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Line 1: {{InfoBoxWarShip {{InfoBoxWarShip | image = [[Image:Faslane-class.jpg|191px]] | image = [[Image:Faslane-class.jpg|191px]] − | name = ''Faslane'' + | name = Faslane − | manufacturer = [[Titan Yards]] + | manufacturer = [[ComStar]] [[Titan Yards]] | Use = [[Yardship]] | Use = [[Yardship]] | Tech Base = [[Star League]] | Tech Base = [[Star League]] − | Cost = 29,544,794,000 [[C-Bills]]<ref name=MUL/> + | Cost = ??? | Introduced = [[2882]] | Introduced = [[2882]] | production year=2882 | production year=2882 − | year reference=<ref name=MUL>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5802/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> + | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5802/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | Mass = 550,000 tons | Mass = 550,000 tons | Length = 1,810 meters | Length = 1,810 meters − | Sail Diameter = 920 meters + | Sail Diameter = 1,700 m | Safe Thrust = 1 g | Safe Thrust = 1 g | Top Thrust = 1.5 g | Top Thrust = 1.5 g Line 19:
Line 19: | LF Battery = No | LF Battery = No | Armament = Standard: | Armament = Standard: − * 32x [[Extended-Range Large Laser]] + * 32 x [[Extended Range Large Laser]]s − * 16x [[LRM-20]] with [[Artemis IV FCS]] + * 16 x [[LRM-20]]s with [[Artemis IV FCS]] − * 2x [[NAC/10]] + * 2 x [[NAC/10]]s − * 2x [[NAC/20]] + * 2 x [[NAC/20]]s − * 8x [[Medium NPPC]] + * 8 x [[Medium NPPC]]s | Armor = 100 tons [[Ferro-Aluminum]] | Armor = 100 tons [[Ferro-Aluminum]] | DropShip Capacity = 2 | DropShip Capacity = 2 | Crew = 132 crew <br /> 100 passengers | Crew = 132 crew <br /> 100 passengers − | Grav Decks = 2 x 110 meters diameterer + | Grav Decks = 2 (each 110 meters) − | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 10 / 10 + | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 10 escape pods <br /> 10 life boats − | Heat Sinks = 817 [[heat sink|single]] + | Heat Sinks = 817 | Structural Integrity = 95 | Structural Integrity = 95 − | BV (1.0) = + | BV (1.0) = 19,222 − | BV (2.0) = 22,659<ref name=MUL/> + | BV (2.0) = }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − A fairly unusual design based on the [[Star League]]-era ''[[Newgrange]]'' class, the '''''Faslane''-class Yardship''' is built around a massive unpressurized shipyard/repair bay. It essentially performs as a mobile ship repair yard that can dock other starships of up to 2,000,000 tons for repair, maintenance, or construction.<ref name=EC106>''Explorer Corps'', p. 106</ref> + A fairly unusual design based on the [[Star League]]-era ''[[Newgrange]]'' class, the '''''Faslane''-class Yard-Ship''' is built around a massive unpressurized shipyard/repair bay. It essentially performs as a mobile ship repair yard that can dock other starships of up to 2,000,000 tons for repair, maintenance or construction.<ref>''Explorer Corps'', p. 106</ref> − The ''Faslane'' class is arbitrarily considered a [[WarShip]] class because of making use of a [[Compact Kearny-Fuchida Drive]] and its respectable armament that includes naval-class capital weapons. In accordance with its unusual design, its dimensions are substantial for its mass of 550,000 tons: although massing only slightly more than a ''[[Whirlwind]]''-class destroyer, the ''Faslane'' is three times as long.<ref name=EC106/>+ In accordance with its unusual design, it is very large for its mass of 550,000 tons: Although massing only slightly more than a ''[[Whirlwind]]''-class destroyer, the ''Faslane'' is three times as long. − [[ComStar]] constructed six ''Faslane''s between [[2882]] and [[2949]], which were originally conceived to bolster the abilities of the [[Explorer Corps (ComStar)|Explorer Corps]] and [[Com Guards]] to maintain their vessels in the "field".+ The ''Faslane'' class is arbitrarily considered a [[WarShip]] class because of making use of a [[Compact Kearny-Fuchida Drive]] and its respectable armament that includes naval-class capital weapons. − By the end of the [[Word of Blake]] [[Jihad]], only three ''Faslane'' ships remained. These were sent to the [[Terran]] system, where they joined [[The Republic of the Sphere]] Navy.<ref>''Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3'', p. 114</ref>+ [[ComStar]] constructed six ''Faslane''s between [[2882]] and [[2949]], which were originally conceived to bolster the abilities of the [[Explorer Corps]] and [[Com Guard]]s to maintain their vessels in the "field". + + During the [[Word of Blake]] [[Jihad]], only three ''Faslane'' ships remained. These were sent to the [[Terran]] system, where they joined [[The Republic of the Sphere]]'s Navy.