Campaign Setup

[Steve Walmsley (OP)]

Background
In the mid-nineteenth century, a benevolent alien race known as the Quaesum visited the solar system as part of their centuries-long nomadic journey through the galaxy. As the aliens had determined that the most advanced of the many nation states on Earth was Great Britain, that became their target for first contact. The landing of a 500-ton alien shuttlecraft in London's Hyde Park could have caused considerable panic. Fortunately, it landed not far from the Crystal Palace that housed the Great Exhibition and Londoners cheered as they thought the ship was part of the Exhibition. Scientists were quietly summoned from the Royal Society and peaceful contact was established. This was made much easier by the fact the aliens had already learned English during their covert study of the planet.

The alien culture was peaceful and emphasised the sharing of knowledge, so during their voyage they had already passed on the fundamentals of Trans-Newtonian physics to several intelligent, but planet-bound races. Before they departed, they encouraged the British to pass on their new knowledge to everyone on Earth. The prime minister assured the Quaesum that their knowledge would be put to good use and waved the aliens goodbye.

The industrialization of the Empire proceeded far more rapidly than before and soon began to adopt Trans-Newtonian technology. The other nations of the world were aware of the visit, but did not realise just how much information had been transferred. The British shared knowledge in several fields, such as medicine and agriculture, and the rest of the world was extremely grateful for the British generosity. However, the industrial and military-related technologies remained a state secret. By the time the other nations realised what was happening, it was too late. By 1870 Great Britain was using tanks and jet aircraft to expand the Empire. In 1876 the British Empire sent a man to the Moon. Although other nations tried to replicate the British technological advances, the Empire had established too great a lead, both economically and militarily. It was only a matter of time before the British Empire dominated the globe.

As the Empire expanded its territory and researched new technologies, British astronomers were able to observe the other planets in the solar system much more closely. What they found was deeply concerning. Humans were not the only sentient species in the solar system. Four other worlds, Venus, Mars, Ganymede and Titan, were home to alien races and there were signs of intense industrial activity, including the building of orbital shipyards. It was apparent that the Quaesum had made other stops on their voyage through the solar system.

Trans-Newtonian technology allowed communication between the worlds of the solar system, so contacts were made between all of the races. Each race was suspicious of the others and it took some time for communications to be established. Even so, each race was also determined to avoid a war that would weaken it as such a critical time and was therefore wary of giving the other races an excuse to combine forces against it. The result of the mutual desire to avoid conflict was a British-led agreement that no race would send ships beyond its own orbital space until an agreed time, which in human terms was the 1st of January, 1889. Furthermore, there would be a non-aggression pact between all five races for a length of time equal to ten Earth years.

Mars is a hot, dry desert planet with small seas covering 25% of its surface. A network of canals, ranging from Great Canals over a kilometre in width to minor canals with a width of ten or twenty meters, transport water from the seas and the polar ice caps to the cities. The gravity is 0.7G while the atmosphere is 0.67 atm and comprises 82% Nitrogen, 18% Oxygen (0.12 atm). Surface temperate is 20C. The inhabitants of Mars are tall and slender humanoids with pale blue skins, sharp features and elongated, pointed ears. The Martian Empire has 800m Pop and 200k Research Points. Research modifier 1.2.

Venus is a hot, wet world with dense jungles and a surface temperature of 38C. Oceans cover 60% of its surface. The atmosphere is 1.78 atm and comprises 84% Nitrogen and 16% Oxygen (0.28 atm). The surface is covered by a wide variety of fauna and flora, including some truly terrifying predators, but the dominant species is a race of intelligent bipedal reptilians with a crocodile-like head on a long neck. The Venusian Khanate has 1200m pop and 160k research points.

Ganymede is a world of great oceans and endless plains. Water covers eighty percent of the surface, while the land is mostly prairie with low rolling hills. The atmosphere has 0.6 atm of nitrogen and 0.2 atm of oxygen, while the surface temperature is 11C. The Jovian Federation is a race of humanoid amphibians with large grey eyes, leathery skin and a ridge of small horns down their neck and spine.  The Jovian population is 1000m, with 160k research points and a density modifier of 1.25.

