Crossroads Inc
08-05-2004, 03:34
The Minster of the Crossroads Armed Forces, General Rupert Plumbean
proudly oversaw the launch of the new Flagship for the entire Crossroads
Naval Armada. Dubbed the Edselon, the new Command battleship will be
replacing the aging ‘Chimera Class’ battleships as the lead offensive force
on the high seas. The Lord High CEO was also on hand at the launching.
“It’s a remarkable achievement, next to the ‘Mega Tank of Doom’ this is
the largest military project we have ever completed. It is also a proud
day for our Employees as the Edselon was also wholly built and designed
by our nation.
A party held aboard the new ships will be open to diplomats later this
evening.
---> http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=144064
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Picture found bellow.
http://www.geocities.com/crossroads_inc42/Stuff/battleship.html
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Basic Statistics:
251,210 Tonnes, 255,265 Tonnes Fully Loaded
Length
2176 Feet
Beam
265 Feet
Power plant/Propulsion:
4 Nuclear Reactors, 8 MATS Pods and 2 Hydro Thrusters
Max 850,000 Horsepower
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Weapon Systems:
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“Screecher Turrets”
The primary aspect of this weapon system is a 400lb Depleted Uranium
Shell. The shell has a Scram-Jet Jacket built into it so, once fired from the
20" Cannon, The Scram-Jet activates allowing it to do one of two options.
#1: Using a 'Solid' Uranium Shell, The Scram-Jet Fires early, adding its
speed to the speed from cannon shot, turning it into a fearsome Kinetic
Energy Weapon that can easily tear into other ships.
#2: Using a 'Warhead' Half Uranium Shell, The Scram-Jet waits until the
initial arch from the Cannon shot begins to derad, then fires. This will
almost Double the effective range of the shot, giving the opportunity to
Bombard targets well out of range of any conventional counter attack.
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Arsenal Multi Missile System:
The AMM system is a large sophisticated Missile system that can contain
500 missiles and 3 ICBM. The System is located under a massive
protective Dome on the prow of the ship. When activated, the dome splits
and retracts allowing the missiles to fire. The AMM system is specifically
designed for extreme long-range combat and as a first strike against
oncoming naval forces.
Mini Missile Turret System:
Designed for anti-air and anti-bomber combat. Turret mounted Missile
pods with 16 fast firing guided warhead, fires in volleys of two.
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Torpedo System
The ship is equiped with 12 quick Firing Torpedo Tubes. 8forward facing
and 4 Rear facing.
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On Anti-Missile Systems: (produced by Kazakhstania)
The KASHTAN Air Defence Gun/Missile System is intended to provide self-
defence for surface ships against high precision weapons (anti-ship and
anti-radar missiles, air bombs), fixed and rotary wing aircraft, as well as
to engage small sea and coastal targets.
The system is developed as a modular structure comprising a command
module and combat modules (from one to six, depending on ship
displacement). The command module ensures IFF procedures, target
acquisition and designation, and data generation for gun/missile fire.
The combat module comprises a gun/missile mount; radar and optical
control systems, a computing system, and power supply system. The
integrated multi-channel control system provides simultaneous multi-
target tracking in the radar and TV-optical modes. The firing turret mounts
two blocks of GSh-30K six-barrel automatic guns with link less feeding
system and autonomous evaporation-type cooling system, and two SAM
clusters.
The system also includes storing and reloading system to keep 32 SAMs in
container-launchers in ship's under-deck spaces. Reloading time for a
cluster of four SAMs does not exceed 1.5 min.
The KASHTAN system can be installed on ships with displacement greater
than 400 t.
Basic Characteristics
Engagement zone range, km:
Missiles: 1.5 ... 8
Guns: 0.5 ...1.5
Altitude, m from: 5 to 4,000
Maximum target speed,: m/s 600
Kill probability: 0.96 ... 0.98
Number of targets engaged simultaneously: up to 6
Rate of gun fire, rds/min: 10,000 ... 12,000
Cartridge types: 30 mm with HE-Frag and Frag-T projectiles
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Addition Systems
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Mobile Aquatic Tug Submarine or
M.A.T.S.
These are basically, Immensely powerful underwater tugs attached by
rotatable gimbals to the ships hull. The ship has eight MATS that are all
independently controlled by computer. The MATS in theory could let the
Massive Edselon rotate a complete 360 in a virtual zero turning radius.
