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Line 21: | Revenue/Mission = 60,000 C-bills | Revenue/Mission = 60,000 C-bills | Introduced = [[2537]] | Introduced = [[2537]] − | Mass = 1,900<ref name=MUL/><ref name=TRO3057Rp12>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', p. 12: "Leopard DropShip Profile"</ref> + | Mass = 1,900<ref name=MUL/><ref>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', p. 12</ref> | Structural Integrity = 7 | Structural Integrity = 7 | Length = 65.5 | Length = 65.5 | Width = 51.6 | Width = 51.6 | Height = 22.4 | Height = 22.4 − | Drive System = [[Star League V84]] + | Drive System = Star League V84 | Safe Thrust = 2 g | Safe Thrust = 2 g | Maximum Thrust = 3 g | Maximum Thrust = 3 g Line 36:
Line 36: * 7x [[medium laser]] * 7x [[medium laser]] * 5x [[large laser]] * 5x [[large laser]] − | Armor = 29.5 tons [[Armor (Capital)|standard]] + | Armor = Standard <br> '''Fore:''' 140 <br> '''Sides:''' 130 <br> '''Aft:''' 100 − | Crew = 9<ref name=TRO3057Rp12/> + | Crew = 9 *2 Officers *2 Officers *4 Enlisted *4 Enlisted Line 50:
Line 50: | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 2/0 | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 2/0 | Heat Sinks = 80 (single) | Heat Sinks = 80 (single) − | BV (1.0) = 2,579<ref name=TRO3057Rp12/><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 202</ref> + | BV (1.0) = 2,579<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 202</ref> − | BV (2.0) = 2,854{{cn}} + | BV (2.0) = 2,854 }} }} ==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]]. Its relatively low operating costs and abundant existing replacement parts (with the exception of the drive system) have allowed it to not only survive the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] as a ship class, but also become the predominant entry vehicle for [['Mech]] recon, objective raid, planetary assault, and special operations missions.<ref name=TRO3057Rp12/> + 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 abundant existing replacement parts (with the exception of the drive system) have allowed it to not only survive the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] as a ship class, but also become the predominant entry vehicle for [['Mech]] recon, objective raid, and special operations missions. − Four 'Mechs and two [[aerospace fighters]] constitute a so-called [[AirLance]] under [[SLDF]] doctrine, where one in three lances was an AirLance. The fighter cubicles are often repurposed for cargo storage or other uses instead. + Four 'Mechs and two [[aerospace fighter]]s constitute a so-called [[AirLance]] under [[SLDF]] doctrine, where one in three lances was an AirLance. The fighter cubicles are often repurposed for cargo storage or other uses instead. While an aerodyne-type vessel, the ability to manufacture curved "crystal-steel" armor only came about after the design of the class, which benefitted the related and 50-year subsequent ''[[Leopard CV]]''.<ref name=DS&JSp38>''DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary'', p. 38</ref> In reference to its layout and allegedly also to its atmospheric handling, the ''Leopard'' is widely known by its nickname, "Brick." While an aerodyne-type vessel, the ability to manufacture curved "crystal-steel" armor only came about after the design of the class, which benefitted the related and 50-year subsequent ''[[Leopard CV]]''.<ref name=DS&JSp38>''DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary'', p. 38</ref> In reference to its layout and allegedly also to its atmospheric handling, the ''Leopard'' is widely known by its nickname, "Brick." ==Armament== ==Armament== − The ''Leopard'' has an impressive weapons loadout for such a small [[DropShip]], most useful to defend against aerospace fighters. 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 laser|large lasers]], and seven [[medium lasers]] give it more than enough combat capability when its munitions run out.