Titan is a bitterly cold world of snow-covered mountains and alpine forests, with an average surface temperature of -43C. Frozen oceans cover half the surface. The atmosphere of 1.11 atm is the closest to Earth, with 21% oxygen and 79% nitrogen. The dominant species appears to be a combination of a bear, a porcupine and a shark. Their muscular bodies are covered in fur, except for the head, which is leathery and shark-like, and the neck and upper back, which are covered in sharp quills. The Hegemony of Titan has a population of 1000m, with 160k research points and a production bonus of 1.2.

On January 1st 1889, the Earth has a population of 1000m, with 160k research points.

[Steve Walmsley (OP)]

Royal Navy
6x Majestic class Battleship: Caesar, Illustrious, Magnificent, Majestic, Prince George, Victorious
1x Centurion class Battleship: Centurion
4x Edgar class Protected Cruiser: Edgar, Endymion, Hawke, Theseus
2x Blake class Protected Cruiser: Blake, Blenheim
8x Apollo class Second Class Cruiser: Aeolus, Andromache, Apollo, Intrepid, Retribution, Sirius, Spartan, Thetis
4x Astraea class Second Class Cruiser: Astraea, Bonaventure, Cambrian, Charybdis
4x Medea class Second Class Cruiser: Magicienne, Marathon, Medea, Medusa
6x Pelorus class Survey Cruiser: Pandora, Pegasus, Pelorus, Perseus, Prometheus, Proserpine

The primary warship of the British Empire is the Majestic class battleship. Three Parsons P400 Triple Expansion Stardrives, based on improved nuclear pulse technology, take up forty percent of the hull space and provide the motive power. The main armament comprises four eight-inch Ultraviolet Lasers, supported by a secondary armament of six quick-firing 12cm QF Ultraviolet Lasers and a tertiary armament of six 10cm QF Railguns. The sensor suite is among the most capable in the Royal Navy.

Majestic class Battleship      15,000 tons       426 Crew       2,154.1 BP       TCS 300    TH 1,200    EM 0
4000 km/s      Armour 7-54       Shields 0-0       HTK 89      Sensors 15/5/0/0      DCR 8      PPV 66
Maint Life 2.05 Years     MSP 740    AFR 218%    IFR 3.0%    1YR 234    5YR 3,510    Max Repair 200 MSP
Commander    Control Rating 1   BRG   
Intended Deployment Time: 12 months    Morale Check Required   

Parsons P400 Triple Expansion Stardrive (3)    Power 1200    Fuel Use 40.0%    Signature 400    Explosion 10%
Fuel Capacity 647,000 Litres    Range 19.4 billion km (56 days at full power)

8” Ultraviolet Laser (4)    Range 256,000km     TS: 4,000 km/s     Power 10-4     RM 40,000 km    ROF 15       
5” QF Ultraviolet Laser (6)    Range 160,000km     TS: 4,000 km/s     Power 4-4     RM 40,000 km    ROF 5       
4” QF Railgun (6x4)    Range 20,000km     TS: 4,000 km/s     Power 3-3     RM 20,000 km    ROF 5       
Dreyer Primary Fire Control System (2)     Max Range: 256,000 km   TS: 4,000 km/s     96 92 88 84 80 77 73 69 65 61
Dreyer Secondary Fire Control System (2)     Max Range: 64,000 km   TS: 4,000 km/s     84 69 53 38 22 6 0 0 0 0
R15 Improved Pebble Bed Reactor (4)     Total Power Output 59.6    Exp 5%

Type 1 Active Search Sensor (1)     GPS 7560     Range 50.5m km    Resolution 105
Type 10 Torpedo Detection Sensor (1)     GPS 4     Range 2.4m km    MCR 260.7k km    Resolution 1
Type 2 EM Sensor (1)     Sensitivity 5     Detect Sig Strength 1000:  17.7m km
Type 5 Thermal Sensor (1)     Sensitivity 15     Detect Sig Strength 1000:  30.6m km

The Centurion class battleship is a modification of the Majestic, with the secondary and tertiary armament removed and the armour slightly reduced in order to create space for the 3000-ton Mitchell Aeromarine MA-150 Military Jump Drive.

