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Corporations'', p. 14</ref> | * SB-31 ''Defense Special'' - Designed with extensive use of [[Experimental Technology|experimental technologies]], the ''Defense Special'' appears to be a test-bed for a new idea. As the [[DCA]] has spent so much money on [[WarShips]], Wakazashi produced this fighter to thicken their anti-missile defenses. Using an XL Engine and [[ER Medium Laser]]s, the ''Defense Special'' also mounts three [[Laser Anti-Missile System]]s. Apparently pilots are supposed to stick close to a Combine WarShip and position themselves between the WarShip and incoming missile fire. The L-AMS then engage the salvo, reducing or destroying it outright. This leaves the WarShip's defenses ready to deal with any "leakers" that get past the ''Defense Special''. Another possible deployment would place the ''Defense Special'' in the center of a flight, destroying incoming missiles and protecting its wingmates. No ''Defense Specials'' are known to be deployed. BV (2.0) = 884<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Corporations'', p. 14</ref> | ||
* SB-31D - The production version of the ''Sabre Defense Special'', this version was restricted to use by Wakazashi and related shipping concerns. It was only offered to the [[Draconis Combine Admiralty]] in [[3079]]. It mounts the three Laser AMS's of the ''Defense Special'' and the same three ER Medium Lasers, but reduces its fuel capability slightly in order to mount eleven double heat sinks. BV (2.0) = 935<ref>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 167</ref> | * SB-31D - The production version of the ''Sabre Defense Special'', this version was restricted to use by Wakazashi and related shipping concerns. It was only offered to the [[Draconis Combine Admiralty]] in [[3079]]. It mounts the three Laser AMS's of the ''Defense Special'' and the same three ER Medium Lasers, but reduces its fuel capability slightly in order to mount eleven double heat sinks. BV (2.0) = 935<ref>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 167</ref> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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*''Technical Readout: 3057'', p. 179 | *''Technical Readout: 3057'', p. 179 | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' | + | * ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' |
| − | *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Corporations]]'' | + | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Corporations]]'' |
| − | *''[[Historical: Operation Klondike]]'' | + | * ''[[Historical: Operation Klondike]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: Operation Klondike]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: Operation Klondike]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' |
[[Category:AeroSpace Fighters]] | [[Category:AeroSpace Fighters]] | ||
| − | + | [[Category: Light AeroSpace Fighters]] | |
| − | [[Category:Light AeroSpace Fighters]] | + | [[Category: SLDF 2750 AeroSpace Fighters]] |
| − | [[Category:SLDF 2750 AeroSpace Fighters]] | + | [[Category: SLDF Royal AeroSpace Fighters]] |
| − | [[Category:SLDF Royal AeroSpace Fighters]] | ||
Revision as of 04:43, 14 November 2012
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| Sabre | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Raimei Jalastar Aerospace Lockheed/CBM Corporation Majesty Metals and Manufacturing Pinard Protectorates Limited Wakazashi Enterprises |
| Model | SB-27 |
| Class | Light |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 25 tons |
| Structural Integrity | |
| Frame | Inazuma SI-32 |
| Power Plant | Nissan 225 |
| Fuel | |
| Armament |
3 x Medium Lasers |
| Communications System | BipStar 49-G |
| Tracking & Targeting System | Ki-II TTS |
| Heat Sinks | 10 |
| BV (1.0) | 600[1] |
| BV (2.0) | 574 |
Description
The longest serving AeroSpace Fighter in the Draconis Combine, the Sabre is a sturdy garrison fighter, now infamous for its role in one of the greatest intelligence projects in Combine history, the "Raimei Ring".[2]
While extremely short-ranged when first developed, the Sabre was well-regarded for its exceptional speed and maneuverability. The original manufacturer, Raimei, continued to upgrade the fighter as technology advanced; the final version produced by Raimei was the SB-27 model which featured a Nissan 225 Fusion Engine, double the fuel capacity of the previous model and replace the previous primitive armor with four tons of BattleMech grade armor, giving the same protection for less weight.[2]
Part of the reason the Sabre is such a common design in planetary garrisons across the Inner Sphere is because Raimei had established semi-independent factories in all five of the other Great Houses and two Periphery states by 2572. Due to close links between the company and House Kurita, each newly built facility also became a clearing house for ISF spies funneling intelligence back to the Combine. The ring would prove invaluable to the Combine and operate right up until Raimei's financial collapse in 2814, when the surviving Sabre assembly lines fell to other manufacturers. One of the revelations coming to light during the Word of Blake's White-out of the HPG grid during the Jihad, the existence of the so-called "Raimei Ring" has brought into question the loyalties of many multi-national corporations.[2]
Armament
Like many light fighters, the Sabre caries a light laser based weapons array, consisting of three Tronel II Medium Lasers, one in the nose and one on each wing.[2]
Variants
- SB-26 - The original Sabre model, this primitive fighter carried a mere two tons of fuel, used a heavier engine and primitive armor, with three medium lasers as weapons.[2]
- SB-27b - This "Royal" variant was fielded during Kerensky's campaign to liberate Terra and is equipped with twice as many Medium Lasers as the standard SB-27, mounting a pair in each wing and the nose. It uses an XL Engine and the heat sinks were replaced with double strength models. BV (2.0) = 1,059[3]
- SB-28 - Originally an advanced model produced exclusively for the Terran Hegemony by the Raimei/Lockeed plant on Outreach from 2753, the -28 variant has been revived during the Jihad and produced for the Kell Hounds thanks to design specs supplied to Lockheed/CBM by Clan Wolf-in-Exile. Mounting an XL Engine, the SB-28 has enough space to switch the nose laser for an ER Large Laser, while the addition of Ferro-Aluminum armor boosts protection.[2]
- SB-29 - A newer upgrade developed in 3068 by Wakazashi, seeking to finally reintroduce the venerable Sabre to the Combine, the SB-29 drops the medium lasers for a Light PPC in the nose and an ER Medium Laser in each wing.[2]
- SB-31 Defense Special - Designed with extensive use of experimental technologies, the Defense Special appears to be a test-bed for a new idea. As the DCA has spent so much money on WarShips, Wakazashi produced this fighter to thicken their anti-missile defenses. Using an XL Engine and ER Medium Lasers, the Defense Special also mounts three Laser Anti-Missile Systems. Apparently pilots are supposed to stick close to a Combine WarShip and position themselves between the WarShip and incoming missile fire. The L-AMS then engage the salvo, reducing or destroying it outright. This leaves the WarShip's defenses ready to deal with any "leakers" that get past the Defense Special. Another possible deployment would place the Defense Special in the center of a flight, destroying incoming missiles and protecting its wingmates. No Defense Specials are known to be deployed. BV (2.0) = 884[4]
- SB-31D - The production version of the Sabre Defense Special, this version was restricted to use by Wakazashi and related shipping concerns. It was only offered to the Draconis Combine Admiralty in 3079. It mounts the three Laser AMS's of the Defense Special and the same three ER Medium Lasers, but reduces its fuel capability slightly in order to mount eleven double heat sinks. BV (2.0) = 935[5]
Gallery
Notes
The Sabre was introduced in AeroTech 1st edition as one of the six original designs, with no model number, release date, or 'fluff', finally getting fully statted with TRO:3075.
References
- Technical Readout: 3057, p. 179