Difference between revisions of "Howe class Battleship"

From Traveller Wiki - Science-Fiction Adventure in the Far future
Jump to navigation Jump to search
 
(20 intermediate revisions by 2 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
 
{{InfoboxShip
 
{{InfoboxShip
 
|name    = Howe class Battleship
 
|name    = Howe class Battleship
−
|alsosee  =  
+
|aerodynam= [[Partially Streamlined Hull]]
−
|architect= Ronald B. Kline, Jr.
+
|agility  = 3
−
|caption  = Unpublished, non-canon fan design.
+
|alsosee  = [[Battleship]]
−
|cargo    =  
+
|architect= [[Ronald B. Kline, Jr.]]
−
|crew    =  
+
|blueprint= No
−
|cost    = 121,576.54<br />Qty: MCr 97,261.232
+
|canon    = No. Unpublished, non-canon fan design.
−
|IOC     = TBD
+
|caption  = TBD
−
|enlisted = TBD
+
|cargo    = 1
 +
|cost    = X
 +
|crew    = X
 +
|enlisted = X
 +
|EOS     = Still in active service.
 +
|era      = 1105
 
|footnote = [[Starship]]s are designed with the [[Classic Traveller]] format, using [[High Guard Shipyard]] v1.13 written by [[Andrea Vallance]].
 
|footnote = [[Starship]]s are designed with the [[Classic Traveller]] format, using [[High Guard Shipyard]] v1.13 written by [[Andrea Vallance]].
−
|g        =  
+
|g        = 4
−
|hp      =  
+
|hp      = 1440
 
|hpass    = 0
 
|hpass    = 0
−
|image    = Imperial Sunburst-Sun-IISS-Traveller.gif
+
|hull    = Close Structure Hull
−
|jump    =  
+
|illustration= No
 +
|image    = Wiki Navy.png
 +
|IOC      = Unknown
 +
|jump    = 4
 
|lpass    = 0
 
|lpass    = 0
−
|marines  = TBD
+
|marines  = 0
−
|model    = TBD
+
|model    = [[Model/9]] fib
−
|officers = TBD
+
|officers = X
 
|origin  = Third Imperium
 
|origin  = Third Imperium
 
|QSP      = TBD
 
|QSP      = TBD
−
|size    =  
+
|ref      = Fan: [[Ronald B. Kline, Jr.]]
−
|tdes    =  
+
|size    = 144000
−
|TL      =  
+
|size-cat = BCS
−
|type    =  
+
|tdes    = BM
 +
|TL      = 15
 +
|type    = BB
 +
|usp      = BB-R4447J4-F99909-999T9-0
 +
|manufacturer= Various
 +
 
 +
|cargo    = 1.0
 +
|cost    = 121,576.54<br />Qty: MCr 97,261.232
 +
|crew    = 1,166
 +
 
 +
|g        = 4
 +
|hp      = 1,440
 +
|hpass    = 0
 +
 
 +
|jump    = 4
 +
|lpass    = 0
 +
 
 +
|size    = 144,000
 +
 
 +
|TL      = 15
 +
|type    = Battleship
 
|usp      = BB-R4447J4-F99909-999T9-0  
 
|usp      = BB-R4447J4-F99909-999T9-0  
 
|manufacturer= Various
 
|manufacturer= Various
−
|tdes=BB
 
−
|type=Battleship
 
−
|TL=15
 
−
|size=144,000
 
−
|jump=4
 
−
|g=4
 
−
|hp=1,440
 
−
|crew=1,166
 
−
|cargo=1
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
The [[Howe class Battleship]] is a [[warship]].
 
The [[Howe class Battleship]] is a [[warship]].
 
* It is a [[military ship]] and a [[Battleship]].
 
* It is a [[military ship]] and a [[Battleship]].
  
−
== Description (Specifications) ==
+
== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
 
Partially streamlined for gas giant refueling, this class is well armored and armed with a great meson spinal mount and eighty missile bays.  Acceleration and agility suffer, and there is no room for marines or any subordinate craft, aside from a single cutter.
 
Partially streamlined for gas giant refueling, this class is well armored and armed with a great meson spinal mount and eighty missile bays.  Acceleration and agility suffer, and there is no room for marines or any subordinate craft, aside from a single cutter.
 +
 +
=== Image Repository ===
 +
No information yet available.
 +
 +
=== General Description & Deck Plans ===
 +
No information yet available.
  
 
=== Basic Ship Characteristics ===
 
=== 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. {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 10 |version= Classic Traveller}}
+
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 [[subcraft]]) carried on the [[ship]]. [[Ton]]nage on the [[universal ship profile]] is shown in [[kiloton]]s (...thousands of [[ton]]s) where necessary. {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 10 |version= Classic Traveller}}
−
 
 
 
{| class="wikitable sortable"  
 
{| class="wikitable sortable"  
−
|+ '''Basic Ship Characteristics''' {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 10 |version= Classic Traveller}}
+
!colspan="3"|'''Basic Ship Characteristics''' {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 10 |version= Classic Traveller}}
 
|-
 
|-
 
! No.
 
