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C# Aurora => C# Bureau of Design => Topic started by: xenoscepter on May 27, 2020, 10:40:39 PM

Title: Some Assorted Fighters, Magneto-Plasma / Composite
Post by: xenoscepter on May 27, 2020, 10:40:39 PM

Longspear Class Fighter

Longspear Class Fighter (P)      500 tons       21 Crew       85.4 BP       TCS 10    TH 40    EM 0
4003 km/s      Armour 1-5       Shields 0-0       HTK 3      Sensors 1/1/0/0      DCR 0      PPV 5
Maint Life 1.90 Years     MSP 40    AFR 100%    IFR 1.4%    1YR 14    5YR 215    Max Repair 27.4 MSP
Lieutenant Commander    Control Rating 1   
Intended Deployment Time: 3 days    Morale Check Required    

Magneto-plasma Drive  EP40.00 (1)    Power 40.0    Fuel Use 140.0%    Signature 40.00    Explosion 10%
Fuel Capacity 5,000 Litres    Range 1.3 billion km (3 days at full power)

Particle Beam-2 (1)    Range 60,000km     TS: 4,003 km/s     Power 5-5    ROF 5        2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beam Fire Control R64-TS4000 (1)     Max Range: 64,000 km   TS: 4,000 km/s     27 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stellarator Fusion Reactor R5-PB20 (1)     Total Power Output 5    Exp 10%

Active Search Sensor AS1-R1 (1)     GPS 1     Range 1.3m km    MCR 113.5k km    Resolution 1
Thermal Sensor TH0.1-1.1 (1)     Sensitivity 1.1     Detect Sig Strength 1000:  8.3m km
EM Sensor EM0.1-1.1 (1)     Sensitivity 1.1     Detect Sig Strength 1000:  8.3m km

This design is classed as a Fighter for production, combat and planetary interaction

*Beam ranges given are for targets moving 8,000 km/s at a range of 30,000 km
Techs:

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--- The Longspear is a class of Beam Fighter which mounts a Strength-2 Particle Beam. The class suffers from poor endurance with only three days of fuel and life support. The Longspear Class also suffers from an overall low top speed, clocking in at a meager 4,003 km/s for it's 125 Ton Magneto-Plasma Engine. The craft's weapon and drive alone account for nearly all it's weight, with 75% of the total mass being dedicated to these systems. A further 25% of the ship's mass is dedicated to sensors, fuel and maintenance supplies. Currently I am unsure what, if any, role the Longspear might fulfill as the entire goal of the design was to fit a Particle Beam onto a Fighter-Sized vessel... and not much more than that. Improvements could be made by removing the EM and Thermal Passive Sensors, as they are included for Role-Play purposes; All ships in my current game require at least one of each type of passive sensor, each with a strength of at least one, if they mount any active sensor systems. CIWS and missile mounted sensors are excluded, if you were wondering.

Knife Class Scout Fighter

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Knife class Scout Fighter (P)      125 tons       5 Crew       31.9 BP       TCS 2    TH 25    EM 0
10034 km/s      Armour 1-2       Shields 0-0       HTK 1      Sensors 1/1/0/0      DCR 0      PPV 0.5
Maint Life 6.48 Years     MSP 20    AFR 25%    IFR 0.3%    1YR 1    5YR 12    Max Repair 12.48 MSP
Lieutenant Commander    Control Rating 1   
Intended Deployment Time: 0.5 days    Morale Check Required    

Magneto-plasma Drive  EP24.96 (1)    Power 25.0    Fuel Use 1314.13%    Signature 24.96    Explosion 19%
Fuel Capacity 5,000 Litres    Range 0.6 billion km (15 hours at full power)

Gauss Cannon R200-8.00 (1x2)    Range 20,000km     TS: 10,034 km/s     Accuracy Modifier 8.00%     RM 20,000 km    ROF 5        1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beam Fire Control R22-TS10000 (1)     Max Range: 21,760 km   TS: 10,000 km/s     25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Active Search Sensor AS1-R1 (1)     GPS 1     Range 1.9m km    MCR 168.4k km    Resolution 1
EM Sensor EM0.1-1.1 (1)     Sensitivity 1.1     Detect Sig Strength 1000:  8.3m km
Thermal Sensor TH0.1-1.1 (1)     Sensitivity 1.1     Detect Sig Strength 1000:  8.3m km

This design is classed as a Fighter for production, combat and planetary interaction

*Beam ranges given are for targets moving 20,000 km/s at a range of 11,000 km
Techs:

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--- This class is regarded as a Scout Fighter, but it is less of a fighter and more of scout. The Knife is so named due to the fact that it's sole armament, a meager twenty five ton Gauss Cannon, is the space-borne equivalent of a pocket knife: better than nothing, but only just. It's not all bad news with the Knife Class though as the craft's engine, while itself small, comprises a full third of the vessel's total weight. Likewise, while the ship's singular Gauss Cannon is as small as can be had, it accounts for a solid fifth of the mass of this ship. The Knife exhibits adequate speed for a fighter-sized ship, and despite the name is quite well-armed for it's size. A small sensors package and extremely short range limit the usefulness of this ship, a fact that is offset by it's ability to be housed in a Small Boat Bay.

