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Line 1: − {{refimprove}} − {{Otheruses|the DropShip|the BattleMech|Hercules (BattleMech)}} {{InfoBoxDropShip {{InfoBoxDropShip − | image = Hercules TRO3057r.png + | image = Hercules DropShip.gif − | name = ''Hercules'' + | name = Hercules − | manufacturer = [[Bowie Industries]]<ref name=TRO57R>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', p. 50-51</ref> + | manufacturer = [[Bowie Industries]] | production year=3053 | production year=3053 | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4318/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4318/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> Line 19:
Line 17: | Maximum Thrust = 2.5 g | Maximum Thrust = 2.5 g | Fuel (tons) = 145 tons | Fuel (tons) = 145 tons − | Fuel (days) = 78.8 days + | Fuel (days) = 78.8 days − | Armament = <span></span> + | Armament = 3x [[ER Large Laser]]s <br> 3x [[ER PPC]]s <br> 12x [[Medium Laser]]s <br> 2x [[Large Pulse Laser]]s <br> 2x [[AC/5]]s <br> 1x [[Gauss Rifle]] <br> 3x [[LRM-15]]s with [[Artemis IV FCS]] <br> 1x [[LRM-20]] with Artemis IV FCS <br> 2x [[SRM-6]]s with Artemis IV FCS − * 3x [[ER large laser]]+ | Armor = 30 tons Standard <br> '''Fore:''' 14 <br> '''Sides:''' 12 <br> '''Aft:''' 13 − * 3x [[ER PPC]]+ | Crew = 28 − * 12x [[medium laser]] − * 2x [[large pulse laser]] − * 2x [[AC/5]] − * 1x [[Gauss rifle]] − * 3x [[LRM-15]] with [[Artemis IV FCS]] − * 1x [[LRM-20]] with Artemis IV FCS − * 2x [[SRM-6]] with Artemis IV FCS − | Armor = 30 tons Standard<br>'''Fore:''' 14<br>'''Sides:''' 12<br>'''Aft:''' 13 − | Crew = 28<ref name=TRO57R/> − *5 Officers − *18 Enlisted − *5 Gunners − ---- − Bay Personnel: 624 | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 2/2 | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 2/2 − | Heat Sinks = 101 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] + | Heat Sinks = 101 (202) | BV (1.0) = 3,881<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 245</ref> | BV (1.0) = 3,881<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 245</ref> | BV (2.0) = 3,884 | BV (2.0) = 3,884 }} }} + + {{Otheruses|the [[DropShip]]|the [[Free Worlds League]] [[BattleMech|'Mech]]|Hercules (BattleMech)}} ==Description== ==Description== − Developed in [[3053]], the '''''Hercules'''''-class [[DropShip]] is an [[Combat Vehicle|armor]] and [[infantry]] carrier based in part on the venerable ''[[Overlord]]''. The ''Hercules'' uses many of the same components, which sped up both development and production. This commonality also gives the class a decent supply of viable spare parts -- handy given the ''Hercules''’ relatively scant 30 tons of evenly distributed armor and light weapons array. + Developed in [[3053]], the '''''Hercules'''''-class [[DropShip]] is an [[Combat Vehicle|armor]] and [[infantry]] carrier based in part on the venerable ''[[Overlord]]''. − − Originally designed and produced in the Lyran half of the [[Federated Commonwealth]], the class has seen extensive action against the [[Clans]] and is becoming a common sight within the [[Lyran Alliance Armed Forces]]. The prototype ''Hercules'' destroyed a pair of aerospace fighters from the [[Gurbeng Garrison (Clan Jade Falcon)|Gurbeng Garrison Cluster]] of Clan Jade Falcon while assisting in the successful [[La Grave]] raid by the [[13th Donegal Guards]].<ref name=TRO57R/> This raid was the first successful attack on a Clan-held world post-Tukayyid,<ref name=FMLA71>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 71: "13th Donegal Guards Unit Profile"</ref> leading to increased patrols by the Jade Falcons and worry about maintaining The Truce earned by [[ComStar]].<ref name=JFSB-33>''Jade Falcon Sourcebook'', pp. 33</ref> − − Notable for the class is the addition of a loading supervisor position on the deck nine bridge. In addition to the usual crew, this three-person station can assist in the embarking operations of an inexperienced unit.