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{{User-made Ships|''GTB '''Rhea'''''}} | {{User-made Ships|''GTB '''Rhea'''''}} | ||
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==Description:== | ==Description:== | ||
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===Tech Room Description=== | ===Tech Room Description=== | ||
The Rhea is Han-Ronald's next generation strike bomber. Basically it is a fighter airframe with a large enough bomb bay to carry 4 Cyclops torpedoes. Additional armament consists of a triple-barreled primary bank under the port wing and a small missile bank on top of the fuselage. Its primary role as a strike bomber is to conduct precisions strikes against targets without the need for a dedicated escort wing. A typical tactic used by its pilots is to punch a hole in the defending fighter screen of their target before the bombs are delivered. Additionally, the Rhea can be deployed in larger fleet engagements to disable and disarm enemy capital ships with Stiletto II missiles and then support the space superiority wings. The Rhea has powerful engines and a large afterburner capacity, making it the fastest ship in the GTVA fleet to carry the Cyclops torpedo. Together with the strong armor and shields for a ship its size, this gives it the ability to survive bombing runs on heavily defended targets. However, that ability comes with the price of reduced maneuverability due to its relatively high mass and asymmetrical layout. | The Rhea is Han-Ronald's next generation strike bomber. Basically it is a fighter airframe with a large enough bomb bay to carry 4 Cyclops torpedoes. Additional armament consists of a triple-barreled primary bank under the port wing and a small missile bank on top of the fuselage. Its primary role as a strike bomber is to conduct precisions strikes against targets without the need for a dedicated escort wing. A typical tactic used by its pilots is to punch a hole in the defending fighter screen of their target before the bombs are delivered. Additionally, the Rhea can be deployed in larger fleet engagements to disable and disarm enemy capital ships with Stiletto II missiles and then support the space superiority wings. The Rhea has powerful engines and a large afterburner capacity, making it the fastest ship in the GTVA fleet to carry the Cyclops torpedo. Together with the strong armor and shields for a ship its size, this gives it the ability to survive bombing runs on heavily defended targets. However, that ability comes with the price of reduced maneuverability due to its relatively high mass and asymmetrical layout. | ||
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===[[Blue Planet]] Tech Room Description=== | ===[[Blue Planet]] Tech Room Description=== | ||
The Rhea is Han-Ronald's next generation strike bomber. Its primary role was, at least in theory, to conduct precisions strikes against targets without the need for a dedicated escort wing. This tactic has been quietly discouraged by squadron leaders, and although the Rhea is generally considered a success, it now flies with escort like other bomber designs. Its unusual asymmetrical design is unpopular with pilots, but it appears to be a statistical success even amongst the historically casualty-prone bomber force. | The Rhea is Han-Ronald's next generation strike bomber. Its primary role was, at least in theory, to conduct precisions strikes against targets without the need for a dedicated escort wing. This tactic has been quietly discouraged by squadron leaders, and although the Rhea is generally considered a success, it now flies with escort like other bomber designs. Its unusual asymmetrical design is unpopular with pilots, but it appears to be a statistical success even amongst the historically casualty-prone bomber force. | ||
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Replacing the Artemis in the anti-shipping and anti-subsystem roles, Dynamic Metamer designed the GTB Rhea to be more survivable than the Artemis, without sacrificing firepower. Early designs were not promising, as simultaneously improving the handling of the bomber and incorporating next-generation active armor required sacrificing secondary payload capacity, and the bomber still could not mount defensive turrets. However, the debut of the Light Plasma Accelerator Cannon in 2389 marked a turning point in the Rhea's development. Unlike heavier PAC variants, the LPAC's energy draw was light enough that the Rhea's DM-63 reactor could support it, allowing Dynamic Metamer to sacrifice a third secondary bank in favor of a side-mounted tri-barrel cyclic bank for the LPAC. A recent firmware update also allows the Rhea to mount the new Aquinas in the cyclic bank. Mass restrictions preclude SPELLS implementation. | Replacing the Artemis in the anti-shipping and anti-subsystem roles, Dynamic Metamer designed the GTB Rhea to be more survivable than the Artemis, without sacrificing firepower. Early designs were not promising, as simultaneously improving the handling of the bomber and incorporating next-generation active armor required sacrificing secondary payload capacity, and the bomber still could not mount defensive turrets. However, the debut of the Light Plasma Accelerator Cannon in 2389 marked a turning point in the Rhea's development. Unlike heavier PAC variants, the LPAC's energy draw was light enough that the Rhea's DM-63 reactor could support it, allowing Dynamic Metamer to sacrifice a third secondary bank in favor of a side-mounted tri-barrel cyclic bank for the LPAC. A recent firmware update also allows the Rhea to mount the new Aquinas in the cyclic bank. Mass restrictions preclude SPELLS implementation. | ||
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===Credits List=== | ===Credits List=== | ||
*Model by '''Col. Fishguts''' | *Model by '''Col. Fishguts''' | ||