--- I designed this ship to afford myself two things: a tiny scout for short range "go and see" missions, and a tiny PD ship for when I need just that little extra push. The Knife, ever true to it's name, manages to fulfill both of those those roles adequately. Like it's namesake, the Knife is a tool more than a weapon, and it's effectiveness depends just as much on when it's applied as how. That said, it's sensor suite is paltry, barely enough to justify it's designation as a "Scout" while it's armament is equally unfit for a "fighter". What sets this ship apart from either is that it has both functions all while being small and fast. It pays for this with range and capability, where a dedicated ship could be more effective in on role or the other for less mass, better range, more speed or all three. What makes the Knife useful is that it's all rolled into one, and if a navy has no need of that then this ship is just another Useless Rocket...

Claymore Class Assault Fighter

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Claymore Class Assault Fighter (P)      500 tons       18 Crew       106.8 BP       TCS 10    TH 80    EM 0
8015 km/s      Armour 1-5       Shields 0-0       HTK 2      Sensors 2/2/0/0      DCR 0      PPV 3.79
Maint Life 2.91 Years     MSP 60    AFR 100%    IFR 1.4%    1YR 10    5YR 157    Max Repair 40.00 MSP
Magazine 5.25    
Lieutenant Commander    Control Rating 1   
Intended Deployment Time: 2.5 days    Morale Check Required    

Magneto-plasma Drive  EP80.00 (1)    Power 80.0    Fuel Use 791.96%    Signature 80.00    Explosion 20%
Fuel Capacity 38,000 Litres    Range 1.7 billion km (59 hours at full power)

10cm Railgun V30/C3 (1x4)    Range 30,000km     TS: 8,015 km/s     Power 3-3     Accuracy Modifier 100%     RM 30,000 km    ROF 5        1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beam Fire Control R32-TS8000 (1)     Max Range: 32,000 km   TS: 8,000 km/s     25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stellarator Fusion Reactor R3-PB20 (1)     Total Power Output 3    Exp 10%

Size 5.25 Box Launcher (1)     Missile Size: 5.25    Hangar Reload 114 minutes    MF Reload 19 hours
Missile Fire Control FC27-R125 (1)     Range 27.1m km    Resolution 125
Claymore ASM (1)    Speed: 18,286 km/s    End: 24.2m     Range: 26.5m km    WH: 9    Size: 5.25    TH: 79/47/23

Active Search Sensor AS27-R125 (1)     GPS 1050     Range 27.1m km    Resolution 125
Active Search Sensor AS1-R1 (1)     GPS 1     Range 1.9m km    MCR 168.4k km    Resolution 1
EM Sensor EM0.2-2.2 (1)     Sensitivity 2.2     Detect Sig Strength 1000:  11.7m km
Thermal Sensor TH0.2-2.2 (1)     Sensitivity 2.2     Detect Sig Strength 1000:  11.7m km

Missile to hit chances are vs targets moving at 3000 km/s, 5000 km/s and 10,000 km/s

This design is classed as a Fighter for production, combat and planetary interaction

*Beam ranges given are for targets moving 16,000 km/s at a range of 16,000 km
Techs:

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--- The Claymore Class is designated as an Assault Fighter, which is my equivalent of a Multi-Role Fighter. Flexible, adaptable and capable; the Claymore is armed with a 10cm Railgun and a single Box Launcher. The craft's 8,015km/s top speed is provided by a single 125-Ton Magneto-Plasma engine which itself accounts for 25% of the ship's overall mass. This engine has been further enhanced to output thrust equal to 200% compared to a Magneto-Plasma engine with equivalent mass. A sizable allocation of fuel still leaves the Claymore with a relatively short range despite the fact that the fuel alone composes more than 10% of the ship's weight. A comprehensive sensor and fire control package allows the Claymore to engage a variety of targets while eight tons of maintenance supplies help to keep it in the fight.

