Carronade Class System Strike Boat released !

[captainjack23]

Carronade Class SDB

Remulak-Lamaar Shipyards presents the Carronade class SDB, available to all Imperial recognized government, licensed Mercenary Units, and Foreign polities with a class B trade rating.

“When numbers count”

The Carronade is an no-frills, medium range heavy hitting defense boat. It is essentially a small, highly stealthed hull, life system and powerplant wrapped around a large fusion bay. It is designed to remain on station, powered down and invisible for up to two months at a time, and to engage enemies as part of a squadron swarm with a devastating Fusion beam attack.

The lancer specializes in swarm attacks, in-system logistics raiding and preventing strategic targets from being secured: refueling operations are especially hazardous in the presence of a squadron of Carronades. No intruder force will be able to ignore the potential of these boats, nor will they have an easy time avoiding significant damage if engaged. Simply as a force in being, the economical Carronade, when deployed in numbers, is guaranteed to have a higher damage/displacement ratio than most similarly sized SDBs.

In combat situations, the Carronade can rely on the stealth systems and sophisticated countermeasure systems to ensure that the enemy can’t hit what they can’t see.

The stealth coated hull , combined with a state of the art countermeasures suite and oversized computing resources allow it effective concealment, and the ability to stalk its prey undetected.
The solar panels can provide power when the main powerplant is powered down and extend endurance to up to six months.

The crew is supported by single stateroom assignment for extended comfort, and up to 38.5 Tons of supplies for the typical long term missions (using the optional 30ton drop pod).


Carronade Class System Defense Boat
Produced exclusively by Remulak-Lamaar Shipyards LLC, IDC

Carronade SDB Tech 12
                         dTon   MCr.
200dt crystaliron hull.         8.0
  Streamlined              .    0.8 (Hull 4  Struct 4)
  Stealth				    .	  20.0
  Self sealing			  .	   2.0
Cryst. Armor 4 pts 	  10.0	 1.6	
J drive 0		   	    .	   .
Mdrive  C				    5.0   12.0
P Plant        C	     10.0   24.0
Compact bridge		     7.5    1.1
Computer model 2Fib	   .	   2.4
Advanced sensors  	   3.0	   2.0
Countermeasure suite	  7.0	 6.0
Fuel 8 weeks: 	       24.0	  .
Lg. Fusion Bay-12	
                     	101.0   16.0
Triple turret 			  1.0	 1.0
Sandcaster, x 2		   .       0.5
Beam laser x1 		    .	    1.0
3xStaterooms
Pilot, 3x gunners, 
engineer		          12.0    1.5
Solar Panels		       1.0	 0.1
Docking Clamp (30 dT)    1.0    0.5
Cargo                   8.5      .
                       200.0  100.5/Single unit

Inexpensive to buy; expensive to fight.

 

[Rikki Tikki Traveller]

In your write up, you state that the crew gets individual staterooms, but you have a crew of 5 and only 3 staterooms.

Nice design though.

The Caliphate of Nesia is interested, but would like the option of using a Meson Gun and increased Maneuver (3gs is not enough for our needs).

 

[Patron Zero]

Carronade Class SDB

The crew is supported by single stateroom assignment for extended comfort, and up to 38.5 Tons of supplies for the typical long term missions (using the optional 30ton drop pod).

Nice design but I've always had 'issues' about dedicated staterooms for crew members serving on smaller sized naval vessels.

All due respect to those having served in this world's wet navies, surface ships and the submariners alike, can appreciate your need for personal space while on cruise, that acknowledged and accepted with high regard for your duty and service.

That said; I would believe a better use of such limited space would be the 'hot' bunk principle or simply Pullman style stacked accommodations for such a small crew.

A shared commons might offer more versatility on such a vessel and could serve as space for other purposes as such circumstances arise, triage for rescue-relief response to state one example., many others are possible.

Also utilizing smaller berthing would allow for said commons to be more spacious and provide above basic needs-generic shipboard services for those on such routine and fixed missions.

 

[Rikki Tikki Traveller]

I have often used the "Hot Rack" concept for the shared staterooms.

Using CJ Cherryh's idea of a Mainday/Alterday rotation of 12 hours, each person will have 12 hours alone in the stateroom. Retractable bunks provide each person with their own bed and some personal space.

