Re: [GZG] UNSC Workings

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l since I have several UNSC hull sections on the drawing boards and
hopefully built soon (holidays have been getting in my way but I'm still
sketching out on paper ;-) here's my design thoughts.

The current generation of UNSC ships are modular in more looks then
actual
construction. They use many of hte same components to keep construction
and
dev costs done but they're constructed as a single ship.

Having learned from the KV invasion and now having to rebuild it's
fleets
the UNSC is going to a completely modular construction system which
allows
for faster developement and upgrading as well as decentralised
construction.

The first run of these ships will be a new BC class hull developed from
the
Point class which will theoretically replace the Luna, Comet and Star
class
ships. This class will be completely modular in nature and be able to
fullfil roles ranging from escort duty, system patrol, exploration,
fleet
command, planetary assualt depeding what expansion modules are docked.

Following on is a new DD class hull that will replace ships from DD to
cruiser.

Under developement are new fleet carrier and Super Dreadnaught hulls.

What is likely to be seen is a series of new central hull sections
designed
a built as the UNSC refine their new ringed sections ;-)
Slowly down sizing the length of hte wings to decrease their target size
as
the ring take over hlding more weapons and sensors.

This kind of construction costs a lot more since each module has to be
more
self contained and mating structural members more complex then a single
hull. It does buy you faster upgrading, independant construction tracks,
faster repairs (assuming you are able to keep spare modules in stock).

It takes only one drink to get me drunk. The trouble is, I can't
remember if
it's the thirteenth or the fourteenth.
   George Burns

2008/12/12 Ladue, Grant <ladue@buffalo.edu>