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Line 1: {{InfoBoxWarShip {{InfoBoxWarShip − | image = [[Image:Zechetinu-class_Warship_TRO3067.jpg|191px]] + | image = [[Image:Zechetinu.gif|191px]] − | name = ''Zechetinu'' + | name = Zechetinu − | manufacturer = [[Illium Naval Engineering]] + | manufacturer = [[Illium Shipyards]] | Use = Corvette | Use = Corvette | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | Cost = 6,779,204,000 C-bills | Cost = 6,779,204,000 C-bills | Introduced = [[3057]] | Introduced = [[3057]] − | production year=3058 − | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5433/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | Mass = 180,000 tons | Mass = 180,000 tons | Length = 440 meters | Length = 440 meters Line 19:
Line 17: | KF Drive Integrity = 5 | KF Drive Integrity = 5 | LF Battery = Yes | LF Battery = Yes − | Armament = <span></span> + | Armament = 16 x [[ER Large Laser]]s <br> 4 x [[LRM-20]]s (120 rounds) + [[Artemis IV FCS]] <br> 32 x [[Small Laser]]s <br> 4 x [[SRM-6]] (120 rounds) + [[Artemis IV FCS]] <br> 8 x [[LB 10-X AC]]s (160 rounds) <br> 3 x [[NAC/20]]s (125 rounds) <br> 6 x [[NL35]]s <br> 2 x [[NL45]] <br> 2 x [[NL55]] − * 16x [[ER Large Laser]]+ | Armor = [[Lamellor Ferro-Carbide]] − * 4x [[LRM-20]]s w/ [[Artemis IV FCS]] − * 32x [[Small Laser]] − * 4x [[SRM-6]] w/ [[Artemis IV FCS]] − * 8x [[LB 10-X AC]] − * 3x [[NAC/20]] − * 6x [[NL35]] − * 2x [[NL45]] − * 2x [[NL55]] − | Armor = Fore: 24<br>Fore-Sides: 21<br>Aft-Sides: 20<br>Aft: 20<br>[[Lamellor Ferro-Carbide]] | DropShip Capacity = 1 | DropShip Capacity = 1 | Crew = 72 | Crew = 72 | Grav Decks = 1 x 88-meter diameter | Grav Decks = 1 x 88-meter diameter | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 8 | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 8 − | Heat Sinks = 1873 (3746) [[Double Heat Sink]]s + | Heat Sinks = 1873 [[Double Heat Sink]]s − | Structural Integrity = 25 + | Structural Integrity = 15 − | BV (1.0) = 41,739 <ref name=aersp>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 279 </ref><br>30,148<ref name=TRO:3067p196>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 196, "Zechetinu Profile"</ref> + | BV (1.0) = 41,739 <ref name=aersp>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 279 </ref> − | BV (2.0) = + | BV (2.0) = 30,148 }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − Among the smallest and lightest [[WarShip]]s in active service, [[Free Worlds League]]'s '''''Zechetinu'''''-class corvette is designed to operate as either an independent convoy-raider, picket ship or as an escort vessel.<ref name=FM:FWL>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', pp. 143-144, "Zechetinu Ship Profile"</ref> + Among the smallest and lightest [[WarShip]]s in active service, [[Free Worlds League]]'s '''''Zechetinu''''' (Serbian for "hare") class corvette is designed to operate as either an independent convoy-raider, picket ship or as an escort vessel. − The "Zec" as her crews have dubbed the vessel is capable of accelerating up to 2.5 Gs for sustained periods and up to 4 Gs in short bursts, making it among the fastest and most maneuverable WarShips in its weight class. This speed comes at a price, with a relatively light ninety tons of [[Lamellor Ferro-Carbide]] armor in comparison to its weapons array and exceedingly cramped crew quarters made even tighter with the inclusion of a [[Lithium-Fusion Battery|Lithium-Fusion Battery System]]. With one tiny and constantly in demand [[Grav Deck]] the only dedicated recreation facility aboard, each ''Zechetinu'' rarely spends more than a month away from port to avoid negative effects on the crew.