<ref name=TRO57R/> + Originally designed and produced in the Lyran half of the [[Federated Commonwealth]], the class has seen extensive action against the [[Clans]] and is becoming a common sight within the [[Lyran Alliance Armed Forces]]. A distant relative of the ''Overlord''-class, the ''Hercules'' uses many of the same components, speeding up both development and production. This commonality also gives the class a decent supply of viable spare parts -- handy given the ''Hercules''’ relatively scant 30 tons of evenly distributed armor and light weapons array. ==Armament== ==Armament== − With the exception of its impressive nose bays, which carry a [[Gauss rifle]], [[AC/5]], an [[ER PPC]], a [[Artemis IV FCS|Artemis enhanced]] [[LRM-20]], twin [[ER large laser]]s and four [[medium laser]]s, the ''Hercules'' is lightly armed given its size and role. The remaining forward-facing firepower consists of twin medium lasers, an [[LRM-15]], ER PPC, and an [[SRM-6]] on each angle, with each aft angle protected by a single standard medium and [[large pulse laser]]. Directly aft features an AC/5 supported at long range by an LRM-15 and ER large laser, backed up by two medium lasers. + With the exception of its impressive nose bays, which carry a [[Gauss Rifle]], [[AC/5]], an [[ER PPC]], a [[Artemis IV FCS|Artemis enhanced]] [[LRM-20]], twin [[ER Large Laser]]s and four [[Medium Laser]]s, the ''Hercules'' is lightly armed given its size and role. The remaining forward facing firepower consists of twin Medium Lasers, an [[LRM-15]], ER PPC and an [[SRM-6]] on each angle, with each aft angle protected by single standard medium and [[Large Pulse Laser]]. Directly aft features an AC/5 supported at long range by an LRM-15 and ER Large laser, backed up by two medium lasers. ==Cargo== ==Cargo== − Taking up a large portion of the ''Hercules''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s internal space, its two massive vehicle holds can transport, repair, and maintain a complete armor battalion with the lower hold able to carry 12 vehicles of any size, while the upper deck can carry 24 vehicles, though its loading ramps cannot support more than 75 tons. Directly above the vehicle bays are the accommodations for the vehicle crews and twelve platoons of infantry. An additional bay can accommodate 1,381 tons of supplies. + Taking up a large portion of the ''Hercules'''s internal space, its two massive vehicle holds can transport, repair and maintain a complete armor battalion with the lower hold able to carry 12 vehicles of any size, while the upper deck can carry 24 vehicles, though its off-loading ramps cannot support more than 75 tons. Directly above the vehicle bays are the accommodations for the vehicle crews and twelve platoons of infantry. An additional bay can accommodate 1,381 tons of supplies. ==Variants== ==Variants== Line 61:
Line 44: ==Notes== ==Notes== − * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Herkules'''''.+ In German products the unit's proper name was perfectly translated to '''Herkules'''. ==Gallery== ==Gallery== <gallery> <gallery> − Hercules TRO3057r.png|Original ''Hercules'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3057|TRO:3057]]'' + Image:Hercules DropShip.gif|Original ''Hercules'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3057|TRO:3057]]'' </gallery> </gallery> Line 72:
Line 55: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' + *''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' − * ''[[Jade Falcon Sourcebook]]''+ *''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'', pp 52-53 − * ''[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance]]''+ *''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'', pp 50-51 − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' + − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' [[Category:DropShip classes]] [[Category:DropShip classes]]
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| − | | image = Hercules | + | | image = Hercules DropShip.gif |
| − | | name = | + | | name = Hercules |
| − | | manufacturer = [[Bowie Industries]] | + | | manufacturer = [[Bowie Industries]] |
| production year=3053 | | production year=3053 | ||
| year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4318/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4318/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
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| Maximum Thrust = 2.5 g | | Maximum Thrust = 2.5 g | ||
| Fuel (tons) = 145 tons | | Fuel (tons) = 145 tons | ||
