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−	Unlike the larger ''Bastion'' class space stations, the ''Capitol'' has just under 4000 tons of cargo capacity. The first two bays are devoted to seven small craft and twenty-four aerospace fighters, while the last bay is used for consumables. Usually the small craft are tugs to reposition the station, though it is possible that a ''Capitol'' in enemy territory might replace some of the small craft or fighters with some ''[[NL-42 "Battle Taxi"|Battle Taxis]]'' to deploy marines in [[battle armor]].	+	Unlike the larger ''Bastion'' class space stations, the ''Capitol'' has just under 4000 tons of cargo capacity. The first two bays are devoted to seven small craft and twenty-four AeroSpace Fighters, while the last bay is used for consumables. Usually the small craft are tugs to reposition the station, though it is possible that a ''Capitol'' in enemy territory might replace some of the small craft or fighters with some ''[[NL-42 "Battle Taxi"|Battle Taxis]]'' to deploy marines in [[battle armor]].
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{{InfoBoxSpaceStation | image = [[Image:System-Defense Stations TRO3057r.png|191px]] | Name = ''Capitol'' | Manufacturer = [[Federated-Boeing Interstellar]] | Type = [[Space Defense System]] | Tech Base = [[Star League]]<ref>''[[Technical Readout: 3057 (DropShips, JumpShips, & WarShips)]], p. 204''</ref> | Cost = | Introduced = [[3051]]<ref>''[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3893/capitol-system-defense-station-standard MUL Profile for Capital System-Defense Station - Introduction Year & BV1 Listed.]</ref> | Mass = 30,000 tons | Length = 185m | Width = 185m | Thrust = 0 | Fuel (tons) = 400 | Fuel (days) = 1.84 | LF battery = No | Armament = <span></span> * 12x [[ER large laser]] * 12x [[large laser]] * 12x [[medium laser]] * 6x [[AC/10]] * 6x [[Gauss rifle]] * 6x [[LRM-15]] w/[[Artemis IV]] * 6x [[LRM-20]] w/[[Artemis IV]] * 12x [[SRM-6]] w/[[Artemis IV]] * 6x [[NAC/10]] * 6x [[NL35]] | Armor = 27 (Capital scale, on each of six sides) | Structural Integrity = 1 | Docking Collars = 1 | Crew/Passengers = 13 officers <br/> 38 enlisted/non-rated <br/> 24 gunners <br/> 83 bay personnel | Grav Decks = 2x185m diameter | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 10/10 | Heat Sinks = 339 | BV (1.0) = 10,290<ref>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', p. 180 System-Defense Stations - Capital's BV Listing.</ref> | BV (2.0) = }} ==Description== The '''''Capitol'''''-class system-defense [[space station]] was designed by [[Federated-Boeing Interstellar]] to provide the anti-[[WarShip]] capability that the ''[[Bastion]]''-class lacks. Discarding anything that doesn't contribute to the station's mission, engineers were able to reduce the size of the ''Capitol'' to roughly half that of the ''Bastion'' while adding [[Naval Autocannon]] and [[Naval Laser]]s to the station. The smaller size also makes it easier for defenders to reposition the station, and a special [[JumpShip]] adapter means that the station can be used in offensive operations. The drawback to the JumpShip adapter is that it is very expensive. Coupled with the [[AFFS]]' perennial lack of adequate JumpShip assets, this means that the ''Capitol's'' capability in offensive operations remains mostly theoretical at this time. Like all space stations, the ''Capitol'' has only a few station keeping engines to counter the forces of gravity. Lacking sufficient power to actually move the station, the ''Capitol'' requires a tug to reposition itself to engage enemy forces. ==Weapons and Equipment== The ''Capitol's'' armament is split relatively evenly between capital weapons and anti-Fighter weapons. The [[NAC/10]]'s and [[NL35]]'s can make short work of any [[Pocket WarShip]] that attacks the station, while the other weapons can easily destroy any Fighters that stray too close. Though it may seem odd to use several [[Autocannon/10]]'s in the station, they have several advantages: * They can use the [[:Category:Special Munitions|special munitions]] developed by the AFFS. * They are cheap. * They are readily available after the various ''[[Enforcer]]'' refit programs * Their heavier weight is irrelevant to the ''Capitol''. This frees [[LB 10-X AC]]'s for use on 'Mechs and aerospace fighters, where every gram counts. The Artemis IV Fire Control Systems make the missile launchers more accurate, and the standard lasers serve to reduce the cost of the station while adding decent firepower. In fact the only thing that would improve the ''Capitol's'' armament would be the use of a [[Targeting Computer]] to make its weapons fire even more effective. ==Cargo== Unlike the larger ''Bastion'' class space stations, the ''Capitol'' has just under 4000 tons of cargo capacity. The first two bays are devoted to seven small craft and twenty-four AeroSpace Fighters, while the last bay is used for consumables. Usually the small craft are tugs to reposition the station, though it is possible that a ''Capitol'' in enemy territory might replace some of the small craft or fighters with some ''[[NL-42 "Battle Taxi"|Battle Taxis]]'' to deploy marines in [[battle armor]]. ==Variants== No known variants of the ''Capitol'' are known to exist. ==Notes== * The ''Capitol'' system-defense station as of this writing is not listed with a current BV2 on the [[Catalyst Game Labs]]' [[Master Unit List]]. ==References== <references /> ==Bibliography== * ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' [[Category:Space Station classes]]

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