! No.
Line 54: Line 78:
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 1.
 
| 1.
−
| [[Ton|Tonnage]]
+
| [[Ton|Tonnage]] / [[Hull]]
−
| TBD [[ton]]s.
+
| 144,000 [[ton]]s.
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 2.
 
| 2.
 
| [[Crew]]
 
| [[Crew]]
−
| TBD [[crew]].
+
| 1166 [[crew]].
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 3.
 
| 3.
 
| [[Maneuver Drive|Performance]]
 
| [[Maneuver Drive|Performance]]
 
| ''Propulsion:''
 
| ''Propulsion:''
−
* Jump-TBD
+
* Jump-4
−
* TBD-G acceleration
+
* 4-G acceleration
−
* Power Plant-TBD
+
* Power Plant-7
−
* TBD-EPs
+
* 10,080-EPs
−
* Agility-TBD
+
* Agility-3
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 4.
 
| 4.
 
| [[Ship's Computer|Electronics]]
 
| [[Ship's Computer|Electronics]]
−
| Model TBD fib [[computer]].
+
| Model 9 fib [[computer]].
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 5.
 
| 5.
 
| [[Ship's Hardpoint|Hardpoints]]
 
| [[Ship's Hardpoint|Hardpoints]]
−
| xTBD [[hardpoint]]s.
+
| x1,440 [[hardpoint]]s.
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 6.
 
| 6.
 
| [[Ship's Weapon|Armament]]
 
| [[Ship's Weapon|Armament]]
 
| The normal weapons fit-out for it is:
 
| The normal weapons fit-out for it is:
−
* No information yet available.
+
* Factor T meson spinal mount.
−
* No additional information yet available.
+
* x80 Factor 9 100 ton missile bays.
 +
* x12 Factor 9 batteries of triple beam laser turrets
 +
* x10 Factor 9 batteries of dual fusion gun turrets
 +
* x10 Factor 9 100 ton particle accelerator bays
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 7.
 
| 7.
 
| [[Ship's Defense|Defenses]]
 
| [[Ship's Defense|Defenses]]
−
| No information yet available.
+
| Factor 15 hull armor.
−
* No additional information yet available.
+
* Factor 9 meson screen and factor 9 nuclear damper.
 +
* x10 Factor 9 100 ton repulsor bays
 +
* x15 Factor 9 batteries of triple sand caster turrets
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 8.
 
| 8.
 
| [[Smallcraft|Craft]]
 
| [[Smallcraft|Craft]]
−
| TBD
+
| 1 x 50T Cutter
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 9.
 
| 9.
 
| [[Fuel Purification Plant|Fuel Treatment]]
 
| [[Fuel Purification Plant|Fuel Treatment]]
−
| TBD
+
| Fuel Scoops and On Board Fuel Purification
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 10.
 
| 10.
 
| [[Imperial Currency|Cost]]
 
| [[Imperial Currency|Cost]]
−
| [[MCr]]TBD.
+
| [[MCr]]121,576.54.
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 11.
 
| 11.
Line 107: Line 136:
 
| 12.
 
| 12.
 
| Comments
 
| Comments
−
| TBD
+
| 67,680 tons of fuel
−
* Standard cargo capacity amounts to TBD.0 [[ton]]s.
+
* Standard cargo capacity amounts to 1.0 [[ton]]s.
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
  
−
== History & Background (Dossier) ==
+
== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
 +
They sacrifice maneuver drive and agility for the weaponry and defenses.  Designed to be inexpensive for their size, especially in bulk, they can stand toe-to-toe and slug it out with enemy [[Battleship]]s and [[Dreadnaught]]s, they serve as a flag ship for imperial squadrons of warships.  They lack the troop strength and fighters of other imperial dreadnaughts, in order to better focus on the ship killing role for which they are well qualified.
 +
 
 +
=== Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities ===
 
No information yet available.  
 
No information yet available.  
  
−
== References & Contributors (Sources) ==
+
=== Selected Variant Types & Classes ===
 +
{{:Referral-Table-Type-BM-Medium-Battleship}}
 +
 
 +
== References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) ==
 
{{Metadata}}
 
{{Metadata}}
 
{{Intermediate}}
 
{{Intermediate}}
 
{{Detail}}
 
{{Detail}}
 
{{Sources
 
{{Sources
−
|S1= {{Ludography cite|name= High Guard |page= 20-37 |version= Classic Traveller}} (Design Sequence Used)
+
| {{Ludography cite|name= High Guard |page= 20-37 |version= Classic Traveller}} (Design Sequence Used)
−
|S2= [[Rebellion Sourcebook]], pg. 26.
+
| [[Rebellion Sourcebook]], pg. 26.
−
|S3= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]]
+
| Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis), Captain, and Lead Naval Architect [[Ronald B. Kline, Jr.]] of the [[Imperial Navy]]
−
|S4= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis), Captain, and Lead Naval Architect [[User:Ronald B. Kline, Jr.|Ronald B. Kline, Jr.]] of the [[Imperial Navy]]
+
|
−
|S5= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[User:Maksim-Smelchak|Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]
 
