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| image = [[File:Naga (Destroyer) TRO3057r.png|200px]] | | image = [[File:Naga (Destroyer) TRO3057r.png|200px]] | ||
| name = ''Naga'' | | name = ''Naga'' | ||
| − | | manufacturer = | + | | manufacturer = [[Terran Hegemony]] |
| Use = Destroyer | | Use = Destroyer | ||
| Tech Base = [[Star League]] | | Tech Base = [[Star League]] | ||
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| Introduced = [[2645]] | | Introduced = [[2645]] | ||
| production year=2645 | | production year=2645 | ||
| − | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4693/ MUL | + | | year reference=<ref name=MUL>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4693/ MUL entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| Mass = 540,000 tons | | Mass = 540,000 tons | ||
| − | | Length = | + | | Length = 540 meters |
| − | | Sail Diameter = 1, | + | | Sail Diameter = 1,200 meters |
| Fuel = 2,000 tons | | Fuel = 2,000 tons | ||
| Burn Rate = 39.52 | | Burn Rate = 39.52 | ||
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| Grav Decks = 1 x 55 meters diameter | | Grav Decks = 1 x 55 meters diameter | ||
| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 10/22 | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 10/22 | ||
| − | | Heat Sinks = 620 | + | | Heat Sinks = 620 [[heat sink|single]] |
| Structural Integrity = 68 | | Structural Integrity = 68 | ||
| BV (1.0) = 19,914<ref name=TRO:3057Rp206/> | | BV (1.0) = 19,914<ref name=TRO:3057Rp206/> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Naga'''''-class light destroyer was designed by the [[Terran Hegemony]] as a light, but well-armed, escort ship for the fleets of the [[Star League]] Navy. The class was launched in [[2645]] and was intended as a replacement for the venerable ''[[Essex]]''-class destroyer. The ''Naga'' was extremely successful in its role, and became the core class of vessel for Star League fleets for a half-century. | + | The '''''Naga'''''-class light destroyer was designed by the [[Terran Hegemony]] as a light, but well-armed, escort ship for the fleets of the [[Star League]] Navy. The class was launched in [[2645]] and was intended as a replacement for the venerable ''[[Essex I]]''-class destroyer. The ''Naga'' was extremely successful in its role, and became the core class of vessel for Star League fleets for a half-century. |
The success of the ''Naga'' stemmed from one trait alone: lower price tags. However, that is not to say the ''Naga'' is lacking to meet a budget: the class mounts an effective and concentrated mix of weapons, with combat focused on short-ranged naval engagements. However, the class’s dependence on ammunition, lack of agility, and thin armor mean that the ''Naga'' is not intended for independent missions, though it can operate for an extended time from its own stores.<ref name=TRO:3057Rp206/> | The success of the ''Naga'' stemmed from one trait alone: lower price tags. However, that is not to say the ''Naga'' is lacking to meet a budget: the class mounts an effective and concentrated mix of weapons, with combat focused on short-ranged naval engagements. However, the class’s dependence on ammunition, lack of agility, and thin armor mean that the ''Naga'' is not intended for independent missions, though it can operate for an extended time from its own stores.<ref name=TRO:3057Rp206/> | ||
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The ''Naga''-class formed the core of Star League escort fleets for 50 years until it was replaced by the upgraded ''Essex II''-class destroyer, commissioned in [[2707]] and launched in [[2711]]; an odd twist of fate, considering the class was originally commissioned to replace the original ''Essex I''-class. | The ''Naga''-class formed the core of Star League escort fleets for 50 years until it was replaced by the upgraded ''Essex II''-class destroyer, commissioned in [[2707]] and launched in [[2711]]; an odd twist of fate, considering the class was originally commissioned to replace the original ''Essex I''-class. | ||
| − | + | An unknown number of ''Nagas'' left with the [[Star League-in-Exile]] on [[Operation EXODUS]],<ref name=MUL/> while five ''Naga''-class vessels were known to have survived the [[Amaris Civil War]] in the Inner Sphere. The ''[[Blue Lotus]]'' was a [[Draconis Combine Admiralty]] vessel destroyed by the Lyran Commonwealth above [[Luthien]].<ref name="FSWp47">''First Succession War'', p. 47-48, "Steiner Strikes Back: Luthien and Dieron"</ref> Four others were found entangled with [[ComStar]] and the [[Word of Blake]] breakaway sect. One, the RWN ''[[Dystopia]]'', was found by ComStar in [[3051]] in a ruined [[Rim Worlds Republic]] system with no further verified information on the vessel to be found,<ref name="M&Mp217">''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 217, "Gregory Zwick"</ref> though a ''Naga'' undergoing refurbishment at the [[Ruins of Gabriel]] was scuttled before Anti-WoB [[Stone's Coalition|Coalition]] forces could capture it during the [[Jihad|Blakist Jihad]].<ref name="JHS3076p13">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 13</ref> The other three were left in mothballs above Neptune, the 8th planet of the [[Sol]] system. The [[Word of Blake]] was attempting to restore these vessels to combat readiness in the decade before the Jihad, which they did as [[Caspar II]] drones,<ref name=JHS:Tp179/> despite ComStar incredulity.