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Line 46: ==Description== ==Description== − In terms of sheer tonnage, the '''''Monolith''''' is the largest class of civilian [[JumpShip]] ever built; at 750 meters from fore to aft it is also the longest. Other than its sheer size, another distinctive trait is a unique system of docking collars mounted on arms. These docking arms are arranged in three groups that form rings down the vessel's spine. These arms enable the ''Monolith'' to accommodate even the largest [[DropShip]]s. Furthermore, with a total of nine docking collars it can accommodate more DropShips than any other civilian JumpShip.<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref name=DS&JSp24>''DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary'', p. 24</ref> + In terms of sheer tonnage, the ''Monolith'' is the largest class of civilian [[JumpShip]] ever built; at 750 meters from fore to aft it is also the longest. Other than its sheer size, another distinctive trait is a unique system of docking collars mounted on arms. These docking arms are arranged in three groups that form rings down the Monolith's spine. These arms enable the Monolith to accommodate even the largest dropships. Furthermore, with a total of nine docking collars it can accommodate more Dropships than any other civilian JumpShip.<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref name=DS&JSp24>''DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary'', p. 24</ref> The ''Monolith'''s command center is equipped with the latest communication, analysis, and simulation equipment. As a result of this superb facility, many ''Monolith''s serve as flagships for invasion fleets and coordinate operations until command is passed to a DropShip in orbit around the target world. The ''Monolith'' is also more heavily armored than other JumpShips, but it is still utterly defenseless if engaged in combat. Finally, the ship is equipped with two large 105-meter [[grav deck]]s.<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref name=DS&JSp24>''DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary'', p. 24</ref> The ''Monolith'''s command center is equipped with the latest communication, analysis, and simulation equipment. As a result of this superb facility, many ''Monolith''s serve as flagships for invasion fleets and coordinate operations until command is passed to a DropShip in orbit around the target world. The ''Monolith'' is also more heavily armored than other JumpShips, but it is still utterly defenseless if engaged in combat. Finally, the ship is equipped with two large 105-meter [[grav deck]]s.<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref name=DS&JSp24>''DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary'', p. 24</ref> ==Armament== ==Armament== − The ''Monolith'' is completely unarmed, although two of the six [[Small Craft]] bays are sometimes used to accommodate fighters. In general, a ''Monolith'' relies upon its DropShips for protection, as well as the Inner Sphere custom of not attacking JumpShips.+ None, although two of the six [[Small Craft]] bays are sometimes used to accommodate fighters. In general, a ''Monolith'' relies upon its DropShips for protection, as well as the Inner Sphere custom of not attacking JumpShips. ==Cargo== ==Cargo== Line 70:
Line 70: Prohibitive manufacturing and maintenance costs have kept the number of operating ships down, but their sturdiness and an abundant supply of spare parts ensure that they remain in service. Prohibitive manufacturing and maintenance costs have kept the number of operating ships down, but their sturdiness and an abundant supply of spare parts ensure that they remain in service. − There are notable discrepancies, however, in reports about how many ''Monolith'' class vessels actually exist. As of [[3025]] and also [[3057]], the armies of the [[Successor States]] between them supposedly operated less than 50 ''Monoliths'', half of which served with the [[DCMS]]. Despite assertions to the contrary, it is demonstrably untrue that only the militaries of the Great Houses employed the design in these eras, as both [[mercenary units]] and various mercantile corporations are also known to operate ''Monolith''s.<ref>According to the ''Wolf's Dragoons'' sourcebook, p. 6, Wolf's Dragoons had at least two ''Monolith''s when they first appeared in the Inner Sphere in 3005. As of 3025, the [[Synguard Corporation]], a medium-sized mercantile corporation, was mentioned to operate three ''Monoliths'' in ''MechWarrior'' (1st Edition), p. 109. The ''Mercenary Handbook'', p. 74, lists three ''Monolith''s with the mercenary [[Eridani Light Horse]] as of 3025. Finally, at least two named ''Monolith''s, the ''[[Edinborough Express]]'' and the ''[[Spirit of Edinburgh]]'', served with the [[Northwind Highlanders]] as of 3067 and have implicitly been with them for a long time.