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Line 2: | image = [[File:Snowden.jpg|191px]] | image = [[File:Snowden.jpg|191px]] | Name = ''Snowden'' Mining Station | Name = ''Snowden'' Mining Station − | Manufacturer = [[Taurus Majoris Mining]]{{ref label|name|See Notes}} + | Manufacturer = [[Taurus Majoris Metals]] | Type = Space Station | Type = Space Station | Tech Base = Inner Sphere | Tech Base = Inner Sphere Line 35:
Line 35: The ''Snowden'' was developed when tensions were rising with the Concordat's [[Federated Suns|Davion neighbors]]. The station was designed with a considerable amount of armor and weaponry despite its civilian employment as a mining station. The ''Snowden'' was developed when tensions were rising with the Concordat's [[Federated Suns|Davion neighbors]]. The station was designed with a considerable amount of armor and weaponry despite its civilian employment as a mining station. − The [[Succession Wars era]] removed the ability to construct the ''Snowden''; however, eighteen of the stations were still maintained in the Concordat with the help of spare parts factories. These stations are under the control of [[Taurus Majoris Mining]].<ref name=H:MPSp204>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 204: "Snowden Mining Station"</ref> + The [[Succession Wars era]] removed the ability to construct the ''Snowden,'' However, eighteen of the stations are still maintained in the Concordat with the help of spare parts factories. These stations are under the control of [[Taurus Majoris Metals]]. ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== Line 42:
Line 42: The ''Snowden'' is protected by 166 tons of standard armor. However, due to its civilian nature, the internal structure is extremely vulnerable should anything get through the station's armor. The ''Snowden'' is protected by 166 tons of standard armor. However, due to its civilian nature, the internal structure is extremely vulnerable should anything get through the station's armor. − The typical version of the station employs 30 space-capable IndustrialMechs, notably the [[Rock Hound#Variants|Space Hound]] Prospector 'Mech. + The typical version of the station employs 30 space-capable IndustrialMechs, notably the [[Rock Hound#Variants|Space Hound]] Prospector 'Mech.<ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 204: ''Snowden'' Mining Station</ref> − The station has repair facilities capable of repairing spacecraft weighing up to 15,000 tons.<ref name=H:MPSp204/> + The station has repair facilities capable of repairing spacecraft weighing up to 15,000 tons. The station's most notable equipment is its KF-Boom, which allows the station to be docked to a JumpShip to be transported to a new solar system in one piece instead of being dismantled.<ref>[http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=68150.0 Author confirms modern ''Snowden'' or Mark II is supposed to have a KF-Boom on the Record Sheet.] (dead link)</ref> The station's most notable equipment is its KF-Boom, which allows the station to be docked to a JumpShip to be transported to a new solar system in one piece instead of being dismantled.<ref>[http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=68150.0 Author confirms modern ''Snowden'' or Mark II is supposed to have a KF-Boom on the Record Sheet.] (dead link)</ref> Line 60:
Line 60: ==Named Stations== ==Named Stations== − * ''Snowden'' - The namesake of the Class, the first station was launched on 10 August 2390 when it was deployed to the [[Hyades Cluster]]. One of the eighteen stations that survived to 3067.<ref name=H:MPSp204/> + * ''Snowden'' - The namesake of the Class, the first station was launched on 10 August 2390 when it was deployed to the [[Hyades Cluster]]. One of the eighteen stations that survived to 3067. ==Notes== ==Notes== − * {{note|name}} The ''Snowden'''s description in ''[[Handbook: Major Periphery States]]'' states it is operated and maintained by Taurus Majoris '''Metals'''.<ref name=H:MPSp204/> This is likely in error, as it's referred to as the Concordat's largest mining concern which is already attributed to Taurus Majoris Mining. * The ''Snowden'', featured in the article in ''Historical: Major Periphery States'' is considered to be the modern version of the ''Snowden'' class. Unlike the earlier Mark 1, modern ''Snowden''s lack the KF-Boom, which makes it impossible for it to link to a JumpShip for transport to a new destination. The original author confirmed that the ''Snowden'' is supposed to have a KF-Boom as part of its equipment.''<ref>[http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=68150.0 Snowden mobility question answered by the BattleTech writing staff.] (dead link)</ref> * The ''Snowden'', featured in the article in ''Historical: Major Periphery States'' is considered to be the modern version of the ''Snowden'' class. Unlike the earlier Mark 1, modern ''Snowden''s lack the KF-Boom, which makes it impossible for it to link to a JumpShip for transport to a new destination. The original author confirmed that the ''Snowden'' is supposed to have a KF-Boom as part of its equipment.''<ref>[http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=68150.0 Snowden mobility question answered by the BattleTech writing staff.] (dead link)</ref>
