The Outer Colonies Region

[JA Baker]

Socio-Industrial Ratings
(3065)

Port Stanley: A-B-C-C/A*-C
* Normally level C, but with Fox Bay at full capacity, becomes A.

New Tasmania: C-D-D-D-A

San Antonio: C-C-C-D-C

New Jersey: A-A-A-A-D

Rockall: C-C-B-D-C

Last Post: A/C*-C-C-C-C
* Impossible to judge without more information on the true capabilities of the Knights Templar.

New Jamaica: C-D-D-D-B

Vision: C/A*-C-C-D-C
* Normally level C, but with Crystal Peak at full capacity, becomes A.

Malloy's World: A+*-D-D-B-C
* In some areas, Malloy's World is more technologically advanced than any other, save Terra itself.

Rorke's Drift: A-B-D*-B-C
* Would be self-sustaining if not for such extensive industrialisation.

Ticonderoga: D-D-A-C-D


You want any other worlds, please ask for them by name.

[lowrolling]

Thanks.

[JA Baker]

                    AeroTech 2 Vessel Technical Readout
                                  VALIDATED

Class/Model/Name:  Bellerophon class Destroyer 
Tech:              Inner Sphere / 3067
Vessel Type:       WarShip
Rules:             Level 2, Custom design
Rules Set:         AeroTech2

Mass:              560,000 tons
Hull:              Templar X-Plate
K-F Drive System:  KF Mark III-c
Length:            644 meters
Sail Diameter:     1,046 meters
Power Plant:       3 Howser G2 "Hotfires"
Safe Thrust:       4
Maximum Thrust:    6
Armor Type:        Valiant Ferro-carbide
Armament:          
    2 Hellion-55 Series Naval Lasers
   18 Maxell-45 Series Naval Lasers
   16 Rand-10 Medium Naval Particle Projection Cannons
   18 White Shark Missile Launchers
   32 Holly LRM 20+ArtIV
   16 ChisComp 32 Small Lasers
   16 RAMTech 1200X ER Large Lasers
    4 Armstrong II 35-Series Autocannons
Manufacturer:   Argo Yards
  Location:     Rorkes Drift
Communications System:  Belden 405M
Targeting & Tracking System:  Ulsop Eagle-Eye 12
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==Overview:==
     The first ever warship to be designed and built from the feel up in the
Outer Colonies, the Bellerophon class Destroyer is a radical change to
standing defence strategy, which until now has always relied on ships from the
cache in the Hamunaptra system.
     Intended to equal the Essex or Naga classes, the Bellerophon is in tended
to supplement existing forces, while also freeing up extra hulls for
anti-piracy patrols and convoy escorts.

==Capabilities:==
      Carrying a predominantly energy-based arsenal, the Bellerophon class is
designed to engage enemies head-on, with the bulk of its fire-power
concentrated in the forward arcs. This does leave a noticeable weakness
towards the rear, but the Bellerophon class is designed to be fast and agile
enough that it can keep the enemy in their gun-sites under all but the most
unusual circumstances.
     While not the fastest ship ever build, the Bellerophon is towards the
upper end of acceleration for warships while maintaining a respectable armour
belt. This comes at the cost of reduced cargo space and a single wing of
aerospace fighters. Lithium Fusion batteries off-set this somewhat by
improving the strategic mobility, and two docking collars allow it to carrier
assault ships or dedicated carriers to bolster its own fighter strength. Two
integral platoons of marines, one equipped with battle-armour, can use the
small craft carried to board other ships, by force if needed. This allowed the
Bellerophon class to be used for customs and anti-piracy operations, as well
as regular combat.

==Variants:==
     The Bellerophon class is being used as the basis for the planned
Nebuchadnezzar class drone warship that will be the centrepiece of the new
Space Defence System.

==Notable Vessels & Crews:==
SLS Bellerophon (Lead Ship)
SLS Thunderer
SLS Phoebe
SLS Sirius
SLS Swiftsure
SLS Royal Sovereign (Acceptance Trials)
SLS Belleisle Under construction)
SLS Colossus (Under construction)
SLS Dreadnought Under construction)
SLS Prince Under construction)
SLS Minotaur (Planned)
SLS Téméraire (Planned)
SLS Neptune (Planned)
SLS Scipion (Planned)
SLS Donegal (Planned)

==Deployment==
     The first five of a proposed fleet of fifteen Bellerophon's are already
in service, with a sixth, the Royal Sovereign, undergoing acceptance trials at
the time of going to press. Four more are already under construction, with the
remainder expected to enter service by 3075.

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Class/Model/Name:  Bellerophon class Destroyer 
Mass:              560,000 tons

Equipment:                                                            Mass  
Power Plant, Drive & Control:                                      134,400.00
Thrust:  Safe Thrust: 4
      Maximum Thrust: 6
Kearny-Fuchida Hyperdrive:  Compact (Integrity = 12)               253,400.00
Lithium Fusion Battery                                               5,600.00
Jump Sail (Detachable): (Integrity = 4)                                 58.00
Structural Integrity: 85                                            47,600.00
Total Heat Sinks:    2,400 Double                                    1,837.00
Fuel & Fuel Pumps:                                                   2,040.00
Bridge, Controls, Radar, Computer & Attitude Thrusters:              1,400.00
Fire Control Computers:                                                   .00
Food & Water:  (210 days supply)                                       348.00
Armor Type:  Ferro-carbide  (727 total armor pts)                      841.00
                           Capital Scale Armor Pts
   Location:                            L / R
   Fore:                                134
   Fore-Left/Right:                  121/121
   Aft-Left/Right:                   121/121
   Aft:                                 109

Cargo:
   Bay 1:  Fighters (18) with 6 doors                                2,700.00
   Bay 2:  Small Craft (4) with 2 doors                                800.00
   Bay 3:  Cargo (1) with 4 doors                                   13,000.00

DropShip Capacity:  2 Docking Hardpoints                             2,000.00
Grav Deck #1:  (45-meter diameter)                                      50.00
Life Boats:  20 (7 tons each)                                          140.00
Escape Pods:  20 (7 tons each)                                         140.00

Crew and Passengers:
     46 Officers (40 minimum)                                          460.00
    120 Crew (111 minimum)                                             840.00
     70 Gunners (69 minimum)                                           490.00
     28 Marines                                                        140.00
     12 Marine Battle Armor Troopers/Elementals                         84.00
     56 Bay Personnel                                                     .00
Weapons and Equipment      Loc        SRV    MRV    LRV    ERV  Heat    Mass
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2 NL55                     Nose        20     20     20     20  170  2,200.00
  2 NL45                                                        140  1,800.00
2 Medium NPPC              Nose        18     18     18     18  270  3,600.00
2 White Shark(30 msls)     Nose         6      6      6      6   30  1,440.00
4 LRM 20+ArtIV(84 rounds)  Nose     6(64)  6(64)  6(64)     --   24     58.00
2 Small Laser              Nose      1(6)     --     --     --    2      1.00
2 ER Large Laser           Nose     2(16)  2(16)  2(16)     --   24     10.00
2 Medium NPPC              Nose        18     18     18     18  270  3,600.00
2 NL45                     FL/R         9      9      9      9  280  3,600.00
2 Medium NPPC              FL/R        18     18     18     18  540  7,200.00
4 White Shark(80 msls)     FL/R        12     12     12     12  120  7,360.00
4 LRM 20+ArtIV(84 rounds)  FL/R     6(64)  6(64)  6(64)     --   48    116.00
2 Small Laser              FL/R      1(6)     --     --     --    4      2.00
2 ER Large Laser           FL/R     2(16)  2(16)  2(16)     --   48     20.00
2 NAC/35(60 rounds)        FL/R        70     70     --     --  480 16,120.00
3 NL45                     L/RBS       14     14     14     14  420  5,400.00
2 Medium NPPC              L/RBS       18     18     18     18  540  7,200.00
3 White Shark(60 msls)     L/RBS        9      9      9      9   90  5,520.00
4 LRM 20+ArtIV(84 rounds)  L/RBS    6(64)  6(64)  6(64)     --   48    116.00
2 Small Laser              L/RBS     1(6)     --     --     --    4      2.00
2 ER Large Laser           L/RBS    2(16)  2(16)  2(16)     --   48     20.00
2 NL45                     AL/R         9      9      9      9  280  3,600.00
2 Medium NPPC              AL/R        18     18     18     18  540  7,200.00
1 White Shark(25 msls)     AL/R         3      3      3      3   30  2,240.00
4 LRM 20+ArtIV(84 rounds)  AL/R     6(64)  6(64)  6(64)     --   48    116.00
2 Small Laser              AL/R      1(6)     --     --     --    4      2.00
2 ER Large Laser           AL/R     2(16)  2(16)  2(16)     --   48     20.00
2 NL45                     Aft          9      9      9      9  140  1,800.00
4 LRM 20+ArtIV(84 rounds)  Aft      6(64)  6(64)  6(64)     --   24     58.00
2 Small Laser              Aft       1(6)     --     --     --    2      1.00
2 ER Large Laser           Aft      2(16)  2(16)  2(16)     --   24     10.00
1 Lot Spare Parts (2.00%)                                           11,200.00
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTALS:                                            Heat: 4,740     560,000.00
Tons Left:                                                                .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        9,807,722,000 C-Bills
Battle Value:      116,386
Cost per BV:       84,268.92
Weapon Value:      60,787 (Ratio = .52)
Damage Factors:    SRV = 4,572;  MRV = 4,404;  LRV = 3,283;  ERV = 839
Maintenance:       Maintenance Point Value (MPV) = 371,269
                   (54,751 Structure, 176,340 Life Support, 140,178 Weapons)
                   Support Points (SP) = 284,270  (77% of MPV)
BattleForce2:      Not applicable

[truetanker]

This may sound sick, but I'd have drop all the NL45s for more NL55s and M-NPPCs. Adding the rest of the tonnage into cargo and heatsinks needed, but I do like this.

Keep up the good work,

TT

[JA Baker]

That's kind of the direction I took with the Nebuchadnezzar class (just needs the fluff); take a weapon and make it bigger.

[JA Baker]

                    AeroTech 2 Vessel Technical Readout
                                  VALIDATED

Class/Model/Name:  Nebuchadnezzar class Drone 
Tech:              Inner Sphere / 3067
Vessel Type:       Monitor (Non Transportable)
Rules:             Level 3, Custom design
Rules Set:         AeroTech2

Mass:              560,000 tons
Hull:              Templar X-Plate
Length:            1,158 meters
Power Plant:       3 Howser G2 "Hotfires"
Safe Thrust:       8
Maximum Thrust:    12
Armor Type:        Valiant Ferro-carbide
Armament:          
   26 Hellion-55 Series Naval Lasers
   28 Magna-45 Naval Lasers
   12 Super-Rand Heavy Naval Particle Projection Cannons
   26 Maelstrom AR10 Missile Launchers AR10 Launcher
   32 Holly LRM-20ArtIV
   40 Omnicron 1000 Small Lasers
   32 RAMTech 1200X ER Large Lasers
   32 Ramtech 1500Z ER Medium Lasers
    6 Heavy Naval Gauss Rifles
   32 Mydron Excel LB 10-X Autocannons
   32 Ripper Series A1 ER-PPC's
Manufacturer:   Argo Yards
  Location:     Rorkes Drift
Communications System:  Belden 405M
Targeting & Tracking System:  Ulsop Eagle-Eye 12
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
==Overview:==
     Built on the same basic frame as the Bellerophon class Destroyer, the
Nebuchadnezzar class Drone is intended to be the centrepiece of the integrated
Space Defence System.