MGT uses 3 8-hour watches, but I tend to use 4 6-hour watches.

Each "DAY" has 2 shifts of 6 hours. You stand watch 1 shift and do maintenance the other. Your 12 hours of off-time is spent on recreation and sleeping.

So, you have 1 captain, but 2 Command Duty Officers (or 2 XOs if you like). Each Shift has a Watch Officer in charge and various crew positions manned based on where you are.

Docked: Minimal watch. Probably 1 person roaming the ship as a security watch and that is it.

Maneuvering: Maximum watch. Full duty section, all stations occupied within 100D limit. Outside of 100D limit, a reduced sensor/astrogation/comms watch, but still have a pilot and engineers.

Jump Watch: 1 person on the bridge, people roaming the ship and an engineering section (PP and Jdrive are active and must be monitored).

Ships spend most of their time in Docked or Jump Watch conditions.

Only Battle Stations has the entire crew, mainday and alterday, up and working. Emergencies normally awaken the entire crew, but only the on-duty crew is expected to respond, the off-duty crew supports as required.

That is the Military version. Civilians operate with MUCH fewer people and may only have 1 person on watch during Jump for the entire ship.

 

[captainjack23]

In your write up, you state that the crew gets individual staterooms, but you have a crew of 5 and only 3 staterooms.

Nice design though.

The Caliphate of Nesia is interested, but would like the option of using a Meson Gun and increased Maneuver (3gs is not enough for our needs).

Unto his sanctified eminence, the gem of Nesia, Protector of the faith and the downtrodden, Champion of the just, Caliph R Tikkitavi,
From CEO Remulak Lamaar Shipyards, Mannilec Martinnu-Costarii
Marquis D'Remulak,Greetings.

Thank you for your interest in the Carronade class strikeboat produced here by Remulak-Lamaar shipyards. We will be happy to accommodate your needs, although a meson weapon bay will require certification of the possession of a class A3 weapons export license on the part of the government of the caliphate, or on behalf of your august self, if this is a personal purchase.

We do have variants of the basic Strikeboat with higher acceleration, although, obviously the price will vary from the standard model (depending on the option chosen). We do urge you to consider the standard model for both economy and effectiveness, and consider that it is designed for a stalking mode of engagement, rather than a more standard high speed assault; we feel that this tactical approach is more in keeping with the goals of system defence and force deterrence, although, obviously , if your needs or tactical plans differ, we can make every effort to accommodate them.

Please note that if a class A3 (or better) weapons export license is unavailable, we would be unable to provide a fully configured meson strikeboat at this time; however, in an unrelated note, we would point out that many systems feel that the TBL Flyt design makes an excellent logistic support boat for whatever system defense forces you decide to deploy; and it also exists in M4 & M5 variants.

Please also note that we are only bonded to sell weapons systems installed on ships, and should you find you need , say, a 100 ton meson bay, we would have to recommend another, largely unconnected, extra-imperial arms firm; such as Costarii Armaceuticals of Foreven "Because sometimes you need guns and drugs ! " which can provide excellent terms, and reliable, co-ordinated delivery.

 

[captainjack23]

Unto his Majesty, Calif R TikkiTrav, From Remulak-Lamaar shipyards, Tod Costrarii, Sales and Architectural planning consultant, greetings !

As per your design requests, we present for your perusal the Scirocco class System strike boat, a variant of the Caronnade class Strikeboat which we believe meets your stated design needs. It is armed with a T12 compact Heavy meson bay (Blastek Rt101 " Jr. Bugzapper"), is capable of M5, and has an endurance of 6 weeks at full power, or up to 24 with deployed solar panels in lurk mode.

