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|name = Antiama class Fleet Carrier | |name = Antiama class Fleet Carrier | ||
− | |alsosee = | + | |alsosee = [[Fleet Carrier]] |
|architect= Timothy B. Brown | |architect= Timothy B. Brown | ||
|caption = Published, canon design. | |caption = Published, canon design. | ||
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== Description (Specifications) == | == Description (Specifications) == | ||
− | ''Comments:'' Also known in naval circles as the mother ship, the fleet carrier is a transport and launch facility for heavy | + | ''Comments:'' Also known in naval circles as the mother ship, the [[fleet carrier]] is a transport and launch facility for [[heavy fighter]]s. Its main purpose is the carriage of FHs across interstellar distances to the site of battle. In peace, the [[fleet carrier]] is a mobile port and repair facility for its brood; in war, it is a formidable fleet element to be respected. {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 36 |version= Classic Traveller}} |
− | ''Defenses:'' The FC depends on its phalanx of three hundred [[fighter]]s for the majority of its protection. Typically, one-third of the fighter force is in flight at any one time. In addition, however, the [[ship]] can defend itself with its extensive armament - especially its missile salvos. In practice, the fleet carrier's low armor rating and agility make it vulnerable and clumsy in battle, and it will join combat only to insure recovery of its brood. {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 36 |version= Classic Traveller}} | + | ''Defenses:'' The FC depends on its phalanx of three hundred [[fighter]]s for the majority of its protection. Typically, one-third of the fighter force is in flight at any one time. In addition, however, the [[ship]] can defend itself with its extensive [[armament]] - especially its [[missile]] salvos. In practice, the [[fleet carrier]]'s low armor rating and agility make it vulnerable and clumsy in battle, and it will join combat only to insure recovery of its brood. {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 36 |version= Classic Traveller}} |
''Ground Support:'' The ship's [[meson gun]] and [[particle accelerator]] can be used against ground targets, as can its [[missile rack]]s and its [[laser]] batteries. Generally this type of ground support occurs only in the final stages of a battle, when things are being mopped up. Doctrine would preclude risking this [[ship]] early in a battle when there is the potential disaster of surface-based return fire. {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 36 |version= Classic Traveller}} | ''Ground Support:'' The ship's [[meson gun]] and [[particle accelerator]] can be used against ground targets, as can its [[missile rack]]s and its [[laser]] batteries. Generally this type of ground support occurs only in the final stages of a battle, when things are being mopped up. Doctrine would preclude risking this [[ship]] early in a battle when there is the potential disaster of surface-based return fire. {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 36 |version= Classic Traveller}} | ||
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| [[Crew]] | | [[Crew]] | ||
− | | 154 officers, 755 ratings, 300 pilots. {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 36 |version= Classic Traveller}} | + | | 154 officers, 755 ratings, 300 pilots. {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 36 |version= Classic Traveller}} Total: 1,209 [[crew]]. |
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| [[Ship’s Weapons|Armament]] | | [[Ship’s Weapons|Armament]] | ||
− | | No spinal mount. One 100-ton meson gun bay (Factor-9). One 100-ton particle accelerator bay (Factor-9). Five 50-ton fusion gun | + | | No [[spinal mount]]. One 100-ton [[meson gun]] [[bay]] (Factor-9). One 100-ton [[particle accelerator]] [[bay]] (Factor-9). Five 50-ton [[fusion gun]] [[bay]]s (Factor-9). 60 50-ton [[missile]] [[bay]]s. 160 triple [[beam laser]] [[turret]]s organized into 16 batteries. {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 36 |version= Classic Traveller}} |
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| 7. | | 7. | ||
| [[Ship’s Defenses|Defenses]] | | [[Ship’s Defenses|Defenses]] | ||
− | | One 100-ton repulsor bay. 160 triple sandcaster | + | | One 100-ton [[repulsor]] [[bay]]. 160 triple [[sandcaster]] [[turret]]s organized into 16 batteries. [[Nuclear damper]] (Factor-9). [[Meson screen]] (Factor-9). Armored hull (Factor-2). {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 36 |version= Classic Traveller}} |
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| [[Imperial Currency|Cost]] | | [[Imperial Currency|Cost]] | ||
− | | [[MCr]]64,902.955 standard. | + | | [[MCr]]64,902.955 standard. [[MCr]]51,922.068 in quantity. {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 36 |version= Classic Traveller}} |
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| Comments | | Comments | ||
− | | | + | | The ''Antiama'' class fleet carriers are major fleet assets and would be essential to defeating the interstellar navies or other [[superpolities]]. {{Unpublished cite|author=Maksim-Smelchak}} |
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== History & Background (Dossier) == | == History & Background (Dossier) == | ||
− | ''Evolution:'' The fleet carrier is an example of the continuing evolution of starship functions. In this case, it represents a splitting off of the fighter carrier operations of older | + | ''Evolution:'' The [[fleet carrier]] is an example of the continuing evolution of [[starship]] functions. In this case, it represents a splitting off of the fighter carrier operations of older [[battleship]]s, placing the responsibilities all in a single ship designed for the purpose. Where once a large [[dreadnaught]] would carry regiments of troops, phalanxes of [[fighter]]s, and myriad weapons mounts, current practice is to split these various tasks into individual ships. Naval doctrine is to carry troops on troop transports, [[fighter]]s on fighter carriers, and large weapons for the line of battle on [[battleship]]s. {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 36 |version= Classic Traveller}} |
