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| image = Seeker TRO3057r.png | | image = Seeker TRO3057r.png | ||
| name = ''Seeker'' | | name = ''Seeker'' | ||
| − | | manufacturer = [[ | + | | manufacturer = [[Federated-Boeing Interstellar]]<ref>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 181 </ref><br /> |
| − | | production year = | + | ----[[Kathil Shipworks]]<ref>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 182 </ref> |
| + | ----[[Sacrado Industries]]{{cn}} | ||
| + | ----[[Salvatore Inc.]]<ref name=DS&JSp17/><ref>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 183 </ref> | ||
| + | ----[[Semier Data Tron]]<ref name=DS&JSp17/> | ||
| + | ----[[Tengo Aerospace]]<ref name=DS&JSp17>''DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary'', p. 17 </ref><br /> | ||
| + | | production year = 2815 | ||
| year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5013/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | | year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5013/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| Use = Troop Carrier | | Use = Troop Carrier | ||
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| Width = 90 | | Width = 90 | ||
| Height = 89 | | Height = 89 | ||
| − | | Drive System = Quad RanTech | + | | Drive System = [[Quad RanTech 720]] |
| Safe Thrust = 2.5 g | | Safe Thrust = 2.5 g | ||
| Maximum Thrust = 4 g | | Maximum Thrust = 4 g | ||
| Fuel (tons) = 227 tons | | Fuel (tons) = 227 tons | ||
| Fuel (days) = 123.37 days | | Fuel (days) = 123.37 days | ||
| − | | Armament = 2x [[PPC]] | + | | Armament = <span></span> |
| − | | Armor = 28.5 tons | + | * 2x [[PPC]] |
| − | + | * 2x [[LRM-10]] | |
| − | *4 | + | * 3x [[large laser]] |
| − | * | + | * 6x [[medium laser]] |
| − | + | | Armor = 28.5 tons [[Armor (Capital)|standard]] | |
| − | + | | Crew = 20<ref name=TRO3057R>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', pp. 32-33, "Seeker Ship Profile"</ref> | |
| + | * 4 Officers | ||
| + | * 13 Enlisted | ||
| + | * 3 Gunners | ||
| + | ---- | ||
| + | (Crew Types)<ref name="BSr63">''BattleSpace'' rulebook, p. 63</ref><br/> | ||
| + | *2 Pilots <br /> | ||
| + | *4 Engineers <br /> | ||
| + | *12 Secondary Engineers | ||
| + | ---- | ||
| + | Bay Personnel: 312 | ||
| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 8/0 | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 8/0 | ||
| − | | Heat Sinks = | + | | Heat Sinks = 126 (single) |
| − | | BV (1.0) = 2,579<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 224</ref> | + | | BV (1.0) = 2,579<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 224</ref> |
| − | | BV (2.0) = 2,418 | + | | BV (2.0) = 2,418{{cn}} |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Designed as an independently operating transport for a scout [[Battalion]], the '''Seeker'''-class [[DropShip]] is one of the fastest designs operating in the [[Inner Sphere]].<ref name=DSaJS>''DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary'', pp. 30-31, "Seeker Class DropShip"</ref><ref name=TRO3057>''Technical Readout: 3057'', pp. 34-35, "Seeker DropShip | + | Designed as an independently operating transport for a scout [[Battalion]], the '''Seeker'''-class [[DropShip]] is one of the fastest designs operating in the [[Inner Sphere]].<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref name=DSaJS>''DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary'', pp. 30-31, "Seeker Class DropShip"</ref><ref name=TRO3057>''Technical Readout: 3057'', pp. 34-35, "Seeker DropShip Profile"</ref> |
| − | The ''Seeker'''s massively powerful Quad RanTech Fusion Drive, accounting for almost a third of the craft's mass, is a large reason for its success and popularity. The drive system is also the model of redundancy, consisting of four small [[fusion reactor]] | + | The ''Seeker'''s massively powerful [[Quad RanTech 720]] [[Interplanetary Drive System|Fusion Drive]], accounting for almost a third of the craft's mass, is a large reason for its success and popularity. The drive system is also the model of redundancy, consisting of four small [[fusion reactor|fusion reactors]] which are independently operated and shielded. Engineers can work on a reactor without shutting down the entire drive system, and the ''Seeker'' is capable of operating on two reactors for an extended period and one in an emergency.<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref name=DSaJS/><ref name=TRO3057/> |
