-Rome-
15-05-2006, 02:59
A GREAT DAY IN ROMAN HISTORY
It is true, the Collosus-class Submersible Carrier is the most advanced warship in Lemuria. The problem was that even information given to individuals authorized to know about class often had many misconceptions. This is partially due to the extreme secrecy it was built under. The vessel is mainly an aircraft carrier although it does carry a surprisingly large number of troops. Most amphibious roles were carried out by surface vessels. The vessels had advanced stealth systems but did not have any special cloaking device. The reality was that the Collosus was relatively easy to detect due to its huge size. The size of the Collosus meant that it needed every advanced stealth feature available to make it not instantly detectable. The carrier was also very expensive to construct which Congress decided to authorize surface "Stealth" carriers instead of authorizing more submersible carriers. Most of the stories that surround the survival of the vessel are mostly correct but much of the information about the features of the vessel are not.
Instead of being designed like a conventional aircraft carrier, the Collosus used a novel design idea. Putting a superstructure to one side of the vessel would completely unbalance it while operating underwater. The only two options is to build the vessel with a retractable superstructure or build the vessel with two flight decks and a central superstructure. Instead of a retractable superstructure, which some original design ideas of the Collosus used, the Roman carrier is built much like you would expect two carriers (one a mirror image of the other) combined in the middle. The vessel has two flight decks with one on either side of the vessel. The superstructure of the vessel is in the middle of the vessel and most weapon systems are mounted on the super structure. Behind the superstructure are the elevators to the main hanger. The vessel has a rounded bow much like most submarines. The whole design is streamlined to reduce drag.
The Collosus is extremely heavily armed. The reason behind this was because the vessel was expected to operate more independent than surface carriers. It was expected that the ship would have only a few submarines as escort. All weapon systems are either fully flush with the deck or are in retractable mounts. The vessel has two heavy Ion pulse cannons with one mounted forward of main superstructure and the other aft of the main superstructure. Located on the sides of the superstructure are six laser CIWS mounts. These are designed to be able to be used underwater as well as on the surface and are useful against torpedoes although at a reduced range underwater. In the front and rear of the vessel are four torpedo tubes. The vessel is so large is was decided that it would need aft firing torpedo tubes as well as forward firing tubes. The vessel has cruise missile launchers in the bow behind the torpedo tubes. It was expected that these would be used against defenses before fighters arrived over their targets. Mounted on either side of the hull are two counter missile launchers which fire medium range missiles.
Much discussion has been centered around the stealth field system the vessel is suppose to carry. In fact, no such system exists. Instead the vessel used mostly conventional means of quieting the vessel including using rubber sonar absorbing layers.
The Collosus is far larger than any previous carrier class and carries a huge number of aircraft. Aircraft include the ASF-2 Fabius Air Superiority Fighter, F/CB-2A "Faustus" fighters, and a few support aircraft. A total of over 200 aircraft are carried. The flight deck is designed so old style aircraft requiring catapults can be operated off the flight deck as well. In addition to aircraft, the Collosus carries Armored Combatpods, ground troops, and a number of armored vehicles. While underwater, the vessel can launch as many as forty power armors per minute.
Like most carriers, the Collosus carries an advanced hospital to support troops in the field. The medical facilities include multiple operating rooms and a large number of medical beds. The only item lacking are facilities for advanced bionics and cybernetics. In addition to medical facilities, the ship has extensive repair facilities. These include repair facilities for aircraft, power armors, and personal equipment.
The vessel is designed to be able to operate as a flagship so was designed with advanced communication gear and support systems. The vessel was designed to operate independently for long periods of time and has comfortable crew quarters and has excellent recreation facilities. While the recreation is not as luxurious as some sources indicate, the crew quarters were the best ever fitted to a Roman Navy vessel. These include six man staterooms for enlisted personnel and extensive entertainment and recreation facilities. Facilities include multiple exercise rooms, video entertainment systems, and a surprisingly extensive library. The facilities have served the New Navy well with the Collosus having to operate without break for far longer periods than the vessel was ever intended to.
