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| Armament = 5 x [[NAC/10]]s <br> 4 x [[Large Laser]]s <br> 4 x [[PPC]]s <br> 3 x [[AC/10]]s <br> 3 x [[White Shark]]s | | Armament = 5 x [[NAC/10]]s <br> 4 x [[Large Laser]]s <br> 4 x [[PPC]]s <br> 3 x [[AC/10]]s <br> 3 x [[White Shark]]s | ||
| − | | Armor = Standard Armor | + | | Armor = Fore: 16<br>Fore-Sides: 16<br>Aft-Sides: 14<br>Aft: 13<br>[[Standard Armor]] |
| DropShip Capacity = None | | DropShip Capacity = None | ||
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| Heat Sinks = 800 [[Heat Sink]]s | | Heat Sinks = 800 [[Heat Sink]]s | ||
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| BV (1.0) = 21,599<ref name=TRO3057R>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', p. 188, "Vigilant Corvette Profile"</ref> | | BV (1.0) = 21,599<ref name=TRO3057R>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', p. 188, "Vigilant Corvette Profile"</ref> | ||
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In [[2409]], the [[Capellan Confederation]] invaded [[Terra Firma]], despite the best efforts of ''Vigilant''-class vessels. In the wake of the invasion, the ''Vigilant'' was slowly relegated to mothballs or sold to the navies of neighboring great houses. The ''Vigilant'', like the ''[[Bonaventure]]'', were officially replaced in [[2432]] by the introduction of the ''[[Vincent]] Mk. 39''-class corvette.<ref name=TRO3057R/> | In [[2409]], the [[Capellan Confederation]] invaded [[Terra Firma]], despite the best efforts of ''Vigilant''-class vessels. In the wake of the invasion, the ''Vigilant'' was slowly relegated to mothballs or sold to the navies of neighboring great houses. The ''Vigilant'', like the ''[[Bonaventure]]'', were officially replaced in [[2432]] by the introduction of the ''[[Vincent]] Mk. 39''-class corvette.<ref name=TRO3057R/> | ||
| − | The [[Terran Hegemony]] would later sell these ships to the major Inner Sphere interstellar powers. While in service of other navies, these ships would see action in [[Periphery]] during the [[Reunification War]] and later conflicts.<ref name="H:RWp67">''Historical: Reunification War'', p.67 Malagrotta, "Federated Suns Order of Battle" - Vigilant's ships are listed and named.</ref><ref>'' | + | The [[Terran Hegemony]] would later sell these ships to the major Inner Sphere interstellar powers. While in service of other navies, these ships would see action in [[Periphery]] during the [[Reunification War]] and later conflicts.<ref name="H:RWp67">''Historical: Reunification War'', p.67 Malagrotta, "Federated Suns Order of Battle" - Vigilant's ships are listed and named.</ref><ref>''Combat Operations'', pp. 123,126,128,131,133 - Force Faction Tables for CapCom, FedSuns, FWL, and House Steiner - Shows the Vigilant listed as part of their pre-31st Century Warship navy.</ref> |
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==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
For its size, the ''Vigilant'' is very well armed. The vessel boasts 5 small naval autocannons, and 3 white shark missile systems. The ship also possesses lasers, autocannons and PPCs. However, the ''Vigilant'''s targeting and tracking system made it difficult to adequately utilize its armament. The ''Vigilant'' is poorly armored, and its acceleration is unimpressive.<ref name=TRO3057R/> | For its size, the ''Vigilant'' is very well armed. The vessel boasts 5 small naval autocannons, and 3 white shark missile systems. The ship also possesses lasers, autocannons and PPCs. However, the ''Vigilant'''s targeting and tracking system made it difficult to adequately utilize its armament. The ''Vigilant'' is poorly armored, and its acceleration is unimpressive.<ref name=TRO3057R/> | ||
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Like the ''[[Bonaventure]]''-class with which ''Vigilants'' were frequently paired, the ''Vigilant'' was not designed for cargo. The ''Vigilant'' has no [[Docking Collar|DropShip collars]], and only three bays. Bay 1 is capable of transporting a squadron of [[Aerospace Fighter]]s. Bay 2 is designed for cargo, with a merre 13,514.5 tons of capacity. Bay 3 can manage up to 4 small craft.<ref name=TRO3057R/> | Like the ''[[Bonaventure]]''-class with which ''Vigilants'' were frequently paired, the ''Vigilant'' was not designed for cargo. The ''Vigilant'' has no [[Docking Collar|DropShip collars]], and only three bays. Bay 1 is capable of transporting a squadron of [[Aerospace Fighter]]s. Bay 2 is designed for cargo, with a merre 13,514.5 tons of capacity. Bay 3 can manage up to 4 small craft.<ref name=TRO3057R/> | ||