{{cn}}</ref> + There are notable discrepancies, however, in reports about how many ''Monolith'' class vessels actually exist. As of [[3025]] and also [[3057]], the armies of the [[Successor States]] between them supposedly operated less than 50 ''Monoliths'', half of which served with the [[DCMS]]. Despite assertions to the contrary, it is demonstrably untrue that only the militaries of the Great Houses employed the design in these eras, as both [[mercenary units]] and various mercantile corporations are also known to operate ''Monolith''s.<ref>According to the ''Wolf's Dragoons'' sourcebook, p. 6, Wolf's Dragoons had at least two ''Monolith''s when they first appeared in the Inner Sphere in 3005. As of 3025, the [[Synguard Corporation]], a medium-sized mercantile corporation, was mentioned to operate three ''Monoliths'' in ''MechWarrior'' (1st Edition), p. 109. The ''Mercenary Handbook'', p. 74, lists three ''Monolith''s with the mercenary [[Eridani Light Horse]] as of 3025. Finally, at least two named ''Monolith''s, the ''[[Edinborough Express]]'' and the ''[[Spirit of Edinburgh]]'', served with the [[Northwind Highlanders]] as of 3067 and have implicitly been with them for a long time.</ref> The stated number of "a few dozen"<ref name=DS&JSp24/> or "less than fifty" vessels is also at odds with the known production numbers and the stated sturdiness and longevity of the vessels.<ref>See [[Essay:JumpShip distribution]]</ref> Furthermore, this estimate seems to disregard the number that may or may not have been in service with [[ComStar]] (an omission which was probably intentional on ComStar's part). The stated number of "a few dozen"<ref name=DS&JSp24/> or "less than fifty" vessels is also at odds with the known production numbers and the stated sturdiness and longevity of the vessels.<ref>See [[Essay:JumpShip distribution]]</ref> Furthermore, this estimate seems to disregard the number that may or may not have been in service with [[ComStar]] (an omission which was probably intentional on ComStar's part). − The [[Federated Suns]] was reportedly constructing two vessels every three years, presumably via Challenge Systems on [[Panpour]],<ref name=HBHD165>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 165, "Challenge Systems Profile"</ref><ref>''Objectives: Federated Suns'', p. 28, "Industrial Systems"</ref> while the [[Free Worlds League]] historically produced one every two years. The FWLM had potentially lost this capability, with no known facilities in [[3025]]. The [[Draconis Combine]] was also reported as unable to produce the class in 3025, even though it maintained almost half of the "known" ''Monoliths'';<ref name=DS&JSp24/> by the time of the [[Clan War]] the [[Stellar Trek]] shipyards at [[Chatham]] would eventually take up new ''Monolith'' production.<ref name="HB:HKp162"/><ref name=OBDC8/> + The [[Federated Suns]] was reportedly constructing two vessels every three years, presumably via Challenge Systems on [[Panpour]],<ref name=HBHD165>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 165, "Challenge Systems Profile"</ref><ref>''Objectives: Federated Suns'', p. 28, "Industrial Systems"</ref> while the [[Free Worlds League]] historically produced one every two years. The FWLM had potentially lost this capability, with no known facilities in [[3025]]. The [[Draconis Combine]] was also reported as unable to produce the class in 3025, even though it maintained almost half of the "known" ''Monoliths'';<ref name=DS&JSp24/> at some point the [[Stellar Trek]] shipyards at [[Chatham]] would eventually take up new ''Monolith'' production.<ref name=OR68/><ref name=OBDC8/><ref name="HB:HKp162"/> − The Clans also operate the ''Monolith'' class and have upgraded it with their own advanced technologies. It is not known how many Clan ''Monolith''s exist, but it should be noted that the design was only introduced eight years prior to [[Aleksandr Kerensky]]'s [[Operation EXODUS]]. Only a dozen ''Monoliths'' had been produced by that time, suggesting that a very small number of these vessels would have joined the Exodus fleet, and most are reported to have been constructed in the [[Pentagon worlds]] or [[Kerensky Cluster]].<ref name=TRO3057R/> There is insufficient information on production capacities in the Clan homeworlds to estimate how many, if any, have been built there since. + The Clans also operate the ''Monolith'' class and have upgraded it with their own advanced technologies. It is not known how many Clan ''Monolith''s exist, but it should be noted that the design was only introduced eight years prior to [[Aleksandr Kerensky]]'s [[Operation EXODUS]]. Only a dozen ''Monoliths'' had been produced by that time, suggesting that a very small number of these vessels would have joined the Exodus fleet. There is insufficient information on production capacities in the Clan homeworlds to estimate how many, if any, have been built there since. For all the reasons stated above it seems almost certain that the "50 ship" figure is a significant underestimate. For all the reasons stated above it seems almost certain that the "50 ship" figure is a significant underestimate. Line 96:
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | In terms of sheer tonnage, the | + | In terms of sheer tonnage, the ''Monolith'' is the largest class of civilian [[JumpShip]] ever built; at 750 meters from fore to aft it is also the longest. Other than its sheer size, another distinctive trait is a unique system of docking collars mounted on arms. These docking arms are arranged in three groups that form rings down the Monolith's spine. These arms enable the Monolith to accommodate even the largest dropships. Furthermore, with a total of nine docking collars it can accommodate more Dropships than any other civilian JumpShip.<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref name=DS&JSp24>''DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary'', p. 24</ref> |
The ''Monolith'''s command center is equipped with the latest communication, analysis, and simulation equipment. As a result of this superb facility, many ''Monolith''s serve as flagships for invasion fleets and coordinate operations until command is passed to a DropShip in orbit around the target world. The ''Monolith'' is also more heavily armored than other JumpShips, but it is still utterly defenseless if engaged in combat. Finally, the ship is equipped with two large 105-meter [[grav deck]]s.<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref name=DS&JSp24>''DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary'', p. 24</ref> | The ''Monolith'''s command center is equipped with the latest communication, analysis, and simulation equipment. As a result of this superb facility, many ''Monolith''s serve as flagships for invasion fleets and coordinate operations until command is passed to a DropShip in orbit around the target world. The ''Monolith'' is also more heavily armored than other JumpShips, but it is still utterly defenseless if engaged in combat. Finally, the ship is equipped with two large 105-meter [[grav deck]]s.<ref name=TRO3057R/><ref name=DS&JSp24>''DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary'', p. 24</ref> | ||
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | + | None, although two of the six [[Small Craft]] bays are sometimes used to accommodate fighters. In general, a ''Monolith'' relies upon its DropShips for protection, as well as the Inner Sphere custom of not attacking JumpShips. | |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
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Prohibitive manufacturing and maintenance costs have kept the number of operating ships down, but their sturdiness and an abundant supply of spare parts ensure that they remain in service. | Prohibitive manufacturing and maintenance costs have kept the number of operating ships down, but their sturdiness and an abundant supply of spare parts ensure that they remain in service. | ||
| − | There are notable discrepancies, however, in reports about how many ''Monolith'' class vessels actually exist. As of [[3025]] and also [[3057]], the armies of the [[Successor States]] between them supposedly operated less than 50 ''Monoliths'', half of which served with the [[DCMS]]. Despite assertions to the contrary, it is demonstrably untrue that only the militaries of the Great Houses employed the design in these eras, as both [[mercenary units]] and various mercantile corporations are also known to operate ''Monolith''s.<ref>According to the ''Wolf's Dragoons'' sourcebook, p. 6, Wolf's Dragoons had at least two ''Monolith''s when they first appeared in the Inner Sphere in 3005. As of 3025, the [[Synguard Corporation]], a medium-sized mercantile corporation, was mentioned to operate three ''Monoliths'' in ''MechWarrior'' (1st Edition), p. 109. The ''Mercenary Handbook'', p. 74, lists three ''Monolith''s with the mercenary [[Eridani Light Horse]] as of 3025. Finally, at least two named ''Monolith''s, the ''[[Edinborough Express]]'' and the ''[[Spirit of Edinburgh]]'', served with the [[Northwind Highlanders]] as of 3067 and have implicitly been with them for a long time. | + | There are notable discrepancies, however, in reports about how many ''Monolith'' class vessels actually exist. As of [[3025]] and also [[3057]], the armies of the [[Successor States]] between them supposedly operated less than 50 ''Monoliths'', half of which served with the [[DCMS]]. Despite assertions to the contrary, it is demonstrably untrue that only the militaries of the Great Houses employed the design in these eras, as both [[mercenary units]] and various mercantile corporations are also known to operate ''Monolith''s.