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Line 6: | Use = Destroyer | Use = Destroyer | Tech Base = [[Star League]] | Tech Base = [[Star League]] − | Cost = 1,893,822,000 C-bills{{cn}} + | Cost = 1,893,822,000 C-bills | Introduced = [[2711]]<ref name="BSs54">''BattleSpace'' sourcebook, p. 54</ref> | Introduced = [[2711]]<ref name="BSs54">''BattleSpace'' sourcebook, p. 54</ref> | production year=2711 | production year=2711 − | year reference= <ref name=MUL>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4136/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> + | year reference= <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4136/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | Mass = 620,000 tons<ref name=TRO:3057Rp138>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', p. 138: "Essex Profile"</ref> | Mass = 620,000 tons<ref name=TRO:3057Rp138>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', p. 138: "Essex Profile"</ref> | Length = 615 meters | Length = 615 meters Line 40:
Line 40: | Grav Decks = 1 x 55 meters diameter | Grav Decks = 1 x 55 meters diameter | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 6/6 | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 6/6 − | Heat Sinks = 746 [[double heat sinks|double]] + | Heat Sinks = 746 double (1,492) | Structural Integrity = 60 | Structural Integrity = 60 | BV (1.0) = 62,357<ref name="TRO:3057Rp138"/><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 291</ref> | BV (1.0) = 62,357<ref name="TRO:3057Rp138"/><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 291</ref> Line 49:
Line 49: The second class of [[WarShip]] to bear the name, the '''''Essex'''''-class destroyer (also known as '''''Essex II''''') was designed in response to the [[Star League]] Navy's request for a quick destroyer that could also make sustained voyages far from support, replacing the older ''[[Baron (WarShip class)|Baron]]'', ''[[Carson (WarShip class)|Carson]]'', and the ''[[Naga (WarShip class)|Naga]]''-class which had in turn replaced the original [[HAF]] era ''[[Essex I]]''-class in [[2645]].<ref name="TRO:3057Rp138"/> The second class of [[WarShip]] to bear the name, the '''''Essex'''''-class destroyer (also known as '''''Essex II''''') was designed in response to the [[Star League]] Navy's request for a quick destroyer that could also make sustained voyages far from support, replacing the older ''[[Baron (WarShip class)|Baron]]'', ''[[Carson (WarShip class)|Carson]]'', and the ''[[Naga (WarShip class)|Naga]]''-class which had in turn replaced the original [[HAF]] era ''[[Essex I]]''-class in [[2645]].<ref name="TRO:3057Rp138"/> − The modern SLS ''Essex'' slipped its moorings from the [[Mitchell Vehicles]] shipyards above [[Graham IV]] in late [[2711]]. Because its designers had wished to emphasize the vessel's swiftness and reliability, they had given it three compact and dependable [[lnterSystem Class VII]] [[Interplanetary Drive System|engines]], built by the [[Saro Company]] of [[Keid]], which produce great thrust. The ship's computer systems were built by the [[Nirasaki Computers Collective]], allowing the ''Essex''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s crew to do everything from monitor remote surveillance satellites to orchestrating corvette squadrons.<ref name="TRO:3057Rp138"/> The class's [[Diamond Green Combat Computer]] was simple and reliable, prized traits among the SLDF admirals. Mitchell Vehicles began upgrading the systems in the 2740s to their [[Diamond Plum]] combat computer, which was able to handle more coordinated tasks and targets for the ship's weapons but required specialized training.<ref name=TRO2750-128/> + The modern SLS ''Essex'' slipped its moorings from the [[Mitchell Vehicles]] shipyards above [[Graham IV]] in late [[2711]]. Because its designers had wished to emphasize the vessel's swiftness and reliability, they had given it three compact and dependable [[lnterSystem Class VII]] engines, built by the [[Saro Company]] of [[Keid]], which produce great thrust. The ship's computer systems were built by the [[Nirasaki Computers Collective]], allowing the ''Essex''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s crew to do everything from monitor remote surveillance satellites to orchestrating corvette squadrons.<ref name="TRO:3057Rp138"/> The class's [[Diamond Green Combat Computer]] was simple and reliable, prized traits among the SLDF admirals. Mitchell Vehicles began upgrading the systems in the 2740s to their Diamond Plum combat computer, which was able to handle more coordinated tasks and targets for the ship's weapons but required specialized training.<ref name=TRO2750-128/> − However, the ''Essex'' was infamous for its ammunition bays, which were too lightly armored to protect its missiles and autocannon shells adequately, and became quite evident with the destruction of ''Essex'' destroyers in action against [[Periphery]] forces in the [[2730|2730s]] and during the [[Amaris-Kerensky Civil War]]. Of the 300 examples of the class that entered service,<ref name="BSs54"/> less than thirty survived the campaign to liberate [[Terra]], and the bulk of those left with the [[Operation Exodus|Exodus Fleet]].