Mako
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| Mako | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Bolson Shipyards |
| Introduced | 2692 |
| Production Year | 2692[1] |
| Use | Corvette |
| Tech Base | Star League |
| Cost | 1,708,588,000 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 200,000 tons |
| Length | 390 m |
| Sail Diameter | 260 m |
| Fuel | 1,000 tons |
| Burn Rate | 39.52 |
| Safe Thrust | 3 g |
| Top Thrust | 4.5 g |
| Sail Integrity | 6 |
| KF Drive Integrity | 16 |
| LF Battery | No |
| Armament | 2 x NL35s 2 x Medium NPPCs 2 x Light NPPCs 1 x NAC/20 4 x NAC/25s 35 x ER Large Lasers 22 x Gauss Rifles 3 x AC/10s |
| Armor | Ferro-Aluminum Armor |
| DropShip Capacity | 0 |
| Crew | 170 |
| Grav Decks | 1 x 55 meter diameter |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 10/10 |
| Heat Sinks | 600 Double Heat Sinks |
| Structural Integrity | 50 |
| BV (1.0) | 66,222[2] |
| BV (2.0) | ??? |
Description
A corvette designed by the Lyran Commonwealth, the Mako-class corvette is a quick, well armed and armored vessel. The vessel's small size and quickness are in stark contrast to conventional Lyran combat doctrines, emphasizing large size to maximize armor and firepower, a doctrine responsible for naval vessels like the Tharkad-class battleship. The Mako serves primarily as an escort vessel for larger fleet movements, but is equally capable as a border garrison or as a lone ship conducting independent operations.[2]
The Mako was produced at the Bolson Shipyards over New Kyoto between 2692 and 2787. During this time, more than 100 Mako-class vessels were constructed.[2] By 2765 the Lyran Commonwealth navy had twenty-seven Makos in service,[3] although the Lyran Commonwealth was ever the consummate trading state and also sold the ship to foreign powers, including the Terran Hegemony and the Rim Worlds Republic. As a result, Makos fought on both sides of the Amaris Civil War.[2]
Production of the Mako ceased after the Free Worlds League destroyed the Bolson Shipyards. Attrition led to the eventual destruction of every Mako in service; the last Mako-class vessel was destroyed over Caledonia trying to repel a Kurita invasion in 2841.[2]
Armament
The Mako boasts an impressive armament for a small naval vessel, including naval autocannons, naval PPCs, naval lasers for naval engagements. The Mako also possesses lasers, gauss rifles and autocannons for anti-AeroSpace Fighter defense.[2]
However, the most impressive features of the Mako are its maneuverability and its armor. The 200,000 ton Mako mounts nearly 200 tons of armor, and is capable of exceptionally quick 4.5 G acceleration.[2]
Cargo
The Mako is not designed for transport. The Mako possesses no DropShip collars, and has only 2 bays, capable of transporting only 2 small craft and just 980.5 tons of cargo.[2]
See Also
Gallery
Original Mako from TRO:3057 Revised