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Line 1: {{InfoBoxASF {{InfoBoxASF | image = [[Image:Seydlitz_3025.jpg|191px]] | image = [[Image:Seydlitz_3025.jpg|191px]] − | name = ''Seydlitz'' + | name = Seydlitz − | manufacturer = [[Shipil Company]] + | manufacturer = [[Shipil Company]] <br> [[United Outworlders Corporation]] <br> [[Taurus Territorial Industries]] − ---- − [[United Outworlders Corporation]] − ---- − [[Taurus Territorial Industries]] | model = SYD-21 | model = SYD-21 − | Class = Light aerospace fighter + | Class = Light | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] − | Cost = 1,370,380 [[C-bill]]s<ref name=RS3039>''Record Sheets: 3039''</ref> + | Cost = 1,370,380<ref name=RS3039>''Record Sheets: 3039''</ref> + | Introduced = [[2504]] | production year = 2504 | production year = 2504 | year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2878/seydlitz-syd-21 MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2878/seydlitz-syd-21 MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | mass = 20 tons | mass = 20 tons | structural integrity = 11 | structural integrity = 11 − | frame = [[Shipil 15]] + | frame = Shipil 15 − | power plant = [[Shipil 180]] + | power plant = Shipil 180 − | armor = [[Shipil Standard]] | Fuel = 240 - 3 tons | Fuel = 240 - 3 tons − | armament = 1x [[Large laser]] + | armament = + * 1x [[Large Laser]] | communications system = [[O/P AIR500]] | communications system = [[O/P AIR500]] | tracking & targeting system = [[O/P 3000]] | tracking & targeting system = [[O/P 3000]] − | heat sinks = 10 [[single heat sink]]s + | heat sinks = 10 | BV (1.0) = 472<ref name=RS3039/> | BV (1.0) = 472<ref name=RS3039/> | BV (2.0) = 440 | BV (2.0) = 440 }} }} − ==Description== ==Description== − The '''''Seydlitz''''' was a light [[aerospace fighter]] born from a [[Star League Defense Force]] contract for a small, fast planetary defense interceptor. The [[Shipil Company]] won the contract when they submitted their design in [[2504]] and in that same year began mass-production of the fighter. The concept behind the fighter was to hit the enemy fast and hard, preferably destroying them before they had a chance to fire back. Its [[Shipil 180]] [[fusion engine]], taking up a third of the fighter's total weight, gives the ''Seydlitz'' a safe acceleration rate of five and a half gravities and a maximum acceleration of eight and a half gravities, allowing it to outrun and outmaneuver most other aerospace fighters. The single [[RAMTech]] [[large laser]] gives the fighter a powerful punch for its small size, especially when it gets behind small [[DropShip]]s and is used to disable their drive systems.<ref name=TRO3025r>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', p. 146</ref><ref name=TRO3039>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 190</ref> + The '''Seydlitz''' was a light [[Aerospace Fighter]] born from a [[Star League Defense Force]] contract for a small, fast planetary defense interceptor. The Shipil Company won the contract when they submitted their design in [[2504]] and in that same year began mass-production of the fighter. The concept behind the fighter was to hit the enemy fast and hard, preferably destroying them before they had a chance to fire back. Its Shipil 180 [[fusion engine]], taking up a third of the fighter's total weight, gives the ''Seydlitz'' a safe acceleration rate of 5.5G and a maximum acceleration of 8.5G, allowing it to outrun and outmaneuver most other aerospace fighters. The single RAMTech laser meanwhile gives the fighter a powerful punch for its small size, especially when it gets behind small [[DropShips]] and is used to disable their drive systems.<ref name=TRO3025r>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', p. 146</ref><ref name=TRO3039>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 190</ref> Unfortunately, this emphasis on speed and maneuverability left little room for anything else. Only two tons of armor means practically any weapon will penetrate the fighter's thin skin with one volley, while three tons of fuel leaves it on a short leash from any friendly DropShip or airstrip. ''Seydlitz'' pilots therefore live in mortal fear of being caught in an ambush, as there is a good chance the enemy's first shots will be disabling ones. Though two additional tons of fuel can be carried on the fighter's two [[External Stores Hardpoint|external hardpoints]], this hampers its maneuverability and most pilots will jettison the fuel tanks when entering combat.