==Capabilities:==
     Essentially an up-gunned Bellerophon, the Nebuchadnezzar imply has bigger
and more numerous weapons. It also has much thicker amour, and without the
need to take a fragile, human crew into consideration, an acceleration profile
that would put some aerospace fighters to shame.
     Intended for prolonged operations away from support infrastructure, the
Nebuchadnezzar class has a primarily energy-based main armament, it's few
ammo-dependant weapons fed by extensive magazines. An experimental automated
rearming system allows for these to be refreshed from ammunition stored in the
cargo bay, utilising a number of service drones under the control of the
central AI. This required a more complex command and control system, and the
retention of most of the internal passageways, but otherwise the
Nebuchadnezzar is a much more compact ship, with hydrologically re-enforced
internal cross bracing and honeycombed armour that, theoretically at least,
allows it to withstand damage that would mission-kill a lesser vessel.
     Two wings of drone fighters fill out the load, allowing for extended
search pattens and remote targeting by active sensors without giving away the
location of the main ship. In a live-fire exercise, the prototype was able to
seek out, identify and target a Essex class destroyer while operating at
minimal power under 'silent running' restrictions.

==Deployment==
     Intended to operate in units of five, often with a crewed ship acting as
a mobile command post, only the first Squadron has been completed to date.
Assigned to the Rorke’s Drift system, they are currently engaged in prolonged
warmers exercises, playing the part of an outside aggressor force against the
local defence fleet. The next series of planned exercises will see them play
the part of the defenders against a human opponent.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class/Model/Name:  Nebuchadnezzar class Drone 
Mass:              560,000 tons

Equipment:                                                            Mass  
Power Plant, Drive & Control:                                      268,800.00
Thrust:  Safe Thrust: 8
      Maximum Thrust: 12
Structural Integrity: 115                                           64,400.00
Total Heat Sinks:    4,400 Double                                    3,622.00
Fuel & Fuel Pumps:                                                  15,300.00
Bridge, Controls, Radar, Computer & Attitude Thrusters:              1,400.00
Fire Control Computers:                                             17,406.00
Armor Type:  Ferro-carbide  (1,010 total armor pts)                  1,172.00
                           Capital Scale Armor Pts
   Location:                            L / R
   Fore:                                187
   Fore-Left/Right:                  168/168
   Aft-Left/Right:                   168/168
   Aft:                                 151

Cargo:
   Bay 1:  Drones (36) with 16 doors                                 5,400.00
   Bay 2:  M-5 Drone Controll System (1)                             5,000.00
   Bay 3:  Cargo (1)                                                 3,250.00

DropShip Capacity:  2 Docking Hardpoints                             2,000.00

Crew and Passengers:
Weapons and Equipment      Loc        SRV    MRV    LRV    ERV  Heat    Mass
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4 NL55                     Nose        40     40     40     40  340  4,400.00
  4 NL45                                                        280  3,600.00
2 Heavy NPPC               Nose        30     30     30     30  450  6,000.00
2 Heavy NPPC               Nose        30     30     30     30  450  6,000.00
2 AR10 (30 KW, 30 WS, 30 B)Nose         *      *      *      *   40  4,100.00
4 LRM 20+ArtIV(120 rounds) Nose     6(64)  6(64)  6(64)     --   24     64.00
5 Small Laser              Nose     2(15)     --     --     --    5      2.50
4 ER Large Laser           Nose     5(52)  5(52)  3(32)     --   48     20.00
  4 ER Medium Laser                                              20      4.00
2 Heavy N-Gauss(60 rounds) Nose        60     60     60     60   36 14,030.00
4 LB 10-X AC(200 rounds)   Nose     2(24)  2(24)     --     --    8     64.00
4 ER PPC                   Nose     4(40)  4(40)  4(40)     --   60     28.00
3 NL55                     FL/R        30     30     30     30  510  6,600.00
  3 NL45                                                        420  5,400.00
2 Heavy NPPC               FL/R        30     30     30     30  900 12,000.00
4 AR10 (40 KW, 40 WS, 40 B)FL/R         *      *      *      *  160 11,600.00
4 LRM 20+ArtIV(120 rounds) FL/R     6(64)  6(64)  6(64)     --   48    128.00
5 Small Laser              FL/R     2(15)     --     --     --   10      5.00
4 ER Large Laser           FL/R     5(52)  5(52)  3(32)     --   96     40.00
  4 ER Medium Laser                                              40      8.00
2 Heavy N-Gauss(60 rounds) FL/R        60     60     60     60   72 28,060.00
4 LB 10-X AC(200 rounds)   FL/R     2(24)  2(24)     --     --   16    128.00
4 ER PPC                   FL/R     4(40)  4(40)  4(40)     --  120     56.00
3 NL55                     L/RBS       30     30     30     30  510  6,600.00
  3 NL45                                                        420  5,400.00
3 NL45                     L/RBS       14     14     14     14  420  5,400.00
4 AR10 (40 KW, 40 WS, 40 B)L/RBS        *      *      *      *  160 11,600.00
4 LRM 20+ArtIV(120 rounds) L/RBS    6(64)  6(64)  6(64)     --   48    128.00
5 Small Laser              L/RBS    2(15)     --     --     --   10      5.00
4 ER Large Laser           L/RBS    5(52)  5(52)  3(32)     --   96     40.00
  4 ER Medium Laser                                              40      8.00
4 LB 10-X AC(200 rounds)   L/RBS    2(24)  2(24)     --     --   16    128.00
4 ER PPC                   L/RBS    4(40)  4(40)  4(40)     --  120     56.00
3 NL55                     AL/R        30     30     30     30  510  6,600.00
  3 NL45                                                        420  5,400.00
2 Heavy NPPC               AL/R        30     30     30     30  900 12,000.00
4 AR10 (40 KW, 40 WS, 40 B)AL/R         *      *      *      *  160 11,600.00
4 LRM 20+ArtIV(120 rounds) AL/R     6(64)  6(64)  6(64)     --   48    128.00
5 Small Laser              AL/R     2(15)     --     --     --   10      5.00
4 ER Large Laser           AL/R     5(52)  5(52)  3(32)     --   96     40.00
  4 ER Medium Laser                                              40      8.00
4 LB 10-X AC(200 rounds)   AL/R     2(24)  2(24)     --     --   16    128.00
4 ER PPC                   AL/R     4(40)  4(40)  4(40)     --  120     56.00
4 NL55                     Aft         22     22     22     22  340  4,400.00
4 LRM 20+ArtIV(120 rounds) Aft      6(64)  6(64)  6(64)     --   24     64.00
5 Small Laser              Aft      2(15)     --     --     --    5      2.50
4 ER Large Laser           Aft      5(52)  5(52)  3(32)     --   48     20.00
  4 ER Medium Laser                                              20      4.00
4 LB 10-X AC(200 rounds)   Aft      2(24)  2(24)     --     --    8     64.00
4 ER PPC                   Aft      4(40)  4(40)  4(40)     --   60     28.00
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TOTALS:                                            Heat: 8,818     560,000.00
Tons Left:                                                                .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        1,945,904,000 C-Bills
Battle Value:      282,113
Cost per BV:       6,897.6
Weapon Value:      111,838 (Ratio = .40)
Damage Factors:    SRV = 8,133;  MRV = 7,743;  LRV = 5,585;  ERV = 2,117
Maintenance:       Maintenance Point Value (MPV) = 630,964
                   (67,204 Structure, 268,800 Life Support, 294,960 Weapons)
                   Support Points (SP) = 0  (0% of MPV)
BattleForce2:      Not applicable

[Deathknight69]

You just keep getting better and better. Keep up the creatively great work.  ;) :)

[JA Baker]

Outer Colonies Defence Force
Commissioned & Enlisted Ranks

Ground Forces (Infantry/Armor/BattleMech):
Commanding General (only used in times of war)
General
Lieutenant General
Major General
Brigadier
Colonel
Lieutenant Colonel
Major
Captain
1st Lieutenant
2nd Lieutenant
Regimental Sergeant Major
Colour Sergeant/Staff Sergeant
Company Sergeant Major
Sergeant
Corporal
Lance Corporal
Private/MechWarrior 1st Class
Private/MechWarrior 2nd Class

Naval Forces (Fleet & Air Arm):
Admiral of the Fleet (only used in times of war)
Admiral
Vice Admiral
Rear Admiral
Commodore of the Fleet (Honorary rank for senior Captain in active service)
Commodore (Honorary rank for senior Captain in operational area)
Captain
Commander
Lieutenant Commander
Lieutenant
Sub Lieutenant
Warrant Officer 1st Class
Warrant Officer 2nd Class
Master Chief Petty Officer
Chief Petty Officer
Petty Officer
Leading Rate
Able Rate
Seaman

Marines:
Rear Admiral
Captain
Commander
Lieutenant Commander
Lieutenant
Sub Lieutenant
Warrant Officer 1st Class
Warrant Officer 2nd Class
Sergeant Major
Sergeant
Corporal
Lance Corporal
Marine

Air Core:
Air Chief Marshal (only used in times of war)
Air Marshall
Vice-Air Marshall
Air Commodore
Group Captain
Wing Commander
Squadron Leader
Flight Lieutenant
Flying Officer
Pilot Officer
Warrant Officer
Flight Sergeant
Sergeant
Corporal
Airman

Engineering/Support Ranks:
Colonel
Lieutenant Colonel
Major
Captain
Lieutenant
Staff Sergeant
Sergeant Major
Sergeant
Senior Crew Chief
Crew Chief
Chief Technician
Technician 1st class
Technician 2nd class
Assistant Technician 1st class
Assistant Technician 2nd class

Miscellanies Ranks & Positions:
Judge Advocate General (JAG): senior military lawyer
Quartermaster General: senior supply/support officer
Tech-Master General: senior technician/engineer
Commander Air Group (CAG): senior pilot assigned to warship/space-station
Specialist: enlisted rank with extra training in a given area
Kommandant: Commander of military academy

[JA Baker]

Important Battles & Campaigns

2781: Operation KATHLEEN
Attempted invasion of the Outer Colonies by the Rim Worlds Republic.

2779: Operation PIKE
Fleet action to defend the Hamunaptra system naval reserve from pirate attack.

2816-2817: Operation WAR HARVEST
Series of war-games across the Outer Colonies involving both line and militia units.

2821: Operation BOXWOOD GREEN
Expeditionary force sent to relive detachment of Knights Templar stranded on Blood by pirate counter-attack.

2860-2861: Operation WAR HARVEST II
Series of war-games across the Outer Colonies involving both line and militia units.

2901-2902: Operation WAR HARVEST III
Series of war-games across the Outer Colonies involving both line and militia units.

2924: Operation DEADWOOD
Peacekeeping intervention in the Alianza Española Civil War. Saw combat between OCDF forces and rebels backed by the Reman Imperium.

2930-2931: Operation WAR HARVEST IV
Series of war-games across the Outer Colonies involving both line and militia units.

2951: Operation BLUE THUNDER
Joint OCDF/Knights Templar expedition to Teach system.

2960: Operation DIAMOND DAGGER
Hostage rescue mission on Hogan.

2965: Operation PEACEMAKER
Joint OCDF/Colonial Marshals sweep of nearby systems for known pirates and wanted fugitives.

2972-2973: Operation WAR HARVEST V
Series of war-games across the Outer Colonies involving both line and militia units.

2986: Operation JERICHO
Knights Templar peacekeeping mission to Tipperary. Aborted due to high casualty rate and minimal chance of success.

2999-3000: Operation WAR HARVEST VI
Series of war-games across the Outer Colonies involving both line and militia units.

3021: Operation GHOST DANCE
Action thought by Knights Templar on Oz to defend refugee camp against pirate attack.

3025: Operation STARDUST
Joint OCDF/Knights Templar expedition to Blood system.

3026: Operation NORTH STAR
Joint OCDF/Knights Templar expedition to Teach and Patch systems.

3049: Operation EVERGREEN
War-games exercise between OCDF, Knights Templar and Shakespeare Planetary Militia. Ended early due to pirate attack.

3061: Operation STORM RIDER
Joint OCDF/Knights Templar expedition to liberate Redemption from pirate rule. Notable for high casualty rate and near total destruction of pirate forces. Colonel Carl Knute of the McEvedy Guards awarded posthumous Cameron Cross for his actions that saved civilian lives at the cost of his own.

3065: Operation ARMAGEDDON
Full invasion simulation carried out between OCDF forces on Rorke's Drift. Involves separate deep-space fleet actions and simulated planetary assault. Notable due to use of Clan style tactics and unit formation by Aggressor Force.

