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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
− | 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 toumans of every Clan. The Ravens built these ships in exchange for raw materials and manufactured goods. | + | 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 toumans of every Clan. The Ravens built these ships in exchange for raw materials and manufactured goods. |
Each crewmember 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> | Each crewmember 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]]s, [[Ultra AC/20]]'s, and [[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]]) insure 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 [[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]]) insure 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 laser]]s to provide additional close in defense. To provide additional point defense, the ''Carrier'' uses eight [[machine gun]]s and six [[Anti-Missile System|anti-missile systems]] to destroy incoming missiles, both standard and the massive [[WarShip]]-launched [[:Category:Capital Missile|capital missiles]]. | 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 additional close in defense. To provide additional point defense, the ''Carrier'' uses eight [[machine gun]]s and six [[Anti-Missile System|anti-missile systems]] to destroy incoming missiles, both standard and the massive [[WarShip]]-launched [[:Category:Capital Missile|capital missiles]]. |
Revision as of 18:47, 29 December 2017
Carrier | |
Production information | |
Manufacturer | Clan Snow Raven |
Production Year | 2882[1] |
Use | Fighter Carrier |
Type | Military Aerodyne |
Tech Base | Clan |
Technical specifications | |
Mass | 5,000 tons |
Structural Integrity | 10 |
Length | 170 meters |
Width | 93 meters |
Height | 43 meters |
Safe Thrust | 2.5 g |
Max Thrust | 4 g |
Fuel (tons) | 337 |
Fuel (days) | 1.84 |
Armament | 10x ER Large Laser 10x ER Medium Lasers 6x Medium Lasers 6x Large Pulse Lasers 6x Anti-Missile Systems 4x AC/10s 8x Gauss Rifles 8x Machine Guns 2x Ultra AC/20s 6x Streak SRM-6 |
Armor | Standard Fore: 21 Sides: 21 Aft: 21 |
Crew | 17 |
Escape Pods/Life Boats | 0/3 |
Heat Sinks | 76 (double) |
BV (1.0) | 8,436[2] |
BV (2.0) | ??? |
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 built in Lum's Rumiko facility were found in the toumans of every Clan. The Ravens built these ships in exchange for raw materials and manufactured goods.
Each crewmember 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.[3]
Armament
The Carrier's weapons mix is generous considering its primary role. The Gauss Rifles, Ultra AC/20's, and AC/10's provide good hitting power against enemy DropShips, while the 16 large lasers (both extended range and pulse) insure 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 additional close in defense. To provide additional point defense, the Carrier uses eight machine guns and six anti-missile systems to destroy incoming missiles, both standard and the massive WarShip-launched capital missiles.
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.
References
- ↑ MUL online date for the Carrier
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 236
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3057, p. 82