<ref name=TRO3025r/><ref name=TRO3039/> Unfortunately, this emphasis on speed and maneuverability left little room for anything else. Only two tons of armor means practically any weapon will penetrate the fighter's thin skin with one volley, while three tons of fuel leaves it on a short leash from any friendly DropShip or airstrip. ''Seydlitz'' pilots therefore live in mortal fear of being caught in an ambush, as there is a good chance the enemy's first shots will be disabling ones. Though two additional tons of fuel can be carried on the fighter's two [[External Stores Hardpoint|external hardpoints]], this hampers its maneuverability and most pilots will jettison the fuel tanks when entering combat.<ref name=TRO3025r/><ref name=TRO3039/> − The majority of ''Seydlitz'' fighters were deployed within the [[Lyran Commonwealth]], usually on small worlds where they proved to be excellent support and escort craft. When the [[Star League]] fell, the [[LCAF]] took control of these fighters, leading to very few being deployed by the other [[Great Houses]] except through the hiring of [[mercenaries]]; though the [[Draconis Combine]] captured several examples on [[Alexandria (LC)|Alexandria]] none have been seen in their service. At the dawn of the [[thirty-first century]] both the [[Outworlds Alliance]] and [[Taurian Concordat]] approached the company for permission to produce the fighter and, since neither was opposing the Lyran Commonwealth at the time, were granted licenses. With the creation of the [[Federated Commonwealth]] the fighter was also used by the [[AFFC]], though with the succession of the [[Lyran Alliance]] it again became associated with House Steiner.<ref name=TRO3025r/><ref name=TRO3039/> + The majority of ''Seydlitz'' fighters were deployed within the [[Lyran Commonwealth]], usually on small worlds where they proved to be excellent support and escort craft. When the [[Star League]] fell, the [[LCAF]] took control of these fighters, leading to very few being deployed by the other [[Great Houses]] except through the hiring of [[mercenaries]]; though the [[Draconis Combine]] captured several examples on [[Alexandria (LC)|Alexandria]] none have been seen in their service. At the dawn of the [[thirty-first century]] both the [[Outworlds Alliance]] and [[Taurian Concordat]] approached the company for permission to produce the fighter and, since neither was opposing the Lyran Commonwealth at the time, were granted licenses. With the creation of the [[Federated Commonwealth]] the fighter was also used by the [[AFFC]], though with the succession of the [[Lyran Alliance]] it again became associated with House Steiner.<ref name=TRO3025r/><ref name=TRO3039/> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − Unusual for an [[aerospace fighter]], the ''Seydlitz'' carries only a single nose-mounted [[RAMTech 1200]] [[large laser]]. This does give the tiny fighter the ability to deliver a single, devastating blow before maneuvering away from hostile fire and coming back for another pass. Originally it had been fitted with a [[Maztel]] large laser, but the system generated too much heat and was replaced in [[2507]].<ref name=TRO3025r/><ref name=TRO3039/> + Unusual for an [[Aerospace Fighter]] the ''Seydlitz'' carries only a single nose mounted RAMTech 1200 [[Large Laser]]. This does give the tiny fighter the ability to deliver a single devastating blow before maneuvering away from hostile fire and coming back for another pass. Originally it had been fitted with a Maztel large laser, but the system generated too much heat and was replaced in [[2507]].<ref name=TRO3025r/><ref name=TRO3039/> ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; SYD-Z1 : Introduced immediately after the secession of the [[Lyran Alliance]], the SYD-Z1 is just a renamed version of the classic SYD-21 to ensure commonality between the ''Seydlitz''s designations. They were supplied to poor factions within the [[Chaos March]] as a public relations move.<ref name=TRO3039/> BV (1.0) = 472<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 18</ref>, BV (2.0) = 440<ref name=TRO3039/> + *;SYD-Z1 : Introduced immediately after the seccession of the [[Lyran Alliance]], the SYD-Z1 is just a renamed version of the classic SYD-21 to ensure commonality between the ''Seydlitz''s designations. They were supplied to poor factions within the [[Chaos March]] as a public relations move.