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{{InfoBoxSupportVehicle | {{InfoBoxSupportVehicle | ||
| image = [[File:Rapier Patrol Destroyer.jpg|191px]] | | image = [[File:Rapier Patrol Destroyer.jpg|191px]] | ||
| − | | Name = Rapier Patrol Destroyer | + | | Name = Rapier Patrol Destroyer |
| Manufacturer = [[Federated Suns]] | | Manufacturer = [[Federated Suns]] | ||
| − | | Use = Naval Fire Support, Sea Patrol, Pirate Hunting | + | | production year=3054 |
| − | | Tech Base = [[Advanced Rules|Star League Advanced]] (Non- | + | | year reference=<ref>''[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4898/rapier-class-patrol-destroyer-standard MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'' (Standard) - Introduction Year Only.]''</ref> |
| + | | Use = Naval Fire Support, Sea Patrol, Pirate Hunting | ||
| + | | Tech Base = [[Advanced Rules|Star League Advanced]] (Non-Tournament Legal) Technology | ||
| Chassis Type (Size) = Naval Vessel, Large (Large, Template C) | | Chassis Type (Size) = Naval Vessel, Large (Large, Template C) | ||
| − | | Cost = | + | | Cost = |
| − | | Introduced = [[ | + | | Introduced = [[2943]] |
| Mass = 8,500 Tons | | Mass = 8,500 Tons | ||
| − | | Top Speed = | + | | Top Speed = 86.4 km/h |
| − | | Power Plant = | + | | Power Plant = electric ([[fuel cell]]) |
| − | | Fuel (Type/Range) = 8,347 | + | | Fuel (Type/Range) = 8,347 km |
| − | | | + | | comsys = Unspecified |
| − | | Armament = | + | | Fire Control System = [[Advanced Fire Control|Advanced]] |
| − | | Heat Sinks = 186 | + | | Armament = <span></span> |
| − | | Armor = | + | * 8x [[ER PPC]] |
| − | | Crew = 22 | + | * 2x [[LRM-20]] |
| − | | BV (1.0) = | + | * 2x [[Arrow IV]] |
| − | | BV (2.0) = | + | * 2x [[LRT-20]] |
| + | * 2x [[ER large laser]] | ||
| + | * 2x [[TAG]] | ||
| + | | Heat Sinks = 186 [[Heat Sink|single]] | ||
| + | | Armor = Unspecified | ||
| + | | BAR = [[BAR|10]] | ||
| + | | Crew = 227 | ||
| + | * 22 officers | ||
| + | * 48 enlisted/non-rated | ||
| + | * 58 gunners | ||
| + | * 15 bay personnel | ||
| + | * 84 [[jump infantry]] | ||
| + | | BV (1.0) = | ||
| + | | BV (2.0) = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The ''Rapier'' was designed as [[Federated Suns|Federated Suns']] | + | The '''Rapier Patrol Destroyer''' was designed as the [[Federated Suns|Federated Suns']] principal wet navy patrol asset. In service since just before the dawn of the [[thirty-first century]], the Rapier has been used on many worlds which have oceans to keep the peace on the high seas and support ground troops with its firepower. The Rapier also has a secondary disaster relief role, providing medical and other support to affected coastal regions. Although Rapier sections can be shipped to a world for construction on-site, the ships were designed specifically so that two of them could be transported in the cargo hold of a modified ''[[Mammoth]]''-class [[DropShip]], allowing them to be deployed as part of an invasion force.<ref name=HBHD>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 201</ref> |
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| − | During the opening years of the [[Jihad]], | + | The Rapier was originally introduced in [[2943]]<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4897/rapier-class-patrol-destroyer-original MUL online date for ''{{PAGENAME}} (Original)'']</ref> but received an update to its current standard model shortly after the [[Clan Invasion]]. Compared to the original vessel the modern Rapier's weaponry includes similar but more advanced [[lostech]] versions as well as more armoring, cargo space and fuel capacity since being introduced in [[3054]].<ref name=HBHD/> During the opening years of the [[Jihad]], dozens of ''Rapiers'' are thought to have been sunk in conflict with the [[Word of Blake]]. Some of these ships were sunk by orbiting [[Pocket WarShips]] and pirate vessels using capital or sub-capital grade weaponry.<ref>''TechManual'', p. 229: Naval Vessels/Military Vessels - Rapier-class ship been noted for a dozen losses since 3068</ref> |
| − | ==Armament | + | ==Armament and Capabilities== |
