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{{InfoBoxWarShip
 
{{InfoBoxWarShip
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| image = [[File:Luxor.jpg|200px]]
 
| name = Luxor
 
| name = Luxor
| manufacturer = [[Mitchell Vehicles]]
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| manufacturer = [[Mitchell Vehicles]]<ref name=TRO3057Rp224>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', p. 224, "Luxor Ship Profile"</ref>
 
| Use = Heavy Cruiser
 
| Use = Heavy Cruiser
 
| Tech Base = [[Star League]]
 
| Tech Base = [[Star League]]
| Cost = ???
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| Cost = 15,471,376,001 C-bills
 
| Introduced = [[2727]]
 
| Introduced = [[2727]]
| Mass = 890,000
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| production year=2727
| Length = 975
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| year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4550/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
| Top Thrust = 5
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| Mass = 890,000 tons
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| Length = 975 m
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| Sail Diameter = 1,490 m
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| Fuel = 5,000 tons
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| Burn Rate = 39.52
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| Top Thrust = 2.5 g
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| Sail Integrity = 5
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| KF Drive Integrity = 18
 
| LF Battery = Yes
 
| LF Battery = Yes
 
| Armament = 15 x [[NL55]]s <br> 26 x [[Medium NPPC]]s <br> 12 x [[NAC/25]]s <br> 8 x [[NAC/30]]s <br> 8 x [[Medium N-Gauss]]es
 
| Armament = 15 x [[NL55]]s <br> 26 x [[Medium NPPC]]s <br> 12 x [[NAC/25]]s <br> 8 x [[NAC/30]]s <br> 8 x [[Medium N-Gauss]]es
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| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 30/35
 
| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 30/35
 
| Heat Sinks = 3,250 [[Double Heat Sink]]s
 
| Heat Sinks = 3,250 [[Double Heat Sink]]s
| BV (1.0) = 225,875
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| Structural Integrity = 80
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| BV (1.0) = 225,875<ref name=TRO3057Rp224/>
 
| BV (2.0) = ???
 
| BV (2.0) = ???
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
  
The '''''Luxor'''''-class heavy cruiser was designed in response to the [[Star League]] Naval Command’s request for a replacement for the ''[[Avatar (WarShip)|Avatar]]''-class cruiser.  [[Mitchell Vehicles]] had actually designed the ''Luxor'' well before the request, and modified the design to meet the project requirements.
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The '''''Luxor'''''-class heavy cruiser was designed in response to the [[Star League]] Naval Command’s request for a replacement for the ''[[Avatar (WarShip)|Avatar]]''-class cruiser.  [[Mitchell Vehicles]] had actually designed the ''Luxor'' well before the request, and modified the design to meet the project requirements;<ref name=TRO3057Rp224/> during the competition itself, political pressure from the Chief Executive Officer of [[Blue Nose Clipperships]] and long-time ally of Mitchell Vehicles, [[Craig Kovac]], ensured that the other competing design, the ''[[Soyal]]''-class heavy cruiser designed by [[Nicholas Shipyards]], wasn't selected.<ref name="ER:2750p86">''Era Report: 2750'', p. 86, "Craig Kovac"</ref>
  
The first mission of the nascent ''Luxor''-class was convoy protection for troop ferries, an [[SLDF]] redeployment required to pacify the [[Periphery]] in response to First Lord [[Richard Cameron II|Richard Cameron’s]] steep tax hikes.
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The first mission of the nascent ''Luxor''-class was convoy protection for troop ferries, an [[SLDF]] redeployment required to pacify the [[Periphery]] in response to First Lord [[Richard Cameron II|Richard Cameron’s]] steep tax hikes.<ref name=TRO3057Rp224/>
  
However, the shortlived ''Luxor''-class became a casualty of the [[Amaris Civil War]], mostly as a result of engagements with [[Space Defense System|Caspar Space Defense Drones]].  The Drones preferably identified ''Luxor''-class vessels as major threats, leading the SLDF to deploy ''Luxors'' as decoys – a suicide mission.  The last ''Luxor'' was destroyed over [[Terra]] in [[2777]].
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However, the shortlived ''Luxor''-class became a casualty of the [[Amaris Civil War]], mostly as a result of engagements with [[Space Defense System|Caspar Space Defense Drones]].  The Drones prioritized ''Luxor''-class vessels as major threats, leading the SLDF to deploy ''Luxor''s as decoys – a suicide mission for their crews.  The last ''Luxor'' was destroyed over [[Terra]] in [[2777]].<ref name=TRO3057Rp224/>
  
 
==Armament==
 
==Armament==
  
The ''Luxor''-class is well armored and maneuverable for a ship of its size.  The armament of the ''Luxor''-class is designed to engage capital vessels, and packs a lot of firepower.  The firepower is composed of naval autocannons, naval lasers and naval PPCs.  However, the ''Luxor''-class is relatively defenseless against attack by smaller AeroSpace assets, and requires its fighter cover for defense.
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The ''Luxor''-class is well armored and maneuverable for a ship of its size.  The armament of the ''Luxor''-class is designed to engage capital vessels, and packs a lot of firepower.  The firepower is composed of naval autocannons, naval lasers and naval PPCs.  However, the ''Luxor''-class is relatively defenseless against attack by smaller AeroSpace assets, and requires its fighter cover for defense.<ref name=TRO3057Rp224/>
  
