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| manufacturer = [[O'Neil Yards]]<ref name="tro3085s38">''Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental'', p. 38</ref> | | manufacturer = [[O'Neil Yards]]<ref name="tro3085s38">''Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental'', p. 38</ref> | ||
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Based on a ''[[Gazelle]]'' hull, the '''''Dragau''''' is the testbed used by the [[Word of Blake]] to evaluate their Caspar II SDS control system. The [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] [[Caspar II Advanced Smart Robotic Control System]] worked exactly as the Word hoped, coordinating attacks through their command ships. In addition, their lack of a crew allowed them to maintain impossibly high speeds, perform maneuvers that would kill the crew of a manned vessel, and maximize their armor protection. Equipped with heavy ferro-aluminum armor weighing as much as a ''[[Crusader]]'', this heavy armor allowed the ''Dragau''s deployed by the Word to withstand hostile weapons fire and stay in the fight longer. This armor protection was supplemented by the ECM effect of the Caspar II ASRCS.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 197</ref> | Based on a ''[[Gazelle]]'' hull, the '''''Dragau''''' is the testbed used by the [[Word of Blake]] to evaluate their Caspar II SDS control system. The [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] [[Caspar II Advanced Smart Robotic Control System]] worked exactly as the Word hoped, coordinating attacks through their command ships. In addition, their lack of a crew allowed them to maintain impossibly high speeds, perform maneuvers that would kill the crew of a manned vessel, and maximize their armor protection. Equipped with heavy ferro-aluminum armor weighing as much as a ''[[Crusader]]'', this heavy armor allowed the ''Dragau''s deployed by the Word to withstand hostile weapons fire and stay in the fight longer. This armor protection was supplemented by the ECM effect of the Caspar II ASRCS.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 197</ref> | ||
| − | The ''Dragau'' is a very effective weapons platform. During the final battle for [[Terra]] a wounded ''Dragau'' destroyed the ISS ''Excalibur''. As part of the ''Dragau''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s live-fire testing during the [[Wolf's Dragoons]] assault on Mars, the ''Dragau'' destroyed most of the Dragoons' aerospace and WarShip support. | + | The ''Dragau'' is a very effective weapons platform. During the final battle for [[Terra]] a wounded ''Dragau'' destroyed the [[Excalibur (Individual Zechetinu-class WarShip)|ISS ''Excalibur'']]. As part of the ''Dragau''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s live-fire testing during the [[Wolf's Dragoons]] assault on Mars, the ''Dragau'' destroyed most of the Dragoons' aerospace and WarShip support. |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
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As a drone system, the ''Dragau'' has no cargo bays. | As a drone system, the ''Dragau'' has no cargo bays. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Related Designs== |
| − | * | + | * ''[[Dragau II]]'': The redesigned, manned, version of the ''Dragau'' built by the [[Republic of the Sphere]]. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 23:42, 22 February 2024
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| Dragau | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | O'Neil Yards[1] |
| Production Year | 3065[2] |
| Use | Interceptor[3] |
| Type | Military Aerodyne |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere Advanced[3] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 2500 tons |
| Structural Integrity | 15 |
| Length | 90 meters |
| Width | 70 meters |
| Height | 20 meters |
| Safe Thrust | 4.5 g |
| Max Thrust | 7 g |
| Fuel (tons) | 174[3] |
| Fuel (days) | |
| Armament |
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| Armor | 66 tons heavy ferro-aluminum[4] |
| Crew | 0 |
| Passengers | 0 |
| Heat Sinks | 120 double[3] |
| BV (2.0) | 14,358[3] |
Description[edit]
Based on a Gazelle hull, the Dragau is the testbed used by the Word of Blake to evaluate their Caspar II SDS control system. The experimental Caspar II Advanced Smart Robotic Control System worked exactly as the Word hoped, coordinating attacks through their command ships. In addition, their lack of a crew allowed them to maintain impossibly high speeds, perform maneuvers that would kill the crew of a manned vessel, and maximize their armor protection. Equipped with heavy ferro-aluminum armor weighing as much as a Crusader, this heavy armor allowed the Dragaus deployed by the Word to withstand hostile weapons fire and stay in the fight longer. This armor protection was supplemented by the ECM effect of the Caspar II ASRCS.[5]
The Dragau is a very effective weapons platform. During the final battle for Terra a wounded Dragau destroyed the ISS Excalibur. As part of the Dragau's live-fire testing during the Wolf's Dragoons assault on Mars, the Dragau destroyed most of the Dragoons' aerospace and WarShip support.
Armament[edit]
As a proof of concept design, the Dragau is one of the few Word of Blake designs lacking capital and sub-capital weapons. The Dragau instead relies upon its heavy PPCs, heavy Gauss rifles, ER PPCs, and large VSP lasers to shred the armor off enemy units. The Dragau then used its quartet of Artemis IV–enhanced LRM-15 launchers to capitalize on breaches in the enemy unit's armor. In addition, the smaller weapons were more effective at targeting enemy aerospace fighters. The seven anti-missile systems (four forward, three aft) not only protected the Dragau from incoming weapons fire, but thickened WarShip missile defenses.
Cargo[edit]
As a drone system, the Dragau has no cargo bays.
Related Designs[edit]
- Dragau II: The redesigned, manned, version of the Dragau built by the Republic of the Sphere.