Union (DropShip class)
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| Union | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | various |
| Use | 'Mech/ASF Carrier |
| Type | Spheroid |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 3,600 tons |
| Structural Integrity | |
| Length | 82 meters |
| Width | meters |
| Height | meters |
| Drive System | Star League V250 |
| Safe Thrust | |
| Max Thrust | |
| Fuel (tons) | |
| Fuel (days) | |
| Armament | 3 x PPCs 6 x AC/5s 6 x LRM-20s 12 x Medium Lasers 5 x Large Lasers |
| Armor | standard |
| Crew | 14 |
| Heat Sinks | 90 (single) |
| BV (1.0) | 3,259 |
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Description
A stalwart of company-sized 'Mech combat transports, the Union class is a venerable and capable member of the DropShip unit type. Capable of carrying two ASFs, in addition to the twelve 'Mechs, the vessel's interior personnel spaces are so miniscule as to border on the insane. Even the DropShip captain cannot claim to enjoy comfortable personal space. The armament is sufficient for both independent raid missions and full-scale assault deliveries. A scarcity of replacement parts and a dwindling pool of knowledgable engineers means these older ships may soon fade from their otherwise dominant role.
Armament
The command & control facilities onboard a typical Union are sufficient enough that it may operate as a coordination point for smaller lance-sized combat transports partaking in company- or larger sized operations. Likewise, it operates well in larger operations, where it may conduct missions of a surprise, diversionary or raiding role. The semi-automated weaponry is significant enough to cause single and paired ASFs pause.
Cargo
Variants
In 3055 Federated-Boeing Interstellar introduced a new version of the tried-&-true Union, simply referred to as the Upgraded Union. Weapons have been updated to more modern systems and the living areas and air filtration systems have been overhauled.
One common cargo variant of the Union removes all twelve 'Mech cubicles to allow for 1,500 tons of cargo. Another variant removes instead the ASF cubicles, allowing two infantry companies to board.