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| image = [[Image:Faslane-class.jpg|191px]] | | image = [[Image:Faslane-class.jpg|191px]] | ||
| − | | name = Faslane | + | | name = ''Faslane'' |
| − | | manufacturer = | + | | manufacturer = [[Titan Yards]] |
| − | | Use = | + | | Use = [[Yardship]] |
| Tech Base = [[Star League]] | | Tech Base = [[Star League]] | ||
| Cost = ??? | | Cost = ??? | ||
| Introduced = [[2882]] | | Introduced = [[2882]] | ||
| + | | production year=2882 | ||
| + | | 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 | ||
| − | | Top Thrust = | + | | Sail Diameter = 1,700 m |
| + | | Safe Thrust = 1 g | ||
| + | | Top Thrust = 1.5 g | ||
| + | | Fuel = 1,000 tons | ||
| + | | Sail Integrity = 7 | ||
| + | | KF Drive Integrity = 32 | ||
| LF Battery = No | | LF Battery = No | ||
| − | | Armament =* | + | | Armament = Standard: |
| − | * | + | * 32x [[Extended-Range Large Laser]]s |
| − | * | + | * 16x [[LRM-20]] with [[Artemis IV FCS]] |
| − | * | + | * 2x [[NAC/10]] |
| − | * | + | * 2x [[NAC/20]] |
| + | * 8x [[Medium NPPC]] | ||
| Armor = 100 tons [[Ferro-Aluminum]] | | Armor = 100 tons [[Ferro-Aluminum]] | ||
| DropShip Capacity = 2 | | DropShip Capacity = 2 | ||
| − | | Crew = 132 crew | + | | Crew = 132 crew <br /> 100 passengers |
| − | | Grav Decks = 2 | + | | Grav Decks = 2 (each 110 meters) |
| − | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 10 escape pods | + | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 10 escape pods <br /> 10 life boats |
| Heat Sinks = 817 | | Heat Sinks = 817 | ||
| + | | Structural Integrity = 95 | ||
| BV (1.0) = 19,222 | | BV (1.0) = 19,222 | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = | + | | BV (2.0) = |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | A fairly | + | 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>''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. | ||
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| + | [[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". | ||
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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 Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3'', p. 114</ref> | ||
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | + | Nominally a noncombat 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. | |
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| + | 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 | + | 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 matériel for its repair work. |
| − | == | + | ==See Also== |
| − | * | + | * [[:Category:Individual Faslane-class WarShips]] |
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| − | *'' | + | ==Notes== |
| − | + | *While it previously was confirmed 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. | |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | + | <references /> | |
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| + | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | * ''[[Explorer Corps (sourcebook)|Explorer Corps]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3]]'' | ||
| − | [[Category:WarShips]] | + | [[Category:ComStar WarShip classes]] |
| + | [[Category:Small WarShips]] | ||
| + | [[Category:WarShip classes]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Yardship classes]] | ||
Revision as of 18:28, 4 January 2024
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| Faslane | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Titan Yards |
| Introduced | 2882 |
| Production Year | 2882[1] |
| Use | Yardship |
| Tech Base | Star League |
| Cost | ??? |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 550,000 tons |
| Length | 1,810 meters |
| Sail Diameter | 1,700 m |
| Fuel | 1,000 tons |
| Burn Rate | |
| Safe Thrust | 1 g |
| Top Thrust | 1.5 g |
| Sail Integrity | 7 |
| KF Drive Integrity | 32 |
| LF Battery | No |
| Armament | Standard:
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| Armor | 100 tons Ferro-Aluminum |
| DropShip Capacity | 2 |
| Crew | 132 crew 100 passengers |
| Grav Decks | 2 (each 110 meters) |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 10 escape pods 10 life boats |
| Heat Sinks | 817 |
| Structural Integrity | 95 |
| BV (1.0) | 19,222 |
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.[2]
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 Faslanes between 2882 and 2949, which were originally conceived to bolster the abilities of the Explorer Corps and Com Guards 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.[3]
Armament
Nominally a noncombat vessel, the Faslane class nevertheless carries a sizable array of weapons. Capital weapons include eight Medium NPPCs on all angles, two NAC/10s facing front and aft, and two broadside mounted 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.
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
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 matériel for its repair work.
See Also
Notes
- While it previously was confirmed by a BattleTech writer that all six of the Faslane-class yardships were destroyed by the Word of Blake,[4] this was amended soon after by Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3, which stated that three yardships survived and were based at Terra.
References
- ↑ MUL online date for the Faslane
- ↑ Explorer Corps, p. 106
- ↑ Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3, p. 114
- ↑ Catalyst Game Labs Ask The Writer Forum, Øystein, "All of ComStar's Faslane-class YardShips were destroyed by the Word of Blake."