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Line 52: The '''''Narukami'''''-class of destroyer was the first [[WarShip]] to be designed and manufactured domestically by the [[Draconis Combine]] and was produced in two distinct blocks. The original Block I entered service in [[2380]],<ref name="FR2765:DCp21"/> later than the home-designed WarShips of the other major [[Inner Sphere]] states other bar the [[Capellan Confederation]],<ref>''Strategic Operations'', pp. 14–15: "The Naval Factor"</ref> but allowed the Combine to develop naval doctrines and tactics based around the use of small, powerful ships, reflecting the design and manufacturing capabilities of the Combine's industrial base at the time.<ref name="FR2765:DCp21"/> The '''''Narukami'''''-class of destroyer was the first [[WarShip]] to be designed and manufactured domestically by the [[Draconis Combine]] and was produced in two distinct blocks. The original Block I entered service in [[2380]],<ref name="FR2765:DCp21"/> later than the home-designed WarShips of the other major [[Inner Sphere]] states other bar the [[Capellan Confederation]],<ref>''Strategic Operations'', pp. 14–15: "The Naval Factor"</ref> but allowed the Combine to develop naval doctrines and tactics based around the use of small, powerful ships, reflecting the design and manufacturing capabilities of the Combine's industrial base at the time.<ref name="FR2765:DCp21"/> − Even without the advantages of ready construction facilities and well-developed tactics the ''Narukami'' was a dangerous, highly effective ship, one that outperformed contemporaries such as the ''[[Lola I]]''-class destroyers being manufactured by the [[Terran Hegemony]], combining ample protection, high thrust and considerable firepower. The limitations on the ''Narukami'' were almost directly a consequence of how powerful the design was. The maneuvering drive wasn't only capable of delivering high levels of thrust—it also pushed the hull of the ''Narukami'' beyond its structural limits, something that caused both stress fractures and engine failures. The ''Narukami'' also had a relatively small cargo bay, limiting its endurance.<ref name="FR2765:DCp21"/> + Even without the advantages of ready construction facilities and well-developed tactics the ''Narukami'' was a dangerous, highly effective ship, one that outperformed contemporaries such as the ''[[Lola I]]''-class destroyers being manufactured by the [[Terran Hegemony]], combining ample protection, high thrust and considerable firepower. The limitations on the ''Narukami'' were almost directly a consequence of how powerful the design was. The maneuvering drive wasn't only capable of delivering high levels of thrust - it also pushed the hull of the ''Narukami'' beyond its structural limits, something that caused both stress fractures and engine failures. The ''Narukami'' also had a relatively small cargo bay, limiting its endurance.<ref name="FR2765:DCp21"/> The ''Narukami'' was cheap to manufacture, but proved very expensive to maintain and operate; the cost of operating ''Narukamis'' during peacetime made it more palatable to mothball the class, with the [[Reunification War]] being the last major conflict in an eventful operating life. To fill the capability gap left by the absence of the ''Narukamis'' the Combine instead purchased secondhand WarShips such as ''[[Baron (WarShip class)|Barons]]'' from the Terran Hegemony; while the former Terran WarShips underperformed in combat by comparison, they were cheaper to keep in service.<ref name="FR2765:DCp21"/> By [[2765]] all bar six of the Block I ''Narukamis'' were in mothballs, and those remaining six were in service with the fleets based out of [[Pesht]], where they could rely on having easy access to nearby shipyards to help keep them supplied and operational.<ref name="FR2765:DCp18">''Field Report 2765: DCMS'', p. 18: "Draconis Combine Admiralty"</ref> The ''Narukami'' was cheap to manufacture, but proved very expensive to maintain and operate; the cost of operating ''Narukamis'' during peacetime made it more palatable to mothball the class, with the [[Reunification War]] being the last major conflict in an eventful operating life. To fill the capability gap left by the absence of the ''Narukamis'' the Combine instead purchased secondhand WarShips such as ''[[Baron (WarShip class)|Barons]]'' from the Terran Hegemony; while the former Terran WarShips underperformed in combat by comparison, they were cheaper to keep in service.<ref name="FR2765:DCp21"/> By [[2765]] all bar six of the Block I ''Narukamis'' were in mothballs, and those remaining six were in service with the fleets based out of [[Pesht]], where they could rely on having easy access to nearby shipyards to help keep them supplied and operational.