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{{InfoBoxDropShip | {{InfoBoxDropShip | ||
| − | | image = | + | | image = Achilles_TRO3057r.png |
| − | | name = Achilles | + | | name = ''Achilles'' |
| − | | manufacturer = [[Galileo Instruments]] < | + | | manufacturer = |
| + | [[Galileo Instruments]]<ref name=DS&JSp15>''DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary'', p. 15 </ref> | ||
| + | ------ | ||
| + | [[Rashpur-Owens Incorporated]]<ref name=TRO3057Rpp36-37/> | ||
| production year=2582 | | production year=2582 | ||
| year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3667/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3667/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
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| Mass = 4,500 | | Mass = 4,500 | ||
| Structural Integrity = 16 | | Structural Integrity = 16 | ||
| − | | Length = 125 | + | | Length = 125 |
| Width = 37.4 | | Width = 37.4 | ||
| Height = 23 | | Height = 23 | ||
| − | | Drive System = Xevex- | + | | Drive System = [[Xevex-12s]] |
| Safe Thrust = 4 g | | Safe Thrust = 4 g | ||
| Maximum Thrust = 6 g | | Maximum Thrust = 6 g | ||
| Fuel (tons) = 300 tons | | Fuel (tons) = 300 tons | ||
| Fuel (days) = 163 days | | Fuel (days) = 163 days | ||
| − | | Armament = 6x [[PPC]] | + | | Armament = <span></span> |
| − | | Armor = 60 tons | + | * 6x [[PPC]] |
| − | + | * 3x [[AC/20]] | |
| + | * 2x [[AC/10]] | ||
| + | * 4x [[AC/5]] | ||
| + | * 1x [[LRM-10]] | ||
| + | * 6x [[LRM-20]] | ||
| + | * 4x [[large laser]] | ||
| + | * 12x [[medium laser]] | ||
| + | | Armor = 60 tons [[Armor (Capital)|standard]] | ||
| + | | Crew = 30<ref name=TRO3057Rpp36-37>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', pp. 36–37: "Achilles DropShip Profile"</ref> | ||
| + | *5 Officers | ||
| + | *18 Enlisted | ||
| + | *7 Gunners | ||
| + | ---- | ||
| + | (Crew Types)<ref name="BSr63">''BattleSpace'' rulebook, p. 63</ref><br/> | ||
| + | *6 Pilots <br /> | ||
| + | *5 Engineers <br /> | ||
| + | *20 Secondary Engineers | ||
| + | ---- | ||
| + | Bay Personnel: 42 | ||
| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 4/1 | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 4/1 | ||
| − | | Heat Sinks = 124 | + | | Heat Sinks = 124 single |
| − | | BV (1.0) = 6,744 <ref name=TRO3057Rpp36-37 | + | | BV (1.0) = 6,744<ref name=TRO3057Rpp36-37/><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 228</ref> |
| BV (2.0) = 8,118{{cn}} | | BV (2.0) = 8,118{{cn}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Relatively rare, the '''''Achilles'''''-class Assault [[DropShip]] is a deadly threat to DropShips and [[ | + | Relatively rare, the '''''Achilles'''''-class Assault [[DropShip]] is a highly maneuverable and deadly threat to DropShips and [[aerospace fighter]]s alike. |
| − | + | Incapable of atmospheric flight, the design of the craft is relatively simple, with over half of the ship's mass taken up by the extremely powerful Xevex-12 drive system. This drive system is capable of unleashing up to 6Gs of thrust and gives the ''Achilles'' surprising agility, even against aerospace fighters. But this excellent performance comes at a price, as the Xevex-12 requires much more frequent and diligent maintenance than most drive systems. Despite the well-engineered drive dampening and isolation mounting surrounding the Xevex-12, thrust levels higher than 4G's can create vibrations that shake the craft so violently that prolonged flight at that rate can cause serious harm to both the crew and the ship, especially the ammunition feeding mechanisms and the drive system itself. Sixty tons of armor and one hundred twenty-four [[Heat Sink]]s combined with its three hundred tons of fuel give the craft reasonable endurance for its role.<ref name=TRO3057Rpp36-37/><ref name=TRO3057pp38-39>''Technical Readout: 3057'', pp. 38–39: "Achilles DropShip Profile"</ref> | |