| − | Benefiting its role as a deep forward reconnaissance craft, the ''Seeker'' features fairly luxurious crew and passenger quarters, at least by military standards, and an extensive medical facility adequate to handle most emergencies to promote and maintain morale on lengthy missions. To enhance its role, the design also carries enough parts, food and water to allow the ''Seeker'' to operate for up to four months without resupply.<ref name= | + | Benefiting its role as a deep forward reconnaissance craft, the ''Seeker'' features fairly luxurious crew and passenger quarters, at least by military standards, and an extensive medical facility adequate to handle most emergencies to promote and maintain morale on lengthy missions. To enhance its role, the design also carries enough parts, food, and water to allow the ''Seeker'' to operate for up to four months without resupply.<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref name=DSaJS/><ref name=TRO3057/> |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | Relying more upon speed to enter and flee hostile territory, the ''Seeker'''s reasonably light weapons array is geared towards lengthy independent | + | Relying more upon speed to enter and flee hostile territory, the ''Seeker'''s reasonably light weapons array is geared towards lengthy independent operations, dominated by energy weapons. The nose is bare, and its forward-facing armaments consist of just two [[PPC]]s, one on each side, while the aft quarters each feature an [[LRM-10]] and [[Large Laser]] paired with twin [[medium laser]]s on each side, repeating the laser trio directly aft. Two tons of missile reloads are carried for the LRM-10s. The use of primarily energy-based weapons was meant to allow the ''Seeker'' to operate for extended periods without regular resupply, however, the light weapons array has since proved to be inadequate in encounters with [[aerospace fighters]].<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref name=DSaJS/><ref name=TRO3057/> |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | The ''Seeker'' is well known for its unique reconfigurable [[Transport Bay]] | + | The ''Seeker'' is well known for its unique reconfigurable [[Transport Bay|Transport Bays]]. The primary vehicle bay is capable of carrying 40 light [[Combat Vehicle|vehicles]], and separate living quarters are set aside for up to four [[platoon]]s of [[infantry]]. The vessel also has two cargo bays, a large 1,200-ton capacity unit, and a smaller 432-ton unit, used for general supply storage including spare parts and ammunition, foodstuff, and other equipment. However, it is not unusual to see some ''Seeker'' crews modify their vehicle bays to carry only 28 vehicles, using the saved space to fit a [[Lance]] of [[BattleMechs]] or even pairs of aerospace fighters. It cannot carry these as effectively as dedicated 'Mech or fighter transports though. In particular, launching and retrieving fighters takes three times as long as it does on DropShips with dedicated bays; for example, the relative velocity for both DropShip and fighters must be exactly zero for the ''Seeker'' to recover any craft.<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref name=DSaJS/><ref name=TRO3057/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;Upgrade : The [[Federated Commonwealth]] states, [[Free Worlds League]] and [[Capellan Confederation]] all operate '' | + | *;Upgrade : The [[Federated Commonwealth]] states, [[Free Worlds League]] and [[Capellan Confederation]] all operate ''Seekers'' refitted with advanced recovered technology. The most common version was jointly developed by [[Semier Data Tron]] and [[Salvatore Inc.]] for the [[Federated Commonwealth]] in [[3054]]. A relatively minor modification is done to the weapons array, which switches the PPCs and Large Lasers for extended-range models and adds [[Artemis IV FCS]] to the LRM-10 launchers. More extensive are the changes to the vessel's transport bays. The primary vehicle bay is reduced to carrying 36 light vehicles, while space for infantry is increased to 9 platoons. A 160-ton capacity cargo bay carries general supplies. The number of bay personnel is also increased to 432. BV (1.0) = 2,676<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 225</ref>, BV (2.0) = 2,470 |
==Named Vessels== | ==Named Vessels== | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | In German products the unit's proper name was | + | * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Sucher'''. |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' | + | * ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' |
| − | *''[[DropShips and JumpShips]]'' | + | * ''[[BattleSpace]]'' |
| − | *''[[Handbook: House Davion]]'' | + | * ''[[DropShips and JumpShips]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' | + | * ''[[Handbook: House Davion]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' | ||
| + | |||
[[Category:DropShip classes]] | [[Category:DropShip classes]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:42, 19 April 2024
- This article is about the DropShip class. For Clan Goliath Scorpion warrior on a quest, see Seeker (Clan Goliath Scorpion).
