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{{InfoBoxDropShip | {{InfoBoxDropShip | ||
| − | | image = Confederate | + | | image = Confederate TRO2750.jpg |
| − | | name = Confederate | + | | name = ''Confederate'' |
| − | | manufacturer = [[Kong Interstellar Corporation|Kong Interstellar]] | + | | manufacturer = [[Kong Interstellar Corporation|Kong Interstellar]]<ref name=TRO2750148>''Technical Readout: 2750'', pp. 148-149, "Confederate"</ref> |
| production year=2602 | | production year=2602 | ||
| − | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3986/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | + | | year reference=<ref name=MUL>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3986/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| Use = [['Mech]]/[[ASF]] Carrier | | Use = [['Mech]]/[[ASF]] Carrier | ||
| Type = Spheroid | | Type = Spheroid | ||
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | ||
| − | | Mass = 1, | + | | Cost = 147,519,120<ref name=MUL/> |
| + | | Mass = 1,900<ref name=TRO3057r72>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', pp. 72-73</ref> | ||
| Structural Integrity = 10 | | Structural Integrity = 10 | ||
| Length = 32.6 | | Length = 32.6 | ||
| Width = 36.4 | | Width = 36.4 | ||
| Height = 32.6 | | Height = 32.6 | ||
| − | | Drive System = Thordan 650X | + | | Drive System = [[Thordan 650X]] |
| Safe Thrust = 2 g | | Safe Thrust = 2 g | ||
| Maximum Thrust = 3 g | | Maximum Thrust = 3 g | ||
| Fuel (tons) = 135 tons | | Fuel (tons) = 135 tons | ||
| Fuel (days) = 73.4 days | | Fuel (days) = 73.4 days | ||
| − | | Armament = 14x [[Large Laser]] | + | | Armament = <span></span> |
| − | | Armor = Ferro-Tile 87 < | + | * 14x [[Large Laser]] |
| − | + | * 20x [[medium laser]] | |
| + | | Armor = 36 tons [[Ferro-Tile 87]] [[Armor (Capital)|standard]] | ||
| + | | Crew = 10<ref name=TRO3057r72/> | ||
| + | *2 Officers | ||
| + | *2 Enlisted | ||
| + | *6 Gunners | ||
| + | ---- | ||
| + | (Crew Types)<ref name="BSr63">''BattleSpace'' rulebook, p. 63</ref><br/> | ||
| + | *2 Pilots <br /> | ||
| + | *3 Engineers <br /> | ||
| + | *5 Secondary Engineers | ||
| + | ---- | ||
| + | Bay Personnel: 10 | ||
| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 2/0 | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 2/0 | ||
| − | | Heat Sinks = 92 | + | | Heat Sinks = 92 single |
| − | | BV (1.0) = 2,733<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 209</ref> | + | | BV (1.0) = 2,733<ref name=TRO3057r72/><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 209</ref> |
| − | | BV (2.0) = 3,220 | + | | BV (2.0) = 3,220{{cn}} |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Confederate'''''-class military [[DropShip]] was once the standard [[Lance]] transport of the [[Star League Defense Force]]. | + | The '''''Confederate'''''-class military [[DropShip]] was once the standard [[Lance]] transport of the [[Star League Defense Force]]. Resembling a scaled-down ''[[Union]]'', it was launched in [[2602]] by [[Kong Interstellar]] and served with the SLDF up to the [[Amaris Civil War]]. Many ''Confederate''s took part in [[Aleksandr Kerensky]]'s [[Operation EXODUS|Exodus]], although some stayed behind to serve with the remaining [[Inner Sphere]] militaries. However, the technological decline of the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] meant maintaining the ''Confederate'''s advanced technology difficult, and by [[3057]] only two were reportedly still in service with Inner Sphere militaries. While initially mothballed upon their arrival at the [[Pentagon Worlds]], Kerensky's [[Clans]] would begin reactivating their surviving ''Confederates'' in [[2850]].<ref name=TRO2750148/><ref name=TRO3057r72/><ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3988/confederate-clan MUL entry for the ''Confederate (Clan)'']''</ref> |
| − | The ''Confederate'' used one of the most advanced engine designs of the [[Star League era]], its Thordan 650X engine taking up twenty percent less room and weighing ten percent less than its predecessors. | + | The ''Confederate'' used one of the most advanced engine designs of the [[Star League era]], its Thordan 650X engine taking up twenty percent less room and weighing ten percent less than its predecessors. While "austere," the vessel's layout makes living conditions on a ''Confederate'' less cramped than a comparable DropShip, and allows its cargo bays more versatility in carrying either [[BattleMechs]], [[aerospace fighters]], or a combination of both, along with general cargo.<ref name=TRO2750148/><ref name=TRO3057r72/> |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | With a | + | With a loadout of fourteen [[Thunderbolt DT]] Large Lasers and twenty [[Hammon]] medium lasers, the Confederate lacks the diverse armament and punch of other DropShips such as the ''[[Leopard]]''. However, its 36 tons of armor offer far superior protection, and the nature of its energy weapons ensures that ammunition is never an issue. This, coupled with the ''Confederate's'' efficient use of fuel, makes it a very self-sufficient vehicle capable of extended independent operations.<ref name=TRO3057r72/> |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | The ''Confederate'' has three [[ | + | The ''Confederate'' has three [[cargo bay|bays]]; the first and second carry the six fighting machines, each with their own ingress/egress door. The Star League-produced ''Confederate'' can transport either a reinforced lance of six BattleMechs or a standard lance of four and two Aerospace fighters. The third is used for cargo, has one door, and holds up to 64 tons of cargo.<ref name=TRO3057r72/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;Clan : Despite their advancement in technology, the Clans made very few modifications to the ''Confederate''. | + | *;2703: The modified ''Confederate'' able to carry a lance of aerospace fighters in addition to four BattleMechs was unveiled starting in [[2703]].<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3987/confederate-2703 MUL entry for the ''Confederate (2703)'']''</ref> |
