From: BDShatswell@a...
Date: Mon, 8 Nov 1999 23:46:44 EST
Subject: UNSC SDN-X designs using Beth's EFSB Heavy Beams Systems conversions
Hi gang! Using Beth's heavy beams rules below, I designed a few variants of the UN SDN-X and one of the SDN that I thought I would toss 'em out for you all to take a gander. Please let me know what you all think. If Armageddon Outfitters and I worked this out correctly, there should be twenty mass unaccounted for. (Beth I assumed the HBPs were single arc.) This accounts for one class 4 heavy beam capacitor (12 mass, 36 points) and four F-arc projectors on the wings (8 mass, 24 points). I wanted the UNSC ships to stand out. The heavy beams seemed appropriate for the organization that designed the pulse torpedo. Going with the general flow of things, the SDN loses two thrust and the cargo capacity of the SDN-X. I built all the variants with strong hulls. I couldn't see a reason why not. This could reflect state-of-the-art construction and/or redundancy. I wanted the ships to have staying power. If this ain't how to get it, clue me in please. I made the inference that the UNSC oftentimes is geared toward self-reliance--even when supported by large national fleets. I don't see one of these running around alone unless it is running home (ala B-10 from SFB, I can't remember the scenario details). I didn't give all the variants advanced EW systems because I presumed the UNSC has dedicated EW cruisers. Anyone have some ideas what those would look like? Thanks, Bill *+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+* UN SDN-X Hull Displacement 251 Point Cost 743 (+60 for HBS) Unallocated Mass 20 (used by HBS) Ship Type Military Hull Strength Strong (25/25/25/25) Hull Armor 8 Streamlining None Thrust 4 FTL Capable Passive Sensors Active Sensors Basic ECM None ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --------- Fire Control System (4) PDS (6) ADFC (1) Fighter Bay (2) Empty Bay Heavy Beam Capacitor class-4 Heavy Beam Projector / F Heavy Beam Projector / F Heavy Beam Projector / F Heavy Beam Projector / F Beam / 2 FP F AP Beam / 2 F FS AS Beam / 2 FP F FS Beam / 1 FP F FS AP A AS Beam / 1 FP F FS AP A AS Beam / 1 FP F FS AP A AS Beam / 1 FP F FS AP A AS Cargo Space H2 H2 H2 H2 *+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+* UN SDN-X Hull Displacement 251 Point Cost 743 (+60 for HBS) Unallocated Mass 20 (used by HBS) Ship Type Military Hull Strength Strong (25/25/25/25) Hull Armor 8 Streamlining None Thrust 4 FTL Capable Passive Sensors Active Sensors Basic ECM None ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --------- Fire Control System (4) PDS (6) ADFC (1) Heavy Beam Capacitor class-4 Heavy Beam Projector / F Heavy Beam Projector / F Heavy Beam Projector / F Heavy Beam Projector / F Beam / 2 FP F AP Beam / 2 F FS AS Beam / 2 FP F FS Beam / 1 FP F FS AP A AS Beam / 1 FP F FS AP A AS Beam / 1 FP F FS AP A AS Beam / 1 FP F FS AP A AS Cargo Space H2 H2 H2 H2 SML (2) SM Magazine Cap: 12 (6 / 4 ER salvos) *+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+* UN SDN-X Hull Displacement 251 Point Cost 781 (+60 for HBS) Unallocated Mass 20 (used by HBS) Ship Type Military Hull Strength Strong (25/25/25/25) Hull Armor 8 Streamlining None Thrust 4 FTL Capable Passive Sensors Active Sensors Superior ECM Individual ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --------- Fire Control System (4) PDS (6) ADFC (1) Heavy Beam Capacitor class-4 Heavy Beam Projector / F Heavy Beam Projector / F Heavy Beam Projector / F Heavy Beam Projector / F Beam / 2 FP F AP Beam / 2 F FS AS Beam / 2 FP F FS Beam / 1 FP F FS AP A AS Beam / 1 FP F FS AP A AS Beam / 1 FP F FS AP A AS Beam / 1 FP F FS AP A AS Cargo Space H2 H2 H2 H2 SML (2) SM Magazine Cap: 8 (4 / 2 ER salvos) *+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+* UN SDN Hull Displacement 170 Point Cost 554 (+60 for HBS) Unallocated Mass 20 (used by HBS) Ship Type Military Hull Strength Strong (17/17/17/17) Hull Armor 8 Streamlining None Thrust 2 FTL Capable Passive Sensors Active Sensors Superior ECM Individual ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --------- Fire Control System (4) PDS (6) ADFC (1) Heavy Beam Capacitor class-4 Heavy Beam Projector / F Heavy Beam Projector / F Heavy Beam Projector / F Heavy Beam Projector / F Beam / 2 FP F AP Beam / 2 F FS AS Beam / 2 FP F FS Beam / 1 FP F FS AP A AS Beam / 1 FP F FS AP A AS Beam / 1 FP F FS AP A AS Beam / 1 FP F FS AP A AS SML (2) SM Magazine Cap: 8 (4 / 2 ER salvos) *+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+* In a message dated 11/07/1999 6:22:04 PM Central Standard Time, > beth.fulton@marine.csiro.au writes: > Heavy Beams