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'''Dictator''' Class DropShip was a Star League era 'Mech Carrier developed for the [[Star League Defense Forces]]. It was developed and built by Di Tron Heavy Industries, the ship dogged by development & bureaucratic delays when it was first started in [[2582]]. Produced in the intent of moving a battalion of BattleMechs, the ship proved to be reliable design. | '''Dictator''' Class DropShip was a Star League era 'Mech Carrier developed for the [[Star League Defense Forces]]. It was developed and built by Di Tron Heavy Industries, the ship dogged by development & bureaucratic delays when it was first started in [[2582]]. Produced in the intent of moving a battalion of BattleMechs, the ship proved to be reliable design. | ||
− | The SLDF deployed the ship as part of Task force instead of independent actions due to its lack of fighter bays and light weaponry. The ship design isolated its 'Mech bays by company size, | + | The SLDF deployed the ship as part of Task force instead of independent actions due to its lack of fighter bays and light weaponry. The ship design isolated its 'Mech bays by company size, to protect them from damage incurred to the ship. However, transferal of heavy equipment and 'Mechs to different decks must be done while the ship is grounded. |
− | + | Ship production ceased in [[2725]], when more capable [[Overlord]] class DropShips became available. | |
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− | However, by [[3075]] Periphery nation of Magistracy of Canopus | + | Large quantities of these ships were lost during Star League Civil War, and the [[Succession Wars]] almost rendered the design extinct. Many of the survivors seen after the [[Third Succession War]], appear to be in poor repair. |
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+ | However, by [[3075]] the [[Periphery]] nation of the [[Magistracy of Canopus]] had gained possession of a large quantity of Dictator DropShips in pristine shape. | ||
==Deployment== | ==Deployment== |
Revision as of 19:02, 15 August 2010
Dictator | |
Production information | |
Manufacturer | Di Tron Heavy Industries |
Use | Mech Carrier |
Type | Military Spheroid |
Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
Technical specifications | |
Mass | 9,000 tons |
Structural Integrity | 12 |
Length | 85 meters meters |
Width | 85 meters meters |
Height | 121.5 meters meters |
Safe Thrust | 3 |
Max Thrust | 5 |
Fuel (tons) | 150 tons |
Fuel (days) | 81.52 days |
Armament | 11 x AC/10s 12 x Medium Lasers 2 x Large Lasers 4 x SRM 6s 6 x LRM 20s |
Armor | Standard |
Crew | 54 + 72 bay personnel |
Escape Pods/Life Boats | 4/9 |
Heat Sinks | 109 |
BV (1.0) | 4,404 |
BV (2.0) | 4,863[1] |
Contents
Description
Dictator Class DropShip was a Star League era 'Mech Carrier developed for the Star League Defense Forces. It was developed and built by Di Tron Heavy Industries, the ship dogged by development & bureaucratic delays when it was first started in 2582. Produced in the intent of moving a battalion of BattleMechs, the ship proved to be reliable design.
The SLDF deployed the ship as part of Task force instead of independent actions due to its lack of fighter bays and light weaponry. The ship design isolated its 'Mech bays by company size, to protect them from damage incurred to the ship. However, transferal of heavy equipment and 'Mechs to different decks must be done while the ship is grounded.
Ship production ceased in 2725, when more capable Overlord class DropShips became available.
Large quantities of these ships were lost during Star League Civil War, and the Succession Wars almost rendered the design extinct. Many of the survivors seen after the Third Succession War, appear to be in poor repair.
However, by 3075 the Periphery nation of the Magistracy of Canopus had gained possession of a large quantity of Dictator DropShips in pristine shape.
Deployment
The ship service with SLDF from 2600 until end of the Star League era. Among the design's notable uses include its use in Operation Smother. It used heavily used move SLDF force stop fighting between Draconis Combine & Federated Suns in 2779.
Large amount of the ships were destroyed during the Star League Civil War, Amaris forces in control of the planet's SDS Casper targeted Dictators for destruction during the Hegemony campaign.
Armament & Capacities
The ship is protected by considerable amount of armor, which is mainly concentrated in the nose.
Weaponry listings detailed by Weapons Bay.
Nose
- Two Medium Lasers
- Two LRM 20 Launchers
- Three AC/10 Autocannons
Front Right/Left
- Two LRM 20 Launchers
- One Large Laser, two Medium Lasers
- Two AC/10 Autocannons
Aft Right/Left
- Two Medium Lasers
- Two SRM 6 Launchers
- One AC/10 Autocannon
Aft
- Two Medium Lasers
- Two AC/10 Autocannons
Cargo
- Bay 1: BattleMechs (12) with 1 doors, 1,800.00
- Bay 2: BattleMechs (12) with 1 doors, 1,800.00
- Bay 3: BattleMechs (12) with 1 doors, 1,800.00
- Bay 4: Cargo (1) with 1 doors, 582.00
Variants
- Command Variant - Introduced in 2620, the Command Variant was used deploy Regimental Command Company and its Regiment's Battalion Lances. Bay 3's BattleMech Bay converted Vehicle Bay for 18 heavy vehicles, these vehicles would be part of the logistic and support elements of the Regiment. One out of ten Dictators that were produced was a Command variant.
Notes
As of this writing, there is not published record sheets for Dictator.
References
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3075 p. 194 - BV2 listing.
- Technical Readout: 3026 Revised, pp 122-123
- Technical Readout: 3075, pp 198-199