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Line 1: {{InfoBoxASF {{InfoBoxASF | image = [[File:BlackWasp.jpg|191px]] | image = [[File:BlackWasp.jpg|191px]] − | name = ''BlackWasp'' + | name = BlackWasp − | manufacturer = [[Allied Aerospace]]<ref name=ip2p130>''Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2'', p. 130: "BlackWasp"</ref> + | manufacturer = [[Allied Aerospace]]<ref name=ip2p130>''Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2'', p. 130, "BlackWasp"</ref> | model = Mk. 30 | model = Mk. 30 − | Class = Medium aerospace fighter + | Class = Medium | Tech Base = Inner Sphere | Tech Base = Inner Sphere | production year = 2728 | production year = 2728 | year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/390 MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/390 MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> − | mass = 50 tons + | mass = 50 | structural integrity = 7 | structural integrity = 7 − | frame = [[X-5.90.30]] + | frame = X-5.90.30 − | power plant = [[VOX 250]] + | power plant = VOX 250 − | armor = [[SearWeave]] | Fuel = 480 - 6 tons | Fuel = 480 - 6 tons − | armament = + | armament = 2 x [[ER large laser]]s<br> 1 x [[medium laser]] − * 2x [[ER large laser]] − * 1x [[medium laser]] | communications system = [[Ulsop WaspWave X100]] | communications system = [[Ulsop WaspWave X100]] | tracking & targeting system = [[Ulsop Inquisitor K37]]<ref name=ip2p130/> | tracking & targeting system = [[Ulsop Inquisitor K37]]<ref name=ip2p130/> − | heat sinks = 14 [[double heat sink|double]] + | heat sinks = 14 [[Double Heat Sinks]] | BV (1.0) = | BV (1.0) = | BV (2.0) = | BV (2.0) = }} }} + + The '''''BlackWasp''''' robotic interceptor is an Aerospace Fighter-sized drone unit that formed the core of [[SDS]] systems throughout the [[Terran Hegemony]] and beyond until the introduction of the ''[[Voidseeker]]'' drone series. ==Description== ==Description== − The '''''BlackWasp''''' robotic interceptor is an [[aerospace fighter]]-sized drone unit that formed the core of [[Space Defense System]] systems throughout the [[Terran Hegemony]] and beyond until the introduction of the ''[[VoidSeeker]]'' drone series. This smaller, more agile fighter was developed to supplement the ''[[Caspar]]'' drone series by engaging smaller targets that might otherwise evade the robot [[WarShip]]'s firepower. Being small and maneuverable, the ''BlackWasp'' could easily engage smaller targets, and with no human aboard the ''BlackWasp'' could perform maneuvers that no piloted craft could match. Combined with a large fuel supply, decent weaponry, and enough heat sinks to use it, the ''BlackWasp'' presented a serious tactical challenge to any attacker.<ref name=ip2p130/> + The ''BlackWasp'' was developed to supplement the [[Caspar]] drone series by engaging smaller targets that might otherwise evade the robot WarShip's firepower. Being small and maneuverable, the ''BlackWasp'' could easily engage smaller targets. With no human aboard, the ''BlackWasp'' could perform maneuvers that no piloted craft could match. Combined with a large fuel supply, decent weaponry, and enough heat sinks to use it, the ''BlackWasp'' presented a serious tactical challenge to any attacker.<ref name=ip2p130/> − Most ''BlackWasp'' casualties were the result of wily opponents forcing the drone to use up its fuel, which put it on a permanent glide course out of the system. Their carrier craft, typically drone WarShips or [[DropShip]]s, would lack the thrust to catch the runaway drone. In addition, the advanced computers and drone control systems became less effective over time, so a unit of ''BlackWasps'' that had been operating for several months wouldn't perform as well as one that had just started operations. The advanced control systems were also subject to electronic interference, rendering them less useful.<ref name=ip2p130/> + Most ''BlackWasp'' casualties were the result of wily opponents forcing the drone to use up its fuel, which put it on a permanent glide course out of the system. Their carrier craft, typically drone WarShips or DropShips, would lack the thrust to catch the runaway drone. In addition the advanced computers and drone control systems became less effective over time, so a unit of ''BlackWasps'' that had been operating for several months wouldn't perform as well as one that had just started operations. The advanced control systems were also subject to electronic interference, rendering them less useful.<ref name=ip2p130/> The main production plant on [[Pollux]] was destroyed in [[2767]].<ref name=ip2p130/> The main production plant on [[Pollux]] was destroyed in [[2767]].<ref name=ip2p130/> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − The ''BlackWasp'' mounts a pair of [[ER large laser]]s and enough [[double heat sink]]s to use them continually. This ensures that enemy units are constantly harassed by the drone until one of the units is gone. For additional short range firepower, the ''BlackWasp'' carries a nose-mounted [[medium laser]]. With no ammunition concerns, the ''BlackWasp'' will continue to fight until it is destroyed or out of fuel.<ref name=ip2p130/> + The ''BlackWasp'' mounts a pair of [[ER Large Laser]]s and enough heat sinks to use them continually. This ensures that enemy units are constantly harassed by the drone until one of the units is gone. For additional short range firepower, the ''BlackWasp'' carries a nose-mounted [[medium laser]]. With no ammunition concerns, the ''BlackWasp'' will continue to fight until it is destroyed.<ref name=ip2p130/> Though not impressive individually, the ''BlackWasp'' is usually deployed in squadron sized formations. Though not impressive individually, the ''BlackWasp'' is usually deployed in squadron sized formations. Line 43:
