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| − | The term [[Barbette]] generally refers to large [[turret]]s (...usually around 5 [[displacement ton]]s), capable of mounting more powerful (...and sometimes different types of) weapons than ordinary [[turret]]s (which are usually around 1 [[displacement ton]]). | + | The term [[Barbette]] generally refers to large [[turret]]s (...usually around 3 to 5 [[displacement ton]]s), capable of mounting more powerful (...and sometimes different types of) weapons than ordinary [[turret]]s (which are usually around 1 [[displacement ton]]). {{Unpublished cite|author= [[Adrian Tymes]] }} |
* It is a kind of [[Ship Equipment]]. | * It is a kind of [[Ship Equipment]]. | ||
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== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == | == History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == | ||
| − | In pre-spaceflight [[Terra|Terran]] [[English]], the term referred to "an armored restricted arc turret". By the time [[Anglic]] was created, usage had evolved into a large turret with deeper deck penetration than smaller turrets (which "[[turret]]" now refers to). | + | In pre-spaceflight [[Terra|Terran]] [[English]], the term referred to "an armored restricted arc turret". By the time [[Anglic]] was created, usage had evolved into a large turret with deeper deck penetration than smaller turrets (...which "[[turret]]" now refers to). {{Unpublished cite|author= [[Adrian Tymes]] }} |
== References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) == | == References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) == | ||
Latest revision as of 14:18, 16 September 2019
The term Barbette generally refers to large turrets (...usually around 3 to 5 displacement tons), capable of mounting more powerful (...and sometimes different types of) weapons than ordinary turrets (which are usually around 1 displacement ton). [1]
- It is a kind of Ship Equipment.
Library Data Referral Tree[edit]
Please refer to the following AAB Library Data for more information:
- Heavy Weaponry / Ship Weapons
- Offensive Technologies
- Starship Weaponry
- Energy Weapons
- Guided Weapons
- Projectile Weapons
- Weapon Mounts
- Weapon Types
- Starship Weaponry
- Offensive Technologies
Description (Specifications)[edit]
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History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
In pre-spaceflight Terran English, the term referred to "an armored restricted arc turret". By the time Anglic was created, usage had evolved into a large turret with deeper deck penetration than smaller turrets (...which "turret" now refers to). [2]
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
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- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Adrian Tymes
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science
- ↑ Information provided to the library by Adrian Tymes
- ↑ Information provided to the library by Adrian Tymes