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{{infoBoxDropShip | {{infoBoxDropShip | ||
| image = Colossus_dropship.jpg | | image = Colossus_dropship.jpg | ||
| − | | name = Colossus | + | | name = ''Colossus'' |
| − | | manufacturer = [[Mitchell Vehicles|Mitchell Vehicles Interstellar]]<ref name=TR02026Rp122>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', p. 122 | + | | manufacturer = [[Mitchell Vehicles|Mitchell Vehicles Interstellar]]<ref name=TR02026Rp122>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', p. 122: "Colossus DropShip Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3075p198>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 198: "Colossus Ship Profile"</ref>, [[Clyde Shipyards]] <ref name=TRO3075p198/> <ref name=OBFSp27>''Objectives: Federated Suns'', p. 27: "Industrial Systems [Periphery March]"</ref> |
| production year=2718 | | production year=2718 | ||
| year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3972/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3972/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
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| Height = 165 | | Height = 165 | ||
| Drive System = | | Drive System = | ||
| − | | Safe Thrust = | + | | Safe Thrust = 1.5 g |
| − | | Maximum Thrust = 5 | + | | Maximum Thrust = 2.5 g |
| Fuel (tons) = 375 tons | | Fuel (tons) = 375 tons | ||
| Fuel (days) = 203.8 days | | Fuel (days) = 203.8 days | ||
| − | | Armament = | + | | Armament = <span></span> |
| + | * 5x [[ER Large Laser]] | ||
| + | * 16x [[medium laser]] | ||
| + | * 2x [[Gauss rifle]] | ||
| + | * 2x [[Arrow IV]] | ||
| + | * 4x [[ER PPC]] | ||
| + | * 4x [[LRM 20]] with [[Artemis IV]] | ||
| Armor = 59.5 tons [[Ferro-Aluminum]] w/ [[CASE]] <br> '''Nose''' = 252 <br/> '''Sides''' = 221 <br/> '''Aft''' = 190 | | Armor = 59.5 tons [[Ferro-Aluminum]] w/ [[CASE]] <br> '''Nose''' = 252 <br/> '''Sides''' = 221 <br/> '''Aft''' = 190 | ||
| Crew = 9 officers <br> 37 enlisted/non-rated <br> 9 gunners <br> 984 bay personnel | | Crew = 9 officers <br> 37 enlisted/non-rated <br> 9 gunners <br> 984 bay personnel | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | After being embarrassed by a lack of coordination and cooperation among their units taking part in "war games" held in the [[Periphery]] in [[2651]], the [[ | + | After being embarrassed by a lack of coordination and cooperation among their units taking part in "[[United Triumph Military Exercises|war games]]" held in the [[Periphery]] in [[2651]], the [[Star League Defense Force]] High Command responded by creating their famous "[[Regimental Combat Team]]s" (RCT). Seeking a class of [[DropShip]] that could carry and support this new formation during operations, [[Mitchell Vehicles|Mitchell Vehicles Interstellar]] responded with the '''''Colossus'''''-class, a bold design massing 20,000 tons and the largest assault DropShip ever built.<ref name=TR02026Rp122/><ref name=TRO3075p198/> |
The ''Colossus'' was designed from the start to fulfill the needs of an RCT and enhance the unit's qualities. It was equipped with the most advanced armor and weapons technologies for the era, driving the vessel costs to over 700 million Star League Dollars per ship. Despite the high cost, the ''Colossus'' was designed to be easily repaired and its components were remarkably robust, adding to its reliability.<ref name=TR02026Rp122/><ref name=TRO3075p198/> | The ''Colossus'' was designed from the start to fulfill the needs of an RCT and enhance the unit's qualities. It was equipped with the most advanced armor and weapons technologies for the era, driving the vessel costs to over 700 million Star League Dollars per ship. Despite the high cost, the ''Colossus'' was designed to be easily repaired and its components were remarkably robust, adding to its reliability.<ref name=TR02026Rp122/><ref name=TRO3075p198/> | ||
| − | While they performed their intended function admirably, the cost of replacing them was too prohibitive. After both the manufacturer and the majority of the ships were destroyed during the [[Amaris-Kerensky Civil War]], the ''Colossus'' was replaced by the smaller yet just as capable ''[[Excalibur (DropShip)|Excalibur]]'', at half the cost. After the war, only five ''Colossus'' ships were known to have survived; those disappeared with [[Operation Exodus|Kerensky's army]].<ref name=TR02026Rp122/><ref name=TRO3075p198/> | + | While they performed their intended function admirably, the cost of replacing them was too prohibitive. After both the manufacturer and the majority of the ships were destroyed during the [[Amaris-Kerensky Civil War]], the ''Colossus'' was replaced by the smaller yet just as capable ''[[Excalibur (DropShip class)|Excalibur]]'', at half the cost. After the war, only five ''Colossus'' ships were known to have survived; those disappeared with [[Operation Exodus|Kerensky's army]].<ref name=TR02026Rp122/><ref name=TRO3075p198/> |
