Indianapolis (Heavy Cruiser)

==Overview==
The Indianapolis-Class Heavy Cruiser is a WarShip produced in the JA Baker's Outer Colonies AU's. The ship is a general purpose large WarShip capable of independent actions as well as working in Task forces. 
The ship was originally conceived by JA Baker. The ship has been used in another AUs, including Alternate Timeline with Thanks (AU), in 32nd Century. 
Fluff below will list both the original fluff for the Indianapolis for BA Baker's Outer Colonies and ATwT.
===Indianapolis Class CA Description - Outer Colonies AU===
Based on the refitted SLS Ivanhoe, the new Indianapolis class Heavy
Cruiser will act as a heavy screening unit that also has the ability to
operate independently for extended periods of time on detached duty. The price
up above that of the South Dakota class Battleship, but that's the price pf
having a multi-roll design.
Capable of being built in the smaller satellite yards rather than the
central core of Clarke Station itself, more ships in this class can be built
at any one time then would otherwise be possible. This is probably for the
best, as orders have been placed for at least ten, with plans to extend the
run to twenty four once the new defense budget is passed.
 
The recent signing of a treaty granting the OCDF basing rights at the
Alianza EspaÃLola's shipyard in the Casablanca system would seem to indicate
that fleet units will be spending more time away from home, possibly even
conducting operations towards the New Americas and other outlying regions, and
the Indianapolis class would make the perfect platform for flying-the-flag
style missions.
===Indianapolis Class CA Description - Alternate Timeline with Thanks===
Star League Defense Force’s newest WarShip the SLS Indianapolis an eight hundred and thirty thousand ton vessel of a class with the same name. The vessel was officially classed as a Heavy Cruiser but the SLDF planned to use it and its three sister ships the SLS Bon Accord, SLS Endurance, and SLS Nathan Hale as training ships for the SLDF military.
==Armament and Equipment==
The main armament is made up of 26 Super-Rand Heavy Naval Particle
Projection Cannons, supplemented by 8 Maelstrom AR-10 Missile Launchers for
extra long-range hitting power. Behind this is an improved anti-fighter
defence and an expanded fighter bay capable of carrying an entire regiment of
Aerospace fighters and six small craft, including assault shuttles for the
embarked Marines. Thick armor and a reasonable turn of speed allow the new
ship to keep up with its larger brethren, and outrun almost anything it can't
out-fight.
A large fuel bunker, extensive cargo bays and four docking collars allow
an increased amount of flexibility in operational parameters, something some
take as a sign that there will be a change in deployment policy.
===Weapon Placement===
*;NOSE - : 2 x Naval PPC (Heavy), 2 x AR10 Capital Multi-Missile Launcher (20 Killer Whale, 20 White Shark, 30 Barracuda), 2 x ER Large Laser, 2 x LRM 15+ArtIV (96 rounds), 4 x ER PPC, 4 x Streak SRM 6 (120 rounds), 4 x Small lasers, 4 x AMS (480 rounds)
*;Front Right & Left (side) (per each firing arc) - : 2 x Naval PPC (Heavy), 2 x AR10 Capital Multi-Missile Launcher (20 KW, 20 White Shark, 30 Barracuda), 2 x ER Large Laser, 2 x LRM 15+ArtIV (96 rounds), 4 x ER PPC, 4 x Streak SRM 6 (120 rounds), 4 x Small lasers, 4 x AMS (480 rounds)
*;BROADSIDE (side) Right & Left (per each firing arc) - : 4 x Naval PPC (Heavy), 2 x ER Large Laser, 2 x LRM 15+ArtIV (96 rounds), 4 x ER PPC, 4 x Streak SRM 6 (120 rounds), 4 x Small lasers, 4 x AMS (480 rounds)
*;AFT Right & Left (per each per firing arc) - : 2 x Naval PPC (Heavy), 2 x AR10 Capital Multi-Missile Launcher (10 Killer Whale, 10 White Shark, 15 Barracuda), 2 x ER Large Laser, 2 x LRM 15+ArtIV (96 rounds), 4 x ER PPC, 4 x Streak SRM 6 (120 rounds), 4 x Small lasers, 4 x AMS (480 rounds)
*;AFT - : 2 x Naval PPC (Heavy), 2 x AR10 Capital Multi-Missile Launcher (20 Killer Whale, 20 White Shark, 30 Barracuda), 2 x ER Large Laser, 2 x LRM 15+ArtIV (96 rounds), 4 x ER PPC, 4 x Streak SRM 6 (120 rounds), 4 x Small lasers, 4 x AMS (480 rounds)
==Cargo==
* Bay 1 - Fighters (54) / Small Craft (6) - 6 Doors
* Bay 2 - Cargo (27,000 Tons) - 2 Doors
==Notable Ships==
===Outer Colonies Alternate Universe===
Notable Vessels & Crews
SLS Indianapolis (Under Construction)
SLS Portland (Under Construction)
SLS Wisconsin (Under Construction)
SLS Missouri (Under Construction)
SLS New Jersey (Under Construction)
SLS California (Under Construction)
SLS Mississippi (Planned)
SLS Pennsylvania (Planned)
SLS Tennessee (Planned)
SLS Colorado (Planned)
SLS Oregon (Planned)
SLS Georgia (Planned)
SLS Illinois (Planned)
SLS Kentucky (Planned)
SLS Minnesota (Planned)
SLS Nevada (Planned)
SLS Louisiana (Planned)
SLS Nebraska (Planned)
SLS Oklahoma (Planned)
SLS Rhode Island (Planned)
SLS Alaska (Planned)
SLS Idaho (Planned)
SLS Michigan (Planned)
SLS New Hampshire (Planned)
===Alternate Timeline with Thanks AU===
SLS Indianapolis - Stationed in Swartklip System (3114)
SLS Bon Accord - Assigned as Trainer Vessel
SLS Endurance - Assigned as Trainer Vessel
SLS Nathan Hale - Assigned as Trainer Vessel
==Notes==
*Missing Information - The original program used to make the Indianapolis was Heavy Metal Aero. The program while largely obsolete and no longer updated, has issues. Its unclear if the Battle Value is correct.
*Other AU Uses this Ship - While extremely similar, the Indianapolis-Class has appeared in the Alternate Timeline with Thanks (AU). The stats for the ship were originated by JA Baker, and has since given permission to ATwT's author DragonCat to use in his AU. Both writers of each respected Alternative Universe.
*Image Note - Image used for this article is a substitute image. There has not been any actual art work made for this ship.
==Bibliography==
*Bg.Battletech.com - Design Forums Indianapolis Class Heavy Cruiser, June 22, 2011
==External Links==
*Original Post of the Ship, on OutBattletech.com forums.
*Heavy Metal Aero File for Indianapolis Heavy Cruiser on BattleTech Fanon Wiki Cloud Drive
==References==
Category:Large WarShips
Category:WarShipsCustom
Category:Alternate Timeline with Thanks AU
Category:Outer Colonies AU
Category:Works by JA Baker