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proudly oversaw the launch of the new Flagship for the entire Crossroads
Naval Armada. Dubbed the Edselon, the new Command battleship will be
replacing the aging ‘Chimera Class’ battleships as the lead offensive force
on the high seas. The Lord High CEO was also on hand at the launching.
“It’s a remarkable achievement, next to the ‘Mega Tank of Doom’ this is
the largest military project we have ever completed. It is also a proud
day for our Employees as the Edselon was also wholly built and designed
by our nation.
A party held aboard the new ships will be open to diplomats later this
evening.
---> http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=144064
********************************
Picture found bellow.
http://www.geocities.com/crossroads_inc42/Stuff/battleship.html
********************************
Basic Statistics:
251,210 Tonnes, 255,265 Tonnes Fully Loaded
Length
2176 Feet
Beam
265 Feet
Power plant/Propulsion:
4 Nuclear Reactors, 8 MATS Pods and 2 Hydro Thrusters
Max 850,000 Horsepower
********************************
Weapon Systems:
********************************
“Screecher Turrets”
The primary aspect of this weapon system is a 400lb Depleted Uranium
Shell. The shell has a Scram-Jet Jacket built into it so, once fired from the
20" Cannon, The Scram-Jet activates allowing it to do one of two options.
#1: Using a 'Solid' Uranium Shell, The Scram-Jet Fires early, adding its
speed to the speed from cannon shot, turning it into a fearsome Kinetic
Energy Weapon that can easily tear into other ships.
#2: Using a 'Warhead' Half Uranium Shell, The Scram-Jet waits until the
initial arch from the Cannon shot begins to derad, then fires. This will
almost Double the effective range of the shot, giving the opportunity to
Bombard targets well out of range of any conventional counter attack.
********************************
Arsenal Multi Missile System:
The AMM system is a large sophisticated Missile system that can contain
500 missiles and 3 ICBM. The System is located under a massive
protective Dome on the prow of the ship. When activated, the dome splits
and retracts allowing the missiles to fire. The AMM system is specifically
designed for extreme long-range combat and as a first strike against
oncoming naval forces.
Mini Missile Turret System:
Designed for anti-air and anti-bomber combat. Turret mounted Missile
pods with 16 fast firing guided warhead, fires in volleys of two.
********************************
Torpedo System
The ship is equiped with 12 quick Firing Torpedo Tubes. 8forward facing
and 4 Rear facing.
********************************
On Anti-Missile Systems: (produced by Kazakhstania)
The KASHTAN Air Defence Gun/Missile System is intended to provide self-
defence for surface ships against high precision weapons (anti-ship and
anti-radar missiles, air bombs), fixed and rotary wing aircraft, as well as
to engage small sea and coastal targets.
The system is developed as a modular structure comprising a command
module and combat modules (from one to six, depending on ship
displacement). The command module ensures IFF procedures, target
acquisition and designation, and data generation for gun/missile fire.
The combat module comprises a gun/missile mount; radar and optical
control systems, a computing system, and power supply system. The
integrated multi-channel control system provides simultaneous multi-
target tracking in the radar and TV-optical modes. The firing turret mounts
two blocks of GSh-30K six-barrel automatic guns with link less feeding
system and autonomous evaporation-type cooling system, and two SAM
clusters.
The system also includes storing and reloading system to keep 32 SAMs in
container-launchers in ship's under-deck spaces. Reloading time for a
cluster of four SAMs does not exceed 1.5 min.
The KASHTAN system can be installed on ships with displacement greater
than 400 t.
Basic Characteristics
Engagement zone range, km:
Missiles: 1.5 ... 8
Guns: 0.5 ...1.5
Altitude, m from: 5 to 4,000
Maximum target speed,: m/s 600
Kill probability: 0.96 ... 0.98
Number of targets engaged simultaneously: up to 6
Rate of gun fire, rds/min: 10,000 ... 12,000
Cartridge types: 30 mm with HE-Frag and Frag-T projectiles
********************************
Addition Systems
********************************
Mobile Aquatic Tug Submarine or
M.A.T.S.
These are basically, Immensely powerful underwater tugs attached by
rotatable gimbals to the ships hull. The ship has eight MATS that are all
independently controlled by computer. The MATS in theory could let the
Massive Edselon rotate a complete 360 in a virtual zero turning radius.
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