<ref name=TRO:3067p196/><ref name=FM:FWL/> + The "Zec" as her crews have dubbed the vessel is capable of accelerating up to 2.5 Gs for sustained periods and up to 4 Gs in short bursts, making it among the fastest and most maneuverable WarShips in its weight class. This speed comes at a price, with a relatively light ninety tons of [[Lamellor Ferro-Carbide]] armor in comparison to its weapons array and exceedingly cramped crew quarters made even tighter with the inclusion of a [[Lithium-Fusion Battery|Lithium-Fusion Battery System]]. With one tiny and constantly in demand [[Grav Deck]] the only dedicated recreation facility aboard, each ''Zechetinu'' rarely spend more than a month away from port to avoid negative effects on the crew. + + The first ship of the class exceeded all expectations during mock battle exercises and quickly led the [[Free Worlds League Military]] to authorize construction of a further ten. Analysis of these exercises also led to the bulk to be constructed as the newer '''''Zechetinu II''''' standard with a slightly modified weapon array. − The first ship of the class exceeded all expectations during mock battle exercises and quickly led the [[Free Worlds League Military]] to authorize construction of a further ten. Analysis of these exercises also led to the bulk to be constructed as the newer '''''Zechetinu II''''' standard with a slightly modified weapons array. ==Armament== ==Armament== − The Block I ''Zechetinu'' features a significant capital-grade weapons array supported by a large volume of anti-fighter systems. The fore and aft weapon bays both carry twin [[ER Large Laser]]s, four [[Small Laser]]s, an [[LB 10-X AC]] and [[Artemis IV FCS]] enhanced [[LRM-20]] and [[SRM-6]] launchers in support of a [[NAC/20]] and twin [[NL35]]s. The forward facing angle features twin ER Large Lasers, four Small Lasers, and an LB 10-X AC for anti-fighter duties while an NL35 and [[NL45]] provide capital grade firepower. Save for replacing both capital lasers with a single [[NL55]], each rear angle features the same mix as the fore angles, while apart from dropping the capital lasers entirely, each broadsides mounts the same weaponry as the fore and aft bays. One thousand and seventy-three [[double heat sink]]s give the class reasonable endurance.<ref name=TRO:3067p196/><ref name=FM:FWL/> + The Block I ''Zechetinu'' features a significant capital-grade weapons array supported by a large volume of anti-fighter systems. The fore and aft weapon bays both carry twin [[ER Large Laser]]s, four [[Small Laser]]s, an [[LB 10-X AC]] and [[Artemis IV FCS]] enhanced [[LRM-20]] and [[SRM-6]] launchers in support of a [[NAC/20]] and twin [[NL35]]s. The forward facing angle features twin ER Large Lasers, four Small Lasers, and a LB 10-X AC for anti-fighter duties while an NL35 and [[NL45]] provide capital grade firepower. Save for replacing both capital lasers with a single [[NL55]], each rear angle features the same mix as the fore angles, while apart from dropping the capital lasers entirely, each broadsides mounts the same weaponry as the fore and aft bays. One-thousand and seventy-three [[Double Heat Sink]]s give the class reasonable endurance. + ==Cargo== ==Cargo== − Beyond its ability to carry a single [[DropShip]] and six [[aerospace fighter]]s, the ''Zechetinu'' features thirteen thousand, eight hundred and seventy-six tons of cargo capacity divided between two separate bays.<ref name=TRO:3067p196/><ref name=FM:FWL/> + Beyond its ability to carry a single [[DropShip]] and six [[AeroSpace Fighter]]s, the ''Zechetinu'' features thirteen-thousand, eight-hundred and seventy-six tons of cargo capacity divided between two separate bays. + ==Variants== ==Variants== − *;Zechetinu II : Starting with the FWLS ''Scorpion'', all future ''Zechetinu''s are constructioned to the Block II standard and feature capital-grade missile systems in place of the naval-laser batteries of the Block I ships, with two [[White Shark]] tubes forward and aft, with a single [[Barracuda]] missile tube on each fore and aft angle. Carrying fifty missile reloads for each launcher type reduces the ''Zechetinu II''s cargo capacity down to twelve thousand, three hundred and seventy-six tons. BV (1.0)= 46,730<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 