Mako
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 meters |
Sail Diameter | 260 meters |
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 |
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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] |
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 in the Inner Sphere; the last Mako-class vessel was destroyed over Caledonia trying to repel a Kurita invasion in 2841.[2]. At least two Makos were part of General Kerensky's Exodus Fleet and ended up a part of the Clan_Burrock_Naval_Forces. Both ships would be destroyed during the Wars of Reaving, heralding the final end of the Mako class.[citation needed]
Armament
The Mako boasts an impressive armament for a small naval vessel, including naval autocannons, naval PPCs, and naval lasers for engaging other WarShips. 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