| − | The ship | + | The ship's principal weaponry is found in three armored turrets. The ship boasts eight extended range particle projector cannons, with four in Turret One and a pair each in Turrets Two and Three. The ship has four extended range large lasers, with two fitted in Turret One and two more covering the rear left and right firing arcs. The ship has a pair of 20-tubed [[long-range missile]] launchers mounted on its bow, with six tons or thirty-six racks of ammunition to fire between them. It also has a pair of 20-tubed [[long range torpedo]] launchers dedicated to antisubmarine warfare. These torpedo launchers mounted on the front left and right of the ship's bow are supplied with four tons of ammunition for twenty-four volleys. For artillery support, the ship carries two Arrow IV launchers and [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] mounted in Turret Two, with eight tons of ammunition set aside for forty reloads. All of the Rapier's ammunition is found in the main body of the vessel, protected by [[CASE]], and its weaponry guided by the ship's [[advanced fire control]] system.<ref name=HBHD/> |
| − | + | With its 1,997-ton [[fuel cell]] engine, the Rapier can maintain a cruising speed of 54 km/h and can travel over 8,000 km thanks to a little over 2,500 tons of fuel. The ship is also well-protected with twenty-nine tons of armoring spread evenly around its hull and turrets. In addition, the Rapier mounts ten tons of [[communication equipment]], a [[MASH]] unit with five operating theaters, a [[helipad]], a [[field kitchen]] and thirty lifeboats.<ref name=HBHD/> | |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | + | *1,044 tons standard [[cargo bay]] - 2 doors (left stern/right stern) | |
| − | + | * 4 [[infantry bay]]s ([[jump infantry]]) | |
| + | *3 [[light vehicle bay]]s | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | * | + | *; Rapier-class Patrol Destroyer (Original) : The original design of the Rapier, this model only has [[Succession Wars Era]] technology fitted on them, lacking the [[Star League Era]] technology the current incarnation has.<ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4897/rapier-class-patrol-destroyer-original MUL Profile for the Rapier-class Destroyer (Original) - Introduction Year Only]</ref> |
| − | * The | + | ==Named Vessels== |
| + | * ex–FSS ''Duladier'' - The ''Duladier'' was part of a trio of ''Rapiers'' that were deployed to the [[Sarna March]] world of [[Liao]] in the 3050s. The ship, along with its sister ships, surrendered to [[House Liao]] forces in [[3057]] during [[Operation Guerrero]]. It remained decommissioned for a decade, until Liao's Home Guard began recommissioning other ''Rapiers'' as fire support vessels. The ''Duladier'' was considered a candidate for a conversion into an aircraft carrier to support other ships that were vulnerable to air attacks in [[3067]].<ref>''Handbook: House Liao'', p. 164: Andryusha-class Bombardment Frigate - Named ship of the Rapier class mentioned and its current status of 3067</ref> It's not known whether the ship survived the Blakist invasion during the [[Jihad]]. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Related Designs== |
| − | * | + | * [[Andryusha|Andryusha-class Bombardment Frigate]]. Two of the three ''Rapiers'' that were stationed on [[Liao]] were converted to artillery fire support design by the [[Capellan Confederation]] in [[3065]]. The design includes [[Long Tom]] artillery pieces instead of the Arrow IV launchers.<ref>''Handbook: House Liao'', pp. 164, 175: Andryusha-class Bombardment Frigate is variant of the Rapier</ref><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3699/andryusha-class-bombardment-frigate-standard MUL Profile for the Andryusha Class Bombardment Frigate. - Introduction year only.]</ref> |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | + | As of this writing, there are no published record sheets for either Standard or Original versions of the Rapier-class patrol destroyer at this, nor is there any official listing for its Battle Value in its profile on the Master Unit List for [[Catalyst Game Labs]]. | |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
* ''[[Handbook: House Davion]]'' | * ''[[Handbook: House Davion]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Handbook: House Liao]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | ||
* ''[[TechManual]]'' | * ''[[TechManual]]'' | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Support Vehicles]] |
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[[Category:Federated Suns Support Vehicles|Rapier Patrol Destroyer]] | [[Category:Federated Suns Support Vehicles|Rapier Patrol Destroyer]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Naval Vessels]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:47, 22 January 2024
- This article is about the blue water naval vessel. For other uses, see Rapier (disambiguation).