280</ref> (34,119)<ref name=TRO:3067p196/> + * <span id="Zechetinu II">''Zechetinu II''</span> - Starting with the FWLS ''Scorpion'', all future ''Zechetinu''s are constructioned to the Block II standard and feature captial-grade missile systems in place of the naval-laser batteries of the Block I ships, with two [[White Shark]] tubes forward and aft, with a single [[Barracuda]] missile tube on each fore and aft angle. Carrying fifty missile reloads for each launcher type reduces the ''Zechetinu II''s cargo capacity down to twelve-thousand, three-hundred and seventy-six tons. BV (1.0)= 46,730<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 280</ref> + + ==Named Vessels== + <u>[[Federated Suns]]</u> + :Zechetinu II + ::*FSS ''Excalibur''<ref name=FMUp144/> - Originally named the FWLS ''Ixodida'', this ''Zechetinu II''-class WarShip was suborned by the [[Word of Blake]] and pressed into service the WoBS ''Dark Light'' at the beginning of the [[Jihad]]. As the ''Dark Light'' it was used to attack the world of [[Marlette]] in the [[Federated Suns]] in [[3072]]. A pair of [[Fox (WarShip)|''Fox''-class corvettes]] engaged and captured the ''Dark Light'' in a boarding operation.<ref name=JHS3072>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. ?</ref> After being repaired and renamed the FSS ''Excalibur'', it was loaned to [[Devlin Stone]]'s coalition in [[3076]].<ref name=JHS3076>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 33, "What to give a freedom fighter who already has everything?"</ref><ref name="JHS:Tp15">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 14, "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp53">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 53, "The Jihad In Review"</ref> The ''Excalibur'' was destroyed by a ''[[Dragau]]'' in the assault on [[Terra]].<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 102, "Swarms"</ref> + + <u>[[Free Worlds League]]</u> + :Zechetinu + ::* FWLS ''Attica'' - Completed trials April 3058, primarily stationed to defend the Illium Shipyards. The ship fell under the control of the [[Principality of Regulus]] by [[3070]] and was used as part of Prince [[Kirc Cameron-Jones|Kirc Cameron-Jones's]] strike against the [[Duchy of Oriente]]. Crippled by the defending ships of the ''Santorini'' Battle Group over [[Oriente]], the ''Attica'' was taken as payment for the Regulans actions against the Duchy in [[3071]].<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 27, "Sieging Is Believing": Attica is captured</ref> + + ::* FWLS ''Sparta''<ref name=FMUp144/> - Last Bloc I ''Zechetinu'' constructed, completed trials April [[3059]]. + + :Zechetinu II + ::*''FWLS Acari''<ref name=FMUp144/> - The ''Acari'' was evidently badly damaged attempting to reinforce the defenders on [[Ohrensen]] in mid-February [[3079]] and captured by ''[[Manei Domini]]'' forces.<ref name="J:FRp19">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 19, "Blakist Raids Savage Duchy Of Oriente"</ref> It was then used as a Trojan Horse in the Blakist attack on Oriente in March 3079, inflicting critical damage to the ''[[Thera]]''-class [[Thera#Named Vessels|FWLS ''Santorini'']] before being destroyed by [[Duchy of Oriente]] forces.<ref name="J:FRp19"/><ref name="J:FRp18+">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 18-19, "Shadows Over Oriente"</ref><ref name="J:FRp60">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 69, "The Jihad In Review"</ref> + + ::* FWLS ''Haptopoda''<ref name=FMUp144/> + + ::* FWLS ''Kustarachnae''<ref name=FMUp144/> - The ''Kustarachnae'' was apparently destroyed in the Ohrensen system while trying to defend it's sister vessel, the ''Acari'', and the [[4th Fusiliers of Oriente]] from a Blakist task force attacking the planet during mid-February 3079.