Centurion class Battleship      15,000 tons       406 Crew       2,044.3 BP       TCS 300    TH 1,200    EM 0
4000 km/s    JR 3-50      Armour 6-54       Shields 0-0       HTK 85      Sensors 5/5/0/0      DCR 12      PPV 24
Maint Life 2.21 Years     MSP 1,022    AFR 150%    IFR 2.1%    1YR 283    5YR 4,238    Max Repair 396.8 MSP
Commander    Control Rating 1   BRG   
Intended Deployment Time: 12 months    Morale Check Required   

Mitchell Aeromarine MA-150 Military Jump Drive     Max Ship Size 15000 tons    Distance 50k km     Squadron Size 3
Parsons P400 Triple Expansion Stardrive (3)    Power 1200    Fuel Use 40.0%    Signature 400    Explosion 10%
Fuel Capacity 663,000 Litres    Range 19.9 billion km (57 days at full power)

8” Ultraviolet Laser (4)    Range 256,000km     TS: 4,000 km/s     Power 10-4     RM 40,000 km    ROF 15       
Dreyer Primary Fire Control System (2)     Max Range: 256,000 km   TS: 4,000 km/s     96 92 88 84 80 77 73 69 65 61
R8 Improved Pebble Bed Reactor (2)     Total Power Output 16.2    Exp 5%

Type 7 Active Search Sensor (1)     GPS 1200     Range 20.3m km    Resolution 100
Type 10 Torpedo Detection Sensor (1)     GPS 4     Range 2.4m km    MCR 260.7k km    Resolution 1
Type 2 EM Sensor (1)     Sensitivity 5     Detect Sig Strength 1000:  17.7m km
Type 4 Thermal Sensor (1)     Sensitivity 5     Detect Sig Strength 1000:  17.7m km

The Edgar class Protected Cruiser is a half size version of the Majestic, intended for lower priority deployments or for showing the flag where a battleship is not required. The main armament is a pair of 6” C3 Ultraviolet Lasers, while the secondary and tertiary armament comprises half that of the Majestics. The Edgars also have a less capable sensor suite and reduced armour protection.

Edgar class Protected Cruiser      7,500 tons       219 Crew       1,095.8 BP       TCS 150    TH 600    EM 0
4000 km/s      Armour 5-34       Shields 0-0       HTK 48      Sensors 5/5/0/0      DCR 4      PPV 31
Maint Life 2.36 Years     MSP 365    AFR 112%    IFR 1.6%    1YR 90    5YR 1,345    Max Repair 150 MSP
Commander    Control Rating 1   BRG   
Intended Deployment Time: 12 months    Morale Check Required   

Parsons P300 Triple Expansion Stardrive (2)    Power 600    Fuel Use 46.19%    Signature 300    Explosion 10%
Fuel Capacity 373,000 Litres    Range 19.4 billion km (56 days at full power)

6” C3 Ultraviolet Laser (2)    Range 240,000km     TS: 4,000 km/s     Power 6-3     RM 40,000 km    ROF 10       
5” QF Ultraviolet Laser (3)    Range 160,000km     TS: 4,000 km/s     Power 4-4     RM 40,000 km    ROF 5       
4” QF Railgun (3x4)    Range 20,000km     TS: 4,000 km/s     Power 3-3     RM 20,000 km    ROF 5       
Dreyer Primary Fire Control System (2)     Max Range: 256,000 km   TS: 4,000 km/s     96 92 88 84 80 77 73 69 65 61
Dreyer Secondary Fire Control System (2)     Max Range: 64,000 km   TS: 4,000 km/s     84 69 53 38 22 6 0 0 0 0
R15 Improved Pebble Bed Reactor (2)     Total Power Output 29.8    Exp 5%

Type 6 Active Search Sensor (1)     GPS 3780     Range 35.7m km    Resolution 105
Type 10 Torpedo Detection Sensor (1)     GPS 4     Range 2.4m km    MCR 260.7k km    Resolution 1
Type 2 EM Sensor (1)     Sensitivity 5     Detect Sig Strength 1000:  17.7m km
Type 4 Thermal Sensor (1)     Sensitivity 5     Detect Sig Strength 1000:  17.7m km

The Blake class Protected Cruiser is a variant of the Edgar that exchanges the main armament and a third of the secondary and tertiary armament for a jump drive. The sensor suite is minimal.

