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{{InfoBoxDropShip | {{InfoBoxDropShip | ||
| image = Titan-sl.jpg | | image = Titan-sl.jpg | ||
| − | | name = Titan | + | | name = ''Titan'' |
| − | | manufacturer = [[Di Tron Heavy Industries]] | + | | manufacturer = [[Di Tron Heavy Industries]]<ref name=SLp162>''The Star League'', p. 162: "Top Ten Hegemony Companies - [Di Tron Heavy Industries]"</ref> |
| + | | production year = 2647 | ||
| + | | year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5248/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| Use = Fighter Carrier | | Use = Fighter Carrier | ||
| Type = Aerodyne | | Type = Aerodyne | ||
| Tech Base = Inner Sphere | | Tech Base = Inner Sphere | ||
| − | |||
| Mass = 12,000 | | Mass = 12,000 | ||
| Structural Integrity = 15 | | Structural Integrity = 15 | ||
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| Width = 162 | | Width = 162 | ||
| Height = 47.2 | | Height = 47.2 | ||
| − | | Drive System = GM 750-A12 Standard | + | | Drive System = [[GM 750-A12 Standard]] |
| Safe Thrust = 2.5 g | | Safe Thrust = 2.5 g | ||
| Maximum Thrust = 4 g | | Maximum Thrust = 4 g | ||
| Fuel (tons) = 480 tons | | Fuel (tons) = 480 tons | ||
| Fuel (days) = 260.9 days | | Fuel (days) = 260.9 days | ||
| − | | Armament = | + | | Armament = <span></span> |
| − | | Armor = Starshield < | + | * 8x [[autocannon/20]] |
| − | + | * 6x [[LRM-20]] | |
| + | * 22x [[large laser]] | ||
| + | * 10x [[medium laser]] | ||
| + | | Armor = 78 tons [[Starshield]] [[Armor (Capital)|standard]] | ||
| + | | Crew = 38<ref name=TR57r/> | ||
| + | *7 Officers | ||
| + | *23 Enlisted | ||
| + | *8 Gunners | ||
| + | ---- | ||
| + | (Crew Types)<ref name="BSr63">''BattleSpace'' rulebook, p. 63</ref><br/> | ||
| + | *3 Pilots <br /> | ||
| + | *10 Engineers <br /> | ||
| + | *25 Secondary Engineers | ||
| + | ---- | ||
| + | Bay Personnel: 36 | ||
| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 4/4 | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 4/4 | ||
| − | | Heat Sinks = 195 single | + | | Heat Sinks = 195 (single) |
| − | | BV (1.0) = 6,791<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 255</ref> | + | | BV (1.0) = 6,791<ref name=TR57r/><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 255</ref> |
| − | | BV (2.0) = 8,080 | + | | BV (2.0) = 8,080{{cn}} |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Titan'''''-class [[DropShip]] was one of the largest fighter carriers employed by the [[Star League Defense Force]]. | + | The '''''Titan'''''-class [[DropShip]] was one of the largest fighter carriers employed by the [[Star League Defense Force]]. Transporting the [[aerospace fighter]] complement of an entire [[battalion]], a single ''Titan'' is often enough to overwhelm the fighter defenses of a [[Jump Point]] or planet. Frequently assigned escort duty for [[WarShip]]s, ''Titan''s have been known to act independently as system patrol craft. Despite the risks of a single craft carrying such a large volume of fighters, the ''Titan''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s heavy armor and extremely strong weapons array greatly minimized them, at least until the indiscriminate warfare of the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]]; none survived outside the [[Clan]] ''[[touman|toumans]]'', as the last was destroyed during the [[First Succession War]] at [[Cholame]] by Kuritan fighters.<ref name=TR57r>''Technical Readouts: 3057 Revised'', pp. 88–89: "Titan"</ref><ref name=TR50>''Technical Readouts: 2750'', pp. 150–151</ref><ref name=TR57>''Technical Readouts: 3057'', pp. 90–91: "Titan"</ref> |
| − | Designed with fighter pilots in mind, the ''Titan'' is focused almost entirely on supporting its fighter | + | Designed with fighter pilots in mind, the ''Titan'' is focused almost entirely on supporting its fighter complement, either with its relatively roomy and luxurious crew quarters, large flight decks, or extensive tactical station for the ship's CAG (Commander Air Group). The CAG's responsibilities include positioning the ship for the launch and retrieval of fighters, though has no say in running the ship outside these operations. They also provides fighter pilots with tactical information during battle from the command post on the ship's bridge.<ref name=TR57r/><ref name=TR50/><ref name=TR57/> |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | For a "mere" fighter carrier, the ''Titan'' carries an impressively large weapons array, exceeding even the arsenal of the ''[[Achilles]]''-class assault ship. Consisting of eight Pontiac 20 [[Autocannon/ | + | For a "mere" fighter carrier, the ''Titan'' carries an impressively large weapons array, exceeding even the arsenal of the ''[[Achilles (DropShip class)|Achilles]]''-class assault ship. Consisting of eight [[Pontiac 20]] [[AC/20|Autocannon/20s]] and twenty-two [[BlazeFire]] [[Large Lasers]] backed up by six [[Delta-X]] [[LRM-20]] launchers and ten [[Hellion-b]] [[medium lasers]], the bulk of the weapons are forward facing, most grouped in the ''Titan''s nose, though at least one AC/20 and LRM-20 cover the aft quarters of the craft. The ''Titan'' carries sixteen tons of AC/20 ammunition and twelve tons of LRM missiles.