| − | Much like the lighter ''[[Avenger]]'', the ''Achilles'' forms the vanguard of planetary assault fleets, a role which led to attrition rates much higher than production during the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]]. The single largest user of the ''Achilles'' in the [[Inner Sphere]] is the [[Draconis Combine]] | + | Much like the lighter ''[[Avenger]]'', the ''Achilles'' forms the vanguard of planetary assault fleets, a role which led to attrition rates much higher than production during the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]]. The single largest user of the ''Achilles'' in the [[Inner Sphere]] is the [[Draconis Combine]]. For many years the only manufacturer of the class, [[Galileo Instruments]] of [[Schuyler]], was lost to [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] in the Invasion, before its recapture during [[Operation BULLDOG]] nearly a decade later. This interruption has only made the design even more rare in modern fleets.<ref name=TRO3057Rpp36-37/><ref name=TRO3057pp38-39/> Star League-era stockpiles were the only source of maintaining the vessel in the other Successor States<ref name=DS&JSp15/> until upgraded Capellan vessels were built and deployed alongside the new ''[[Kuan Ti]]'' and ''[[Lung Wang]]'' Dropships in the mid-3050s.<ref name=TRO3057Rpp36-37/> The Clans were reported to "favor" the military vessel over the ''[[Monarch|Monarchs]]'' and ''[[Behemoth|Behemoths]]'' the Galileo lines could also produce, leading to a possible acceleration of ''Achilles'' production while the planet was under Smoke Jaguar control.<ref name=OR113>''Objective Raids'', p. 113: "Produced Galileo Instrument Components on Schuyler"</ref> |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | Incredibly well-armed, the ''Achilles'' was the closest thing to a [[WarShip]] in the technological decline of the Succession Wars. Two [[PPC]]s and two [[LRM-20]]s, plus two [[Large Laser|Large]] and [[ | + | Incredibly well-armed, the ''Achilles'' was the closest thing to a [[WarShip]] in the technological decline of the Succession Wars. Two [[PPC]]s and two [[LRM-20]]s, plus two [[Large Laser|Large]] and [[medium laser]]s mounted in the nose allow the craft to unleash blistering fire upon enemies in its forward arc. Each "wing" mounts a single PPC and [[Autocannon/20]] supported by a pair of [[Autocannon/5]], LRM-20s, and medium lasers facing forward, with another PPC, [[autocannon/10]], Large Laser and another two Mediums Lasers pointed rearward. Directly aft, the ''Achilles'' mounts a third AC/20, two more medium lasers and an [[LRM-10]]. Four tons of reloads for each of the smaller [[autocannons]], eight for the mammoth AC/20s, and a total of seventeen tons of long-range missiles allow the craft to engage seemingly at will.<ref name=TRO3057Rpp36-37/><ref name=TRO3057pp38-39/> |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | Due to the focused role of the class, the ''Achilles'' boasts a minimal | + | Due to the focused role of the class, the ''Achilles'' boasts a minimal 160.5 tons of cargo capacity. The bulk of its free space is instead devoted to two aerospace fighter bays. Two [[small craft]] bays, often occupied by battle taxis and assigned to one foot platoon are well-equipped for space Marine boarding operations.