Blake class Protected Cruiser      7,500 tons       208 Crew       932.2 BP       TCS 150    TH 600    EM 0
4000 km/s    JR 3-50      Armour 4-34       Shields 0-0       HTK 43      Sensors 0/0/0/0      DCR 4      PPV 14
Maint Life 2.22 Years     MSP 349    AFR 100%    IFR 1.4%    1YR 96    5YR 1,434    Max Repair 150 MSP
Commander    Control Rating 1   BRG   
Intended Deployment Time: 12 months    Morale Check Required   

Mitchell Aeromarine MA-75 Military Jump Drive     Max Ship Size 7500 tons    Distance 50k km     Squadron Size 3

Parsons P300 Triple Expansion Stardrive (2)    Power 600    Fuel Use 46.19%    Signature 300    Explosion 10%
Fuel Capacity 381,000 Litres    Range 19.8 billion km (57 days at full power)

5” QF Ultraviolet Laser (2)    Range 160,000km     TS: 4,000 km/s     Power 4-4     RM 40,000 km    ROF 5       
4” QF Railgun (2x4)    Range 20,000km     TS: 4,000 km/s     Power 3-3     RM 20,000 km    ROF 5       
Dreyer Primary Fire Control System (1)     Max Range: 256,000 km   TS: 4,000 km/s     96 92 88 84 80 77 73 69 65 61
Dreyer Secondary Fire Control System (1)     Max Range: 64,000 km   TS: 4,000 km/s     84 69 53 38 22 6 0 0 0 0
R15 Improved Pebble Bed Reactor (1)     Total Power Output 14.9    Exp 5%

Type 10 Torpedo Detection Sensor (1)     GPS 4     Range 2.4m km    MCR 260.7k km    Resolution 1
Type 7 Active Search Sensor (1)     GPS 1200     Range 20.3m km    Resolution 100

The Apollo class is a second class cruiser intended for general patrol and escort duties and designed for longer deployments than the larger warships. The primary armament is a pair of quick-firing 5” QF Ultraviolet Lasers, supported by a secondary armament of two 4” QF Railguns. The Apollo has a respectable sensor suite for its size in line with its intended role. 

Apollo class Second Class Cruiser      3,750 tons       113 Crew       566.7 BP       TCS 75    TH 300    EM 0
4000 km/s      Armour 3-21       Shields 0-0       HTK 27      Sensors 5/5/0/0      DCR 2      PPV 14
Maint Life 2.52 Years     MSP 188    AFR 56%    IFR 0.8%    1YR 41    5YR 620    Max Repair 150 MSP
Commander    Control Rating 1   BRG   
Intended Deployment Time: 18 months    Morale Check Required   

Parsons P300 Triple Expansion Stardrive (1)    Power 300    Fuel Use 46.19%    Signature 300    Explosion 10%
Fuel Capacity 186,000 Litres    Range 19.3 billion km (55 days at full power)

5” QF Ultraviolet Laser (2)    Range 160,000km     TS: 4,000 km/s     Power 4-4     RM 40,000 km    ROF 5       
4” QF Railgun (2x4)    Range 20,000km     TS: 4,000 km/s     Power 3-3     RM 20,000 km    ROF 5       
Dreyer Primary Fire Control System (1)     Max Range: 256,000 km   TS: 4,000 km/s     96 92 88 84 80 77 73 69 65 61
Dreyer Secondary Fire Control System (1)     Max Range: 64,000 km   TS: 4,000 km/s     84 69 53 38 22 6 0 0 0 0
R15 Improved Pebble Bed Reactor (1)     Total Power Output 14.9    Exp 5%

Type 6 Active Search Sensor (1)     GPS 3780     Range 35.7m km    Resolution 105
Type 10 Torpedo Detection Sensor (1)     GPS 4     Range 2.4m km    MCR 260.7k km    Resolution 1
Type 2 EM Sensor (1)     Sensitivity 5     Detect Sig Strength 1000:  17.7m km
Type 4 Thermal Sensor (1)     Sensitivity 5     Detect Sig Strength 1000:  17.7m km

The Astraea class Second Class Cruiser is a dedicated escort vessel and would not normally be deployed alone. The six 4” QF Railguns would be deadly in close combat but are primarily intended to defend against alien warships armed with torpedoes.

