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| image = [[File:Triton_Missile_Submarine.JPG|191px]] | | image = [[File:Triton_Missile_Submarine.JPG|191px]] | ||
| − | | Name = Triton | + | | Name = Triton missile submarine |
| Manufacturer = [[Jeanette Naval Yards]] | | Manufacturer = [[Jeanette Naval Yards]] | ||
| Use = Heavy Fire Support, Undersea Mobile Command Center | | Use = Heavy Fire Support, Undersea Mobile Command Center | ||
| Tech Base = Star League (Nontournment Legal) | | Tech Base = Star League (Nontournment Legal) | ||
| Chassis Type (Size) = Naval Vessel (Large Template D) | | Chassis Type (Size) = Naval Vessel (Large Template D) | ||
| − | | Cost = | + | | Cost = |
| − | | Introduced = [[3061]]<ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5294/triton-class-missile-submarine-standard MUL Profile for the Triton | + | | Introduced = [[3061]]<ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5294/triton-class-missile-submarine-standard MUL Profile for the Triton missile submarine (standard) - Introduction Year]</ref> |
| Mass = 12,000 | | Mass = 12,000 | ||
| Top Speed = 32.4 km/h | | Top Speed = 32.4 km/h | ||
| − | | Power Plant = [[Fusion | + | | Power Plant = [[Fusion engine|fusion]] |
| Fuel (Type/Range) = Unlimited Range | | Fuel (Type/Range) = Unlimited Range | ||
| Speed = 3 | | Speed = 3 | ||
| − | | Armament = | + | | Armament = <span></span> |
| + | * 6x [[Arrow IV]] | ||
| + | * 6x [[LRT-20]] | ||
| Heat Sinks = 0 | | Heat Sinks = 0 | ||
| − | | Armor = | + | | Armor = Unspecified |
| + | | BAR = [[BAR|10]] | ||
| + | | comsys = | ||
| + | | T&T = | ||
| + | | Fire Control System = <!-- use instead of T&T if Basic or Advanced FCS --> | ||
| Crew = 16 officers <br/> 24 enlisted/non-rated <br/> 54 gunners | | Crew = 16 officers <br/> 24 enlisted/non-rated <br/> 54 gunners | ||
| − | | BV (1.0) = | + | | BV (1.0) = |
| − | | BV (2.0) = | + | | BV (2.0) = |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''Triton | + | The '''Triton'''-class missile submarine was developed by the [[Draconis Combine]] after liberating the world of [[Jeanette]] during [[Operation BULLDOG]]. [[DCMS]] High Command decided to try an experimental missile submarine design to defend such worlds based on ancient [[Terra]]n examples. For expense reasons, High Command decided to not include [[WarShip]]-grade capital weapons in their new submarine, planning instead for it to act as a tactical fire support vessel. In addition, they designed the ship to function as a mobile undersea command post, following lessons learned from the [[Operation Revival|Clan Invasion]].<ref name=TROVA>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex'', p. 176: "Triton Missile Submarine Profile"</ref><ref name=TROVAr>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 176: "Triton Missile Submarine Profile"</ref> |
| − | The ''Triton'' | + | The ''Triton'' class was constructed to provide artillery fire support for troops, especially those for those equipped with [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]]. In peace time, the ship can be used as a transport vessel, since the hull was based on that of civilian cargo vessels and nearly half its mass is given over to cargo space. This also gives the ship long duration for its crew, which has prompted some civilian authorities to have the ''Triton''s built for civilian use.<ref name=TROVA/><ref name=TROVAr/> |
| − | As of [[ | + | As of [[3084]], only three ships of the class were constructed, as High Command was still evaluating these ships' performance and the economic feasibility for use on other worlds.<ref name=TROVA/><ref name=TROVAr/> They eventually would prove themselves a success and were commissioned on other worlds prior to the [[Jihad]]. The ''Triton'' would enter service across the Combine in time to help bring the fight to the [[Word of Blake]]. During the mid-[[3070]]s, the ship was modified to exchange cargo room for [[sub-capital missile]] launchers.<ref>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 168</ref> |
==Armament and Capabilities== | ==Armament and Capabilities== | ||
| − | The main armament is six Shigunga [[Arrow IV]] artillery batteries, arranged with three along each side and with three tons of missiles per battery ready to fire. The ship's only close-in | + | The main armament is six Shigunga [[Arrow IV]] artillery batteries, arranged with three along each side and with three tons of missiles per battery ready to fire. The ship's only close-in weapons are six 20-tube [[long range torpedo]] launchers, with three mounted in the bow and one launcher mounted in each of the left, right, and rear firing arcs. Only six tons of ammunition are provided for the torpedo launchers, although since it is not meant to engage in direct combat this amount is considered adequate. Where the designers did not skimp on was protection, as nearly forty tons of armor are mounted on the vessel. This armoring also means the ''Triton'' is perfectly capable of breaking through thick ocean ice.<ref name=TROVA/><ref name=TROVAr/> |
| − | Other features of the ''Triton'' include ten tons of [[ | + | Other features of the ''Triton'' include ten tons of [[communication equipment]], allowing the submarine to act as a fully-functional underwater command post, as well as [[docking thruster]]s, a [[field kitchen]], ten maritime escape pods, a [[MASH]] unit with one operating theater, and a [[searchlight]] mounted on the front of the ship. Twenty second-class passenger quarters provide adequate accommodations for the crew.<ref name=TROVA/><ref name=TROVAr/> |
==Cargo Capacity== | ==Cargo Capacity== | ||