<ref name="J:FRp19"/> + + ::* FWLS ''Scorpion'' <ref name=FMUp144/>- First ''Zechetinu II'' constructed. + + <u>[[Word of Blake]]</u> + :Zechetinu + ::* FWLS ''Karelia''<ref name=FMUp144/> - Entered service April [[3058]], and was later suborned by the Word of Blake, who lost three out of four captured ''Zechetinu'' vessels - including the ''Karelia'' - in the [[Dieron]] system in [[3077]].<ref name="J:FRp128">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 128, "Captured Ships"</ref> + + ::* FWLS ''Tirana'' <ref name=FMUp144>''Field Manual: Updates'', p.144 </ref> - Prototype of the class, the ''Tirana'' was launched [[3057]]. During exercises in [[3058]] the ''Tirana'' defeated the much larger ''[[Agamemnon]]''-class FWLS ''Aineas''. The ''Tirana'' was destroyed in the Dieron system in 3077.<ref name="J:FRp128"/> + + :Zechetinu II + ::* FWLS ''Araneida''<ref name=FMUp144/> - Captured by the Blakists and destroyed in the Dieron system in 3077.<ref name="J:FRp128"/> − ==See Also== + ::* FWLS ''Opilione''<ref name=FMUp144/> - The only ship of the class to be suborned by the Word of Blake and to actually survive the [[Jihad]], the ''Opilione'' was last observed in the [[Jouques]] system operating alongside the ''[[Thera]]''-class ''[[Thera#Named Vessels|Corinth]]'' as part of a pack of five Blakist WarShips which conducted a brief raiding campaign against the [[Duchy of Oriente]] in [[3079]]. As at mid-[[3081]] the ''Opilione'' remained unaccounted for.<ref name="J:FRp127">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 127, "Naval Assets"</ref><ref name="J:FRp128A">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 128, "Ships Not Accounted For"</ref> − * [[:Category:Individual Zechetinu-class WarShips]] − ==Gallery== + ==Ship Gallery== <gallery> <gallery> − Zechetinu-class Warship FMFWL.png|Original ''Zechetinu'' from ''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League|FM:FWL]]''+ Image:Zechetinu 2.jpg|''Zechetinu'' in motion − Zechetinu-class Warship TRO3067.jpg|''Zechetinu'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3067|TRO:3067]]'' </gallery> </gallery> − − ==Notes== − * ''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'' translates ''Zechetinu'' as meaning "hare" but it has been pointed out that this could be incorrect. "Zechetina/u" is Serbian for "rabbit meat" – ''zec'' is "hare", ''tina'' is "meat of". ==References== ==References== <references/> <references/> + *''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', pp. 116, 143-144 + *''Field Manual: Update'', p. 144 + *''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 196-197 ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== * ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' * ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' + * ''[[Field Manual: Update]]'' * ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' * ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3072]]'' * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3072]]'' Line 80:
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| − | | image = [[Image:Zechetinu | + | | image = [[Image:Zechetinu.gif|191px]] |
| − | | name = | + | | name = Zechetinu |
| − | | manufacturer = [[Illium | + | | manufacturer = [[Illium Shipyards]] |
| Use = Corvette | | Use = Corvette | ||
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | ||
| Cost = 6,779,204,000 C-bills | | Cost = 6,779,204,000 C-bills | ||
| Introduced = [[3057]] | | Introduced = [[3057]] | ||
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| Mass = 180,000 tons | | Mass = 180,000 tons | ||
| Length = 440 meters | | Length = 440 meters | ||
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| KF Drive Integrity = 5 | | KF Drive Integrity = 5 | ||
| LF Battery = Yes | | LF Battery = Yes | ||
| − | | Armament = | + | | Armament = 16 x [[ER Large Laser]]s <br> 4 x [[LRM-20]]s (120 rounds) + [[Artemis IV FCS]] <br> 32 x [[Small Laser]]s <br> 4 x [[SRM-6]] (120 rounds) + [[Artemis IV FCS]] <br> 8 x [[LB 10-X AC]]s (160 rounds) <br> 3 x [[NAC/20]]s (125 rounds) <br> 6 x [[NL35]]s <br> 2 x [[NL45]] <br> 2 x [[NL55]] |