<ref name=TR57r/><ref name=TR57/> |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | The ''Titan'''s fighter | + | The ''Titan''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s 12 fighter complement are held in three separate flight decks, each serviced by two launch doors. All three decks are capable of independent operation and are designed for maximum damage-control efficiency.<ref name=TR50/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | * | + | *; Clan : A number of ''Titan''s accompanied the [[Operation Exodus|Exodus fleet]], with some continuing to serve among the various Clan ''toumans''. These craft were refitted beginning in [[2953]] to carry a complete [[Trinary]] of thirty [[OmniFighters]], with each flight deck upgraded to servicing ten fighters and launching them from two access doors each. Despite the increased number of fighters carried, the ''Titan'' maintains its reputation of providing for pilots' creature comforts with ample room and single-occupancy cabins, with the requisite increase in bay personnel bunks to 60.<ref name=TR57r/><ref name=TR57/> |
| − | * ''Titan | + | *; ''Titan'' Monitor : [[Clan Snow Raven]] lost several [[WarShips]] in the [[Jihad]]. To provide protection to their new bases in the [[Outworlds Alliance]] the Clan converted several ''Titan'' DropShips into [[Pocket WarShip]]s. The ''Titan Monitor'' was completely refitted for its new role. Protection was upgraded by using nearly eighty tons of Clan [[Ferro-Aluminum]] armor and adding six [[laser AMS|Laser Anti-Missile Systems]] to destroy any incoming nuclear warheads. The autocannons and medium lasers of the original were removed. Two of the aerospace fighter bays were replaced with four [[Killer Whale]] missile launchers. In addition, the number of LRM launchers was halved with the remaining units paired with [[Artemis V FCS]], and the Large Lasers were changed to [[ER Large Laser|extended-range]] models. The ''Titan Monitor'' carries a quartet of [[medium pulse laser|medium pulse lasers]] to cover the aft arc. Though the ''Titan Monitor'' only carries ten OmniFighters, the inclusion of a [[Mobile HPG]] allows it to summon aid from nearby Snow Raven units. BV (2.0) = 18,304<ref>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 202</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Prototypes'', p. 101</ref> |
==Named Vessels== | ==Named Vessels== | ||
| − | + | :''see [[:Category:Individual Titan-class DropShips]]'' | |
| − | == | + | ==Gallery== |
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | Titan-sl.jpg|Original ''Titan'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 2750|TRO:2750]]'' | |
| − | + | Titan (Clan) TRO3057r.png|Clan refit ''Titan'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3057|TRO:3057]]'' | |
| + | Titan-monitor.png|''Titan Monitor'' from ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes|TRO:Proto]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | * Author [[Blaine Lee Pardoe]] stated in a [https://web.archive.org/web/20221102192457/https://blainepardoe.wordpress.com/2018/08/16/out-of-the-archives-the-battlemechs-i-wrote-about-or-designed/ blog entry] that, according to his memory which he admitted could be wrong, the ''Titan'' was among the units for which he wrote the original background as initially published in ''TRO:2750''; for some of these he also designed the stats. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' | + | * ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 2750]]'' | + | * ''[[BattleSpace]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: Prototypes]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' | + | * ''[[The Star League]] |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 2750]]'' |
| − | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' | |
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' | ||
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[[Category:DropShip classes]] | [[Category:DropShip classes]] | ||
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[[Category:Fighter Carrier DropShip classes]] | [[Category:Fighter Carrier DropShip classes]] | ||
[[Category:Military DropShip classes]] | [[Category:Military DropShip classes]] | ||
| + | [[Category:SLDF 2750 DropShip classes]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Pocket WarShip classes]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Clan Snow Raven DropShip classes]] | ||
Revision as of 01:12, 10 April 2024
- This article is about the fighter carrier. For other uses, see Titan.
