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| Use = Destroyer
 
| Use = Destroyer
 
| Tech Base = Star League
 
| Tech Base = Star League
| Cost = 9,578,407,999 C-bills{{cn}}
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| Cost = 9,578,407,999 C-bills
| Introduced = [[3058]]
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| Introduced = [[3058]]{{cn}}
 
| production year=3058
 
| production year=3058
| year reference=<ref name=MUL>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4359/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
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| year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4359/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
| Mass = 490,000 tons
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| Mass = 485,000  
| Length = 450 meters
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| Length = 450 m
| Sail Diameter = 1,060 meters
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| Sail Diameter = 1,060 m
 
| Fuel = 1,700 tons
 
| Fuel = 1,700 tons
 
| Burn Rate= 39.52
 
| Burn Rate= 39.52
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* 191 Enlisted
 
* 191 Enlisted
 
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Marines: 54<br/>
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Marines: 54<ref name=TRO3057R120/>
(See Notes)
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| Grav Decks = 1 x 96 meter diameter
| Grav Decks = 1 x 96 meters diameter
 
 
| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 40/0
 
| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 40/0
| Heat Sinks = 587 [[heat sink|single]]
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| Heat Sinks = 587
 
| Structural Integrity = 50
 
| Structural Integrity = 50
 
| BV (1.0) = 52,175<ref name=TRO3057R120/><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 285</ref>
 
| BV (1.0) = 52,175<ref name=TRO3057R120/><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 285</ref>
| BV (2.0) = 83,436<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Sian'', p. 19, "Impravido (Destroyer)"</ref><br/>
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| BV (2.0) = 83,436<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Sian'', p. 19, "Impravido (Destroyer)"</ref>
83,614<ref name=MUL/>
 
 
}}
 
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While much of the driving focus behind the WarShip buildup of the [[Federated Commonwealth]] and [[Draconis Combine]] was the threat of the [[Clan]] fleets, for the League and Confederation it was the Federated Commonwealth and thus they designed the ''Impavido'' to primarily combat the ''[[Fox (WarShip class)|Fox]]'' corvette.
 
While much of the driving focus behind the WarShip buildup of the [[Federated Commonwealth]] and [[Draconis Combine]] was the threat of the [[Clan]] fleets, for the League and Confederation it was the Federated Commonwealth and thus they designed the ''Impavido'' to primarily combat the ''[[Fox (WarShip class)|Fox]]'' corvette.
  
Unable to produce WarShips on their own, the Free Worlds League constructed the hulls while the Capellan Confederation provided the all-important interplanetary drives, both goals made possible with the technical expertise offered by the [[Word of Blake]].<ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', pp. 33-34</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', pp. 19, 116-118</ref> Three potential sources of the [[Interplanetary Drive System|sophisticated drives]] were put forth by [[ComStar]]: an abandoned Star League cache or memory core, or salvaged derelict vessels, both considered unlikely, while the third proved true: that of a [[Necromo|Capellan manufacturing facility]] being brought online.<ref name=TRO3057R120/>  
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Unable to yet produce WarShips on their own, the Free Worlds League constructed the vessels while the all-important interplanetary drives were produced by the Capellan Confederation, both goals made possible with the technical expertise offered by the [[Word of Blake]].<ref>''Field Manual: Capellan Confederation'', pp. 33-34</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', pp. 19, 116-118</ref> Three potential sources of the sophisticated drives were put forth: an abandoned Star League cache or memory core, or salvaged derelict vessels, both considered unlikely, while the third proved true: that of a Capellan manufacturing facility being brought online.<ref name=TRO3057R120/> However, only six ''Impavido''s were constructed prior to the collapse of détente between the nations, three for each state, where with further Blakist assistance the League and the Confederation turned to producing their own unique WarShip designs.
 
 
However, only six ''Impavido''s were constructed prior to the collapse of détente between the nations, three for each state, and with further Blakist assistance the League and the Confederation turned to producing their own unique WarShip designs. All six vessels were destroyed in the [[Jihad]], either against or suborned by their former Blakist allies.
 
  
 
==Armament==
 
==Armament==
The ''Impavido''s nose bay anti-fighter weaponry featured twin [[gauss rifle|Gauss rifles]], [[Artemis IV FCS]]-equipped [[LRM-20|LRM-20s]], and [[AMS|anti-missile systems]], along with an [[ER large laser]] paired with a standard [[large laser]], while the capital grade firepower consisted of twin [[NAC/20|NAC/20s]], a [[NAC/10]], [[NL45]], and [[light NPPC]]. The forward and aft angles each duplicate the nose bay, save for excluding Gauss Rifles, AMS, and naval PPC. The ''Impavido''s broadside bays are the weak link of the vessel, limited to an ER and standard Large Laser, two LRM-20s, a [[Large Pulse Laser]], two NL45s, and light naval PPC on each side. Even directly aft is better armed, removing the Gauss Rifles and naval PPCs but mirroring the impressive nose bays.
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The ''Impavido''s nose bay anti-fighter weaponry featured twin [[Gauss rifle]]s, [[Artemis IV FCS]]-equipped [[LRM-20]]s, and [[anti-missile system]]s, along with an [[ER large laser]] paired with a standard [[large laser]], while the capital grade firepower consisted of twin [[NAC/20]]s, a [[NAC/10]], [[NL45]], and [[light NPPC]]. The forward and aft angles each duplicate the nose bay, save for excluding Gauss Rifles, AMS, and naval PPC. The ''Impavido''s broadside bays are the weak link of the vessel, limited to an ER and standard Large Laser, two LRM-20s, a [[Large Pulse Laser]], two NL45s, and light naval PPC on each side. Even directly aft is better armed, removing the Gauss Rifles and naval PPCs but mirroring the impressive nose bays.
  
 
==Cargo==
 
==Cargo==
 
Even after including a [[Lithium-Fusion Battery]], the ''Impavido'' carries a sizable 27,392 tons of cargo, supporting the vessel during long-range patrol and raiding operations. The craft also includes provisions for 18 [[aerospace fighters]] along with its ability to carry two [[DropShips]].
 
Even after including a [[Lithium-Fusion Battery]], the ''Impavido'' carries a sizable 27,392 tons of cargo, supporting the vessel during long-range patrol and raiding operations. The craft also includes provisions for 18 [[aerospace fighters]] along with its ability to carry two [[DropShips]].
  
*Bay 1: [[Aerospace Fighters]] (18), 4 doors
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==Note==
*Bay 2: Cargo (27,391.5 tons), 2 doors
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Gunners and Personnel Bay bunks are absent from the statistics as written for the class. Bunks for 54 marines are explicitly noted, while the writeup found in Technical Readout: 3057 Revised also mentions embarkations for up to two marine platoons and three fighter squadrons with their associated pilots and technicians. This is perfunctorily explained in the ComStar document as due to the secrecy surrounding the class, and so is unclear whether the 54 slots are inclusive or there is an unclear set of issues to be cleared up concerning the accommodations.<ref name=TRO3057R120/>
 
 
==Notes==
 
Gunners and Personnel Bay bunks are absent from the statistics as written for the class. Bunks for 54 marines are explicitly noted, while the writeup found in Technical Readout: 3057 Revised also mentions embarkations for up to two marine platoons and three fighter squadrons with their associated pilots and technicians. This is perfunctorily explained in the ComStar document as due to the secrecy surrounding the class and is inexact.<ref name=TRO3057R120/>
 
  
 
==See Also==
 
==See Also==

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