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It is true, the Collosus-class Submersible Carrier is the most advanced warship in Lemuria. The problem was that even information given to individuals authorized to know about class often had many misconceptions. This is partially due to the extreme secrecy it was built under. The vessel is mainly an aircraft carrier although it does carry a surprisingly large number of troops. Most amphibious roles were carried out by surface vessels. The vessels had advanced stealth systems but did not have any special cloaking device. The reality was that the Collosus was relatively easy to detect due to its huge size. The size of the Collosus meant that it needed every advanced stealth feature available to make it not instantly detectable. The carrier was also very expensive to construct which Congress decided to authorize surface "Stealth" carriers instead of authorizing more submersible carriers. Most of the stories that surround the survival of the vessel are mostly correct but much of the information about the features of the vessel are not.
Instead of being designed like a conventional aircraft carrier, the Collosus used a novel design idea. Putting a superstructure to one side of the vessel would completely unbalance it while operating underwater. The only two options is to build the vessel with a retractable superstructure or build the vessel with two flight decks and a central superstructure. Instead of a retractable superstructure, which some original design ideas of the Collosus used, the Roman carrier is built much like you would expect two carriers (one a mirror image of the other) combined in the middle. The vessel has two flight decks with one on either side of the vessel. The superstructure of the vessel is in the middle of the vessel and most weapon systems are mounted on the super structure. Behind the superstructure are the elevators to the main hanger. The vessel has a rounded bow much like most submarines. The whole design is streamlined to reduce drag.
The Collosus is extremely heavily armed. The reason behind this was because the vessel was expected to operate more independent than surface carriers. It was expected that the ship would have only a few submarines as escort. All weapon systems are either fully flush with the deck or are in retractable mounts. The vessel has two heavy Ion pulse cannons with one mounted forward of main superstructure and the other aft of the main superstructure. Located on the sides of the superstructure are six laser CIWS mounts. These are designed to be able to be used underwater as well as on the surface and are useful against torpedoes although at a reduced range underwater. In the front and rear of the vessel are four torpedo tubes. The vessel is so large is was decided that it would need aft firing torpedo tubes as well as forward firing tubes. The vessel has cruise missile launchers in the bow behind the torpedo tubes. It was expected that these would be used against defenses before fighters arrived over their targets. Mounted on either side of the hull are two counter missile launchers which fire medium range missiles.
Much discussion has been centered around the stealth field system the vessel is suppose to carry. In fact, no such system exists. Instead the vessel used mostly conventional means of quieting the vessel including using rubber sonar absorbing layers.
The Collosus is far larger than any previous carrier class and carries a huge number of aircraft. Aircraft include the ASF-2 Fabius Air Superiority Fighter, F/CB-2A "Faustus" fighters, and a few support aircraft. A total of over 200 aircraft are carried. The flight deck is designed so old style aircraft requiring catapults can be operated off the flight deck as well. In addition to aircraft, the Collosus carries Armored Combatpods, ground troops, and a number of armored vehicles. While underwater, the vessel can launch as many as forty power armors per minute.
Like most carriers, the Collosus carries an advanced hospital to support troops in the field. The medical facilities include multiple operating rooms and a large number of medical beds. The only item lacking are facilities for advanced bionics and cybernetics. In addition to medical facilities, the ship has extensive repair facilities. These include repair facilities for aircraft, power armors, and personal equipment.
The vessel is designed to be able to operate as a flagship so was designed with advanced communication gear and support systems. The vessel was designed to operate independently for long periods of time and has comfortable crew quarters and has excellent recreation facilities. While the recreation is not as luxurious as some sources indicate, the crew quarters were the best ever fitted to a Roman Navy vessel. These include six man staterooms for enlisted personnel and extensive entertainment and recreation facilities. Facilities include multiple exercise rooms, video entertainment systems, and a surprisingly extensive library. The facilities have served the New Navy well with the Collosus having to operate without break for far longer periods than the vessel was ever intended to.
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