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Line 1: + {{stub}} {{infoBoxDropShip {{infoBoxDropShip | image = Dictator.jpg | image = Dictator.jpg − | name = ''Dictator'' + | name = Dictator | manufacturer = [[Di Tron Heavy Industries]] | manufacturer = [[Di Tron Heavy Industries]] − | production year=2600 − | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4077/dictator-standard MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | Use = Mech Carrier | Use = Mech Carrier | Type = Military Spheroid | Type = Military Spheroid | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] + | Introduced = 2600 | Mass = 9,000 | Mass = 9,000 − | Structural Integrity = 12+ | Length = 85 meters − | Length = 85 + | Width = 85 meters − | Width = 85 + | Height = 121.5 meters − | Height = 121.5 | Drive System = | Drive System = − | Safe Thrust = 1.5 g + | Safe Thrust = 3 − | Maximum Thrust = 2.5 g + | Maximum Thrust = 5 | Fuel (tons) = 150 tons | Fuel (tons) = 150 tons | Fuel (days) = 81.52 days | Fuel (days) = 81.52 days − | Armament = <span></span> + | Armament = 11 x [[AC/10]]s <br> 12 x [[Medium Laser]]s <br> 2 x [[Large Laser]]s <br> 4 x [[SRM6]]s <br> 6 x [[LRM 20]]s − * 11x [[AC/10]]+ | Armor = Standard − * 12x [[medium laser]]+ | Crew = 54 + 72 bay personnel − * 2x [[large laser]] − * 4x [[SRM 6]] − * 6x [[LRM 20]] − | Armor = 42 tons, standard − | Crew = 39 + 72 bay personnel | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 4/9 | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 4/9 | Heat Sinks = 109 | Heat Sinks = 109 | BV (1.0) = 4,404 | BV (1.0) = 4,404 − | BV (2.0) = 4,863<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'' p. 194 - BV2 listing.</ref><br>4,802<ref name="RS:3075U-AOWp84"/> + | BV (2.0) = 4,863<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'' p. 194 - BV2 listing.</ref> }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − The '''''Dictator'''''-class military [[DropShip]] was a [[Star League era]] [[BattleMech]] carrier developed for the [[Star League Defense Force]]. The ''Dictator'' was originally designed in response to failings in the SLDF's 'Mech carriers during the [[Reunification War]], with [[Di Tron Heavy Industries]] beginning work on the ship in [[2582]]. However, bureaucratic and technical delays meant it became operational in [[2600]], long after the conflict ended.<ref name=TR26>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', p. 114</ref>+ '''Dictator''' Class DropShip was a Star League era 'Mech Carrier developed for the [[Star League Defense Forces]]. It was developed and built by Di Tron Heavy Industries, the ship dogged by development & bureaucratic delays when it was first started in [[2582]]. Produced in the intent of moving a battalion of BattleMechs, the ship proved to be reliable design. − Lacking fighter bays, the ''Dictator'' is meant to be operated as part of a task force rather than conduct independent operations, with its ability to carry three entire 'Mech companies safely and offload them quickly. Protected by 42 tons of standard armor, the ship proved itself reliable and effective long after production ceased in [[2725]]. The ''Dictator'' was invaluable during [[Second Hidden War|Operation Smother]] in [[2729]], ending the war between [[House Davion]] and [[House Kurita]] quickly.<ref name=TR26/>+ The SLDF deployed the ship as part of Task force instead of independent actions due to its lack of fighter bays and light weaponry. The ship design isolated its 'Mech bays by company size, allowing protect them from damage incurred to the ship. However, heavy equipment and 'Mechs transfers to different decks must be done while the ship is grounded. − Many of this class were destroyed during the [[Amaris Civil War]], and the aging ''Dictator'' was mostly abandoned by SLDF forces taking part in the [[Operation EXODUS|Exodus]] in favor of the newer ''[[Overlord]]''. The very few which survived the first three [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] were in a poor state of repair.<ref name=TR26/> However, by [[3075]] the [[Magistracy of Canopus]] was able to gain possession of a large quantity of ''Dictator'' DropShips in pristine shape.+ The ship production had ceased in [[2725]], where more capable [[Overlord]] class DropShips. + Large quantity of these ships were lost during Star League Civil War, and succession wars almost rendered the design extinct. Many of the survivors seen after the [[Third Succession War]], appear to be in poor repair. − ==Armament== + However, by [[3075]] Periphery nation of Magistracy of Canopus, had possession large quantity of pristine shape. − Two [[medium laser]]s, two [[LRM-20]]s and three [[autocannon/10]]s are mounted in the nose section of the ''Dictator''. Two additional LRM-20s and AC/10s, along with one [[Large Laser]] and two medium lasers, provided coverage across the ship's forward arc. Protecting its rear firing arc are two medium lasers, two [[SRM-6]] missile launchers and another AC/10. The last two medium lasers and AC/10s are mounted in the aft section of the ship. The ''Dictator'' carries 250 rounds for its AC/10s, 120 rounds for the SRM launchers and 144 rounds for the LRM launchers.