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| image = [[File:Thera-class_Warship_TRO3067.jpg|200px]] | | image = [[File:Thera-class_Warship_TRO3067.jpg|200px]] | ||
| name = ''Thera'' | | name = ''Thera'' | ||
| − | | manufacturer =[[Illium | + | | manufacturer = [[Illium Naval Engineering]]<ref name=H:HMp135>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 135: "Illium Naval Engineering (Unlisted)"</ref><ref name=O:FWLp8>''Objectives: Free Worlds League'', p. 8: "Illium Naval Yard"</ref> |
| Use = Carrier | | Use = Carrier | ||
| Tech Base = [[Star League]] | | Tech Base = [[Star League]] | ||
| − | | Cost = | + | | Cost = 23,377,667,200 C-Bills<ref name=MUL/> |
| − | | Introduced = [[3060]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 210</ref> | + | | Introduced = [[3060]]<ref name=3067p210>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 210</ref> |
| − | | production year= | + | | production year= 3060 |
| − | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5221/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | + | | year reference=<ref name=MUL>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5221/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| − | | Mass = 960,000 | + | | Mass = 960,000 tons |
| − | | Length = | + | | Length = 1,130 meters |
| − | | Sail Diameter = | + | | Sail Diameter = 1,020 meters |
| − | | Fuel = | + | | Fuel = 1,400 tons |
| Tons/Burn Day = 39.52 | | Tons/Burn Day = 39.52 | ||
| Safe Thrust = 1.5 g | | Safe Thrust = 1.5 g | ||
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| KF Drive Integrity = 19 | | KF Drive Integrity = 19 | ||
| LF Battery = Yes | | LF Battery = Yes | ||
| − | | Armament = 64x [[ER large laser]] | + | | Armament = <span/> |
| − | | Armor = | + | * 64x [[ER large laser]] |
| + | * 64x [[large pulse laser]] | ||
| + | * 64x [[medium pulse laser]] | ||
| + | * 64x [[small pulse laser]] | ||
| + | * 32x [[anti-missile system]] | ||
| + | * 16x [[LB 10-X AC|LB 10-X autocannon]] | ||
| + | * 16x [[LRM-20]] w/[[Artemis IV FCS]] | ||
| + | * 16x [[SRM-6]] w/[[Artemis IV FCS]] | ||
| + | * 8x [[NAC/25]] | ||
| + | * 8x [[NAC/30]] | ||
| + | * 4x [[NAC/40]] | ||
| + | * 8x [[NL35]] | ||
| + | * 8x [[NL55]] | ||
| + | * 5x [[heavy naval Gauss]] | ||
| + | * 4x [[Barracuda]] launcher | ||
| + | | Armor = 1,700 tons [[Lamellor Ferro-Carbide]]<ref name=3067p210/> | ||
| DropShip Capacity = 4 | | DropShip Capacity = 4 | ||
| − | | Crew = 1440, | + | | Crew = 1440<ref name=FMFWLp148+>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', pp. 148-149</ref> |
| − | | Grav Decks = | + | * 240 Officers |
| + | * 1200 Enlisted | ||
| + | ---- | ||
| + | Bay Personel: 448 <br/> | ||
| + | Marines: 100 | ||
| + | | Grav Decks = 3 (1 x 110 meters and 2 x 130 meters diameter) | ||
| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 70/70 | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = 70/70 | ||
| − | | Heat Sinks = | + | | Heat Sinks = 5,633 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] |
| Structural Integrity = 90 | | Structural Integrity = 90 | ||
| BV (1.0) = 213,017<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 306</ref> | | BV (1.0) = 213,017<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 306</ref> | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = | + | | BV (2.0) = 200,539<ref name=MUL/> |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==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 | + | 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 to function more effectively on long deployments. Every officer has their own stateroom while the enlisted crew members 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.<ref name=3067p210/><ref name=FMFWLp148+/> |
| − | 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 | + | 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 an onboard [[hyperpulse generator]].<ref name="FM:Up144">''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 144: "Ships of the FWL"</ref> Before the [[Jihad]], the HPG was operated by [[Word of Blake]] personnel. |
| − | + | The class survived into the [[thirty-second century]] as the [[Free Worlds League]] reconstituted itself<ref>''Shattered Fortress'', p. 52</ref> and the [[Raven Alliance]] maintained a former [[Word of Blake]] vessel,<ref name="FM:3145p166">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 166, "The Alliance Fleet"</ref> while [[Corinth|one]] was taken by the Blakists to parts unknown.<ref name="J:FRp128A">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 128: "Ships Not Accounted For"</ref> | |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | Though not intended to enter combat against cruisers or battleships, a ''Thera'' still possesses a tremendous amount of firepower. The twenty [[ | + | 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. | 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== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | Appropriate for its role, the ''Thera'' devotes most of its cargo capacity to aerospace fighters. Bay 1 and Bay 2 | + | Appropriate for its role, the ''Thera'' devotes most of its cargo capacity to aerospace fighters. Bay 1 and Bay 2 each support two [[regiments]] (108) aerospace fighters and four shuttles. Cargo Bay 3 carries spare parts, ammunition, or other supplies.<ref name=3067p210/><ref name=FMFWLp148+/> |
| − | + | As dedicated CVs were superfluous, the super-carrier often kept an escort of attack DropShips permanently attached such as the ''[[Merlin (DropShip class)|Merlin]]'', ''[[Hamilcar]]'', or ''[[Achilles (DropShip class)|Achilles]]'', in addition to the ''[[Lung Wang]]'' often carried while the Free Worlds League and [[Capellan Confederation]] maintained their mid-3050s détente.<ref name=3067p210/><ref name=FMFWLp148+/> The ''[[Kuan Ti]]'' has also been used in this role as the design was produced at the [[Kallon Industries]] plant on [[Loyalty]].<ref name=ofwlp23>''Objectives: Free Worlds League'', p. 23: "Loyalty"</ref> | |
| + | |||
| + | *Bay 1: [[Aerospace fighters]] (108), 6 doors | ||
| + | :: [[Small Craft]] (4) | ||