--- The Claymore ASM is a roughly thirteen ton missile with over nine tons of it's weight dedicated to it's warhead and propulsion system. One and quarter tons comprise the missile's dedicated maneuvering systems, while a further two and half tons is given over to fuel for the weapon's thirsty engines. The output of the propulsion system has been pushed to the absolute limit, generating thrust equal to an engine four times as large as itself. It is capable of out at striking targets from a comfortable range with modest accuracy and forms the principal armament of the Claymore Class Assault Fighter, with the craft's missile fire control and attending active sensor being geared for the engagement of ships massing six thousand two-hundred and fifty tons.

--- I designed this vessel to act as my mainstay fighter, to be deployed in nearly every role that a fighter could fulfill. Although I have intentions of deploying specialized fighter craft, I intend to have the Claymore form the backbone of my fighter corps. At the Magneto-Plasma tech level, this fighter could be considered quite slow if compared against other fighters, however it does enjoy a comfortable edge against enemy fighters at Ion tech and is still very capable of running down larger ships at equal tech level. The M-FCS, Active Sensor, and Box Launcher account for only ~14% of the vessel's cost, meaning it can be refitted as technology advances, or to mount systems better suited for Anti-Fighter work.

Title: Re: Some Assorted Fighters, Magneto-Plasma / Composite
Post by: vorpal+5 on May 28, 2020, 09:26:02 AM

I very much like the mission and role description, perhaps even more than the actual stats! Thanks. If you fancy doing more classes, I certainly can learn from them.

Title: Re: Some Assorted Fighters, Magneto-Plasma / Composite
Post by: liveware on June 01, 2020, 02:03:06 PM

That Knife fighter is pretty interesting. I've always designed fighters on the heavier end of the allowed tonnage due to technological restrictions. However I've finally survived long enough in a recent campaign to reach high enough tech levels that a smaller fighter might be practical. Additionally, my current best fighter design is a 500 ton gauss fighter, similar to your Knife.

Thanks for sharing!

Title: Re: Some Assorted Fighters, Magneto-Plasma / Composite
Post by: liveware on June 01, 2020, 07:51:28 PM

FWIW, here is the 500 ton gauss fighter previously mentioned:

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Barracuda-G class Fighter      500 tons       21 Crew       167.2 BP       TCS 10    TH 175    EM 0
17533 km/s      Armour 3-5       Shields 0-0       HTK 3      Sensors 0/0/0/0      DCR 0      PPV 3
Maint Life 12.82 Years     MSP 232    AFR 8%    IFR 0.1%    1YR 3    5YR 39    Max Repair 87.5 MSP
Lieutenant    Control Rating 1   
Intended Deployment Time: 0.3 days    Morale Check Required    

Chaimberlin-Sherman Internal Fusion Drive  EP175.00 (1)    Power 175    Fuel Use 1002.23%    Signature 175    Explosion 25%
Fuel Capacity 15,000 Litres    Range 0.5 billion km (8 hours at full power)

Chaimberlin-Sherman Gauss Cannon R300-50.0 (1x4)    Range 30,000km     TS: 17,533 km/s     Accuracy Modifier 50.0%     RM 30,000 km    ROF 5        1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0
Chaimberlin-Sherman Beam Fire Control R32-TS16000 (50%) (1)     Max Range: 32,000 km   TS: 16,000 km/s     90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0

This design is classed as a Fighter for production, combat and planetary interaction

And here is another variant I developed with different priorities in mind:

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Barracuda-G3 class Fighter      500 tons       23 Crew       156.2 BP       TCS 10    TH 150    EM 0
15003 km/s      Armour 1-5       Shields 0-0       HTK 4      Sensors 0/0/0/0      DCR 0      PPV 5
Maint Life 4.41 Years     MSP 79    AFR 20%    IFR 0.3%    1YR 7    5YR 98    Max Repair 75 MSP
Lieutenant    Control Rating 1   
Intended Deployment Time: 0.3 days    Morale Check Required    

Chaimberlin-Sherman Internal Fusion Drive  EP150.00 (1)    Power 150    Fuel Use 1082.53%    Signature 150    Explosion 25%
Fuel Capacity 10,000 Litres    Range 0.3 billion km (6 hours at full power)

Chaimberlin-Sherman Gauss Cannon R300-85.00 (1x4)    Range 30,000km     TS: 15,003 km/s     Accuracy Modifier 85.00%     RM 30,000 km    ROF 5        1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0
Chaimberlin-Sherman Beam Fire Control R32-TS16000 (50%) (1)     Max Range: 32,000 km   TS: 16,000 km/s     90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0

This design is classed as a Fighter for production, combat and planetary interaction

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C# Aurora => C# Bureau of Design => Topic started by: xenoscepter on May 27, 2020, 10:40:39 PM