*[[Earth Defence]] Reskin by '''Freespaceking''' | *[[Earth Defence]] Reskin by '''Freespaceking''' | ||
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==Performance:== | ==Performance:== | ||
===Statistics=== | ===Statistics=== | ||
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*'''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Gun Mounts|Gun Mounts]]''' | *'''[[Technical_Terms_and_Definitions#Gun Mounts|Gun Mounts]]''' | ||
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| colspan=3| Shocker, Hurricane, Shadow, Ghost, Stiletto III, Maelstrom, Hornet M, Arbalest, Cyclops II | | colspan=3| Shocker, Hurricane, Shadow, Ghost, Stiletto III, Maelstrom, Hornet M, Arbalest, Cyclops II | ||
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===Veteran Comments=== | ===Veteran Comments=== | ||
| − | {{comment|''In War in Heaven the Rhea is actually extremely similar in terms of maneuverability, and shields and armor to the original [[GTF Hercules|Hercules]]. They are larger and pack less primary firepower than the Hercules, significantly reducing their survivability in a dogfight situation. They are extremely fast for a bomber, and could probably used as something of a dive-bomber. Against [[UEF]] forces and their fast, heavy-hitting interceptors, the Rhea will nearly always lose.''}} | + | {{comment|''In War in Heaven the Rhea is actually extremely similar in terms of maneuverability, and shields and armor to the original [[GTF Hercules|Hercules]]. They are larger and pack less primary firepower than the Hercules, significantly reducing their survivability in a dogfight situation. They are extremely fast for a bomber, and could probably used as something of a dive-bomber. Against [[UEF]] forces and their fast, heavy-hitting interceptors, the Rhea will nearly always lose.'' <br> |
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| + | ''In Inferno: Nostos, both secondary banks are placed on the wing pod. The top rack uses a dedicated dogfighting dual gun slot akin to the [[GTB Athena|Athena]], so the Rhea can somewhat defend itself in a pinch. Afterburners allow enough closure to simultaneously let off a dive bomb attempt and gun run with the LPAC. Depending on the point defense coverage on a ship, the Aquinas may be a better option on the anti-hull slot.''}} | ||
==Download link:== | ==Download link:== | ||
*Original - http://www.freespacemods.net/download.php?view.98 | *Original - http://www.freespacemods.net/download.php?view.98 | ||
| − | * | + | *[https://www.freespacemods.net/download_927.html Earth Defence dump | FSMods] |
*Inferno: Nostos [https://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?topic=94800 Release thread | Hard-light forums] | *Inferno: Nostos [https://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?topic=94800 Release thread | Hard-light forums] | ||
[[Category:Blue Planet ships]] | [[Category:Blue Planet ships]] | ||
[[Category:Blue Planet]] | [[Category:Blue Planet]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:19, 9 February 2024
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Earth Defence reskin
Inferno reskin
Contents
Description:
Tech Room Description
The Rhea is Han-Ronald's next generation strike bomber. Basically it is a fighter airframe with a large enough bomb bay to carry 4 Cyclops torpedoes. Additional armament consists of a triple-barreled primary bank under the port wing and a small missile bank on top of the fuselage. Its primary role as a strike bomber is to conduct precisions strikes against targets without the need for a dedicated escort wing. A typical tactic used by its pilots is to punch a hole in the defending fighter screen of their target before the bombs are delivered. Additionally, the Rhea can be deployed in larger fleet engagements to disable and disarm enemy capital ships with Stiletto II missiles and then support the space superiority wings. The Rhea has powerful engines and a large afterburner capacity, making it the fastest ship in the GTVA fleet to carry the Cyclops torpedo. Together with the strong armor and shields for a ship its size, this gives it the ability to survive bombing runs on heavily defended targets. However, that ability comes with the price of reduced maneuverability due to its relatively high mass and asymmetrical layout.
Blue Planet Tech Room Description
The Rhea is Han-Ronald's next generation strike bomber. Its primary role was, at least in theory, to conduct precisions strikes against targets without the need for a dedicated escort wing. This tactic has been quietly discouraged by squadron leaders, and although the Rhea is generally considered a success, it now flies with escort like other bomber designs. Its unusual asymmetrical design is unpopular with pilots, but it appears to be a statistical success even amongst the historically casualty-prone bomber force.
Inferno Nostos Tech Room Description
Advanced Terran strike bomber.
Replacing the Artemis in the anti-shipping and anti-subsystem roles, Dynamic Metamer designed the GTB Rhea to be more survivable than the Artemis, without sacrificing firepower. Early designs were not promising, as simultaneously improving the handling of the bomber and incorporating next-generation active armor required sacrificing secondary payload capacity, and the bomber still could not mount defensive turrets. However, the debut of the Light Plasma Accelerator Cannon in 2389 marked a turning point in the Rhea's development. Unlike heavier PAC variants, the LPAC's energy draw was light enough that the Rhea's DM-63 reactor could support it, allowing Dynamic Metamer to sacrifice a third secondary bank in favor of a side-mounted tri-barrel cyclic bank for the LPAC. A recent firmware update also allows the Rhea to mount the new Aquinas in the cyclic bank. Mass restrictions preclude SPELLS implementation.