<ref name=TRO3039/> BV (1.0) = 472<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 18</ref>, BV (2.0) = 440<ref name=TRO3039/> − *; SYD-Z2 : The SYD-Z2 is a [[House Steiner]] variant replacing the single [[large laser]] with five [[Medium_laser#RAMTech_800|RAMTech 800]] [[medium laser]]s, two on the wings and three on the nose and fuselage. BV (1.0) = 640 <ref name=TRO3039/> (616)<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 19</ref>, BV (2.0) = 716 + *;SYD-Z2 : The SYD-Z2 is a [[House Steiner]] variant replacing the single large laser with five RAMTech 800 [[Medium Lasers]], two on the wings and three on the nose and fuselage. BV (1.0) = 640 <ref name=TRO3039/> (616)<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 19</ref>, BV (2.0) = 716 − *; SYD-Z2A : A modern version of the SYD-Z2 produced in [[3050]], the SYD-Z2A retains the [[medium laser]]s but features an [[XL engine]] and [[double heat sink]]s, additionally adding [[ferro-aluminum]] armor and extra fuel.<ref name="OR">''Objective Raids'', p. 86</ref><ref name=TRO3039/> BV (1.0) = 820<ref name=RS3039/> (822)<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 20</ref>, BV (2.0) = 806 + *;SYD-Z2A : A modern version of the SYD-Z2 produced in [[3050]], the SYD-Z2A retains the medium lasers but features an [[XL Engine]] and [[Double Heat Sink]]s, also adding [[Ferro-Aluminum]] armor and extra fuel.<ref name="OR">''Objective Raids'', p. 86</ref><ref name=TRO3039/> BV (1.0) = 820<ref name=RS3039/> (822)<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 20</ref>, BV (2.0) = 806 − *; SYD-Z2B : A updated version of the SYD-Z2A, the SYD-Z2B features the same [[XL engine]], [[double heat sink]]s and extra fuel, but replaces the five standard [[medium laser]]s with four [[ER medium laser]]s and an extra ton of [[ferro-aluminum]] armor. <ref name="TRO3039"/> BV (1.0) = 909<ref name=RS3039/>, BV (2.0) = 906 + *;SYD-Z2B : A updated version of the SYD-Z2A, the SYD-Z2B features the same XL Engine, Double Heat Sinks and extra fuel, replacing the five standard mediums with four [[ER Medium Lasers]] and extra ton of Ferro-Aluminum armor. <ref name="TRO3039"/> BV (1.0) = 909<ref name=RS3039/>, BV (2.0) = 906 − *; SYD-Z3 : The SYD-Z3 trades arms for armor, replacing the [[large laser]] with two [[Medium_laser#RAMTech_800|RAMTech 800]] [[medium laser]]s and using the three extra tons for armor. Noted for the crudeness of the armor plating, the modifications were post–[[Star League era]] and do not protect vital areas well. BV (1.0) = 552 <ref name=TRO3039/>, BV (2.0) = 504<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 21</ref> + *;SYD-Z3 : The SYD-Z3 trades arms for armor, replacing the large laser for two RAMTech 800 medium lasers and using the three extra tons for armor. Noted for the crudeness of the armor plating, since modifications were post-[[Star League era]] and do not protect vital areas well. BV (1.0) = 552 <ref name=TRO3039/>, BV (2.0) = 504<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 21</ref> − *; SYD-Z3A : A modern version of the SYD-Z3, the SYD-Z3A features an [[XL engine]] and [[double heat sink]]s, and additionally upgrades the [[medium laser]]s of the SYD-Z3 to [[RAMTech 800P]] [[medium pulse laser]]s, as well as adding four tons of [[ferro-aluminum]] armor. <ref name="OR"/> <ref name=TRO3039/>BV (1.0) = 517<ref name=RS3039/> (519)<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 22</ref>, BV (2.0) = 514 + *;SYD-Z3A : A modern version of the SYD-Z3, the SYD-Z3A features an XL Engine and Double Heat Sinks and upgrades the medium lasers of the SYD-Z3 to [[Medium Pulse Laser|Medium Pulse Lasers]], adding four tons of Ferro-Aluminum armor. <ref name="OR"/> <ref name=TRO3039/>BV (1.0) = 517<ref name=RS3039/> (519)<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 22</ref>, BV (2.0) = 514 − *; SYD-Z4 : Featuring an [[XL engine]] and [[double heat sink]]s, the SYD-Z4 upgrades the [[large laser]] to an [[ER large laser]]. The design also has increased the level of [[ferro-aluminum]] armor and added more fuel<ref name="OR"/>. <ref name=TRO3039/>BV (1.0) = 572<ref name=RS3039/> (649)<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 23</ref>, BV (2.0) = 543 + *;SYD-Z4 : Featuring an XL Engine and double heat sinks, the SYD-Z4 upgrades the large laser to an [[ER Large Laser]]. The design also has increased level of