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| name = ''Broadsword'' | | name = ''Broadsword'' | ||
| manufacturer = [[Marshall Orbital Yards]] | | manufacturer = [[Marshall Orbital Yards]] | ||
− | | 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> |
| Use = 'Mech Carrier | | Use = 'Mech Carrier | ||
| Type = Military Aerodyne | | Type = Military Aerodyne | ||
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* 2x [[ER large laser]] | * 2x [[ER large laser]] | ||
* 2x [[ER PPC]] | * 2x [[ER PPC]] | ||
− | * 8x [[ | + | * 8x [[medium pulse laser]] |
− | * 2x [[ | + | * 2x [[small pulse laser]] |
− | * 1x [[ | + | * 1x [[anti-missile system]] |
* 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 Standard <br> '''Fore:''' 19 <br> '''Sides:''' 16 <br> '''Aft:''' 12 | + | | Armor = 30 tons Standard<br>'''Fore:''' 19<br>'''Sides:''' 16<br>'''Aft:''' 12 |
| Crew = 6 | | Crew = 6 | ||
| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 2/2 | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 2/2 | ||
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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 [[OmniMech]]s as per [[Clan military structure]]. | 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 [[OmniMech]]s as per [[Clan military structure]]. | ||
− | 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]]s of most [[Clans]], though [[Clan Steel Viper]] fields the lion's share after successfully staging a [[Trial of Possession]] for the Diamond Sharks' [[Marshall Orbital Yards]]. | + | 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]]s'' of most [[Clans]], though [[Clan Steel Viper]] fields the lion's share after successfully staging a [[Trial of Possession]] for the Diamond Sharks' [[Marshall Orbital Yards]]. |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
− | The ''Broadsword'' features an effective armament for its size, with twin [[ER | + | The ''Broadsword'' features an effective armament for its size, with twin [[ER large laser]]s and [[ER PPC]]s, 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. |
==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 | + | 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 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. |
− | transported between decks. | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
− | * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Breitschwert'''. | + | * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Breitschwert'''''. |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
* ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' | * ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' | ||
− | * ''[[Bloodright (scenario pack)]]'' | + | * ''[[Bloodright (scenario pack)|Bloodright]]'' |
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' |
Revision as of 20:03, 31 January 2023
- This article is about the DropShip class. For other uses, see Broadsword (disambiguation).
Broadsword | |
Production information | |
Manufacturer | Marshall Orbital Yards |
Production Year | 2979[1] |
Use | 'Mech Carrier |
Type | Military Aerodyne |
Tech Base | Clan |
Technical specifications | |
Mass | 1,850 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 |
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Armor | 30 tons Standard Fore: 19 Sides: 16 Aft: 12 |
Crew | 6 |
Escape Pods/Life Boats | 2/2 |
Heat Sinks | 79 (158) |
BV (1.0) | 5,602[2] |
BV (2.0) | 6,264 |
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 OmniMechs as per Clan military structure.
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, though Clan Steel Viper fields the lion's share after successfully staging a Trial of Possession for the Diamond Sharks' Marshall Orbital Yards.
Armament
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.
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'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 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.
See Also
Notes
- In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Breitschwert.
Gallery
Original Broadsword from Bloodright
Broadsword from TRO:3057
References
- ↑ MUL online date for the Broadsword
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 206