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| name = Kimagure | | name = Kimagure | ||
| − | | manufacturer = [[Krester's Ship Construction]] | + | | manufacturer = [[Krester's Ship Construction]]<ref name=TRO:3057Rp218>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', p. 218, "Kimagure WarShip Profile"</ref> |
| Use = Pursuit Cruiser | | Use = Pursuit Cruiser | ||
| Tech Base = [[Star League]] | | Tech Base = [[Star League]] | ||
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| LF Battery = Yes | | LF Battery = Yes | ||
| Armament = 24 x [[Heavy NPPC]]s <br> 16 x [[Medium NPPC]]s <br> 2 x [[NAC/10]]s <br> 24 x [[LB 10-X AC]]s <br> 5 x [[Large Pulse Laser]]s <br> 10 x [[ER Large Laser]]s <br> 47 x [[Small Pulse Laser]]s | | Armament = 24 x [[Heavy NPPC]]s <br> 16 x [[Medium NPPC]]s <br> 2 x [[NAC/10]]s <br> 24 x [[LB 10-X AC]]s <br> 5 x [[Large Pulse Laser]]s <br> 10 x [[ER Large Laser]]s <br> 47 x [[Small Pulse Laser]]s | ||
| − | | Armor = [[Ferro-Carbide]] Armor | + | | Armor = Fore: 180<br>Fore-Sides: 150<br>Aft-Sides: 139<br>Aft: 120<br>[[Ferro-Carbide]] Armor |
| DropShip Capacity = 2 | | DropShip Capacity = 2 | ||
| Crew = 329 | | Crew = 329 | ||
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| Heat Sinks = 2,500 [[Double Heat Sink]]s | | Heat Sinks = 2,500 [[Double Heat Sink]]s | ||
| Structural Integrity = 70 | | Structural Integrity = 70 | ||
| − | | BV (1.0) = 101,557 | + | | BV (1.0) = 101,557<ref name=TRO:3057Rp218/> |
| BV (2.0) = ??? | | BV (2.0) = ??? | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| + | Designed originally as a proof of concept vessel by [[Krester's Ship Construction]], the '''''Kimagure'''''-class pursuit cruiser (Kimagure translates to "capricious" in Japanese) was so impressive, the [[SLDF]] placed an initial order for 12 vessels, with more to follow.<ref name=TRO:3057Rp218/> | ||
| − | + | Due to the large prow extending below its forward hull, the ''Kimagure'' has a distinct silhouette, which has given the vessel nicknames like "hatchface". On the opposite end of the vessel, the very large interplanetary drives of the ''Kimagure'' dominate the stern. The ''Kimagure'' was very well-liked by crews.<ref name=TRO:3057Rp218/> | |
| − | + | The ''Kimagure'' boasts a fantastic mix of heavy armor, corvette-like maneuverability, and devastating firepower. These exceptional attributes combined to make the ''Kimagure'' one of the premier cruisers of the fleets of the [[Star League]].<ref name=TRO:3057Rp218/> | |
| − | + | However, the ''Kimagure'' was surprisingly prone to destruction, primarily a result of poor heat management. A ''Kimagure'' surrounded on multiple firing arcs to hostile vessels only had enough heat sinks for broadsides against a single target, prompting adversaries to attempt to pincer and overwhelm a lone ''Kimagure''.<ref name=TRO:3057Rp218/> | |
| − | + | Only 5 ''Kimagures'' survived the [[Amaris Civil War]], all of which departed the [[Inner Sphere]] with [[Aleksandr Kerensky]]. Two of these vessels were upgraded to the new ''[[Conqueror]]''-class battlecruiser/carrier by [[Clan Snow Raven]] in the middle of the 31st century.<ref name=TRO:3057Rp218/><ref name=TRO:3067p220>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 220, "Kimagure"</ref> | |
| − | |||
| − | Only 5 ''Kimagures'' survived the [[Amaris Civil War]], all of which departed the [[Inner Sphere]] with [[Aleksandr Kerensky]]. | ||
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | + | The armament of the ''Kimagure'' is devastating. The vessel boasts naval PPCs covering all quarters, save the aft firing arc. Combined with naval-grade autocannons, every approach to the ''Kimagure'' is fraught with peril. The ''Kimagure'' also wields an extensive array of [[ER Large Laser]]s and [[Small Pulse Laser]]s to fend of attack by smaller AeroSpace assets.<ref name=TRO:3057Rp218/> | |
| − | The armament of the ''Kimagure'' is devastating. | ||
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | |||
Though the ''Kimagure'' can function as a transport, the class is not meant to carry cargo. The ''Kimagure'' has a pair of [[Docking Collar|DropShip collars]], and just 2 bays. The first bay can carry 2 squadrons of [[AeroSpace Fighter]]s, but the second bay can only manage less than 9,000 tons of cargo. | Though the ''Kimagure'' can function as a transport, the class is not meant to carry cargo. The ''Kimagure'' has a pair of [[Docking Collar|DropShip collars]], and just 2 bays. The first bay can carry 2 squadrons of [[AeroSpace Fighter]]s, but the second bay can only manage less than 9,000 tons of cargo. | ||