Credits List
- Model by Col. Fishguts
- Earth Defence Reskin by Freespaceking
Performance:
Statistics
Original
| Name | GTB Rhea | |
| Type | Strike Bomber | |
| Manufacturer | Han-Ronald Corp. | |
| Maneuverability | Medium | |
| Max Velocity | 72 - 87 ms-1 | |
| Max Afterburner Velocity | 120 ms-1 | |
| Armor | Medium | |
| Hitpoints | 300 pts | |
| Shields | 400 pts | |
| Length | 28 m |
Blue Planet
| Name | GTB Rhea | |
| Type | Strike Bomber | |
| Manufacturer | Han-Ronald Corp. | |
| Maneuverability | Medium | |
| Yaw, Pitch, Roll | 4.0, 4.5, 4.0 s | |
| Max Velocity | 70 - 84 ms-1 | |
| Max Afterburner Velocity | 140 ms-1 | |
| Max Afterburner Duration | 6.00 s | |
| Armor | Medium | |
| Hitpoints | 275 pts | |
| Shields | 600 pts | |
| Length | 26 m | |
| Weaponry | ||
| Primary weapons | ||
| 1st bank | 3 guns | |
| Secondary weapons | ||
| 1st bank capacity | 60 | |
| 2nd bank capacity | 60 | |
| Countermeasures | ||
| Countermeasure capacity | 25 countermeasures | |
Inferno: Nostos
| Name | GTB Rhea | |
| Type | Advanced Strike Bomber | |
| Manufacturer | Dynamic Metamer | |
| Maneuverability | Low | |
| Max Velocity | 65 - 85 ms-1 | |
| Max Afterburner Velocity | 100 ms-1 | |
| Armor | Heavy | |
| Hitpoints | 500 pts | |
| Shields | 800 pts | |
| Length | 30 m | |
| Countermeasures | ||
| Countermeasure capacity | 35 countermeasures | |
Armaments
| Default Statistics | Blue Planet | Inferno Nostos | |||||||||
| Bank | Guns | Capacity | Standard Loadout | Bank | Guns | Capacity | Standard Loadout | Bank | Guns | Capacity | Standard Loadout |
| 1st | 3 | 60 | Subach HL-7 | 1st | 3 | 45 | Balor | 1st | 3 | - | LPAC |
| 2nd | 2 | 1200 | Prometheus | ||||||||
| Compatible Primaries | Compatible Primaries | Compatible Primaries | |||||||||
| Subach HL-7, Prometheus S, Prometheus R, Maxim, UD-8 Kayser | Subach HL-7, Prometheus S, Prometheus R, Maxim, UD-8 Kayser, Balor | [1]: LPAC, Aquinas
[2:] Subach HL-12, Subach SD-14, Prometheus, Prometheus G, Vulcan | |||||||||
| Default Statistics | Blue Planet | Inferno Nostos | ||||||
| Bank | Capacity | Standard Loadout | Bank | Capacity | Standard Loadout | Bank | Capacity | Standard Loadout |
| 1st | 65 | Cyclops | 1st | 60 | Cyclops | 1st | 40 | Cyclops II |
| 2nd | 28 | Tornado | 2nd | 60 | Tornado | 1st | 60 | Arbalest |
| Compatible Secondaries | Compatible Secondaries | Compatible Secondaries | ||||||
| Tempest, MX-64 Rockeye, Harpoon, Hornet, Tornado, EMP Adv., Trebuchet, Cyclops, Infyrno, Piranha, Stiletto II | [1:] Tempest, MX-64 Rockeye, Harpoon, Hornet, Tornado, EMP Adv., Trebuchet, Cyclops, Infyrno, Piranha, Stiletto II, Eos
[2:] Tempest, MX-64 Rockeye, Harpoon, Hornet, Tornado, Trebuchet |
Shocker, Hurricane, Shadow, Ghost, Stiletto III, Maelstrom, Hornet M, Arbalest, Cyclops II | ||||||
Veteran Comments
Please read the Veteran Comments policy before editing this section.
In War in Heaven the Rhea is actually extremely similar in terms of maneuverability, and shields and armor to the original Hercules. They are larger and pack less primary firepower than the Hercules, significantly reducing their survivability in a dogfight situation. They are extremely fast for a bomber, and could probably used as something of a dive-bomber. Against UEF forces and their fast, heavy-hitting interceptors, the Rhea will nearly always lose.
Download link:
- Original - http://www.freespacemods.net/download.php?view.98
- Earth Defence dump | FSMods
- Inferno: Nostos Release thread | Hard-light forums
