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| image = [[FILE:Luciuszhao.png|191px]] | | image = [[FILE:Luciuszhao.png|191px]] | ||
| − | | Name = | + | | Name = Lucius Zhao Escort Carrier |
| − | | Manufacturer = [[Lebedev Nautical Enterprises]]<ref name=TRO:Ip14-15>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', | + | | Manufacturer = [[Lebedev Nautical Enterprises]]<ref name=TRO:Ip14-15>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', pp. 14–15: "Lucius Zhao Escort Carrier"</ref> |
| Use = Planetary Defense, Public Relations, Search and Rescue | | Use = Planetary Defense, Public Relations, Search and Rescue | ||
| Tech Base = Inner Sphere | | Tech Base = Inner Sphere | ||
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| Power Plant = [[PowerTech Industrial ICE|PowerTech Industrial]] [[ICE]] | | Power Plant = [[PowerTech Industrial ICE|PowerTech Industrial]] [[ICE]] | ||
| Fuel (Type/Range) = Natural Gas/4,088 km | | Fuel (Type/Range) = Natural Gas/4,088 km | ||
| − | | Armament = | + | | comsys = |
| + | | T&T = | ||
| + | | Armament = <span></span> | ||
| + | * 6x [[Thumper artillery piece]] | ||
| + | * 2x [[LRT-20]] | ||
| + | * 2x [[SRT-6]] | ||
| + | * 24x [[AC/2]] | ||
| + | * 8x [[machine gun]] | ||
| Heat Sinks = 0 | | Heat Sinks = 0 | ||
| Armor = [[Durallex Naval 7]] | | Armor = [[Durallex Naval 7]] | ||
| − | | BAR = [[BAR 7]] | + | | BAR = [[BAR|7]] |
| Crew = 137 (20 officers, 51 enlisted/non-rated, 66 gunners) | | Crew = 137 (20 officers, 51 enlisted/non-rated, 66 gunners) | ||
| BV (1.0) = | | BV (1.0) = | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The | + | The '''Lucius Zhao''' is a [[Capellan Confederation|Capellan]] light blue water aircraft carrier originating from the [[Succession Wars]] era. The fragile carrier is primarily found as part of planetary garrisons on water-heavy worlds, usually one ''Zhao'' per world, carrying out patrols within its limited operational range. Focal points of propaganda and public events in port cities, Lucius Zhao carriers are also extensively used for search and rescue operations.<ref name=TRO:Ip14-15/> |
| − | Production of | + | Production of Lucius Zhao carriers has depended on Capellan control of [[Tikonov]]. During the [[Federated Commonwealth]]'s time controlling the planet, no ''Zhao''s were built, and sales were similarly lacking under the [[Republic of the Sphere]].<ref name=TRO:Ip14-15/> |
==Equipment and Capabilities== | ==Equipment and Capabilities== | ||
| − | The standard | + | The standard Lucius Zhao design lacks in protection. Beyond six [[Thumper Artillery Piece|Thumper artillery pieces]] for coastal bombardment, its weapons are primarily defensive, but insufficient to deal with fighters. Thin armor does not help, and while the carrier is prepared to carry two squadrons of aerospace fighters and two [[VTOL]]s, its fragility means it is often left with conventional fighters and support aircraft instead.<ref name=TRO:Ip14-15/> |
| − | The carrier is | + | The carrier is maneuverable, but its limited fuel and cargo storage means it has a short operational range, keeping patrol routes tightly linked to port cities.<ref name=TRO:Ip14-15/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *; Arrow IV : Using recovered [[Star League]] technology, this upgraded variant | + | *; Arrow IV : Using recovered [[Star League]] technology, this upgraded variant replaced machine guns with [[anti-missile system]]s and swapped the forward Thumper pieces with [[Arrow IV Artillery|Arrow IV artillery]] systems.<ref name="TRO:Ip14-15"/><ref>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 73: "Lucius Zhao Escort Carrier (Arrow IV)"</ref> |
| − | *; Helicarrier : This variant replaces the flight deck with helipads and aerospace bays with additional light vehicle bays, allowing it to carry three full companies of VTOLs. The cargo bay is also vastly expanded. The result is a better-protected vessel with highly expanded search and rescue capabilities.<ref name="TRO:Ip14-15"/><ref>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 74 | + | *; Helicarrier : This variant replaces the flight deck with helipads and aerospace bays with additional light vehicle bays, allowing it to carry three full companies of VTOLs. The cargo bay is also vastly expanded. The result is a better-protected vessel with highly expanded search and rescue capabilities.<ref name="TRO:Ip14-15"/><ref>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 74: "Lucius Zhao Escort Carrier (Arrow IV)"</ref> |
