Ironclad Assault

The Drake Ironclad Assault is a versatile combined-arms platform which excels in transporting heavy vehicles and infantry squads, complemented by formidable auxiliary turrets for direct combat support. Furthermore, equipped with a comprehensive garage facility capable of refueling, rearming, and manufacturing new components for ground vehicles, this self-sustaining behemoth is well-equipped to overcome any obstacles or adversaries encountered on the battlefield.^[1]

Features

Command Module

The command module can be detached from the main hull and used as an independent ship. It serves as the ship's escape pod and may be re-attached to the ship. It will be compatible with that of the Drake Caterpillar.^[2]

Fortified ramp

This enables it to deploy heavy ground vehicles onto a battlefield without warning. With the capacity to transport up to four fully-armored assault vehicles, it exhibits exceptional swiftness and effectiveness in their deployment.

Vehicle garage with Repair Bay

A comprehensive vehicle garage at the rear of the cargo bay allows for refuelling, repairing, and re-arming ground vehicles along with fabricating new components for on-site replacement. The Repair Bay can repair both vehicles and ships.^[2]

Armory

The Assault variant will be equiped with an Armory for storing arms and military equipment for the transported troops.^[2]

Weapons

The Assault variant is equipped with three quad turrets, which serve the purpose of delivering deadly air support and ensuring the safe clearance of landing zones. Additionally, it boasts an extra Size 3 turret that can be operated remotely, granting it an offensive advantage.

Specifications

Radar

1x

S3

L Radar

To be determined

1x

S1

S Radar

To be determined

Computer

3x

S2

M Computer

N/A

Power plant

2x

S3

L Power Plant

To be determined

Cooler

2x

S3

L Cooler

To be determined

Shield generator

4x

S3

L Shield Generator

To be determined

1x

S1

S Module Shield Generator

To be determined

Quantum drive

1x

S3

L Quantum Drive

To be determined

1x

S1

S Module Quantum Drive

To be determined

Jump drive

1x

S3

L Jump Module

To be determined

Fuel intake

3x

S3

L Fuel Intake

N/A

Fuel tank

2x

S3

L Fuel Tank

N/A

1x

S1

S Module Fuel Tank

N/A

Quantum fuel tank

2x

S3

L Quantum Fuel Tank

N/A

1x

S1

S Module Quantum Fuel Tank

N/A

Thrusters

8x

SX

Main Thruster

N/A

2x

SX

Main Thruster

N/A

2x

SX

Retro Thruster

N/A

12x

SX

Fixed Maneuvering Thruster

N/A

Turret

2x

S3

Remote Turret

N/A

4x

S3

S3 Weapon

To be determined

1x

S2

Interior Remote Turret

N/A

TBDx

S2

S2 Weapon

To be determined

1x

S5

Manned Turret

N/A

1x

SX

Empty hardpoint

N/A

1x

S3

Manned Turret

N/A

2x

S3

S3 Weapon

To be determined

1x

SX

Empty hardpoint

N/A

1x

SX

Empty hardpoint

N/A

1x

SX

Empty hardpoint

N/A

Ordnance

4x

S5

S4 Missile Rack

To be determined

2x

SX

Empty hardpoint

N/A

1x

SX

Empty hardpoint

N/A

1x

SX

Empty hardpoint

N/A

1x

SX

Empty hardpoint

N/A

Utility items

3x

S2

Tractor Beam

N/A

Model

Ship profile

Exterior

Isometric	Above	Port-side	Front	Rear	Below

Isometric	Above	Port-side	Front	Rear	Below

Interior

Isometric

Series variants

Ironclad

Armored Freight

Ironclad Assault

Combined Arms Platform

Paints

Acquisition

Pledge price history

Date	Pledge cost (USD)	Insurance	Availability	Sale
2024-05-25	450	LTI	Limited	Invictus Launch Week 2954

Lore

The Ironclad and Ironclad Assault were unveiled by Drake Interplanetary during Drake DefenseCon 2954, an event run by Drake as a tagalong to the Invictus Launch Week. The obvious aim was to eclipse the official convention.^[1]

Gallery

Development

Trivia

The Ironclad is being nicknamed the Faterpillar by the community.

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 Ironclad - presentation page. Transmission - Comm-Link. Retrieved 2024-05-26
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 Q&A Drake Ironclad. Engineering - Comm-Link. Retrieved 2024-05-26