Whisperer Attack Submarine
Overview
Post-conflict analysis of the failed rebellion in the old Home Worlds showed the Society that there was a lot in underwater combat. To dominate this environment they quickly developed the Whisperer Attack Submarine. It is an underwater superiority craft, able to win any one-on-one torpedo exchange, with any known design.
The initial versions of the Whisperer were standard combat vehicles, only after the Society saw the greater potential in the design was it redesigned into an OmniVehicle, featuring vehicular Endosteel. The former are now regarded as prototypes.
Capabilities
The majority of the weapon systems are mounted in the nose and is designed to arc forward from vertical tubes, to cover the other angles of attack it also mounts weapons in waterproof sponson turrets. The defensive systems are very capable, it uses Stealth Armor to reduce the number of hits taken by the submarine, while Vehicular Harjel Systems prevent hull breaches.
The primary load-out is based upon the prototypes and is outfitted with ten LRT-15s, six are mounted in the nose and two are mounted on each side in sponson turrets. The Bloodhound Probe, Remote Sensor and Mine Dispensers, allow it to have superior underwater battlefield control.
Alternate-A is based upon the Prime and is designed for establishing beachheads and for retrieving operatives. LRM-15 launchers replace the torpedo systems and the other podded equipment is replaced with an infantry compartment.
Alternate-B is an Arrow bombardment platform for coastal targets, but usually it also has some Air-Defense munitions aboard for attacking enemy aerospace assets. This load-out has been used to take care of suspected intelligence leaks and destroy compromised facilities. Research is still ongoing for creating Arrow Torpedo munitions.
Alternate-T is a logistic load-out that assigns 50 tons to a transport bay. This can be for various mix of cargo and combat units, the exact transport configuration depending upon what was transported. It is armed with a small number of launchers that are mostly used for deploying smokescreens. It also mounts a pair of Lift Hoists for retrieving equipment from the depths.
Alternate-R is a logistic load-out aimed to provide repair support to friendly units on or adjacent to the water. It invest most of its pod space in a mobile field base, cargo and a compartment for technicians. Because this unit is likely to spend long periods on the surface it is very vulnerable to enemy air power. As such the remaining tonnage was invested in sponson mounting a HAG-10 and an AMS on each side.
Deployment
These submarines have been smuggled onto almost any world that the Society has a presence and where there is enough deep water for them to hide in. They have proven essential for guaranteeing operational security and providing mobile infrastructure for our forces.
Notable Unit "Admiral Tessa"
One of the oldest Whisperer Omni-Submarines was captained by Scientist Tessa. She was born from an attempt to create a scientist phenotype and proved highly talented at HPG research. Her combat career began after an accident at the facility where she was studying. The accident killed all the combat personnel and drew the attention of the locals. In desperation Tessa commandeered a new Whisperer Omni-Submarine and drew away the incoming investigation force, giving the people in the facility enough time to properly evacuated and scuttle the site. Her following service record was filled with many difficult combat missions and scientific achievements. Eventually she became the first in the Society to qualify for the rank of Scientist-Admiral. Her old ship was nicknamed 'Admiral Tessa' in her name.
