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| name = Thera | | name = Thera | ||
− | | manufacturer =[[Illium Shipyards]]<ref>'' | + | | manufacturer =[[Illium Shipyards]]<ref>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 148</ref> |
| Use = Carrier | | Use = Carrier | ||
| Tech Base = [[Star League]] | | Tech Base = [[Star League]] | ||
| Cost = ???? | | Cost = ???? | ||
− | | Introduced = [[3060]]<ref>'' | + | | Introduced = [[3060]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 210</ref> |
| Mass = 960,000 | | Mass = 960,000 | ||
| Length = 1130 | | Length = 1130 | ||
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| KF Drive Integrity = 19 | | KF Drive Integrity = 19 | ||
| LF Battery = Yes | | LF Battery = Yes | ||
− | | Armament = 64x [[ER Large Laser]]<br>64x [[Large Pulse Laser]]<br>64x [[Medium Pulse Laser]]<br>64x [[Small Pulse Laser]]<br>32x [[Anti-Missile System]]<br>16x [[LB 10-X AC|LB 10-X Autocannon]]<br>16x[[LRM-20]] w/[[Artemis IV FCS]]<br>16x[[SRM-6]] w/[[Artemis IV FCS]]<br>8x [[NAC/25]]<br>8x [[NAC/30]]<br>4x[[NAC/40]]<br>8x[[NL35]]<br>8x[[NL55]]<br>5x [[Heavy Naval Gauss]]<br>4x [[Barracuda]] launchers<ref>'' | + | | Armament = 64x [[ER Large Laser]]<br>64x [[Large Pulse Laser]]<br>64x [[Medium Pulse Laser]]<br>64x [[Small Pulse Laser]]<br>32x [[Anti-Missile System]]<br>16x [[LB 10-X AC|LB 10-X Autocannon]]<br>16x[[LRM-20]] w/[[Artemis IV FCS]]<br>16x[[SRM-6]] w/[[Artemis IV FCS]]<br>8x [[NAC/25]]<br>8x [[NAC/30]]<br>4x[[NAC/40]]<br>8x[[NL35]]<br>8x[[NL55]]<br>5x [[Heavy Naval Gauss]]<br>4x [[Barracuda]] launchers<ref>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 148</ref> |
| Armor = 1700 tons of [[Lamellor Ferro-Carbide]] | | Armor = 1700 tons of [[Lamellor Ferro-Carbide]] | ||
| DropShip Capacity = 4 | | DropShip Capacity = 4 | ||
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| Heat Sinks = 5633 [[Double Heat Sinks]] | | Heat Sinks = 5633 [[Double Heat Sinks]] | ||
| Structural Integrity = 90 | | Structural Integrity = 90 | ||
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If the ''Thera'' has a weakness, it would be the low speed. Engineers couldn't fit larger engines in the ship without reducing the size of the AeroSpace Fighter bays. As the ''Thera'' was supposed to provide more Fighter support than any other carrier, the larger engines were removed from the design. | If the ''Thera'' has a weakness, it would be the low speed. Engineers couldn't fit larger engines in the ship without reducing the size of the AeroSpace Fighter bays. As the ''Thera'' was supposed to provide more Fighter support than any other carrier, the larger engines were removed from the design. | ||
− | Like other [[FWLM]] ships, each ''Thera''-class ship carries a [[Hyperpulse Generator]] on board.<ref>'' | + | Like other [[FWLM]] ships, each ''Thera''-class ship carries a [[Hyperpulse Generator]] on board.<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 144</ref> Before the [[Jihad]], the HPG was operated by [[Word of Blake]] personnel. |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
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==Named Vessels== | ==Named Vessels== | ||
* FWLS ''Santorini'' - Flagship of Santorini Battlegroup deployed at Oriente Military District | * FWLS ''Santorini'' - Flagship of Santorini Battlegroup deployed at Oriente Military District | ||
− | * FWLS ''Sardis'' - Flagship of Sardis Battlegroup deployed at Tamarind Military District | + | * FWLS ''Sardis'' - Flagship of Sardis Battlegroup deployed at Tamarind Military District. In [[3078]] she was captured by [[Clan Snow Raven]] forces over [[Dieron]]. Later entered service as the SRS ''Raven's Nest''.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 68, "Flight of the Raven"</ref> |
* FWLS ''Corinth'' - Flagship of Corinth Battlegroup deployed at Atreus | * FWLS ''Corinth'' - Flagship of Corinth Battlegroup deployed at Atreus | ||
* FWLS ''Delphi'' | * FWLS ''Delphi'' | ||
* FWLS ''Delos'' | * FWLS ''Delos'' | ||
* FWLS ''Thessaly'' | * FWLS ''Thessaly'' | ||
− | * FWLS ''Attica''<ref>'' | + | * FWLS ''Attica''<ref>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 144 lists first six ships. ''Dawn of the Jihad'', p. 75, "Percival Continues Shakedown" article lists FWLS ''Attica''.</ref> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
+ | ==Bibliography== | ||
+ | *''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]]'' | ||
+ | *''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' | ||
+ | *''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | ||