Ferro-Aluminum armor and more fuel<ref name="OR"/>. <ref name=TRO3039/>BV (1.0) = 572<ref name=RS3039/> (649)<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 23</ref>, BV (2.0) = 543 − *; SYD-45X "Starling" : Developed by Shipil in the midst of the [[Jihad]], the extensively modified and five ton heavier SYD-45X variant utilizes [[experimental technology]]. Built around a 300-rated [[XXL fusion engine]] with [[double heat sink]]s and clad in an extra ton and half of [[heavy ferro-aluminum]] armor, the "Starling" boasts increased protection and massive boost in speed. Using a [[small cockpit]] and retaining the same fuel tankage as the SYD-21 frees up weight for a prototype [[Bombast Laser]] and a one-shot [[chaff pod]]. BV (2.0) = 695 <ref name="XTR:Mercs">''Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs'', pp. 12, 23</ref> + *;SYD-45X "Starling" : Developed by Shipil in the midst of the [[Jihad]], the extensively modified and five ton heavier SYD-45X variant utilizes [[Experimental Technology]]. Built around a 300 rated [[XXL Fusion Engine]] with double heat sinks and clad in an extra ton and half of [[Heavy Ferro-Aluminum]] armor, the "Starling" boasts increased protection and massive boost in speed. Using a [[Small Cockpit]] and retaining the same fuel tankage as the SYD-21 frees up weight for a prototype [[Bombast Laser]] and a one-shot [[Chaff Pod]]. BV (2.0) = 695 <ref name="XTR:Mercs">''Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs'', pp. 12, 23</ref> − *; ''Seydlitz'' C : Developed after [[Clan Jade Falcon]] took control of Shipil, they modified the SYD-Z4 to use a [[Clan]]-spec [[ER PPC]] with a [[PPC capacitor]]. They also covered the frame in [[reflective armor]]. These modifications required cutting back on fuel.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 224</ref> + *;''Seydlitz'' C : Developed after [[Clan Jade Falcon]] took control of Shipil they modified the SYD-Z4 to use a [[Clan]]-spec [[ER PPC]] with [[PPC Capacitor]]. They also covered the frame in [[Reflective Armor]]. These modifications required cutting back on fuel.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 224</ref> ===Custom Variant=== ===Custom Variant=== − *; ''Seydlitz'' Mary : This ''Seydlitz'' replaces the standard engine with an [[XL engine]]. The [[large laser]] was also replaced with a [[snub-nose PPC]]. The lighter engine made room for an extra ton of fuel and more armor, bringing the total armor weight to three and a half tons. BV (1.0) = 180<ref>''Record Sheets: Unique Fighters'', p. 1</ref> + *;''Seydlitz'' Mary : This ''Seydlitz'' replaces the standard engine with an [[XL Engine]]. The Large Laser was also removed and replaced with a [[Snub-Nose PPC]]. The lighter engine made room for an extra ton of fuel and more armor, bringing the total armor weight to 3.5 tons. BV (1.0) = 180<ref>''Record Sheets: Unique Fighters'', p. 1</ref> − − ==Notes== − * Author [[Blaine Lee Pardoe]] stated in a [https://web.archive.org/web/20221102192457/https://blainepardoe.wordpress.com/2018/08/16/out-of-the-archives-the-battlemechs-i-wrote-about-or-designed/ blog entry] that, according to his memory which he admitted could be wrong, the ''Seydlitz'' was among the aerospace fighters for which he invented the name and wrote the original background as initially published in TRO:3025, after being given only its art and game stats to work with for the TRO entry. The name was inspired by one of his favorite [[w:SMS Seydlitz|battle cruisers from the First World War]]. ==Gallery== ==Gallery== <gallery> <gallery> Image:Seydlitz_3025.jpg|Original SYD-21 ''Seydlitz'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3025|TRO:3025]]'' Image:Seydlitz_3025.jpg|Original SYD-21 ''Seydlitz'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3025|TRO:3025]]'' − File:Seydlitz TRO3025Revised.png|SYD-21 ''Seydlitz'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised|TRO:3025 Revised]]'' </gallery> </gallery> Line 72:
