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For decades, the {{Imperial}} Fleet in the [[Spinward Marches Sector|Spinward Marches]] has included at least one [[BatRon]] of '''''Plankwell'''''-class ships, but in [[1102]], the last such squadron was rotated to the strategic reserve in [[Corridor Sector]]. Sentiment in [[Imperial Navy|Naval]] and [[Sector]] circles runs high in favor of the return of at least one [[BatRon]] to the [[Spinward Marches Sector|Marches]].  
 
For decades, the {{Imperial}} Fleet in the [[Spinward Marches Sector|Spinward Marches]] has included at least one [[BatRon]] of '''''Plankwell'''''-class ships, but in [[1102]], the last such squadron was rotated to the strategic reserve in [[Corridor Sector]]. Sentiment in [[Imperial Navy|Naval]] and [[Sector]] circles runs high in favor of the return of at least one [[BatRon]] to the [[Spinward Marches Sector|Marches]].  
  
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''Plankwell'-class [[Dreadnought|dreadnoughts]] are named for notable admirals in the [[Imperial Navy]]. The class name was taken from [[Olav|Grand Admiral Olav hault-Plankwell]], a sector admiral in the [[Spinward Marches Sector|Spinward Marches]] who rose to [[Grand Admiral]] of the Marches and lead the defeat of the [[Outworld Coalition]] during the [[First Frontier War]]. Following his victory in 604, he lead the fleet to the [[Core Sector|Core]], personally dispatched the [[Jaqueline I|Empress Jaqueline I]], and took over the [[government]]. The result was the long, bloody [[Civil War]]; [[Olav]] was the first of the [[Emperors of the Flag]]. Although [[Olav]] is in disrepute as an [[Emperors of the Third Imperium|Emperor]], [[Olav|Grand Admiral Plankwell]] is still remembered and honored for his achievements as a naval commander in the [[First Frontier War]]; significantly, his name has not been assigned to any ship in the new [[Cleon Class Battle Rider|Cleon Class Battle Riders]], named for [[Emperors of the Third Imperium|Emperors of the Imperium]].
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Plankwell-class [[Dreadnought|dreadnoughts]] are named for notable admirals in the [[Imperial Navy]]. The class name was taken from [[Olav|Grand Admiral Olav hault-Plankwell]], a sector admiral in the [[Spinward Marches Sector|Spinward Marches]] who rose to [[Grand Admiral]] of the Marches and lead the defeat of the [[Outworld Coalition]] during the [[First Frontier War]]. Following his victory in 604, he lead the fleet to the [[Core Sector|Core]], personally dispatched the [[Jaqueline I|Empress Jaqueline I]], and took over the [[government]]. The result was the long, bloody [[Civil War]]; [[Olav]] was the first of the [[Emperors of the Flag]]. Although [[Olav]] is in disrepute as an [[Emperors of the Third Imperium|Emperor]], [[Olav|Grand Admiral Plankwell]] is still remembered and honored for his achievements as a naval commander in the [[First Frontier War]]; significantly, his name has not been assigned to any ship in the new [[Cleon Class Battle Rider|Cleon Class Battle Riders]], named for [[Emperors of the Third Imperium|Emperors of the Imperium]].
  
 
===Modular Construction===  
 
===Modular Construction===  
 
''Plankwell'-class [[Dreadnought|dreadnoughts]] were built using a [[modular design]] and construction technique which has proven cost effective in commercial ship-building. A central strut or keel serves as a foundation, bracing the drives and aligning the [[Spinal Mount|spinal mount]], while all other parts of the ship are mounted to brackets or strengthened points along it. The technique allows separate construction of the various modules (such as quarters, electronics areas, fuel tankage, and control areas) with the final mating of all the various components being performed only after the drives and keel have been tested and accepted. There was some initial concern that the connecting points would be focuses for weakness in battle, but the losses of two separate '''''Plankwells''''' in combat has been attributed by investigating boards to strategic misdirection.  
 