3066-3067: Operation WAR HARVEST VII
Proposed series of war-games across the Outer Colonies involving both line and militia units.

[JA Baker]

                    AeroTech 2 Vessel Technical Readout
                                  VALIDATED

Class/Model/Name:  South Dakota Class BattleShip 
Tech:              Inner Sphere / 3067
Vessel Type:       WarShip
Rules:             Level 2, Custom design
Rules Set:         AeroTech2

Mass:              1,750,000 tons
Hull:              Galadin SYN
K-F Drive System:  KF Tiger I
Length:            1,500 meters
Sail Diameter:     1,500 meters
Power Plant:       Rolls Royce Kraken
Safe Thrust:       4
Maximum Thrust:    6
Armor Type:        Panthex YM1 Lamellor Ferro-carbide
Armament:          
   16 Maelstrom AR10 Launchers
   24 Sunspot-3L Particle Projection Cannons
   78 Hellion-55 Series Naval Lasers
   40 RAMTech 1200X ER Large Lasers
   32 Pontiac 50 Autocannons
    8 Armstron II 35-Series Autocannons
Manufacturer:   Argo Yards
  Location:     Rorkes Drift
Communications System:  Pathfinder 43CD
Targeting & Tracking System:  MORSAT
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
==Overview:==
     The 3067 Strategic Defence Review sited several glaring problems with the
Outer Colonies Defence Force, mainly its reliance on equipment that was
hundreds of years old. With the cost of updating everything to modern
standards prohibitive, the derision was made to come up with entirely new
designs to compliment the existing order of battle.
     Based on the venerable Star League era Texas, the South Dakota class was
created to counter the large number of Battleship's in the Clan fleets, and
can cripple a ship of similar mass with one or two well placed broadsides.

==Capabilities:==
     Taking the base frame of the Texas and extending it slightly, the team
behind the South Dakota came up with a much more powerful design intended to
engage other Battleships in fleet actions, with or without the support of
screening units. Much faster then many comparative designs, the South Dakota
is also light on docking collars, a move driven by financial considerations on
a project that was already over budget.
     With an armament built around Heavy Particle Projection Cannons and large
calibre Lasers, the South Dakota can operate for a prolonged period of time
away from support elements. Backing these up are a large number of capital
scale autocannons and missile launchers, we well as a number of smaller
weapons intended for anti-fighter and point-defence. A thick amour belt, much
improved over that of the Texas, should, in theory, allow the South Dakota to
take more damage then its predecessor. It also has a re-enforced internal
structure, making it much more resilient to even penetrating hits, with
computer simulations showing the vessel still capable of moving under its own
power with up to 80% armour loss.

==Notable Vessels & Crews:==
SLS South Dakota (Under Construction)
SLS Ohio (Under Construction)
SLS Indiana (Under Construction)
SLS Massachusetts (Planned)
SLS Alabama (Planned)
SLS North Carolina (Planned)
SLS Washington (Planned)
SLS Iowa (Planned)
SLS Wyoming (Planned)
SLS Florida (Planned)
SLS Montana (Planned)
SLS Maine (Planned)

==Deployment==
     The first three of a planned run of twelve are under construction at the
recently reopened and expanded Argo Yards in orbit of Rorkes Drift. The cost
and complexity involved mean that each ship is expected to take two yours to
complete, with the last one not expected to enter service before 3078.
     When they are completed, they will form the backbone of two roving Battle
Fleets that will act as a rapid-reaction force against any intruders, as well
as a Red Team for training existing forces and testing the new SDS Drone
system.

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Class/Model/Name:  South Dakota Class BattleShip 
Mass:              1,750,000 tons

Equipment:                                                            Mass  
Power Plant, Drive & Control:                                      420,000.00
Thrust:  Safe Thrust: 4
      Maximum Thrust: 6
Kearny-Fuchida Hyperdrive:  Compact (Integrity = 34)               791,875.00
Lithium Fusion Battery                                              17,500.00
Jump Sail (Detachable): (Integrity = 7)                                118.00
Structural Integrity: 100                                          175,000.00
Total Heat Sinks:    6,950 Double                                    5,989.00
Fuel & Fuel Pumps:                                                   4,590.00
Bridge, Controls, Radar, Computer & Attitude Thrusters:              4,375.00
Fire Control Computers:                                             17,746.00
Food & Water:  (243 days supply)                                     1,000.00
Armor Type:  Lamellor Ferro-carbide  (2,585 total armor pts)         2,525.00
                           Capital Scale Armor Pts
   Location:                            L / R
   Fore:                                478
   Fore-Left/Right:                  430/430
   Aft-Left/Right:                   430/430
   Aft:                                 387

Cargo:
   Bay 1:  Small Craft (10) with 2 doors                             2,000.00
           Fighters (36) with 6 doors                                5,400.00
   Bay 2:  Cargo (1) with 4 doors                                   36,250.00

DropShip Capacity:  2 Docking Hardpoints                             2,000.00
Grav Deck #1:  (95-meter diameter)                                      50.00
Grav Deck #2:  (55-meter diameter)                                      50.00
Grav Deck #3:  (65-meter diameter)                                      50.00
Life Boats:  65 (7 tons each)                                          455.00
Escape Pods:  65 (7 tons each)                                         455.00

Crew and Passengers:
    110 Officers (95 minimum)                                        1,100.00
    320 Crew (285 minimum)                                           2,240.00
    150 Gunners (138 minimum)                                        1,050.00
     84 Marines                                                        420.00
     36 Marine Battle Armor Troopers/Elementals                        252.00
    122 Bay Personnel                                                     .00
Weapons and Equipment      Loc        SRV    MRV    LRV    ERV  Heat    Mass
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2 AR10 (20 KW, 20 WS, 20 B)Nose         *      *      *      *   40  2,900.00
4 Heavy NPPC               Nose        60     60     60     60  900 12,000.00
4 NL55                     Nose        22     22     22     22  340  4,400.00
5 ER Large Laser           Nose     4(40)  4(40)  4(40)     --   60     25.00
4 Autocannon/10(120 rounds)Nose     4(40)  4(40)     --     --   12     60.00
4 Heavy NPPC               FL/R        60     60     60     60 1800 24,000.00
2 AR10 (20 KW, 20 WS, 20 B)FL/R         *      *      *      *   80  5,800.00
12 NL55                    FL/R        66     66     66     66 2040 26,400.00
5 ER Large Laser           FL/R     4(40)  4(40)  4(40)     --  120     50.00
4 Autocannon/10(120 rounds)FL/R     4(40)  4(40)     --     --   24    120.00
10 NL55                    L/RBS       55     55     55     55 1700 22,000.00
2 AR10 (20 KW, 20 WS, 20 B)L/RBS        *      *      *      *   80  5,800.00
2 NAC/35(20 rounds)        L/RBS       70     70     --     --  480 16,040.00
2 NAC/35(20 rounds)        L/RBS       70     70     --     --  480 16,040.00
5 ER Large Laser           L/RBS    4(40)  4(40)  4(40)     --  120     50.00
4 Autocannon/10(120 rounds)L/RBS    4(40)  4(40)     --     --   24    120.00
10 NL55                    AL/R        55     55     55     55 1700 22,000.00
2 AR10 (20 KW, 20 WS, 20 B)AL/R         *      *      *      *   80  5,800.00
4 Heavy NPPC               AL/R        60     60     60     60 1800 24,000.00
5 ER Large Laser           AL/R     4(40)  4(40)  4(40)     --  120     50.00
4 Autocannon/10(120 rounds)AL/R     4(40)  4(40)     --     --   24    120.00
10 NL55                    Aft         55     55     55     55  850 11,000.00
2 AR10 (20 KW, 20 WS, 20 B)Aft          *      *      *      *   40  2,900.00
4 Heavy NPPC               Aft         60     60     60     60  900 12,000.00
5 ER Large Laser           Aft      4(40)  4(40)  4(40)     --   60     25.00
4 Autocannon/10(120 rounds)Aft      4(40)  4(40)     --     --   12     60.00
1 Lot Spare Parts (2.50%)                                           43,750.00
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTALS:                                           Heat: 13,886   1,750,000.00
Tons Left:                                                                .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        11,624,984,000 C-Bills
Battle Value:      249,227
Cost per BV:       46,644.16
Weapon Value:      168,091 (Ratio = .67)
Damage Factors:    SRV = 10,973;  MRV = 10,848;  LRV = 8,272;  ERV = 2,468
Maintenance:       Maintenance Point Value (MPV) = 1,121,528
                   (192,542 Structure, 540,288 Life Support, 388,698 Weapons)
                   Support Points (SP) = 1,298,250  (116% of MPV)
BattleForce2:      Not applicable

[JA Baker]

                    AeroTech 2 Vessel Technical Readout
                                  VALIDATED

Class/Model/Name:  Morningstar class Frigate 
Tech:              Inner Sphere / 3067
Vessel Type:       WarShip
Rules:             Level 2, Custom design
Rules Set:         AeroTech2

Mass:              650,000 tons
Hull:              Lycomb 11
K-F Drive System:  KF King IX
Length:            700 meters
Sail Diameter:     1,150 meters
Power Plant:       GM 8050 Starlifters
Safe Thrust:       4
Maximum Thrust:    6
Armor Type:        Hellespont Lite Ferro-carbide
Armament:          
   32 Maxell-45 Series Naval Lasers
   48 ChrisComp Small Lasers
    4 Killer Whale Missile Launchers
   32 Pontiac 50 Autocannons
   32 RAMTech 1200X ER Large Lasers
   24 Barracud Missile Launchers
   16 Luxor-10 Series Naval Autocannons
Manufacturer:   Newport News Shipbuilding Inc.
  Location:     New Jersey
Communications System:  Build 1700/1 Tacticom
Targeting & Tracking System:  Garret D2j
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==Overview:==
     The Morningstar class Frigate is a new design to be built by Newport News
Shipbuilding to act as a anti-fighter screening unit for the new South Dakota
class Battleships.

==Capabilities:==
     Built to be relatively self-sufficient for long periods of time, the
Morningstar relies mainly on Naval Lasers to take down DropShips and Aerospace
Fighters, while saving its naval autocannons and heavy missiles on the off
chance it should find its self going up against anything bigger. Multiple
smaller weapons emplacements and a fighter wing of its own round out the
compliment.
     The Morningstar also carries a detachment of marines, as well as up to
four assault shuttles for boarding actions. Is has, however, only one docking
collar, which can be used to transport either an assault DropShip or a fighter
carrier to increase its air wing.

==Notable Vessels & Crews:==
SLS Morningstar (Under Construction)
SLS Gabriel (Under Construction)
SLS Seraphim (Under Construction)

==Deployment==
     Three ships in the Morningstar class have been ordered to date, with more
expected to follow. A much simpler design than the massive battle wagons they
will be escorting, each frigate is expected to take only eighteen months to
build, with the first ready for active deployment by 3070.

