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| + | The '''Liberator'''-class cruiser is a refitted design based on the [[Star League Defense Force|SLDF]]'s ''[[Avatar (WarShip)|Avatar]]''-class heavy cruiser, a design dating back to [[2531]]. Six of these vessels survived to join [[Aleksandr Kerensky]]'s [[Operation Exodus|Exodus fleet]], thanks in part to Kerensky's need of their cargo and [[DropShip]] capacity, and were later mothballed after the fleet's settlement in the [[Pentagon Cluster]]. In the [[31st Century]], as the [[Clans]] began to mobilize for their [[Clan Invasion|invasion of the Inner Sphere]], these ships were reactivated, upgraded and renamed to take part in the conquest. Among the vessels' upgrades was the replacement of their conventional armor with [[Ferro-Carbide]] armor, which provided 50% greater protection without sacrificing cargo space. The ship proved to be very versatile, being able to carry out small planetary assaults, naval battles or boarding actions on its own. | ||
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| + | ==Armament== | ||
| + | Compared to their original design, the ''Liberator'''s weaponry was focused more on anti-fighter duty, although it still packed sufficient capital punch. 24 [[Large Laser|large]] and 24 [[Medium Laser|medium]] lasers cover all firing arcs on the ship, providing anti-fighter firepower. They are supported by 8 [[Medium Pulse Lasers]], 8 [[LB 10-X AC]]s, 10 [[Ultra AC-10]]s and 12 [[Artemis IV FCS]]-controlled [[LRM-10]]s, concentrated on the fore and aft firing arcs. 8 [[NAC/20]]s with 320 tons (or 800 rounds) of ammo and 4 [[NAC/30]]s with 320 tons (or 400 rounds) of ammo provide hard-hitting ballistic firepower located divided between the ship's fore and aft. 4 [[Heavy Naval Gauss|heavy]] and 4 [[Light Naval Gauss|light]] naval gauss rifles, with 200 and 40 tons of ammo respectively, provide broadside firepower. For capital-strength energy weapons the ''Liberator'' carries 12 [[Naval Laser 35|NL-35]], 6 [[Naval Laser 45|NL-45]], 12 [[Naval Laser 55|NL-55]]s and 8 [[Heavy NPPC]]s spread out between fore, aft and broadside firing arcs. | ||
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | + | The ''Liberator'' has enough internal cargo space to support three [[star]]s of [[aerospace fighter]]s, two stars of [[Elemental (Battle Armor)|Elementals]] for boarding actions and an additional [[Cluster]] of conventional troops. | |
==Named Vessels== | ==Named Vessels== | ||
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| Liberator | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | |
| Introduced | 2525 |
| Use | Cruiser |
| Tech Base | Clan |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 830,000 |
| Length | 855 m |
| Sail Diameter | 1,450 m |
| Fuel | 4,500 tons |
| Burn Rate | 39.52 |
| Safe Thrust | 3 |
| Top Thrust | 5 |
| Sail Integrity | 5 |
| KF Drive Integrity | 17 |
| LF Battery | Yes |
| Armament | 24 x Large Lasers 24 x Small Lasers 8 x Medium Pulse Lasers 8 x LB 20-X ACs 8 x UAC/10s 12 x LRM-20s with Artemis IV FCS) 8 x NAC/20s 4 x NAC/30s 12 x NL-35s 6 x NL-45s 12 x NL-55s 8 x Heavy NPPCs 4 x Light Naval Gauss Cannons 4 x Heavy Naval Gauss Cannons |
| Armor | Fore: 240 Fore-Sides: 210 Aft-Sides: 210 Aft: 229 Ferro-Carbide armor |
| DropShip Capacity | 6 |
| Crew | 420 |
| Grav Decks | 2 (145 and 185 meter diameter) |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 60/40 |
| Heat Sinks | 592 |
| Structural Integrity | 85 |
| BV (1.0) | 75,649 |
| BV (2.0) | ??? |
Description
The Liberator-class cruiser is a refitted design based on the SLDF's Avatar-class heavy cruiser, a design dating back to 2531. Six of these vessels survived to join Aleksandr Kerensky's Exodus fleet, thanks in part to Kerensky's need of their cargo and DropShip capacity, and were later mothballed after the fleet's settlement in the Pentagon Cluster. In the 31st Century, as the Clans began to mobilize for their invasion of the Inner Sphere, these ships were reactivated, upgraded and renamed to take part in the conquest. Among the vessels' upgrades was the replacement of their conventional armor with Ferro-Carbide armor, which provided 50% greater protection without sacrificing cargo space. The ship proved to be very versatile, being able to carry out small planetary assaults, naval battles or boarding actions on its own.
Armament
Compared to their original design, the Liberator's weaponry was focused more on anti-fighter duty, although it still packed sufficient capital punch. 24 large and 24 medium lasers cover all firing arcs on the ship, providing anti-fighter firepower. They are supported by 8 Medium Pulse Lasers, 8 LB 10-X ACs, 10 Ultra AC-10s and 12 Artemis IV FCS-controlled LRM-10s, concentrated on the fore and aft firing arcs. 8 NAC/20s with 320 tons (or 800 rounds) of ammo and 4 NAC/30s with 320 tons (or 400 rounds) of ammo provide hard-hitting ballistic firepower located divided between the ship's fore and aft. 4 heavy and 4 light naval gauss rifles, with 200 and 40 tons of ammo respectively, provide broadside firepower. For capital-strength energy weapons the Liberator carries 12 NL-35, 6 NL-45, 12 NL-55s and 8 Heavy NPPCs spread out between fore, aft and broadside firing arcs.
Cargo
The Liberator has enough internal cargo space to support three stars of aerospace fighters, two stars of Elementals for boarding actions and an additional Cluster of conventional troops.
Named Vessels
- Spirit in the Sky - This Vessel is assigned to the Epsilon Galaxy (Clan Coyote).[1]
References
- ↑ Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 46, "Clan Coyote Naval Assets"