| |
| Titan | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Di Tron Heavy Industries[1] |
| Production Year | 2647[2] |
| Use | Fighter Carrier |
| Type | Aerodyne |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 12,000 tons |
| Structural Integrity | 15 |
| Length | 250 meters |
| Width | 162 meters |
| Height | 47.2 meters |
| Drive System | GM 750-A12 Standard |
| Safe Thrust | 2.5 g |
| Max Thrust | 4 g |
| Fuel (tons) | 480 tons |
| Fuel (days) | 260.9 days |
| Armament |
|
| Armor | 78 tons Starshield standard |
| Crew | 38[3]
(Crew Types)[4]
Bay Personnel: 36 |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 4/4 |
| Heat Sinks | 195 (single) |
| BV (1.0) | 6,791[3][5] |
| BV (2.0) | 8,080[citation needed] |
Contents
Description
The Titan-class DropShip was one of the largest fighter carriers employed by the Star League Defense Force. Transporting the aerospace fighter complement of an entire battalion, a single Titan is often enough to overwhelm the fighter defenses of a Jump Point or planet. Frequently assigned escort duty for WarShips, Titans have been known to act independently as system patrol craft. Despite the risks of a single craft carrying such a large volume of fighters, the Titan's heavy armor and extremely strong weapons array greatly minimized them, at least until the indiscriminate warfare of the Succession Wars; none survived outside the Clan toumans, as the last was destroyed during the First Succession War at Cholame by Kuritan fighters.[3][6][7]
Designed with fighter pilots in mind, the Titan is focused almost entirely on supporting its fighter complement, either with its relatively roomy and luxurious crew quarters, large flight decks, or extensive tactical station for the ship's CAG (Commander Air Group). The CAG's responsibilities include positioning the ship for the launch and retrieval of fighters, though has no say in running the ship outside these operations. They also provides fighter pilots with tactical information during battle from the command post on the ship's bridge.[3][6][7]
Armament
For a "mere" fighter carrier, the Titan carries an impressively large weapons array, exceeding even the arsenal of the Achilles-class assault ship. Consisting of eight Pontiac 20 Autocannon/20s and twenty-two BlazeFire Large Lasers backed up by six Delta-X LRM-20 launchers and ten Hellion-b medium lasers, the bulk of the weapons are forward facing, most grouped in the Titans nose, though at least one AC/20 and LRM-20 cover the aft quarters of the craft. The Titan carries sixteen tons of AC/20 ammunition and twelve tons of LRM missiles.[3][7]
Cargo
The Titan's 12 fighter complement are held in three separate flight decks, each serviced by two launch doors. All three decks are capable of independent operation and are designed for maximum damage-control efficiency.[6]
Variants
- Clan
- A number of Titans accompanied the Exodus fleet, with some continuing to serve among the various Clan toumans. These craft were refitted beginning in 2953 to carry a complete Trinary of thirty OmniFighters, with each flight deck upgraded to servicing ten fighters and launching them from two access doors each. Despite the increased number of fighters carried, the Titan maintains its reputation of providing for pilots' creature comforts with ample room and single-occupancy cabins, with the requisite increase in bay personnel bunks to 60.[3][7]
- Titan Monitor
- Clan Snow Raven lost several WarShips in the Jihad. To provide protection to their new bases in the Outworlds Alliance the Clan converted several Titan DropShips into Pocket WarShips. The Titan Monitor was completely refitted for its new role. Protection was upgraded by using nearly eighty tons of Clan Ferro-Aluminum armor and adding six Laser Anti-Missile Systems to destroy any incoming nuclear warheads. The autocannons and medium lasers of the original were removed. Two of the aerospace fighter bays were replaced with four Killer Whale missile launchers. In addition, the number of LRM launchers was halved with the remaining units paired with Artemis V FCS, and the Large Lasers were changed to extended-range models. The Titan Monitor carries a quartet of medium pulse lasers to cover the aft arc. Though the Titan Monitor only carries ten OmniFighters, the inclusion of a Mobile HPG allows it to summon aid from nearby Snow Raven units. BV (2.0) = 18,304[8][9]
Named Vessels
Gallery
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Notes
- Author Blaine Lee Pardoe stated in a blog entry that, according to his memory which he admitted could be wrong, the Titan was among the units for which he wrote the original background as initially published in TRO:2750; for some of these he also designed the stats.
References
- ↑ The Star League, p. 162: "Top Ten Hegemony Companies - [Di Tron Heavy Industries]"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Titan (DropShip class)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Technical Readouts: 3057 Revised, pp. 88–89: "Titan"
- ↑ BattleSpace rulebook, p. 63
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 255
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Technical Readouts: 2750, pp. 150–151
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Technical Readouts: 3057, pp. 90–91: "Titan"
- ↑ Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 202
- ↑ Record Sheets: Prototypes, p. 101