''Plankwell'-class [[Dreadnought|dreadnoughts]] were built using a [[modular design]] and construction technique which has proven cost effective in commercial ship-building. A central strut or keel serves as a foundation, bracing the drives and aligning the [[Spinal Mount|spinal mount]], while all other parts of the ship are mounted to brackets or strengthened points along it. The technique allows separate construction of the various modules (such as quarters, electronics areas, fuel tankage, and control areas) with the final mating of all the various components being performed only after the drives and keel have been tested and accepted. There was some initial concern that the connecting points would be focuses for weakness in battle, but the losses of two separate '''''Plankwells''''' in combat has been attributed by investigating boards to strategic misdirection.  
  
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== Description / Specifications ==
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Revision as of 16:20, 20 July 2018

Plankwell class Dreadnought
Imperial Sunburst-Sun-IISS-Traveller.gif
Published canon design.
Type: BA Dreadnought
Size 200,000 Tons
Hull Configuration [[{{{hull}}}]]
Tech Level TL–15
Engineering
Computer TBD
Jump J-4
Maneuver 5 G
Armaments
Hardpoints 530
Accommodations
Staterooms 0
Personnel
Crew 1,163
High/Mid Passengers 0
Payload
Cargo 0 Tons
Fuel tank 0 Tons
Construction
Origin Third Imperium
Price
Cost MCr150,618.52
Statistics
Source
Canon Unpublished, fan design
Starships are designed with the Classic Traveller format, using High Guard.

The Plankwell class Dreadnought is more specialized ship than the multi-task oriented Tigress Class Dreadnought. Lacking the extensive troop complement and the large fighter screen, the Plankwell fulfills a more traditional battleship role, as the center of a fleet of support ships.

For decades, the Imperial Fleet in the Spinward Marches has included at least one BatRon of Plankwell-class ships, but in 1102, the last such squadron was rotated to the strategic reserve in Corridor Sector. Sentiment in Naval and Sector circles runs high in favor of the return of at least one BatRon to the Marches.

Plankwell-class dreadnoughts are named for notable admirals in the Imperial Navy. The class name was taken from Grand Admiral Olav hault-Plankwell, a sector admiral in the Spinward Marches who rose to Grand Admiral of the Marches and lead the defeat of the Outworld Coalition during the First Frontier War. Following his victory in 604, he lead the fleet to the Core, personally dispatched the Empress Jaqueline I, and took over the government. The result was the long, bloody Civil War; Olav was the first of the Emperors of the Flag. Although Olav is in disrepute as an Emperor, Grand Admiral Plankwell is still remembered and honored for his achievements as a naval commander in the First Frontier War; significantly, his name has not been assigned to any ship in the new Cleon Class Battle Riders, named for Emperors of the Imperium.

Modular Construction

Plankwell'-class dreadnoughts were built using a modular design and construction technique which has proven cost effective in commercial ship-building. A central strut or keel serves as a foundation, bracing the drives and aligning the spinal mount, while all other parts of the ship are mounted to brackets or strengthened points along it. The technique allows separate construction of the various modules (such as quarters, electronics areas, fuel tankage, and control areas) with the final mating of all the various components being performed only after the drives and keel have been tested and accepted. There was some initial concern that the connecting points would be focuses for weakness in battle, but the losses of two separate Plankwells in combat has been attributed by investigating boards to strategic misdirection.

No information or synopsis yet available.

Description / Specifications

No information yet available.

Basic Ship Characteristics

Following the Imperial Navy and IISS Universal Ship Profile and data, additional information is presented in the format shown here. The small craft factor indicates the number of squadrons (of ten craft) carried on the ship. Tonnage on the universal ship profile is shown in kilotons (thousands of tons) where necessary. [1]

Basic Ship Characteristics [2]
#. Category Remarks
1. Tonnage TBD
2. Crew TBD
3. Performance TBD
4. Electronics TBD
5. Hardpoints TBD
6. Armament TBD
7. Defenses TBD
8. Craft TBD
9. Fuel Treatment TBD
10. Cost TBD
11. Construction Time TBD
12. Comments TBD

History & Background / Dossier

No information yet available.

References & Contributors / Sources

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