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==History==
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==Description & History==
 
===As the ''Jasmine Liao''===
 
===As the ''Jasmine Liao''===
The '''''Quicksilver Mongoose''''' was a modified ''[[Du Shi Wang]]''-class battleship that was built by the [[Capellan Confederation]] and originally named '''''Jasmine Liao'''''.  It was active from at least [[2765]], but was likely constructed closer to [[2380]] when the ''Du Shi Wang''-class was launched.<ref>''Field Report 2765: CCAF'', p. 5</ref><ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4103/du-shi-wang-battleship-standard MUL Profile for the Du Shi Wang - Includes Introduction Year.]</ref> The ship was captured by the [[Star League Defense Force]] prior to their Liberation of Terra. It became part of [[General]] [[Aleksandr Kerensky]]'s [[Exodus Fleet]] in [[2784]].
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The '''''Quicksilver Mongoose''''' was a modified ''[[Du Shi Wang]]'' Class Battleship that was originally built by the [[Capellan Confederation]] and originally named ''Jasmine Liao''. The ship was captured by the [[Star League]] prior to [[SLDF|SLDF's]] Liberation of Terra. It became part of [[General]] [[Aleksandr Kerensky|Aleksandr Kerensky's]] [[Exodus Fleet]] in [[2784]].
  
 
===In Service of Clan Mongoose===
 
===In Service of Clan Mongoose===
After the formation of the [[Clans]] in the [[Pentagon Worlds]], the ship became part of [[Clan Mongoose|Clan Mongoose's]] WarShip fleet.  Renamed the ''Quicksilver Mongoose'', it was rebuilt by [[2844]] with Clan technology and made the flagship of their fleet. In the Clan's [[Trial of Absorption]] in [[2868]], the ship's most noted action was against the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] fleet around [[Circe]]. The ''Quicksilver Mongoose'' was able to conduct a crippling attack against the Jaguar flagship, the ''[[McKenna (WarShip class)|McKenna]]''-class battleship [[Obsidian|CSJ ''Obsidian'']]. This would be its finest moment, as the struggle above Circe seemed to finally have turned in favor of Clan Mongoose, allowing the cruiser-based Mongoose fleet to regroup and press the attack again. However, a Jaguar destroyer, the ''[[Lola III]]''-class [[Storm Cat|CSJ ''Storm Cat'']], managed to cripple the ''Quicksilver Mongoose'' shortly after its successful attack.  Battered and leaking atmosphere, the crew watched as the rest of the Mongoose fleet struggled to maintain the momentum the ''Quicksilver Mongoose'' had given them.  In the end, the remaining four WarShips of the Mongoose fleet surrendered to the Smoke Jaguars.<ref>''Era Digest: Golden Century'', pp. 8, 10, 12: "Mongoose actions during the fleet engagement during of Trial of Absorption and aftermath of the battle".</ref>
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After the formation of the [[Clans]] in the [[Pentagon Worlds]], the ship became part of [[Clan Mongoose|Clan Mongoose's]] WarShip fleet.  Renamed the ''Quicksilver Mongoose'', it was rebuilt with Clan technology and made into the flagship of their fleet. In the Clan's [[Trial of Absorption]] in [[2868]], the ship's most noted action was against the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] fleet around [[Circe]]. The ''Quicksilver Mongoose'' was able to conduct a crippling attack against the Jaguar Flagship, the ''[[McKenna (WarShip class)|McKenna]]''-class battleship [[Obsidian|CSJ ''Obsidian'']]. This would be its finest moment, as the struggle above Circe seemed to finally have turned in favor of Clan Mongoose, allowing the cruiser-based Mongoose fleet to regroup and press the attack again. However, a Jaguar destroyer, the ''[[Lola III]]''-class [[Storm Cat|CSJ ''Storm Cat'']], managed to cripple the ''Quicksilver Mongoose'' shortly after its successful attack.  Battered and leaking atmosphere, the crew watched as the rest of the Mongoose fleet struggled to maintain the momentum the ''Quicksilver Mongoose'' had given them.  In the end, the remaining four WarShips of the Mongoose fleet surrendered to the Smoke Jaguars.<ref>''Era Digest: Golden Century'', pp. 8, 10, 12, "Mongoose actions during the fleet engagement during of Trial of Absorption and aftermath of the battle".</ref>
  