Astraea class Second Class Cruiser      3,750 tons       114 Crew       484.8 BP       TCS 75    TH 300    EM 0
4000 km/s      Armour 3-21       Shields 0-0       HTK 25      Sensors 1/0/0/0      DCR 2      PPV 18
Maint Life 2.39 Years     MSP 161    AFR 56%    IFR 0.8%    1YR 38    5YR 577    Max Repair 150 MSP
Commander    Control Rating 1   BRG   
Intended Deployment Time: 18 months    Morale Check Required   

Parsons P300 Triple Expansion Stardrive (1)    Power 300    Fuel Use 46.19%    Signature 300    Explosion 10%
Fuel Capacity 196,000 Litres    Range 20.4 billion km (58 days at full power)

4” QF Railgun (6x4)    Range 20,000km     TS: 4,000 km/s     Power 3-3     RM 20,000 km    ROF 5       
Dreyer Secondary Fire Control System (2)     Max Range: 64,000 km   TS: 4,000 km/s     84 69 53 38 22 6 0 0 0 0
R9 Improved Pebble Bed Reactor (2)     Total Power Output 18.6    Exp 5%

Type 10 Torpedo Detection Sensor (1)     GPS 4     Range 2.4m km    MCR 260.7k km    Resolution 1
Type 7 Active Search Sensor (1)     GPS 1200     Range 20.3m km    Resolution 100
Type 8 Thermal Sensor (1)     Sensitivity 1     Detect Sig Strength 1000:  7.9m km

The Medea is a second class cruiser designed to provide jump support to other cruisers of similar size. The armour is lighter than the Apollo or the Astraea and sensors are minimal. However, the Medea is not intended to operate alone and is capable of contributing to combat operations with its armament of two quick-firing 5” Ultraviolet Lasers.

Medea class Second Class Cruiser      3,750 tons       111 Crew       476.9 BP       TCS 75    TH 300    EM 0
4000 km/s    JR 3-50      Armour 2-21       Shields 0-0       HTK 25      Sensors 1/0/0/0      DCR 2      PPV 8
Maint Life 2.26 Years     MSP 158    AFR 56%    IFR 0.8%    1YR 42    5YR 627    Max Repair 150 MSP
Commander    Control Rating 1   BRG   
Intended Deployment Time: 18 months    Morale Check Required   

Mitchell Aeromarine MA-37 Military Jump Drive     Max Ship Size 3750 tons    Distance 50k km     Squadron Size 3

Parsons P300 Triple Expansion Stardrive (1)    Power 300    Fuel Use 46.19%    Signature 300    Explosion 10%
Fuel Capacity 186,000 Litres    Range 19.3 billion km (55 days at full power)

5” QF Ultraviolet Laser (2)    Range 160,000km     TS: 4,000 km/s     Power 4-4     RM 40,000 km    ROF 5       
Dreyer Primary Fire Control System (1)     Max Range: 256,000 km   TS: 4,000 km/s     96 92 88 84 80 77 73 69 65 61
R8 Improved Pebble Bed Reactor (1)     Total Power Output 8.1    Exp 5%

Type 10 Torpedo Detection Sensor (1)     GPS 4     Range 2.4m km    MCR 260.7k km    Resolution 1
Type 8 Thermal Sensor (1)     Sensitivity 1     Detect Sig Strength 1000:  7.9m km

The Pelorus class Survey Cruiser is the second-largest military-engined design in the Royal Navy. Even so, it lacks any weapons and the armour is minimal. The Pelorus is dedicated to long-range surveying operations, both gravitational and geological. Two separate designs were considered, but the convenience of having both capabilities was deemed to be more important.

Pelorus class Survey Cruiser      8,000 tons       196 Crew       1,004.2 BP       TCS 160    TH 420    EM 0
2625 km/s    JR 3-50      Armour 1-35       Shields 0-0       HTK 48      Sensors 5/5/2/2      DCR 7      PPV 0
Maint Life 4.17 Years     MSP 549    AFR 73%    IFR 1.0%    1YR 51    5YR 759    Max Repair 128 MSP
Commander    Control Rating 1   BRG   
Intended Deployment Time: 42 months    Morale Check Required   

Mitchell Aeromarine MA-80 Military Jump Drive     Max Ship Size 8000 tons    Distance 50k km     Squadron Size 3
Parsons P210E Triple Expansion Stardrive (2)    Power 420    Fuel Use 18.94%    Signature 210    Explosion 7%
Fuel Capacity 842,000 Litres    Range 100.1 billion km (441 days at full power)