A few examples have since been discovered: One crashed example was found on the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] world of [[Phecda]] by [[Snord's Irregulars]] in [[3024]], from which they salvaged unknown but presumably substantial amounts of Star League-era equipment; The ship was later cannibalized by Lyran Commonwealth forces. Another crash-landed vessel was recovered from a hidden Star League depot on [[Epsilon Eridani]] by the [[Lone Star Regiment]] in [[3067]] and restored to flight status.<ref>''Lawyers, Guns, & Money'', p.??{{cn}}</ref> | A few examples have since been discovered: One crashed example was found on the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] world of [[Phecda]] by [[Snord's Irregulars]] in [[3024]], from which they salvaged unknown but presumably substantial amounts of Star League-era equipment; The ship was later cannibalized by Lyran Commonwealth forces. Another crash-landed vessel was recovered from a hidden Star League depot on [[Epsilon Eridani]] by the [[Lone Star Regiment]] in [[3067]] and restored to flight status.<ref>''Lawyers, Guns, & Money'', p.??{{cn}}</ref> | ||
| − | During the [[Jihad]], a [[Federated Suns]] repair shipyard in orbit of [[Firgrove]] named [[Clyde Shipyards]] began building the ancient design once more for the [[AFFS]].<ref name=TRO3075p198/> <ref name=OBFSp27/> | + | During the [[Jihad]], a [[Federated Suns]] repair shipyard in orbit of [[Firgrove]] named [[Clyde Shipyards]] began building the ancient design once more for the [[AFFS]]. At the dawn of the [[IlClan Era]] they were still producing them. It appears than at least some newly fabricated was to be assigned to the [[Syrtis Scourge]].<ref name=TRO3075p198/> <ref name=OBFSp27/><ref>''The Damocles Sanction'', ch. 6</ref> |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | The ''Colossus'' carries a dizzying array of weaponry, both to protect itself and provide fire support for its RCT. Located in the nose of the ship are two [[Arrow IV]] artillery systems, which can only be used when the ship is grounded. Joining them are two [[Gauss | + | The ''Colossus'' carries a dizzying array of weaponry, both to protect itself and provide fire support for its RCT. Located in the nose of the ship are two [[Arrow IV]] artillery systems, which can only be used when the ship is grounded. Joining them are two [[Gauss rifle]]s, two [[ER PPC]]s and an [[ER Large Laser]] with four [[medium laser]]s. Covering its fore left and right firing arcs are two [[LRM-20]]s, an ER PPC and an ER Large Laser with four medium lasers, with the same setup covering the rear firing arcs. Protecting the aft of the ship are two ER Large Lasers with four medium lasers. All four LRM-20s are fitted with [[Artemis IV fire control system]]s, and the ship's ammunition complement includes 30 Arrow IV missiles, 96 LRM-20 missiles, and 96 Gauss Rifle rounds.<ref name=TR02026Rp122/><ref name=TRO3075p198/> |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
*; Colossus 2660 : There are two known build standards of the ''Colossus''; the original variant and the upgraded version introduced in [[2760]]. The original ''Colossus 2660'' was largely identical to the ''Colossus 2760'', except that it mounted standard [[PPC]]s rather than the ER PPCs of the later variant. BV (2.0) = 7,084<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 88</ref> | *; Colossus 2660 : There are two known build standards of the ''Colossus''; the original variant and the upgraded version introduced in [[2760]]. The original ''Colossus 2660'' was largely identical to the ''Colossus 2760'', except that it mounted standard [[PPC]]s rather than the ER PPCs of the later variant. BV (2.0) = 7,084<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 88</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Named Vessels== | ||
| + | (See [[:Category:Individual Colossus-class DropShips|List of named Colossus-class DropShips]]) | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[The Damocles Sanction]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Artillery Support Unit]] | [[Category:Artillery Support Unit]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:04, 25 December 2023
- This article is about the DropShip. For other uses, see Colossus.
