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- This article is about the K-1 "DropShuttle" class of small craft. For the DropShuttle type of spacecraft, see DropShuttle.
K-1 DropShuttle | |
Production information | |
Manufacturer | BBP Industries Brigadier Corporation Sacrado Industries Shipil Company |
Production Year | 2536[1] |
Use | DropShuttle |
Type (Shape) | Civilian Spheroid |
Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
Cost | 9,261,250 C-Bills |
Introduced | |
Technical specifications | |
Mass | 200 tons |
Structural Integrity | 6 |
Length | 28 |
Engine (Type) | Pratt & Whitney 400 |
Safe Thrust | 2 g |
Maximum Thrust | 3 g |
Fuel | 30 tons |
Burn Rate | 1.84 days[2] |
Armament |
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Armor | 21 tons standard |
Heat Sinks | 10 |
Crew | 4 |
Passengers | 6 |
BV (1.0) | 912[3] |
BV (2.0) | 1,146 |
Contents
Description[edit]
The spheroid counterpart to the KR-61 Long Range Shuttle, the K-1-class DropShuttle is technically a small craft and notably also the smallest space vehicle equipped with a Docking Collar for attaching to a JumpShip in the fashion of a DropShip (an unusual feature for a small craft; see Notes below).[4] [5] [2]
It should be noted that "DropShuttle" is a misnomer, as the K-1 is not a DropShuttle in the technical sense.
Originally designed in the Star League era when JumpShips were plentiful and passage aboard them frequent and inexpensive, the K-1 was used for "hops" to neighboring star systems. With the increasing rarity of JumpShips and travel aboard them at a premium since the early Succession Wars, the greater passenger and cargo capacity of regular DropShips has seen the K-1 DropShuttle relegated to the role other long range shuttles have.[4] The Clans are noted to still use the K-1 in its intended role. [5] [2]
A tiny booth is mentioned aboard the K-1 DropShuttle Columbus that serves as both the vessel's breakfast table and a midday workstation. It is unknown if this is a standard feature on K-1 type craft. Similarly, it is mentioned that the cramped cockpit features three seats.[6]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
Due to the long range of the craft, the K-1 is outfitted with a minimum of defensive weaponry consisting of single LRM-5 and medium laser mounted in the nose, another medium laser on each side, and a small and medium laser pointing directly aft. [5] [2]
The ship's hull is protected by 21 tons of standard armor, with a large portion of the armor focused in the bow with a lesser amount of the armor in the sides.[2]
Cargo[edit]
The K-1 features sixteen point five tons of cargo capacity and berths for six passengers in steerage compartment.[2]
Variants[edit]
Gallery[edit]
Original image of K-1 Dropshuttle from DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary
Image of K-1 from TRO:3057
Notes[edit]
- The implied ability of the K-1 to function as a small craft or alternatively as a DropShip for jump purposes technically violates game rules and unit construction rules; there is no established Quirk either for this unique feature (except arguably "Illegal Design"). Further, this dual nature would seem to go against existing rulings and explanations how K-F booms and hardpoints work.
A possible solution to the conundrum is the assumption that the K-1 does in fact not dock to a hardpoint like a DropShip does (with a K-F boom connection); instead, it just makes use of the standard docking adapter and is small enough to fit inside the jump bubble during a jump even without making any extra effort to extend the K-F field around itself.
- As of this writing, there is no updated BattleValue listed on Master Unit List.[8]
References[edit]
- ↑ MUL Online date for the K-1
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Technical Readout: 3057 Revised, p. 173 "K-1 DropShuttle"
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 197
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 DropShips and JumpShips: ComStar Intelligence Summary, p. 73 "K-1 Class DropShuttle"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Technical Readout: 3057 Revised, p. 175 "K-1 DropShuttle"
- ↑ Forgotten Worlds, Book One
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 198
- ↑ K-1 DropShuttle - No BV2 listed.