<ref name=TRO:3057Rp206/> | |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | As an escort vessel, the ''Naga''’s only mission was to remain close to the fleet and engage incoming enemy capital vessels. As such, the ''Naga'' mounts a mix of naval lasers, naval autocannons, and naval PPCs. The ''Naga'' also has a trio of naval missile systems, capable of engaging smaller vessels. However, the ''Naga'' is almost completely dependent upon its fighter screen and other vessels within its parent fleets for protection from [[aerospace fighters]]. The class is also particularly defenseless on its aft firing arcs. | + | As an escort vessel, the ''Naga''’s only mission was to remain close to the fleet and engage incoming enemy capital vessels. As such, the ''Naga'' mounts a mix of naval lasers, naval autocannons, and naval PPCs. The ''Naga'' also has a trio of naval missile systems, capable of engaging smaller vessels. The ammunition needs of the vessel were streamlined to require only three ammunition types. However, the ''Naga'' is almost completely dependent upon its fighter screen and other vessels within its parent fleets for protection from [[aerospace fighters]]. The class is also particularly defenseless on its aft firing arcs.<ref name=TRO:3057Rp206/> |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | As a cheap alternative for the Star League Navy, the ''Naga''-class is stripped down in almost every sense, including transport capability. The ''Naga''-class cannot ferry DropShips | + | As a cheap alternative for the Star League Navy, the ''Naga''-class is stripped down in almost every sense, including transport capability. The ''Naga''-class cannot ferry DropShips; most of its cargo space is used to carry more ammunition.<ref name=TRO:3057Rp206/> |
| + | |||
| + | * Bay 1: [[Aerospace fighter]] (12), 2 Doors | ||
| + | ::[[Small Craft]] (2) | ||
| + | * Bay 2: Cargo (142,437 tons), 1 Door | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *; Caspar II Control Ship : Designed and built by the [[Word of Blake]] to control the drone fighters used in their [[SDS]] system, three ''Naga'' WarShips whose [[K-F Drive|K-F Drives]] were destroyed were outfitted with command and control systems. The heavy armor plating and in-system mobility allowed these three ships to evade combat and control the drone defense systems much longer than a controller on the ground or even in a space station. The fact that they carried heavy armor and capital weapons also contributed to their battlefield longevity. In addition, these command vessels were equipped with thirty-six [[Advanced Robotic Transport System]]-equipped fighter bays, allowing them to carry and deploy ''[[Hive]]''-class aerospace Fighter sized drones. Further capitalizing on the space available, the standard weaponry was augmented with ten [[SCL/2]], nine [[SCL/1]], thirty-two [[Large Variable Speed Pulse Laser|Large Variable Speed Pulse Lasers]], and thirty-two [[Artemis IV]]-enhanced [[MML-9]] launchers. These weapons are perfect for destroying enemy aerospace fighters. To provide even more protection, the Command ''Naga''s also carried four [[screen launcher|screen launchers]] and eight [[AMS|anti-missile systems]]. One of these ships coordinated the destruction of the [[Invisible Truth|CSS ''Invisible Truth'']] during [[Operation SCOUR]].<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 101</ref> BV (2.0) = 35,397<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 179</ref> | + | *; Caspar II Control Ship : Designed and built by the [[Word of Blake]] to control the drone fighters used in their [[SDS]] system, three ''Naga'' WarShips whose [[K-F Drive|K-F Drives]] were destroyed were outfitted with command and control systems. The heavy armor plating and in-system mobility allowed these three ships to evade combat and control the drone defense systems much longer than a controller on the ground or even in a space station. The fact that they carried heavy armor and capital weapons also contributed to their battlefield longevity. In addition, these command vessels were equipped with thirty-six [[Advanced Robotic Transport System]]-equipped fighter bays, allowing them to carry and deploy ''[[Hive]]''-class aerospace Fighter sized drones. Further capitalizing on the space available, the standard weaponry was augmented with ten [[SCL/2]], nine [[SCL/1]], thirty-two [[Large Variable Speed Pulse Laser|Large Variable Speed Pulse Lasers]], and thirty-two [[Artemis IV]]-enhanced [[MML-9]] launchers. These weapons are perfect for destroying enemy aerospace fighters. To provide even more protection, the Command ''Naga''s also carried four [[screen launcher|screen launchers]] and eight [[AMS|anti-missile systems]]. One of these ships coordinated the destruction of the [[Invisible Truth|CSS ''Invisible Truth'']] during [[Operation SCOUR]].<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 101</ref> BV (2.0) = 35,397<ref name=JHS:Tp179>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 179</ref> |
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Latest revision as of 19:12, 15 May 2024
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| Naga | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Terran Hegemony |
| Introduced | 2645 |
| Production Year | 2645[1] |
| Use | Destroyer |
| Tech Base | Star League |
| Cost | 1,664,812,000 C-bills[citation needed] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 540,000 tons |
| Length | 540 meters |
| Sail Diameter | 1,200 meters |
| Fuel | 2,000 tons |
| Burn Rate | 39.52 |
| Safe Thrust | 1 g |
| Top Thrust | 1.5 g |
| Sail Integrity | 4 |
| KF Drive Integrity | 12 |
| LF Battery | No |
| Armament |
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| Armor | 174 tons standard |
| DropShip Capacity | 0 |
| Crew | 201[2]
Bay Personnel: 44 |
| Grav Decks | 1 x 55 meters diameter |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 10/22 |
| Heat Sinks | 620 single |
| Structural Integrity | 68 |
| BV (1.0) | 19,914[2] |
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Description[edit]
The Naga-class light destroyer was designed by the Terran Hegemony as a light, but well-armed, escort ship for the fleets of the Star League Navy. The class was launched in 2645 and was intended as a replacement for the venerable Essex I-class destroyer. The Naga was extremely successful in its role, and became the core class of vessel for Star League fleets for a half-century.