| − | + | | Armor = [[Lamellor Ferro-Carbide]] | |
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| DropShip Capacity = 1 | | DropShip Capacity = 1 | ||
| Crew = 72 | | Crew = 72 | ||
| Grav Decks = 1 x 88-meter diameter | | Grav Decks = 1 x 88-meter diameter | ||
| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 8 | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 8 | ||
| − | | Heat Sinks = 1873 | + | | Heat Sinks = 1873 [[Double Heat Sink]]s |
| − | | Structural Integrity = | + | | Structural Integrity = 15 |
| − | | BV (1.0) = 41,739 <ref name=aersp>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 279 | + | | BV (1.0) = 41,739 <ref name=aersp>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 279 </ref> |
| − | | BV (2.0) = | + | | BV (2.0) = 30,148 |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Among the smallest and lightest [[WarShip]]s in active service, [[Free Worlds League]]'s | + | Among the smallest and lightest [[WarShip]]s in active service, [[Free Worlds League]]'s '''''Zechetinu''''' (Serbian for "hare") class corvette is designed to operate as either an independent convoy-raider, picket ship or as an escort vessel. |
| − | The "Zec" as her crews have dubbed the vessel is capable of accelerating up to 2.5 Gs for sustained periods and up to 4 Gs in short bursts, making it among the fastest and most maneuverable WarShips in its weight class. This speed comes at a price, with a relatively light ninety tons of [[Lamellor Ferro-Carbide]] armor in comparison to its weapons array and exceedingly cramped crew quarters made even tighter with the inclusion of a [[Lithium-Fusion Battery|Lithium-Fusion Battery System]]. With one tiny and constantly in demand [[Grav Deck]] the only dedicated recreation facility aboard, each ''Zechetinu'' rarely | + | The "Zec" as her crews have dubbed the vessel is capable of accelerating up to 2.5 Gs for sustained periods and up to 4 Gs in short bursts, making it among the fastest and most maneuverable WarShips in its weight class. This speed comes at a price, with a relatively light ninety tons of [[Lamellor Ferro-Carbide]] armor in comparison to its weapons array and exceedingly cramped crew quarters made even tighter with the inclusion of a [[Lithium-Fusion Battery|Lithium-Fusion Battery System]]. With one tiny and constantly in demand [[Grav Deck]] the only dedicated recreation facility aboard, each ''Zechetinu'' rarely spend more than a month away from port to avoid negative effects on the crew. |
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| + | The first ship of the class exceeded all expectations during mock battle exercises and quickly led the [[Free Worlds League Military]] to authorize construction of a further ten. Analysis of these exercises also led to the bulk to be constructed as the newer '''''Zechetinu II''''' standard with a slightly modified weapon array. | ||
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==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | The Block I ''Zechetinu'' features a significant capital-grade weapons array supported by a large volume of anti-fighter systems. The fore and aft weapon bays both carry twin [[ER Large Laser]]s, four [[Small Laser]]s, an [[LB 10-X AC]] and [[Artemis IV FCS]] enhanced [[LRM-20]] and [[SRM-6]] launchers in support of a [[NAC/20]] and twin [[NL35]]s. The forward facing angle features twin ER Large Lasers, four Small Lasers, and | + | The Block I ''Zechetinu'' features a significant capital-grade weapons array supported by a large volume of anti-fighter systems. The fore and aft weapon bays both carry twin [[ER Large Laser]]s, four [[Small Laser]]s, an [[LB 10-X AC]] and [[Artemis IV FCS]] enhanced [[LRM-20]] and [[SRM-6]] launchers in support of a [[NAC/20]] and twin [[NL35]]s. The forward facing angle features twin ER Large Lasers, four Small Lasers, and a LB 10-X AC for anti-fighter duties while an NL35 and [[NL45]] provide capital grade firepower. Save for replacing both capital lasers with a single [[NL55]], each rear angle features the same mix as the fore angles, while apart from dropping the capital lasers entirely, each broadsides mounts the same weaponry as the fore and aft bays. One-thousand and seventy-three [[Double Heat Sink]]s give the class reasonable endurance. |
