Lola IV (Destroyer) Katherine-verse AU

==Overview==
A creation of AlphaMirage, the Lola IV-Class Destroyer is Clan refit of the older Lola III-Class. The ship first appeared in AlphaMirage's Fan Stories set in the Katherine-verse AU, notably in The Other War set in Clan Space in the early 3060s.Chapter 36 of The Other War (Katherine-verse AU) - Trial By Fire first appearance
==Class History==
The Lola IV Class WarShip CFM Trial by Fire was once the SLS Muraca, one of
the many Lola III destroyers that fled with Aleksandr Kerensky during his Exodus.
It served in the fleet of Clan Mongoose known for its cruiser heavy fleet and
advanced Aerospace tactics as well as their aggression. The Muraca like the rest of
the Mongoose Fleet was mostly destroyed during the absorption by Clan Smoke Jaguar.
In 3061 a salvage crew from Clan Fire Mandrill working with Dark Caste Technicians
recovered it. Nina Tanaga negotiated with members of the SLS Shanghai, a former Mongoose
Newgrange Yardship integrated into Clan Cloud Cobra and served as a minor shipyard.
The Shanghai had recovered advanced schematics commissioned by Clan Snow Raven in
preparation for the return to the Inner Sphere. These significantly shortened the time
necessary to outfit the vessel. Nina Tanaga first used it in combat against the CFM Rancor
the outgunned and less armored vessel didn't stand a chance.
Additional modifications from the base model included a higher tankerage for reaction mass,
more guns with the same level of ammunition, heavier armor on sensitive components, 
double fighter and shuttle complement. The only disadvantage is a lack of endurance 
on longer independent operation. As a fleet destroyer rather than a patrol vessel 
this was deemed an acceptable compromise.
Khan Xander Drake of the Hellions immediately sought to upgrade his Clan's Lola IIIs to
this standard for his independent invasion of the Inner Sphere. There they would perform
well against the FEDCOM Fifth Fleet under First Prince Peter Steiner-Davion. Ultimately
the last Lola IVs in the Inner Sphere were lost during the Hellions' final assault against
Venus during Operation:Blackout and the Liberation of Terra from the Word of Blake.
==Canonity==
This variant has never existed in canon. However, the class itself is based on the canon original.
==Armament and Equipment==
Tech of the Shanghai would upgrade the ship's ancient Rolls LeFay Standard interplanetary drives, allowing the Lola IVs are still able outpaces larger WarShips, while keep up with newer Clan WarShips.
The Lola IV is fitted with 665 tons of Ferro-carbide Armor, giving it considerable armor protection, superior the early Lola III. It's armor is concentrated in forward and broadside, while it's armor is considerately weaker in aft. 
The alterations for the ship would includes an significant upgrade in her armaments in capital weapons as well her conventional weapons load outs allowing outgun most older Star League Era Warships of her weight class.
===Weapon Placement===
*;Nose : x4 Medium NPPC x2 White Shark Capital Missile Launchers (20 Missiles) x4 Large Pulse Lasers 2 LB-20X Autocannons (20 Rounds) x4 AMS (48 Rounds)
*;Forward Right/Left Sides : x5 NL/55 x2 White Shark Capital Missile Launchers (20 Missiles) x4 Large Pulse Lasers 2 LB-20X Autocannons (20 Rounds) x4 AMS (48 Rounds) 
*;Broadside Right/Left : x4 NAC/10 (100 rounds) + 1 NAC/20 (25 Rounds) x2 Medium NPPCs x3 Barracuda Capital Missile Launchers (30 Missiles) x6 Medium Pulse Lasers x4 AMS (48 Rounds)
*;Aft (Rear) Right/Left Sides : x4 NAC/10 (100 rounds) x1 NL/55 x6 Medium Pulse Lasers x4 AMS (48 Rounds)
*; Aft : x4 NL/55 x3 Barracuda Capital Missile Launchers (30 Missiles) x4 Large Pulse Lasers x4 AMS (48 Rounds)
*; Ammunition : 400 rounds of NAC/10 ammunition 50 rounds of NAC/20 Ammunition 60 Missiles of White Shark Capital Missiles 120 Missile of Barracuda Capital Missiles 60 rounds of LB20-X Autocannon ammunition 384 rounds of Anti-Missile System (AMS) ammunition 
==Cargo==
*Bay 1: Fighters (20) 4 doors 
*Bay 2: Small Craft (10) 2 doors 
*Bay 3: Cargo (7,595.50 Tons) 2 doors 
==Notes==
*The Lola IV Destroyer was originally posted on the official BattleTech Forums.Lola IV Class Destroyer - WarShip - on Bg.Battletech Forums.
*Fan art was used due to lack of what appearance of the ship is. This fan art was added for sake of having art on the page.
==Bibliography==
*The Other War
==References==
Category:Small WarShips
Category:WarShipsCustom
Category:Katherine-verse AU
Category:Works by AlphaMirage