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Class/Model/Name:  Morningstar class Frigate 
Mass:              650,000 tons

Equipment:                                                            Mass  
Power Plant, Drive & Control:                                      156,000.00
Thrust:  Safe Thrust: 4
      Maximum Thrust: 6
Kearny-Fuchida Hyperdrive:  Compact (Integrity = 14)               294,125.00
Lithium Fusion Battery                                               6,500.00
Jump Sail (Detachable): (Integrity = 4)                                 62.00
Structural Integrity: 75                                            48,750.00
Total Heat Sinks:    1,785 Double                                    1,182.00
Fuel & Fuel Pumps:                                                   5,610.00
Bridge, Controls, Radar, Computer & Attitude Thrusters:              1,625.00
Fire Control Computers:                                              5,624.00
Food & Water:  (324 days supply)                                       615.50
Armor Type:  Ferro-carbide  (828 total armor pts)                      974.50
                           Capital Scale Armor Pts
   Location:                            L / R
   Fore:                                152
   Fore-Left/Right:                  138/138
   Aft-Left/Right:                   138/138
   Aft:                                 124

Cargo:
   Bay 1:  Fighters (12) with 4 doors                                1,800.00
           Small Craft (4)                                             800.00
   Bay 2:  Cargo (1) with 2 doors                                   25,000.00

DropShip Capacity:  1 Docking Hardpoints                             1,000.00
Grav Deck #1:  (85-meter diameter)                                      50.00
Life Boats:  30 (7 tons each)                                          210.00
Escape Pods:  30 (7 tons each)                                         210.00

Crew and Passengers:
     60 Officers (49 minimum)                                          600.00
    136 Crew (115 minimum)                                             952.00
    100 Gunners (95 minimum)                                           700.00
     28 Marines                                                        140.00
     12 Marine Battle Armor Troopers/Elementals                         84.00
     44 Bay Personnel                                                     .00
Weapons and Equipment      Loc        SRV    MRV    LRV    ERV  Heat    Mass
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4 NL45                     Nose        18     18     18     18  280  3,600.00
6 Small Laser              Nose     2(18)     --     --     --    6      3.00
2 Killer Whale(60 msls)    Nose         8      8      8      8   40  3,300.00
4 Autocannon/10(200 rounds)Nose     4(40)  4(40)     --     --   12     68.00
4 ER Large Laser           Nose     3(32)  3(32)  3(32)     --   48     20.00
4 NL45                     FL/R        18     18     18     18  560  7,200.00
6 Small Laser              FL/R     2(18)     --     --     --   12      6.00
4 Barracuda(60 msls)       FL/R         8      8      8      8   80  4,320.00
4 Autocannon/10(200 rounds)FL/R     4(40)  4(40)     --     --   24    136.00
4 ER Large Laser           FL/R     3(32)  3(32)  3(32)     --   96     40.00
4 NL45                     L/RBS       18     18     18     18  560  7,200.00
6 Small Laser              L/RBS    2(18)     --     --     --   12      6.00
4 NAC/10(60 rounds)        L/RBS       40     40     40     --  240 16,024.00
4 NAC/10(60 rounds)        L/RBS       40     40     40     --  240 16,024.00
4 Barracuda(60 msls)       L/RBS        8      8      8      8   80  4,320.00
4 Autocannon/10(200 rounds)L/RBS    4(40)  4(40)     --     --   24    136.00
4 ER Large Laser           L/RBS    3(32)  3(32)  3(32)     --   96     40.00
4 NL45                     AL/R        18     18     18     18  560  7,200.00
6 Small Laser              AL/R     2(18)     --     --     --   12      6.00
4 Barracuda(60 msls)       AL/R         8      8      8      8   80  4,320.00
4 Autocannon/10(200 rounds)AL/R     4(40)  4(40)     --     --   24    136.00
4 ER Large Laser           AL/R     3(32)  3(32)  3(32)     --   96     40.00
4 NL45                     Aft         18     18     18     18  280  3,600.00
6 Small Laser              Aft      2(18)     --     --     --    6      3.00
2 Killer Whale(60 msls)    Aft          8      8      8      8   40  3,300.00
4 Autocannon/10(200 rounds)Aft      4(40)  4(40)     --     --   12     68.00
4 ER Large Laser           Aft      3(32)  3(32)  3(32)     --   48     20.00
1 Lot Spare Parts (2.50%)                                           16,250.00
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TOTALS:                                            Heat: 3,568     650,000.00
Tons Left:                                                                .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        7,303,423,000 C-Bills
Battle Value:      113,854
Cost per BV:       64,147.27
Weapon Value:      62,368 (Ratio = .55)
Damage Factors:    SRV = 4,073;  MRV = 3,829;  LRV = 2,822;  ERV = 1,172
Maintenance:       Maintenance Point Value (MPV) = 380,193
                   (55,419 Structure, 204,412 Life Support, 120,362 Weapons)
                   Support Points (SP) = 361,468  (95% of MPV)
BattleForce2:      Not applicable

[JA Baker]

                    AeroTech 2 Vessel Technical Readout
                                  VALIDATED

Class/Model/Name:  Indianapolis class Heavy Cruiser 
Tech:              Inner Sphere / 3067
Vessel Type:       WarShip
Rules:             Level 2, Custom design
Rules Set:         AeroTech2

Mass:              830,000 tons
Hull:              40X Templar
K-F Drive System:  KF King LX
Length:            803 meters
Sail Diameter:     1,250 meters
Power Plant:       4 Harlan B8-240's
Safe Thrust:       4
Maximum Thrust:    6
Armor Type:        Valiant Lamellor Ferro-carbide
Armament:          
    8 Maelstrom AR-10 Missile Launchers
   16 RAMTech 1200X ER Large Lasers
   16 Holly LRM 15's with Artemis IV Fire Control Systems
   32 ChisComp 32 Small Lasers
   32 McArthur Anti-Missils Cannons
   32 Ripper Series A1 ER PPC's
   32 Generation Streak SRM-6's
   26 Super-Rand Heavy Naval Particle Projection Cannons
Manufacturer:   Clarke Station
  Location:     Port Stanley
Communications System:  KAT 701
Targeting & Tracking System:  ASTROC 4-b
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
==Overview:==
     Based on the refitted SLS Ivanhoe, the new Indianapolis class Heavy
Cruiser will act as a heavy screening unit that also has the ability to
operate independently for extended periods of time on detached duty. The price
up above that of the South Dakota class Battleship, but that's the price pf
having a multi-roll design.

==Capabilities:==
    The main armament is made up of 26 Super-Rand Heavy Naval Particle
Projection Cannons, supplemented by 8 Maelstrom AR-10 Missile Launchers for
extra long-range hitting power. Behind this is an improved anti-fighter
defence and an expanded fighter bay capable of carrying an entire regiment of
Aerospace fighters and six small craft, including assault shuttles for the
embarked Marines. Thick armour and a reasonable turn of speed allow the new
ship to keep up with its larger brethren, and outrun almost anything it can't
out-fight.
     A large fuel bunker, extensive cargo bays and four docking collars allow
an increased amount of flexibility in operational parameters, something some
take as a sign that there will be a change in deployment policy.

==Notable Vessels & Crews:==
SLS Indianapolis (Under Construction)
SLS Portland (Under Construction)
SLS Wisconsin (Under Construction)
SLS Missouri (Under Construction)
SLS New Jersey (Under Construction)
SLS California (Under Construction)
SLS Mississippi (Planned)
SLS Pennsylvania (Planned)
SLS Tennessee (Planned)
SLS Colorado (Planned)
SLS Oregon (Planned)
SLS Georgia (Planned)
SLS Illinois (Planned)
SLS Kentucky (Planned)
SLS Minnesota (Planned)
SLS Nevada (Planned)
SLS Louisiana (Planned)
SLS Nebraska (Planned)
SLS Oklahoma (Planned)
SLS Rhode Island (Planned)
SLS Alaska (Planned)
SLS Idaho (Planned)
SLS Michigan (Planned)
SLS New Hampshire (Planned)

==Deployment==
     Capable of being built in the smaller satellite yards rather than the
central core of Clarke Station itself, more ships in this class can be built
at any one time then would otherwise be possible. This is probably for the
best, as orders have been placed for at least ten, with plans to extend the
run to twenty four once the new defence budget is passed.
     The recent signing of a treaty granting the OCDF basing rights at the
Alianza Española's shipyard in the Casablanca system would seem to indicate
that fleet units will be spending more time away from home, possibly even
conducting operations towards the New Americas and other outlying regions, and
the Indianapolis class would make the perfect platform for flying-the-flag
style missions.

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Class/Model/Name:  Indianapolis class Heavy Cruiser 
Mass:              830,000 tons

Equipment:                                                            Mass  
Power Plant, Drive & Control:                                      199,200.00
Thrust:  Safe Thrust: 4
      Maximum Thrust: 6
Kearny-Fuchida Hyperdrive:  Compact (Integrity = 17)               375,575.00
Lithium Fusion Battery                                               8,300.00
Jump Sail (Detachable): (Integrity = 5)                                 72.00
Structural Integrity: 85                                            70,550.00
Total Heat Sinks:    3,700 Double                                    3,024.00
Fuel & Fuel Pumps:                                                   5,100.00
Bridge, Controls, Radar, Computer & Attitude Thrusters:              2,075.00
Fire Control Computers:                                              8,064.00
Food & Water:  (240 days supply)                                       600.00
Armor Type:  Lamellor Ferro-carbide  (1,173 total armor pts)         1,119.00
                           Capital Scale Armor Pts
   Location:                            L / R
   Fore:                                217
   Fore-Left/Right:                  195/195
   Aft-Left/Right:                   195/195
   Aft:                                 176

Cargo:
   Bay 1:  Fighters (54) with 8 doors                                8,100.00
           Small Craft (6)                                           1,200.00
   Bay 2:  Cargo (1) with 2 doors                                   27,000.00

DropShip Capacity:  4 Docking Hardpoints                             4,000.00
Grav Decks #1 - 2:  (55-meter diameter)                                100.00
Grav Deck #3:  (90-meter diameter)                                      50.00
Life Boats:  40 (7 tons each)                                          280.00
Escape Pods:  40 (7 tons each)                                         280.00

Crew and Passengers:
     65 Officers (50 minimum)                                          650.00
    170 Crew (146 minimum)                                           1,190.00
     75 Gunners (61 minimum)                                           525.00
     28 Marines                                                        140.00
     24 Marine Battle Armor Troopers/Elementals                        168.00
    138 Bay Personnel                                                     .00
Weapons and Equipment      Loc        SRV    MRV    LRV    ERV  Heat    Mass
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2 AR10 (20 KW, 20 WS, 30 B)Nose         *      *      *      *   40  3,200.00
2 ER Large Laser           Nose     2(16)  2(16)  2(16)     --   24     10.00
2 LRM 15+ArtIV(96 rounds)  Nose     2(24)  2(24)  2(24)     --   10     28.00
4 Small Laser              Nose     1(12)     --     --     --    4      2.00
4 AMS(480 rounds)          Nose        --     --     --     --    4     42.00
4 ER PPC                   Nose     4(40)  4(40)  4(40)     --   60     28.00
4 Streak SRM 6(120 rounds) Nose     5(48)     --     --     --   16     26.00
4 Heavy NPPC               Nose        60     60     60     60  900 12,000.00
4 Heavy NPPC               FL/R        60     60     60     60 1800 24,000.00
1 AR10 (10 KW, 10 WS, 15 B)FL/R         *      *      *      *   40  3,200.00
2 ER Large Laser           FL/R     2(16)  2(16)  2(16)     --   48     20.00
2 LRM 15+ArtIV(96 rounds)  FL/R     2(24)  2(24)  2(24)     --   20     56.00
4 Small Laser              FL/R     1(12)     --     --     --    8      4.00
4 AMS(480 rounds)          FL/R        --     --     --     --    8     84.00
4 ER PPC                   FL/R     4(40)  4(40)  4(40)     --  120     56.00
4 Streak SRM 6(120 rounds) FL/R     5(48)     --     --     --   32     52.00
4 Heavy NPPC               L/RBS       60     60     60     60 1800 24,000.00
2 ER Large Laser           L/RBS    2(16)  2(16)  2(16)     --   48     20.00
2 LRM 15+ArtIV(96 rounds)  L/RBS    2(24)  2(24)  2(24)     --   20     56.00
4 Small Laser              L/RBS    1(12)     --     --     --    8      4.00
4 AMS(480 rounds)          L/RBS       --     --     --     --    8     84.00
4 ER PPC                   L/RBS    4(40)  4(40)  4(40)     --  120     56.00
4 Streak SRM 6(120 rounds) L/RBS    5(48)     --     --     --   32     52.00
2 Heavy NPPC               AL/R        30     30     30     30  900 12,000.00
1 AR10 (10 KW, 10 WS, 15 B)AL/R         *      *      *      *   40  3,200.00
2 ER Large Laser           AL/R     2(16)  2(16)  2(16)     --   48     20.00
2 LRM 15+ArtIV(96 rounds)  AL/R     2(24)  2(24)  2(24)     --   20     56.00
4 Small Laser              AL/R     1(12)     --     --     --    8      4.00
4 AMS(480 rounds)          AL/R        --     --     --     --    8     84.00
4 ER PPC                   AL/R     4(40)  4(40)  4(40)     --  120     56.00
4 Streak SRM 6(120 rounds) AL/R     5(48)     --     --     --   32     52.00
2 Heavy NPPC               Aft         30     30     30     30  450  6,000.00
2 AR10 (20 KW, 20 WS, 30 B)Aft          *      *      *      *   40  3,200.00
2 ER Large Laser           Aft      2(16)  2(16)  2(16)     --   24     10.00
2 LRM 15+ArtIV(96 rounds)  Aft      2(24)  2(24)  2(24)     --   10     28.00
4 Small Laser              Aft      1(12)     --     --     --    4      2.00
4 AMS(480 rounds)          Aft         --     --     --     --    4     42.00
4 ER PPC                   Aft      4(40)  4(40)  4(40)     --   60     28.00
4 Streak SRM 6(120 rounds) Aft      5(48)     --     --     --   16     26.00
1 Lot Spare Parts (2.50%)                                           20,750.00
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTALS:                                            Heat: 6,954     830,000.00
Tons Left:                                                                .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        15,149,204,000 C-Bills
Battle Value:      125,609
Cost per BV:       120,606.04
Weapon Value:      87,770 (Ratio = .70)
Damage Factors:    SRV = 4,983;  MRV = 4,331;  LRV = 3,226;  ERV = 1,221
Maintenance:       Maintenance Point Value (MPV) = 526,034
                   (85,934 Structure, 261,758 Life Support, 178,342 Weapons)
                   Support Points (SP) = 700,875  (133% of MPV)
BattleForce2:      Not applicable