 
}}
 
}}
  

Latest revision as of 01:56, 27 June 2024

Howe class Battleship
Wiki Navy.png
TBD
Type: BM Battleship
Category BCS
Size 144,000 Tons
Hull Configuration Close Structure Hull
Streamlining Partially Streamlined Hull
Tech Level TL–15
Engineering
Computer Model/9 fib
Jump J-4
Maneuver 4 G
Armaments
Hardpoints 1,440
Accommodations
Staterooms 0
Personnel
Crew 1,166
    Officers X
    Enlisted X
High/Mid Passengers 0
Payload
Cargo 1.0 Tons
Fuel tank 0 Tons
Construction
Origin Third Imperium
Year Operational Unknown
End of Service Still in active service.
Price
Cost MCr121,576.54
Qty: MCr 97,261.232
Architect fee MCrRonald B. Kline, Jr.
Statistics
Images
Blueprint No
Illustration No
Source
Also see Battleship
Canon Published, fan design
Era 1105
Reference Fan: Ronald B. Kline, Jr.
Starships are designed with the Classic Traveller format, using High Guard Shipyard v1.13 written by Andrea Vallance.

The Howe class Battleship is a warship.

Description (Specifications)[edit]

Partially streamlined for gas giant refueling, this class is well armored and armed with a great meson spinal mount and eighty missile bays. Acceleration and agility suffer, and there is no room for marines or any subordinate craft, aside from a single cutter.

Image Repository[edit]

No information yet available.

General Description & Deck Plans[edit]

No information yet available.

Basic Ship Characteristics[edit]

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 subcraft) carried on the ship. Tonnage on the universal ship profile is shown in kilotons (...thousands of tons) where necessary. [1]

Basic Ship Characteristics [2]
No. Category Remarks
1. Tonnage / Hull 144,000 tons.
2. Crew 1166 crew.
3. Performance Propulsion:
  • Jump-4
  • 4-G acceleration
  • Power Plant-7
  • 10,080-EPs
  • Agility-3
4. Electronics Model 9 fib computer.
5. Hardpoints x1,440 hardpoints.
6. Armament The normal weapons fit-out for it is:
  • Factor T meson spinal mount.
  • x80 Factor 9 100 ton missile bays.
  • x12 Factor 9 batteries of triple beam laser turrets
  • x10 Factor 9 batteries of dual fusion gun turrets
  • x10 Factor 9 100 ton particle accelerator bays
7. Defenses Factor 15 hull armor.
  • Factor 9 meson screen and factor 9 nuclear damper.
  • x10 Factor 9 100 ton repulsor bays
  • x15 Factor 9 batteries of triple sand caster turrets
8. Craft 1 x 50T Cutter
9. Fuel Treatment Fuel Scoops and On Board Fuel Purification
10. Cost MCr121,576.54.
11. Construction Time TBD months to build, TBD months in quantity.
12. Comments 67,680 tons of fuel
  • Standard cargo capacity amounts to 1.0 tons.

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

They sacrifice maneuver drive and agility for the weaponry and defenses. Designed to be inexpensive for their size, especially in bulk, they can stand toe-to-toe and slug it out with enemy Battleships and Dreadnaughts, they serve as a flag ship for imperial squadrons of warships. They lack the troop strength and fighters of other imperial dreadnaughts, in order to better focus on the ship killing role for which they are well qualified.

Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities[edit]

No information yet available.

Selected Variant Types & Classes[edit]

Military Ship - Warship - Medium Battleship:

  1. Type BM class Medium Battleship
    1. Connecticut class Medium Battleship
    2. Cordell class Battleship
    3. Dauntless class Battleship
    4. Domain class Medium Battleship
    5. Grendal class Battleship
    6. Harp class Battleship
    7. Hedron class Battleship
    8. Howe class Battleship
    9. Illinois class Battleship
    10. Jeremiah O'Brien class Battleship
    11. Joyeuse class Battleship
    12. Kalere class Dreadnought
    13. Kearsage class Battleship
    14. Maine class Battleship
    15. Malos Lobos class Battleship
    16. Minsk class Medium Battleship
    17. Murrain class Medium Battleship
    18. Prince Colin III class Medium Battleship
    19. Sylea class Battleship
    20. Sylean class Battleship
    21. Tenjada class Battleship
    22. Vander class Battleship
    23. Virginia class Battleship

References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]

This article has metadata.
62px-Information icon.svg.png This article is missing content for one or more detailed sections. Additional details are required to complete the article. You can help the Traveller Wiki by expanding it.
This list of sources was used by the Traveller Wiki Editorial Team and individual contributors to compose this article. Copyrighted material is used under license from Mongoose Publishing or by permission of the author. The page history lists all of the contributions.
Retrieved from "http://wiki.travellerrpg.com/index.php?title=Howe_class_Battleship&oldid=821310"