<ref name="RS:3075U-AOWp84"/>+ + ==Deployment== + The ship service with SLDF from 2600 until end of the Star League era. Among the design's notable uses include its use in [[Operation Smother]]. It used heavily used move SLDF force stop fighting between Draconis Combine & Federated Suns in [[2779]]. + + Large amount of the ships were destroyed during the [[Star League Civil War]], Amaris forces in control of the planet's SDS Casper targeted Dictators for destruction during the Hegemony campaign. + + ==Armament & Capacities== + The ship is protected by considerable amount of armor, which is mainly concentrated in the nose. + + Weaponry listings detailed by Weapons Bay. + ===Nose=== + *Two Medium Lasers + *Two LRM 20 Launchers + *Three AC/10 Autocannons + ===Front Right/Left=== + *Two LRM 20 Launchers + *One Large Laser, two Medium Lasers + *Two AC/10 Autocannons + ===Aft Right/Left=== + *Two Medium Lasers + *Two SRM 6 Launchers + *One AC/10 Autocannon + ===Aft=== + *Two Medium Lasers + *Two AC/10 Autocannons ==Cargo== ==Cargo== − The ''Dictator'' has four cargo bays in total, with three dedicated to carrying a company of 12 'Mechs each. Stacked atop each other, each bay is isolated with its own drop mechanism, access ramp and door. While this provides excellent protection should one bay be compromised, it also means moving cargo between bays is practically impossible unless the ship is grounded. The fourth bay is dedicated to general cargo with a 704 ton capacity.<ref name="RS:3075U-AOWp84">''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 84, "Dictator 2600"</ref>+ *Bay 1: BattleMechs (12) with 1 doors, 1,800.00 + *Bay 2: BattleMechs (12) with 1 doors, 1,800.00 + *Bay 3: BattleMechs (12) with 1 doors, 1,800.00 + *Bay 4: Cargo (1) with 1 doors, 582.00 ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; Command Variant : Introduced in [[2620]], the Command Variant was used to deploy a Regimental Command Company and its Battalion Lances. The ship's third 'Mech bay is converted to carry 18 heavy vehicles, which would be part of the logistic and support elements of the Regiment. This change increased the number of people aboard a Command-variant ''Dictator'' from the original 39 crew and 72 bay personnel by adding a further 120 bay personnel.<ref name="RS:3075U-AOWp85">''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 84, "Dictator (Command)"</ref> One out of ten ''Dictator''s that were produced was a Command variant.<ref name="TRO:3075p198">''Technical Readout: 3075", p. 198, "Dictator"</ref> BV (2.0) = 4,802<ref name="RS:3075U-AOWp85"/> + * Command Variant - Introduced in 2620, the Command Variant was used deploy Regimental Command Company and its Regiment's Battalion Lances. Bay 3's BattleMech Bay converted Vehicle Bay for 18 heavy vehicles, these vehicles would be part of the logistic and support elements of the Regiment. One out of ten Dictators that were produced was a Command variant. − ==Gallery== + ==Notes== − <gallery>+ As of this writing, there is not published record sheets for Dictator. − Dictator.jpg|Original ''Dictator'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised|TRO:3026 Revised]]'' − </gallery> ==References== ==References== <REFERENCES/> <REFERENCES/> − − ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]]'', pp 122-123 * ''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]]'', pp 122-123 * ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'', pp 198-199 * ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'', pp 198-199 − [[Category:DropShip classes]] + [[Category:DropShips|{{PAGENAME}}]] − [[Category:Spheroid DropShip classes]] + [[Category:Spheroid Dropships]] − [[Category:Inner Sphere DropShip classes]] + [[Category:Inner Sphere Dropships]] − [[Category:'Mech Carrier DropShip classes]]+ [[Category:Transport Dropships]] − [[Category:Transport DropShip classes]] + [[Category:Military Dropships]] − [[Category:Military DropShip classes]] + [[Category:Assault Dropships]] − [[Category:SLDF 2750 DropShip classes]]
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| image = Dictator.jpg | | image = Dictator.jpg | ||
| − | | name = | + | | name = Dictator |
| manufacturer = [[Di Tron Heavy Industries]] | | manufacturer = [[Di Tron Heavy Industries]] | ||
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| Use = Mech Carrier | | Use = Mech Carrier | ||
| Type = Military Spheroid | | Type = Military Spheroid | ||
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | ||
| + | | Introduced = 2600 | ||
| Mass = 9,000 | | Mass = 9,000 | ||
| − | + | | Length = 85 meters | |
| − | | Length = 85 | + | | Width = 85 meters |
| − | | Width = 85 | + | | Height = 121.5 meters |
| − | | Height = 121.5 | ||
| Drive System = | | Drive System = | ||
| − | | Safe Thrust = | + | | Safe Thrust = 3 |
| − | | Maximum Thrust = | + | | Maximum Thrust = 5 |
| Fuel (tons) = 150 tons | | Fuel (tons) = 150 tons | ||
