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Line 2: | image = [[Image:Cloud Nine.jpg|191px]] | image = [[Image:Cloud Nine.jpg|191px]] | Name = Cloud Ten Carrier Airship | Name = Cloud Ten Carrier Airship − | Manufacturer = [[Fort Chirikof Repair Facilities]]; <br> [[Lockheed-CBM Corporation|Lockheed-CBM Corp.]] + | Manufacturer = Fort Chirikof Repair Facilities, <br> [[Lockheed-CBM Corporation|Lockheed-CBM Corp.]] − | Use = Command Ship, <br/> Surveillance Craft Carrier + | Use = Command Ship <br/> Surveillance Craft Carrier | Tech Base = Inner Sphere ([[Experimental Technology|Experimental]]) | Tech Base = Inner Sphere ([[Experimental Technology|Experimental]]) − | Chassis Type (Size) = Airship (Large) + | Chassis Type (Size) = AirShip (Large) | Cost = | Cost = − | Introduced = [[3075]]<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/654/cloud-ten-carrier-airship-standard MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> + | Introduced = 3074 | Mass = 1,000 tons | Mass = 1,000 tons − | Speed = 2 + | Speed = 2 | Top Speed = 3 | Top Speed = 3 | Station Keeping Thrust = | Station Keeping Thrust = − | Structural Integrity = 20 + | Structural Integrity = 20 − | Power Plant = [[Fusion engine|fusion]] + | Power Plant = [[Fusion Engine|Fusion]] | Fuel (Type/Range) = Unlimited | Fuel (Type/Range) = Unlimited − | Fire Control System = [[Advanced Fire Control|Advanced]] + | Armament = 1 x [[Thumper Artillery Piece|Thumper Artillery]] <br/> 2 x [[Extended LRM-5|Extended LRM-5s]] <br/> 4 x [[Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle|Silver Bullet Gauss Rifles]] − | Armament = <span></span>+ | Heat Sinks = None − * 1x [[Thumper artillery cannon]]+ | Armor = [[BAR|BAR 8]] − * 2x [[extended LRM-5]]+ | Crew = 74 <br/> 13 Officers <br/> 31 enlisted/non-rates <br/> 30 gunners − * 4x [[Thunderbolt 10]]<ref>[http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=68263.0;topicseen XTRO Boondocks Errata] radically changed weaponry of the ship. (dead link)</ref> − | Heat Sinks = None − | comsys = Unspecified − | T&T = Unspecified − | Armor = Unspecified − | BAR = [[BAR|8]] − | Crew = 74 − * 13 officers − * 31 enlisted/non-rated − * 30 gunners | BV (1.0) = | BV (1.0) = | BV (2.0) = 1,042 | BV (2.0) = 1,042 }} }} + ==Description== ==Description== − The '''Cloud Ten Airship Carrier''' was a large lighter-than air vehicle designed to carry three squadrons of [[Oceanic_Series_II#Custom_Variants|Lexan Surveillance Helo VTOL]]s and act as a mobile command headquarters. Based on the failed [[Cloud Nine|Cloud Nine Airship]], Cloud Ten was conceived by Joseph Akron. + The '''Cloud Ten Airship Carrier''' was a large lighter-than air vehicle designed to carry the three squadrons of Lexan Surveillance Helo VTOLs and act as a mobile command headquarters. Based on the failed [[Cloud Nine|Cloud Nine AirShip]], Cloud Ten was conceived by Joseph Akron. − The ship concept was first conceived at the 57th Electrical Engineer, Computer Engineer, Industrial Engineer Conference Event or 57th EECEIECE in [[3074]]. At the conference, the Cloud Ten's predecessor, Cloud Nine, ranked third in the list of top technological blunders. Akron met Rebecca Cardinali of Cal-Boeing, where an overnight discussion became a new project that led to the creation of the Cloud Ten and the Lexus Survey Helo. Akron managed to convince Cal-Boeing's CEO (and his uncle) to give the Cloud Carrier project another try. + The ship concept was first conceived at the 57th Electrical Engineer, Computer Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Conference Event or 57th EECEIECE in [[3074]]. In the conference, the Cloud Ten's predecessor, Cloud Nine, ranked third in top list of technological blunders. Akron meet Rebecca Cardinali of Cal-Boeing, where overnight discussion became new project that lead to the creation of the Cloud Ten and Lexus Survey Helo. Akron managed convince Cal-Boeing's CEO (and his uncle) to give the Cloud Carrier project another try. − After Cloud Ten and its first six Lexan VTOLs had been delivered, the ship went on tour to remote worlds of the [[Federated Suns]] and [[Lyran Alliance]] in [[3076]], demonstrating its capabilities.