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| image = [[Image:Zechetinu-class_Warship_TRO3067.jpg|191px]] | | image = [[Image:Zechetinu-class_Warship_TRO3067.jpg|191px]] | ||
| − | | name = Zechetinu | + | | name = ''Zechetinu'' |
| − | | manufacturer = [[Illium | + | | manufacturer = [[Illium Naval Engineering]] |
| Use = Corvette | | Use = Corvette | ||
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | ||
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| KF Drive Integrity = 5 | | KF Drive Integrity = 5 | ||
| LF Battery = Yes | | LF Battery = Yes | ||
| − | | Armament = | + | | Armament = <span></span> |
| + | * 16x [[ER Large Laser]] | ||
| + | * 4x [[LRM-20]]s w/ [[Artemis IV FCS]] | ||
| + | * 32x [[Small Laser]] | ||
| + | * 4x [[SRM-6]] w/ [[Artemis IV FCS]] | ||
| + | * 8x [[LB 10-X AC]] | ||
| + | * 3x [[NAC/20]] | ||
| + | * 6x [[NL35]] | ||
| + | * 2x [[NL45]] | ||
| + | * 2x [[NL55]] | ||
| Armor = Fore: 24<br>Fore-Sides: 21<br>Aft-Sides: 20<br>Aft: 20<br>[[Lamellor Ferro-Carbide]] | | Armor = Fore: 24<br>Fore-Sides: 21<br>Aft-Sides: 20<br>Aft: 20<br>[[Lamellor Ferro-Carbide]] | ||
| DropShip Capacity = 1 | | DropShip Capacity = 1 | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Among the smallest and lightest [[WarShip]]s in active service, [[Free Worlds League]]'s '''''Zechetinu''''' | + | Among the smallest and lightest [[WarShip]]s in active service, [[Free Worlds League]]'s '''''Zechetinu'''''-class corvette is designed to operate as either an independent convoy-raider, picket ship or as an escort vessel.<ref name=FM:FWL>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', pp. 143-144, "Zechetinu Ship Profile"</ref> |
The "Zec" as her crews have dubbed the vessel is capable of accelerating up to 2.5 Gs for sustained periods and up to 4 Gs in short bursts, making it among the fastest and most maneuverable WarShips in its weight class. This speed comes at a price, with a relatively light ninety tons of [[Lamellor Ferro-Carbide]] armor in comparison to its weapons array and exceedingly cramped crew quarters made even tighter with the inclusion of a [[Lithium-Fusion Battery|Lithium-Fusion Battery System]]. With one tiny and constantly in demand [[Grav Deck]] the only dedicated recreation facility aboard, each ''Zechetinu'' rarely spends more than a month away from port to avoid negative effects on the crew.<ref name=TRO:3067p196/><ref name=FM:FWL/> | The "Zec" as her crews have dubbed the vessel is capable of accelerating up to 2.5 Gs for sustained periods and up to 4 Gs in short bursts, making it among the fastest and most maneuverable WarShips in its weight class. This speed comes at a price, with a relatively light ninety tons of [[Lamellor Ferro-Carbide]] armor in comparison to its weapons array and exceedingly cramped crew quarters made even tighter with the inclusion of a [[Lithium-Fusion Battery|Lithium-Fusion Battery System]]. With one tiny and constantly in demand [[Grav Deck]] the only dedicated recreation facility aboard, each ''Zechetinu'' rarely spends more than a month away from port to avoid negative effects on the crew.<ref name=TRO:3067p196/><ref name=FM:FWL/> | ||
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==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | The Block I ''Zechetinu'' features a significant capital-grade weapons array supported by a large volume of anti-fighter systems. The fore and aft weapon bays both carry twin [[ER Large Laser]]s, four [[Small Laser]]s, an [[LB 10-X AC]] and [[Artemis IV FCS]] enhanced [[LRM-20]] and [[SRM-6]] launchers in support of a [[NAC/20]] and twin [[NL35]]s. The forward facing angle features twin ER Large Lasers, four Small Lasers, and | + | The Block I ''Zechetinu'' features a significant capital-grade weapons array supported by a large volume of anti-fighter systems. The fore and aft weapon bays both carry twin [[ER Large Laser]]s, four [[Small Laser]]s, an [[LB 10-X AC]] and [[Artemis IV FCS]] enhanced [[LRM-20]] and [[SRM-6]] launchers in support of a [[NAC/20]] and twin [[NL35]]s. The forward facing angle features twin ER Large Lasers, four Small Lasers, and an LB 10-X AC for anti-fighter duties while an NL35 and [[NL45]] provide capital grade firepower. Save for replacing both capital lasers with a single [[NL55]], each rear angle features the same mix as the fore angles, while apart from dropping the capital lasers entirely, each broadsides mounts the same weaponry as the fore and aft bays. One thousand and seventy-three [[double heat sink]]s give the class reasonable endurance.<ref name=TRO:3067p196/><ref name=FM:FWL/> |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | Beyond its ability to carry a single [[DropShip]] and six [[ | + | Beyond its ability to carry a single [[DropShip]] and six [[aerospace fighter]]s, the ''Zechetinu'' features thirteen thousand, eight hundred and seventy-six tons of cargo capacity divided between two separate bays.<ref name=TRO:3067p196/><ref name=FM:FWL/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;Zechetinu II : Starting with the FWLS ''Scorpion'', all future ''Zechetinu''s are constructioned to the Block II standard and feature capital-grade missile systems in place of the naval-laser batteries of the Block I ships, with two [[White Shark]] tubes forward and aft, with a single [[Barracuda]] missile tube on each fore and aft angle. Carrying fifty missile reloads for each launcher type reduces the ''Zechetinu II''s cargo capacity down to twelve | + | *;Zechetinu II : Starting with the FWLS ''Scorpion'', all future ''Zechetinu''s are constructioned to the Block II standard and feature capital-grade missile systems in place of the naval-laser batteries of the Block I ships, with two [[White Shark]] tubes forward and aft, with a single [[Barracuda]] missile tube on each fore and aft angle. Carrying fifty missile reloads for each launcher type reduces the ''Zechetinu II''s cargo capacity down to twelve thousand, three hundred and seventy-six tons. BV (1.0)= 46,730<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 280</ref> (34,119)<ref name=TRO:3067p196/> |