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| Colossus | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Mitchell Vehicles Interstellar[1][2], Clyde Shipyards [2] [3] |
| Production Year | 2718[4] |
| Use | Assault DropShip and Mixed Force Carrier |
| Type | Military Spheroid |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 20,000 tons |
| Structural Integrity | 20 |
| Length | 125 meters |
| Width | 135 meters |
| Height | 165 meters |
| Safe Thrust | 1.5 g |
| Max Thrust | 2.5 g |
| Fuel (tons) | 375 tons |
| Fuel (days) | 203.8 days |
| Armament |
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| Armor | 59.5 tons Ferro-Aluminum w/ CASE Nose = 252 Sides = 221 Aft = 190 |
| Crew | 9 officers 37 enlisted/non-rated 9 gunners 984 bay personnel |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 4/25 |
| Heat Sinks | 255 |
| BV (1.0) | 6,720[1] 7,673[5] |
| BV (2.0) | 7,366[2] |
Contents
Description[edit]
After being embarrassed by a lack of coordination and cooperation among their units taking part in "war games" held in the Periphery in 2651, the Star League Defense Force High Command responded by creating their famous "Regimental Combat Teams" (RCT). Seeking a class of DropShip that could carry and support this new formation during operations, Mitchell Vehicles Interstellar responded with the Colossus-class, a bold design massing 20,000 tons and the largest assault DropShip ever built.[1][2]
The Colossus was designed from the start to fulfill the needs of an RCT and enhance the unit's qualities. It was equipped with the most advanced armor and weapons technologies for the era, driving the vessel costs to over 700 million Star League Dollars per ship. Despite the high cost, the Colossus was designed to be easily repaired and its components were remarkably robust, adding to its reliability.[1][2]
While they performed their intended function admirably, the cost of replacing them was too prohibitive. After both the manufacturer and the majority of the ships were destroyed during the Amaris-Kerensky Civil War, the Colossus was replaced by the smaller yet just as capable Excalibur, at half the cost. After the war, only five Colossus ships were known to have survived; those disappeared with Kerensky's army.[1][2]
A few examples have since been discovered: One crashed example was found on the Lyran Commonwealth world of Phecda by Snord's Irregulars in 3024, from which they salvaged unknown but presumably substantial amounts of Star League-era equipment; The ship was later cannibalized by Lyran Commonwealth forces. Another crash-landed vessel was recovered from a hidden Star League depot on Epsilon Eridani by the Lone Star Regiment in 3067 and restored to flight status.[6]
During the Jihad, a Federated Suns repair shipyard in orbit of Firgrove named Clyde Shipyards began building the ancient design once more for the AFFS. At the dawn of the IlClan Era they were still producing them. It appears than at least some newly fabricated was to be assigned to the Syrtis Scourge.[2] [3][7]
Armament[edit]
The Colossus carries a dizzying array of weaponry, both to protect itself and provide fire support for its RCT. Located in the nose of the ship are two Arrow IV artillery systems, which can only be used when the ship is grounded. Joining them are two Gauss rifles, two ER PPCs and an ER Large Laser with four medium lasers. Covering its fore left and right firing arcs are two LRM-20s, an ER PPC and an ER Large Laser with four medium lasers, with the same setup covering the rear firing arcs. Protecting the aft of the ship are two ER Large Lasers with four medium lasers. All four LRM-20s are fitted with Artemis IV fire control systems, and the ship's ammunition complement includes 30 Arrow IV missiles, 96 LRM-20 missiles, and 96 Gauss Rifle rounds.[1][2]
Cargo[edit]
The Colossus is equipped with four Cargo Bays, designed to carry elements of a Regimental Combat Team and its equipment to the battlefield. The first bay is a dedicated vehicle bay, able to carry 72 heavy vehicles, and is serviced by two doors. The second bay carries 36 BattleMechs able to enter and exit through four doors. The third bay is dedicated to transporting infantry, normally twelve foot platoons, also with four access doors. The last bay is reserved for general supplies, with a capacity of 726 tons.[1][2]
Variants[edit]
- Colossus 2660
- There are two known build standards of the Colossus; the original variant and the upgraded version introduced in 2760. The original Colossus 2660 was largely identical to the Colossus 2760, except that it mounted standard PPCs rather than the ER PPCs of the later variant. BV (2.0) = 7,084[8]
Named Vessels[edit]
(See List of named Colossus-class DropShips)
Gallery[edit]
Original Colossus from TRO:3026 Revised
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Technical Readout: 3026 Revised, p. 122: "Colossus DropShip Profile"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 Technical Readout: 3075, p. 198: "Colossus Ship Profile"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Objectives: Federated Suns, p. 27: "Industrial Systems [Periphery March]"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Colossus (DropShip class)
- ↑ Combat Operations, p. 107
- ↑ Lawyers, Guns, & Money, p.??[citation needed]
- ↑ The Damocles Sanction, ch. 6
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 88