==Related WarShips== | ==Related WarShips== | ||
| − | + | * ''[[Conqueror]]''-class battlecruiser/carrier – in anticipation of [[Operation Revival]], [[Clan Snow Raven]] began upgrading ''Kimagure''-class pursuit cruisers. However, when it became clear the [[Inner Sphere]] no longer possessed WarShips, Clan Snow Raven halted production, completing just 2 ships of the new ship class.<ref name=TRO:3067p220/> | |
| − | * ''[[Conqueror]]''-class battlecruiser/carrier – in anticipation of [[Operation Revival]], [[Clan Snow Raven]] began upgrading ''Kimagure''-class pursuit cruisers. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' |
| − | [[Category:WarShips| | + | [[Category:WarShips|Kimagure]] |
| − | [[Category:Terran Hegemony WarShips| | + | [[Category:Terran Hegemony WarShips|Kimagure]] |
| − | [[Category:Lost WarShips| | + | [[Category:Lost WarShips|Kimagure]] |
| − | [[Category:Cruisers]] | + | [[Category:Cruisers|Kimagure]] |
Revision as of 03:55, 9 November 2012
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| Kimagure | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Krester's Ship Construction[1] |
| Introduced | 2582 |
| Use | Pursuit Cruiser |
| Tech Base | Star League |
| Cost | 10,329,024,000 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 780,000 |
| Length | 715 m |
| Sail Diameter | 715 m |
| Fuel | 5,100 tons |
| Burn Rate | 39.52 |
| Safe Thrust | 2.5 g |
| Top Thrust | 4 g |
| Sail Integrity | 4 |
| KF Drive Integrity | 16 |
| LF Battery | Yes |
| Armament | 24 x Heavy NPPCs 16 x Medium NPPCs 2 x NAC/10s 24 x LB 10-X ACs 5 x Large Pulse Lasers 10 x ER Large Lasers 47 x Small Pulse Lasers |
| Armor | Fore: 180 Fore-Sides: 150 Aft-Sides: 139 Aft: 120 Ferro-Carbide Armor |
| DropShip Capacity | 2 |
| Crew | 329 |
| Grav Decks | 1 x 65 meter diameter 1 x 85 meter diameter |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 20/20 |
| Heat Sinks | 2,500 Double Heat Sinks |
| Structural Integrity | 70 |
| BV (1.0) | 101,557[1] |
| BV (2.0) | ??? |
Description
Designed originally as a proof of concept vessel by Krester's Ship Construction, the Kimagure-class pursuit cruiser (Kimagure translates to "capricious" in Japanese) was so impressive, the SLDF placed an initial order for 12 vessels, with more to follow.[1]
Due to the large prow extending below its forward hull, the Kimagure has a distinct silhouette, which has given the vessel nicknames like "hatchface". On the opposite end of the vessel, the very large interplanetary drives of the Kimagure dominate the stern. The Kimagure was very well-liked by crews.[1]
The Kimagure boasts a fantastic mix of heavy armor, corvette-like maneuverability, and devastating firepower. These exceptional attributes combined to make the Kimagure one of the premier cruisers of the fleets of the Star League.[1]
However, the Kimagure was surprisingly prone to destruction, primarily a result of poor heat management. A Kimagure surrounded on multiple firing arcs to hostile vessels only had enough heat sinks for broadsides against a single target, prompting adversaries to attempt to pincer and overwhelm a lone Kimagure.[1]
Only 5 Kimagures survived the Amaris Civil War, all of which departed the Inner Sphere with Aleksandr Kerensky. Two of these vessels were upgraded to the new Conqueror-class battlecruiser/carrier by Clan Snow Raven in the middle of the 31st century.[1][2]
Armament
The armament of the Kimagure is devastating. The vessel boasts naval PPCs covering all quarters, save the aft firing arc. Combined with naval-grade autocannons, every approach to the Kimagure is fraught with peril. The Kimagure also wields an extensive array of ER Large Lasers and Small Pulse Lasers to fend of attack by smaller AeroSpace assets.[1]
Cargo
Though the Kimagure can function as a transport, the class is not meant to carry cargo. The Kimagure has a pair of DropShip collars, and just 2 bays. The first bay can carry 2 squadrons of AeroSpace Fighters, but the second bay can only manage less than 9,000 tons of cargo.
Related WarShips
- Conqueror-class battlecruiser/carrier – in anticipation of Operation Revival, Clan Snow Raven began upgrading Kimagure-class pursuit cruisers. However, when it became clear the Inner Sphere no longer possessed WarShips, Clan Snow Raven halted production, completing just 2 ships of the new ship class.[2]