| − | == | + | ==Named Vessels== |
| − | *FSS ''Batavia'', FSS ''Novaya Zemlya'', FSS ''Point Barrow'', and FSS ''Smolensk'' - Former Terran Hegemony units in the service of [[Federated Suns]] Navy during the early [[Star League Era]]. | + | * FSS ''Batavia'', FSS ''Novaya Zemlya'', FSS ''Point Barrow'', and FSS ''Smolensk'' - Former Terran Hegemony units in the service of [[Federated Suns]] Navy during the early [[Star League Era]]. These ships were noted seeing action during [[Malagrotta Affair]] of [[2573]].<ref name="H:RWp67"/> |
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | *''[[Combat Operations]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Historical: Reunification War]]'' | ||
*''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' | ||
Revision as of 17:05, 5 November 2012
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| Vigilant | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | |
| Introduced | 2320 |
| Use | Corvette |
| Tech Base | Star League |
| Cost | 1,484,746,000 Cbills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 140,000 tons |
| Length | 266 meters |
| Sail Diameter | 660 meters |
| Fuel | 1,000 tons (5,000) |
| Burn Rate | 19.75 |
| Safe Thrust | 1.5 g |
| Top Thrust | 2.5 g |
| Sail Integrity | 3 |
| KF Drive Integrity | 5 |
| LF Battery | No |
| Armament | 5 x NAC/10s 4 x Large Lasers 4 x PPCs 3 x AC/10s 3 x White Sharks |
| Armor | Fore: 16 Fore-Sides: 16 Aft-Sides: 14 Aft: 13 Standard Armor |
| DropShip Capacity | None |
| Crew | 256 |
| Grav Decks | 1 x 30 meter diameter |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 20/20 |
| Heat Sinks | 800 Heat Sinks |
| Structural Integrity | 33 |
| BV (1.0) | 21,599[1] |
Description
Designed shortly after the Bonaventure-class corvette, the Vigilant was designed for reconnaissance and surveillance, and most frequently was deployed in paired-pair squadrons with Bonaventures. The Vigilant is small—in fact, very small for a combat JumpShip. The Vigilant is only slightly more massive than a Merchant-class JumpShip, and bow to stern distance is actually shorter than the height of a Behemoth-class DropShip, or the diameter of a Mammoth-class DropShip.[1]
In 2409, the Capellan Confederation invaded Terra Firma, despite the best efforts of Vigilant-class vessels. In the wake of the invasion, the Vigilant was slowly relegated to mothballs or sold to the navies of neighboring great houses. The Vigilant, like the Bonaventure, were officially replaced in 2432 by the introduction of the Vincent Mk. 39-class corvette.[1]
The Terran Hegemony would later sell these ships to the major Inner Sphere interstellar powers. While in service of other navies, these ships would see action in Periphery during the Reunification War and later conflicts.[2][3]
Armament
For its size, the Vigilant is very well armed. The vessel boasts 5 small naval autocannons, and 3 white shark missile systems. The ship also possesses lasers, autocannons and PPCs. However, the Vigilant's targeting and tracking system made it difficult to adequately utilize its armament. The Vigilant is poorly armored, and its acceleration is unimpressive.[1]
Cargo
Like the Bonaventure-class with which Vigilants were frequently paired, the Vigilant was not designed for cargo. The Vigilant has no DropShip collars, and only three bays. Bay 1 is capable of transporting a squadron of Aerospace Fighters. Bay 2 is designed for cargo, with a merre 13,514.5 tons of capacity. Bay 3 can manage up to 4 small craft.[1]
Named Vessels
- FSS Batavia, FSS Novaya Zemlya, FSS Point Barrow, and FSS Smolensk - Former Terran Hegemony units in the service of Federated Suns Navy during the early Star League Era. These ships were noted seeing action during Malagrotta Affair of 2573.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Technical Readout: 3057 Revised, p. 188, "Vigilant Corvette Profile"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Historical: Reunification War, p.67 Malagrotta, "Federated Suns Order of Battle" - Vigilant's ships are listed and named.
- ↑ Combat Operations, pp. 123,126,128,131,133 - Force Faction Tables for CapCom, FedSuns, FWL, and House Steiner - Shows the Vigilant listed as part of their pre-31st Century Warship navy.