The success of the Naga stemmed from one trait alone: lower price tags. However, that is not to say the Naga is lacking to meet a budget: the class mounts an effective and concentrated mix of weapons, with combat focused on short-ranged naval engagements. However, the class’s dependence on ammunition, lack of agility, and thin armor mean that the Naga is not intended for independent missions, though it can operate for an extended time from its own stores.[2]
The Naga-class formed the core of Star League escort fleets for 50 years until it was replaced by the upgraded Essex II-class destroyer, commissioned in 2707 and launched in 2711; an odd twist of fate, considering the class was originally commissioned to replace the original Essex I-class.
An unknown number of Nagas left with the Star League-in-Exile on Operation EXODUS,[1] while five Naga-class vessels were known to have survived the Amaris Civil War in the Inner Sphere. The Blue Lotus was a Draconis Combine Admiralty vessel destroyed by the Lyran Commonwealth above Luthien.[3] Four others were found entangled with ComStar and the Word of Blake breakaway sect. One, the RWN Dystopia, was found by ComStar in 3051 in a ruined Rim Worlds Republic system with no further verified information on the vessel to be found,[4] though a Naga undergoing refurbishment at the Ruins of Gabriel was scuttled before Anti-WoB Coalition forces could capture it during the Blakist Jihad.[5] The other three were left in mothballs above Neptune, the 8th planet of the Sol system. The Word of Blake was attempting to restore these vessels to combat readiness in the decade before the Jihad, which they did as Caspar II drones,[6] despite ComStar incredulity.[2]
Armament[edit]
As an escort vessel, the Naga’s only mission was to remain close to the fleet and engage incoming enemy capital vessels. As such, the Naga mounts a mix of naval lasers, naval autocannons, and naval PPCs. The Naga also has a trio of naval missile systems, capable of engaging smaller vessels. The ammunition needs of the vessel were streamlined to require only three ammunition types. However, the Naga is almost completely dependent upon its fighter screen and other vessels within its parent fleets for protection from aerospace fighters. The class is also particularly defenseless on its aft firing arcs.[2]
Cargo[edit]
As a cheap alternative for the Star League Navy, the Naga-class is stripped down in almost every sense, including transport capability. The Naga-class cannot ferry DropShips; most of its cargo space is used to carry more ammunition.[2]
- Bay 1: Aerospace fighter (12), 2 Doors
- Small Craft (2)
- Bay 2: Cargo (142,437 tons), 1 Door
Variants[edit]
- Caspar II Control Ship
- Designed and built by the Word of Blake to control the drone fighters used in their SDS system, three Naga WarShips whose K-F Drives were destroyed were outfitted with command and control systems. The heavy armor plating and in-system mobility allowed these three ships to evade combat and control the drone defense systems much longer than a controller on the ground or even in a space station. The fact that they carried heavy armor and capital weapons also contributed to their battlefield longevity. In addition, these command vessels were equipped with thirty-six Advanced Robotic Transport System-equipped fighter bays, allowing them to carry and deploy Hive-class aerospace Fighter sized drones. Further capitalizing on the space available, the standard weaponry was augmented with ten SCL/2, nine SCL/1, thirty-two Large Variable Speed Pulse Lasers, and thirty-two Artemis IV-enhanced MML-9 launchers. These weapons are perfect for destroying enemy aerospace fighters. To provide even more protection, the Command Nagas also carried four screen launchers and eight anti-missile systems. One of these ships coordinated the destruction of the CSS Invisible Truth during Operation SCOUR.[7] BV (2.0) = 35,397[6]
See Also[edit]
Gallery[edit]
Original Naga from TRO:3057 Revised
The Caspar II Control Ship, a Naga WarShip from JHS: Terra
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References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 MUL entry for the Naga (WarShip class)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Technical Readout: 3057 Revised, p. 206: "Naga Profile"
- ↑ First Succession War, p. 47-48, "Steiner Strikes Back: Luthien and Dieron"
- ↑ Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers, p. 217, "Gregory Zwick"
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3076, p. 13
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 179
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 101