[JA Baker]

                    AeroTech 2 Vessel Technical Readout
                                  VALIDATED

Class/Model/Name:  Andromeda class Corvette 
Tech:              Inner Sphere / 3067
Vessel Type:       WarShip
Rules:             Level 2, Custom design
Rules Set:         AeroTech2

Mass:              300,000 tons
Hull:              Pattern IIA
K-F Drive System:  KF Mark III-c
Length:            830 meters
Sail Diameter:     950 meters
Power Plant:       Rolls LeFay
Safe Thrust:       5
Maximum Thrust:    8
Armor Type:        Valiant Lamellor Lamellor Ferro-carbide
Armament:          
    1 Super-Rand Heavy Naval Particle Projection Cannons
   58 RAMTech 1200X ER Large Lasers
    8 Maelstrom AR-10 Missile Launchers
   40 ChisComp 32 Small Lasers
   14 Omnicrom-45 Series Naval Lasers
Manufacturer:   Newport News Orbital Shipbuilding Inc.
  Location:     New Jersey
Communications System:  Rosalyn Electronics Inc. StarCom
Targeting & Tracking System:  Rosalyn Electronics Inc. FireMax
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
==Overview:==
     The 3067 Strategic Defence Review sited several glaring problems with the
Outer Colonies Defence Force, mainly its reliance on equipment that was
hundreds of years old. With the cost of updating everything to modern
standards prohibitive, the derision was made to come up with entirely new
designs to compliment the existing order of battle.
     One of these new ships is the Andromeda class Corvette.

==Capabilities:==
     Considered by some to be a 'Commerce Raider', the Andromeda class mounts
an almost entirely energy-based weapons: only it's AR10 missile launchers are
ammo-reliant. The rest of the armament is made up of a single Super-Rand Heavy
Naval Particle Projection Cannon in the bow and a number of Omnicrom-45 Series
Naval Lasers in the flanks. Close in defences are covered by smaller lasers
spread around the hull.
     A company of wing and 2 shuttles sit in a small fighter bay aft of the
grav-deck. Given that the Andromeda class is intended for long-term
independent operation, its crew cabins and recreational facilities are as
spacious and well appointed as possible, but still somewhat limited. It also
lacks any DropShip docking collars, requiring all cargo and crew to be brought
aboard by small craft.

==Battle History:==
None to date

==Variants:==
None to date

==Notable Vessels & Crews:==
SLS Andromeda (operational)
SLS Arbutus (operational)
SLS Ballarat (operational)
SLS Bendigo (Under Construction)
SLS Burnie (Under Construction)
SLS Cairns (Under Construction)
SLS Cessnock (Under Construction)
SLS Gawler (Under Construction)
SLS Geraldton (Under Construction)
SLS Goulburn (Under Construction)
SLS Ipswich (Planned)
SLS Kalgoorlie (Planned)
SLS Launceston (Planned)
SLS Lismore (Planned)
SLS Maryborough (Planned)
SLS Pirie (Planned)
SLS Tamworth (Planned)
SLS Toowoomba (Planned)
SLS Whyalla (Planned)
SLS Wollongong (Planned)

==Deployment==
     The first 3 of 10 planned Andromeda's have been built, with 3 more under
construction. The Andromeda uses the same base parts as several other
warships, so very few components have to be custom made, cutting production
time down to just 18-months.

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Class/Model/Name:  Andromeda class Corvette 
Mass:              300,000 tons

Equipment:                                                            Mass  
Power Plant, Drive & Control:                                       90,000.00
Thrust:  Safe Thrust: 5
      Maximum Thrust: 8
Kearny-Fuchida Hyperdrive:  Compact (Integrity = 7)                135,750.00
Lithium Fusion Battery                                               3,000.00
Jump Sail (Detachable): (Integrity = 3)                                 45.00
Structural Integrity: 50                                            15,000.00
Total Heat Sinks:    1,050 Double                                      581.00
Fuel & Fuel Pumps:                                                   5,668.00
Bridge, Controls, Radar, Computer & Attitude Thrusters:                750.00
Fire Control Computers:                                                   .00
Food & Water:  (227 days supply)                                       227.00
Armor Type:  Lamellor Ferro-carbide  (300 total armor pts)             270.00
                           Capital Scale Armor Pts
   Location:                            L / R
   Fore:                                 55
   Fore-Left/Right:                   50/50
   Aft-Left/Right:                    50/50
   Aft:                                  45

Cargo:
   Bay 1:  Fighters (12) with 6 doors                                1,800.00
           Small Craft (2) with 2 doors                                400.00
   Bay 2:  Cargo (1) with 1 door                                    10,000.00

Grav Deck #1:  (65-meter diameter)                                      50.00
Life Boats:  16 (7 tons each)                                          112.00
Escape Pods:  16 (7 tons each)                                         112.00

Crew and Passengers:
     29 Officers (26 minimum)                                          290.00
     80 Crew (76 minimum)                                              560.00
     45 Gunners (40 minimum)                                           315.00
     12 Marines                                                         60.00
     34 Bay Personnel                                                     .00
Weapons and Equipment      Loc        SRV    MRV    LRV    ERV  Heat    Mass
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1 Heavy NPPC               Nose        15     15     15     15  225  3,000.00
6 ER Large Laser           Nose     5(48)  5(48)  5(48)     --   72     30.00
2 AR10 (20 KW, 20 WS, 20 B)Nose         *      *      *      *   40  2,900.00
5 Small Laser              Nose     2(15)     --     --     --    5      2.50
10 ER Large Laser          FL/R     8(80)  8(80)  8(80)     --  240    100.00
2 NL45                     FL/R         9      9      9      9  280  3,600.00
5 Small Laser              FL/R     2(15)     --     --     --   10      5.00
6 ER Large Laser           L/RBS    5(48)  5(48)  5(48)     --  144     60.00
3 NL45                     L/RBS       14     14     14     14  420  5,400.00
2 AR10 (20 KW, 20 WS, 20 B)L/RBS        *      *      *      *   80  5,800.00
5 Small Laser              L/RBS    2(15)     --     --     --   10      5.00
10 ER Large Laser          AL/R     8(80)  8(80)  8(80)     --  240    100.00
2 NL45                     AL/R         9      9      9      9  280  3,600.00
5 Small Laser              AL/R     2(15)     --     --     --   10      5.00
2 AR10 (20 KW, 20 WS, 20 B)Aft          *      *      *      *   40  2,900.00
5 Small Laser              Aft      2(15)     --     --     --    5      2.50
1 Lot Spare Parts (2.50%)                                            7,500.00
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TOTALS:                                            Heat: 2,101     300,000.00
Tons Left:                                                                .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        4,513,856,848 C-Bills
Battle Value:      53,224
Cost per BV:       84,808.67
Weapon Value:      31,370 (Ratio = .59)
Damage Factors:    SRV = 1,543;  MRV = 1,343;  LRV = 923;  ERV = 318
Maintenance:       Maintenance Point Value (MPV) = 324,034
                   (64,270 Structure, 203,575 Life Support, 56,189 Weapons)
                   Support Points (SP) = 344,475  (106% of MPV)
BattleForce2:      Not applicable

[JA Baker]

                    AeroTech 2 Vessel Technical Readout
                                  VALIDATED

Class/Model/Name:  Romanov class Drone Carrier 
Tech:              Inner Sphere / 3067
Vessel Type:       WarShip
Rules:             Level 2, Custom design
Rules Set:         AeroTech2

Mass:              350,000 tons
Hull:              Creighton M-4
K-F Drive System:  KF King VI-a
Length:            501 meters
Sail Diameter:     967 meters
Power Plant:       2 Cassion Vassers
Safe Thrust:       4
Maximum Thrust:    6
Armor Type:        Ajax 7PK300 Ferro-carbide
Armament:          
   10 Rand-10 Medium Naval Particle Projection Cannons
    8 Magna-35 Naval Lasers
   22 Holly LRM-20's + Artemis IV Fire Control System
   10 Ramtech 1500Z ER Medium Lasers
   32 Mydron Excel LB 10-X Autocannons
    6 Holly SRM-4's + Artemis IV Fire Control System
   38 ChrisComp Small Lasers
    6 RAMTech 1200X ER Large Lasers
Manufacturer:   Clark Station
  Location:     Port Stanley
Communications System:  Pathfinder 43CD
Targeting & Tracking System:  MORSAT
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==Overview:==
     Built from Block II Samarkand class carriers taken from the Hamunaptra
Naval Reserve, the Romanov class Carrier is an attempt to create a ship that
can fulfil the rolls of both a destroyer and dedicated fighter-carrier in one
hull.

==Capabilities:==
     To save time and money, little was changed internally: the Samarkand was
already known for being a reliable if somewhat under-gunned design. In order
to make the most out of them, the engineers kept most of the existing weapons,
but removed some to make room for two massive bays to house an entire
regiments worth of drone fighters and the required control systems. While each
craft is capable of operating independently based on uploaded attack patterns
and target lists, early tests showed that having a human in the loop who could
adapt to the changing battlefield and redirect the drones to where they can do
the most good. The specialists are split into two groups of five, with each
team controlling a full wing of drones.
     The drones take up the space previously held by the originals fighter
bays, as well as part of the cargo space. Many have complained that such a
move could prove disastrous should the command and control system for the
drones fail, but others point out is both saves money and allows for a smaller
crew.

==Battle History:==
     None to date.

==Variants:==
     None to date.

==Notable Vessels & Crews:==
SLS Romanov (Operational)
SLS Viktor (Acceptance Trials)
SLS Nastasia (Acceptance Trials)
SLS Konstantin (Acceptance Trials)
SLS Andreas (Undergoing Conversion)
SLS Makarov (Undergoing Conversion)
SLS St Petersburg (Undergoing Conversion)
SLS Catherine the Great (Awaiting Conversion)
SLS Dante (Awaiting Conversion)
SLS Arkaday (Awaiting Conversion)
SLS Siberia (Awaiting Conversion)

==Deployment==
     So far only the Romanov has entered service, while three more, the
Viktor, Nastasia and Konstantin, have left the yard and are undergoing
acceptance trials before being recommissioned. The Andreas, Makarov and St
Petersburg are undergoing conversion at this time, with the Catherine the
Great, Dante, Arkaday and Siberia ready to take their places once the
dock-space is free.
     The main hold up at this time is availability of drones; the Crystal Peak
manufacturing plant is still bot operating at full capacity, and many of the
production lines are occupied on other projects. It is unknown at this time
whether or not the plant will be brought back to full production before the
remaining ships are ready to sail. As it is, only the Romanov itself has a
full compliment, while the ships undergoing their trials must make do with
half loads.