<ref name="TRO:3057Rp138"/> Examples served in the fleets of [[ComStar]], the [[Free Worlds League]], the [[Word of Blake]], as well as various [[Clan]] ''[[touman|toumans]]'' well into the 31st century. + However, the ''Essex'' was noted for its ammunition bays, which were too lightly armored to protect its missiles and autocannon shells adequately, and became quite evident with the destruction of ''Essex'' destroyers in action against [[Periphery]] forces in the [[2730|2730s]] and during the [[Amaris-Kerensky Civil War]]. Of the 300 examples of the class that entered service,<ref name="BSs54"/> less than thirty survived the campaign to liberate [[Terra]], and the bulk of those left with the [[Operation Exodus|Exodus Fleet]].<ref name="TRO:3057Rp138"/> Surviving examples served in the fleets of [[ComStar]], the [[Free Worlds League]], the [[Word of Blake]], as well as various [[Clan]] ''[[touman|toumans]]'' in the 31st century. ==Armament== ==Armament== Line 57:
Line 57: ==Cargo== ==Cargo== − Lacking [[docking collar|docking collars]], the ''Essex'' has the following carrying capabilities: + Lacking [[docking collar|docking collars]], the ''Essex'' has a single 132,634-ton capacity cargo bay, with four [[Small Craft]] bays and a single door, six fighter capacity [[aerospace fighter]] bay located amidships with two entry and exit doors port and starboard. − − * Bay 1: Aerospace Fighters (6), 2 Doors − * Bay 2: Small Craft (4), 2 Doors − * Bay 3: Cargo (132,634 tons), 1 Door ==Variants== ==Variants== − *;Clan : Those vessels that survived the genesis of the [[Star League in Exile]] continue to serve in the Clan ''toumans'', with upgrades beginning in [[2862]]. Beyond a reduction in armor tonnage to 262.5 tons and cargo space to allow the ''Essex'' to carry a [[Star]] of [[OmniFighters]] and an additional 6 small craft, Clan technicians also added a [[Lithium-Fusion Battery]]. The most notable modification is refitting the ships with the advanced [[Athena-3]] computer system. Far superior to those of even the Star League, the Athena-3 can control almost all shipboard functions so a skeleton crew of 25 can operate the vessel. However, in normal use, the computer only monitors the ship's functions with no direct control.<ref name="TRO:3057Rp138"/> + *;Clan : Those vessels that survived the genesis of the [[Star League in Exile]] continue to serve in the Clan ''toumans'', with upgrades beginning in [[2862]]. Beyond a reduction in armor tonnage to 262.5 tons and cargo space to allow the ''Essex'' to carry a [[Star]] of [[OmniFighters]] and an additional 6 small craft, Clan technicians also added a [[Lithium-Fusion Battery]], while the most notable modification is refitting the ships with the advanced [[Athena-3]] computer system. Far superior to even those of the Star League, the Athena-3 can control almost all shipboard functions so a skeleton crew of 25 can operate the vessel. However, in normal use, the computer only monitors the ship's functions with no direct control.<ref name="TRO:3057Rp138"/> ==See Also== ==See Also== Line 78:
Line 74: ==Notes== ==Notes== − *''[[Technical Readout: 2750]]'' give the class's mass as 612,000 tons.<ref name=TRO2750-128/> The [[MUL]] and ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' updates this as above to 620,000 tons.<ref name=MUL/> − ==References== <references/> <references/>
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| Use = Destroyer | | Use = Destroyer | ||
| Tech Base = [[Star League]] | | Tech Base = [[Star League]] | ||
| − | | Cost = 1,893,822,000 C-bills | + | | Cost = 1,893,822,000 C-bills |
| Introduced = [[2711]]<ref name="BSs54">''BattleSpace'' sourcebook, p. 54</ref> | | Introduced = [[2711]]<ref name="BSs54">''BattleSpace'' sourcebook, p. 54</ref> | ||
| production year=2711 | | production year=2711 | ||
| − | | year reference= <ref | + | | year reference= <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4136/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| Mass = 620,000 tons<ref name=TRO:3057Rp138>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', p. 138: "Essex Profile"</ref> | | Mass = 620,000 tons<ref name=TRO:3057Rp138>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', p. 138: "Essex Profile"</ref> | ||
| Length = 615 meters | | Length = 615 meters | ||
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| Grav Decks = 1 x 55 meters diameter | | Grav Decks = 1 x 55 meters diameter | ||
| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 6/6 | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 6/6 | ||
| − | | Heat Sinks = 746 | + | | Heat Sinks = 746 double (1,492) |
| Structural Integrity = 60 | | Structural Integrity = 60 | ||
| BV (1.0) = 62,357<ref name="TRO:3057Rp138"/><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 291</ref> | | BV (1.0) = 62,357<ref name="TRO:3057Rp138"/><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 291</ref> | ||