 
===Clan Smoke Jaguars and Beyond===
 
===Clan Smoke Jaguars and Beyond===
After the Smoke Jaguars' absorption of the Mongooses, the ship was mothballed in the [[Strana Mechty]] system by the Jaguars.  Prior to losing contact with Inner Sphere, the ship was known to still be there.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 252: "Du Shi Wang" - Info on early existences of the Quicksilver and its fate.</ref>
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After the Smoke Jaguar's absorption of the Mongooses, the ship was mothballed in the [[Strana Mechty]] system by the Jaguars.  Prior to losing contact with Inner Sphere, the ship was known to still be there.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 252, "Du Shi Wang" - Info on early existences of the Quicksilver and its fate.</ref>
  
 
==Armaments & Capacities ==
 
==Armaments & Capacities ==
Clan Mongoose refitted her with Clan technologies, increasing the ancient design's firepower. The designers began by doubling the ship's front-arc capital weaponry with eight [[Heavy Naval PPC|Heavy]] and four [[Medium Naval PPC|Medium]] Naval PPCs on its bow.  On its sides, the ship's Class 45 [[Naval Laser|Naval Lasers]] were augmented by a pair of [[Light Naval PPC|Light Naval PPCs]] per arc, while adding a few more NLs per arc. The ship's aft remained the same with its pair of Medium Naval PPCs.
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Clan Mongoose had refitted her with Clan technologies, increasing the ancient design's firepower. The designers began by doubling the ship's front arc capital weaponry with eight [[Heavy Naval PPC|Heavy]] & four [[Medium Naval PPC|Medium]] Naval PPCs on its bow.  On its sides, the ship's Class 45 [[Naval Laser|Naval Lasers]] were augemented by pair of [[Light Naval PPC|Light Naval PPCs]] per arc, while adding a few more NLs per arc. The ship's aft remained the same with its pair of Medium Naval PPCs.
  
The designers added standard weaponry to increase the ship's self-defense abilities against smaller Aerospace fighter attack, with sets of Large & Small Pulse Lasers in all its arcs.
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The designers added standard weaponry to increase the ship's self-defense abilities against smaller Aerospace fighter attack.  Adding sets of Large & Small Pulse Lasers in all its arcs.
  
The ship's fighter complement of Aerospace Fighters was increased by 5 [[Star (Formation)|Stars]].
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The ship's fighter complement of Aerospace Fighters was increased 5 [[Star (Clan)|Stars]].
  
To manage the ship's additional weaponry heat, the ship's original 2,100 single heat sinks were swapped for 2,700 double heat sinks.
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To manage the ship's additional weaponry's heat, the ship's original 2,100 single heatsinks were swapped for 2,700 double heatsinks.
  
 
==Cargo==
 
==Cargo==
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==Ship Notes==
 
==Ship Notes==
*As of this writing, it is unclear what type of armor the ship employs due to the record sheet from ''Era Report: Golden Century'' not stating what type of armor it carries.
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*As of this writing, it is unclear what type of armor the ship employs due to the record sheet from Era Report: Golden Century not elaborating on what specific armor it carries.
  
*The ship is also noted as being the only known surviving member of the ''Du Shi Wang''-class battleships that still existed as of the [[Jihad]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 252: "Quicksilver noted still existence, while others of the class have been lost after the [[First Succession War]]".</ref>
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*The ship is also noted as being the only known surviving member of the ''Du Shi Wang'' Class Battleship that still exists as of the [[Jihad]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 252, "Quicksilver noted still existence, while others of the class have been lost after the [[First Succession War]]".</ref>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
* ''[[Era Digest: Golden Century]]''
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*''[[Era Digest: Golden Century]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]''
 
 
 
 
 
[[Category: Individual WarShips]]
 
[[Category: Individual WarShips]]
 
[[Category: Individual Battleships]]
 
[[Category: Individual Battleships]]
 
[[Category: Individual Du Shi Wang-class WarShips]]
 
[[Category: Individual Du Shi Wang-class WarShips]]

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