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| Use = Battleship | | Use = Battleship | ||
| Tech Base = Inner Sphere | | Tech Base = Inner Sphere | ||
| − | | Cost = | + | | Cost = 16,017,075,200 C-Bills<ref>http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5210/texas-battleship-2618</ref> |
| production year = 2618 | | production year = 2618 | ||
| year reference=<ref name="AT2RSp311">''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 311</ref> | | year reference=<ref name="AT2RSp311">''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 311</ref> | ||
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* 48x [[NL45]] | * 48x [[NL45]] | ||
* 8x [[AR-10]] | * 8x [[AR-10]] | ||
| − | | Armor = [[Ferro-Carbide]] | + | | Armor = [[Lamellor Ferro-Carbide]] |
| DropShip Capacity = 6 | | DropShip Capacity = 6 | ||
| − | | Crew = | + | | Crew = 702<ref name=TRO3057R160-161>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', pp.161-161, "Texas Profile"</ref> |
| + | * 117 Officers | ||
| + | * 507 Enlisted | ||
| + | * 78 Gunners | ||
| + | (Crew Types)<ref name="BSr63">''BattleSpace'' rulebook, p. 63</ref><br/> | ||
| + | : One hundred Pilots / Engineers,<br/> | ||
| + | : Ninety-four Junior Officers / Other Crew (Non-Engineers),<br/> | ||
| + | : Five hundred and eight Secondary Engineers<br/> | ||
| + | Bay Personnel: 160 | ||
| Grav Decks = 3 x ( 1 x 95 meters, 1 x 65 meters, 1 x 55 meters diameters) | | Grav Decks = 3 x ( 1 x 95 meters, 1 x 65 meters, 1 x 55 meters diameters) | ||
| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 20/35 | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 20/35 | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Texas'''''-class [[WarShip]] was first deployed by the [[Star League]] in [[2618]] and was meant to directly replace the aging ''[[Monsoon]]''. The primary requirements set down for the new battleship by the [[Star League Defense Force]] Admiralty was an increase in speed and heavy protection, and the ''Texas'' delivers on both fronts. Where Member State vessels of comparable size averaged 1.5gs of thrust the ''Texas'' can reach 2.5g thanks to its [[Rolls Royce Kraken]] engines. Its massive amount of | + | The '''''Texas'''''-class [[WarShip]] was first deployed by the [[Star League]] in [[2618]] and was meant to directly replace the aging ''[[Monsoon]]''. The primary requirements set down for the new battleship by the [[Star League Defense Force]] Admiralty was an increase in speed and heavy protection, and the ''Texas'' delivers on both fronts. Where Member State vessels of comparable size averaged 1.5gs of thrust the ''Texas'' can reach 2.5g thanks to its [[Rolls Royce Kraken]] engines. Its massive amount of expensive Lamellor Ferro-Carbide Armor gives it unrivaled protection, better than that of the larger ''[[McKenna (WarShip class)|McKenna]]''. The design carries 40 [[aerospace fighter]]s, six [[DropShip]] collars, some of the heaviest naval weaponry available, and the ''Texas's'' [[Communal XXX]] computer is as powerful as those often found running planet-wide power and communication grids. With such a blend of speed, durability, and firepower, the ''Texas'' is a ship to be reckoned with.<ref name=TRO:3057Rp160/><ref name=TR2750144>''Technical Readout: 2750'', pp.144-145, "Texas"</ref> |
| − | Of the original 52 ''Texas''-class vessels, only seven survived the fighting following the [[Amaris coup]] to join the [[Exodus]] fleet.<ref>''1st Somerset Strikers (sourcebook)'', p. 91</ref> | + | The ''Texas'' required almost double the time of contemporary and similarly-sized vessels to build, even with advanced Star League automation and technology.<ref name=TR2750144/> Of the original 52 ''Texas''-class vessels, only seven survived the fighting following the [[Amaris coup]] to join the [[Exodus]] fleet.<ref>''1st Somerset Strikers (sourcebook)'', p. 91</ref> |
Probably the most famous of this class is the ''[[Prinz Eugen]]'', the lead ship of what became known as the [[Prinz Eugen Mutiny]].{{cn}} | Probably the most famous of this class is the ''[[Prinz Eugen]]'', the lead ship of what became known as the [[Prinz Eugen Mutiny]].{{cn}} | ||