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Class/Model/Name:  Romanov class Drone Carrier 
Mass:              350,000 tons

Equipment:                                                            Mass  
Power Plant, Drive & Control:                                       84,000.00
Thrust:  Safe Thrust: 4
      Maximum Thrust: 6
Kearny-Fuchida Hyperdrive:  Compact (Integrity = 8)                158,375.00
Lithium Fusion Battery                                               3,500.00
Jump Sail (Detachable): (Integrity = 3)                                 48.00
Structural Integrity: 75                                            26,250.00
Total Heat Sinks:    1,070 Double                                      616.00
Fuel & Fuel Pumps:                                                   5,100.00
Bridge, Controls, Radar, Computer & Attitude Thrusters:                875.00
Fire Control Computers:                                                302.00
Food & Water:  (305 days supply)                                       420.00
Armor Type:  Ferro-carbide  (467 total armor pts)                      524.00
                           Capital Scale Armor Pts
   Location:                            L / R
   Fore:                                 90
   Fore-Left/Right:                   77/77
   Aft-Left/Right:                    77/77
   Aft:                                  69

Cargo:
   Bay 1:  Small Craft (12) with 6 doors                             2,400.00
   Bay 2:  Drone Fighters (54) with 36 doors                         5,400.00
           Drone Controll System (1)                                 1,250.00
   Bay 3:  Drone Fighters (54) with 36 doors                         2,700.00
           Drone Contry System (1)                                   1,250.00
   Bay 4:  Cargo (1) with 2 doors                                   18,750.00

DropShip Capacity:  3 Docking Hardpoints                             3,000.00
Grav Deck #1:  (150-meter diameter)                                    100.00
Grav Deck #2:  (60-meter diameter)                                      50.00
Life Boats:  15 (7 tons each)                                          105.00
Escape Pods:  30 (7 tons each)                                         210.00

Crew and Passengers:
     37 Officers (28 minimum)                                          370.00
    100 Crew (78 minimum)                                              700.00
     40 Gunners (37 minimum)                                           280.00
     28 Marines                                                        140.00
     10 Drone Control Specialists                                      100.00
     60 Bay Personnel                                                     .00
Weapons and Equipment      Loc        SRV    MRV    LRV    ERV  Heat    Mass
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2 Medium NPPC              Nose        18     18     18     18  270  3,600.00
2 NL35                     Nose         7      7      7     --  104  1,400.00
4 LRM 20+ArtIV(84 rounds)  Nose     6(64)  6(64)  6(64)     --   24     58.00
4 ER Medium Laser          Nose     2(20)  2(20)     --     --   20      4.00
4 LB 10-X AC(100 rounds)   Nose     2(24)  2(24)     --     --    8     54.00
4 LRM 20+ArtIV(84 rounds)  FL/R     6(64)  6(64)  6(64)     --   48    116.00
3 SRM 4+ArtIV(75 rounds)   FL/R     2(18)     --     --     --   18     24.00
4 LB 10-X AC(100 rounds)   FL/R     2(24)  2(24)     --     --   16    108.00
1 Medium NPPC              FL/R         9      9      9      9  270  3,600.00
3 Medium NPPC              L/RBS       27     27     27     27  810 10,800.00
10 Small Laser             L/RBS    3(30)     --     --     --   20     10.00
4 LB 10-X AC(100 rounds)   L/RBS    2(24)  2(24)     --     --   16    108.00
2 NL35                     AL/R         7      7      7     --  208  2,800.00
2 ER Large Laser           AL/R     3(26)  3(26)  2(16)     --   48     20.00
  2 ER Medium Laser                                              20      4.00
5 LRM 20+ArtIV(108 rounds) AL/R     8(80)  8(80)  8(80)     --   60    146.00
6 Small Laser              AL/R     2(18)     --     --     --   12      6.00
4 LB 10-X AC(100 rounds)   AL/R     2(24)  2(24)     --     --   16    108.00
2 NL35                     Aft          7      7      7     --  104  1,400.00
2 ER Large Laser           Aft      3(26)  3(26)  2(16)     --   24     10.00
  2 ER Medium Laser                                              10      2.00
6 Small Laser              Aft      2(18)     --     --     --    6      3.00
4 LB 10-X AC(100 rounds)   Aft      2(24)  2(24)     --     --    8     54.00
1 Lot Spare Parts (2.50%)                                            8,750.00
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TOTALS:                                            Heat: 2,140     350,000.00
Tons Left:                                                                .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        11,832,995,000 C-Bills
Battle Value:      50,897
Cost per BV:       232,489.05
Weapon Value:      36,893 (Ratio = .72)
Damage Factors:    SRV = 1,808;  MRV = 1,545;  LRV = 963;  ERV = 338
Maintenance:       Maintenance Point Value (MPV) = 358,068
                   (111,266 Structure, 197,588 Life Support, 49,214 Weapons)
                   Support Points (SP) = 218,545  (61% of MPV)
BattleForce2:      Not applicable

[JA Baker]

               BattleMech Technical Readout

Type/Model:    Battlemaster BLR-1T
Tech:          Inner Sphere / 2750
Config:        Biped BattleMech
Rules:         Level 2, Modified design

Mass:          85 tons
Chassis:       Hollis Mark X Standard
Power Plant:   340 VOX Fusion
Walking Speed: 43.2 km/h
Maximum Speed: 64.8 km/h
Jump Jets:     4 McCloud Specials
Jump Capacity: 120 meters
Armor Type:    StarGuard
Armament:      
  1 Kinslaughter H ER-PPC
  2 RAMTech 800 Medium Lasers
  3 Holly Streak SRM-2's
Manufacturer:  Fox Bay Armaments
  Location:    Port Stanley
Communications System:  HartfordCo COM 4000
Targeting & Tracking System:  HartfordCo XKZ 1

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==Overview:==
     Under development on Port Stanley when the Star League fell, the 1T
variant of the Hollis Industries Battlemaster has never seen action in the
Inner Sphere, but proved its worth in the fighting in and around the area that
would become the Outer Colonies.

==Capabilities:==
     The fire-power that the Battlemaster can generate in one volley is
staggering and more than deadly at close range. The reliable Kinslaughter H
ER-PPC is its main fire weapon, with the laser systems as close support fire.
The original SRM-6 rack has been dropped in favour of a trio of Holly Streak
SRM-2's for increased accuracy and ammo conservation, but even so each
launcher has a ton of ammo protected by Cellular Ammunition Storage Equipment
to increase the odds of pilot and machine survival in the event of a
catastrophic internal detonation.
     Even if the Battlemaster loses all its weapons it still has its
manipulative hands. In emergencies, it can disengage the particle cannon in
order to have both hands free.

==Battle History:==
Operation KATHLEEN: the Battle of Port Stanley (2781)
     Production of the 1T Battlemaster had already begun at the SLDF's Fox Bay
complex when word reached Port Stanley that the Star League had fallen, and
that General Kerensky had taken the bulk of the standing army with him in the
Exodus.
     Over night, the uneasy peace that had stopped the numerous hostile powers
in the region for attacking the scattered Star League outposts ended. With
only a single division of troops and a handful of Warships left to try and
defend dozens of planets, High Command ordered the withdrawal of all troops to
just one world: Port Stanley. The extensive production facilities in and
around Fox Bay, and the shipyards in orbit, made the world strategically
important to anyone who hoped to control the region. For this reason, the bulk
of the ground forces where deployed around the cities of Fox Bay and San
Carlos, the planetary capital.
     The hammer fell in 2781 with the arrival of a Rim Worlds Republic
invasion force. Despite the best effort of the ships in orbit the invaders
were able to land two brigades on planet, facing half as  many defenders in
the form of line units and local militia. While the battle of San Carlos is
well documented, the battles in and around Fox Bay was a different matter
entirely: both sides used BattleMech's almost exclusively, and in roughly even
numbers. While the invaders used a several different designs, the defending
militia units used mainly Orion's and the 1T variant of the Battlemaster. The
flat, open sub-Arctic tundra surrounding the city allowed for fast, high
mobility warfare: both sides reputably charged each others lines, looking for
a weakness.
     Use of the 1T variant Battlemasters provided the defenders with
considerable fire-power and thick armour, allowing them to withstand attack
after attack. Entire battalions of Battlemasters acted as mobile
reinforcements, often force-marching for hours to get to the site of an attack
and plug any gaps in the line.
     Days of bitter combat passed, during which the sprawling factory
complexes outside Fox Bay provided a seemingly unending supply of spare parts
and ammunition. The cities large civilian population, many of who worked at
the same factories that built the BattleMech's, were often more than capable
of piloting them and were conscripted into combat, often with only a few hours
in a combat simulator to prepare them.
     Losses on both sides were near catastrophic, but with orbital re-supply
out of the question due to complete air supremacy by freshly arrived SLDF
warships in orbit, the invaders were forced to surrender. With the fighting
over, the true cost could be counted: over three hundred BattleMech's lay
strew across the continent of Fitzroy, almost two thirds of them from the
attacking force. Over a hundred SLDF pilots were killed or injured, along with
almost a hundred more militia and civilian volunteers. Large parts of Fox Bay
had been badly damaged in the fighting, but the irreplaceable factories were
relatively untouched by the fighting.
     When it was decided to erected a memorial to those killed and injured in
the fighting, the battle damaged head of a Battlemaster was selected as a
fitting tribute.

==Variants:==
     None to date

==Notable 'Mechs & MechWarriors:==
Lieutenant Colonel Barbara "The Judge" Hershey
     Commanding officer of the Fox Bay City Militia, Lt. Col. Hershey is a
stern taskmaster, always demanding the best out of those under her command,
but never issuing an order she wouldn't be willing to follow through herself.
     A senior Judge in her civilian life, Hershey is known for being equally
tough in the courtroom as the battlefield: she is infamous for being
especially hard on those under her command who find themselves brought before
her in a professional capacity.

==Deployment==
     Although it has been surpassed by more recent designs, the BLR-1T
Battlemaster has maintained a special place in the hearts and mind of the
citizens of the Outer Colonies, and it is still in production. No longer in
widespread use by line units, the Battlemaster is still widely used as a
command Mech by Militia units.
     Most notable, the entire command lance of the Fox Bay Militia is made up
of Battlemasters.

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Type/Model:    Battlemaster BLR-1T
Mass:          85 tons

Equipment:                                 Crits    Mass
Int. Struct.:  130 pts Standard              0      8.50
Engine:        340 Fusion                    6     27.00
   Walking MP:   4
   Running MP:   6
   Jumping MP:   4
Heat Sinks:     15 Double [30]               6      5.00
 (Heat Sink Loc: 2 RT)
Gyro:                                        4      4.00
Cockpit, Life Supt., Sensors:                5      3.00
Actuators: L: Sh+UA+LA+H    R: Sh+UA+LA+H   16       .00
Armor Factor:  260 pts Standard              0     16.50

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Head:                      3          9      
   Center Torso:             27         38      
   Center Torso (Rear):                 13      
   L/R Side Torso:           18      27/27      
   L/R Side Torso (Rear):              9/9      
   L/R Arm:                  14      28/28      
   L/R Leg:                  18      36/36      

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
1 ER PPC                 RA     15           3      7.00
1 Medium Laser           RT      3           1      1.00
3 Streak SRM 2s          LT      6  150      6      7.50
  (Ammo Locations: 3 LT)
1 Medium Laser           LT      3           1      1.00
CASE Equipment:          LT                  1       .50
4 Standard Jump Jets:                        4      4.00
 (Jump Jet Loc: 2 LL, 2 RL)
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TOTALS:                         27          53     85.00
Crits & Tons Left:                          25       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        9,274,544 C-Bills
Battle Value 2:    1,761 (old BV = 1,649)
Cost per BV2:      5,266.63
Weapon Value:      1,976 / 1,840 (Ratio = 1.12 / 1.04)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 27;  MRDmg = 10;  LRDmg = 4
BattleForce2:      MP: 4J,  Armor/Structure: 7/7
                   Damage PB/M/L: 5/3/1,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: MA;  Point Value: 18

[JA Baker]

               BattleMech Technical Readout

Type/Model:    Spartan SPT-N5
Tech:          Inner Sphere / 3025
Config:        Biped BattleMech
Rules:         Level 2, Modified design

Mass:          80 tons
Chassis:       Geometric 500 Hard Core
Power Plant:   400 Dantrus XL Fusion
Walking Speed: 54.0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 86.4 km/h
Jump Jets:     None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor Type:    Strasbourg Armaments 206 Diamond Weave
Armament:      
  1 RAMTech 1200 Large Laser
  1 Kinslaughter H ER-PPC
  1 Holly LRM-10
Manufacturer:  Fox Bay Armaments
  Location:    Port Stanley
Communications System:  Blow 300 SNA Net
Targeting & Tracking System:  Scope 40 RNDST

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==Overview:==
     One of a number of Star League BattleMech's still in production by Fox
Bay Armaments, the Spartan has gone though many minor alterations over the
centuries, but the two most common variants are the N5 and the N6.

