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| + | {{otheruses|the corvette WarShip class|other uses|Fox}} | ||
| + | Originally designated the ''RX-78'', the '''''Fox''''' class corvette [[WarShip]] is known across the [[Inner Sphere]] as a symbol of the [[Federated Commonwealth]] and, after the [[FedCom Civil War]], the [[Lyran Alliance]] and [[Federated Suns]]. | ||
{{InfoBoxWarShip | {{InfoBoxWarShip | ||
| − | | image = [[Image: | + | | image = [[Image:Fox (Corvette) TRO3057r.png|191px]] |
| − | | name = Fox | + | | name = ''Fox'' |
| − | | manufacturer = | + | | manufacturer = [[Ioto Galactic Enterprises]]<ref name=H:HSp143>''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 143: "Ioto Galactic Enterprises (IotoGal)"</ref> |
| − | -[[ | + | ---- |
| − | + | [[Universal Air]] in assoc. with [[Federated-Boeing Interstellar]]<ref name="TRO:3057r118"/><ref name=HB:HDp168>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 168, "Universal Air profile"</ref> | |
| Use = Corvette | | Use = Corvette | ||
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | ||
| − | | Cost = 16,424,809,360 C- | + | | Cost = 16,424,809,360 C-bills{{cn}} |
| − | | Introduced = [[ | + | | Introduced = [[3052]] |
| production year=3057 | | production year=3057 | ||
| − | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4183/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | + | | year reference= <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4183/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| − | | Mass = | + | | Mass = 240,000 tons |
| − | | Length = 440 | + | | Length = 440 meters |
| − | | Sail Diameter = 990 | + | | Sail Diameter = 990 meters |
| Safe Thrust = 1.5 g | | Safe Thrust = 1.5 g | ||
| Top Thrust = 2.5 g | | Top Thrust = 2.5 g | ||
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| KF Drive Integrity = 6 | | KF Drive Integrity = 6 | ||
| LF Battery = Yes | | LF Battery = Yes | ||
| − | | Armament = | + | | Armament = <span></span> |
| − | | Armor = 394.5 tons | + | * 6x [[AMS]] |
| + | * 6x [[Machine Gun]] | ||
| + | * 16x [[Large Pulse Laser]] | ||
| + | * 10x [[NAC/10]] | ||
| + | * 8x [[Barracuda]] | ||
| + | * 4x [[NL45]] | ||
| + | * 4x [[NL55]] | ||
| + | | Armor = 394.5 tons [[Improved Ferro-Aluminum]] | ||
| DropShip Capacity = 5 | | DropShip Capacity = 5 | ||
| − | | Crew = | + | | Crew = 124<ref name="TRO:3057r118">''Technical Readout Revised: 3057'', p. 118: "Fox (Corvette)"</ref> |
| − | | Grav Decks = 1 x 112 | + | * 22 Officers |
| + | * 71 Enlisted | ||
| + | * 31 Gunners | ||
| + | ---- | ||
| + | Bay Personnel: 34 | ||
| + | | Grav Decks = 1 x 112 meters diameter | ||
| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 0/12 | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 0/12 | ||
| − | | Heat Sinks = 338 | + | | Heat Sinks = 338 [[double heat sink|double]] |
| Structural Integrity = 100 | | Structural Integrity = 100 | ||
| BV (1.0) = 37,029<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 282</ref> | | BV (1.0) = 37,029<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 282</ref> | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
| − | + | Initially designed between [[3050]] and [[3051]], the ''RX-78'' class, or ''Fox'' after the death of [[First Prince]] [[Hanse Davion]], was well on track to being the very first WarShip deployed by any Inner Sphere state in over 200 years. | |
| + | |||
| + | Repeated delays, including an embargo of [[Rolls Royce]] produced [[Interplanetary Drive System|interplanetary engines]] by [[ComStar]] starting in [[3055]] and multiple terrorist attacks on the [[Federated-Boeing Interstellar]] facilities orbiting [[Galax]] prevented the first ''Fox'' from slipping her moorings until [[3058]]<ref name="TRO:3057r118"/> after some assembly was completed at the revamped former-[[Challenge Systems]] yards at [[Panpour]].<ref name="BSs27">''BattleSpace'' sourcebook, p. 27</ref> Since then it has become an especially common sight within the Federated Suns, where they continue in the [[32nd century]], and production within the Lyran Alliance ensured that its presence was felt in that realm as well, until their extinction during the [[Federated Commonwealth Civil War]] and the [[Word of Blake]] [[Jihad]]. | ||
==Capabilities== | ==Capabilities== | ||
