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The '''Achilles''' (Japanese: '''アキレウス''') was the [[Free Planets Alliance|FPA]] flagship of the 14th Fleet under [[Military ranks of the Free Planets Alliance#Vice_admiral|Vice Admiral]] [[Lionel Morton]].
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{{infobox/vessel
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| image-top        = Achilleus.jpg
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| caption-top      = The flagship '''{{i|Achilleus}}''' ({{d|799|uc}})
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| affiliation      = [[Free Planets Alliance]]
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| flag-officer    = {{rank|fpa|Vice Admiral}} [[Morton]]
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| type            = [[Ajax class flagship]]
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| purpose          = Flagship ([[14th Fleet]])
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| pennant          = 1401
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| length          =
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| armament        =
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| crew            =
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| status          = Destroyed in combat
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| destroyed        = 2 May {{d|799|uc}}
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{{cn-span|One of the first redesigned FPA battleships, the Achilles was constructed in the final days of the Free Planets Alliance, after their horrendous defeat at the [[Battle of Amritsar Starzone]].|Where's this come from?}} It was destroyed at the [[Battle of Vermilion]].
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The '''{{i|Achilleus}}''' (Japanese: '''アキレウス''') was the [[Free Planets Alliance|Alliance]] flagship of the [[14th Fleet]] under {{rank|fpa|Vice Admiral}} [[Lionel Morton]].
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=={{cleanup-span|Mechanical details|This probably comes from a secondary or non-canon source; we need a citation and then it needs to be moved to the appropriate Apocrypha section}}==
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==Service history==
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Length: 1182 metres<br />
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The ''Achilleus''{{'}}s first known battle was at the [[Battle of Rantemario]] in February {{d|799|uc}}. Though the 14th Fleet suffered grievous losses in that battle, the ''Achilleus'' survived and the remains of the 14th Fleet joined the [[Yang Fleet]] for the subsequent battles of the war. At the [[Battle of Vermilion]], the ''Achilleus'' cooperated with the Attemborough Squadron in cutting off the Imperial line of retreat. However, on 2 May, when the [[Müller Fleet]] joined the battle, Morton's fleet suffered heavy losses, and the ''Achilleus'' itself was destroyed. ({{logh|048|052}})
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Width: 72 metres<br />
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Height: 358 metres<br />
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==Design==
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Armament: 32 forward cannons; 50 port cannons; 50 starboard cannons<br />
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The ''Achilleus'' was nearly identical to the [[15th Fleet]] flagship, the ''[[Diomedes]]''.
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Crew:
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==Gallery==
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<gallery widths=160px>
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File:Achilleus starboard.jpg|Starboard bow ({{d|799|uc}})
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</gallery>
==Appendices==
==Appendices==
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===Appearances===
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<div class="appear">
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*{{logh}}
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**{{e|047}} (first appearance)
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**{{e|048}}
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**{{e|052}} (destroyed)
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</div>
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===Name variations===
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*'''Achilleus''' (<abbr title="LaserDisc">LD</abbr><span class="lr-1px">/</span><abbr title="Digital Versatile Disc">DVD</abbr> subtitles)
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*'''アキレウス''' (<abbr title="LaserDisc">LD</abbr><span class="lr-1px">/</span><abbr title="Digital Versatile Disc">DVD</abbr> subtitles — Japanese)
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===Background information===
===Background information===
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The name 'Achilles' comes from the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Achilles Greek mythological figure] of the same name. Achilles was a close friend of [[Patoroklos|Patroklos]].
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The name ''Achilleus'' is a reference to the Greek mythological figure [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Achilles Achilles]. Achilles was a close friend of [[Patoroklos|Patroklos]].
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====Licensed Sources====
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=====Service History=====
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The ''Achilleus''{{'}}s service history is included in the ''[[Data Book: Mechanic & Seiyū Encyclopaedia]]'', p. 129:
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*'''October {{d|794|uc}}''' — Work completed at the Jamshid Central Shipyard
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*'''1 November {{d|794|uc}}''' — Inducted into the [[6th Fleet]]
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*'''11 February {{d|796|uc}}''' — Participated in the [[Battle of Astarte]] and sustained heavy damage.
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*'''1 October {{d|797|uc}}''' — Inducted as flagship of the [[14th Fleet]].
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[[File:LD Achilleus.jpg|thumb|right|190px|The ''Achilleus''{{'}}s incorrect pennant number]]
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===Apocrypha===
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====Appearance differences====
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In the original release of {{e|052}}, the ''Achilleus''{{'}}s pennant number ''1401'' — identifying it as the flagship of the 14th Fleet — is briefly shown as ''1501'' (the pennant number of the [[Diomedes]]) as it is destroyed. This was corrected in the DVD release.
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====DVD features====
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A Production sketch of the ''Achilleus'' appears in the extra features of the DVD box set.  Note that there is a continuity error with the sketch showing a pennant number of 1501, the number for ''Diomedes'', despite the sketch being clearly labeled as that of the ''Achilleus''.
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<gallery widths=160px>
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File:Achilleussketch.jpg|Front and side
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</gallery>
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[[Category:FPA ships]]
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[[Category:Alliance vessels|Achilleus]]

Latest revision as of 09:15, 30 October 2012

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The flagship Achilleus (799 UC (1 NIC / 490 IC / 3599 CE))
Affiliation: Free Planets Alliance
Flag officer: Vice Admiral Morton
Type: Ajax class flagship
Purpose: Flagship (14th Fleet)
Pennant number: 1401
Status: Destroyed in combat
Destroyed: 2 May 799 UC (1 NIC / 490 IC / 3599 CE)

The Achilleus (Japanese: アキレウス) was the Alliance flagship of the 14th Fleet under Vice Admiral Lionel Morton.

Contents

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Service history

The Achilleus's first known battle was at the Battle of Rantemario in February 799 UC (1 NIC / 490 IC / 3599 CE). Though the 14th Fleet suffered grievous losses in that battle, the Achilleus survived and the remains of the 14th Fleet joined the Yang Fleet for the subsequent battles of the war. At the Battle of Vermilion, the Achilleus cooperated with the Attemborough Squadron in cutting off the Imperial line of retreat. However, on 2 May, when the Müller Fleet joined the battle, Morton's fleet suffered heavy losses, and the Achilleus itself was destroyed. (LOGH: 'The Two-Headed Snake: The Battle of Rantemario', 'The Battle of Vermilion (Part Two)')

Design

The Achilleus was nearly identical to the 15th Fleet flagship, the Diomedes.

Gallery

Starboard bow (799 UC (1 NIC / 490 IC / 3599 CE))

Appendices

Appearances

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Name variations

Background information

The name Achilleus is a reference to the Greek mythological figure Achilles. Achilles was a close friend of Patroklos.

Licensed Sources

Service History

The Achilleus's service history is included in the Data Book: Mechanic & Seiyū Encyclopaedia, p. 129:

The Achilleus's incorrect pennant number

Apocrypha

Appearance differences

In the original release of 'The Battle of Vermilion (Part Two)', the Achilleus's pennant number 1401 — identifying it as the flagship of the 14th Fleet — is briefly shown as 1501 (the pennant number of the Diomedes) as it is destroyed. This was corrected in the DVD release.

DVD features

A Production sketch of the Achilleus appears in the extra features of the DVD box set. Note that there is a continuity error with the sketch showing a pennant number of 1501, the number for Diomedes, despite the sketch being clearly labeled as that of the Achilleus.

Front and side


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