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | The ''Texas'' is primarily armed with [[NL45|Omicron-45 Naval Lasers]] and Sunspot-3L [[Heavy NPPC]]'s, giving it plenty of long range firepower. Two [[NAC/40]]'s, one each mounted in the front quarter facing to give the maximum firing arc, can punch holes in just about every vessel of the day, although the ''Texas'' has limited ammunition for these massive weapons. Four [[Killer Whale]] missile tubes and eight [[AR-10]] tubes, each capable of firing any type of capital missile, provide the ''Texas'' with the armor piercing firepower necessary when facing other cruisers or battleships. While certainly not the heaviest weapons load among Star League vessels, it is quite effective when used in concert with the ship's heavy armor and high maneuverability.<ref name=TRO:3057Rp160/> | + | The ''Texas'' is primarily armed with [[NL45|Omicron-45 Naval Lasers]] and Sunspot-3L [[Heavy NPPC]]'s, giving it plenty of long-range firepower. Two [[Winchester-Boeing]] [[NAC/40]]'s, one each mounted in the front quarter facing to give the maximum firing arc, can punch holes in just about every vessel of the day, although the ''Texas'' has limited ammunition for these massive weapons. Four [[Killer Whale]] missile tubes and eight [[AR-10]] tubes, each capable of firing any type of capital missile, provide the ''Texas'' with the armor-piercing firepower necessary when facing other cruisers or battleships. While certainly not the heaviest weapons load among Star League vessels, it is quite effective when used in concert with the ship's heavy armor and high maneuverability.<ref name=TRO:3057Rp160/> |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
301,671 tons | 301,671 tons | ||
| − | *Bay 1: 40 Fighters | + | *Bay 1: 40 Fighters (6 doors) |
| − | *Bay 2: Cargo | + | *Bay 2: Cargo (5 doors) |
| − | *Bay 3: 16 Small Craft | + | *Bay 3: 16 Small Craft (2 doors) |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | Although | + | Although only seven ships of the ''Texas''-class survived the ravages of the Amaris coup and the [[Exodus Civil War]], the [[Clan]]s respected the capabilities of this massive ship and so have maintained it within their fleet. The Clan refit ''Texas''-class ships have been outfitted with a [[Lithium-Fusion Battery]] at the expense of a portion of their cargo space. |
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | * During the Amaris Coup, a ''Texas'' Class Battleship was knocked from orbit of [[Devin]] while fighting with the Republic's Navy. The Battleship's wreckage created a large field of craters and a mountain of steel, which later was named "The Boneyard". In August of [[3050]], it became the battlefield where Clan Jade Falcon defeated Devin's armored tank militia units. <ref>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'' p. 41 - Devin - August 3050 battlefield was crash site of remains of a ''Texas'' Class Battleship.</ref> | + | * During the Amaris Coup, a ''Texas'' Class Battleship was knocked from the orbit of [[Devin]] while fighting with the Republic's Navy. The Battleship's wreckage created a large field of craters and a mountain of steel, which later was named "The Boneyard". In August of [[3050]], it became the battlefield where Clan Jade Falcon defeated Devin's armored tank militia units. <ref>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'' p. 41 - Devin - August 3050 battlefield was crash site of remains of a ''Texas'' Class Battleship.</ref> |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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* ''[[1st Somerset Strikers (sourcebook)]]'' | * ''[[1st Somerset Strikers (sourcebook)]]'' | ||
* ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' | * ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[BattleSpace]] | ||
* ''[[Jade Falcon Sourcebook]]'' | * ''[[Jade Falcon Sourcebook]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 2750]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 2750]]'' | ||
Revision as of 16:16, 17 December 2023
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| Texas | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Krester's Ship Construction |
| Production Year | 2618[1] |
| Use | Battleship |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Cost | 16,017,075,200 C-Bills[2] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 1,560,000 tons |