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks'', pp. 7, 15: Lexan VTOL & Cloud Ten Airship Carrier profiles</ref> + After Cloud Ten and its first six Lexan VTOLs had been delivered, the ship went on tour of remote worlds of [[Federated Suns]] & [[Lyran Alliance]] in [[3076]] demonstrating its capacities.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks'' pp. 7,15 - Lexan VTOL & Cloud ten Airship Carrier profiles.</ref> − ==Weapons and Equipment== + ==Armament & Capacities== − The Cloud Ten was conceived as a strategic asset, using its support abilities to help find the enemy force and bring this information to its commanders. To enable it in this endeavor, the ship was equipped with surveillance equipment including a [[High-Resolution Imager Camera|hi-res imager]], Hyperspectral Imager, Infrared Imager, and Lookdown Radar. These devices would give commanders a number of advantages on the battlefield. Along with this, it uses a Remote Sensor Dispenser with 60 sensors pods to allow for remote sense capacity. The ship has 13 tons of [[Communication Equipment]], which allows the ship become a mobile command headquarters and allow it to tap into orbiting satellites. + The Cloud Ten was conceived as a strategic asset, using its support abilities to help find enemy force and bring this information to its commanders. To enable it in this endeavor, the ship been equipped with surveillance equipment. These include Hi-Res Imager, Hyperspectral Imager, Infrared Imager, and Lookdown Radar. These devices would give a commander number of advantages on the battlefield, should Cloud Ten be surveying the battlefield. Along with this, it uses Remote Sensor Dispenser with 60 sensors pods to allow for remote sense capacity while out of the area. The ship has 13 tons of [[Communication Equipment]], which allows the ship become a mobile command headquarters and allow it to tap into orbiting satellites. − The ship's principal surveillance capacity is its complement of Lexan Surveillance Helos with advanced Recon Camera and ECM to help recon potential hotspots. + The ship's principle surveillance capacity is its compliment of Lexan Surveillance Helo which their advance Recon Camera and ECM to help recon potential hotspots. − Being a strategic asset, it is armored and armed should it come under fire. The ship has four experimental Thunderbolt 10 launchers, one mounted in each of the ship's firing arcs. Enhancing its far-reaching firepower, the ship has been also been given some experimental 5-tubed Extended Long Range Missile launchers, one in right and left wing sections. The ship has been given a limited artillery support capacity with its nose-mounted Thumper Artillery Cannon.<ref>[http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=68263.0;topicseen November 2010 Errata for XTRO Boondocks] detailed changes to the ship and its capacities. (dead link)</ref> These weapons are tied up into an [[Advance Fire Control|advance fire control]], to give it high precision against an enemy unit.+ Despite it being a strategic asset, it armored and armed to help protect the ship should it come under fire. The ship has four experimental Silver Bullet Gauss Rifles, each mounted in all the ships' firing arcs. Enhancing its long reaching firepower, the ship has been also been given some experimental 5-tubed Extended Long Range Missile launchers, one in right and left wing sections. Also the ship has been given Thumper Artillery Piece, which is can used while grounded, to give commanders a form of mobile artillery support. These weapons are tied up into a [[Advance Fire Control|advance fire control]], to allow it give them military precision against an enemy unit. − The ship is protected by 6.5 tons of BAR 8 Commercial Armor and an experimental [[Angel ECM]]. + The ship is protected by 6.5 tons of BAR 8 Rated Commercial Armor and experimental [[Angel ECM]]. ==Cargo== ==Cargo== − The ship has a light vehicle bay with 4 doors (2 on the left and 2 on the right sides of the ship.) + The ship has a Light Vehicle Bay with 4 Doors (2 left and 2 on the right sides of the ship.) − The ship's main hangar has a 180 ton carrying capacity with 2 doors (one on each on the left and right sides of the ship.) + The ship main hanger has a 180 ton carrying capacity which has 2 doors (One on each left/right of the side of the ship.) − It has an internal cargo bay capable of handling 82.2 tons standard cargo, with doors mounted on left and right side of the ship.