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| + | ==Named Vessels== | ||
| + | * ''[[Divine Will]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Tarnished Blade]]'' | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Master Unit List]]'' | + | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: Irregulars]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: Irregulars]]'' |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Support Vehicles]] |
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[[Category:Capellan Confederation Support Vehicles|Lucius Zhao]] | [[Category:Capellan Confederation Support Vehicles|Lucius Zhao]] | ||
| − | [[Category:Naval | + | [[Category:Naval Vessels|Lucius Zhao]] |
Latest revision as of 13:40, 12 April 2024
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| Lucius Zhao Escort Carrier | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Lebedev Nautical Enterprises[1] |
| Use | Planetary Defense, Public Relations, Search and Rescue |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Chassis Type (Size) | Naval, Large (Template D) |
| Equipment Rating | D/C-E-D-D |
| Introduced | 2615[2] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 15,000 tons |
| Top Speed | 64.8 km/h |
| Power Plant | PowerTech Industrial ICE |
| Fuel (Type/Range) | Natural Gas/4,088 km |
| Armament |
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| Heat Sinks | 0 |
| Armor | Durallex Naval 7 |
| Barrier Armor Rating (BAR) | 7 |
| Crew | 137 (20 officers, 51 enlisted/non-rated, 66 gunners) |
| BV (2.0) | 14,160[1] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Lucius Zhao is a Capellan light blue water aircraft carrier originating from the Succession Wars era. The fragile carrier is primarily found as part of planetary garrisons on water-heavy worlds, usually one Zhao per world, carrying out patrols within its limited operational range. Focal points of propaganda and public events in port cities, Lucius Zhao carriers are also extensively used for search and rescue operations.[1]
Production of Lucius Zhao carriers has depended on Capellan control of Tikonov. During the Federated Commonwealth's time controlling the planet, no Zhaos were built, and sales were similarly lacking under the Republic of the Sphere.[1]
Equipment and Capabilities[edit]
The standard Lucius Zhao design lacks in protection. Beyond six Thumper artillery pieces for coastal bombardment, its weapons are primarily defensive, but insufficient to deal with fighters. Thin armor does not help, and while the carrier is prepared to carry two squadrons of aerospace fighters and two VTOLs, its fragility means it is often left with conventional fighters and support aircraft instead.[1]
The carrier is maneuverable, but its limited fuel and cargo storage means it has a short operational range, keeping patrol routes tightly linked to port cities.[1]
Variants[edit]
- Arrow IV
- Using recovered Star League technology, this upgraded variant replaced machine guns with anti-missile systems and swapped the forward Thumper pieces with Arrow IV artillery systems.[1][3]
- Helicarrier
- This variant replaces the flight deck with helipads and aerospace bays with additional light vehicle bays, allowing it to carry three full companies of VTOLs. The cargo bay is also vastly expanded. The result is a better-protected vessel with highly expanded search and rescue capabilities.[1][4]
Named Vessels[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Technical Readout: Irregulars, pp. 14–15: "Lucius Zhao Escort Carrier"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Lucius Zhao
- ↑ Technical Readout: Irregulars, p. 73: "Lucius Zhao Escort Carrier (Arrow IV)"
- ↑ Technical Readout: Irregulars, p. 74: "Lucius Zhao Escort Carrier (Arrow IV)"