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Line 2: | image = Carrier TRO3057r.png | image = Carrier TRO3057r.png | name = ''Carrier'' | name = ''Carrier'' − | manufacturer = [[Rumiko]]-[[Lum]]<ref name=TRO3057r>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', p. 80</ref> + | manufacturer = [[Rumiko]]-[[Lum]] | production year=2882 | production year=2882 | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3901/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3901/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> Line 29:
Line 29: * 2x [[Ultra AC/20]] * 2x [[Ultra AC/20]] * 6x [[Streak SRM-6]] * 6x [[Streak SRM-6]] − | Armor = 40 tons [[Armor (Capital)|standard]] + | Armor = Standard <br> '''Fore:''' 21 <br> '''Sides:''' 21 <br> '''Aft:''' 21 − | Crew = 17<ref name=TRO3057r/> + | Crew = 17<ref name=TRO3057r>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', p. 80</ref> *4 Officers *4 Officers *2 Enlisted *2 Enlisted Line 43:
Line 43: | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 0/3 | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 0/3 | Passengers = | Passengers = − | Heat Sinks = 76 double (152) + | Heat Sinks = 76 (double) − | BV (1.0) = 8,436<ref name=TRO3057r/><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 236</ref> + | BV (1.0) = 8,436<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 236</ref> | BV (2.0) = | BV (2.0) = }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − The '''''Carrier'''''-class fighter carrier can transport a complete [[Star]] of [[OmniFighters]] or [[aerospace fighters]] into battle. Designed and built by [[Clan Snow Raven]] to transport fighters to combat zones, the ''Carrier'' quickly became popular with pilots due to its good blend of speed, agility, firepower, and protection. It proved so successful that within 100 years of its introduction ''Carrier'' class ships were found in the ''[[touman|toumans]]'' of every Clan. The Ravens built these ships in their primary factory at the [[Rumiko]] facility in exchange for a wide range of raw materials and manufactured goods, including those from the Inner Sphere.<ref name=TRO3057r/> + The '''''Carrier'''''-class fighter carrier can transport a complete [[Star]] of [[OmniFighter]]s or [[aerospace fighter]]s into battle. Designed and built by [[Clan Snow Raven]] to transport fighters to combat zones, the ''Carrier'' quickly became popular with pilots due to its good blend of speed, agility, firepower, and protection. It proved so successful that within 100 years of its introduction ''Carrier'' class ships built in [[Lum]]'s [[Rumiko]] facility were found in the ''[[touman]]s'' of every Clan. The Ravens built these ships in exchange for raw materials and manufactured goods. − Clan military doctrine long considered DropShips as non-combatants. The increasing losses after they were instead declared valid targets necessitated the ''Carrier'' DropShip, and the ''Carrier's'' maneuverability and protection soon earned it the admiration of Clan naval crews. Each crew member and pilot got their own cabin in the nose of the ship, which warriors were free to decorate in any manner they choose. In many cases, a warrior assigned to a ''Carrier'' was billeted aboard that ship permanently.<ref name=TRO3057r/><ref>''[[Technical Readout: 3057]], p. 82''</ref> + Clan military doctrine long considered DropShips as non-combatants. The increasing losses after they were instead declared valid targets necessitated the ''Carrier'' DropShip, and the ''Carrier's'' maneuverability and protection soon earned it the admiration of Clan naval crews. Each crew member and pilot gets their own cabin in the nose of the ship, which warriors are free to decorate in any manner they choose. In many cases, a warrior assigned to a ''Carrier'' will be aboard that ship permanently.<ref>''[[Technical Readout: 3057]], p. 82''</ref> ==Armament== ==Armament== − The ''Carrier's'' weapons mix is generous considering its primary role. The [[gauss rifle|Gauss rifles]], [[Ultra AC/20|Ultra AC/20s]], and [[Ultra AC/10|Ultra AC/10s]] provide good hitting power against enemy DropShips, while the 16 large lasers (both [[ER Large Laser|extended range]] and [[Large Pulse Laser|pulse]]) ensure that when the ammunition is gone the ''Carrier'' will be able to defend itself. + The ''Carrier's'' weapons mix is generous considering its primary role. The [[Gauss rifle]]s, [[Ultra AC/20]]s, and [[Ultra AC/10]]s provide good hitting power against enemy DropShips, while the 16 large lasers (both [[ER Large Laser|extended range]] and [[Large Pulse Laser|pulse]]) ensure that when the ammunition is gone the ''Carrier'' will be able to defend itself. − Since a ''Carrier'' is likely to face opposing aerospace fighters during a mission, the Snow Ravens equipped it with multiple [[Streak SRM-6]] launchers and [[medium lasers]] to provide close-in defense. To provide additional point defense, the ''Carrier'' used eight [[machine guns]] and six [[AMS|anti-missile systems]] to destroy incoming missiles, both standard and the massive [[WarShip]]-launched [[:Category:Capital Missile|capital types]]. + Since a ''Carrier'' is likely to face opposing aerospace fighters during a mission, the Snow Ravens equipped it with multiple [[Streak SRM-6]] launchers and [[medium laser]]s to provide close-in defense. To provide additional point defense, the ''Carrier'' used eight [[machine gun]]s and six [[anti-missile system]]s to destroy incoming missiles, both standard and the massive [[WarShip]]-launched [[:Category:Capital Missile|capital types]]. ==Cargo== ==Cargo== − The large hanger bays on each side of the vessel are well-armored and have separate launch and recovery systems in case of damage from a failed launch or recovery. Each area is also separated from storage and maintenance facilities by massive airlocks to prevent any issues from affecting the entire craft.