Unity Class Frigate (ATwT)

==Overview==
The Unity-Class Frigate was originally commissioned by Duchy of Tamarind-Abby in the Free World League space, as part of their efforts to grow a fleet. 
The ship was introduced as part of the Alternate Timeline with Thanks fan story universe by Dragon Cat and Corsair SG. The ship was originally created for different AU by Liam's Ghost.
==Known Ship History==
Following almost six years of upgrades the Technicrom Naval Engineering/Forerunner AG Shipyards of Tamarind reopened in 3080 boasting a host of newly upgraded facilities immediately they begun producing two brand new ships of a previously unseen class - the Unity-class Frigate.
The origins of this craft were completely unknown to anyone outside Technicrom. The original specifications of the Frigate had come from the Word of Blake an unrealized design intended for mass production for the Star League Defense Force. Star League Defense Force engineers immediately said it appeared to be similar to the Dante-class Frigate employed by ComStar but little was made of this since the vessel looked only distantly similar to the ComGuard class. 
The largest obstacle against the Unity's further acceptance is raw cost. At present, the penny pinching Duchy of Tamarind-Abby leadership has its naval specialists and engineers looking for ways to cut down on the cost per ship. Bean Counters are focusing heavily on the KF Drive, believing the best cost cutting measures would be achieved by removing docking collars, or the lithium fusion battery. The Admiralty, such as it is, is valiantly seeking to defend both features of the Unity, however, something is going to have to give. 
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===Notable Vessels===
*SLS Unity City - Nameship of the Class, second ship bare name in the new SLDF as of 3090. Ship received extensive refits of it's Capital Missile Launchers.
*SLS Tamarind - This ship of class built in 3089, it was gifted vessel to the Star League September 3089. In 3092, where had experienced sensor troubles being fitted out in Titan Shipyards of Sol. The ship was credited in discovering the ancient wreck of the prototype super Aerospace Carrier, Enterprise from the original Star League era.
*FWLS Galisteo - In Service of the League as of 3119, participated in the defense of the system against Clan naval forces in 3104.
*TAWS Promised Land - In Service as of 3091, but had gone AWOL in July 3091 from it's posting in the Tamarind System. In 3104, with its sister ship the Galisteo, fought against Clan Wolf invaders holding Tamarind system, only take heavy damaged by a battlecruiser and be forced to with draw the system. 
*TAWS San Nicholas - Launch in April of 3098 a mists of Clan Wolf invasion of Tamarind System, where it with massive the Thera Class Aerospace Carrier Sardis would fight against four WarShips in the conflict. The ship would be credited in taking out the Wolves' Texas Class Battleship, CWS Nicholas Kerensky with nuclear tip warheads, only to be ripped apart by one of escorting Anna Rosse Class Battlecruisers over Tamarind. 
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===Weapons and Capacities===
If you squint just right, you can see a little bit of the Dante in the Unity. This isn't completely surprising, but considering the shear amount of changes to the design, the term "based on the Dante" is about as loosely affiliated as you can expect. The two ships are alike, except for the hull, engines, weapons, deck plan, electronics, crew
complement, and plumbing. Some of the plates and fastening methods are exactly the same.
The ship's original designers took a great many lessons from the Free Worlds League designers in building the Unity. That is to say they took note of all the bad ideas the Free Worlds League built into their ships and tried to avoid them. Unlike the skinny, frail ships the League built, the Unity is distinctly brick like, similar to the Davion aesthetic. This alone sets it aside from other ships seen within the Free Worlds League.
In terms of firepower, the Unity defies the current aesthetic by mounting almost no dedicated anti-fighter batteries in favor of a purely capital armament and an extensive point defense network. Mid-sized naval autocannons and lasers make up the Unity's primary ship-killing power, as well as most of its anti-fighter protection. Numerous AR10s allow for an impressive standoff firing capability from virtually any angle of attack, and are highly touted for their value in a secondary precision ground attack role.
In terms of extras, the Unity packs on a lithium fusion battery for extra tactical and strategic mobility, an HPG, and roughly a company of battle
armor equipped marines, keeping this considerable investment safe from hostile boarders. 
====Weapon Placement====
*;NOSE - : 3 x Naval Autocannon (NAC/20 - 30 shots)4 x Class 45 Naval Lasers9 x Anti-Missile Systems (684 Shots)
*;Front Right & Left (side) (per each firing arc) - : 3 x Naval Autocannon (NAC/20 - 30 shots)4 x Class 45 Naval Lasers9 x Anti-Missile Systems (684 Shots)
*;BROADSIDE (side) Right & Left (per each firing arc) - : 6 x AR10 Capital Missile Launchers (White Shark Ammo [shots 60], Killer Whale Ammo [30 Shots], Barracuda Ammo [30 shots])9 x Anti-Missile Systems (684 Shots)
*;AFT Right & Left (per each per firing arc) - : 3 x Naval Autocannon (NAC/20 - 30 shots)4 x Class 45 Naval Lasers9 x Anti-Missile Systems (684 Shots)
*;AFT - : 4 x Class 45 Naval Lasers4 x AR10 Capital Missile Launchers (White Shark Ammo [shots 30], Killer Whale Ammo [20 Shots], Barracuda Ammo [20 shots])9 x Anti-Missile Systems (684 Shots)
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====Additional Equipment====
*LF Battery - Allows for second jump when charged.
==Cargo==
*Bay 1: Fighters (12) with 6 doors   
*Bay 2: Small Craft (4) with 2 doors   
*Bay 3: Cargo (11314.0 tons Cargo Capacity) with 2 doors
*Bay 4: Cargo (11316.5 tons Cargo Capacity) with 2 doors
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*Wiki Note:: This ship was originally designed using Heavy Metal Aero (HMA) [Aerospace2 Rules / Old Equipment - Level 3], which was the official BattleTech record sheet design program. Ship here is updated version using MegaMek Lab, which is benchmark currently for the BattleTech Tabletop game and MegaMek.
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==Technical Information==
Tech Rating / Availability: E/X-X-F-F
Total Cost: 16,167,024,640 C-bill
Battle Value: 123,185
==Download Links==
*Unity Class Frigate 2806 - MegaMek File
*Unity Class Frigate 2806 - Record Sheet
*Unity Class Frigate 2806 - Alpha Strike Data Card
==Notes==
*Image Note - The Unity-Class Frigate's image was a computer generated image.
==Bibliography==
* Alternate Timeline with Thanks (AU)
==References==
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