Line 64: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − <div class="desktop-3-col">+ *''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' − * ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' + *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs]] − * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs]] + *''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' − * ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' + *''[[Objective Raids]]'' − * ''[[Objective Raids]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3039]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3039]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: Unique Fighters]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: Unique Fighters]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]'' − </div> − [[Category:Aerospace Fighter classes]] [[Category:Aerospace Fighter classes]] [[Category:Light Aerospace Fighter classes]] [[Category:Light Aerospace Fighter classes]]
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| image = [[Image:Seydlitz_3025.jpg|191px]] | | image = [[Image:Seydlitz_3025.jpg|191px]] | ||
| − | | name = | + | | name = Seydlitz |
| − | | manufacturer = [[Shipil Company]] | + | | manufacturer = [[Shipil Company]] <br> [[United Outworlders Corporation]] <br> [[Taurus Territorial Industries]] |
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| − | [[United Outworlders Corporation]] | ||
| − | |||
| − | [[Taurus Territorial Industries]] | ||
| model = SYD-21 | | model = SYD-21 | ||
| − | | Class = Light | + | | Class = Light |
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | ||
| − | | Cost = 1,370,380 | + | | Cost = 1,370,380<ref name=RS3039>''Record Sheets: 3039''</ref> |
| + | | Introduced = [[2504]] | ||
| production year = 2504 | | production year = 2504 | ||
| year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2878/seydlitz-syd-21 MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | | year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2878/seydlitz-syd-21 MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| mass = 20 tons | | mass = 20 tons | ||
| structural integrity = 11 | | structural integrity = 11 | ||
| − | | frame = | + | | frame = Shipil 15 |
| − | | power plant = | + | | power plant = Shipil 180 |
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| Fuel = 240 - 3 tons | | Fuel = 240 - 3 tons | ||
| − | | armament = 1x [[Large | + | | armament = |
| + | * 1x [[Large Laser]] | ||
| communications system = [[O/P AIR500]] | | communications system = [[O/P AIR500]] | ||
| tracking & targeting system = [[O/P 3000]] | | tracking & targeting system = [[O/P 3000]] | ||
| − | | heat sinks = 10 | + | | heat sinks = 10 |
| BV (1.0) = 472<ref name=RS3039/> | | BV (1.0) = 472<ref name=RS3039/> | ||
| BV (2.0) = 440 | | BV (2.0) = 440 | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The | + | The '''Seydlitz''' was a light [[Aerospace Fighter]] born from a [[Star League Defense Force]] contract for a small, fast planetary defense interceptor. The Shipil Company won the contract when they submitted their design in [[2504]] and in that same year began mass-production of the fighter. The concept behind the fighter was to hit the enemy fast and hard, preferably destroying them before they had a chance to fire back. Its Shipil 180 [[fusion engine]], taking up a third of the fighter's total weight, gives the ''Seydlitz'' a safe acceleration rate of 5.5G and a maximum acceleration of 8.5G, allowing it to outrun and outmaneuver most other aerospace fighters. The single RAMTech laser meanwhile gives the fighter a powerful punch for its small size, especially when it gets behind small [[DropShips]] and is used to disable their drive systems.<ref name=TRO3025r>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', p. 146</ref><ref name=TRO3039>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 190</ref> |
Unfortunately, this emphasis on speed and maneuverability left little room for anything else. Only two tons of armor means practically any weapon will penetrate the fighter's thin skin with one volley, while three tons of fuel leaves it on a short leash from any friendly DropShip or airstrip. ''Seydlitz'' pilots therefore live in mortal fear of being caught in an ambush, as there is a good chance the enemy's first shots will be disabling ones. Though two additional tons of fuel can be carried on the fighter's two [[External Stores Hardpoint|external hardpoints]], this hampers its maneuverability and most pilots will jettison the fuel tanks when entering combat.<ref name=TRO3025r/><ref name=TRO3039/> | Unfortunately, this emphasis on speed and maneuverability left little room for anything else. Only two tons of armor means practically any weapon will penetrate the fighter's thin skin with one volley, while three tons of fuel leaves it on a short leash from any friendly DropShip or airstrip. ''Seydlitz'' pilots therefore live in mortal fear of being caught in an ambush, as there is a good chance the enemy's first shots will be disabling ones. Though two additional tons of fuel can be carried on the fighter's two [[External Stores Hardpoint|external hardpoints]], this hampers its maneuverability and most pilots will jettison the fuel tanks when entering combat.<ref name=TRO3025r/><ref name=TRO3039/> | ||