+ The ship has internal cargo bay capable of handling 42.5 tons standard cargo, with single door mounted on left and right side of the ship. − The Cloud Ten also has room to carry 112 foot infantry in four infantry bays. + The ship also has room to carry 112 Foot Infantry in four Infantry Bays. ==Related Vehicles== ==Related Vehicles== − * [[Cloud Nine]] - This prototype fighter carrier was a proof-of-concept vessel that was destroyed on its maiden flight. The Cloud Ten design was based on this ill-fated ship. + * [[Cloud Nine]] - Prototype Fighter Carrier that was destroyed on its maiden flight. ==Notes== ==Notes== − * The ship has a [[searchlight]] mounted in each of its four arcs. It also has a [[MASH]] unit, mobile field headquarters, field kitchen, and carries 20 atmospheric lifeboats.+ The ship has four [[Searchlight|Searchlights]] each mounted in each of its four arcs. It also has a [[MASH]] unit, Mobile Field Headquarters, and Field Kitchen. The ship carries 20 atmospheric lifeboats. − − ==Errata== − * In an erratum first published in November 2010, the Cloud Ten's weaponry and some of its equipment was completely changed due to problems and errors found after its creation. The old weaponry (as per ''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex]]'') originally included four Silver Bullet Gauss rifles, and a Thumper artillery piece mounted in the nose.<ref>[http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=17416.msg1264490#msg1264490 Erratum re-posting] on the official [[BattleTech Forum]]</ref> ==References== ==References== Line 69:
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| image = [[Image:Cloud Nine.jpg|191px]] | | image = [[Image:Cloud Nine.jpg|191px]] | ||
| Name = Cloud Ten Carrier Airship | | Name = Cloud Ten Carrier Airship | ||
| − | | Manufacturer = | + | | Manufacturer = Fort Chirikof Repair Facilities, <br> [[Lockheed-CBM Corporation|Lockheed-CBM Corp.]] |
| − | | Use = Command Ship | + | | Use = Command Ship <br/> Surveillance Craft Carrier |
| Tech Base = Inner Sphere ([[Experimental Technology|Experimental]]) | | Tech Base = Inner Sphere ([[Experimental Technology|Experimental]]) | ||
| − | | Chassis Type (Size) = | + | | Chassis Type (Size) = AirShip (Large) |
| Cost = | | Cost = | ||
| − | | Introduced = | + | | Introduced = 3074 |
| Mass = 1,000 tons | | Mass = 1,000 tons | ||
| − | | Speed = 2 | + | | Speed = 2 |
| Top Speed = 3 | | Top Speed = 3 | ||
| Station Keeping Thrust = | | Station Keeping Thrust = | ||
| − | | Structural Integrity = 20 | + | | Structural Integrity = 20 |
| − | | Power Plant = [[Fusion | + | | Power Plant = [[Fusion Engine|Fusion]] |
| Fuel (Type/Range) = Unlimited | | Fuel (Type/Range) = Unlimited | ||
| − | | | + | | Armament = 1 x [[Thumper Artillery Piece|Thumper Artillery]] <br/> 2 x [[Extended LRM-5|Extended LRM-5s]] <br/> 4 x [[Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle|Silver Bullet Gauss Rifles]] |
| − | + | | Heat Sinks = None | |
| − | + | | Armor = [[BAR|BAR 8]] | |
| − | + | | Crew = 74 <br/> 13 Officers <br/> 31 enlisted/non-rates <br/> 30 gunners | |
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| − | | Crew = 74 | ||
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| BV (1.0) = | | BV (1.0) = | ||
| BV (2.0) = 1,042 | | BV (2.0) = 1,042 | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''Cloud Ten Airship Carrier''' was a large lighter-than air vehicle designed to carry three squadrons of | + | The '''Cloud Ten Airship Carrier''' was a large lighter-than air vehicle designed to carry the three squadrons of Lexan Surveillance Helo VTOLs and act as a mobile command headquarters. Based on the failed [[Cloud Nine|Cloud Nine AirShip]], Cloud Ten was conceived by Joseph Akron. |