<ref name=TRO3057Rp12/> + The ''Leopard'' has an impressive weapons loadout for such a small [[DropShip]], most useful to defend against aerospace fighters. 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. ==Cargo== ==Cargo== − * 4 [['Mechs]], 1 access door each + * 4 [['Mech]]s − * 2 [[Aerospace fighters]], 1 access door each + * 2 [[Aerospace fighter]]s − The ''Leopard'' can accommodate its regular crew of 9, plus pilots and techs for the vehicles carried. The standard vessel has only 34 tons of cargo space, not enough for extended operations. Interior access is restricted to a pair of personnel-sized doors, which restricts movement between bays to only the smallest of parts, and repair equipment to lightweight platforms, cranes, and [[exoskeletons]].<ref name=TRO3057Rp12/> + The ''Leopard'' can accommodate its regular crew of 9, plus pilots and techs for the vehicles carried. Notably, it does not provide any dedicated extra cargo space. ==Variants== ==Variants== Line 74:
Line 74: Some of the more notable standard variants include: Some of the more notable standard variants include: − *; ''Leopard'' (3056) : Introduced in [[3056]], [[Irian Naval Systems]] and [[Federated-Boeing Interstellar]] have both released almost identical updated versions of the ''Leopard'', leading to Federated-Boeing accusations of Irian engaging in industrial espionage (see the [[Floating Tower]] raid at [[Galax]] of [[3053]]). The modern version features improved, though still cramped, crew berths and a more powerful air circulation and filtration system. The ''Leopard's'' weapon array has also been refitted, switching to ER and pulse energy weapon and adding [[Artemis IV FCS]] units to the [[Doombud]] LRM launchers, supported by switching to 70 [[Double Heat Sinks]]. BV (1.0) = 3,211,<ref name=TRO3057Rp12/><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 203</ref> BV (2.0) = 3,376 + *; ''Leopard'' (3056) : Introduced in [[3056]], [[Irian Naval Systems]] and [[Federated-Boeing Interstellar]] have both released almost identical updated versions of the ''Leopard'', leading to accusations from Federated-Boeing of Irian engaging in industrial espionage. The modern version features improved, though still cramped, crew berths and a more powerful air circulation and filtration system. The ''Leopard'''s weapon array has also been refitted, switching to ER and pulse energy weapon and adding [[Artemis IV FCS]] units to the LRM launchers, supported by switching to [[Double Heat Sink]]s. BV (1.0) = 3,211,<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 203</ref> BV (2.0) = 3,376 − *; ''Leopard'' PA : A pirate-created custom variant of the standard ''Leopard'' which first appeared in [[3075]] over [[Repulse]]. Intelligence reports on the vessel have shown that the vessel was converted into an assault-type DropShip with [[Technology Rating|Advanced Technology]] enhancements. The ship's principal weaponry includes 5 ER-PPCs mounted in the nose with a [[PPC Capacitor]] for each of them. Backing up the PPCs is an [[LRM 20]] with [[Artemis IV]] and a pair of [[Small Pulse Lasers]]. Mounted in each of the broadsides and aft is a pair of [[Binary Laser Cannon]]s. Additional LRM-20s are mounted in its broadsides. Mounted on each of the wings, the ship has a pair of Small Pulse Lasers. In addition to the Binary Lasers, four Medium Pulse Lasers are mounted to protect the ship's aft. The ship is covered in 38 tons of [[Ferro-Aluminum]] armor, which is concentrated more on the nose. It retains the standard fighter complement but also has been given two small craft bays that house [[Battle Taxi]]s. As part of its marine complement, it has infantry bays for 4 platoons of [[Jump Troops]]. BV (2.0) = 6,220<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Pirates'' pp. 15, 27 - ''Leopard PA'' - ship info & record sheet.