<ref name=TRO3057Rpp36-37/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;Upgrade : Coming as somewhat of a shock given that no [[Capellan]] or [[Marik]] facility produced the ''Achilles'' previously, | + | *;Upgrade : Coming as somewhat of a shock given that no [[Capellan]] or [[Marik]] facility produced the ''Achilles'' previously, new vessels of a refitted version first emerged from the facilities of [[Rashpur-Owens Incorporated]] above [[Capella]] in [[3055]]. Replacing all of the standard heat sinks with [[Double Heat Sink]]s, the upgraded ''Achilles'' has greatly improved endurance. The PPCs and Large Lasers are upgraded to extended range models, the standard mediums are replaced with [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s, and [[Artemis IV FCS]] is added to each LRM launcher. The four AC/5s have been dropped entirely and replaced with two [[Gauss rifle]]s and five tons of reloads. The two AC/10s share five tons of shells, the three AC/20s share six tons of shells, and a combined fifteen tons of missiles are shared by the LRM racks. These upgrades lowered the previous amount of cargo space to 122.0 tons.<ref name=TRO3057Rpp36-37/> BV (1.0) = 10,010,<ref name=TRO3057Rpp36-37/><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 229</ref> BV (2.0) = 10,331<ref name=TRO3057Rpp36-37/> |
| − | *;3088 Upgrade : This version of the ''Achilles'' was overseen by the [[Draconis Combine Admiralty]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145'', p. 213</ref> and carries double heat sinks. It also carries four [[ | + | *; 3088 Upgrade : This version of the ''Achilles'' was overseen by the [[Draconis Combine Admiralty]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145'', p. 213</ref> and carries double heat sinks. It also carries four [[heavy PPC]]s, six LRM-20s with Artemis IV FCS, three [[ER large laser]]s, twin [[ER PPC]]s, four [[ER medium laser]]s, five Gauss rifles, and two [[ultra AC/20]]s. It also has a bay for a single squad of battle armor, but the main piece of equipment is the [[naval C3 system]] that coordinates fire among friendly naval units. Its Cargo is now lowered to only 103.0 tons. BV (2.0) = 12,207<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 217</ref> |
==Named Vessels== | ==Named Vessels== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | Achilles.png|Original illustration of the ''Achilles'' from ''[[DropShips and JumpShips|DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary]]'' | |
| − | + | Achilles_TRO3057r.png|''Achilles'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3057|TRO:3057]]'' | |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| + | |||
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' | + | * ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' |
| − | *''[[DropShips and JumpShips]]'' | + | * ''[[BattleSpace]]'' |
| − | *''[[ | + | * ''[[DropShips and JumpShips|DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3057 | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' |
| − | *''[[ | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145]]'' | ||
| + | |||
[[Category:DropShip classes]] | [[Category:DropShip classes]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:37, 17 April 2024
- This article is about the DropShip. For other uses, see Achilles.
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| Achilles | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Galileo Instruments[1]
|
| Production Year | 2582[3] |
| Use | Assault Ship |
| Type | Military Aerodyne |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 4,500 tons |
| Structural Integrity | 16 |
| Length | 125 meters |
| Width | 37.4 meters |
| Height | 23 meters |
| Drive System | Xevex-12s |
| Safe Thrust | 4 g |
| Max Thrust | 6 g |
| Fuel (tons) | 300 tons |
| Fuel (days) | 163 days |
| Armament |
|
| Armor | 60 tons standard |
| Crew | 30[2]
(Crew Types)[4]
Bay Personnel: 42 |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 4/1 |
| Heat Sinks | 124 single |
| BV (1.0) | 6,744[2][5] |
| BV (2.0) | 8,118[citation needed] |
Contents
Description[edit]
Relatively rare, the Achilles-class Assault DropShip is a highly maneuverable and deadly threat to DropShips and aerospace fighters alike.