| − | The ship concept was first conceived at the 57th Electrical Engineer, Computer Engineer, Industrial Engineer Conference Event or 57th EECEIECE in [[3074]]. | + | The ship concept was first conceived at the 57th Electrical Engineer, Computer Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Conference Event or 57th EECEIECE in [[3074]]. In the conference, the Cloud Ten's predecessor, Cloud Nine, ranked third in top list of technological blunders. Akron meet Rebecca Cardinali of Cal-Boeing, where overnight discussion became new project that lead to the creation of the Cloud Ten and Lexus Survey Helo. Akron managed convince Cal-Boeing's CEO (and his uncle) to give the Cloud Carrier project another try. |
| − | After Cloud Ten and its first six Lexan VTOLs had been delivered, the ship went on tour | + | After Cloud Ten and its first six Lexan VTOLs had been delivered, the ship went on tour of remote worlds of [[Federated Suns]] & [[Lyran Alliance]] in [[3076]] demonstrating its capacities.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks'' pp. 7,15 - Lexan VTOL & Cloud ten Airship Carrier profiles.</ref> |
| − | == | + | ==Armament & Capacities== |
| − | The Cloud Ten was conceived as a strategic asset, using its support abilities to help find | + | The Cloud Ten was conceived as a strategic asset, using its support abilities to help find enemy force and bring this information to its commanders. To enable it in this endeavor, the ship been equipped with surveillance equipment. These include Hi-Res Imager, Hyperspectral Imager, Infrared Imager, and Lookdown Radar. These devices would give a commander number of advantages on the battlefield, should Cloud Ten be surveying the battlefield. Along with this, it uses Remote Sensor Dispenser with 60 sensors pods to allow for remote sense capacity while out of the area. The ship has 13 tons of [[Communication Equipment]], which allows the ship become a mobile command headquarters and allow it to tap into orbiting satellites. |
| − | The ship's | + | The ship's principle surveillance capacity is its compliment of Lexan Surveillance Helo which their advance Recon Camera and ECM to help recon potential hotspots. |
| − | + | Despite it being a strategic asset, it armored and armed to help protect the ship should it come under fire. The ship has four experimental Silver Bullet Gauss Rifles, each mounted in all the ships' firing arcs. Enhancing its long reaching firepower, the ship has been also been given some experimental 5-tubed Extended Long Range Missile launchers, one in right and left wing sections. Also the ship has been given Thumper Artillery Piece, which is can used while grounded, to give commanders a form of mobile artillery support. These weapons are tied up into a [[Advance Fire Control|advance fire control]], to allow it give them military precision against an enemy unit. | |
| − | The ship is protected by 6.5 tons of BAR 8 Commercial Armor and | + | The ship is protected by 6.5 tons of BAR 8 Rated Commercial Armor and experimental [[Angel ECM]]. |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | The ship has a | + | The ship has a Light Vehicle Bay with 4 Doors (2 left and 2 on the right sides of the ship.) |
| − | The ship | + | The ship main hanger has a 180 ton carrying capacity which has 2 doors (One on each left/right of the side of the ship.) |
| − | + | The ship has internal cargo bay capable of handling 42.5 tons standard cargo, with single door mounted on left and right side of the ship. | |
| − | The | + | The ship also has room to carry 112 Foot Infantry in four Infantry Bays. |
==Related Vehicles== | ==Related Vehicles== | ||
| − | * [[Cloud Nine]] - | + | * [[Cloud Nine]] - Prototype Fighter Carrier that was destroyed on its maiden flight. |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | + | The ship has four [[Searchlight|Searchlights]] each mounted in each of its four arcs. It also has a [[MASH]] unit, Mobile Field Headquarters, and Field Kitchen. The ship carries 20 atmospheric lifeboats. | |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks]]'' | + | *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks]]'' |
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[[Category: Airship Support Vehicles]] | [[Category: Airship Support Vehicles]] | ||