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| Seeker | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Federated-Boeing Interstellar[1] Kathil Shipworks[2] Sacrado Industries[citation needed] Salvatore Inc.[3][4] Semier Data Tron[3] Tengo Aerospace[3] |
| Production Year | 2815[5] |
| Use | Troop Carrier |
| Type | Military Spheroid |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 6,700[6] tons |
| Structural Integrity | 10 |
| Length | 90 meters |
| Width | 90 meters |
| Height | 89 meters |
| Drive System | Quad RanTech 720 |
| Safe Thrust | 2.5 g |
| Max Thrust | 4 g |
| Fuel (tons) | 227 tons |
| Fuel (days) | 123.37 days |
| Armament |
|
| Armor | 28.5 tons standard |
| Crew | 20[6]
(Crew Types)[7]
Bay Personnel: 312 |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 8/0 |
| Heat Sinks | 126 (single) |
| BV (1.0) | 2,579[6][8] |
| BV (2.0) | 2,418[citation needed] |
Contents
Description[edit]
Designed as an independently operating transport for a scout Battalion, the Seeker-class DropShip is one of the fastest designs operating in the Inner Sphere.[6][9][10]
The Seeker's massively powerful Quad RanTech 720 Fusion Drive, accounting for almost a third of the craft's mass, is a large reason for its success and popularity. The drive system is also the model of redundancy, consisting of four small fusion reactors which are independently operated and shielded. Engineers can work on a reactor without shutting down the entire drive system, and the Seeker is capable of operating on two reactors for an extended period and one in an emergency.[6][9][10]
Benefiting its role as a deep forward reconnaissance craft, the Seeker features fairly luxurious crew and passenger quarters, at least by military standards, and an extensive medical facility adequate to handle most emergencies to promote and maintain morale on lengthy missions. To enhance its role, the design also carries enough parts, food, and water to allow the Seeker to operate for up to four months without resupply.[6][9][10]
Armament[edit]
Relying more upon speed to enter and flee hostile territory, the Seeker's reasonably light weapons array is geared towards lengthy independent operations, dominated by energy weapons. The nose is bare, and its forward-facing armaments consist of just two PPCs, one on each side, while the aft quarters each feature an LRM-10 and Large Laser paired with twin medium lasers on each side, repeating the laser trio directly aft. Two tons of missile reloads are carried for the LRM-10s. The use of primarily energy-based weapons was meant to allow the Seeker to operate for extended periods without regular resupply, however, the light weapons array has since proved to be inadequate in encounters with aerospace fighters.[6][9][10]
Cargo[edit]
The Seeker is well known for its unique reconfigurable Transport Bays. The primary vehicle bay is capable of carrying 40 light vehicles, and separate living quarters are set aside for up to four platoons of infantry. The vessel also has two cargo bays, a large 1,200-ton capacity unit, and a smaller 432-ton unit, used for general supply storage including spare parts and ammunition, foodstuff, and other equipment. However, it is not unusual to see some Seeker crews modify their vehicle bays to carry only 28 vehicles, using the saved space to fit a Lance of BattleMechs or even pairs of aerospace fighters. It cannot carry these as effectively as dedicated 'Mech or fighter transports though. In particular, launching and retrieving fighters takes three times as long as it does on DropShips with dedicated bays; for example, the relative velocity for both DropShip and fighters must be exactly zero for the Seeker to recover any craft.[6][9][10]
Variants[edit]
- Upgrade
- The Federated Commonwealth states, Free Worlds League and Capellan Confederation all operate Seekers refitted with advanced recovered technology. The most common version was jointly developed by Semier Data Tron and Salvatore Inc. for the Federated Commonwealth in 3054. A relatively minor modification is done to the weapons array, which switches the PPCs and Large Lasers for extended-range models and adds Artemis IV FCS to the LRM-10 launchers. More extensive are the changes to the vessel's transport bays. The primary vehicle bay is reduced to carrying 36 light vehicles, while space for infantry is increased to 9 platoons. A 160-ton capacity cargo bay carries general supplies. The number of bay personnel is also increased to 432. BV (1.0) = 2,676[11], BV (2.0) = 2,470
Named Vessels[edit]
(See Category:Individual Seeker-class DropShips)
Notes[edit]
- In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Sucher.
Gallery[edit]
Original Seeker from DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary
Seeker from TRO:3057
References[edit]
- ↑ Handbook: House Davion, p. 181
- ↑ Handbook: House Davion, p. 182
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary, p. 17
- ↑ Handbook: House Davion, p. 183
- ↑ MUL online date for the Seeker
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 Technical Readout: 3057 Revised, pp. 32-33, "Seeker Ship Profile"
- ↑ BattleSpace rulebook, p. 63
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 224
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary, pp. 30-31, "Seeker Class DropShip"
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 Technical Readout: 3057, pp. 34-35, "Seeker DropShip Profile"
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 225