Difference between revisions of "Leopard (DropShip class)"

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| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]
 
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]
 
| Introduced = 2537
 
| Introduced = 2537
| Mass = 1,900
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| Mass = 1,720
 
| Length = 66
 
| Length = 66
 
| Drive System = [[Star League]] V84
 
| Drive System = [[Star League]] V84
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==Description==
 
==Description==
A simple and easy-to-maintain design, the ''Leopard'' quickly became the standard lance-sized [['Mech]] carrier for the original [[Star League]] and the Great Houses. It's low operating costs and plethora of replacement parts (with the exception of the drive system) has allowed it to not only survive the [[Succession Wars]] as a ship class, but become the predominant entry vehicle for [['Mech]] recon, objective raid, and special operations missions. The two fighter bays allow for the lance's air support needs or act as enlarged cargo areas for booty.
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A simple and easy-to-maintain design, the ''Leopard'' quickly became the standard lance-sized [['Mech]] carrier for the original [[Star League]] and the Great Houses. Its relatively low operating costs and plethora of existing replacement parts (with the exception of the drive system) has allowed it to not only survive the [[Succession Wars]] as a ship class, but become the predominant entry vehicle for [['Mech]] recon, objective raid, and special operations missions. The two fighter bays allow for the lance's air support needs or act as enlarged cargo areas for booty.
  
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In reference to its layout and alledgedly also to its atmospheric handling, the ''Leopard'' is widely known by its nickname, "Brick".
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==Armament==
 
==Armament==
 
The ''Leopard'' has an impressive weapons loadout for such a small [[DropShip]], most useful for attacks from aerospace interceptors. It can be easily overwhelmed, however, if swarmed. While it does count on three long range missile racks for heavy hitting, two [[PPC]]s, five [[Large Laser]]s, and seven [[Medium Laser]]s give it more than enough combat capability when its munitions run out.
 
The ''Leopard'' has an impressive weapons loadout for such a small [[DropShip]], most useful for attacks from aerospace interceptors. It can be easily overwhelmed, however, if swarmed. While it does count on three long range missile racks for heavy hitting, two [[PPC]]s, five [[Large Laser]]s, and seven [[Medium Laser]]s give it more than enough combat capability when its munitions run out.
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*4 [['Mech]]s
 
*4 [['Mech]]s
 
*2 [[ASF]]s
 
*2 [[ASF]]s
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The ''Leopard'' can accomodate its regular crew of 9, plus pilots and techs for the vehicles carried.
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
The venerable ''Leopard'', like many [[Succession War]] survivors, has had numerous modifications made throughout the vessel's class, mostly minor differences owing to the numerous manufacturers throughout known space. Other than the sister ''[[Leopard CV]]'' model, however, which is essentially a different ship type, no specific multi-number sub-classes of the Leopard currently exist as a regular production model.
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The venerable ''Leopard'', like many [[Succession War]] survivors, has had numerous modifications made throughout the vessel's class, mostly minor differences owing to the numerous manufacturers throughout known space such as the version produced in the [[Magistracy of Canopus]] that mounts Parti-Kill PPCs instead of the large lasers.
  
Typical refits or modifications include a tank carrier version capable of carrying 12 vehicles. It is also not unknown for Leopard owners to remove the 'Mech cubicles entirely (and often the AeroSpace fighter cubicles as well) and simply use the Leopard as a cargo ship.
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An upgraded 1,800-ton version of the ''Leopard'' was first launched in [[3056]]. This version essentially only features an improved life support system and an upgraded, significantly more powerful weapons grid.
  
Upon the resurgence of technology, the ''Leopard'' benefitted from extended range and pulse weaponry, with new upgraded ''Leopards'' now being produced.
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Typical refits or modifications include a tank carrier version capable of carrying 12 vehicles. It is also not unknown for ''Leopard'' owners to remove the 'Mech cubicles entirely (and often the AeroSpace fighter cubicles as well) and simply use the ''Leopard'' as a cargo ship.
  
 
==References==
 
==References==

Revision as of 17:20, 20 November 2008

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Leopard (obsolete)
Production information
Manufacturer various
Use 'Mech Carrier
Type Aerodyne
Tech Base Inner Sphere
Technical specifications
Mass 1,720 tons
Structural Integrity
Length 66 meters
Width meters
Height meters
Drive System Star League V84
Safe Thrust
Max Thrust
Fuel (tons)
Fuel (days)
Armament * 2x PPCs
Armor Standard
Crew 9
Heat Sinks 80 (single)
BV (1.0) 2,579



Description

A simple and easy-to-maintain design, the Leopard quickly became the standard lance-sized 'Mech carrier for the original Star League and the Great Houses. Its relatively low operating costs and plethora of existing replacement parts (with the exception of the drive system) has allowed it to not only survive the Succession Wars as a ship class, but become the predominant entry vehicle for 'Mech recon, objective raid, and special operations missions. The two fighter bays allow for the lance's air support needs or act as enlarged cargo areas for booty.

In reference to its layout and alledgedly also to its atmospheric handling, the Leopard is widely known by its nickname, "Brick".

Armament

The Leopard has an impressive weapons loadout for such a small DropShip, most useful for attacks from aerospace interceptors. It can be easily overwhelmed, however, if swarmed. While it does count on three long range missile racks for heavy hitting, two PPCs, five Large Lasers, and seven Medium Lasers give it more than enough combat capability when its munitions run out.

Cargo

The Leopard can accomodate its regular crew of 9, plus pilots and techs for the vehicles carried.

Variants

The venerable Leopard, like many Succession War survivors, has had numerous modifications made throughout the vessel's class, mostly minor differences owing to the numerous manufacturers throughout known space such as the version produced in the Magistracy of Canopus that mounts Parti-Kill PPCs instead of the large lasers.

An upgraded 1,800-ton version of the Leopard was first launched in 3056. This version essentially only features an improved life support system and an upgraded, significantly more powerful weapons grid.

Typical refits or modifications include a tank carrier version capable of carrying 12 vehicles. It is also not unknown for Leopard owners to remove the 'Mech cubicles entirely (and often the AeroSpace fighter cubicles as well) and simply use the Leopard as a cargo ship.

References