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==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | Beyond its ability to carry a single [[DropShip]] and six [[ | + | Beyond its ability to carry a single [[DropShip]] and six [[AeroSpace Fighter]]s, the ''Zechetinu'' features thirteen-thousand, eight-hundred and seventy-six tons of cargo capacity divided between two separate bays. |
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | * | + | * <span id="Zechetinu II">''Zechetinu II''</span> - Starting with the FWLS ''Scorpion'', all future ''Zechetinu''s are constructioned to the Block II standard and feature captial-grade missile systems in place of the naval-laser batteries of the Block I ships, with two [[White Shark]] tubes forward and aft, with a single [[Barracuda]] missile tube on each fore and aft angle. Carrying fifty missile reloads for each launcher type reduces the ''Zechetinu II''s cargo capacity down to twelve-thousand, three-hundred and seventy-six tons. BV (1.0)= 46,730<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 280</ref> |
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| + | ==Named Vessels== | ||
| + | <u>[[Federated Suns]]</u> | ||
| + | :Zechetinu II | ||
| + | ::*FSS ''Excalibur''<ref name=FMUp144/> - Originally named the FWLS ''Ixodida'', this ''Zechetinu II''-class WarShip was suborned by the [[Word of Blake]] and pressed into service the WoBS ''Dark Light'' at the beginning of the [[Jihad]]. As the ''Dark Light'' it was used to attack the world of [[Marlette]] in the [[Federated Suns]] in [[3072]]. A pair of [[Fox (WarShip)|''Fox''-class corvettes]] engaged and captured the ''Dark Light'' in a boarding operation.<ref name=JHS3072>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. ?</ref> After being repaired and renamed the FSS ''Excalibur'', it was loaned to [[Devlin Stone]]'s coalition in [[3076]].<ref name=JHS3076>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 33, "What to give a freedom fighter who already has everything?"</ref><ref name="JHS:Tp15">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 14, "Timeline of the Jihad"</ref><ref name="J:FRp53">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 53, "The Jihad In Review"</ref> The ''Excalibur'' was destroyed by a ''[[Dragau]]'' in the assault on [[Terra]].<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 102, "Swarms"</ref> | ||
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| + | <u>[[Free Worlds League]]</u> | ||
| + | :Zechetinu | ||
| + | ::* FWLS ''Attica'' - Completed trials April 3058, primarily stationed to defend the Illium Shipyards. The ship fell under the control of the [[Principality of Regulus]] by [[3070]] and was used as part of Prince [[Kirc Cameron-Jones|Kirc Cameron-Jones's]] strike against the [[Duchy of Oriente]]. Crippled by the defending ships of the ''Santorini'' Battle Group over [[Oriente]], the ''Attica'' was taken as payment for the Regulans actions against the Duchy in [[3071]].<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 27, "Sieging Is Believing": Attica is captured</ref> | ||
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| + | ::* FWLS ''Sparta''<ref name=FMUp144/> - Last Bloc I ''Zechetinu'' constructed, completed trials April [[3059]]. | ||
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| + | :Zechetinu II | ||