</ref> + *; ''Leopard'' PA : A pirate-created custom variant of the standard ''Leopard'' which first appeared in [[3075]] over [[Repulse]]. Intelligence reports on the vessel have shown that the vessel was converted into an assault type DropShip with [[Technology Rating|Advanced Technology]] enhancements. The ship's principal weaponry includes 5 ER-PPCs mounted in the nose with a [[PPC Capacitor]] for each of them. Backing up the PPCs is an [[LRM 20]] with [[Artemis IV]] and a pair of [[Small Pulse Laser]]s. Mounted in each of the broadsides and aft is a pair of [[Binary Laser Cannon]]s. Additional LRM-20s are mounted in its broadsides. Mounted on each of the wings, the ship has a pair of Small Pulse Lasers. In addition to the Binary Lasers, four Medium Pulse Lasers are mounted to protect the ship's aft. The ship is covered in 38 tons of [[Ferro-Aluminum]] armor, which is concentrated more on the nose. It retains the standard fighter complement but also has been given two small craft bays that house [[Battle Taxi]]s. As part of its marine complement, it has infantry bays for 4 platoons of [[Jump Troops]]. BV (2.0) = 6,220<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Pirates'' pp. 15, 27 - ''Leopard PA'' - ship info & record sheet.</ref> *; ''Leopard'' Pocket WarShip : Developed by the [[Word of Blake]] at Irian Naval Systems' [[Clipperton]] yards, the Pocket WarShip refit features a larger more powerful drive system and fifty-four tons of [[Ferro-Aluminum]] armor. The standard weaponry of the upgraded ''Leopard'' is retained, but the 'Mech and fighter bays have been replaced by a single [[teleoperated]] [[Killer Whale]] [[Capital Missile Launcher]] and an eleven-missile magazine, making the venerable design a considerable threat during the [[Jihad]].<ref name=TRO3075>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 106</ref> BV (2.0) = 6,607,<ref name=TRO3075/> 7,674<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 223</ref> *; ''Leopard'' Pocket WarShip : Developed by the [[Word of Blake]] at Irian Naval Systems' [[Clipperton]] yards, the Pocket WarShip refit features a larger more powerful drive system and fifty-four tons of [[Ferro-Aluminum]] armor. The standard weaponry of the upgraded ''Leopard'' is retained, but the 'Mech and fighter bays have been replaced by a single [[teleoperated]] [[Killer Whale]] [[Capital Missile Launcher]] and an eleven-missile magazine, making the venerable design a considerable threat during the [[Jihad]].<ref name=TRO3075>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 106</ref> BV (2.0) = 6,607,<ref name=TRO3075/> 7,674<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 223</ref> − *; ''Leopard'' (PPC) : Starting in [[2845]],<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4495/leopard-ppc ''Leopard'' (PPC) MUL Entry]</ref> the [[Magistracy of Canopus]] modified a number of their ''Leopards'', replacing the standard large lasers with [[Parti-Kill Heavy Cannon|Parti-Kill]] [[PPCs]].<ref name=OR152/> + *; ''Leopard'' (PPC) : Starting in [[2845]],<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4495/leopard-ppc ''Leopard'' (PPC) MUL Entry]</ref> the [[Magistracy of Canopus]] modified a number of their ''Leopards'', replacing the standard large lasers with [[Parti-Kill Heavy Cannon|Parti-Kill]] [[PPC]]s.<ref name=OR152/> {{ApocryphalContentStart}} {{ApocryphalContentStart}}
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| Revenue/Mission = 60,000 C-bills | | Revenue/Mission = 60,000 C-bills | ||
| Introduced = [[2537]] | | Introduced = [[2537]] | ||
| − | | Mass = 1,900<ref name=MUL/><ref | + | | Mass = 1,900<ref name=MUL/><ref>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', p. 12</ref> |
| Structural Integrity = 7 | | Structural Integrity = 7 | ||
| Length = 65.5 | | Length = 65.5 | ||
| Width = 51.6 | | Width = 51.6 | ||
| Height = 22.4 | | Height = 22.4 | ||
| − | | Drive System = | + | | Drive System = Star League V84 |
| Safe Thrust = 2 g | | Safe Thrust = 2 g | ||
| Maximum Thrust = 3 g | | Maximum Thrust = 3 g | ||
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* 7x [[medium laser]] | * 7x [[medium laser]] | ||
* 5x [[large laser]] | * 5x [[large laser]] | ||
| − | | Armor = | + | | Armor = Standard <br> '''Fore:''' 140 <br> '''Sides:''' 130 <br> '''Aft:''' 100 |