<ref>According to the ''Wolf's Dragoons'' sourcebook, p. 6, Wolf's Dragoons had at least two ''Monolith''s when they first appeared in the Inner Sphere in 3005. As of 3025, the [[Synguard Corporation]], a medium-sized mercantile corporation, was mentioned to operate three ''Monoliths'' in ''MechWarrior'' (1st Edition), p. 109. The ''Mercenary Handbook'', p. 74, lists three ''Monolith''s with the mercenary [[Eridani Light Horse]] as of 3025. Finally, at least two named ''Monolith''s, the ''[[Edinborough Express]]'' and the ''[[Spirit of Edinburgh]]'', served with the [[Northwind Highlanders]] as of 3067 and have implicitly been with them for a long time.</ref> |
The stated number of "a few dozen"<ref name=DS&JSp24/> or "less than fifty" vessels is also at odds with the known production numbers and the stated sturdiness and longevity of the vessels.<ref>See [[Essay:JumpShip distribution]]</ref> Furthermore, this estimate seems to disregard the number that may or may not have been in service with [[ComStar]] (an omission which was probably intentional on ComStar's part). | The stated number of "a few dozen"<ref name=DS&JSp24/> or "less than fifty" vessels is also at odds with the known production numbers and the stated sturdiness and longevity of the vessels.<ref>See [[Essay:JumpShip distribution]]</ref> Furthermore, this estimate seems to disregard the number that may or may not have been in service with [[ComStar]] (an omission which was probably intentional on ComStar's part). | ||
| − | The [[Federated Suns]] was reportedly constructing two vessels every three years, presumably via Challenge Systems on [[Panpour]],<ref name=HBHD165>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 165, "Challenge Systems Profile"</ref><ref>''Objectives: Federated Suns'', p. 28, "Industrial Systems"</ref> while the [[Free Worlds League]] historically produced one every two years. The FWLM had potentially lost this capability, with no known facilities in [[3025]]. The [[Draconis Combine]] was also reported as unable to produce the class in 3025, even though it maintained almost half of the "known" ''Monoliths'';<ref name=DS&JSp24/> | + | The [[Federated Suns]] was reportedly constructing two vessels every three years, presumably via Challenge Systems on [[Panpour]],<ref name=HBHD165>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 165, "Challenge Systems Profile"</ref><ref>''Objectives: Federated Suns'', p. 28, "Industrial Systems"</ref> while the [[Free Worlds League]] historically produced one every two years. The FWLM had potentially lost this capability, with no known facilities in [[3025]]. The [[Draconis Combine]] was also reported as unable to produce the class in 3025, even though it maintained almost half of the "known" ''Monoliths'';<ref name=DS&JSp24/> at some point the [[Stellar Trek]] shipyards at [[Chatham]] would eventually take up new ''Monolith'' production.<ref name=OR68/><ref name=OBDC8/><ref name="HB:HKp162"/> |
| − | The Clans also operate the ''Monolith'' class and have upgraded it with their own advanced technologies. It is not known how many Clan ''Monolith''s exist, but it should be noted that the design was only introduced eight years prior to [[Aleksandr Kerensky]]'s [[Operation EXODUS]]. Only a dozen ''Monoliths'' had been produced by that time, suggesting that a very small number of these vessels would have joined the Exodus fleet | + | The Clans also operate the ''Monolith'' class and have upgraded it with their own advanced technologies. It is not known how many Clan ''Monolith''s exist, but it should be noted that the design was only introduced eight years prior to [[Aleksandr Kerensky]]'s [[Operation EXODUS]]. Only a dozen ''Monoliths'' had been produced by that time, suggesting that a very small number of these vessels would have joined the Exodus fleet. There is insufficient information on production capacities in the Clan homeworlds to estimate how many, if any, have been built there since. |
For all the reasons stated above it seems almost certain that the "50 ship" figure is a significant underestimate. | For all the reasons stated above it seems almost certain that the "50 ship" figure is a significant underestimate. | ||
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