==Capabilities:==
     Outwardly almost identical to the N2 variant originally fielded by the
SLDF, the N5 is built with long-rang combat in mind. As such it retains its
Kinslaughter H ER PPC, but drops the rest of its armament in favour of a
single RAMTech 1200 Large Laser in the right arm and a Holly LRM-10 in the
centre torso, with Cellular Ammunition Storage Equipment to protect the pilot
from internal ammunition detonation. It also gains an extra heat sink and an
extra tone of armour, but still manages to run cooler than its predecessor.


==Deployment==
     Hundreds of Spartans have been built to date, with the highest
concentration being among the Brigade of Guards and other units with a strong
like to the Star League Defence Force. A handful of early examples have been
passed down to various militia units.

--------------------------------------------------------
Type/Model:    Spartan SPT-N5
Mass:          80 tons

Equipment:                                 Crits    Mass
Int. Struct.:  122 pts Standard              0      8.00
Engine:        400 XL Fusion                12     26.50
   Walking MP:   5
   Running MP:   8
   Jumping MP:   0
Heat Sinks:     14 Double [28]               0      4.00
Gyro:                                        4      4.00
Cockpit, Life Supt., Sensors:                5      3.00
Actuators: L: Sh+UA+LA+H    R: Sh+UA+LA+H   16       .00
Armor Factor:  240 pts Standard              0     15.00

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Head:                      3          9      
   Center Torso:             25         37      
   Center Torso (Rear):                 12      
   L/R Side Torso:           17      25/25      
   L/R Side Torso (Rear):              8/8      
   L/R Arm:                  13      25/25      
   L/R Leg:                  17      33/33      

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
1 Large Laser            RA      8           2      5.00
1 ER PPC                 LT     15           3      7.00
1 LRM 10                 CT      4   24      4      7.00
  (Ammo Locations: 2 RT)
CASE Equipment:          RT                  1       .50
--------------------------------------------------------
TOTALS:                         27          47     80.00
Crits & Tons Left:                          31       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        20,289,839 C-Bills
Battle Value 2:    1,657 (old BV = 1,413)
Cost per BV2:      12,244.92
Weapon Value:      1,860 / 1,860 (Ratio = 1.12 / 1.12)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 20;  MRDmg = 16;  LRDmg = 7
BattleForce2:      MP: 5,  Armor/Structure: 6/3
                   Damage PB/M/L: 4/2/2,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: MA;  Point Value: 17

[/pre]               BattleMech Technical Readout

Type/Model:    Spartan SPT-N6
Tech:          Inner Sphere / 3055
Config:        Biped BattleMech
Rules:         Level 2, Modified design

Mass:          80 tons
Chassis:       Geometric 500 Hard Core
Power Plant:   400 Dantrus XL Fusion
Walking Speed: 54.0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 86.4 km/h
Jump Jets:     None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor Type:    Strasbourg Armaments 206 Diamond Weave
Armament:     
  1 Sutel Precision Line Large Pulse Laser
  1 Mydron Excel LB 10-X AC
  1 Holly Streak SRM-2
Manufacturer:  Fox Bay Armaments
  Location:    Port Stanley
Communications System:  Blow 300 SNA Net
Targeting & Tracking System:  Scope 40 RNDST

------------------------------------------------------------------------------
==Overview:==
     One of a number of Star League BattleMech's still in production by Fox
Bay Armaments, the Spartan has gone though many minor alterations over the
centuries, but the two most common variants are the N5 and the N6.

==Capabilities:==
     Outwardly almost identical to the N2 variant originally fielded by the
SLDF, the N6 is built with short to medium-rang combat in mind. Almost its
entire weapons load has been replaced, with only a single Holly Streak SRM-2
remaining. In its place are a Mydron Excel LB 10-X autocannon in the left hip,
and a Sutel Precision Line Large Pulse Laser in the right arm. These changes
combine to make an exceptionally cool running Spartan, allowing it more
freedom in combat then might otherwise be possible.

==Deployment==
     Hundreds of Spartans have been built to date, with the highest
concentration being among the Brigade of Guards and other units with a strong
like to the Star League Defence Force. A handful of early examples have been
passed down to various militia units.

--------------------------------------------------------
Type/Model:    Spartan SPT-N6
Mass:          80 tons

Equipment:                                 Crits    Mass
Int. Struct.:  122 pts Standard              0      8.00
Engine:        400 XL Fusion                12     26.50
   Walking MP:   5
   Running MP:   8
   Jumping MP:   0
Heat Sinks:     10 Double [20]               0       .00
Gyro:                                        4      4.00
Cockpit, Life Supt., Sensors:                5      3.00
Actuators: L: Sh+UA+LA+H    R: Sh+UA+LA+H   16       .00
Armor Factor:  232 pts Standard              0     14.50

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Head:                      3          9     
   Center Torso:             25         35     
   Center Torso (Rear):                 12     
   L/R Side Torso:           17      24/24     
   L/R Side Torso (Rear):              8/8     
   L/R Arm:                  13      24/24     
   L/R Leg:                  17      32/32     

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
1 Large Pulse Laser      RA     10           2      7.00
1 LB 10-X AC             LT      2   30      9     14.00
  (Ammo Locations: 3 RT)
1 Streak SRM 2           CT      2   50      2      2.50
  (Ammo Locations: 1 RT)
CASE Equipment:          RT                  1       .50
--------------------------------------------------------
TOTALS:                         14          51     80.00
Crits & Tons Left:                          27       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        20,453,639 C-Bills
Battle Value 2:    1,447 (old BV = 1,213)
Cost per BV2:      14,135.2
Weapon Value:      1,412 / 1,371 (Ratio = .98 / .95)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 21;  MRDmg = 10;  LRDmg = 2
BattleForce2:      MP: 5,  Armor/Structure: 6/3
                   Damage PB/M/L: 4/2/1,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: MA;  Point Value: 14
[/pre]

[aceraptor]

Huh, weapons and speed wise the Spartan N5 feels like a heavier Grand Dragon with a LL instead of a trio of med lasers.

[JA Baker]

The New Americas

Founding Year: 2493 (contested)
Capital (City, World): Georgetown, Columbia
National Symbol: An bald eagle clutch a lightning bolt in one claw and a olive branch in the other
Total Systems: 18
Estimated Population (3046): 24,240,000,000
Government: Feudal Council
Ruler: President Eugene Mackenzie Booth II
Dominant Language(s): Standard English (official)
Dominant Religion(s): Christianity, Judaism & Islam
HPG: B
Technology level: 27th Century
Unit of Currency: Dollar ($)

Of all the star nations and states near the Outer Colonies, none has proven to be more problematic or a source of more trouble than The New Americas. An unusually large nation for so deep in the periphery, the New America's were first founded by a group who struck out from the Inner Sphere to escape the increasingly intrusive governments, and only stopped when they reached the seemingly impassable Obsidian Nebula. There they sought to found a new nation where everyone was equal, but soon the harsh realities of life so far from the rest of civilisation forced them to revert to something akin to that which they had left behind. Clinging to at least the pretence of the ideals their forefather’s had held, they chose to name their new rulers 'Senators', who from among themselves would elect a 'President' to serve an eight year term as First Among Equals. This gave their government some form of central leadership, while ensuring that no one world or family could gain too much power.

The similarities to the early days of the distant Free Worlds League is apparently lost on them.

With the coming of the Star League, there was a short period of peace followed by a prolonged war that never really ended. The New America's had managed to maintain much of the technology they had arrived with, and were even able to reverse engineer several BattleMech designs. This allowed them to hold off half-hearted incursions by the Star League Defence Force until the start of the Reunification War, when they were ploughed under by superior numbers and much more advanced weapons. But before the process of assimilation could be completed, the Usurper struck on far Terra, and the garrison was recalled to follow General Kerensky on his march back to the birthplace of humanity. Freed from what they saw as the iron grip of tyranny, the people of the New America's vowed “Never Again!” and started building up an even bigger army to face the Star League when it returned.

This never happened, but to this day the New America's hold a deep hatred for the Star League and the Outer Colonies, who they see as traitors who turned on their own.

It is this hatred that has lead them to be the main suppler of BattleMech's and other weapons to pirates in the local area; they are known to have agents on the pirate strongholds of Broken Dreams and Pendergrass, possibly even as far as Flint and Blood, but this is unconfirmed. They are also the main external supplier of advanced weapons to the Reman Imperium, supporting them in their struggle against their bitter rivals in the Alianza Española, who are in turn reviving aid from the Outer Colonies. This low-level Proxy War seemes to be sanctioned at the highest levels of the New America's government, and has lead to a worsening of the already strained diplomatic relationship between the two states.

They chose this line of attack due to their technological inferiority compared to the Outer Colonies Defence Force. The New Americas have at least two functioning shipyards (Stone Harbour and New Boston), with a third suspected but unconfirmed. They also have several factories capable of producing BattleMech's, but not of the same quality as the Outer Colonies. They also lack any true warships, although they do have several armed JumpShip's that they use as command ships for military expeditions. They are also known to be searching for a lost Star League outpost somewhere within the Obsidian Nebular known only as Titans Gate. However the nature and composition of the nebular makes travel through it highly dangerous without precise coordinates for safe jump-points. There are also believed to be still functioning automated defences, possible even drone warships, guarding Titans Gate. Over the last three hundred years more than a dozen expiations have been sent into the nebular; few have ever been seen or heard from again.

Aside from this, the main foreign policy aim of the New Americas seems to be aimed towards five independent worlds located between their boards and the Outer Colonies. Moment and Dog are already falling under their influence, while Holt's Folly, Hudson and Storm seem intent on maintaining their independence. It remains to be seen how long they are able to do so given their small population, economic and technological bases.

The New Americas
Cody
Columbia
Concordia
Dixon
Lincoln
Mason
New Boston
New Brunswick
Plymouth
Preston
Springfield
Stone Harbour
Tallahassee
Ulysses
Valiant
Valley Forge
Vicksburg
Wounded Knee

[truetanker]

Well now... very nice JA Baker!  Whats in store next? Or is that a trade secret? O0!!

TT

[VhenRa]

How far out are these Outer Colonies anyway? Roughly.

[JA Baker]

Well now... very nice JA Baker!  Whats in store next? Or is that a trade secret? O0!!

I'm thinking about some short stories that deal with the cold war between the Outer Colonies and the New Americas, or maybe a bit about Titans Gate (once I decide just what the hell it is).

Other small nations might be added, if I can come up some good ideas. This is, after all, a thread about the Outer Colonies Region, not just the Colonies themselves.

How far out are these Outer Colonies anyway? Roughly.

At least a year's travel anti-spinward (west) from the Lyran Alliance, out beyond the Hanseatic League and the  Castilian cluster.

