Guide:Bradley - Revision history

Dan at 01:51, 21 July 2023

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	Revival of the space tank concept in the aftermath of the Battles of Vega was as swift as it was		==Background: ''Hobbyist's Guide''==
	brief. Blueprints for improved space tanks had existed for several years, and had been updated to		Revival of the space tank concept in the aftermath of the [[Battles of Vega]] was as swift as it was brief. Blueprints for improved space tanks had existed for several years and had been updated to acknowledge the latest advances in phase weaponry. When the decision in September [[2159]] was made to resume space tank production, the '''''Bradley''''' class craft already existed down to the minutest detail in the databanks of [[Martin DefenseLine]]. The incarnation of three units two months later was only slightly delayed by material shortages and sights were set at production of 150 more.
	acknowledge the latest advances in phase weaponry. When the decision in September [[2159]] was
	made to resume space tank production, the '''''Bradley''''' class craft already existed down to the minutest
	detail in the databanks of [[Martin DefenseLine]]. The incarnation of three units two months later was
	only slightly delayed by material shortages, and sights were set at production of 150 more.

	[[Image:No Photo Available.jpg\|left\|300px\|thumb\|The ''Blue Angel'', a typical ''Bradley'' in smart indigo warpaint, taking potshots at passing Romulan fightercraft at [[Draylax]].]]		[[Image:No Photo Available.jpg\|left\|300px\|thumb\|The ''Blue Angel'', a typical ''Bradley'' in smart indigo warpaint, taking potshots at passing [[Romulan]] fightercraft at [[Draylax]].]]

	The ''Bradley'' was significantly more advanced than the ''[[Guide:Clark\|Clark]]'' in terms of armament and targeting		The ''Bradley'' was significantly more advanced than the ''[[Guide:Clark\|Clark]]'' in terms of armament and targeting systems. Three Type B phase cannon were installed at the bow, for a devastating punch against both sublight and low-warp targets. They could not be fired while the tank itself was at warp, though, for reasons of power allocation. FTL scanners on optical, RF, and upper duonetic regimes were available at all flight modes. Eight crew were needed to tend to the weapons, engines, and sensors and their carefully repositioned workplace at the heart of the craft was armored more heavily than ever.
	systems. Three Type B phase cannon were installed at the bow, for a devastating punch against both
	sublight and low-warp targets. They could not be fired while the tank itself was at warp, though, for
	reasons of power allocation. FTL scanners on optical, RF and upper duonetic regimes were
	available at all flight modes. Eight crew were needed to tend to the weapons, engines and sensors,
	and their carefully repositioned workplace at the heart of the craft was armored more heavily than
	ever.

	Deployment of the ''Bradleys'' throughout ~~human~~ space came at a time when need for system defenses		Deployment of the ''Bradleys'' throughout [[Human]] space came at a time when need for system defenses was rapidly dissipating, though. Unlike was the case in many later military conflicts, the [[Romulan Star Empire]] did not operate free-roaming fleets deep in enemy space—a typical sign of a novice star power still accustomed to fighting a 2D planetary battle and thinking in terms of supply lines and fronts. Thus, when the [[Earth]] offensive moved forward, Romulans everywhere fell back into more defensible positions, leaving behind no direct threat which the space tanks would need to address. Efforts were made to redeploy the tanks in the wake of the advancing [[Earth]] forces, so that new conquests and reconquests could be rapidly secured against counterattack without tying down actual conquest vessels. Yet although the ''Bradleys'' were quite mobile in in-system terms, with warp 1.2 top speed, they weren’t the easiest type of hardware to transport from star to star. Only about 40 space tanks ultimately followed the [[UESF]] to the heart of the Star Empire and even these were pulled back when the [[First Treaty of Algeron]] established the Romulan Region of Sovereignty and sealed it behind the Neutral Zone.
	was rapidly dissipating, though. Unlike was the case in many later military conflicts, the Romulan
	Star Empire did not operate free-roaming fleets deep in enemy ~~space – a~~ typical sign of a novice
	star power still accustomed to fighting a 2D planetary battle and thinking in terms of supply lines
	and fronts. Thus, when the [[Earth]] offensive moved forward, Romulans everywhere fell back into
	more defensible positions, leaving behind no direct threat which the space tanks would need to
	address. Efforts were made to redeploy the tanks in the wake of the advancing Earth forces, so that
	new conquests and reconquests could be rapidly secured against counterattack without tying down
	actual conquest vessels. Yet although the ''Bradleys'' were quite mobile in in-system terms, with warp
	1.2 top speed, they weren’t the easiest type of hardware to transport from star to star. Only about 40
	space tanks ultimately followed the [[UESF]] to the heart of the Star Empire, and even these were pulled back when the First Treaty of Algeron established the Romulan Region of Sovereignty and sealed it
	behind the Neutral Zone.

	Investment in the 153 ''Bradleys'' was minuscule compared with what had been spent on the war		Investment in the 153 ''Bradleys'' was minuscule compared with what had been spent on the war overall. There was no official denouncing of the concept, nor a move to discontinue operations. On the other hand, no attempt was made to support the space tank infrastructure after the end of the war, either. The major factor influencing the decision was the diminishing value of polarizable armor and the incompatibility of the ''Bradley'' design and concept with modern shield generators. The fighting force was allowed to decay until, in [[2181]], the last ''Bradley'' was stricken from active strength and immediately recycled for raw materials.
	overall. There was no official denouncing of the concept, nor a move to discontinue operations. On
	the other hand, no attempt was made to support the space tank infrastructure after the end of the
	war, either. The major factor influencing the decision was the diminishing value of polarizable
	armor, and the incompatibility of the ''Bradley'' design and concept with modern shield generators.
	The fighting force was allowed to decay until, in [[2181]], the last ''Bradley'' was stricken from active
	strength and immediately recycled for raw materials.