| + | *Bay 2: [[Aerospace fighters]] (108), 6 doors | ||
| + | :: [[Small Craft]] (4) | ||
| + | *Bay 3: Cargo (77,000 tons), 10 doors | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Thera-class WarShip FMFWL.png|Original ''Thera'' from ''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League|FM:FWL]]'' | Thera-class WarShip FMFWL.png|Original ''Thera'' from ''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League|FM:FWL]]'' | ||
| − | + | Thera-class Warship TRO3067.jpg|''Thera'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3067|TRO:3067]]'' | |
| − | + | Delos (Vessel).jpg|The ''Thera''-class carrier [[Delos (Individual Thera-class WarShip)|RPS ''Delos'']] from ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' | |
| − | + | Navalcamofwlm.png|The ''Thera''-class carrier [[Santorini|FWLS ''Santorini'']] from ''[[AeroTech 2 Revised Edition|AT2 Revised]]'' | |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | + | {{div col|colwidth=25em}} | |
* ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' | * ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' | ||
* ''[[Blake Ascending]]'' | * ''[[Blake Ascending]]'' | ||
* ''[[Dawn of the Jihad]]'' | * ''[[Dawn of the Jihad]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Report: FWLM]]'' | * ''[[Field Report: FWLM]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Handbook: House Marik]]'' | ||
* ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' | * ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' | ||
* ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3072]]'' | * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3072]]'' | ||
* ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3076]]'' | * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3076]]'' | ||
* ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]'' | * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Objectives: Free Worlds League]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Shattered Fortress]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' | ||
| − | + | {{div col end}} | |
| − | |||
[[Category:Carrier WarShip classes]] | [[Category:Carrier WarShip classes]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:24, 29 May 2024
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| Thera | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Illium Naval Engineering[1][2] |
| Introduced | 3060[3] |
| Production Year | 3060[4] |
| Use | Carrier |
| Tech Base | Star League |
| Cost | 23,377,667,200 C-Bills[4] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 960,000 tons |
| Length | 1,130 meters |
| Sail Diameter | 1,020 meters |
| Fuel | 1,400 tons |
| Burn Rate | |
| Safe Thrust | 1.5 g |
| Top Thrust | 2.5 g |
| Sail Integrity | 5 |
| KF Drive Integrity | 19 |
| LF Battery | Yes |
| Armament |
|
| Armor | 1,700 tons Lamellor Ferro-Carbide[3] |
| DropShip Capacity | 4 |
| Crew | 1440[5]
Bay Personel: 448 |
| Grav Decks | 3 (1 x 110 meters and 2 x 130 meters diameter) |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 70/70 |
| Heat Sinks | 5,633 double |
| Structural Integrity | 90 |
| BV (1.0) | 213,017[6] |
| BV (2.0) | 200,539[4] |
Description[edit]
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 to function more effectively on long deployments. Every officer has their own stateroom while the enlisted crew members 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.[3][5]
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 an onboard hyperpulse generator.[7] Before the Jihad, the HPG was operated by Word of Blake personnel.
The class survived into the thirty-second century as the Free Worlds League reconstituted itself[8] and the Raven Alliance maintained a former Word of Blake vessel,[9] while one was taken by the Blakists to parts unknown.[10]
Armament[edit]
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[edit]
Appropriate for its role, the Thera devotes most of its cargo capacity to aerospace fighters. Bay 1 and Bay 2 each support two regiments (108) aerospace fighters and four shuttles. Cargo Bay 3 carries spare parts, ammunition, or other supplies.[3][5]
As dedicated CVs were superfluous, the super-carrier often kept an escort of attack DropShips permanently attached such as the Merlin, Hamilcar, or Achilles, in addition to the Lung Wang often carried while the Free Worlds League and Capellan Confederation maintained their mid-3050s détente.[3][5] The Kuan Ti has also been used in this role as the design was produced at the Kallon Industries plant on Loyalty.[11]
- Bay 1: Aerospace fighters (108), 6 doors
- Small Craft (4)
- Bay 2: Aerospace fighters (108), 6 doors
- Small Craft (4)
- Bay 3: Cargo (77,000 tons), 10 doors
Gallery[edit]
Original Thera from FM:FWL
Thera from TRO:3067
The Thera-class carrier RPS Delos from Jihad: Final Reckoning
The Thera-class carrier FWLS Santorini from AT2 Revised
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See Also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ Handbook: House Marik, p. 135: "Illium Naval Engineering (Unlisted)"
- ↑ Objectives: Free Worlds League, p. 8: "Illium Naval Yard"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Technical Readout: 3067, p. 210
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 MUL online date for the Thera
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Field Manual: Free Worlds League, pp. 148-149
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 306
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 144: "Ships of the FWL"
- ↑ Shattered Fortress, p. 52
- ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. 166, "The Alliance Fleet"
- ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 128: "Ships Not Accounted For"
- ↑ Objectives: Free Worlds League, p. 23: "Loyalty"
Bibliography[edit]
- AeroTech 2 Record Sheets
- Blake Ascending
- Dawn of the Jihad
- Field Manual: 3145
- Field Manual: Free Worlds League
- Field Manual: Updates
- Field Report: FWLM
- Handbook: House Marik
- Jihad: Final Reckoning
- Jihad Hot Spots: 3072
- Jihad Hot Spots: 3076
- Jihad Hot Spots: Terra
- Objectives: Free Worlds League
- Shattered Fortress
- Technical Readout: 3067