[JA Baker]

               BattleMech Technical Readout

Type/Model:    Nietzschean NTZ-O
Tech:          Inner Sphere / 3067
Config:        Biped OmniMech
Rules:         Level 2, Custom design

Mass:          75 tons
Chassis:       CWS-NTZ Modular
Power Plant:   375 GM XL Fusion
Walking Speed: 54.0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 86.4 km/h
Jump Jets:     None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor Type:    Strasbourg Armaments 206 Diamond Weave
Armament:      None
Manufacturer:  Charlemagne Weapons Systems
  Location:    Rorke's Drift
Communications System:  Blow 300 SNA Net
Targeting & Tracking System:  Scope 40 RNDST

------------------------------------------------------------------------------
==Overview:==
     When the Outer Colonies first heard of Omni-technology, there was much
confusion as to just how the hated Clans could create such a weapon. Then when
the use of modular technology was mentioned, everything became clear. Due to
existing designs like the Mercury scout Mech and the use of modular
electronics to allow for easy upgrades, it didn't take long to produce a
working prototype that became the NTZ-O Nietzschean.
     Named after Friedrich Nietzsche, a philosopher of the late 19th century
who's works are often incorectly promoted by the Crusader Clans as support for
their view of the universe. Although the Wolverines don't follow his
teachings, they decided to name the Mech after him as a joke aimed at those
they see as having fallen from the ideals put forth in his teachings.

==Capabilities:==
     With a top speed in excess of 85 km/h, the Nietzschean reasonable fast
for its size, but in order to provide adequate space for weapons, the
designers were forced to use an expensive and vulnerable extra-light fusion
engine. To try and protect against damage, CASE panels are fitted as standard.
There are ten double heat-sinks fitted to the engine, but even these can be
hard pushed to keep the Mech cool in combat.

==Variants:==
     The Primary configuration packs a Kinslaughter H ER-PPC in the left arm
and a Mydron Excel LB 10-X autocannon in the right. The Nietzschean is one of
the first units to be equipped with the new Holly Streak SRM-4 pod, a long
awaited upgrade from the old duel-missile system. An extra double heat sink
helps keep heat build-up in check.
     The A variant has a Pontiac 100 Autocannon in its right arm, backed up by
a Kinslaughter PPC in the left and a ChrisComp Small Laser in the chest. A
Rosalyn Electronics Inc. Guardian ECM allows it to attack from ambush, and it
is primarily used for urban attack/defence. 
     The B variant is a long-range sniper, carrying a Poland Main Model A
Gauss Rifle and a trio of AMTech 800 Medium Lasers linked to a targeting
computer.
     The C variant is used for close-in fighting and is often used as a
shock-trooper. It carries a Large Pulse Laser in each arm, along with a
Rosalyn Electronics Inc. Beagle Active Probe and Guardian ECM unit, all slaved
to a targeting computer. To increase mobility, five McCloud Special jump-jets
were added.

==Deployment==
     The only OmniMech so far developed by the Outer Colonies, the Nietzschean
is most common among the newly raised Galaxies of Clan Wolverine, while two
have been loaned to the Knights Templar for independent testing and
evaluation.

--------------------------------------------------------
Type/Model:    Nietzschean NTZ-O Base
Mass:          75 tons

Equipment:                                 Crits    Mass
Int. Struct.:  114 pts Standard              0      7.50
Engine:        375 XL Fusion                12     19.50
   Walking MP:   5
   Running MP:   8
   Jumping MP:   0
Heat Sinks:     10 Double [20]               0       .00
Gyro:                                        4      4.00
Cockpit, Life Supt., Sensors:                5      3.00
Actuators: L: Sh+UA    R: Sh+UA             12       .00
Armor Factor:  224 pts Standard              0     14.00

                          Internal    Armor
                          Structure   Value
   Head:                      3          9      
   Center Torso:             23         34      
   Center Torso (Rear):                 11      
   L/R Side Torso:           16      23/23      
   L/R Side Torso (Rear):              8/8      
   L/R Arm:                  12      23/23      
   L/R Leg:                  16      31/31      

Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
CASE Equipment:          LT     RT           2      1.00
--------------------------------------------------------
TOTALS:                          0          35     49.00
Crits & Tons Left:                          43     26.00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        21,103,906 C-Bills
Battle Value 2:    991 (old BV = 791)
Cost per BV2:      21,295.57
Weapon Value:      0 / 0 (Ratio = .00 / .00)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 0;  MRDmg = 0;  LRDmg = 0
BattleForce2:      MP: 5,  Armor/Structure: 6/3
                   Damage PB/M/L: 2/-/-,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: MH;  Point Value: 10
                   Specials: omni




Primary Configuration

Heat Sinks:     11 Double [22]               3      1.00
 (Heat Sink Loc: 1 LT)

Actuators: L: Sh+UA    R: Sh+UA             12       .00


Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
1 LB 10-X AC             RA      2   30      9     14.00
  (Ammo Locations: 3 RT)
1 ER PPC                 LA     15           3      7.00
1 Streak SRM 4           CT      3   25      2      4.00
  (Ammo Locations: 1 LT)
CASE Equipment:          LT     RT           2      1.00
--------------------------------------------------------
TOTALS:                         20          52     75.00
Crits & Tons Left:                          26       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        23,042,031 C-Bills
Battle Value 2:    1,598 (old BV = 1,372)
Cost per BV2:      14,419.29
Weapon Value:      1,787 / 1,675 (Ratio = 1.12 / 1.05)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 24;  MRDmg = 15;  LRDmg = 7
BattleForce2:      MP: 5,  Armor/Structure: 6/3
                   Damage PB/M/L: 4/3/2,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: MH;  Point Value: 16
                   Specials: omni




Configuration A

Heat Sinks:     11 Double [22]               3      1.00
 (Heat Sink Loc: 1 LT)

Actuators: L: Sh+UA    R: Sh+UA             12       .00


Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
1 LB 10-X AC             RA      2   30      9     14.00
  (Ammo Locations: 3 RT)
1 ER PPC                 LA     15           3      7.00
1 Streak SRM 4           CT      3   25      2      4.00
  (Ammo Locations: 1 LT)
CASE Equipment:          LT     RT           2      1.00
--------------------------------------------------------
TOTALS:                         20          52     75.00
Crits & Tons Left:                          26       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        23,042,031 C-Bills
Battle Value 2:    1,598 (old BV = 1,372)
Cost per BV2:      14,419.29
Weapon Value:      1,787 / 1,675 (Ratio = 1.12 / 1.05)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 24;  MRDmg = 15;  LRDmg = 7
BattleForce2:      MP: 5,  Armor/Structure: 6/3
                   Damage PB/M/L: 4/3/2,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: MH;  Point Value: 16
                   Specials: omni




Configuration B

Heat Sinks:     10 Double [20]               0       .00

Actuators: L: Sh+UA    R: Sh+UA             12       .00


Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
1 Gauss Rifle            RA      1   24     10     18.00
  (Ammo Locations: 3 RT)
3 Medium Lasers          LA      9           3      3.00
1 Targeting Computer     LT                  5      5.00
CASE Equipment:          LT     RT           2      1.00
--------------------------------------------------------
TOTALS:                         10          53     75.00
Crits & Tons Left:                          25       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        22,263,281 C-Bills
Battle Value 2:    1,930 (old BV = 1,682)
Cost per BV2:      11,535.38
Weapon Value:      1,894 / 1,894 (Ratio = .98 / .98)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 27;  MRDmg = 15;  LRDmg = 9
BattleForce2:      MP: 5,  Armor/Structure: 6/3
                   Damage PB/M/L: 4/3/2,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: MH;  Point Value: 19
                   Specials: omni




Configuration C

Heat Sinks:     10 Double [20]               0       .00

Actuators: L: Sh+UA    R: Sh+UA             12       .00


Weapons and Equipment    Loc  Heat  Ammo   Crits    Mass
--------------------------------------------------------
1 Large Pulse Laser      RA     10           2      7.00
1 Large Pulse Laser      LA     10           2      7.00
1 Beagle Active Probe    RT      0           2      1.50
1 Guardian ECM           RT      0           2      1.50
1 Targeting Computer     LT                  4      4.00
CASE Equipment:          LT     RT           2      1.00
5 Standard Jump Jets:                        5      5.00
 (Jump Jet Loc: 1 CT, 2 LL, 2 RL)
--------------------------------------------------------
TOTALS:                         20          52     75.00
Crits & Tons Left:                          26       .00

Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:        23,652,344 C-Bills
Battle Value 2:    1,636 (old BV = 1,370)
Cost per BV2:      14,457.42
Weapon Value:      1,282 / 1,282 (Ratio = .78 / .78)
Damage Factors:    SRDmg = 18;  MRDmg = 6;  LRDmg = 0
BattleForce2:      MP: 5J,  Armor/Structure: 6/3
                   Damage PB/M/L: 4/2/-,  Overheat: 0
                   Class: MH;  Point Value: 16
                   Specials: omni, ecm, prb

[VhenRa]

So, 1500+ Light Years to the West of the Lyrans... while the Hanseatic League is to the North West and the Clans to the North?

[JA Baker]

Well, technically the Hanseatic League and the Clans would be to the north-west.

Oh, and I've fixed a bug with the A variant of the Nietzschean.

[Stormcrow]

Well, technically the Hanseatic League and the Clans would be to the north-west.

Oh, and I've fixed a bug with the A variant of the Nietzschean.

I thought the Outer Colonies were west of LyrCom. If so, the Clans and the Hansa would be to the north east

[JA Baker]

Yeah, my bad: North-East

[Stormcrow]

Glad I wasn't going crazy

[JA Baker]

Here's a rough approximation; God knows it's not to scale.

[JA Baker]

The Gothic Empire

Founding Year: 2414
Capital (City, World): Windsor, Britannia
National Symbol: Three identical gold lions arranged in a column on a red background
Total Systems: 7
Estimated Population (3046): 8,659,750,000
Government: Constitutional Monarchy
Ruler: King David VII
Dominant Language(s): Standard English (official)
Dominant Religion(s): Christianity (Anglican)
HPG: B
Technology level: 27th Century
Unit of Currency: Pound (£)

Another small star-nation, the Gothic Empire has the distinction of being the only Periphery state to negotiate a peaceful, some might say beneficial, entry to the Star League. While most so far from the Inner Sphere attempted to resist the SLDF, the ruling dynasty of the Gothic Empire took note of how quickly other nations had fallen, and how harshly they had been treated afterwards, so decided to actively seek admittance to the Star League as a protectorate. This unexpected course of action surprised the local SLDF commander, and quick thinking imperial diplomats were able to take advantage of this and won several key concessions before signing.

Key to this was the continuation of the existing government under minimal oversight by a Star League governor. Very little changed for the average citizen, aside for a few new lays and a minor increase in tax revenue. The deal also brought in a literal cornucopia of advanced technology that the locals put to good use, including automated mining and manufacturing systems that they had lost the ability to produce a century before. In order to protect local manufactures, the Imperial Government was careful to limit just how much new technology was imported, and made sure that everything could be built locally with easy to acquire resources.

This proved to be wise, as the fall of the Star League cut off almost all outside trade, but their build up of knowledge and skills allowed them to maintain a higher standard of technology then they had before the coming of the Star League. To this day they maintain the ability to build and maintain several light and medium BattleMech designs, all be it at almost twice the nominal cost. As such all BattleMech are assigned to the elite Imperial Guard, while the Imperial Army is made up of infantry and armour formations. The Imperial Navy operates a number of JumpShips and DropShips, but the jewel in their crown is His Majesties Space Station St. George. Originally a Potemkin class troop cruiser that was abandoned by the Star League Defence Force after an internal explosion killed most of the crew and shattered the jump-core. Stripped of almost anything useful, the remaining hulk was sold to the local government for scrap, but it was instead towed into orbit of Britannia and refitted as a space station, and is now home to the Admiralty and the base for the 'Home Fleet'.

The Gothic Empire has several trade agreements with the Outer Colonies, as well as several independent worlds nearby. Their standing army is strong enough to repel all but the most heavily armed or determined pirate raid, but they lack the ability to project any meaningful force outside of their boarders due to a limited number of JumpShip's.

Worlds:
Boeshane
Britannia
Hibernia
Londinium
Shimla
Stormhold
Victoria

[truetanker]

Prime and A are the same...

And I'd love to see and hear more about this Gothic empire... will there be any 12th - 16th century features? Like castles and churches in this style?

TT