Source: Technical Readout 3057
Mass: 5,600 tons
Armament:
1 AC/10
2 AC/5s
1 LRM-20
2 LRM-15s
1 LRM-10
2 Large Lasers
8 Medium Lasers
2 tons AC/5 ammunition
2 tons AC/10 ammunition
8 tons LRM ammunition
Overview:
One of the largest aerodynes produced, the Triumph Class DropShip was originally designed to carry an armor battalion onto the battlefield. The 450-year-old design has proved one of the most versatile and resilient in the fleets of the Successor States, and large numbers of Triumphs remain in service with all the Great Houses. Although not as glamorous as �Mech transports such as the Union or Overlord, the Triumph is one of the most common designs in active service.
The Triumph�s distinctive squat shape limits its aerodynamic maneuverability, but provides rapid off-loading for vehicles transported in the vessel. Usually a Triumph transports a battalion of armored vehicles in the three huge bays located on the two lowest decks of the craft. A pair of huge doors in the craft�s side provides excellent access to the bays. Many Triumphs have even been modified to carry aerospace fighters, BattleMechs, and surface naval craft.
The aft portion of the vessel�s lowest deck houses the transit drive, undercarriage, one of the three main bays, and two additional cargo bays. Each of the two extra bays can hold almost 1,000 tons, but their restricted floor space means they can only accommodate four vehicles. Despite limited access, these bays are ideal for storing BattleMechs or �Mech cubicles.
The Triumph was not designed to enter contested territory, and vessels that have been forced to deploy their cargo in the midst of battle often meet disastrous results. The meager armor and weapons of the design leave the Triumph extremely vulnerable, and most that enter battle never even reach their landing zones.