Another design from Scott Kellogg.
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Heavy Cruiser TL 15 "Atlantic" Class
CraftID: Heavy Cruiser Type CR, TL 15, MCr 76874.71
Hull: (67500/168750) Disp=75000 Config=4SL, Armor=70G,
Unload=1737363, Load=1791377.9
Power: (13050/17400) 2348982 Mw Fusion, Dur=30 @ low power (no
offensive wpns except BLasers, Agility=0) Combat power
consumes 2 days reduced fuel per day)
Loco: (73500/98000), Manuver=5G, (5063/6750) Jump=4, Agility=3
NOE=190, Cruise=750kph, Top=1000kph,
Commo: Radio=System*5, Maser=System*5, Meson=System,
RadioJam=System
Sensors: EMM, P-EMS=Interstel*3, A-EMS=FarOrb*3,
Densitometer=1km*3, Neutrino=10kw*3, EMS-Jam=FarOrb
ActObjScn=Rout ActObjPin=Rout
PasObjScn=Rout PasObjPin=Rout
PasEnScn=Simp PasEnPin=Rout
Off: HPoints=2000
Meson Gun=N0x Missile=x90 ParticleAcc=x70
Batt 1 23 5
Bear 1 30 6
BLasers=x09
Batt 16
Bear 21
Def: DefDM=+10 Meson Scn-7, NucDamp-9,
SCaster=x04
Batt 16
Bear 21
Control: Computer=9fib*3, LrgHoloDisp=10, HoloHUD=393,
HoloLink=393, Electronic Circuit Protect
Accom: Crew=359 5*75 (Command=49, Bridge=23, Engineer=136,
Gunner=54, Flight=6, Maintain=77, Medic=2, Steward=12)
Env=Basic Env, Basic is, Extend is, Inertial Comp, Grav
Plate, Subcraft=50 ton*3
Other: Magazine=16905kl (149b-r) Battery round=1150 missiles,
Fuel=563190.6Kl, Scoops, Fuel Pure=72hr, Cargo=2758.4Kl,
ObjSize=Lrg, EMlevel=Mod
Remarks: "The 'Atlantic' class heavy cruiser is typical of the
Imperial designs for such ships: a long flattened structure
studded with weaponry, flaring aft for rudimentary control surfaces
useful in fuel skimming. Well-armed and well-armored, it fulfills
the basic design requirement of meeting the enemy and winning in
battle.
The 'Atlantic' class, however, is fast approaching obsolesence,
and is not the equal of more modern vessels in the Imperium and
neighboring regions. The slight disadvantage of 5-G acceleration
and agility 5 (sic) are telling in otherwise equal engagements, and
make the class inferior enough to affect strategic judgements
concerning its commitment.
An upgrade program to enhance the class was considered, but
decided against because of cost, although a number of enhanced
prototypes have been reported.
The class of cruiser has lately proven popular with the Navy
for independant missions, especially beyond the Imperial borders.
Used alone, the ships are capable of a variety of diplomatic and
scientific operations. Used in squadrons, they provide a useful
show of force or reinforcement for friendly client-states. The
ship's cargo hold can be used to barrack up to 100 marines for
small commando operations, boarding parties and general ship
defence.
Reportedly, some examples of the 'Atlantic' class have been
fitted with black globe force field generators. This has not been
confirmed.
Construction: 'Atlantic' class heavy cruisers were produced
by a variety of yards throughout the Imperium, including within the
Spinward Marches. Ling Standard Products constructed four examples
at Mora/Mora in the period 1020 to 1030. The last 'Atlantic' to
be produced first flew in 1050 at Deneb.
A total of 794 ships were ultimately produced, of which
approximately 500 remain in service. Depending on progress in
current ship construction, and on the remain in service. Depending
on progress in current ship construction, and on the astrographic
region, the 'Atlantic' class heavy cruiser may be considered a
first line or a second line ship. They are being phased into
second line assignments by the Navy as rapidly as newer vessels can
be obtained.
Transfer: Approximately sixty examples of the 'Atlantic' class
have been transferred, sold, or disposed of to client states of the
Imperium. Recipients include several Vargr nations along the
Corridor, Aslan colonial governments allied with or friendly to the
Imperium, and many local human worlds within the Imperium. -
Supplement 9: Fighting Ships
The Atlantic figured heavily in an old Traveller's Digest
adventure having to do with stealing a fleet of 'Atlantic's out of
mothballs.
Original High Guard Design by Tim Brown, Frank Chadwick & Marc
Miller
Reprinted without permission (Don't kill me, Homer)
Scott Kellogg
Stephen D Smith USENET: [email removed]
BIX: sdsmith
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