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Author:  Lextar [ Fri Nov 26, 2004 1:10 pm ]
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I need some back-ground info and hoping I can get some fast answers without having to plough through the source material I do have or search through the internet for it.

1) What is the command structure on a Space Marine Battle Barge? Similiar to that of an Imperial Fleet?

2) Who would authorise the building of a new Battleship? Which organisation or commander etc?

3) What sorta ship would be used to transport materials to a Space Dock for construction of a new ship.

I'm pretty sure I'll have more questions, but just to keep it simple.

Thanks
Author:  vanvlak [ Fri Nov 26, 2004 1:17 pm ]
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Hi Lextar,
here are my (biased) replies:
1 - It SHOULD be the senior Techmarine
2 - For an SM chapter, the Master of the Forge
3 - cargoes for the equipment; bulk transporters or cargo barges for the structural material; dedicated transporters for the engine parts and other large bits; tugs for helping around; very large tugs for towing asteroids to processing plants, or alternatively, vast self-propelled mining plants.
Author:  Warmaster Nice [ Fri Nov 26, 2004 1:32 pm ]
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According to Armada the Tech Marines only oversee the Engines and run the technical stuff such as controlling the Servitor crew. The actual command is under a senior Marine officer. Probably never below the rank of captain.

Other than that I think Vanvlak is pretty much spot on. For Space Dock vessels also I imagine tugs which are basically big engines attatched to half fabricated component. This should be much easier for transporting large compomnents than stowing them away inside an actual transport.

Cheers! :)
Author:  vanvlak [ Fri Nov 26, 2004 1:36 pm ]
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Hmmmph - Techmarines should still get overall command - at least in my chapters. And you're right about the tugs, WMN, big, powerful engines  stuck to whatever needs moving.
Author:  Lextar [ Fri Nov 26, 2004 2:33 pm ]
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Okay, one other question while I remember... who orders a new Space Dock to be built?
Author:  stormseer [ Fri Nov 26, 2004 2:43 pm ]
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The ruling Planetry Overlord? Chief Magos of the Mechanicus? Grand Admiral of the Imperial Navy?

I would say any one of these could, it all depends on what the purpose of the dock is, civilian, military, etc.
Author:  vanvlak [ Fri Nov 26, 2004 5:24 pm ]
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Quote (stormseer @ 26 2004 Nov.,14:43)
Chief Magos of the Mechanicus

Definitely him. So there.

Oh, and did I mention I'm biased?
Author:  CyberShadow [ Sat Nov 27, 2004 12:28 am ]
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I would guess that the senior Marine Commander would take charge, with the TechMarines dealing with the local running of the systems, unless the Marine Commander is planet-side in battle, in which case there should be an NCO on board.
Author:  Lextar [ Mon Nov 29, 2004 10:36 am ]
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I haven't read any BFG novels, so most likely get things wrong as I write the background stuff.

So if I get it wrong, please tell me. Don't have e-mail so I rely on this forum.

fluff in italics.

http://www.lexcore.co.uk/Epic4/Special03.htm
Author:  Xavi [ Mon Nov 29, 2004 7:53 pm ]
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The SM admiral equivalent is the "Master of the Fleet". Rank similar to that of a company captain. It would be this dude the one directing a fleet. I suppose you are refering to that in your fist question.

Health and sixes,

Xavi
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