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{{InfoBoxDropShip | {{InfoBoxDropShip | ||
| image = Dictator.jpg | | image = Dictator.jpg | ||
− | | name = Czar | + | | name = ''Czar'' |
| manufacturer = [[Deimos Clipperships]] | | manufacturer = [[Deimos Clipperships]] | ||
− | | production year=2462 | + | | production year =2462 |
− | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5626/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | + | | year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5626/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| Use = Combat Transport | | Use = Combat Transport | ||
− | | Type = Civilian | + | | Type = Civilian Spheroid |
| Tech Base = Inner Sphere (Primitive) | | Tech Base = Inner Sphere (Primitive) | ||
| Mass = 6,400 | | Mass = 6,400 | ||
| Structural Integrity = 7 | | Structural Integrity = 7 | ||
− | | Length = 82 | + | | Length = 82 |
− | | Width = 82 | + | | Width = 82 |
− | | Height = 99 | + | | Height = 99 |
− | | Drive System = [[Fusion | + | | Drive System = [[Fusion engine]] |
− | | Safe Thrust = | + | | Safe Thrust = 1.5g |
− | | Maximum Thrust = | + | | Maximum Thrust = 2.5g |
| Fuel (tons) = 150 tons | | Fuel (tons) = 150 tons | ||
| Fuel (days) = 3.37 | | Fuel (days) = 3.37 | ||
− | | Armament = | + | | Armament = <span></span> |
+ | * 12x [[large laser]] | ||
+ | * 24x [[medium laser]] | ||
| Armor = [[Primitive Armor|Primitive DropShip Armor]] | | Armor = [[Primitive Armor|Primitive DropShip Armor]] | ||
− | | Crew = 9 | + | | Crew = 9 officers<br/> 35 enlisted/non-rated<br/> 10 gunners<br/> 1,013 bay personnel |
| Passengers = | | Passengers = | ||
| Heat Sinks = 112 | | Heat Sinks = 112 | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
− | The '''''Czar''''' | + | The '''''Czar'''''-class was an early multirole military [[DropShip]] which first entered service with the [[Terran Hegemony]] in [[2468]]. It was one of the very first proper DropShips in a technical sense. Like the ''[[Clippership V]]'', it was developed within a decade of the invention of a functional [[Hardpoint]] and [[Docking Collar]] coupling, based on the proven ''[[Clippership IV]]'' hull that had been used for the prototype for these new technologies (''[[Nimbus III]]''). (In the case of the ''Czar'' this was in response to a [[HAF]] Request for Proposals.) |
− | ''Czar'' | + | The military career of the ''Czar'' would begin as standard Combat Transport for Hegemony's regiments used for invasions, carried on the new ''[[Liberty (JumpShip class)|Liberty]]'' class of JumpShips. It would soldier on through the centuries, which would include serving in the [[SLDF]]. After being decommissioned from military service, the ship would linger on well after the fall of the [[Star League]] in civilian service with a few ancient survivors still active as of [[3079]].<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 3'', pp. 14, 30: Czar - Background information</ref> |
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+ | It should be noted that the ''Czar'', despite being a military design, is constructed to Civilian Spheroid DropShip standards, as opposed to the more rugged Military DropShip standards. | ||
==Armament & Capacities== | ==Armament & Capacities== | ||
− | The design armed with only energy weapons, each of its weapons bays | + | The design is armed with only energy weapons, each of its weapons bays being fitted with two large lasers and four [[medium laser]]s. |
− | Twenty- | + | Twenty-five tons of primitive grade of military armor is used to protect the DropShip's hull from enemy fire. |
− | As one of its features, the ship has the ability to be reconfigured to carry various military formations. Initially, it was configured for Infantry battalions, but decades later it could be configured carry battalion of [[ | + | As one of its features, the ship has the ability to be reconfigured to carry various military formations. Initially, it was configured for Infantry battalions, but decades later it could be configured to carry a battalion of [[Combat Vehicle|armor]] and [[mechanized infantry]].<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 3'', pp. 14, 30: Czar - Weapons and Capacities</ref> |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
− | *Bay 1 - [[Small Craft]] (1) - 1 door<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 3'', p. 14 Czar - Cargo bay information</ref> | + | * Bay 1 - [[Small Craft]] (1) - 1 door<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 3'', p. 14: Czar - Cargo bay information</ref> |
− | *Bay 2 - Infantry (18 Foot Platoons) - 1 doors | + | * Bay 2 - Infantry (18 Foot Platoons) - 1 doors |
− | *Bay 3 - Infantry (18 Foot Platoons) - 1 doors | + | * Bay 3 - Infantry (18 Foot Platoons) - 1 doors |
− | *Bay 4 - Cargo (1,900 tons) - 2 doors | + | * Bay 4 - Cargo (1,900 tons) - 2 doors |
− | *Bay 5 - Cargo (1,900 tons) - 2 doors | + | * Bay 5 - Cargo (1,900 tons) - 2 doors |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
− | + | Besides the possibility to reconfigure the cargo decks, a number of ''Czar''s were modified to carry an armor battalion (4 [[BattleMech]] [[lance]]s and a company of light armor).<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 3'', p. 14: Czar - Listed Variants & Alternate Configurations of the Cargo Bays</ref> | |
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==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
− | The ''Czar'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 3'', p. 14 Design Quirks</ref> | + | The ''Czar'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 3'', p. 14: Design Quirks</ref> |