<ref name="FR2765:DCp18">''Field Report 2765: DCMS'', p. 18: "Draconis Combine Admiralty"</ref> − With the various [[Great Houses]] expanding their militaries sharply after the Star League Council repealed the [[Council Edict of 2650]] the Draconis Combine revisted the ''Narukami'' design, using advancements in armor technology to replace the [[Improved Ferro-Aluminum|improved ferro-aluminum]] of the original design with [[Ferro-Carbide|ferro-carbide]], keeping the level of protection at the same level but reducing the weight of the armor solution by 25%. Those weight savings went into boosting the secondary weapon systems on the ''Narukami''; the designers also redesigned the flight decks to support [[aerospace fighter]]s, and the final Block II became the backbone of the resurgent Combine navy.<ref name="FR2765:DCp21"/> + With the various [[Great Houses]] expanding their militaries sharply after the Star League Council repealed the [[Council Edict of 2650]] the Draconis Combine revisted the ''Narukami'' design, using advancements in armor technology to replace the [[Improved Ferro-Aluminum|improved ferro-aluminum]] of the original design with [[Ferro-Carbide|ferro-carbide]], keeping the level of protection at the same level but reducing the weight of the armor solution by 25%. Those weight savings went into boosting the secondary weapon systems on the ''Narukami''; the designers also redesigned the flight decks to support [[aerospace fighter]]s, and the final Block II became the backbone of the resurgent Combine black water navy.<ref name="FR2765:DCp21"/> The ''Narukami'' saw extensive service in the early [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], with a number of ships actually surviving the devastating conflagration—but only in mothballs. The Succession Wars nearly destroyed the Combine's industrial base, and the demanding support and maintenance requirements and the associated cost of operating the ''Narukami'' made it impossible for the DCA to keep the destroyers in service.<ref name="FR2765:DCp21"/> The ''Narukami'' saw extensive service in the early [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], with a number of ships actually surviving the devastating conflagration—but only in mothballs. The Succession Wars nearly destroyed the Combine's industrial base, and the demanding support and maintenance requirements and the associated cost of operating the ''Narukami'' made it impossible for the DCA to keep the destroyers in service.<ref name="FR2765:DCp21"/>
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The '''''Narukami'''''-class of destroyer was the first [[WarShip]] to be designed and manufactured domestically by the [[Draconis Combine]] and was produced in two distinct blocks. The original Block I entered service in [[2380]],<ref name="FR2765:DCp21"/> later than the home-designed WarShips of the other major [[Inner Sphere]] states other bar the [[Capellan Confederation]],<ref>''Strategic Operations'', pp. 14–15: "The Naval Factor"</ref> but allowed the Combine to develop naval doctrines and tactics based around the use of small, powerful ships, reflecting the design and manufacturing capabilities of the Combine's industrial base at the time.<ref name="FR2765:DCp21"/> | The '''''Narukami'''''-class of destroyer was the first [[WarShip]] to be designed and manufactured domestically by the [[Draconis Combine]] and was produced in two distinct blocks. The original Block I entered service in [[2380]],<ref name="FR2765:DCp21"/> later than the home-designed WarShips of the other major [[Inner Sphere]] states other bar the [[Capellan Confederation]],<ref>''Strategic Operations'', pp. 14–15: "The Naval Factor"</ref> but allowed the Combine to develop naval doctrines and tactics based around the use of small, powerful ships, reflecting the design and manufacturing capabilities of the Combine's industrial base at the time.<ref name="FR2765:DCp21"/> | ||
| − | Even without the advantages of ready construction facilities and well-developed tactics the ''Narukami'' was a dangerous, highly effective ship, one that outperformed contemporaries such as the ''[[Lola I]]''-class destroyers being manufactured by the [[Terran Hegemony]], combining ample protection, high thrust and considerable firepower. The limitations on the ''Narukami'' were almost directly a consequence of how powerful the design was. The maneuvering drive wasn't only capable of delivering high levels of | + | Even without the advantages of ready construction facilities and well-developed tactics the ''Narukami'' was a dangerous, highly effective ship, one that outperformed contemporaries such as the ''[[Lola I]]''-class destroyers being manufactured by the [[Terran Hegemony]], combining ample protection, high thrust and considerable firepower. The limitations on the ''Narukami'' were almost directly a consequence of how powerful the design was. The maneuvering drive wasn't only capable of delivering high levels of thrust - it also pushed the hull of the ''Narukami'' beyond its structural limits, something that caused both stress fractures and engine failures. The ''Narukami'' also had a relatively small cargo bay, limiting its endurance.<ref name="FR2765:DCp21"/> |
