Post by Gravedust on Dec 21, 2010 20:39:25 GMT -8
Bulk: 210 | Empty Weight: 353.8 Tons | Max Power : 14,500 Hp | Firepower: 170 | Armor: 2040 | Crew: 30 | Cargo: 10 | Level Speed: 55.9 K/h | Overspeed:120 K/h | Evasion: 2.0 | Max Climb: 1,900 f/m | Max Range: 12,074 Km | Value: $604,400 | Total Rating:55,500 | Avg. Rating: 2,642 | 1.2
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One of the largest Midland Shipyards design to date, the Claymore was intended as an answer to Concordia's Goliath class Vessels. Unlike it's rival, however, the Claymore was constructed with less emphasis on heavy armor and armament and more on speed and maneuverability. While the Claymore is far from sprightly in any sense of the word, it does boast an impressive speed for it's size. The ship's power is derived from 5 large engines backed by two heavy boilers, and a complex cross-trans system that allows power shifting and power assist from one engine set to another. In terms of armament, the Claymore packs a considerable punch with two large fixed bow cannons and an array of 4 broadside cannons. The ship's rear is guarded by two more fixed cannons.
The ship also places heavy emphasis is on solid construction and reliability. Claymores have a well deserved reputation for being extremely tough and reliable, and most systems aboard ship have redundant backups or have been designed purposefully to reduce the possibility of failures even when heavily damaged. By all accounts the ship takes damage very well, and the task of bringing down a Claymore is far from an easy one. Additionally the ship is fitted with a number of escape hatches, so in the even that the ship is brought down, there is still a good chance that the crew can escape to safety. The Claymore also boasts spacious, very comfortable bunkrooms that can support a large crew.
Critics of the Claymore point out that it's single pressure tank and steam generating capacity can't keep up with the demands of both engines and cannons for very long. This leads many Captains to concentrate on either moving OR shooting, but not both at once. The accepted tactic for the Claymore is to use it's speed to aquire a good firing position, and then hover in place and hammer away at a target. Even then it may be necessary to 'rest' the ship between volleys of cannonfire.
Claymores see a considerable amount of use amongst independent nations and occasionally even large private groups as capital ships or ships of the line. Due to their speed and good protection they often see use as transport for important and notable figures. They also occasionally see use as assault ships due to their speed, protection and high crew capacity, though their size and cost discourage this somewhat.
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One of the largest Midland Shipyards design to date, the Claymore was intended as an answer to Concordia's Goliath class Vessels. Unlike it's rival, however, the Claymore was constructed with less emphasis on heavy armor and armament and more on speed and maneuverability. While the Claymore is far from sprightly in any sense of the word, it does boast an impressive speed for it's size. The ship's power is derived from 5 large engines backed by two heavy boilers, and a complex cross-trans system that allows power shifting and power assist from one engine set to another. In terms of armament, the Claymore packs a considerable punch with two large fixed bow cannons and an array of 4 broadside cannons. The ship's rear is guarded by two more fixed cannons.
The ship also places heavy emphasis is on solid construction and reliability. Claymores have a well deserved reputation for being extremely tough and reliable, and most systems aboard ship have redundant backups or have been designed purposefully to reduce the possibility of failures even when heavily damaged. By all accounts the ship takes damage very well, and the task of bringing down a Claymore is far from an easy one. Additionally the ship is fitted with a number of escape hatches, so in the even that the ship is brought down, there is still a good chance that the crew can escape to safety. The Claymore also boasts spacious, very comfortable bunkrooms that can support a large crew.
Critics of the Claymore point out that it's single pressure tank and steam generating capacity can't keep up with the demands of both engines and cannons for very long. This leads many Captains to concentrate on either moving OR shooting, but not both at once. The accepted tactic for the Claymore is to use it's speed to aquire a good firing position, and then hover in place and hammer away at a target. Even then it may be necessary to 'rest' the ship between volleys of cannonfire.
Claymores see a considerable amount of use amongst independent nations and occasionally even large private groups as capital ships or ships of the line. Due to their speed and good protection they often see use as transport for important and notable figures. They also occasionally see use as assault ships due to their speed, protection and high crew capacity, though their size and cost discourage this somewhat.