Line 42: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1]]'' * ''[[Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2]]'' * ''[[Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2]]''
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{{InfoBoxASF | {{InfoBoxASF | ||
| image = [[File:BlackWasp.jpg|191px]] | | image = [[File:BlackWasp.jpg|191px]] | ||
| − | | name = | + | | name = BlackWasp |
| − | | manufacturer = [[Allied Aerospace]]<ref name=ip2p130>''Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2'', p. 130 | + | | manufacturer = [[Allied Aerospace]]<ref name=ip2p130>''Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2'', p. 130, "BlackWasp"</ref> |
| model = Mk. 30 | | model = Mk. 30 | ||
| − | | Class = Medium | + | | Class = Medium |
| Tech Base = Inner Sphere | | Tech Base = Inner Sphere | ||
| production year = 2728 | | production year = 2728 | ||
| year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/390 MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | | year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/390 MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| − | | mass = 50 | + | | mass = 50 |
| structural integrity = 7 | | structural integrity = 7 | ||
| − | | frame = | + | | frame = X-5.90.30 |
| − | | power plant = | + | | power plant = VOX 250 |
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| Fuel = 480 - 6 tons | | Fuel = 480 - 6 tons | ||
| − | | armament = | + | | armament = 2 x [[ER large laser]]s<br> 1 x [[medium laser]] |
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| communications system = [[Ulsop WaspWave X100]] | | communications system = [[Ulsop WaspWave X100]] | ||
| tracking & targeting system = [[Ulsop Inquisitor K37]]<ref name=ip2p130/> | | tracking & targeting system = [[Ulsop Inquisitor K37]]<ref name=ip2p130/> | ||
| − | | heat sinks = 14 [[ | + | | heat sinks = 14 [[Double Heat Sinks]] |
| BV (1.0) = | | BV (1.0) = | ||
| BV (2.0) = | | BV (2.0) = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| + | The '''''BlackWasp''''' robotic interceptor is an Aerospace Fighter-sized drone unit that formed the core of [[SDS]] systems throughout the [[Terran Hegemony]] and beyond until the introduction of the ''[[Voidseeker]]'' drone series. | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The | + | The ''BlackWasp'' was developed to supplement the [[Caspar]] drone series by engaging smaller targets that might otherwise evade the robot WarShip's firepower. Being small and maneuverable, the ''BlackWasp'' could easily engage smaller targets. With no human aboard, the ''BlackWasp'' could perform maneuvers that no piloted craft could match. Combined with a large fuel supply, decent weaponry, and enough heat sinks to use it, the ''BlackWasp'' presented a serious tactical challenge to any attacker.<ref name=ip2p130/> |
| − | Most ''BlackWasp'' casualties were the result of wily opponents forcing the drone to use up its fuel, which put it on a permanent glide course out of the system. Their carrier craft, typically drone WarShips or | + | Most ''BlackWasp'' casualties were the result of wily opponents forcing the drone to use up its fuel, which put it on a permanent glide course out of the system. Their carrier craft, typically drone WarShips or DropShips, would lack the thrust to catch the runaway drone. In addition the advanced computers and drone control systems became less effective over time, so a unit of ''BlackWasps'' that had been operating for several months wouldn't perform as well as one that had just started operations. The advanced control systems were also subject to electronic interference, rendering them less useful.<ref name=ip2p130/> |
The main production plant on [[Pollux]] was destroyed in [[2767]].<ref name=ip2p130/> | The main production plant on [[Pollux]] was destroyed in [[2767]].<ref name=ip2p130/> | ||
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The ''BlackWasp'' mounts a pair of [[ER | + | The ''BlackWasp'' mounts a pair of [[ER Large Laser]]s and enough heat sinks to use them continually. This ensures that enemy units are constantly harassed by the drone until one of the units is gone. For additional short range firepower, the ''BlackWasp'' carries a nose-mounted [[medium laser]]. With no ammunition concerns, the ''BlackWasp'' will continue to fight until it is destroyed.<ref name=ip2p130/> |
Though not impressive individually, the ''BlackWasp'' is usually deployed in squadron sized formations. | Though not impressive individually, the ''BlackWasp'' is usually deployed in squadron sized formations. | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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* ''[[Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2]]'' | * ''[[Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2]]'' | ||