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| year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4890/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4890/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| Mass = 780,000 tons | | Mass = 780,000 tons | ||
| − | | Length = 715 | + | | Length = 715 meters |
| − | | Sail Diameter = 1,200 | + | | Sail Diameter = 1,200 meters |
| − | | Fuel = 1,900 | + | | Fuel = 1,900 ton |
| Burn Rate = 39.52 | | Burn Rate = 39.52 | ||
| Safe Thrust = 1 g | | Safe Thrust = 1 g | ||
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Bay Personnel: 54<br/> | Bay Personnel: 54<br/> | ||
Marines: 150 | Marines: 150 | ||
| − | | Grav Decks = 3 (1 x 120 meters | + | | Grav Decks = 3 (1 x 120 meters and 2 x 145 meters diameter) |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 40/44 | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 40/44 | ||
| − | | Heat Sinks = 1,177 | + | | Heat Sinks = 1,177 [[heat sink|single]] |
| Structural Integrity = 75 | | Structural Integrity = 75 | ||
| BV (1.0) = 70,690<ref name=TRO3057Rp220/> | | BV (1.0) = 70,690<ref name=TRO3057Rp220/> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Quixote'''''-class frigate was originally designed as a battlecruiser, however, | + | The '''''Quixote'''''-class frigate was originally designed as a battlecruiser, however, it was downgraded to a frigate partway through the design process. Cost-saving attempts reduced the ''Quixote's'' size and resulted in the ship receiving engines too small for it; fitted were those originally found on the ''[[Lola I|Lola]]'' Destroyer, a lighter design by 100 thousand tons. Political machinations and (seemingly purposeful) circumventing of the Admiralty by a [[Procurement Department]] bureaucrat led to the purchase of 250 of these dubious vessels. In an attempt to make the best of a bad situation, the [[Terran Admiralty]] (see Note below) reclassed the design into a missile frigate and thus created a slow but heavily armed vessel, tasked with convoy defense against craft too small to be targeted by naval-grade direct-fire weapons.<ref name=TRO3057Rp220/> |
| − | The ''Quixote'' was surprisingly successful for a flawed design, and served as the undisputed escort frigate of the [[Terran Hegemony]] for nearly 200 years. A valuable addition to convoys led by the ''[[Farragut]]'' and later ''[[Monsoon]]'' battleships, the ''Quixote'' was ultimately phased out after the introduction of the well-rounded ''[[Congress]]''-class frigate, though both ''Congresses'' and ''Quixotes'' served together during the [[Star League]].<ref name=TRO3057Rp220/> | + | The ''Quixote'' was surprisingly successful for a flawed design, and served as the undisputed escort frigate of the [[Terran Hegemony]] for nearly 200 years with its large [[DropShip]], fighter, and versatile missile complement. A valuable addition to convoys led by the ''[[Farragut]]'' and later ''[[Monsoon]]'' battleships, the ''Quixote'' was ultimately phased out after the introduction of the well-rounded ''[[Congress]]''-class frigate, though both ''Congresses'' and ''Quixotes'' served together during the [[Star League]]. Following the introduction of the ''Congress'', the class was slowly put into mothballs, a move that paid dividends 150 years after the commissioning of the first ''Congress'' when [[Eaton AeroSpace]] used these mothballed hulls to construct the new ''[[Volga]]''-class transport.<ref name=TRO3057Rp220/> |
| − | + | At least one ''Quixote'' joined the [[Operation EXODUS|EXODUS Fleet]] and participated in the [[Battle of the Pentagon Run]] in the [[Clan Homeworlds]].<ref name=HOK47>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', p. 47, "Pentagon Run"</ref> [[Redemption|Another]] was gifted to the [[Taurian Concordat]], likely by the [[Word of Blake]], and added to the chaos surrounding the early [[Jihad]], becoming the only extant WarShip fielded by a non-Clan [[Periphery]] power.<ref>''Dominions Divided'', p. 104: "Taurian Concordat"</ref> | |
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==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | The ''Quixote'' | + | The ''Quixote's'' main armament consists of eighteen [[Killer Whale]] missiles. Supplementing these missiles are twenty-four [[White Shark]] and twenty-four [[Barracuda]] missile launchers. The ship also mounts six Type 55 Naval Lasers, to assist in the design's long-range attack abilities.<ref name=TRO3057Rp220/> |
The ''Quixote'' also has four Type 30 Naval Autocannons providing midrange and close-range kill power.<ref name=TRO3057Rp220/> | The ''Quixote'' also has four Type 30 Naval Autocannons providing midrange and close-range kill power.<ref name=TRO3057Rp220/> | ||
==Cargo<ref name=TRO3057Rp220/>== | ==Cargo<ref name=TRO3057Rp220/>== | ||
| − | *Bay 1: Fighters (12) 4 | + | *Bay 1: [[Aerospace Fighters]] (12), 4 doors |
| − | *Bay 2: Small Craft (6) 4 | + | *Bay 2: [[Small Craft]] (6), 4 doors |
| − | *Bay 3: Cargo (176,118.5 tons) 1 | + | *Bay 3: Cargo (176,118.5 tons), 1 door |