| − | The majority of ''Seydlitz'' fighters were deployed within the [[Lyran Commonwealth]], usually on small worlds where they proved to be excellent support and escort craft. When the [[Star League]] fell, the [[LCAF]] took control of these fighters, leading to very few being deployed by the other [[Great Houses]] except through the hiring of [[mercenaries]]; though the [[Draconis Combine]] captured several examples on [[Alexandria (LC)|Alexandria]] none have been seen in their service. At the dawn of the [[thirty-first century]] both the [[Outworlds Alliance]] and [[Taurian Concordat]] approached the company for permission to produce the fighter and, since neither was opposing the Lyran Commonwealth at the time, were granted licenses. With the creation of the [[Federated Commonwealth]] the fighter was also used by the [[AFFC]], though with the succession of the [[Lyran Alliance]] it again became associated with House Steiner.<ref name=TRO3025r/><ref name=TRO3039/> | + | The majority of ''Seydlitz'' fighters were deployed within the [[Lyran Commonwealth]], usually on small worlds where they proved to be excellent support and escort craft. When the [[Star League]] fell, the [[LCAF]] took control of these fighters, leading to very few being deployed by the other [[Great Houses]] except through the hiring of [[mercenaries]]; though the [[Draconis Combine]] captured several examples on [[Alexandria (LC)|Alexandria]] none have been seen in their service. At the dawn of the [[thirty-first century]] both the [[Outworlds Alliance]] and [[Taurian Concordat]] approached the company for permission to produce the fighter and, since neither was opposing the Lyran Commonwealth at the time, were granted licenses. With the creation of the [[Federated Commonwealth]] the fighter was also used by the [[AFFC]], though with the succession of the [[Lyran Alliance]] it again became associated with House Steiner.<ref name=TRO3025r/><ref name=TRO3039/> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | Unusual for an [[ | + | Unusual for an [[Aerospace Fighter]] the ''Seydlitz'' carries only a single nose mounted RAMTech 1200 [[Large Laser]]. This does give the tiny fighter the ability to deliver a single devastating blow before maneuvering away from hostile fire and coming back for another pass. Originally it had been fitted with a Maztel large laser, but the system generated too much heat and was replaced in [[2507]].<ref name=TRO3025r/><ref name=TRO3039/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *; SYD-Z1 : Introduced immediately after the | + | *;SYD-Z1 : Introduced immediately after the seccession of the [[Lyran Alliance]], the SYD-Z1 is just a renamed version of the classic SYD-21 to ensure commonality between the ''Seydlitz''s designations. They were supplied to poor factions within the [[Chaos March]] as a public relations move.<ref name=TRO3039/> BV (1.0) = 472<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 18</ref>, BV (2.0) = 440<ref name=TRO3039/> |
| − | *; SYD-Z2 : The SYD-Z2 is a [[House Steiner]] variant replacing the single | + | *;SYD-Z2 : The SYD-Z2 is a [[House Steiner]] variant replacing the single large laser with five RAMTech 800 [[Medium Lasers]], two on the wings and three on the nose and fuselage. BV (1.0) = 640 <ref name=TRO3039/> (616)<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 19</ref>, BV (2.0) = 716 |
| − | *; SYD-Z2A : A modern version of the SYD-Z2 produced in [[3050]], the SYD-Z2A retains the | + | *;SYD-Z2A : A modern version of the SYD-Z2 produced in [[3050]], the SYD-Z2A retains the medium lasers but features an [[XL Engine]] and [[Double Heat Sink]]s, also adding [[Ferro-Aluminum]] armor and extra fuel.<ref name="OR">''Objective Raids'', p. 86</ref><ref name=TRO3039/> BV (1.0) = 820<ref name=RS3039/> (822)<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 20</ref>, BV (2.0) = 806 |
