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StarCommander_One-Eye
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So what is the largest Dropship? is it any good?
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| Posted: 27-Sep-2004 06:43 Post subject: RE: Biggest DropShip |
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Behemoth class dropship, 100,000 tons.
IIRC it's a cargo dropship. "Good" depends on what you do with it.
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| Posted: 27-Sep-2004 12:01 Post subject: RE: Biggest DropShip |
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Isn't the Behemoth Dropship the one that rarely makes planetfall (more of a space-bound transport)?
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StarCommander_One-Eye
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| Posted: 27-Sep-2004 15:16 Post subject: RE: Biggest DropShip |
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100,00 tons.Big boy."good" means Mech space/and or vehicle and Infantry space.I tend to only use Large Dropships for City takings by hot dropping assaults into them.
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Erenon
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| Posted: 27-Sep-2004 17:13 Post subject: RE: Biggest DropShip |
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On 2004-09-27 12:01, Havoc~Ronin wrote:
Isn't the Behemoth Dropship the one that rarely makes planetfall (more of a space-bound transport)?
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If i remember right, it can't even enter a planet's atmosphere. Dropship here sounds wrong.... it's just a cargoship.
On another note. Bigger isn't always better
[ This Message was edited by: Erenon on 2004-09-27 17:14 ]
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| Posted: 27-Sep-2004 17:30 Post subject: RE: Biggest DropShip |
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You are correct, the dropship's structure cannot handle any planetary gravity and will be crushed if subjected to it. It uses a large fleet of cargo shuttles to move goods from orbit to surface.
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| Posted: 27-Sep-2004 18:29 Post subject: RE: Biggest DropShip |
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I see.So The behemoth cannot land on a planet.....thats a downside.Whats the largest DropShip the lands on a planet?
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| Posted: 27-Sep-2004 19:21 Post subject: RE: Biggest DropShip |
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The mammoth. Another Cargo Hauler. Its about half the size of a Behemoth.
I believe that a Behemoth was once used to take out a warship by ramming...
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| Posted: 28-Sep-2004 05:25 Post subject: RE: Biggest DropShip |
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Thats epic...a dropship taking out a warship.Awsome.Mammoth Class.Another big boy.Half the size? Thats still massive.
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| Posted: 28-Sep-2004 07:29 Post subject: RE: Biggest DropShip |
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If you are looking for something that can combat assault a LZ, then a Mammoth might be a tad vulnerable. I think the Fortress is the largest combat assault capable dropship ( please correct me if I am wrong). It would ruin your day if you planned a major asault, amassed the mechs, vehicles and troops, and briefed your command staff on the plan only to have your big lumbering cargo ship taken out by a few PPC hits.
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| Posted: 28-Sep-2004 08:07 Post subject: RE: Biggest DropShip |
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On 2004-09-28 05:25, StarCommander_One-Eye wrote:
Mammoth Class.Another big boy.Half the size? Thats still massive.
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52,000 tons. 
Speed 3/5
6 officers, 27 crew, 2 gunners.
2 cargo bays, both at 18,630 tons w. 3 doors.
1 small craft bay w. 4 small craft, 4 doors.
6 escape pods.
Cost 450-460 million C-bills.
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| Posted: 28-Sep-2004 16:37 Post subject: RE: Biggest DropShip |
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Im not planning on using a mammoth even if i had one.I am just curious as to the largest Dropship that can Land on a planet.I use OVerlords for Heavy assaults, and unions and confeds for lighter attacks.
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| Posted: 28-Sep-2004 22:53 Post subject: RE: Biggest DropShip |
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How about stuffing a Mammoth with explosives? I'm sure House Kurita could find a motivated crew for a suicide attack on a clanner target. 
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| Posted: 29-Sep-2004 00:02 Post subject: RE: Biggest DropShip |
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We sure can.. there's always penal troops...
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Erenon
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| Posted: 29-Sep-2004 07:32 Post subject: RE: Biggest DropShip |
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Here's a suggestion one-eye.
Read up a little more about battletech and the universe.. there are many sites up there can help.
Take a look at Mordel's links.
Classic Battletech's site should be able to fill you in on most of the basic history while www.mechground.com/battletech.ca can fill you in on most of the TRO info along with their fluff.
Much better than continually asking questions.
Like the techies always say.. RTFM
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