The ''Narukami'' was cheap to manufacture, but proved very expensive to maintain and operate; the cost of operating ''Narukamis'' during peacetime made it more palatable to mothball the class, with the [[Reunification War]] being the last major conflict in an eventful operating life. To fill the capability gap left by the absence of the ''Narukamis'' the Combine instead purchased secondhand WarShips such as ''[[Baron (WarShip class)|Barons]]'' from the Terran Hegemony; while the former Terran WarShips underperformed in combat by comparison, they were cheaper to keep in service.<ref name="FR2765:DCp21"/> By [[2765]] all bar six of the Block I ''Narukamis'' were in mothballs, and those remaining six were in service with the fleets based out of [[Pesht]], where they could rely on having easy access to nearby shipyards to help keep them supplied and operational.<ref name="FR2765:DCp18">''Field Report 2765: DCMS'', p. 18: "Draconis Combine Admiralty"</ref> | The ''Narukami'' was cheap to manufacture, but proved very expensive to maintain and operate; the cost of operating ''Narukamis'' during peacetime made it more palatable to mothball the class, with the [[Reunification War]] being the last major conflict in an eventful operating life. To fill the capability gap left by the absence of the ''Narukamis'' the Combine instead purchased secondhand WarShips such as ''[[Baron (WarShip class)|Barons]]'' from the Terran Hegemony; while the former Terran WarShips underperformed in combat by comparison, they were cheaper to keep in service.<ref name="FR2765:DCp21"/> By [[2765]] all bar six of the Block I ''Narukamis'' were in mothballs, and those remaining six were in service with the fleets based out of [[Pesht]], where they could rely on having easy access to nearby shipyards to help keep them supplied and operational.<ref name="FR2765:DCp18">''Field Report 2765: DCMS'', p. 18: "Draconis Combine Admiralty"</ref> | ||
| − | With the various [[Great Houses]] expanding their militaries sharply after the Star League Council repealed the [[Council Edict of 2650]] the Draconis Combine revisted the ''Narukami'' design, using advancements in armor technology to replace the [[Improved Ferro-Aluminum|improved ferro-aluminum]] of the original design with [[Ferro-Carbide|ferro-carbide]], keeping the level of protection at the same level but reducing the weight of the armor solution by 25%. Those weight savings went into boosting the secondary weapon systems on the ''Narukami''; the designers also redesigned the flight decks to support [[aerospace fighter]]s, and the final Block II became the backbone of the resurgent Combine navy.<ref name="FR2765:DCp21"/> | + | With the various [[Great Houses]] expanding their militaries sharply after the Star League Council repealed the [[Council Edict of 2650]] the Draconis Combine revisted the ''Narukami'' design, using advancements in armor technology to replace the [[Improved Ferro-Aluminum|improved ferro-aluminum]] of the original design with [[Ferro-Carbide|ferro-carbide]], keeping the level of protection at the same level but reducing the weight of the armor solution by 25%. Those weight savings went into boosting the secondary weapon systems on the ''Narukami''; the designers also redesigned the flight decks to support [[aerospace fighter]]s, and the final Block II became the backbone of the resurgent Combine black water navy.<ref name="FR2765:DCp21"/> |
The ''Narukami'' saw extensive service in the early [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], with a number of ships actually surviving the devastating conflagration—but only in mothballs. The Succession Wars nearly destroyed the Combine's industrial base, and the demanding support and maintenance requirements and the associated cost of operating the ''Narukami'' made it impossible for the DCA to keep the destroyers in service.<ref name="FR2765:DCp21"/> | The ''Narukami'' saw extensive service in the early [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], with a number of ships actually surviving the devastating conflagration—but only in mothballs. The Succession Wars nearly destroyed the Combine's industrial base, and the demanding support and maintenance requirements and the associated cost of operating the ''Narukami'' made it impossible for the DCA to keep the destroyers in service.<ref name="FR2765:DCp21"/> | ||