	Space tanks have not been seriously considered as a viable space combat type for the past two		Space tanks have not been seriously considered as a viable space combat type for the past two centuries. System defense "fortresses" today are light, mobile, distributed, and expendable units that do not require on-board personnel. Certain planetary assault vehicles do resemble miniature space tanks with all their armoring and concentrated firepower, however. Even the ''[[Guide:Defiant\|Defiant]]'' class, carrying modern armor and forward-firing weaponry, owes to the space tank concept—but speak of a continuous "lineage" in this context would be quite misleading.
	centuries. System defense ~~‘fortresses’~~ today are light, mobile, distributed and expendable units that
	do not require on-board personnel. Certain planetary assault vehicles do resemble miniature space
	tanks with all their armoring and concentrated firepower, however. Even the ''[[Guide:Defiant\|Defiant]]'' class, carrying
	modern armor and forward-firing weaponry, owes to the space tank ~~concept – but~~ speak of a
	continuous ~~‘lineage’~~ in this context would be quite misleading.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	~~File:Bradley (bow).png\|Bow view~~
	~~Image:Bradley (dorsal).png\|Dorsal view~~
	~~File:Bradley (stern).png\|Stern view~~
	</gallery>		</gallery>

			==Notes==
			* Timo makes no mention of a transferral to the [[UFP Star Fleet]] and I'm loathe to do, even though they remained operational for 20 years after the [[Federation]]'s founding. I've decided they will remain with [[Earth Fleet]].

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Dan at 00:30, 14 May 2015

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	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
	<gallery>		<gallery>
			File:Bradley (bow).png\|Bow view
	Image:Bradley (dorsal).png\|Dorsal view		Image:Bradley (dorsal).png\|Dorsal view
			File:Bradley (stern).png\|Stern view
	</gallery>		</gallery>

Dan at 00:26, 14 May 2015

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Dan at 23:31, 13 May 2015

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Revival of the space tank concept in the aftermath of the Battles of Vega was as swift as it was
brief. Blueprints for improved space tanks had existed for several years, and had been updated to
acknowledge the latest advances in phase weaponry. When the decision in September [[2159]] was
made to resume space tank production, the '''''Bradley''''' class craft already existed down to the minutest
detail in the databanks of [[Martin DefenseLine]]. The incarnation of three units two months later was
only slightly delayed by material shortages, and sights were set at production of 150 more.

[[Image:No Photo Available.jpg|left|300px|thumb|The ''Blue Angel'', a typical ''Bradley'' in smart indigo warpaint, taking potshots at passing Romulan fightercraft at [[Draylax]].]]

The ''Bradley'' was significantly more advanced than the ''[[Guide:Clark|Clark]]'' in terms of armament and targeting
systems. Three Type B phase cannon were installed at the bow, for a devastating punch against both
sublight and low-warp targets. They could not be fired while the tank itself was at warp, though, for
reasons of power allocation. FTL scanners on optical, RF and upper duonetic regimes were
available at all flight modes. Eight crew were needed to tend to the weapons, engines and sensors,
and their carefully repositioned workplace at the heart of the craft was armored more heavily than
ever.

Deployment of the ''Bradleys'' throughout human space came at a time when need for system defenses
was rapidly dissipating, though. Unlike was the case in many later military conflicts, the Romulan
Star Empire did not operate free-roaming fleets deep in enemy space – a typical sign of a novice
star power still accustomed to fighting a 2D planetary battle and thinking in terms of supply lines
and fronts. Thus, when the [[Earth]] offensive moved forward, Romulans everywhere fell back into
more defensible positions, leaving behind no direct threat which the space tanks would need to
address. Efforts were made to redeploy the tanks in the wake of the advancing Earth forces, so that
new conquests and reconquests could be rapidly secured against counterattack without tying down
actual conquest vessels. Yet although the ''Bradleys'' were quite mobile in in-system terms, with warp
1.2 top speed, they weren’t the easiest type of hardware to transport from star to star. Only about 40
space tanks ultimately followed the [[UESF]] to the heart of the Star Empire, and even these were pulled back when the First Treaty of Algeron established the Romulan Region of Sovereignty and sealed it
behind the Neutral Zone.

Investment in the 153 ''Bradleys'' was minuscule compared with what had been spent on the war
overall. There was no official denouncing of the concept, nor a move to discontinue operations. On
the other hand, no attempt was made to support the space tank infrastructure after the end of the
war, either. The major factor influencing the decision was the diminishing value of polarizable
armor, and the incompatibility of the ''Bradley'' design and concept with modern shield generators.
The fighting force was allowed to decay until, in [[2181]], the last ''Bradley'' was stricken from active
strength and immediately recycled for raw materials.

Space tanks have not been seriously considered as a viable space combat type for the past two
centuries. System defense ‘fortresses’ today are light, mobile, distributed and expendable units that
do not require on-board personnel. Certain planetary assault vehicles do resemble miniature space
tanks with all their armoring and concentrated firepower, however. Even the ''[[Guide:Defiant|Defiant]]'' class, carrying
modern armor and forward-firing weaponry, owes to the space tank concept – but speak of a
continuous ‘lineage’ in this context would be quite misleading.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
</gallery>

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*[[Guide: Small Craft|Small Craft]]
*[[Guide: Of Ship Statistics|Appendix A: Of Ship Statistics]]
*[[Guide: Glossary|Appendix B: Glossary]]
*[[Guide: Starfleet Organization - General Outline|Appendix C: Starfleet Organization - General Outline]]
*[[Guide: Abbreviations From Outside|Appendix D: Abbreviations From Outside]]

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