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | Zechetinu-class Warship FMFWL.png|Original ''Zechetinu'' from ''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League|FM:FWL]]'' | |
| − | + | Zechetinu-class Warship TRO3067.jpg|''Zechetinu'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3067|TRO:3067]]'' | |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | * ''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'' translates ''Zechetinu'' as meaning "hare" but it has been pointed out that this could be incorrect. "Zechetina/u" is Serbian for "rabbit meat" – ''zec'' is "hare", ''tina'' is "meat of". | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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* ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' | * ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[Field Manual: | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' |
* ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' | * ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' | ||
* ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3072]]'' | * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3072]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]'' | * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Corvette classes|Zechetinu]] | [[Category:Corvette classes|Zechetinu]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:37, 20 February 2024
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| Zechetinu | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Illium Naval Engineering |
| Introduced | 3057 |
| Production Year | 3058[1] |
| Use | Corvette |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Cost | 6,779,204,000 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 180,000 tons |
| Length | 440 meters |
| Sail Diameter | 502 meters |
| Fuel | 2,000 tons (10,000) |
| Burn Rate | 93.52 |
| Safe Thrust | 2.5 g |
| Top Thrust | 4 g |
| Sail Integrity | 3 |
| KF Drive Integrity | 5 |
| LF Battery | Yes |
| Armament |
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| Armor | Fore: 24 Fore-Sides: 21 Aft-Sides: 20 Aft: 20 Lamellor Ferro-Carbide |
| DropShip Capacity | 1 |
| Crew | 72 |
| Grav Decks | 1 x 88-meter diameter |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 8 |
| Heat Sinks | 1873 (3746) Double Heat Sinks |
| Structural Integrity | 25 |
| BV (1.0) | 41,739 [2] 30,148[3] |
Contents
Description[edit]
Among the smallest and lightest WarShips in active service, Free Worlds League's Zechetinu-class corvette is designed to operate as either an independent convoy-raider, picket ship or as an escort vessel.[4]
The "Zec" as her crews have dubbed the vessel is capable of accelerating up to 2.5 Gs for sustained periods and up to 4 Gs in short bursts, making it among the fastest and most maneuverable WarShips in its weight class. This speed comes at a price, with a relatively light ninety tons of Lamellor Ferro-Carbide armor in comparison to its weapons array and exceedingly cramped crew quarters made even tighter with the inclusion of a Lithium-Fusion Battery System. With one tiny and constantly in demand Grav Deck the only dedicated recreation facility aboard, each Zechetinu rarely spends more than a month away from port to avoid negative effects on the crew.[3][4]
The first ship of the class exceeded all expectations during mock battle exercises and quickly led the Free Worlds League Military to authorize construction of a further ten. Analysis of these exercises also led to the bulk to be constructed as the newer Zechetinu II standard with a slightly modified weapons array.
Armament[edit]
The Block I Zechetinu features a significant capital-grade weapons array supported by a large volume of anti-fighter systems. The fore and aft weapon bays both carry twin ER Large Lasers, four Small Lasers, an LB 10-X AC and Artemis IV FCS enhanced LRM-20 and SRM-6 launchers in support of a NAC/20 and twin NL35s. The forward facing angle features twin ER Large Lasers, four Small Lasers, and an LB 10-X AC for anti-fighter duties while an NL35 and NL45 provide capital grade firepower. Save for replacing both capital lasers with a single NL55, each rear angle features the same mix as the fore angles, while apart from dropping the capital lasers entirely, each broadsides mounts the same weaponry as the fore and aft bays. One thousand and seventy-three double heat sinks give the class reasonable endurance.[3][4]
Cargo[edit]
Beyond its ability to carry a single DropShip and six aerospace fighters, the Zechetinu features thirteen thousand, eight hundred and seventy-six tons of cargo capacity divided between two separate bays.[3][4]
Variants[edit]
- Zechetinu II
- Starting with the FWLS Scorpion, all future Zechetinus are constructioned to the Block II standard and feature capital-grade missile systems in place of the naval-laser batteries of the Block I ships, with two White Shark tubes forward and aft, with a single Barracuda missile tube on each fore and aft angle. Carrying fifty missile reloads for each launcher type reduces the Zechetinu IIs cargo capacity down to twelve thousand, three hundred and seventy-six tons. BV (1.0)= 46,730[5] (34,119)[3]
See Also[edit]
Gallery[edit]
Notes[edit]
- Field Manual: Free Worlds League translates Zechetinu as meaning "hare" but it has been pointed out that this could be incorrect. "Zechetina/u" is Serbian for "rabbit meat" – zec is "hare", tina is "meat of".