| − | | Crew = 9 | + | | Crew = 9 |
*2 Officers | *2 Officers | ||
*4 Enlisted | *4 Enlisted | ||
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| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 2/0 | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 2/0 | ||
| Heat Sinks = 80 (single) | | Heat Sinks = 80 (single) | ||
| − | | BV (1.0) = 2,579 | + | | BV (1.0) = 2,579<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 202</ref> |
| − | | BV (2.0) = 2,854 | + | | BV (2.0) = 2,854 |
}} | }} | ||
==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]]. Its relatively low operating costs and abundant existing replacement parts (with the exception of the drive system) have allowed it to not only survive the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] as a ship class, but also become the predominant entry vehicle for [['Mech]] recon, objective raid | + | 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 abundant existing replacement parts (with the exception of the drive system) have allowed it to not only survive the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] as a ship class, but also become the predominant entry vehicle for [['Mech]] recon, objective raid, and special operations missions. |
| − | Four 'Mechs and two [[aerospace | + | Four 'Mechs and two [[aerospace fighter]]s constitute a so-called [[AirLance]] under [[SLDF]] doctrine, where one in three lances was an AirLance. The fighter cubicles are often repurposed for cargo storage or other uses instead. |
While an aerodyne-type vessel, the ability to manufacture curved "crystal-steel" armor only came about after the design of the class, which benefitted the related and 50-year subsequent ''[[Leopard CV]]''.<ref name=DS&JSp38>''DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary'', p. 38</ref> In reference to its layout and allegedly also to its atmospheric handling, the ''Leopard'' is widely known by its nickname, "Brick." | While an aerodyne-type vessel, the ability to manufacture curved "crystal-steel" armor only came about after the design of the class, which benefitted the related and 50-year subsequent ''[[Leopard CV]]''.<ref name=DS&JSp38>''DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary'', p. 38</ref> In reference to its layout and allegedly also to its atmospheric handling, the ''Leopard'' is widely known by its nickname, "Brick." | ||
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | The ''Leopard'' has an impressive weapons loadout for such a small [[DropShip]], most useful to defend against aerospace fighters. It can be easily overwhelmed, however, if swarmed. While it does count on three [[Long Range Missile]] racks for heavy hitting, two [[ | + | The ''Leopard'' has an impressive weapons loadout for such a small [[DropShip]], most useful to defend against aerospace fighters. 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. |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | * 4 [[' | + | * 4 [['Mech]]s |
| − | * 2 [[Aerospace | + | * 2 [[Aerospace fighter]]s |
| − | The ''Leopard'' can accommodate its regular crew of 9, plus pilots and techs for the vehicles carried. | + | The ''Leopard'' can accommodate its regular crew of 9, plus pilots and techs for the vehicles carried. Notably, it does not provide any dedicated extra cargo space. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
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Some of the more notable standard variants include: | Some of the more notable standard variants include: | ||
| − | *; ''Leopard'' (3056) : Introduced in [[3056]], [[Irian Naval Systems]] and [[Federated-Boeing Interstellar]] have both released almost identical updated versions of the ''Leopard'', leading to Federated-Boeing | + | *; ''Leopard'' (3056) : Introduced in [[3056]], [[Irian Naval Systems]] and [[Federated-Boeing Interstellar]] have both released almost identical updated versions of the ''Leopard'', leading to accusations from Federated-Boeing of Irian engaging in industrial espionage. The modern version features improved, though still cramped, crew berths and a more powerful air circulation and filtration system. The ''Leopard'''s weapon array has also been refitted, switching to ER and pulse energy weapon and adding [[Artemis IV FCS]] units to the LRM launchers, supported by switching to [[Double Heat Sink]]s. BV (1.0) = 3,211,<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 203</ref> BV (2.0) = 3,376 |