 
==Cargo==
 
==Cargo==
  
Though not able to ferry as much cargo as some other cruisers, the ''Luxor''-class does boast 4 [[Docking Collar|DropShip collars]].  In addition, the class has two separate bays.  Bay 1 is meant for ferrying [[AeroSpace Fighter]]s and small craft, of which it can contain 2 squadrons and 4 vessels, respectively.  Bay 2 is the cargo bay, which is capable of holding 53,594 tons of cargo.
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Though not able to ferry as much cargo as some other cruisers, the ''Luxor''-class does boast 4 [[Docking Collar|DropShip collars]].  In addition, the class has two separate bays.  Bay 1 is meant for ferrying [[AeroSpace Fighter]]s and small craft, of which it can contain 2 squadrons and 4 vessels, respectively.  Bay 2 is the cargo bay, which is capable of holding 53,594 tons of cargo.<ref name=TRO3057Rp224/>
  
==Named Vessels==
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==See Also==
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* [[:Category:Individual Luxor-class WarShips]]
  
* ''SLS Rhodan'' - The final ''Luxor''-class vessel to be commissioned, launched in [[2765]].
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==Gallery==
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<gallery>
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File:Luxor.jpg|Original ''Luxor'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised|TRO:3057 Revised]]''
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</gallery>
  
==Sources==
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==References==
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<references/>
  
* [[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]], pp. 224-225
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==Bibliography==
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* ''[[Era Report: 2750]]''
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* ''[[Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]''
  
[[Category:WarShips]]
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[[Category:WarShip classes]]
[[Category:Terran Hegemony WarShips]]
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[[Category:Terran Hegemony WarShip classes]]
[[Category:Lost WarShips]]
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[[Category:Heavy Cruiser classes]]
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[[Category:Large WarShips]]

Revision as of 10:11, 13 August 2020

Luxor.jpg
Luxor
Production information
Manufacturer Mitchell Vehicles[1]
Introduced 2727
Production Year 2727[2]
Use Heavy Cruiser
Tech Base Star League
Cost 15,471,376,001 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass 890,000 tons
Length 975 m
Sail Diameter 1,490 m
Fuel 5,000 tons
Burn Rate 39.52
Safe Thrust
Top Thrust 2.5 g
Sail Integrity 5
KF Drive Integrity 18
LF Battery Yes
Armament 15 x NL55s
26 x Medium NPPCs
12 x NAC/25s
8 x NAC/30s
8 x Medium N-Gausses
Armor Improved Ferro-Aluminum Armor
DropShip Capacity 4
Crew 399
Grav Decks 2 x 95 meter diameter
Escape Pods/Life Boats 30/35
Heat Sinks 3,250 Double Heat Sinks
Structural Integrity 80
BV (1.0) 225,875[1]
BV (2.0) ???



Description

The Luxor-class heavy cruiser was designed in response to the Star League Naval Command’s request for a replacement for the Avatar-class cruiser. Mitchell Vehicles had actually designed the Luxor well before the request, and modified the design to meet the project requirements;[1] during the competition itself, political pressure from the Chief Executive Officer of Blue Nose Clipperships and long-time ally of Mitchell Vehicles, Craig Kovac, ensured that the other competing design, the Soyal-class heavy cruiser designed by Nicholas Shipyards, wasn't selected.[3]

The first mission of the nascent Luxor-class was convoy protection for troop ferries, an SLDF redeployment required to pacify the Periphery in response to First Lord Richard Cameron’s steep tax hikes.[1]

However, the shortlived Luxor-class became a casualty of the Amaris Civil War, mostly as a result of engagements with Caspar Space Defense Drones. The Drones prioritized Luxor-class vessels as major threats, leading the SLDF to deploy Luxors as decoys – a suicide mission for their crews. The last Luxor was destroyed over Terra in 2777.[1]

Armament

The Luxor-class is well armored and maneuverable for a ship of its size. The armament of the Luxor-class is designed to engage capital vessels, and packs a lot of firepower. The firepower is composed of naval autocannons, naval lasers and naval PPCs. However, the Luxor-class is relatively defenseless against attack by smaller AeroSpace assets, and requires its fighter cover for defense.[1]

Cargo

Though not able to ferry as much cargo as some other cruisers, the Luxor-class does boast 4 DropShip collars. In addition, the class has two separate bays. Bay 1 is meant for ferrying AeroSpace Fighters and small craft, of which it can contain 2 squadrons and 4 vessels, respectively. Bay 2 is the cargo bay, which is capable of holding 53,594 tons of cargo.[1]

See Also

Gallery

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Technical Readout: 3057 Revised, p. 224, "Luxor Ship Profile"
  2. MUL online date for the Luxor (WarShip class)
  3. Era Report: 2750, p. 86, "Craig Kovac"

Bibliography