<ref>''Interstellar Players 3: Interstellar Expeditions'', p. 114</ref> ==Armament== ==Armament== − Nominally a non-combat vessel, the ''Faslane'' class nevertheless carries a sizable array of weapons. Capital weapons include eight [[medium NPPC|Medium NPPCs]] on all angles, two [[NAC/10]]s facing front and aft, and two broadside mounted [[NAC/20|NAC/20s]], with 40 tons of ammunition for each NAC class. Unlike many Star League era warships, the ''Faslane'' has notable anti-fighter defensive armaments, comprised of 32 [[ER Large Lasers]] and 16 [[LRM-20]] systems slaved to [[Artemis IV FCS]] units. + Nominally a non-combat vessel, the ''Faslane'' class nevertheless carries a sizable array of weapons. Capital weapons include eight [[Medium NPPC]]s on all angles, two [[NAC/10]]s facing front and aft, and two broadside mounted [[NAC/20]]s, with 40 tons of ammunition for each NAC class. Unlike many Star League era warships, the ''Faslane'' has notable anti-fighter defensive armaments, comprised of 32 [[ER Large Laser]]s and 16 [[LRM-20]] systems slaved to [[Artemis IV FCS]] units. It is armored with 100 tons of [[Ferro-Aluminum]] armor that is only really intended to protect against accidental collisions, not stand-up fighting. It is armored with 100 tons of [[Ferro-Aluminum]] armor that is only really intended to protect against accidental collisions, not stand-up fighting. ==Cargo== ==Cargo== − The entire front of the ''Faslane'' is an unpressurized repair bay. Massing 50,000 tons, this portable drydock has the capacity to service vessels up to 2,000,000 tons. The ''Faslane'' is also equipped to carry supplies and matériel for its repair work. + The entire front of the ''Faslane'' is an unpressurized repair bay. Massing 50,000 tons, this portable drydock has the capacity to service vessels up to 2,000,000 tons. The ''Faslane'' is also equipped to carry 137,405 tons of supplies and material for its repair work. − − * Bay 1: [[Small Craft]] (2), 2 Doors − * Bay 2: Cargo (137,405 tons), 2 Doors − * Bay 3: Unpressurized Repair Bay (200,000 tons), 1 Door ==See Also== ==See Also== * [[:Category:Individual Faslane-class WarShips]] * [[:Category:Individual Faslane-class WarShips]] + ==Notes== ==Notes== − *While it previously was asserted by a ''BattleTech'' writer that all six of the ''Faslane''-class yardships were destroyed by the [[Word of Blake]],<ref>[http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,12222.0.html Catalyst Game Labs Ask The Writer Forum], Øystein, "All of ComStar's Faslane-class YardShips were destroyed by the Word of Blake."</ref> this was amended soon after by ''Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3'', which stated that three yardships survived and were based at Terra.+ It was confirmed by the BattleTech Line Developers that all six of the ''Faslane'' class yardships were destroyed by the [[Word of Blake]].<ref>[http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,12222.0.html Catalyst Game Labs Ask The Writer Forum], Øystein, "All of ComStar's Faslane-class YardShips were destroyed by the Word of Blake."</ref> This was later contradicted by information in ''Interstellar Players 3: Interstellar Expeditions'', which said three yardships survived and were based at Terra. ==References== ==References== Line 68:
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{{InfoBoxWarShip | {{InfoBoxWarShip | ||
| image = [[Image:Faslane-class.jpg|191px]] | | image = [[Image:Faslane-class.jpg|191px]] | ||
| − | | name = | + | | name = Faslane |
| − | | manufacturer = [[Titan Yards]] | + | | manufacturer = [[ComStar]] [[Titan Yards]] |
| Use = [[Yardship]] | | Use = [[Yardship]] | ||
| Tech Base = [[Star League]] | | Tech Base = [[Star League]] | ||
| − | | Cost = | + | | Cost = ??? |
| Introduced = [[2882]] | | Introduced = [[2882]] | ||
| production year=2882 | | production year=2882 | ||
| − | | year reference=<ref | + | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5802/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| Mass = 550,000 tons | | Mass = 550,000 tons | ||
| Length = 1,810 meters | | Length = 1,810 meters | ||
| − | | Sail Diameter = | + | | Sail Diameter = 1,700 m |
| Safe Thrust = 1 g | | Safe Thrust = 1 g | ||
| Top Thrust = 1.5 g | | Top Thrust = 1.5 g | ||
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| LF Battery = No | | LF Battery = No | ||
| Armament = Standard: | | Armament = Standard: | ||
| − | * | + | * 32 x [[Extended Range Large Laser]]s |
| − | * | + | * 16 x [[LRM-20]]s with [[Artemis IV FCS]] |
| − | * | + | * 2 x [[NAC/10]]s |
| − | * | + | * 2 x [[NAC/20]]s |
| − | * | + | * 8 x [[Medium NPPC]]s |
| Armor = 100 tons [[Ferro-Aluminum]] | | Armor = 100 tons [[Ferro-Aluminum]] | ||
| DropShip Capacity = 2 | | DropShip Capacity = 2 | ||