| − | *; ''Leopard'' PA : A pirate-created custom variant of the standard ''Leopard'' which first appeared in [[3075]] over [[Repulse]]. Intelligence reports on the vessel have shown that the vessel was converted into an assault | + | *; ''Leopard'' PA : A pirate-created custom variant of the standard ''Leopard'' which first appeared in [[3075]] over [[Repulse]]. Intelligence reports on the vessel have shown that the vessel was converted into an assault type DropShip with [[Technology Rating|Advanced Technology]] enhancements. The ship's principal weaponry includes 5 ER-PPCs mounted in the nose with a [[PPC Capacitor]] for each of them. Backing up the PPCs is an [[LRM 20]] with [[Artemis IV]] and a pair of [[Small Pulse Laser]]s. Mounted in each of the broadsides and aft is a pair of [[Binary Laser Cannon]]s. Additional LRM-20s are mounted in its broadsides. Mounted on each of the wings, the ship has a pair of Small Pulse Lasers. In addition to the Binary Lasers, four Medium Pulse Lasers are mounted to protect the ship's aft. The ship is covered in 38 tons of [[Ferro-Aluminum]] armor, which is concentrated more on the nose. It retains the standard fighter complement but also has been given two small craft bays that house [[Battle Taxi]]s. As part of its marine complement, it has infantry bays for 4 platoons of [[Jump Troops]]. BV (2.0) = 6,220<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Pirates'' pp. 15, 27 - ''Leopard PA'' - ship info & record sheet.</ref> |
*; ''Leopard'' Pocket WarShip : Developed by the [[Word of Blake]] at Irian Naval Systems' [[Clipperton]] yards, the Pocket WarShip refit features a larger more powerful drive system and fifty-four tons of [[Ferro-Aluminum]] armor. The standard weaponry of the upgraded ''Leopard'' is retained, but the 'Mech and fighter bays have been replaced by a single [[teleoperated]] [[Killer Whale]] [[Capital Missile Launcher]] and an eleven-missile magazine, making the venerable design a considerable threat during the [[Jihad]].<ref name=TRO3075>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 106</ref> BV (2.0) = 6,607,<ref name=TRO3075/> 7,674<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 223</ref> | *; ''Leopard'' Pocket WarShip : Developed by the [[Word of Blake]] at Irian Naval Systems' [[Clipperton]] yards, the Pocket WarShip refit features a larger more powerful drive system and fifty-four tons of [[Ferro-Aluminum]] armor. The standard weaponry of the upgraded ''Leopard'' is retained, but the 'Mech and fighter bays have been replaced by a single [[teleoperated]] [[Killer Whale]] [[Capital Missile Launcher]] and an eleven-missile magazine, making the venerable design a considerable threat during the [[Jihad]].<ref name=TRO3075>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 106</ref> BV (2.0) = 6,607,<ref name=TRO3075/> 7,674<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 223</ref> | ||
| − | *; ''Leopard'' (PPC) : Starting in [[2845]],<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4495/leopard-ppc ''Leopard'' (PPC) MUL Entry]</ref> the [[Magistracy of Canopus]] modified a number of their ''Leopards'', replacing the standard large lasers with [[Parti-Kill Heavy Cannon|Parti-Kill]] [[ | + | *; ''Leopard'' (PPC) : Starting in [[2845]],<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4495/leopard-ppc ''Leopard'' (PPC) MUL Entry]</ref> the [[Magistracy of Canopus]] modified a number of their ''Leopards'', replacing the standard large lasers with [[Parti-Kill Heavy Cannon|Parti-Kill]] [[PPC]]s.<ref name=OR152/> |
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