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The second class of [[WarShip]] to bear the name, the '''''Essex'''''-class destroyer (also known as '''''Essex II''''') was designed in response to the [[Star League]] Navy's request for a quick destroyer that could also make sustained voyages far from support, replacing the older ''[[Baron (WarShip class)|Baron]]'', ''[[Carson (WarShip class)|Carson]]'', and the ''[[Naga (WarShip class)|Naga]]''-class which had in turn replaced the original [[HAF]] era ''[[Essex I]]''-class in [[2645]].<ref name="TRO:3057Rp138"/> | The second class of [[WarShip]] to bear the name, the '''''Essex'''''-class destroyer (also known as '''''Essex II''''') was designed in response to the [[Star League]] Navy's request for a quick destroyer that could also make sustained voyages far from support, replacing the older ''[[Baron (WarShip class)|Baron]]'', ''[[Carson (WarShip class)|Carson]]'', and the ''[[Naga (WarShip class)|Naga]]''-class which had in turn replaced the original [[HAF]] era ''[[Essex I]]''-class in [[2645]].<ref name="TRO:3057Rp138"/> | ||
| − | The modern SLS ''Essex'' slipped its moorings from the [[Mitchell Vehicles]] shipyards above [[Graham IV]] in late [[2711]]. Because its designers had wished to emphasize the vessel's swiftness and reliability, they had given it three compact and dependable [[lnterSystem Class VII]] | + | The modern SLS ''Essex'' slipped its moorings from the [[Mitchell Vehicles]] shipyards above [[Graham IV]] in late [[2711]]. Because its designers had wished to emphasize the vessel's swiftness and reliability, they had given it three compact and dependable [[lnterSystem Class VII]] engines, built by the [[Saro Company]] of [[Keid]], which produce great thrust. The ship's computer systems were built by the [[Nirasaki Computers Collective]], allowing the ''Essex''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s crew to do everything from monitor remote surveillance satellites to orchestrating corvette squadrons.<ref name="TRO:3057Rp138"/> The class's [[Diamond Green Combat Computer]] was simple and reliable, prized traits among the SLDF admirals. Mitchell Vehicles began upgrading the systems in the 2740s to their Diamond Plum combat computer, which was able to handle more coordinated tasks and targets for the ship's weapons but required specialized training.<ref name=TRO2750-128/> |
| − | However, the ''Essex'' was | + | However, the ''Essex'' was noted for its ammunition bays, which were too lightly armored to protect its missiles and autocannon shells adequately, and became quite evident with the destruction of ''Essex'' destroyers in action against [[Periphery]] forces in the [[2730|2730s]] and during the [[Amaris-Kerensky Civil War]]. Of the 300 examples of the class that entered service,<ref name="BSs54"/> less than thirty survived the campaign to liberate [[Terra]], and the bulk of those left with the [[Operation Exodus|Exodus Fleet]].<ref name="TRO:3057Rp138"/> Surviving examples served in the fleets of [[ComStar]], the [[Free Worlds League]], the [[Word of Blake]], as well as various [[Clan]] ''[[touman|toumans]]'' in the 31st century. |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
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==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | Lacking [[docking collar|docking collars]], the ''Essex'' has | + | Lacking [[docking collar|docking collars]], the ''Essex'' has a single 132,634-ton capacity cargo bay, with four [[Small Craft]] bays and a single door, six fighter capacity [[aerospace fighter]] bay located amidships with two entry and exit doors port and starboard. |
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;Clan : Those vessels that survived the genesis of the [[Star League in Exile]] continue to serve in the Clan ''toumans'', with upgrades beginning in [[2862]]. Beyond a reduction in armor tonnage to 262.5 tons and cargo space to allow the ''Essex'' to carry a [[Star]] of [[OmniFighters]] and an additional 6 small craft, Clan technicians also added a [[Lithium-Fusion Battery]] | + | *;Clan : Those vessels that survived the genesis of the [[Star League in Exile]] continue to serve in the Clan ''toumans'', with upgrades beginning in [[2862]]. Beyond a reduction in armor tonnage to 262.5 tons and cargo space to allow the ''Essex'' to carry a [[Star]] of [[OmniFighters]] and an additional 6 small craft, Clan technicians also added a [[Lithium-Fusion Battery]], while the most notable modification is refitting the ships with the advanced [[Athena-3]] computer system. Far superior to even those of the Star League, the Athena-3 can control almost all shipboard functions so a skeleton crew of 25 can operate the vessel. However, in normal use, the computer only monitors the ship's functions with no direct control.<ref name="TRO:3057Rp138"/> |
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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