Whisperer Assault Submarine (Prototype)
Mass: 135 tons
Tech Base: Mixed
Motive Type: Naval (Submarine)
Rules Level: Experimental Tech
Era: Dark Ages
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Equipment Type Rating Mass
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Internal Structure: Standard 56 points 13,50
Engine: XXL Engine 375 19,50
Cruise MP: 3
Flank MP: 5
Heat Sinks: (C) Single Heat Sink 10 0,00
Control Equipment: 7,00
Lift Equipment: 13,50
Sponson Turrets: 1,50
Armor: Vehicle Stealth Armor AV - 264 16,50
Armor
Factor
Front 81
Left/Right 66/66
Rear 51
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Equipment Location Heat Spaces Mass
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1 HarJels FR 0 1 1,00
1 HarJels RS 0 1 1,00
1 HarJels LS 0 1 1,00
1 HarJels RR 0 1 1,00
CASE BD - 0 0,00
ECM Suite BD 0 1 1,00
6 (CL) LRT-15s FR 30 6 21,00
2 (CL) LRT-15s LFS 10 2 7,00
2 (CL) LRT-15s RFS 10 2 7,00
@LRT-15 (160) BD - 0 20,00
1 (R) Remote Sensor Dispenser RR 0 1 0,50
2 (R) Vehicular Mine Dispensers RR 0 2 1,00
Bloodhound Active Probe BD 0 1 2,00
BattleForce Statistics
MV S (+0) M (+2) L (+4) E (+6) Wt. Ov Armor: 8 Points: 28
3s 9 9 9 0 4 0 Structure: 6
Special Abilities: ECM, STL, BHJ, CASE, BH, RCN, TOR 9/9/9
Whisperer Assault Submarine (Omni)
Mass: 135 tons
Tech Base: Mixed
Motive Type: Naval (Submarine)
Rules Level: Experimental Tech
Era: Dark Ages
Armament:
65 tons of pod space
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Equipment Type Rating Mass
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Internal Structure: Veh Endosteel 56 points 7,00
Engine: XXL Engine 375 19,50
Cruise MP: 3
Flank MP: 5
Heat Sinks: (C) Single Heat Sink 10 0,00
Control Equipment: 7,00
Lift Equipment: 13,50
Sponson Turrets: 1,50
Armor: Vehicle Stealth Armor AV - 264 16,50
Armor
Factor
Front 81
Left/Right 66/66
Rear 51
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Fixed Equipment Location Heat Spaces Mass
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1 HarJels FR 0 1 1,00
1 HarJels RS 0 1 1,00
1 HarJels LS 0 1 1,00
1 HarJels RR 0 1 1,00
ECM Suite BD 0 1 1,00
CASE BD - 0 0,00
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Primary Location Heat Spaces Mass
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6 (CL) LRT-15s FR 30 6 21,00
2 (CL) LRT-15s L-S 10 2 7,00
2 (CL) LRT-15s R-S 10 2 7,00
@LRT-15 (200) BD - 0 25,00
2 (R) Remote Sensor Dispenser RR 0 1 1,00
4 (R) Vehicular Mine Dispensers RR 0 4 2,00
Bloodhound Active Probe BD 0 1 2,00
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Alternate A Location Heat Spaces Mass
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6 (CL) LRM-15s FR 30 6 21,00
2 (CL) LRM-15s L-S 10 2 7,00
2 (CL) LRM-15s R-S 10 2 7,00
@LRM-15 (184) BD - 0 23,00
Infantry Compartment BD - 1 7,00
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Alternate B Location Heat Spaces Mass
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4 (CL) Arrow-IVs FR 40 4 48,00
1 (CL) TAG FR 0 1 1,00
@Arrow-IV (80) BD - 0 16,00
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Alternate T Location Heat Spaces Mass
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2 (CL) LRM-5s FR 4 2 2,00
2 (CL) LRM-5s L-S 4 2 2,00
1 Lift Hoist L-S 0 1 3,00
2 (CL) LRM-5s R-S 4 2 2,00
1 Lift Hoist R-S 0 1 3,00
@LRM-5 (120) BD - 0 5,00
Transport/Cargo Bay BD - 1 50,00
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Alternate R Location Heat Spaces Mass
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1 (CL) Anti-Missile System L-S 1 1 0,50
1 (CL) HAG-10 L-S 2 1 7,00
1 (CL) Anti-Missile System R-S 1 1 0,50
1 (CL) HAG-10 R-S 2 1 7,00
@HAG-10 (60) BD - 0 5,00
@AMS (48) BD - 0 2,00
Cargo Bay BD - 1 20,00
Infantry Compartment BD - 1 3,00
Mobile Field Base RR - 1 20,00
Note: L-S=Left Front Sponson, R-S=Right Sponson