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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
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The Block II '''''Davion'''''-class destroyer was designed as an upgrade on the [[Davion I (WarShip)|Block I ''Davion'']]-class destroyer – a mediocre vessel poorly designed due to bureaucratic corruption. | The Block II '''''Davion'''''-class destroyer was designed as an upgrade on the [[Davion I (WarShip)|Block I ''Davion'']]-class destroyer – a mediocre vessel poorly designed due to bureaucratic corruption. | ||
Because of the improvements to the overall design, the Block II ''Davion'' was able to serve the navies of the [[Federated Suns]] for nearly 300 years. | Because of the improvements to the overall design, the Block II ''Davion'' was able to serve the navies of the [[Federated Suns]] for nearly 300 years. | ||
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==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
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The Block II ''Davion'' may have been an improvement on the Block I, especially in regards to armor and transport capabilities, however, it is not significantly better armed. For naval engagements, the Block II exclusively features massive number of naval autocannons. This choice is quite short-sighted, considering the class’s intended role – conducting long, independent missions. Though powerful, the ammunition-dependence of the ''Davion II'' meant that the ship would never quite fulfill its mission adequately. | The Block II ''Davion'' may have been an improvement on the Block I, especially in regards to armor and transport capabilities, however, it is not significantly better armed. For naval engagements, the Block II exclusively features massive number of naval autocannons. This choice is quite short-sighted, considering the class’s intended role – conducting long, independent missions. Though powerful, the ammunition-dependence of the ''Davion II'' meant that the ship would never quite fulfill its mission adequately. | ||
However, ''Davion II''s are much better able to defend themselves against smaller craft, with a fearsome array of energy weapons and long-range missiles. The ability to transport many AeroSpace Fighters also helps the long-term survivability of Block II ''Davions'' against smaller adversaries. | However, ''Davion II''s are much better able to defend themselves against smaller craft, with a fearsome array of energy weapons and long-range missiles. The ability to transport many AeroSpace Fighters also helps the long-term survivability of Block II ''Davions'' against smaller adversaries. | ||
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==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
+ | An improvement on the Block I ''Davion'', the Block II ''Davion'' has two [[Docking Collar|DropShip rings]] and two cargo bays, capable of transporting a wing of [[AeroSpace Fighter]]s and ~72,000 tons of cargo. | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
+ | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'', pp 204-205 | ||
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[[Category:WarShips]] | [[Category:WarShips]] | ||
[[Category:Federated Suns WarShips]] | [[Category:Federated Suns WarShips]] | ||
[[Category:Lost WarShips]] | [[Category:Lost WarShips]] |
Revision as of 19:45, 10 January 2010
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Davion | |
Production information | |
Manufacturer | |
Introduced | 2552 |
Use | Destroyer |
Tech Base | Star League |
Cost | 3,766,058,000 C-bills |
Technical specifications | |
Mass | 580,000 tons |
Length | 685 m |
Sail Diameter | |
Fuel | 5,000 tons |
Burn Rate | |
Safe Thrust | |
Top Thrust | 6 |
Sail Integrity | |
KF Drive Integrity | |
LF Battery | No |
Armament | 10 x NAC/25s 4 x NAC/30s 2 x NAC/40s 16 x PPCs 16 x Large Lasers 42 x Medium Lasers 16 x LRM-15s |
Armor | 623.5 tons of Ferro-Carbide |
DropShip Capacity | 2 |
Crew | 405 |
Grav Decks | 2 x 65 meter diameter |
Escape Pods/Life Boats | 30/24 |
Heat Sinks | 1,000 Double Heat Sinks |
Structural Integrity | |
BV (1.0) | 144,353 |
BV (2.0) | ??? |
Contents
Description
The Block II Davion-class destroyer was designed as an upgrade on the Block I Davion-class destroyer – a mediocre vessel poorly designed due to bureaucratic corruption.
Because of the improvements to the overall design, the Block II Davion was able to serve the navies of the Federated Suns for nearly 300 years.
Armament
The Block II Davion may have been an improvement on the Block I, especially in regards to armor and transport capabilities, however, it is not significantly better armed. For naval engagements, the Block II exclusively features massive number of naval autocannons. This choice is quite short-sighted, considering the class’s intended role – conducting long, independent missions. Though powerful, the ammunition-dependence of the Davion II meant that the ship would never quite fulfill its mission adequately.
However, Davion IIs are much better able to defend themselves against smaller craft, with a fearsome array of energy weapons and long-range missiles. The ability to transport many AeroSpace Fighters also helps the long-term survivability of Block II Davions against smaller adversaries.
Cargo
An improvement on the Block I Davion, the Block II Davion has two DropShip rings and two cargo bays, capable of transporting a wing of AeroSpace Fighters and ~72,000 tons of cargo.
Sources
- Technical Readout: 3057 Revised, pp 204-205