==Named Vessels== | ==Named Vessels== | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | Technical Readout: 3057 Revised attributes the reclassification of the ship to the Star League Admiralty. The introduction of the ''Quixote'' predates the signing of the [[Star League Accords]] by about | + | Technical Readout: 3057 Revised attributes the reclassification of the ship to the Star League Admiralty. The introduction of the ''Quixote'' predates the signing of the [[Star League Accords]] by about two centuries. Likely, this can instead be laid at the feet of the [[Terran Navy]]. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | *''[[Dominions Divided]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Historical: Operation Klondike]]'' | ||
*''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'' | ||
Latest revision as of 14:41, 21 May 2024
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| Quixote | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | |
| Introduced | 2350 |
| Production Year | 2350[1] |
| Use | Missile Frigate |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Cost | 6,721,052,000 C-Bills[citation needed] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 780,000 tons |
| Length | 715 meters |
| Sail Diameter | 1,200 meters |
| Fuel | 1,900 ton |
| Burn Rate | 39.52 |
| Safe Thrust | 1 g |
| Top Thrust | 1.5 g |
| Sail Integrity | 4 |
| KF Drive Integrity | 16 |
| LF Battery | No |
| Armament |
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| Armor | 1,169.5 tons Improved Ferro-aluminum |
| DropShip Capacity | 6 |
| Crew | 277[2]
Bay Personnel: 54 |
| Grav Decks | 3 (1 x 120 meters and 2 x 145 meters diameter) |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 40/44 |
| Heat Sinks | 1,177 single |
| Structural Integrity | 75 |
| BV (1.0) | 70,690[2] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Quixote-class frigate was originally designed as a battlecruiser, however, it was downgraded to a frigate partway through the design process. Cost-saving attempts reduced the Quixote's size and resulted in the ship receiving engines too small for it; fitted were those originally found on the Lola Destroyer, a lighter design by 100 thousand tons. Political machinations and (seemingly purposeful) circumventing of the Admiralty by a Procurement Department bureaucrat led to the purchase of 250 of these dubious vessels. In an attempt to make the best of a bad situation, the Terran Admiralty (see Note below) reclassed the design into a missile frigate and thus created a slow but heavily armed vessel, tasked with convoy defense against craft too small to be targeted by naval-grade direct-fire weapons.[2]
The Quixote was surprisingly successful for a flawed design, and served as the undisputed escort frigate of the Terran Hegemony for nearly 200 years with its large DropShip, fighter, and versatile missile complement. A valuable addition to convoys led by the Farragut and later Monsoon battleships, the Quixote was ultimately phased out after the introduction of the well-rounded Congress-class frigate, though both Congresses and Quixotes served together during the Star League. Following the introduction of the Congress, the class was slowly put into mothballs, a move that paid dividends 150 years after the commissioning of the first Congress when Eaton AeroSpace used these mothballed hulls to construct the new Volga-class transport.[2]
At least one Quixote joined the EXODUS Fleet and participated in the Battle of the Pentagon Run in the Clan Homeworlds.[3] Another was gifted to the Taurian Concordat, likely by the Word of Blake, and added to the chaos surrounding the early Jihad, becoming the only extant WarShip fielded by a non-Clan Periphery power.[4]
Armament[edit]
The Quixote's main armament consists of eighteen Killer Whale missiles. Supplementing these missiles are twenty-four White Shark and twenty-four Barracuda missile launchers. The ship also mounts six Type 55 Naval Lasers, to assist in the design's long-range attack abilities.[2]
The Quixote also has four Type 30 Naval Autocannons providing midrange and close-range kill power.[2]
Cargo[2][edit]
- Bay 1: Aerospace Fighters (12), 4 doors
- Bay 2: Small Craft (6), 4 doors
- Bay 3: Cargo (176,118.5 tons), 1 door
Named Vessels[edit]
(See List of named Quixote-class WarShips)
Related WarShips[edit]
- Volga - requiring an escort and transportation vessel in 2709, Eaton AeroSpace used mothballed Quixote-class frigate hulls as the template for the new, successful Volga-transport.[5]
Gallery[edit]
Original Quixote from TRO:3057 Revised
Notes[edit]
Technical Readout: 3057 Revised attributes the reclassification of the ship to the Star League Admiralty. The introduction of the Quixote predates the signing of the Star League Accords by about two centuries. Likely, this can instead be laid at the feet of the Terran Navy.
References[edit]
- ↑ MUL online date for the Quixote
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Technical Readout: 3057 Revised, p. 220, "Quixote Ship Profile"
- ↑ Historical: Operation Klondike, p. 47, "Pentagon Run"
- ↑ Dominions Divided, p. 104: "Taurian Concordat"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3057 Revised, pp. 144-145, "Volga Ship Profile"