Class/Model/Name: |
Black Lion Battlecruiser (3057) |
Tech: |
Inner Sphere / 2691 |
Vessel Type: |
WarShip |
Rules: |
Level 3, Standard design |
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Mass: |
802,000 tons |
Inner Sphere / 2691: |
ExoSteel C-180 |
K-F Drive System: |
KF King IX |
Length: |
772 meters |
Sail Diameter: |
1,433 meters |
Power Plant: |
Carston Pegasus Standard
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Safe Thrust: |
3 |
Maximum Thrust: |
5 |
Armor Type: |
Grumman 900 Lamellor Ferro-carbide |
Armament:
18 Scarborough-30 Series NAC/30
8 White Shark
6 Barracuda
32 Imperator-20 NAC/20
Manufacturer: Boeing Interstellar
Communications System: Needham Aerostar
Targeting & Tracking System: Needham OmniSystem IV
Overview:
The Black Lion battlecruiser entered service with the SLDF in 2691. Although it weighed slightly more than 800,000 tons, the Black Lion could outmaneuver most transports and was capable of 2.5 Gs of acceleration. However, the size and complexity of the Black Lion's drive system made it very difficult to maintain, which reduced the vessel's military value somewhat.
Despite that shortcoming, the Black Lion's superior speed, armaments and armor made them a popular choice to head naval battle groups. Although the Black Lion's lack of energy weapons has often been cited as a weakness, the vessel proved quite effective during the Reunification War and later during Kerensky's liberation of Terra. Despite these successes, the Black Lion remained vulnerable to fighter attack like most WarShips, and many were destroyed during the long campaign. In fact, less than a dozen Black Lion Class WarShips survived to accompany the Exodus fleet.
Several Black Lions have been observed in the Inner Sphere, operating as Galaxy flagships. These Clan versions have been modified with hull-sealant units, lithium-fusion battery systems, and Lamellor ferro-carbide armor. Most Clan Lions replace the three-fighter squadrons carried by the Star League variant with two Stars of OmniFighters.
Notable Vessels & Crews:
Clan Vessels:
Blood Spirits - Rocinante
Ghost Bears - Bear's Den
Jade Falcons - Jade Aerie, White Aerie, Blue Aerie
Nova Cats - Severen Leroux (ex-Thunderbolt)
Smoke Jaguars - Streaking Mist (Whereabouts unknown)
Star Adders - Admiral William S. Preston
Wolf - Stealthy Kill, Blood Drinker
WiE - Implacable
Inner Sphere Vessels:
Comstar - Blake's Strength
FWL - Xanthos (3062)
Old Star League Vessels:
Nelson (recovered FWL - Xanthos)
Tripitz
Black Lion
Michael Norman (D - Exodus Civil War)
Class/Model/Name: |
Black Lion Battlecruiser (3057) |
Mass: |
802,000 tons |
Equipment: |
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Mass |
Power Plant: |
Standard |
144,360.00 |
K-F Hyperdrive: |
Compact (Integrity = 17) |
362,905.00 |
Lithium Fusion Battery: |
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8,020.00 |
Jump Sail: |
(Integrity = 4) |
70.00 |
Structural Integrity: |
75 |
60,150.00 |
Safe Thrust: |
3 |
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Maximum Thrust: |
5 |
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Heat Sinks: |
1,837 Double |
1,255.00 |
Fuel & Fuel Pumps: |
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1,000.00 |
Bridge & Controls: |
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2,005.00 |
Armor Factor: |
974 Lamellor Ferro-carbide |
926.00 |
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Armor Value |
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(Capital Scale) |
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Fore: |
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151 |
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Fore Left / Right:
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168 / 168 |
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Aft Left / Right: |
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168 / 168 |
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Aft: |
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151 |
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Equipment & Options: |
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Cargo: |
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Bay 1: |
Fighters (20) with 4 doors |
3,000.00 |
Bay 2: |
Small Craft (10) with 2 doors |
2,000.00 |
Bay 3: |
Cargo (1) with 1 door |
60,501.00 |
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DropShip Capacity: |
4 Docking Hardpoints |
4,000 |
Grav Decks: |
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Grav Deck #1: |
(65-meter diameter) |
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Grav Decks: |
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Grav Deck #2: |
(85-meter diameter) |
50 |
Escape Pods: |
20 (7 tons each) |
140 |
Crew and Passengers: |
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35 Officers (46 minimum) |
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0.00 |
173 Crew (170 minimum) |
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0.00 |
90 Bay Personnel |
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0.00 |
Weapons & Equipment: |
Loc |
SRV |
MRV |
LRV |
ERV |
Heat |
Mass |
2 NAC/30(46 rounds) |
Nose |
60 |
60 |
60 |
-- |
200 |
7,037.00 |
2 NAC/30(46 rounds) |
Nose |
60 |
60 |
60 |
-- |
200 |
7,037.00 |
4 White Shark(40 msls) |
FL/R |
12 |
12 |
12 |
12 |
120 |
4,160.00 |
1 Barracuda(10 msls) |
FL/R |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
20 |
780.00 |
2 NAC/30(44 rounds) |
FL/R |
60 |
60 |
60 |
-- |
400 |
14,072.00 |
2 NAC/30(44 rounds) |
FL/R |
60 |
60 |
60 |
-- |
400 |
14,072.00 |
3 NAC/20(36 rounds) |
L/RBS |
60 |
60 |
60 |
-- |
360 |
15,030.00 |
3 NAC/20(36 rounds) |
L/RBS |
60 |
60 |
60 |
-- |
360 |
15,030.00 |
2 NAC/20(24 rounds) |
L/RBS |
40 |
40 |
40 |
-- |
240 |
10,020.00 |
1 Barracuda(10 msls) |
L/RBS |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
20 |
780.00 |
3 NAC/20(39 rounds) |
AL/R |
60 |
60 |
60 |
-- |
360 |
15,032.00 |
3 NAC/20(39 rounds) |
AL/R |
60 |
60 |
60 |
-- |
360 |
15,032.00 |
2 NAC/20(26 rounds) |
AL/R |
40 |
40 |
40 |
-- |
240 |
10,022.00 |
1 Barracuda(10 msls) |
AL/R |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
20 |
780.00 |
2 NAC/30(44 rounds) |
Aft |
60 |
60 |
60 |
-- |
200 |
7,036.00 |
2 NAC/30(44 rounds) |
Aft |
60 |
60 |
60 |
-- |
200 |
7,036.00 |
2 NAC/30(44 rounds) |
Aft |
60 |
60 |
60 |
-- |
200 |
7,036.00 |
TOTALS: |
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3,900 |
802,000.00 |
Tons Left: |
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.00 |
Calculated Factors: |
Total Cost: |
15,178,698,000 C-Bills |
Battle Value: |
247,597 |
Cost per BV: |
61,304.05 |
Weapon Value: |
99,515 (Ratio = .40) |
Damage Factors: |
SRDmg = 10,510; MRDmg = 10,510; LRDmg = 8,295; ERDmg = 3,216 |
Maintenance Point Value: |
MPV = 561,366 (70,786 Structure, 195,550 Life Support, 295,030 Weapons) |
Support Points: |
SP = 460,575 (82% of MPV) |
BattleForce2: |
(Not applicable) |