=== Class Naming Conventions === | === Class Naming Conventions === | ||
− | ''Class Names:'' The ''Antiama'' class fleet carriers are named for | + | ''Class Names:'' The ''Antiama'' class fleet carriers are named for [[empress]]es and consorts from Imperial history. {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 36 |version= Classic Traveller}} |
=== Selected Fleet Carrier Variant Classes === | === Selected Fleet Carrier Variant Classes === |
Revision as of 14:16, 24 August 2018
Antiama class Fleet Carrier | |
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Published, canon design. | |
Type: VA Heavy Carrier | |
Size | 100,000 Tons |
Hull Configuration | [[{{{hull}}}]] |
Tech Level | TL–15 |
Engineering | |
Computer | TBD |
Jump | J-4 |
Maneuver | 2 G |
Armaments | |
Hardpoints | 1,000 |
Accommodations | |
Staterooms | 0 |
Personnel | |
Crew | 1,209 |
Officers | 154 |
Enlisted | 755 |
High/Mid Passengers | 0 |
Payload | |
Cargo | TBD Tons |
Fuel tank | 0 Tons |
Construction | |
Origin | Third Imperium |
Price | |
Cost | MCr64,902.955 standard. MCr51,922.068 in quantity. |
Architect fee | MCrTimothy B. Brown |
Statistics | |
Source | |
Also see | Fleet Carrier |
Canon | Unpublished, fan design |
Starships are designed with the Classic Traveller format, using High Guard. |
The Antiama class Fleet Carrier is a heavy warship.
- It is a military ship and a Fleet Carrier.
Description (Specifications)
Comments: Also known in naval circles as the mother ship, the fleet carrier is a transport and launch facility for heavy fighters. Its main purpose is the carriage of FHs across interstellar distances to the site of battle. In peace, the fleet carrier is a mobile port and repair facility for its brood; in war, it is a formidable fleet element to be respected. [1]
Defenses: The FC depends on its phalanx of three hundred fighters for the majority of its protection. Typically, one-third of the fighter force is in flight at any one time. In addition, however, the ship can defend itself with its extensive armament - especially its missile salvos. In practice, the fleet carrier's low armor rating and agility make it vulnerable and clumsy in battle, and it will join combat only to insure recovery of its brood. [2]
Ground Support: The ship's meson gun and particle accelerator can be used against ground targets, as can its missile racks and its laser batteries. Generally this type of ground support occurs only in the final stages of a battle, when things are being mopped up. Doctrine would preclude risking this ship early in a battle when there is the potential disaster of surface-based return fire. [3]
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. [4]
#. | Category | Remarks |
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1. | Tonnage | 100,000 tons (standard) or 100 ktons. 1,400,000 cubic meters. [6] |
2. | Crew | 154 officers, 755 ratings, 300 pilots. [7] Total: 1,209 crew. |
3. | Performance | Jump-4. 2-G. Power plant-5. 5,000-EP. Agility-2. [8] |
4. | Electronics | Model/9fib computer. [9] |
5. | Hardpoints | Three 100-ton bays. Sixty-five 50-ton bays. Three hundred and twenty hardpoints. [10] |
6. | Armament | No spinal mount. One 100-ton meson gun bay (Factor-9). One 100-ton particle accelerator bay (Factor-9). Five 50-ton fusion gun bays (Factor-9). 60 50-ton missile bays. 160 triple beam laser turrets organized into 16 batteries. [11] |
7. | Defenses | One 100-ton repulsor bay. 160 triple sandcaster turrets organized into 16 batteries. Nuclear damper (Factor-9). Meson screen (Factor-9). Armored hull (Factor-2). [12] |
8. | Craft | 300 heavy fighters. Three launch tubes. [13] |
9. | Fuel Treatment | Integral fuel scoops; on-board fuel purification plant. [14] |
10. | Cost | MCr64,902.955 standard. MCr51,922.068 in quantity. [15] |
11. | Construction Time | 52 months singly; 36 months in quantity. [16] |
12. | Comments | The Antiama class fleet carriers are major fleet assets and would be essential to defeating the interstellar navies or other superpolities. [17] |
History & Background (Dossier)
Evolution: The fleet carrier is an example of the continuing evolution of starship functions. In this case, it represents a splitting off of the fighter carrier operations of older battleships, placing the responsibilities all in a single ship designed for the purpose. Where once a large dreadnaught would carry regiments of troops, phalanxes of fighters, and myriad weapons mounts, current practice is to split these various tasks into individual ships. Naval doctrine is to carry troops on troop transports, fighters on fighter carriers, and large weapons for the line of battle on battleships. [18]
Class Naming Conventions
Class Names: The Antiama class fleet carriers are named for empresses and consorts from Imperial history. [19]
Selected Fleet Carrier Variant Classes
References & Contributors (Sources)
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- Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 36-37.
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science
- ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 36.
- ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 36.
- ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 36.
- ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 10.
- ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 10.
- ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 36.
- ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 36.
- ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 36.
- ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 36.
- ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 36.
- ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 36.
- ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 36.
- ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 36.
- ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 36.
- ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 36.
- ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 36.
- ↑ Information provided to the library by Maksim-Smelchak
- ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 36.
- ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 36.