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| image = [[File:Snowden.jpg|191px]] | | image = [[File:Snowden.jpg|191px]] | ||
| Name = ''Snowden'' Mining Station | | Name = ''Snowden'' Mining Station | ||
| − | | Manufacturer = [[Taurus Majoris | + | | Manufacturer = [[Taurus Majoris Metals]] |
| Type = Space Station | | Type = Space Station | ||
| Tech Base = Inner Sphere | | Tech Base = Inner Sphere | ||
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The ''Snowden'' was developed when tensions were rising with the Concordat's [[Federated Suns|Davion neighbors]]. The station was designed with a considerable amount of armor and weaponry despite its civilian employment as a mining station. | The ''Snowden'' was developed when tensions were rising with the Concordat's [[Federated Suns|Davion neighbors]]. The station was designed with a considerable amount of armor and weaponry despite its civilian employment as a mining station. | ||
| − | The [[Succession Wars era]] removed the ability to construct the ''Snowden'' | + | The [[Succession Wars era]] removed the ability to construct the ''Snowden,'' However, eighteen of the stations are still maintained in the Concordat with the help of spare parts factories. These stations are under the control of [[Taurus Majoris Metals]]. |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
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The ''Snowden'' is protected by 166 tons of standard armor. However, due to its civilian nature, the internal structure is extremely vulnerable should anything get through the station's armor. | The ''Snowden'' is protected by 166 tons of standard armor. However, due to its civilian nature, the internal structure is extremely vulnerable should anything get through the station's armor. | ||
| − | The typical version of the station employs 30 space-capable IndustrialMechs, notably the [[Rock Hound#Variants|Space Hound]] Prospector 'Mech. | + | The typical version of the station employs 30 space-capable IndustrialMechs, notably the [[Rock Hound#Variants|Space Hound]] Prospector 'Mech.<ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 204: ''Snowden'' Mining Station</ref> |
| − | The station has repair facilities capable of repairing spacecraft weighing up to 15,000 tons. | + | The station has repair facilities capable of repairing spacecraft weighing up to 15,000 tons. |
The station's most notable equipment is its KF-Boom, which allows the station to be docked to a JumpShip to be transported to a new solar system in one piece instead of being dismantled.<ref>[http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=68150.0 Author confirms modern ''Snowden'' or Mark II is supposed to have a KF-Boom on the Record Sheet.] (dead link)</ref> | The station's most notable equipment is its KF-Boom, which allows the station to be docked to a JumpShip to be transported to a new solar system in one piece instead of being dismantled.<ref>[http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=68150.0 Author confirms modern ''Snowden'' or Mark II is supposed to have a KF-Boom on the Record Sheet.] (dead link)</ref> | ||
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==Named Stations== | ==Named Stations== | ||
| − | * ''Snowden'' - The namesake of the Class, the first station was launched on 10 August 2390 when it was deployed to the [[Hyades Cluster]]. One of the eighteen stations that survived to 3067. | + | * ''Snowden'' - The namesake of the Class, the first station was launched on 10 August 2390 when it was deployed to the [[Hyades Cluster]]. One of the eighteen stations that survived to 3067. |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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* The ''Snowden'', featured in the article in ''Historical: Major Periphery States'' is considered to be the modern version of the ''Snowden'' class. Unlike the earlier Mark 1, modern ''Snowden''s lack the KF-Boom, which makes it impossible for it to link to a JumpShip for transport to a new destination. The original author confirmed that the ''Snowden'' is supposed to have a KF-Boom as part of its equipment.''<ref>[http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=68150.0 Snowden mobility question answered by the BattleTech writing staff.] (dead link)</ref> | * The ''Snowden'', featured in the article in ''Historical: Major Periphery States'' is considered to be the modern version of the ''Snowden'' class. Unlike the earlier Mark 1, modern ''Snowden''s lack the KF-Boom, which makes it impossible for it to link to a JumpShip for transport to a new destination. The original author confirmed that the ''Snowden'' is supposed to have a KF-Boom as part of its equipment.''<ref>[http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=68150.0 Snowden mobility question answered by the BattleTech writing staff.] (dead link)</ref> | ||