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| − | * [[Kallon Industries]] attempted to refit ''Vengeance''-class in order to improve | + | * [[Kallon Industries]] attempted to refit ''Vengeance''-class in order to improve its weaponry. The PPCs were first upgraded to [[ER PPC]]s and the missile systems equipped with [[Artemis IV]]. The Large Lasers were were also upgraded to [[ER Large Laser|extended range models]] and a [[Gauss Rifle]] built into the nose of the vessel. Further 22 heat sinks were added to make up for the increased heat generated, and fuel and cargo space was cut to make up for the upgrades. <ref name=TRO3057/> |
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| + | * ''Vengeance-DC'' - This [[Pocket WarShip]] was created by the [[Magistracy of Canopus]]. Reducing the fighter complement to eighteen and redesigning a few interior spaces allowed the engineers to refit the hull to carry eight [[Piranha]] missile launchers and twenty-one [[LRM-20]]s with [[Artemis IV FCS]]. This massive missile load is enough to swamp the defenses of many DropShips and WarShips, as well as outright destroying AeroSpace Fighters. This allows the fighters carried by the ''Vengeance-DC'' to rapidly destroy the enemy force. For close in defense, the ''Vengeance-DC'' mounts eight [[Anti-Missile System]]s. Four [[ER Medium Laser]]s cover the rear arc, while a pair of [[Medium X-Pulse Laser]]s are in each wing. BV (2.0) = 18,189<ref name="trop190">''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 190</ref> | ||
==Named Vessels== | ==Named Vessels== | ||
| − | *'' | + | * OAS ''Freedom'' - Attached to the [[3rd Alliance Air Wing]]. As of 3062 in orbit around [[Ramora]]. <ref name=FM:P>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 95</ref> |
| − | *'' | + | * OAS ''Acceptance'' - Attached to the [[5th Alliance Air Wing]]. As of 3062 in orbit around [[Ferris]].<ref name=FM:P>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 97</ref> |
| + | * MCS ''Danai Centrella'' - First Pocket WarShip variant seen.<ref name="trop190"/> | ||
| + | * MCS ''Tuatha de Danann'' - First ship produced by [[Earthwerks Limited]] for the [[Magistracy of Canopus]].<ref name="trop190"/> | ||
| + | * CNS ''Fuuzi'' - First Earthwerks-produced Pocket WarShip variant produced for the [[CCAF]].<ref name="trop190"/> | ||
| + | * MCS ''Emerald Queen'' - Second ship produced by [[Earthwerks Limited]] for the [[Magistracy of Canopus]].<ref name="trop190"/> | ||
==Vengeance Ship Gallery== | ==Vengeance Ship Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 13:11, 17 October 2011
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| Vengeance | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Tomori Trans Industrial Kallon Industries |
| Use | Carrier |
| Type | Aerodyne |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 10,000 tons |
| Structural Integrity | 7 |
| Length | 234 meters |
| Width | 96 meters |
| Height | 20 meters |
| Drive System | Warrior-ATP |
| Safe Thrust | 4 |
| Max Thrust | 6 |
| Fuel (tons) | 500 |
| Fuel (days) | 271.7 |
| Armament | 2x PPCs 4x LRM-20s 1x LRM-10 3x AC/5s 5x Large Lasers 16x Medium Lasers |
| Armor | Standard Fore: 14 Sides: 15 Aft: 16 |
| Crew | 9 |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 5/0 |
| Heat Sinks | 121 |
Contents
Description
Among the most deadly DropShips ever fielded, the Vengeance-class is the largest dedicated fighter-carrier in common use by the Successor States. While featuring an areodyne shape, the flat boxy design of the Vengeance prevents it from operating in an atmosphere. Having no need for a secondary interplanetary drive because of this, rather than a number of large decks like most other DropShips, the Vengeance features 47 relatively small decks leading up towards its nose. [1][2]
Due to the importance and expense of the craft, the Vengeance is generally escorted by at least two or three well-armed assault DropShips. [1][2] Most of these precious ships serve in the Inner Sphere navies, with a small number in service with the more well-off mercenary units. [2]
Armament
The Vengeance is equipped with light weaponry and armor for its size, but makes up for it with its maneuverability and large number of AeroSpace Fighters. The bulk of it's firepower is made up from its LRM launchers, four LRM-20s and one LRM-10. These are backed up with two PPCs and five large lasers. The close range firepower consists of sixteen Medium Lasers and three AC/5s. While it barely carries enough ammo for the AC/5, the LRM launchers are well fed.
Cargo
Running the length of the ship, the cavernous fighter bay takes up the bulk of the Vengeance and can be divided into two separate self-contained bays via small bracing walls in an emergency. Referred to as the port and starboard bays, both feature four small launch bays able fire off a fighter a minute. While capable of recovering two fighters a minute, the proximity of both large recovery bays to the craft's engines forces the crew to shut the massive Warrior-ATP drives off to avoid frying its returning fighters. [1][2]
Three Small Craft cubicles are also attached to the massive fighter bay with their own launch door. Beyond its load of fighters and small craft, the Vengeance has a meager two-hundred and fifty tons of spare cargo capacity. [2]
Variants
- Kallon Industries attempted to refit Vengeance-class in order to improve its weaponry. The PPCs were first upgraded to ER PPCs and the missile systems equipped with Artemis IV. The Large Lasers were were also upgraded to extended range models and a Gauss Rifle built into the nose of the vessel. Further 22 heat sinks were added to make up for the increased heat generated, and fuel and cargo space was cut to make up for the upgrades. [2]
Custom Variants
- Vengeance-DC - This Pocket WarShip was created by the Magistracy of Canopus. Reducing the fighter complement to eighteen and redesigning a few interior spaces allowed the engineers to refit the hull to carry eight Piranha missile launchers and twenty-one LRM-20s with Artemis IV FCS. This massive missile load is enough to swamp the defenses of many DropShips and WarShips, as well as outright destroying AeroSpace Fighters. This allows the fighters carried by the Vengeance-DC to rapidly destroy the enemy force. For close in defense, the Vengeance-DC mounts eight Anti-Missile Systems. Four ER Medium Lasers cover the rear arc, while a pair of Medium X-Pulse Lasers are in each wing. BV (2.0) = 18,189[3]
Named Vessels
- OAS Freedom - Attached to the 3rd Alliance Air Wing. As of 3062 in orbit around Ramora. [4]
- OAS Acceptance - Attached to the 5th Alliance Air Wing. As of 3062 in orbit around Ferris.[4]
- MCS Danai Centrella - First Pocket WarShip variant seen.[3]
- MCS Tuatha de Danann - First ship produced by Earthwerks Limited for the Magistracy of Canopus.[3]
- CNS Fuuzi - First Earthwerks-produced Pocket WarShip variant produced for the CCAF.[3]
- MCS Emerald Queen - Second ship produced by Earthwerks Limited for the Magistracy of Canopus.[3]
Vengeance Ship Gallery
Vengeance-class DropShip
