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| image = Broadsword TRO3057r.png | | image = Broadsword TRO3057r.png | ||
| name = ''Broadsword'' | | name = ''Broadsword'' | ||
| − | | manufacturer = [[Marshall Orbital Yards]] | + | | manufacturer = [[Marshall Orbital Yards]]<ref name=TRO3057r>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', p. 70</ref> |
| production year = 2979 | | production year = 2979 | ||
| year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3863/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | | year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3863/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
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| Type = Military Aerodyne | | Type = Military Aerodyne | ||
| Tech Base = Clan | | Tech Base = Clan | ||
| − | | Mass = 1, | + | | Mass = 1,900 |
| Structural Integrity = 9 | | Structural Integrity = 9 | ||
| Length = 80 | | Length = 80 | ||
| Width = 43 | | Width = 43 | ||
| Height = 23 | | Height = 23 | ||
| − | | Drive System = Peterson 211 | + | | Drive System = [[Peterson 211]] |
| Safe Thrust = 2.5 g | | Safe Thrust = 2.5 g | ||
| Maximum Thrust = 4 g | | Maximum Thrust = 4 g | ||
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* 5x [[LRM-20]] with [[Artemis IV FCS]] | * 5x [[LRM-20]] with [[Artemis IV FCS]] | ||
* 2x [[Streak SRM-6]] | * 2x [[Streak SRM-6]] | ||
| − | | Armor = 30 tons | + | | Armor = 30 tons [[Armor (Capital)|standard]] |
| − | | Crew = 8<ref name=TRO3057r | + | | Crew = 8<ref name=TRO3057r/> |
*2 Officers | *2 Officers | ||
*2 Enlisted | *2 Enlisted | ||
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Bay Personnel: 10 | Bay Personnel: 10 | ||
| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 2/2 | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 2/2 | ||
| − | | Heat Sinks = 79 (158) | + | | Heat Sinks = 79 double (158) |
| − | | BV (1.0) = 5,602<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 206</ref> | + | | BV (1.0) = 5,602<ref name=TRO3057r/><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 206</ref> |
| − | | BV (2.0) = 6,264 | + | | BV (2.0) = 6,264{{cn}} |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Developed by [[Clan Sea Fox]] shortly before they became [[Clan Diamond Shark]] to replace the venerable ''[[Leopard]]''-class, the '''''Broadsword'''''-class is superficially similar to the older design but has been redesigned to carry five [[ | + | Developed by [[Clan Sea Fox]] shortly before they became [[Clan Diamond Shark]] to replace the venerable ''[[Leopard]]''-class, the '''''Broadsword'''''-class is superficially similar to the older design but has been redesigned to carry five [[OmniMechs]] as per [[Clan military structure]].<ref name=TRO3057r/> |
| − | The ''Broadsword'' features a balanced blend of speed, firepower, and armor superior to its parent design, making it well-suited to raiding or reconnaissance missions. The craft's only lack is integral [[aerospace fighter]] support like that carried by the ''Leopard'', a choice forced by the need to carry an additional 'Mech. The versatile and reliable craft is in use in the ''[[touman]] | + | The ''Broadsword'' features a balanced blend of speed, firepower, and armor superior to its parent design, making it well-suited to raiding or reconnaissance missions. The craft's only lack is integral [[aerospace fighter]] support like that carried by the ''Leopard'', a choice forced by the need to carry an additional 'Mech. The versatile and reliable craft is in use in the ''[[touman|toumans]]'' of most [[Clans]],<ref name=TRO3057r/> though [[Clan Steel Viper]] fields the lion's share after successfully staging a [[Trial of Possession]] for the Diamond Sharks' [[Marshall Orbital Yards]].{{cn}} |
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| + | Quite a few ''Broadswords'' were forced into combat on [[Tukayyid]] when Clan positions were overrun, though few were lost. The vessel's armament and armor effectively ensured the retreating Clan warriors could extricate in good order.<ref name=TRO3057r/> | ||
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | The ''Broadsword'' features an effective armament for its size, with twin [[ER large | + | The ''Broadsword'' features an effective armament for its size, with twin [[ER large lasers]] and [[ER PPC|ER PPCs]], an [[Artemis IV FCS]]–equipped [[LRM-20]] and single [[medium pulse laser]] mounted in its nose bays, supported by twin LRM-20 launchers, a trio of medium pulse lasers and a single [[small pulse laser]] in each wing. Aft firepower is all short-range with another medium pulse laser carried between two [[Streak SRM-6]] launchers. Ten tons of LRM and four tons of streak missiles gave the ''Broadsword''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s missile launchers reasonable endurance, though a single ton of reloads for its nose-mounted [[anti-missile system]] could quickly leave it open to attacks from enemy launchers.