| + | ::*''FWLS Acari''<ref name=FMUp144/> - The ''Acari'' was evidently badly damaged attempting to reinforce the defenders on [[Ohrensen]] in mid-February [[3079]] and captured by ''[[Manei Domini]]'' forces.<ref name="J:FRp19">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 19, "Blakist Raids Savage Duchy Of Oriente"</ref> It was then used as a Trojan Horse in the Blakist attack on Oriente in March 3079, inflicting critical damage to the ''[[Thera]]''-class [[Thera#Named Vessels|FWLS ''Santorini'']] before being destroyed by [[Duchy of Oriente]] forces.<ref name="J:FRp19"/><ref name="J:FRp18+">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 18-19, "Shadows Over Oriente"</ref><ref name="J:FRp60">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 69, "The Jihad In Review"</ref> | ||
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| + | ::* FWLS ''Haptopoda''<ref name=FMUp144/> | ||
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| + | ::* FWLS ''Kustarachnae''<ref name=FMUp144/> - The ''Kustarachnae'' was apparently destroyed in the Ohrensen system while trying to defend it's sister vessel, the ''Acari'', and the [[4th Fusiliers of Oriente]] from a Blakist task force attacking the planet during mid-February 3079.<ref name="J:FRp19"/> | ||
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| + | ::* FWLS ''Scorpion'' <ref name=FMUp144/>- First ''Zechetinu II'' constructed. | ||
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| + | <u>[[Word of Blake]]</u> | ||
| + | :Zechetinu | ||
| + | ::* FWLS ''Karelia''<ref name=FMUp144/> - Entered service April [[3058]], and was later suborned by the Word of Blake, who lost three out of four captured ''Zechetinu'' vessels - including the ''Karelia'' - in the [[Dieron]] system in [[3077]].<ref name="J:FRp128">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 128, "Captured Ships"</ref> | ||
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| + | ::* FWLS ''Tirana'' <ref name=FMUp144>''Field Manual: Updates'', p.144 </ref> - Prototype of the class, the ''Tirana'' was launched [[3057]]. During exercises in [[3058]] the ''Tirana'' defeated the much larger ''[[Agamemnon]]''-class FWLS ''Aineas''. The ''Tirana'' was destroyed in the Dieron system in 3077.<ref name="J:FRp128"/> | ||
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| + | :Zechetinu II | ||
| + | ::* FWLS ''Araneida''<ref name=FMUp144/> - Captured by the Blakists and destroyed in the Dieron system in 3077.<ref name="J:FRp128"/> | ||
| − | = | + | ::* FWLS ''Opilione''<ref name=FMUp144/> - The only ship of the class to be suborned by the Word of Blake and to actually survive the [[Jihad]], the ''Opilione'' was last observed in the [[Jouques]] system operating alongside the ''[[Thera]]''-class ''[[Thera#Named Vessels|Corinth]]'' as part of a pack of five Blakist WarShips which conducted a brief raiding campaign against the [[Duchy of Oriente]] in [[3079]]. As at mid-[[3081]] the ''Opilione'' remained unaccounted for.<ref name="J:FRp127">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 127, "Naval Assets"</ref><ref name="J:FRp128A">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 128, "Ships Not Accounted For"</ref> |
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | Image:Zechetinu 2.jpg|''Zechetinu'' in motion | |
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
| + | *''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', pp. 116, 143-144 | ||
| + | *''Field Manual: Update'', p. 144 | ||
| + | *''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 196-197 | ||
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
* ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' | * ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[Field Manual: | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Update]]'' |
* ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' | * ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' | ||
* ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3072]]'' | * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3072]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]'' | * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]'' | ||
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