| Crew = 132 crew <br /> 100 passengers | | Crew = 132 crew <br /> 100 passengers | ||
| − | | Grav Decks = 2 | + | | Grav Decks = 2 (each 110 meters) |
| − | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 10 / 10 | + | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 10 escape pods <br /> 10 life boats |
| − | | Heat Sinks = 817 | + | | Heat Sinks = 817 |
| Structural Integrity = 95 | | Structural Integrity = 95 | ||
| − | | BV (1.0) = | + | | BV (1.0) = 19,222 |
| − | | BV (2.0) = | + | | BV (2.0) = |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | A fairly unusual design based on the [[Star League]]-era ''[[Newgrange]]'' class, the '''''Faslane''-class | + | A fairly unusual design based on the [[Star League]]-era ''[[Newgrange]]'' class, the '''''Faslane''-class Yard-Ship''' is built around a massive unpressurized shipyard/repair bay. It essentially performs as a mobile ship repair yard that can dock other starships of up to 2,000,000 tons for repair, maintenance or construction.<ref>''Explorer Corps'', p. 106</ref> |
| − | + | In accordance with its unusual design, it is very large for its mass of 550,000 tons: Although massing only slightly more than a ''[[Whirlwind]]''-class destroyer, the ''Faslane'' is three times as long. | |
| − | + | The ''Faslane'' class is arbitrarily considered a [[WarShip]] class because of making use of a [[Compact Kearny-Fuchida Drive]] and its respectable armament that includes naval-class capital weapons. | |
| − | + | [[ComStar]] constructed six ''Faslane''s between [[2882]] and [[2949]], which were originally conceived to bolster the abilities of the [[Explorer Corps]] and [[Com Guard]]s to maintain their vessels in the "field". | |
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| + | During the [[Word of Blake]] [[Jihad]], only three ''Faslane'' ships remained. These were sent to the [[Terran]] system, where they joined [[The Republic of the Sphere]]'s Navy.<ref>''Interstellar Players 3: Interstellar Expeditions'', p. 114</ref> | ||
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | Nominally a non-combat vessel, the ''Faslane'' class nevertheless carries a sizable array of weapons. Capital weapons include eight [[ | + | Nominally a non-combat vessel, the ''Faslane'' class nevertheless carries a sizable array of weapons. Capital weapons include eight [[Medium NPPC]]s on all angles, two [[NAC/10]]s facing front and aft, and two broadside mounted [[NAC/20]]s, with 40 tons of ammunition for each NAC class. Unlike many Star League era warships, the ''Faslane'' has notable anti-fighter defensive armaments, comprised of 32 [[ER Large Laser]]s and 16 [[LRM-20]] systems slaved to [[Artemis IV FCS]] units. |
It is armored with 100 tons of [[Ferro-Aluminum]] armor that is only really intended to protect against accidental collisions, not stand-up fighting. | It is armored with 100 tons of [[Ferro-Aluminum]] armor that is only really intended to protect against accidental collisions, not stand-up fighting. | ||
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | The entire front of the ''Faslane'' is an unpressurized repair bay. Massing 50,000 tons, this portable drydock has the capacity to service vessels up to 2,000,000 tons. The ''Faslane'' is also equipped to carry supplies and | + | The entire front of the ''Faslane'' is an unpressurized repair bay. Massing 50,000 tons, this portable drydock has the capacity to service vessels up to 2,000,000 tons. The ''Faslane'' is also equipped to carry 137,405 tons of supplies and material for its repair work. |
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
* [[:Category:Individual Faslane-class WarShips]] | * [[:Category:Individual Faslane-class WarShips]] | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | + | It was confirmed by the BattleTech Line Developers that all six of the ''Faslane'' class yardships were destroyed by the [[Word of Blake]].<ref>[http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,12222.0.html Catalyst Game Labs Ask The Writer Forum], Øystein, "All of ComStar's Faslane-class YardShips were destroyed by the Word of Blake."</ref> This was later contradicted by information in ''Interstellar Players 3: Interstellar Expeditions'', which said three yardships survived and were based at Terra. | |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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* ''[[Explorer Corps (sourcebook)|Explorer Corps]]'' | * ''[[Explorer Corps (sourcebook)|Explorer Corps]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[Interstellar | + | * ''[[Interstellar Players 3: Interstellar Expeditions]]'' |
[[Category:ComStar WarShip classes]] | [[Category:ComStar WarShip classes]] | ||