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Wow. Last post here was Dec '05? Is this a dead topic? Did this ever go anywhere--I mean with any new ideas or theories, models, conversions or house rules? Should this be obvious to me?(that was rhetorical) Hmm, well for my two cents, since I'm here, a newbie and just exploring the dustier rooms of this site, I'll just say that I picked up a couple of old SpaceFleet Goliath factory ships and found rules for them in BattleFleet Gothic Magazine issue No.4. It covers some of the older models like the Thunderbolt Cruiser used as a Fast Clipper and other merchant class ships. But you probably all knew that mag and this is the reason this thread died out 3.5 yrs ago. Seems I could be a little behind due to warp storm induced time distortion so please forgive!
As Rowanalpha stated, it would be conceivable for some chapters (like mine) either by loss of homeworld or lengthy crusade to find themselves in need of a mobile space forge (or two). I found these old Goliath models work just fine and fit well into my fleets mission of eternal crusade! I like the idea and would enjoy hearing about any other fleets out there with ships like these in their service! Photos would be cool too!

Heya,

well then...were are pics of your Forgeships!

welcome!

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I demand pictures.

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Sorry guys I still live in the analog world...no digital camera.

I'll try to strongarm the next tourist I see and attempt to put something together. BTW once that happens how do I upload the image here? I really am analog...seriously! (Yes, that sucking sound you hear is me).

Thanks for the welcome! I'll try to be more of a prolific presence!
Any of you got heavy transports or fleet support ships in your fleets?

Would it be appropriate here to (re)post the stats from the BFG issue here for those who might'nt have a copy? What is the protocol for that? BTW the stats seem OK to me.

I won't see harm in posting them.

www.photobucket.com or www.stashbox.org are easy sites to upload pictures.

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It is simply faster for me to type them and credit the issue I referenced. So here you go!

Excerpt from the article "Merchant Ships of the Imperium" Experimental Rules by Nate Montes, The Official BFG Magazine Issue No. 4, pg 12, allcredit/copyright GW reserved, no challenge to IP here,

Goliath Class Forge Tender:
30 pts
Type/Hits: as Cruiser/6
Speed: 15cm
Turns: 45 degrees
Shields: 2
Armour: 5+
Turrets: 2

Armament: Port/Starboard weapons batteries: Range/Speed 15cm, FirePwr/Strength 3, Fire Arc Left/Rt; Dorsal weapons battery, Range/Speed 15cm, FirePwr/Strength 3, Fire Arc Front/Left/Rt

Notes: Goliath class ships repair 1 damage point after being in base contact with another ship for one turn (including itself) if not crippled. It has the capacity of a standard transport. It suffers -1 leadership and is restricted to +3D6cm when under All Ahead Full special orders. This ship has no planetary assault transport point value.

Fluff: Goliath class forge tenders are light cruisers typically operated by the Adeptus Mechanicus and have been contracted by guilds, miltary units and planetary forces to perform maintenance repairs on remote outposts and merchant vessels throughout the Imperium for endless centuries. Despite their size they only have the capacity of a standard transport.

Here is a link to an image of a painted version of the Goliath Factory ship model from the SpaceFleet range. Scroll down to the bottom of linked page. FYI, an unpainted image was referenced in the above article: http://www.solegends.com/citsfleet/imperial.htm

IMHO it would be very cool to create a converted version of this ship from Imperial hulls since the model referenced above has been OOP since early 90's and is scarce!