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;Piranha Triton : This variant of the ''Triton'' appeared as soon as the Kuritans acquired [[ | + | *;Piranha Triton : This variant of the ''Triton'' appeared as soon as the Kuritans acquired [[sub-capital missile]] technology, refitting their submersibles to make them equally potent in the planetary defense and strategic bombardment roles.<ref>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 231</ref> |
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| + | ==Named Vessels== | ||
| + | * [[Athens (Individual Triton-class Naval Vessel)|DCS ''Athens'']] | ||
| + | * [[Polaris (Individual Triton-class Naval Vessel)|DCS ''Polaris'']] | ||
| + | * [[Triton (Individual Triton-class Naval Vessel)|DCS ''Triton'']] | ||
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| − | The ''Triton'' | + | The ''Triton'' missile submarine has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref name=TROVAr/> |
* [[Improved Communications]] | * [[Improved Communications]] | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Master Unit List]]'' | + | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised]]'' |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Support Vehicles]] |
[[Category:Submarine Vessels]] | [[Category:Submarine Vessels]] | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Naval Vessels]] |
[[Category:Draconis Combine Support Vehicles]] | [[Category:Draconis Combine Support Vehicles]] | ||
Latest revision as of 04:57, 24 January 2024
- This article is about the Naval Vessel class. For other uses, see Triton.
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| Triton missile submarine | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Jeanette Naval Yards |
| Use | Heavy Fire Support, Undersea Mobile Command Center |
| Tech Base | Star League (Nontournment Legal) |
| Chassis Type (Size) | Naval Vessel (Large Template D) |
| Equipment Rating | |
| Introduced | 3061[1] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 12,000 |
| Speed | 3 |
| Top Speed | 32.4 km/h |
| Power Plant | fusion |
| Fuel (Type/Range) | Unlimited Range |
| Armament | |
| Heat Sinks | 0 |
| Armor | Unspecified |
| Barrier Armor Rating (BAR) | 10 |
| Crew | 16 officers 24 enlisted/non-rated 54 gunners |
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Description[edit]
The Triton-class missile submarine was developed by the Draconis Combine after liberating the world of Jeanette during Operation BULLDOG. DCMS High Command decided to try an experimental missile submarine design to defend such worlds based on ancient Terran examples. For expense reasons, High Command decided to not include WarShip-grade capital weapons in their new submarine, planning instead for it to act as a tactical fire support vessel. In addition, they designed the ship to function as a mobile undersea command post, following lessons learned from the Clan Invasion.[2][3]
The Triton class was constructed to provide artillery fire support for troops, especially those for those equipped with TAG. In peace time, the ship can be used as a transport vessel, since the hull was based on that of civilian cargo vessels and nearly half its mass is given over to cargo space. This also gives the ship long duration for its crew, which has prompted some civilian authorities to have the Tritons built for civilian use.[2][3]
As of 3084, only three ships of the class were constructed, as High Command was still evaluating these ships' performance and the economic feasibility for use on other worlds.[2][3] They eventually would prove themselves a success and were commissioned on other worlds prior to the Jihad. The Triton would enter service across the Combine in time to help bring the fight to the Word of Blake. During the mid-3070s, the ship was modified to exchange cargo room for sub-capital missile launchers.[4]
Armament and Capabilities[edit]
The main armament is six Shigunga Arrow IV artillery batteries, arranged with three along each side and with three tons of missiles per battery ready to fire. The ship's only close-in weapons are six 20-tube long range torpedo launchers, with three mounted in the bow and one launcher mounted in each of the left, right, and rear firing arcs. Only six tons of ammunition are provided for the torpedo launchers, although since it is not meant to engage in direct combat this amount is considered adequate. Where the designers did not skimp on was protection, as nearly forty tons of armor are mounted on the vessel. This armoring also means the Triton is perfectly capable of breaking through thick ocean ice.[2][3]
Other features of the Triton include ten tons of communication equipment, allowing the submarine to act as a fully-functional underwater command post, as well as docking thrusters, a field kitchen, ten maritime escape pods, a MASH unit with one operating theater, and a searchlight mounted on the front of the ship. Twenty second-class passenger quarters provide adequate accommodations for the crew.[2][3]
Cargo Capacity[edit]
The Triton class can carry 5,975 tons of cargo accessible through four access doors, three located in the bow and one in the stern.[2][3]
Variants[edit]
- Piranha Triton
- This variant of the Triton appeared as soon as the Kuritans acquired sub-capital missile technology, refitting their submersibles to make them equally potent in the planetary defense and strategic bombardment roles.[5]
Named Vessels[edit]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Triton missile submarine has the following Design Quirk:[3]
References[edit]
- ↑ MUL Profile for the Triton missile submarine (standard) - Introduction Year
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex, p. 176: "Triton Missile Submarine Profile"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised, p. 176: "Triton Missile Submarine Profile"
- ↑ Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised, p. 168
- ↑ Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised, p. 231