 Mon Calamari MC30a Patrol Frigate
Craft: Mon Calimari Shipyards MC30a Frigate
Type: Patrol frigate
Scale: Capital
Length: 500 meters
Skill: Capital Ship Piloting: MC30
Crew: 1271; Gunners: 92, Skeleton Crew: 455/+10
Crew Skill: Astrogation 4D+1, Capital Ship Piloting 5D+1, Capital Ship Shields 4D+2, Capital Ship Gunnery 4D+2, Sensors 4D+2
Passengers: 200 (Troops)
Cargo Capacity: 3200 tons
Consumables: 1 year
Cost: Not available for sale
Hyperdrive Multiplier: x1
Hyperdrive Backup: x12
Nav Computer: Yes
Maneuverability: 2D
Space: 7
Hull: 4D+1
Shields: 2D*
*The MC30 Frigate has 4D of backup shields. Whenever a die of shield strength is lost, the crew can restore the shields with an easy capital ship shields roll.
Sensors:
Passive: 30/1D
Scan: 50/2D
Search: 100/3D
Focus: 4/4D
Fighters: 24 Fighters
Shuttles: 2 Shuttles
Weapons:
24 Turbolaser Batteries
Fire Arc: 8 Front, 6 Left, 6 Right, 4 Back
Crew: 2 each
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 3-15/36/75
Atmosphere Range: 6-30/72/150 Km
Damage: 4D
12 Ion Cannons
Fire Arc: 4 Front, 4 Left, 4 Right
Crew: 3 each
Fire Control: 3D
Space Range: 3-15/36/75
Atmosphere Range: 6-30/72/150 Km
Damage: 3D
2 Tractor Beam Projectors
Fire Arc: 2 Front
Crew: 4 each
Skill: Capital Ship Gunnery
Fire Control: 2D+2
Space Range: 1-5/15/30
Atmosphere Range: 2-10/30/60 km
Damage: 4D
Optional Towed Sensor Array:
Crew: 4
Passive: 80/1D
Scan: 160/2D
Search: 400/3D
Focus: 8/4D
Description: The MC30 line of frigates served the Mon Calamari and Alliance fleets admirably in the peak years of the Galactic Civil War. While the majority of the Calamari cruisers formed the backbone of the Rebel Navy, frigates and other smaller vessels constructed at the Mon Cal Shipyards were more evenly divided between serving the cause of the Alliance and protecting Dac from Imperial retaliation.
Soon after the Mon Calamari threw off the shackles of Imperial subjugation, older warship designs were looked at for possible production to defend Dac from future assault. A design team analyzed the original plans for the Recusant-class destroyer, stolen by Quarren Separatist sympathizers and used extensively by the Commerce Guild and Confederacy. With a wealth of battle data on the design, many of its flaws were addressed and the MC30 frigate was born.
The primary model of the line, the MC30a was designed for escort and patrol duties. While its defenses were not exceptional, they were adequate enough to allow the MC30 to use its speed and maneuverability to bring its modest firepower to bear on its targets. When on patrol, the MC30a could cover a greater area by carrying Mon Cal designed long-range starfighters or Y-Wings. An optional towed sensor array allowed the patrol frigate to perform deep space picket duties, which were invaluable in guarding against surprise Imperial attacks on Dac or the isolated bases of the Alliance.
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