| − | The ''Fox'' is incredibly well armed and armored for a corvette, especially when compared to [[Star League]]-era corvettes. Armed with a mix of [[Naval Laser|Naval Lasers]], light [[Naval Autocannon]], and [[Barracuda]] Capital Missiles the ''Fox'' can respond to a variety of situations and | + | The ''Fox'' is incredibly well armed and armored for a corvette, especially when compared to [[Star League]]-era corvettes. Armed with a mix of [[Naval Laser|Naval Lasers]], light [[Naval Autocannon]], and [[Barracuda]] Capital Missiles the ''Fox'' can respond to a variety of situations and is better armed than Star League-era destroyers at three times its weight. A large complement of five DropShips provides a significant escort for the small ship and makes the ''Fox'' an ideal command vessel for small strike forces. Any WarShip it faces must be wary of the ''Fox'' thanks to its heavy armor, quadruple that of many other corvettes. As a result the ''Fox'' can take much more damage than most expect, giving the ship a decided edge against an overconfident opponent.<ref name="TRO:3057r118"/> |
| − | One of the major features of the ''Fox'' is the use of a [[Lithium-Fusion Battery]], a difficult and expensive piece of technology | + | The price of this increased performance is comfort, as four crewmembers are assigned to each of the 26 cabins, and given little more than a bunk and locker. A small grav-deck lounge and two small mess halls led to complaints even before the first ''Fox'', the FCS ''[[Invincible (Individual Fox-class WarShip)|Invincible]]'', launched. Given the objections, future ''Foxes'' were expected to improve on comfort.<ref name="TRO:3057r118"/> |
| + | |||
| + | One of the major features of the ''Fox'' is the use of a [[Lithium-Fusion Battery]], a difficult-to-produce and expensive piece of technology that was rare even on [[Star League]] ships. Enabling the ''Fox'' to make two jumps in a row, the LF Battery is essential in border patrol or raiding missions where the ability to get in and out of a system quickly is a prerequisite. | ||
The ''Fox'' has become one of the most numerous WarShip designs in the Inner Sphere with over twenty of the class produced between the [[Federated Suns]] and [[Lyran Commonwealth]]. | The ''Fox'' has become one of the most numerous WarShip designs in the Inner Sphere with over twenty of the class produced between the [[Federated Suns]] and [[Lyran Commonwealth]]. | ||
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | + | *Bay 1: [[Aerospace Fighters]] (12), 6 doors | |
| − | *Bay 1: 12 | + | *Bay 2: [[Small Craft]] (2), 1 door |
| − | *Bay 2: | + | *Bay 3: Cargo (15,110.5 tons), 1 door |
| − | *Bay 3: Cargo | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
| − | The '''''Fox''''' class corvette's original designation of ''RX-78'' is a nod to the ''' | + | The '''''Fox''''' class corvette's original designation of ''RX-78'' is a nod to the '''[https://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/RX-78-2_Gundam RX-78-2 Gundam]''' from the ''Mobile Suit Gundam'' anime series (and as the original "Real Robot" anime, one of the ''BattleTech'' franchise's direct ancestors). There are also similar circumstances to their conception: both are powerful prototypes to their respective factions at the time of their introduction, and both featured revolutionary new technologies in a time of desperation against seemingly-unstoppable enemies (the Fox being the first active WarShip reintroduced in the Federated Commonwealth for more than 200 years, giving hope to efforts to counter the technologically superior Clans and their numerous WarShip fleets). |
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | Fox (Corvette) Jump Sail TRO3057r.png|Original ''Fox'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3057|TRO:3057]]'' | |
| − | + | Navalcamlaaf.png|Miniature of ''Fox''-class [[Melissa Steiner (Individual Fox-class WarShip)|LAS ''Melissa Steiner'']] from ''[[AeroTech 2 Revised Edition|AeroTech 2 revised]]'' | |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
* ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' | * ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[BattleSpace]]'' | ||
* ''[[Dawn of the Jihad]]'' | * ''[[Dawn of the Jihad]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)]]'' | + | * ''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)|FedCom Civil War]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Field Manual: | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' |
* ''[[Field Report: AFFS]]'' | * ''[[Field Report: AFFS]]'' | ||
* ''[[Handbook: House Davion]]'' | * ''[[Handbook: House Davion]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]'' | * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' |
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | ||
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[[Category:WarShip classes]] | [[Category:WarShip classes]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:06, 1 May 2024
- This article is about the corvette WarShip class. For other uses, see Fox.
Originally designated the RX-78, the Fox class corvette WarShip is known across the Inner Sphere as a symbol of the Federated Commonwealth and, after the FedCom Civil War, the Lyran Alliance and Federated Suns.