| Length | 1209 meters |
| Sail Diameter | 1375 meters |
| Fuel | |
| Burn Rate | 39.52 |
| Safe Thrust | 1.5 g |
| Top Thrust | 2.5 g |
| Sail Integrity | 6 |
| KF Drive Integrity | 30 |
| LF Battery | No |
| Armament |
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| Armor | Lamellor Ferro-Carbide |
| DropShip Capacity | 6 |
| Crew | 702[3]
(Crew Types)[4]
Bay Personnel: 160 |
| Grav Decks | 3 x ( 1 x 95 meters, 1 x 65 meters, 1 x 55 meters diameters) |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 20/35 |
| Heat Sinks | 3,825 (Double) |
| Structural Integrity | 85 |
| BV (1.0) | 135,020[1][5] |
| BV (2.0) | ??? |
Contents
Description
The Texas-class WarShip was first deployed by the Star League in 2618 and was meant to directly replace the aging Monsoon. The primary requirements set down for the new battleship by the Star League Defense Force Admiralty was an increase in speed and heavy protection, and the Texas delivers on both fronts. Where Member State vessels of comparable size averaged 1.5gs of thrust the Texas can reach 2.5g thanks to its Rolls Royce Kraken engines. Its massive amount of expensive Lamellor Ferro-Carbide Armor gives it unrivaled protection, better than that of the larger McKenna. The design carries 40 aerospace fighters, six DropShip collars, some of the heaviest naval weaponry available, and the Texas's Communal XXX computer is as powerful as those often found running planet-wide power and communication grids. With such a blend of speed, durability, and firepower, the Texas is a ship to be reckoned with.[5][6]
The Texas required almost double the time of contemporary and similarly-sized vessels to build, even with advanced Star League automation and technology.[6] Of the original 52 Texas-class vessels, only seven survived the fighting following the Amaris coup to join the Exodus fleet.[7]
Probably the most famous of this class is the Prinz Eugen, the lead ship of what became known as the Prinz Eugen Mutiny.[citation needed]
Armament
The Texas is primarily armed with Omicron-45 Naval Lasers and Sunspot-3L Heavy NPPC's, giving it plenty of long-range firepower. Two Winchester-Boeing NAC/40's, one each mounted in the front quarter facing to give the maximum firing arc, can punch holes in just about every vessel of the day, although the Texas has limited ammunition for these massive weapons. Four Killer Whale missile tubes and eight AR-10 tubes, each capable of firing any type of capital missile, provide the Texas with the armor-piercing firepower necessary when facing other cruisers or battleships. While certainly not the heaviest weapons load among Star League vessels, it is quite effective when used in concert with the ship's heavy armor and high maneuverability.[5]
Cargo
301,671 tons
- Bay 1: 40 Fighters (6 doors)
- Bay 2: Cargo (5 doors)
- Bay 3: 16 Small Craft (2 doors)
Variants
Although only seven ships of the Texas-class survived the ravages of the Amaris coup and the Exodus Civil War, the Clans respected the capabilities of this massive ship and so have maintained it within their fleet. The Clan refit Texas-class ships have been outfitted with a Lithium-Fusion Battery at the expense of a portion of their cargo space.
See Also
Notes
- During the Amaris Coup, a Texas Class Battleship was knocked from the orbit of Devin while fighting with the Republic's Navy. The Battleship's wreckage created a large field of craters and a mountain of steel, which later was named "The Boneyard". In August of 3050, it became the battlefield where Clan Jade Falcon defeated Devin's armored tank militia units. [8]
Gallery
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 311
- ↑ http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5210/texas-battleship-2618
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3057 Revised, pp.161-161, "Texas Profile"
- ↑ BattleSpace rulebook, p. 63
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Technical Readout: 3057 Revised, p. 160, "Texas Ship Profile"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Technical Readout: 2750, pp.144-145, "Texas"
- ↑ 1st Somerset Strikers (sourcebook), p. 91
- ↑ Jade Falcon Sourcebook p. 41 - Devin - August 3050 battlefield was crash site of remains of a Texas Class Battleship.