| − | *; SYD-Z2B : A updated version of the SYD-Z2A, the SYD-Z2B features the same | + | *;SYD-Z2B : A updated version of the SYD-Z2A, the SYD-Z2B features the same XL Engine, Double Heat Sinks and extra fuel, replacing the five standard mediums with four [[ER Medium Lasers]] and extra ton of Ferro-Aluminum armor. <ref name="TRO3039"/> BV (1.0) = 909<ref name=RS3039/>, BV (2.0) = 906 |
| − | *; SYD-Z3 : The SYD-Z3 trades arms for armor, replacing the | + | *;SYD-Z3 : The SYD-Z3 trades arms for armor, replacing the large laser for two RAMTech 800 medium lasers and using the three extra tons for armor. Noted for the crudeness of the armor plating, since modifications were post-[[Star League era]] and do not protect vital areas well. BV (1.0) = 552 <ref name=TRO3039/>, BV (2.0) = 504<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 21</ref> |
| − | *; SYD-Z3A : A modern version of the SYD-Z3, the SYD-Z3A features an | + | *;SYD-Z3A : A modern version of the SYD-Z3, the SYD-Z3A features an XL Engine and Double Heat Sinks and upgrades the medium lasers of the SYD-Z3 to [[Medium Pulse Laser|Medium Pulse Lasers]], adding four tons of Ferro-Aluminum armor. <ref name="OR"/> <ref name=TRO3039/>BV (1.0) = 517<ref name=RS3039/> (519)<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 22</ref>, BV (2.0) = 514 |
| − | *; SYD-Z4 : Featuring an | + | *;SYD-Z4 : Featuring an XL Engine and double heat sinks, the SYD-Z4 upgrades the large laser to an [[ER Large Laser]]. The design also has increased level of Ferro-Aluminum armor and more fuel<ref name="OR"/>. <ref name=TRO3039/>BV (1.0) = 572<ref name=RS3039/> (649)<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 23</ref>, BV (2.0) = 543 |
| − | *; SYD-45X "Starling" : Developed by Shipil in the midst of the [[Jihad]], the extensively modified and five ton heavier SYD-45X variant utilizes [[ | + | *;SYD-45X "Starling" : Developed by Shipil in the midst of the [[Jihad]], the extensively modified and five ton heavier SYD-45X variant utilizes [[Experimental Technology]]. Built around a 300 rated [[XXL Fusion Engine]] with double heat sinks and clad in an extra ton and half of [[Heavy Ferro-Aluminum]] armor, the "Starling" boasts increased protection and massive boost in speed. Using a [[Small Cockpit]] and retaining the same fuel tankage as the SYD-21 frees up weight for a prototype [[Bombast Laser]] and a one-shot [[Chaff Pod]]. BV (2.0) = 695 <ref name="XTR:Mercs">''Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs'', pp. 12, 23</ref> |
| − | *; ''Seydlitz'' C : Developed after [[Clan Jade Falcon]] took control of Shipil | + | *;''Seydlitz'' C : Developed after [[Clan Jade Falcon]] took control of Shipil they modified the SYD-Z4 to use a [[Clan]]-spec [[ER PPC]] with [[PPC Capacitor]]. They also covered the frame in [[Reflective Armor]]. These modifications required cutting back on fuel.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 224</ref> |
===Custom Variant=== | ===Custom Variant=== | ||
| − | *; ''Seydlitz'' Mary : This ''Seydlitz'' replaces the standard engine with an [[XL | + | *;''Seydlitz'' Mary : This ''Seydlitz'' replaces the standard engine with an [[XL Engine]]. The Large Laser was also removed and replaced with a [[Snub-Nose PPC]]. The lighter engine made room for an extra ton of fuel and more armor, bringing the total armor weight to 3.5 tons. BV (1.0) = 180<ref>''Record Sheets: Unique Fighters'', p. 1</ref> |
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Image:Seydlitz_3025.jpg|Original SYD-21 ''Seydlitz'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3025|TRO:3025]]'' | Image:Seydlitz_3025.jpg|Original SYD-21 ''Seydlitz'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3025|TRO:3025]]'' | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | + | *''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' | |
| − | * ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' | + | *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs]] |
| − | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs]] | + | *''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' | + | *''[[Objective Raids]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Objective Raids]]'' | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3039]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3039]]'' | + | *''[[Record Sheets: Unique Fighters]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: Unique Fighters]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]'' |
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