SciroccoClass Fast System Strike Boat
Produced exclusively by Remulak-Lamaar Shipyards LLC, IDC

Scirocco SSB Tech 12
                         dTon   MCr.
200dt crystaliron hull.         8.0
  Streamlined              .    0.8 (Hull 4  Struct 4)
  Stealth				    .	  20.0
  Self sealing			  .	   2.0
Cryst. Armor 4 pts 	  10.0	 1.6	
J drive 0		   	    .	   .
Mdrive  E				    9.0   20.0
P Plant        E	     16.0   40.0
Compact bridge		     7.5    1.1
Computer model 2Fib	   .	   2.4
Advanced sensors  	   3.0	   2.0
Countermeasure suite	  7.0	 6.0
Fuel 6 weeks: 	       30.0	  .
Lg. Meson Bay-12	
                     	91.0   110.0
Triple turret 			  1.0	 1.0
Sandcaster, x 2		   .       0.5
Beam laser x1 		    .	    1.0
3xStaterooms
Pilot, 3x gunners, 
engineer		          12.0    1.5
Solar Panels		       1.0	 0.1
Docking Clamp (30 dT)    1.0    0.5
Cargo                   11.5      .
                       200.0  218.5/Single unit

Edit: Marketing dept input.

 

[rust]

While the Remulak-Lamaar Shipyards doubtless have excellent engineers,
their marketing staff seems to be somewhat less competent ... :?

I mean, they want to sell a Congreve Class to a Caliphate, instead of
renaming it, for example, a Saladin Class - not convincing, Marquis.

 

[captainjack23]

While the Remulak-Lamaar Shipyards doubtless have excellent engineers,
their marketing staff seems to be somewhat less competent ... :?

I mean, they want to sell a Congreve Class to a Caliphate, instead of
renaming it, for example, a Saladin Class - not convincing, Marquis.

What on earth are you talking about, Mein Herr ?

 

[rust]

"Congreve" has no emotional value for a ruler of a Caliphate, while "Sa-
ladin" is the name of a famous leader probably still known and revered
wherever someone calls a state a Caliphate.

Guess why the British named the armoured fighting vehicles they hoped
to sell to Saudi-Arabia and the Emirates "Saladin" and "Saracen", and
not "Jim" and "Jill" (or "Congreve").

 

[captainjack23]

"Congreve" has no emotional value for a ruler of a Caliphate, while "Sa-
ladin" is the name of a famous leader probably still known and revered
wherever someone calls a state a Caliphate.

Guess why the British named the armoured fighting vehicles they hoped
to sell to Saudi-Arabia and the Emirates "Saladin" and "Saracen", and
not "Jim" and "Jill" (or "Congreve").

{pssst. I only acted like I didn;t know what you were talking about 'cause I went back and obviously edited its name to read "Sirocco";It was an excellent point...sorry I wasn't clearer. }

 

[rust]

{pssst. I only acted like I didn;t know what you were talking about 'cause I went back and obviously edited its name to read "Sirocco";It was an excellent point...sorry I wasn't clearer. }

{oops, missed that - it was about 3 a.m. over here ... }

 

[atpollard]

MGT uses three 8-hour watches.

For ships of small crews and limited space, I suggest that the 2 ton stateroom per crewmember (based on a double occupancy 4 ton stateroom) be used for blocking out the crew 'living space' (including staterooms). Three 8-hour watches suggests that 1/3 of the crew is asleep, 1/3 is off-duty and 1/3 is at their stations at any time.

I would, therefore, provide 1 bunk (in a private room) for every 3 crew members. I have found that using real 'ship' and 'motorhome' accommodations, it is possible to fit a 'stateroom' in as little as 1 ton. For a ship with a crew of 5 or 6 (like the example) that would equate to 12 tons of 'crew area' (three staterooms). However, the ship could actually provide only two staterooms (of 1 ton each) for the two crewmen actually sleeping, 10 tons of 'common space' for the two crewmen 'off-duty' and the the 20 ton bridge for the two crewmen 'on duty'.

In the ship design data table, it is recorded as three staterooms (or six half-staterooms) and the difference is revealed only in the actual deckplans.

 

[Patron Zero]

I would, therefore, provide 1 bunk (in a private room) for every 3 crew members. I have found that using real 'ship' and 'motorhome' accommodations, it is possible to fit a 'stateroom' in as little as 1 ton.

This is pretty much how I have always viewed the berthing on smaller naval vessels, have also applied such to Scout-Couriers as example, to allow for larger shared 'public' areas.

I believe with smaller hulls of limited volume reasonable measures to reduce 'dead space' aboard ship are design one in said vessel's conception.