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| − | As [[Battlemech]]s are one of the few units able to operate aquatically, and can only do so clumsily, [[House Davion]] had started to build fixed command posts underwater. The ''Neptune'' [[submarine]], put into service by [[Galtor Naval Yards]] in [[2950]], was designed by House Davion as a means to defend these underwater C3 posts from enemy attacks. The ''Neptune'' proved effective in this role during the [[4th Succession War]], and was a common defensive unit on [[Federated Suns]] (And later [[Federated Commonwealth]]) worlds with any aquatic installations. After Galtor's conquest by House Kurita during the 4th Successior war, it has started appearing among [[Draconis Combine]] units. | + | As [[Battlemech]]s are one of the few units able to operate aquatically, and can only do so clumsily, [[House Davion]] had started to build fixed command posts underwater. The ''Neptune'' [[submarine]], put into service by [[Galtor Naval Yards]] in [[2950]], was designed by House Davion as a means to defend these underwater C3 posts from enemy attacks. The ''Neptune'' proved effective in this role during the [[4th Succession War]], and was a common defensive unit on [[Federated Suns]] (And later [[Federated Commonwealth]]) worlds with any aquatic installations. After Galtor's conquest by [[House Kurita]] during the 4th Successior war, it has started appearing among [[Draconis Combine]] units. |
The ''Neptune'' utilises a double hull, rated for a depth of up to 1 km. The Neptune's Doorman Naval ICE is a diesel design, operating as a normal engine on the surface (or up to 12 meters using a snorkel system) but able to burn a mix of diesel and hydrogen peroxide underwater. Its periscope also extends to a height of 12 meters. | The ''Neptune'' utilises a double hull, rated for a depth of up to 1 km. The Neptune's Doorman Naval ICE is a diesel design, operating as a normal engine on the surface (or up to 12 meters using a snorkel system) but able to burn a mix of diesel and hydrogen peroxide underwater. Its periscope also extends to a height of 12 meters. | ||
Revision as of 15:05, 13 October 2009
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| Neptune Submarine | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Galtor Naval Yards |
| Mission | Aquatic Defense |
| Type | Submarine |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 100 tons |
| Armor | SeaSlab/14.5 |
| Engine | Doorman 270 Naval HyPerOx ICE |
| Speed | 54 km/h |
| Crew | 6 |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 603 |
| BV (2.0) | 963 |
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Description
As Battlemechs are one of the few units able to operate aquatically, and can only do so clumsily, House Davion had started to build fixed command posts underwater. The Neptune submarine, put into service by Galtor Naval Yards in 2950, was designed by House Davion as a means to defend these underwater C3 posts from enemy attacks. The Neptune proved effective in this role during the 4th Succession War, and was a common defensive unit on Federated Suns (And later Federated Commonwealth) worlds with any aquatic installations. After Galtor's conquest by House Kurita during the 4th Successior war, it has started appearing among Draconis Combine units.
The Neptune utilises a double hull, rated for a depth of up to 1 km. The Neptune's Doorman Naval ICE is a diesel design, operating as a normal engine on the surface (or up to 12 meters using a snorkel system) but able to burn a mix of diesel and hydrogen peroxide underwater. Its periscope also extends to a height of 12 meters.
Armament
Being a submarine, the Neptune is primarily armed with a variety of torpedo systems, all marinized version of existing missile systems. For long range firepower, the Neptune mounted a Sea Devestator LR Torpedo system, with 20 tubes. Backing up the Sea Devestator, and providing close range firepower, were twin Sea Harvestor SR Torpedo systems, each with 6 tubes. As a backup weapon, or for use in attacking land targets, the Neptune also mounted a single Sutel XII large laser.
Variants
- LR Torpedo - Designed to counter an issue with limited reloads, the LR Torpedo variant of the Neptune replaces the Sutel XII with another Sea Devestator and 3 additional tons of ammunition.
- SR Torpedo - Similar to the LR Torpedo variant, the SR Torpedo variant also removes the Sutel XII to make room for three additional Sea Harvestors and increased ammo.