<ref name=TRO3057r/>+ The ''Carrier'' class can carry 832 tons of cargo, making it well equipped to handle the needs of ten OmniFighters and their pilots. This cargo capacity, and the fact that the ship carries the Techs needed to support the warriors, allows the ''Carrier'' to participate in extended patrols, long-range reconnaissance, or deep strike missions. As a result, these vessels are frequently seen as part of the various convoys that run between the [[Clan Homeworlds]] and the Inner Sphere. − − The ''Carrier'' class can carry 832 tons of cargo, making it well equipped to handle the needs of ten OmniFighters and their pilots. This cargo capacity, and the fact that the ship carries enough Techs needed to support the warriors, allows the ''Carrier'' to participate in extended patrols, long-range reconnaissance, or deep strike missions. As a result, these vessels are frequently seen as part of the various convoys that run between the [[Clan Homeworlds]] and the Inner Sphere. ==Individual Vessels== ==Individual Vessels==
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| image = Carrier TRO3057r.png | | image = Carrier TRO3057r.png | ||
| name = ''Carrier'' | | name = ''Carrier'' | ||
| − | | manufacturer = [[Rumiko]]-[[Lum]] | + | | manufacturer = [[Rumiko]]-[[Lum]] |
| production year=2882 | | production year=2882 | ||
| year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3901/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3901/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
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* 2x [[Ultra AC/20]] | * 2x [[Ultra AC/20]] | ||
* 6x [[Streak SRM-6]] | * 6x [[Streak SRM-6]] | ||
| − | | Armor = | + | | Armor = Standard <br> '''Fore:''' 21 <br> '''Sides:''' 21 <br> '''Aft:''' 21 |
| − | | Crew = 17<ref name=TRO3057r/> | + | | Crew = 17<ref name=TRO3057r>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', p. 80</ref> |
*4 Officers | *4 Officers | ||
*2 Enlisted | *2 Enlisted | ||
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| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 0/3 | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 0/3 | ||
| Passengers = | | Passengers = | ||
| − | | Heat Sinks = 76 double | + | | Heat Sinks = 76 (double) |
| − | | BV (1.0) = 8,436 | + | | BV (1.0) = 8,436<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 236</ref> |
| BV (2.0) = | | BV (2.0) = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Carrier'''''-class fighter carrier can transport a complete [[Star]] of [[ | + | The '''''Carrier'''''-class fighter carrier can transport a complete [[Star]] of [[OmniFighter]]s or [[aerospace fighter]]s into battle. Designed and built by [[Clan Snow Raven]] to transport fighters to combat zones, the ''Carrier'' quickly became popular with pilots due to its good blend of speed, agility, firepower, and protection. It proved so successful that within 100 years of its introduction ''Carrier'' class ships built in [[Lum]]'s [[Rumiko]] facility were found in the ''[[touman]]s'' of every Clan. The Ravens built these ships in exchange for raw materials and manufactured goods. |
| − | Clan military doctrine long considered DropShips as non-combatants. The increasing losses after they were instead declared valid targets necessitated the ''Carrier'' DropShip, and the ''Carrier's'' maneuverability and protection soon earned it the admiration of Clan naval crews. Each crew member and pilot | + | Clan military doctrine long considered DropShips as non-combatants. The increasing losses after they were instead declared valid targets necessitated the ''Carrier'' DropShip, and the ''Carrier's'' maneuverability and protection soon earned it the admiration of Clan naval crews. Each crew member and pilot gets their own cabin in the nose of the ship, which warriors are free to decorate in any manner they choose. In many cases, a warrior assigned to a ''Carrier'' will be aboard that ship permanently.<ref>''[[Technical Readout: 3057]], p. 82''</ref> |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | The ''Carrier's'' weapons mix is generous considering its primary role. The [[ | + | The ''Carrier's'' weapons mix is generous considering its primary role. The [[Gauss rifle]]s, [[Ultra AC/20]]s, and [[Ultra AC/10]]s provide good hitting power against enemy DropShips, while the 16 large lasers (both [[ER Large Laser|extended range]] and [[Large Pulse Laser|pulse]]) ensure that when the ammunition is gone the ''Carrier'' will be able to defend itself. |
| − | Since a ''Carrier'' is likely to face opposing aerospace fighters during a mission, the Snow Ravens equipped it with multiple [[Streak SRM-6]] launchers and [[medium | + | Since a ''Carrier'' is likely to face opposing aerospace fighters during a mission, the Snow Ravens equipped it with multiple [[Streak SRM-6]] launchers and [[medium laser]]s to provide close-in defense. To provide additional point defense, the ''Carrier'' used eight [[machine gun]]s and six [[anti-missile system]]s to destroy incoming missiles, both standard and the massive [[WarShip]]-launched [[:Category:Capital Missile|capital types]]. |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | + | The ''Carrier'' class can carry 832 tons of cargo, making it well equipped to handle the needs of ten OmniFighters and their pilots. This cargo capacity, and the fact that the ship carries the Techs needed to support the warriors, allows the ''Carrier'' to participate in extended patrols, long-range reconnaissance, or deep strike missions. As a result, these vessels are frequently seen as part of the various convoys that run between the [[Clan Homeworlds]] and the Inner Sphere. | |
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| − | The ''Carrier'' class can carry 832 tons of cargo, making it well equipped to handle the needs of ten OmniFighters and their pilots. This cargo capacity, and the fact that the ship carries | ||
==Individual Vessels== | ==Individual Vessels== | ||