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| Rapier Patrol Destroyer | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Federated Suns |
| Use | Naval Fire Support, Sea Patrol, Pirate Hunting |
| Tech Base | Star League Advanced (Non-Tournament Legal) Technology |
| Chassis Type (Size) | Naval Vessel, Large (Large, Template C) |
| Equipment Rating | |
| Introduced | 2943 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 8,500 Tons |
| Top Speed | 86.4 km/h |
| Power Plant | electric (fuel cell) |
| Fuel (Type/Range) | 8,347 km |
| Communications System | Unspecified |
| Fire Control System | Advanced |
| Armament | |
| Heat Sinks | 186 single |
| Armor | Unspecified |
| Barrier Armor Rating (BAR) | 10 |
| Crew | 227
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Contents
Description[edit]
The Rapier Patrol Destroyer was designed as the Federated Suns' principal wet navy patrol asset. In service since just before the dawn of the thirty-first century, the Rapier has been used on many worlds which have oceans to keep the peace on the high seas and support ground troops with its firepower. The Rapier also has a secondary disaster relief role, providing medical and other support to affected coastal regions. Although Rapier sections can be shipped to a world for construction on-site, the ships were designed specifically so that two of them could be transported in the cargo hold of a modified Mammoth-class DropShip, allowing them to be deployed as part of an invasion force.[1]
The Rapier was originally introduced in 2943[2] but received an update to its current standard model shortly after the Clan Invasion. Compared to the original vessel the modern Rapier's weaponry includes similar but more advanced lostech versions as well as more armoring, cargo space and fuel capacity since being introduced in 3054.[1] During the opening years of the Jihad, dozens of Rapiers are thought to have been sunk in conflict with the Word of Blake. Some of these ships were sunk by orbiting Pocket WarShips and pirate vessels using capital or sub-capital grade weaponry.[3]
Armament and Capabilities[edit]
The ship's principal weaponry is found in three armored turrets. The ship boasts eight extended range particle projector cannons, with four in Turret One and a pair each in Turrets Two and Three. The ship has four extended range large lasers, with two fitted in Turret One and two more covering the rear left and right firing arcs. The ship has a pair of 20-tubed long-range missile launchers mounted on its bow, with six tons or thirty-six racks of ammunition to fire between them. It also has a pair of 20-tubed long range torpedo launchers dedicated to antisubmarine warfare. These torpedo launchers mounted on the front left and right of the ship's bow are supplied with four tons of ammunition for twenty-four volleys. For artillery support, the ship carries two Arrow IV launchers and TAG mounted in Turret Two, with eight tons of ammunition set aside for forty reloads. All of the Rapier's ammunition is found in the main body of the vessel, protected by CASE, and its weaponry guided by the ship's advanced fire control system.[1]
With its 1,997-ton fuel cell engine, the Rapier can maintain a cruising speed of 54 km/h and can travel over 8,000 km thanks to a little over 2,500 tons of fuel. The ship is also well-protected with twenty-nine tons of armoring spread evenly around its hull and turrets. In addition, the Rapier mounts ten tons of communication equipment, a MASH unit with five operating theaters, a helipad, a field kitchen and thirty lifeboats.[1]
Cargo[edit]
- 1,044 tons standard cargo bay - 2 doors (left stern/right stern)
- 4 infantry bays (jump infantry)
- 3 light vehicle bays
Variants[edit]
- Rapier-class Patrol Destroyer (Original)
- The original design of the Rapier, this model only has Succession Wars Era technology fitted on them, lacking the Star League Era technology the current incarnation has.[4]
Named Vessels[edit]
- ex–FSS Duladier - The Duladier was part of a trio of Rapiers that were deployed to the Sarna March world of Liao in the 3050s. The ship, along with its sister ships, surrendered to House Liao forces in 3057 during Operation Guerrero. It remained decommissioned for a decade, until Liao's Home Guard began recommissioning other Rapiers as fire support vessels. The Duladier was considered a candidate for a conversion into an aircraft carrier to support other ships that were vulnerable to air attacks in 3067.[5] It's not known whether the ship survived the Blakist invasion during the Jihad.
Related Designs[edit]
- Andryusha-class Bombardment Frigate. Two of the three Rapiers that were stationed on Liao were converted to artillery fire support design by the Capellan Confederation in 3065. The design includes Long Tom artillery pieces instead of the Arrow IV launchers.[6][7]
Notes[edit]
As of this writing, there are no published record sheets for either Standard or Original versions of the Rapier-class patrol destroyer at this, nor is there any official listing for its Battle Value in its profile on the Master Unit List for Catalyst Game Labs.
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Handbook: House Davion, p. 201
- ↑ MUL online date for Rapier (Naval Vessel class) (Original)
- ↑ TechManual, p. 229: Naval Vessels/Military Vessels - Rapier-class ship been noted for a dozen losses since 3068
- ↑ MUL Profile for the Rapier-class Destroyer (Original) - Introduction Year Only
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 164: Andryusha-class Bombardment Frigate - Named ship of the Rapier class mentioned and its current status of 3067
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, pp. 164, 175: Andryusha-class Bombardment Frigate is variant of the Rapier
- ↑ MUL Profile for the Andryusha Class Bombardment Frigate. - Introduction year only.