Incapable of atmospheric flight, the design of the craft is relatively simple, with over half of the ship's mass taken up by the extremely powerful Xevex-12 drive system. This drive system is capable of unleashing up to 6Gs of thrust and gives the Achilles surprising agility, even against aerospace fighters. But this excellent performance comes at a price, as the Xevex-12 requires much more frequent and diligent maintenance than most drive systems. Despite the well-engineered drive dampening and isolation mounting surrounding the Xevex-12, thrust levels higher than 4G's can create vibrations that shake the craft so violently that prolonged flight at that rate can cause serious harm to both the crew and the ship, especially the ammunition feeding mechanisms and the drive system itself. Sixty tons of armor and one hundred twenty-four Heat Sinks combined with its three hundred tons of fuel give the craft reasonable endurance for its role.[2][6]
Much like the lighter Avenger, the Achilles forms the vanguard of planetary assault fleets, a role which led to attrition rates much higher than production during the Succession Wars. The single largest user of the Achilles in the Inner Sphere is the Draconis Combine. For many years the only manufacturer of the class, Galileo Instruments of Schuyler, was lost to Clan Smoke Jaguar in the Invasion, before its recapture during Operation BULLDOG nearly a decade later. This interruption has only made the design even more rare in modern fleets.[2][6] Star League-era stockpiles were the only source of maintaining the vessel in the other Successor States[1] until upgraded Capellan vessels were built and deployed alongside the new Kuan Ti and Lung Wang Dropships in the mid-3050s.[2] The Clans were reported to "favor" the military vessel over the Monarchs and Behemoths the Galileo lines could also produce, leading to a possible acceleration of Achilles production while the planet was under Smoke Jaguar control.[7]
Armament[edit]
Incredibly well-armed, the Achilles was the closest thing to a WarShip in the technological decline of the Succession Wars. Two PPCs and two LRM-20s, plus two Large and medium lasers mounted in the nose allow the craft to unleash blistering fire upon enemies in its forward arc. Each "wing" mounts a single PPC and Autocannon/20 supported by a pair of Autocannon/5, LRM-20s, and medium lasers facing forward, with another PPC, autocannon/10, Large Laser and another two Mediums Lasers pointed rearward. Directly aft, the Achilles mounts a third AC/20, two more medium lasers and an LRM-10. Four tons of reloads for each of the smaller autocannons, eight for the mammoth AC/20s, and a total of seventeen tons of long-range missiles allow the craft to engage seemingly at will.[2][6]
Cargo[edit]
Due to the focused role of the class, the Achilles boasts a minimal 160.5 tons of cargo capacity. The bulk of its free space is instead devoted to two aerospace fighter bays. Two small craft bays, often occupied by battle taxis and assigned to one foot platoon are well-equipped for space Marine boarding operations.[2]
Variants[edit]
- Upgrade
- Coming as somewhat of a shock given that no Capellan or Marik facility produced the Achilles previously, new vessels of a refitted version first emerged from the facilities of Rashpur-Owens Incorporated above Capella in 3055. Replacing all of the standard heat sinks with Double Heat Sinks, the upgraded Achilles has greatly improved endurance. The PPCs and Large Lasers are upgraded to extended range models, the standard mediums are replaced with Medium Pulse Lasers, and Artemis IV FCS is added to each LRM launcher. The four AC/5s have been dropped entirely and replaced with two Gauss rifles and five tons of reloads. The two AC/10s share five tons of shells, the three AC/20s share six tons of shells, and a combined fifteen tons of missiles are shared by the LRM racks. These upgrades lowered the previous amount of cargo space to 122.0 tons.[2] BV (1.0) = 10,010,[2][8] BV (2.0) = 10,331[2]
- 3088 Upgrade
- This version of the Achilles was overseen by the Draconis Combine Admiralty[9] and carries double heat sinks. It also carries four heavy PPCs, six LRM-20s with Artemis IV FCS, three ER large lasers, twin ER PPCs, four ER medium lasers, five Gauss rifles, and two ultra AC/20s. It also has a bay for a single squad of battle armor, but the main piece of equipment is the naval C3 system that coordinates fire among friendly naval units. Its Cargo is now lowered to only 103.0 tons. BV (2.0) = 12,207[10]
Named Vessels[edit]
(See Category:Individual Achilles-class DropShips)
Gallery[edit]
Original illustration of the Achilles from DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary
Achilles from TRO:3057
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary, p. 15
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 Technical Readout: 3057 Revised, pp. 36–37: "Achilles DropShip Profile"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Achilles (DropShip class)
- ↑ BattleSpace rulebook, p. 63
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 228
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Technical Readout: 3057, pp. 38–39: "Achilles DropShip Profile"
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 113: "Produced Galileo Instrument Components on Schuyler"
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 229
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145, p. 213
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 217