| − | | Fuel (days) = 78.8 days | + | | Fuel (days) = 78.8 days |
| − | | Armament = | + | | Armament = 3x [[ER Large Laser]]s <br> 3x [[ER PPC]]s <br> 12x [[Medium Laser]]s <br> 2x [[Large Pulse Laser]]s <br> 2x [[AC/5]]s <br> 1x [[Gauss Rifle]] <br> 3x [[LRM-15]]s with [[Artemis IV FCS]] <br> 1x [[LRM-20]] with Artemis IV FCS <br> 2x [[SRM-6]]s with Artemis IV FCS |
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| − | | Armor = 30 tons Standard<br>'''Fore:''' 14<br>'''Sides:''' 12<br>'''Aft:''' 13 | ||
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| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 2/2 | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 2/2 | ||
| − | | Heat Sinks = 101 | + | | Heat Sinks = 101 (202) |
| BV (1.0) = 3,881<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 245</ref> | | BV (1.0) = 3,881<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 245</ref> | ||
| BV (2.0) = 3,884 | | BV (2.0) = 3,884 | ||
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| + | {{Otheruses|the [[DropShip]]|the [[Free Worlds League]] [[BattleMech|'Mech]]|Hercules (BattleMech)}} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Developed in [[3053]], the '''''Hercules'''''-class [[DropShip]] is an [[Combat Vehicle|armor]] and [[infantry]] carrier based in part on the venerable ''[[Overlord]]''. | + | Developed in [[3053]], the '''''Hercules'''''-class [[DropShip]] is an [[Combat Vehicle|armor]] and [[infantry]] carrier based in part on the venerable ''[[Overlord]]''. |
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| + | Originally designed and produced in the Lyran half of the [[Federated Commonwealth]], the class has seen extensive action against the [[Clans]] and is becoming a common sight within the [[Lyran Alliance Armed Forces]]. A distant relative of the ''Overlord''-class, the ''Hercules'' uses many of the same components, speeding up both development and production. This commonality also gives the class a decent supply of viable spare parts -- handy given the ''Hercules''’ relatively scant 30 tons of evenly distributed armor and light weapons array. | ||
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | With the exception of its impressive nose bays, which carry a [[Gauss | + | With the exception of its impressive nose bays, which carry a [[Gauss Rifle]], [[AC/5]], an [[ER PPC]], a [[Artemis IV FCS|Artemis enhanced]] [[LRM-20]], twin [[ER Large Laser]]s and four [[Medium Laser]]s, the ''Hercules'' is lightly armed given its size and role. The remaining forward facing firepower consists of twin Medium Lasers, an [[LRM-15]], ER PPC and an [[SRM-6]] on each angle, with each aft angle protected by single standard medium and [[Large Pulse Laser]]. Directly aft features an AC/5 supported at long range by an LRM-15 and ER Large laser, backed up by two medium lasers. |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | Taking up a large portion of the ''Hercules'' | + | Taking up a large portion of the ''Hercules'''s internal space, its two massive vehicle holds can transport, repair and maintain a complete armor battalion with the lower hold able to carry 12 vehicles of any size, while the upper deck can carry 24 vehicles, though its off-loading ramps cannot support more than 75 tons. Directly above the vehicle bays are the accommodations for the vehicle crews and twelve platoons of infantry. An additional bay can accommodate 1,381 tons of supplies. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | + | In German products the unit's proper name was perfectly translated to '''Herkules'''. | |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | Hercules | + | Image:Hercules DropShip.gif|Original ''Hercules'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3057|TRO:3057]]'' |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets | + | *''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' |
| − | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'', pp 52-53 | |
| − | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'', pp 50-51 | |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' | + | |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' | ||
[[Category:DropShip classes]] | [[Category:DropShip classes]] | ||