<ref name=TRO3057r/> |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | The ''Broadsword'' is built around its ability to transport a complete OmniMech [[Star]], but is somewhat restricted by its legacy of being based on the ''Leopard''. The four side bays are relatively identical to those of its aging predecessor, with the fifth bay sitting within the craft's nose in the approximate position of the ''Leopard''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s two fighter bays. This problematic arrangement causes headaches for the technicians assigned to look after the 'Mechs in the nose bay, as only the smallest 'Mech parts can fit through the internal passageway linking to the other bays. Worse, the ''Broadsword''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s main 77.5-ton cargo bay is located on the vessel's upper deck, which can only be reached via a pair of stairways, thus most of the vessel's cargo must be manually transported between decks. | + | The ''Broadsword'' is built around its ability to transport a complete OmniMech [[Star]], but is somewhat restricted by its legacy of being based on the ''Leopard''. The four side bays are relatively identical to those of its aging predecessor, with the fifth bay sitting within the craft's nose in the approximate position of the ''Leopard''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s two fighter bays. This problematic arrangement causes headaches for the technicians assigned to look after the 'Mechs in the nose bay, as only the smallest 'Mech parts can fit through the internal passageway linking to the other bays. Worse, the ''Broadsword''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s main 77.5-ton cargo bay is located on the vessel's upper deck, which can only be reached via a pair of stairways, thus most of the vessel's cargo must be manually transported between decks.<ref name=TRO3057r/> |
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Latest revision as of 13:01, 11 April 2024
- This article is about the DropShip class. For other uses, see Broadsword (disambiguation).
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| Broadsword | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Marshall Orbital Yards[1] |
| Production Year | 2979[2] |
| Use | 'Mech Carrier |
| Type | Military Aerodyne |
| Tech Base | Clan |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 1,900 tons |
| Structural Integrity | 9 |
| Length | 80 meters |
| Width | 43 meters |
| Height | 23 meters |
| Drive System | Peterson 211 |
| Safe Thrust | 2.5 g |
| Max Thrust | 4 g |
| Fuel (tons) | 130 tons |
| Fuel (days) | 70.7 days |
| Armament |
|
| Armor | 30 tons standard |
| Crew | 8[1]
(Crew Types)[3]
Bay Personnel: 10 |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 2/2 |
| Heat Sinks | 79 double (158) |
| BV (1.0) | 5,602[1][4] |
| BV (2.0) | 6,264[citation needed] |
Description[edit]
Developed by Clan Sea Fox shortly before they became Clan Diamond Shark to replace the venerable Leopard-class, the Broadsword-class is superficially similar to the older design but has been redesigned to carry five OmniMechs as per Clan military structure.[1]
The Broadsword features a balanced blend of speed, firepower, and armor superior to its parent design, making it well-suited to raiding or reconnaissance missions. The craft's only lack is integral aerospace fighter support like that carried by the Leopard, a choice forced by the need to carry an additional 'Mech. The versatile and reliable craft is in use in the toumans of most Clans,[1] though Clan Steel Viper fields the lion's share after successfully staging a Trial of Possession for the Diamond Sharks' Marshall Orbital Yards.[citation needed]
Quite a few Broadswords were forced into combat on Tukayyid when Clan positions were overrun, though few were lost. The vessel's armament and armor effectively ensured the retreating Clan warriors could extricate in good order.[1]
Armament[edit]
The Broadsword features an effective armament for its size, with twin ER large lasers and ER PPCs, an Artemis IV FCS–equipped LRM-20 and single medium pulse laser mounted in its nose bays, supported by twin LRM-20 launchers, a trio of medium pulse lasers and a single small pulse laser in each wing. Aft firepower is all short-range with another medium pulse laser carried between two Streak SRM-6 launchers. Ten tons of LRM and four tons of streak missiles gave the Broadsword's missile launchers reasonable endurance, though a single ton of reloads for its nose-mounted anti-missile system could quickly leave it open to attacks from enemy launchers.[1]
Cargo[edit]
The Broadsword is built around its ability to transport a complete OmniMech Star, but is somewhat restricted by its legacy of being based on the Leopard. The four side bays are relatively identical to those of its aging predecessor, with the fifth bay sitting within the craft's nose in the approximate position of the Leopard's two fighter bays. This problematic arrangement causes headaches for the technicians assigned to look after the 'Mechs in the nose bay, as only the smallest 'Mech parts can fit through the internal passageway linking to the other bays. Worse, the Broadsword's main 77.5-ton cargo bay is located on the vessel's upper deck, which can only be reached via a pair of stairways, thus most of the vessel's cargo must be manually transported between decks.[1]
See Also[edit]
Notes[edit]
- In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Breitschwert.
Gallery[edit]
Original Broadsword from Bloodright
Broadsword from TRO:3057
Deck plan of a Broadsword from Bloodright