| Fuel (days) = 81.52 days | | Fuel (days) = 81.52 days | ||
| − | | Armament = | + | | Armament = 11 x [[AC/10]]s <br> 12 x [[Medium Laser]]s <br> 2 x [[Large Laser]]s <br> 4 x [[SRM6]]s <br> 6 x [[LRM 20]]s |
| − | + | | Armor = Standard | |
| − | + | | Crew = 54 + 72 bay personnel | |
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| − | | Armor = | ||
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| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 4/9 | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 4/9 | ||
| Heat Sinks = 109 | | Heat Sinks = 109 | ||
| BV (1.0) = 4,404 | | BV (1.0) = 4,404 | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = 4,863<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'' p. 194 - BV2 listing.</ref | + | | BV (2.0) = 4,863<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'' p. 194 - BV2 listing.</ref> |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | + | '''Dictator''' Class DropShip was a Star League era 'Mech Carrier developed for the [[Star League Defense Forces]]. It was developed and built by Di Tron Heavy Industries, the ship dogged by development & bureaucratic delays when it was first started in [[2582]]. Produced in the intent of moving a battalion of BattleMechs, the ship proved to be reliable design. | |
| − | + | The SLDF deployed the ship as part of Task force instead of independent actions due to its lack of fighter bays and light weaponry. The ship design isolated its 'Mech bays by company size, allowing protect them from damage incurred to the ship. However, heavy equipment and 'Mechs transfers to different decks must be done while the ship is grounded. | |
| − | + | The ship production had ceased in [[2725]], where more capable [[Overlord]] class DropShips. | |
| + | Large quantity of these ships were lost during Star League Civil War, and succession wars almost rendered the design extinct. Many of the survivors seen after the [[Third Succession War]], appear to be in poor repair. | ||
| − | == | + | However, by [[3075]] Periphery nation of Magistracy of Canopus, had possession large quantity of pristine shape. |
| − | + | ||
| + | ==Deployment== | ||
| + | The ship service with SLDF from 2600 until end of the Star League era. Among the design's notable uses include its use in [[Operation Smother]]. It used heavily used move SLDF force stop fighting between Draconis Combine & Federated Suns in [[2779]]. | ||
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| + | Large amount of the ships were destroyed during the [[Star League Civil War]], Amaris forces in control of the planet's SDS Casper targeted Dictators for destruction during the Hegemony campaign. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Armament & Capacities== | ||
| + | The ship is protected by considerable amount of armor, which is mainly concentrated in the nose. | ||
| + | |||
| + | Weaponry listings detailed by Weapons Bay. | ||
| + | ===Nose=== | ||
| + | *Two Medium Lasers | ||
| + | *Two LRM 20 Launchers | ||
| + | *Three AC/10 Autocannons | ||
| + | ===Front Right/Left=== | ||
| + | *Two LRM 20 Launchers | ||
| + | *One Large Laser, two Medium Lasers | ||
| + | *Two AC/10 Autocannons | ||
| + | ===Aft Right/Left=== | ||
| + | *Two Medium Lasers | ||
| + | *Two SRM 6 Launchers | ||
| + | *One AC/10 Autocannon | ||
| + | ===Aft=== | ||
| + | *Two Medium Lasers | ||
| + | *Two AC/10 Autocannons | ||
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | + | *Bay 1: BattleMechs (12) with 1 doors, 1,800.00 | |
| + | *Bay 2: BattleMechs (12) with 1 doors, 1,800.00 | ||
| + | *Bay 3: BattleMechs (12) with 1 doors, 1,800.00 | ||
| + | *Bay 4: Cargo (1) with 1 doors, 582.00 | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | * | + | * Command Variant - Introduced in 2620, the Command Variant was used deploy Regimental Command Company and its Regiment's Battalion Lances. Bay 3's BattleMech Bay converted Vehicle Bay for 18 heavy vehicles, these vehicles would be part of the logistic and support elements of the Regiment. One out of ten Dictators that were produced was a Command variant. |
| − | == | + | ==Notes== |
| − | + | As of this writing, there is not published record sheets for Dictator. | |
| − | Dictator. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<REFERENCES/> | <REFERENCES/> | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]]'', pp 122-123 | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]]'', pp 122-123 | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'', pp 198-199 | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'', pp 198-199 | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:DropShips|{{PAGENAME}}]] |
| − | [[Category:Spheroid | + | [[Category:Spheroid Dropships]] |
| − | [[Category:Inner Sphere | + | [[Category:Inner Sphere Dropships]] |
| − | + | [[Category:Transport Dropships]] | |
| − | [[Category:Transport | + | [[Category:Military Dropships]] |
| − | [[Category:Military | + | [[Category:Assault Dropships]] |
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