* [[Difficult to Maintain]] | * [[Difficult to Maintain]] | ||
* [[Docking Arms]] | * [[Docking Arms]] | ||
* [[Improved Targeting|Improved Targeting (Short Range)]] | * [[Improved Targeting|Improved Targeting (Short Range)]] | ||
* [[Sensor Ghosts]] | * [[Sensor Ghosts]] | ||
− | * [[Atmospheric Flight | + | * [[Atmospheric Flight Instability]] |
* [[Obsolete|Obsolete/2740]] | * [[Obsolete|Obsolete/2740]] | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
− | As of this writing, the ''Czar' | + | * As of this writing, the ''Czar''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s variants and its civilian sister ship, ''Clippership IV'' & ''V'' have no published record sheets. Nor does the ''Czar'' featured in ''PDF Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives Vol. III'' have a Battle Value assigned. |
− | + | * The image of the ''Czar'' was originally used with ''[[Dictator]]''-class DropShip. | |
− | The image of the Czar was originally used with Dictator | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:DropShip classes]] | [[Category:DropShip classes]] | ||
[[Category:Inner Sphere DropShip classes]] | [[Category:Inner Sphere DropShip classes]] | ||
− | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Civilian DropShip classes]] |
[[Category:Primitive DropShip classes]] | [[Category:Primitive DropShip classes]] | ||
[[Category:Spheroid DropShip classes]] | [[Category:Spheroid DropShip classes]] | ||
[[Category:Transport DropShip classes]] | [[Category:Transport DropShip classes]] |
Latest revision as of 23:38, 1 September 2023
Czar | |
Production information | |
Manufacturer | Deimos Clipperships |
Production Year | 2462[1] |
Use | Combat Transport |
Type | Civilian Spheroid |
Tech Base | Inner Sphere (Primitive) |
Technical specifications | |
Mass | 6,400 tons |
Structural Integrity | 7 |
Length | 82 meters |
Width | 82 meters |
Height | 99 meters |
Drive System | Fusion engine |
Safe Thrust | 1.5g |
Max Thrust | 2.5g |
Fuel (tons) | 150 tons |
Fuel (days) | 3.37 |
Armament |
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Armor | Primitive DropShip Armor |
Crew | 9 officers 35 enlisted/non-rated 10 gunners 1,013 bay personnel |
Heat Sinks | 112 |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Czar-class was an early multirole military DropShip which first entered service with the Terran Hegemony in 2468. It was one of the very first proper DropShips in a technical sense. Like the Clippership V, it was developed within a decade of the invention of a functional Hardpoint and Docking Collar coupling, based on the proven Clippership IV hull that had been used for the prototype for these new technologies (Nimbus III). (In the case of the Czar this was in response to a HAF Request for Proposals.)
The military career of the Czar would begin as standard Combat Transport for Hegemony's regiments used for invasions, carried on the new Liberty class of JumpShips. It would soldier on through the centuries, which would include serving in the SLDF. After being decommissioned from military service, the ship would linger on well after the fall of the Star League in civilian service with a few ancient survivors still active as of 3079.[2]
It should be noted that the Czar, despite being a military design, is constructed to Civilian Spheroid DropShip standards, as opposed to the more rugged Military DropShip standards.
Armament & Capacities[edit]
The design is armed with only energy weapons, each of its weapons bays being fitted with two large lasers and four medium lasers. Twenty-five tons of primitive grade of military armor is used to protect the DropShip's hull from enemy fire.
As one of its features, the ship has the ability to be reconfigured to carry various military formations. Initially, it was configured for Infantry battalions, but decades later it could be configured to carry a battalion of armor and mechanized infantry.[3]
Cargo[edit]
- Bay 1 - Small Craft (1) - 1 door[4]
- Bay 2 - Infantry (18 Foot Platoons) - 1 doors
- Bay 3 - Infantry (18 Foot Platoons) - 1 doors
- Bay 4 - Cargo (1,900 tons) - 2 doors
- Bay 5 - Cargo (1,900 tons) - 2 doors
Variants[edit]
Besides the possibility to reconfigure the cargo decks, a number of Czars were modified to carry an armor battalion (4 BattleMech lances and a company of light armor).[5]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Czar is subject to the following Design Quirks:[6]
- Difficult to Maintain
- Docking Arms
- Improved Targeting (Short Range)
- Sensor Ghosts
- Atmospheric Flight Instability
- Obsolete/2740
Notes[edit]
- As of this writing, the Czar's variants and its civilian sister ship, Clippership IV & V have no published record sheets. Nor does the Czar featured in PDF Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives Vol. III have a Battle Value assigned.
- The image of the Czar was originally used with Dictator-class DropShip.
References[edit]
- ↑ MUL online date for the Czar
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 3, pp. 14, 30: Czar - Background information
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 3, pp. 14, 30: Czar - Weapons and Capacities
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 3, p. 14: Czar - Cargo bay information
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 3, p. 14: Czar - Listed Variants & Alternate Configurations of the Cargo Bays
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 3, p. 14: Design Quirks