| + | |||
| + | *;Clan : Despite their advancement in technology, the Clans made very few modifications to the ''Confederate''. The only difference is that it is designed to carry a [[Star]] of five [[OmniMechs]], divided between the first and second bays, with the third given two doors for spare parts in the 214-ton cargo bay. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | In German products the unit's proper name was translated to '''Konföderation''', which | + | * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Konföderation''''', which translates to ''Confederation''. |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | Confederate TRO2750.jpg|Original ''Confederate'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 2750|TRO:2750]]'' | |
| − | + | Confederate (Clan) TRO3057r.png|Clan refit ''Confederate'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3057|TRO:3057]]'' | |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' | + | * ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 2750]]'' | + | * ''[[BattleSpace]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 2750]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' | ||
Latest revision as of 12:50, 19 April 2024
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| Confederate | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Kong Interstellar[1] |
| Production Year | 2602[2] |
| Use | 'Mech/ASF Carrier |
| Type | Spheroid |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 1,900[3] tons |
| Structural Integrity | 10 |
| Length | 32.6 meters |
| Width | 36.4 meters |
| Height | 32.6 meters |
| Drive System | Thordan 650X |
| Safe Thrust | 2 g |
| Max Thrust | 3 g |
| Fuel (tons) | 135 tons |
| Fuel (days) | 73.4 days |
| Armament |
|
| Armor | 36 tons Ferro-Tile 87 standard |
| Crew | 10[3]
(Crew Types)[4]
Bay Personnel: 10 |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 2/0 |
| Heat Sinks | 92 single |
| BV (1.0) | 2,733[3][5] |
| BV (2.0) | 3,220[citation needed] |
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Description[edit]
The Confederate-class military DropShip was once the standard Lance transport of the Star League Defense Force. Resembling a scaled-down Union, it was launched in 2602 by Kong Interstellar and served with the SLDF up to the Amaris Civil War. Many Confederates took part in Aleksandr Kerensky's Exodus, although some stayed behind to serve with the remaining Inner Sphere militaries. However, the technological decline of the Succession Wars meant maintaining the Confederate's advanced technology difficult, and by 3057 only two were reportedly still in service with Inner Sphere militaries. While initially mothballed upon their arrival at the Pentagon Worlds, Kerensky's Clans would begin reactivating their surviving Confederates in 2850.[1][3][6]
The Confederate used one of the most advanced engine designs of the Star League era, its Thordan 650X engine taking up twenty percent less room and weighing ten percent less than its predecessors. While "austere," the vessel's layout makes living conditions on a Confederate less cramped than a comparable DropShip, and allows its cargo bays more versatility in carrying either BattleMechs, aerospace fighters, or a combination of both, along with general cargo.[1][3]
Armament[edit]
With a loadout of fourteen Thunderbolt DT Large Lasers and twenty Hammon medium lasers, the Confederate lacks the diverse armament and punch of other DropShips such as the Leopard. However, its 36 tons of armor offer far superior protection, and the nature of its energy weapons ensures that ammunition is never an issue. This, coupled with the Confederate's efficient use of fuel, makes it a very self-sufficient vehicle capable of extended independent operations.[3]
Cargo[edit]
The Confederate has three bays; the first and second carry the six fighting machines, each with their own ingress/egress door. The Star League-produced Confederate can transport either a reinforced lance of six BattleMechs or a standard lance of four and two Aerospace fighters. The third is used for cargo, has one door, and holds up to 64 tons of cargo.[3]
Variants[edit]
See also[edit]
Notes[edit]
- In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Konföderation, which translates to Confederation.
Gallery[edit]
_TRO3057r.png)
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Technical Readout: 2750, pp. 148-149, "Confederate"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Confederate
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 Technical Readout: 3057 Revised, pp. 72-73
- ↑ BattleSpace rulebook, p. 63
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 209
- ↑ MUL entry for the Confederate (Clan)
- ↑ MUL entry for the Confederate (2703)