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| Fox | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Ioto Galactic Enterprises[1]
Universal Air in assoc. with Federated-Boeing Interstellar[2][3] |
| Introduced | 3052 |
| Production Year | 3057[4] |
| Use | Corvette |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Cost | 16,424,809,360 C-bills[citation needed] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 240,000 tons |
| Length | 440 meters |
| Sail Diameter | 990 meters |
| Fuel | 5,920 tons |
| Burn Rate | 39.52 |
| Safe Thrust | 1.5 g |
| Top Thrust | 2.5 g |
| Sail Integrity | 3 |
| KF Drive Integrity | 6 |
| LF Battery | Yes |
| Armament |
|
| Armor | 394.5 tons Improved Ferro-Aluminum |
| DropShip Capacity | 5 |
| Crew | 124[2]
Bay Personnel: 34 |
| Grav Decks | 1 x 112 meters diameter |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 0/12 |
| Heat Sinks | 338 double |
| Structural Integrity | 100 |
| BV (1.0) | 37,029[5] |
Contents
Overview[edit]
Initially designed between 3050 and 3051, the RX-78 class, or Fox after the death of First Prince Hanse Davion, was well on track to being the very first WarShip deployed by any Inner Sphere state in over 200 years.
Repeated delays, including an embargo of Rolls Royce produced interplanetary engines by ComStar starting in 3055 and multiple terrorist attacks on the Federated-Boeing Interstellar facilities orbiting Galax prevented the first Fox from slipping her moorings until 3058[2] after some assembly was completed at the revamped former-Challenge Systems yards at Panpour.[6] Since then it has become an especially common sight within the Federated Suns, where they continue in the 32nd century, and production within the Lyran Alliance ensured that its presence was felt in that realm as well, until their extinction during the Federated Commonwealth Civil War and the Word of Blake Jihad.
Capabilities[edit]
The Fox is incredibly well armed and armored for a corvette, especially when compared to Star League-era corvettes. Armed with a mix of Naval Lasers, light Naval Autocannon, and Barracuda Capital Missiles the Fox can respond to a variety of situations and is better armed than Star League-era destroyers at three times its weight. A large complement of five DropShips provides a significant escort for the small ship and makes the Fox an ideal command vessel for small strike forces. Any WarShip it faces must be wary of the Fox thanks to its heavy armor, quadruple that of many other corvettes. As a result the Fox can take much more damage than most expect, giving the ship a decided edge against an overconfident opponent.[2]
The price of this increased performance is comfort, as four crewmembers are assigned to each of the 26 cabins, and given little more than a bunk and locker. A small grav-deck lounge and two small mess halls led to complaints even before the first Fox, the FCS Invincible, launched. Given the objections, future Foxes were expected to improve on comfort.[2]
One of the major features of the Fox is the use of a Lithium-Fusion Battery, a difficult-to-produce and expensive piece of technology that was rare even on Star League ships. Enabling the Fox to make two jumps in a row, the LF Battery is essential in border patrol or raiding missions where the ability to get in and out of a system quickly is a prerequisite.
The Fox has become one of the most numerous WarShip designs in the Inner Sphere with over twenty of the class produced between the Federated Suns and Lyran Commonwealth.
Cargo[edit]
- Bay 1: Aerospace Fighters (12), 6 doors
- Bay 2: Small Craft (2), 1 door
- Bay 3: Cargo (15,110.5 tons), 1 door
Trivia[edit]
The Fox class corvette's original designation of RX-78 is a nod to the RX-78-2 Gundam from the Mobile Suit Gundam anime series (and as the original "Real Robot" anime, one of the BattleTech franchise's direct ancestors). There are also similar circumstances to their conception: both are powerful prototypes to their respective factions at the time of their introduction, and both featured revolutionary new technologies in a time of desperation against seemingly-unstoppable enemies (the Fox being the first active WarShip reintroduced in the Federated Commonwealth for more than 200 years, giving hope to efforts to counter the technologically superior Clans and their numerous WarShip fleets).
See Also[edit]
Gallery[edit]
Original Fox from TRO:3057
Miniature of Fox-class LAS Melissa Steiner from AeroTech 2 revised
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References[edit]
- ↑ Handbook: House Steiner, p. 143: "Ioto Galactic Enterprises (IotoGal)"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Technical Readout Revised: 3057, p. 118: "Fox (Corvette)"
- ↑ Handbook: House Davion, p. 168, "Universal Air profile"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Fox (WarShip class)
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 282
- ↑ BattleSpace sourcebook, p. 27
Bibliography[edit]
- AeroTech 2 Record Sheets
- BattleSpace
- Dawn of the Jihad
- FedCom Civil War
- Field Manual: Updates
- Field Report: AFFS
- Handbook: House Davion
- Handbook: House Steiner
- Jihad: Final Reckoning
- Jihad Hot Spots: 3070
- Jihad Hot Spots: 3076
- Jihad Hot Spots: Terra
- Technical Readout: 3057
- Technical Readout: 3057 Revised
- Technical Readout: 3085