+ | *''[[Dawn of the Jihad]]'' | ||
+ | *''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]'' | ||
[[Category:WarShips]] | [[Category:WarShips]] | ||
[[Category:Carriers]] | [[Category:Carriers]] | ||
[[Category:Free Worlds League WarShips]] | [[Category:Free Worlds League WarShips]] |
Revision as of 13:52, 30 December 2010
Thera | |
Production information | |
Manufacturer | Illium Shipyards[1] |
Introduced | 3060[2] |
Use | Carrier |
Tech Base | Star League |
Cost | ???? |
Technical specifications | |
Mass | 960,000 |
Length | 1130 |
Sail Diameter | 1020 |
Fuel | 1400 tons |
Burn Rate | |
Safe Thrust | 3 |
Top Thrust | 5 |
Sail Integrity | 5 |
KF Drive Integrity | 19 |
LF Battery | Yes |
Armament | 64x ER Large Laser 64x Large Pulse Laser 64x Medium Pulse Laser 64x Small Pulse Laser 32x Anti-Missile System 16x LB 10-X Autocannon 16xLRM-20 w/Artemis IV FCS 16xSRM-6 w/Artemis IV FCS 8x NAC/25 8x NAC/30 4xNAC/40 8xNL35 8xNL55 5x Heavy Naval Gauss 4x Barracuda launchers[3] |
Armor | 1700 tons of Lamellor Ferro-Carbide |
DropShip Capacity | 4 |
Crew | 1440, with 558 passengers (Fighter pilots, techs, marines) |
Grav Decks | 1x 110 meter diameter 2x 130 meter diameter |
Escape Pods/Life Boats | 70/70 |
Heat Sinks | 5633 Double Heat Sinks |
Structural Integrity | 90 |
Description
The Thera-class carriers are designed to establish total AeroSpace Fighter superiority for the Free Worlds League Military, and they succeed. Capable of carrying four regiments of fighters, they can easily dominate a solar system. More importantly, the Thera-class ships make their crews comfortable so they can function more effectively on long deployments. Every officer has their own stateroom while the enlisted crewmembers are quartered two to a compartment, an almost unheard of luxury on a WarShip. The large Grav Decks allow the crew to maintain their health on long journeys.
If the Thera has a weakness, it would be the low speed. Engineers couldn't fit larger engines in the ship without reducing the size of the AeroSpace Fighter bays. As the Thera was supposed to provide more Fighter support than any other carrier, the larger engines were removed from the design.
Like other FWLM ships, each Thera-class ship carries a Hyperpulse Generator on board.[4] Before the Jihad, the HPG was operated by Word of Blake personnel.
Armament
Though not intended to enter combat against cruisers or battleships, a Thera still possesses a tremendous amount of firepower. The twenty Naval Autocannon make any WarShip or DropShip captain think twice about approaching. The ship's anti-Fighter defenses are even more impressive, starting with four Barracuda missile launchers supplemented by LB-X Autocannon and Pulse Lasers. These weapons can easily put out enough firepower to destroy an AeroSpace Fighter in one salvo.
If an enemy is somehow able to get a boarding party on a Thera they run into the last line of defense: 100 marines in Battle Armor. These troops are dedicated to defending the ship against invaders.
Cargo
Appropriate for its role, the Thera devotes most of its cargo capacity to AeroSpace Fighters. Bay 1 and Bay 2 can each carry 112 small craft, usually two regiments (108) AeroSpace Fighters and four shuttles. Cargo Bay 3 can carry 77,000 tons of spare parts, ammunition, or other supplies.
In addition, the LCCC has permanently assigned each Thera a supporting group of Assault DropShips. These groups usually consist of Merlin, Hamilcar, or Achilles class vessels. The Lung Wang has also been used in this role; The design is produced at the Kallon Industries plant on Loyalty.
Variants
The Thera-class ships are too new to have any variants.
Named Vessels
- FWLS Santorini - Flagship of Santorini Battlegroup deployed at Oriente Military District
- FWLS Sardis - Flagship of Sardis Battlegroup deployed at Tamarind Military District. In 3078 she was captured by Clan Snow Raven forces over Dieron. Later entered service as the SRS Raven's Nest.[5]
- FWLS Corinth - Flagship of Corinth Battlegroup deployed at Atreus
- FWLS Delphi
- FWLS Delos
- FWLS Thessaly
- FWLS Attica[6]
References
- ↑ Field Manual: Free Worlds League, p. 148
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3067, p. 210
- ↑ Field Manual: Free Worlds League, p. 148
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 144
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 68, "Flight of the Raven"
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 144 lists first six ships. Dawn of the Jihad, p. 75, "Percival Continues Shakedown" article lists FWLS Attica.