Type 6 Active Search Sensor (1)     GPS 3780     Range 35.7m km    Resolution 105
Type 4 Thermal Sensor (1)     Sensitivity 5     Detect Sig Strength 1000:  17.7m km
Type 2 EM Sensor (1)     Sensitivity 5     Detect Sig Strength 1000:  17.7m km
Gravitational Survey Sensors (2)   2 Survey Points Per Hour
Geological Survey Sensors (2)   2 Survey Points Per Hour

[Steve Walmsley (OP)]

Royal Fleet Auxiliary
5x Atlas class Freighter
5x Athena class Colony Ship
2x Ares class Troop Transport
2x Tethys class Tanker
2x Hermes class Jump Tender
2x Hercules class Tug
4x Ambrosia class Fuel Harvester

The Ares class Troop Transport is the primary method by which the Royal Fleet Auxiliary will move British Army regiments to new colonies or to attack hostile forces. There is sufficient capacity to move four regiments plus divisional artillery and supply assets. The Ares is unarmed and will always be escorted, but does have some armour protection.

Ares class Troop Transport      90,000 tons       482 Crew       2,177.7 BP       TCS 1,800    TH 2,560    EM 0
1422 km/s      Armour 3-178       Shields 0-0       HTK 226      Sensors 5/5/0/0      DCR 1      PPV 0
MSP 15    Max Repair 80 MSP
Troop Capacity 50,000 tons     Cargo Shuttle Multiplier 6   
Lieutenant Commander    Control Rating 1   BRG   
Intended Deployment Time: 3 months   

Commercial Improved Nuclear Pulse Engine (16)    Power 2560    Fuel Use 4.05%    Signature 160    Explosion 4%
Fuel Capacity 700,000 Litres    Range 34.6 billion km (281 days at full power)

Type 7 Active Search Sensor (1)     GPS 1200     Range 20.3m km    Resolution 100
Type 2 EM Sensor (1)     Sensitivity 5     Detect Sig Strength 1000:  17.7m km
Type 4 Thermal Sensor (1)     Sensitivity 5     Detect Sig Strength 1000:  17.7m km

The Tethys class Tanker is jump-capable and intended to support Royal Navy squadrons on extra-solar deployments.

Tethys class Tanker      44,300 tons       244 Crew       850.8 BP       TCS 886    TH 1,600    EM 0
1805 km/s    JR 2-25(C)      Armour 1-111       Shields 0-0       HTK 119      Sensors 5/5/0/0      DCR 1      PPV 0
MSP 12    Max Repair 76.3 MSP
Commander    Control Rating 1   BRG   
Intended Deployment Time: 3 months   

JC45K Commercial Jump Drive     Max Ship Size 45000 tons    Distance 25k km     Squadron Size 2
Commercial Improved Nuclear Pulse Engine (10)    Power 1600    Fuel Use 4.05%    Signature 160    Explosion 4%
Fuel Capacity 10,500,000 Litres    Range 1,053.5 billion km (6755 days at full power)
Refuelling Capability: 50,000 litres per hour     Complete Refuel 210 hours

Type 7 Active Search Sensor (1)     GPS 1200     Range 20.3m km    Resolution 100
Type 2 EM Sensor (1)     Sensitivity 5     Detect Sig Strength 1000:  17.7m km
Type 4 Thermal Sensor (1)     Sensitivity 5     Detect Sig Strength 1000:  17.7m km

Hercules class Tug      53,405 tons       426 Crew       1,226.3 BP       TCS 1,068    TH 4,000    EM 0
3744 km/s      Armour 1-126       Shields 0-0       HTK 177      Sensors 5/5/0/0      DCR 1      PPV 0
MSP 14    Max Repair 100 MSP
Tractor Beam     
Lieutenant Commander    Control Rating 1   BRG   
Intended Deployment Time: 3 months   

Commercial Improved Nuclear Pulse Engine (25)    Power 4000    Fuel Use 4.05%    Signature 160    Explosion 4%
Fuel Capacity 1,250,000 Litres    Range 104.1 billion km (321 days at full power)

Type 7 Active Search Sensor (1)     GPS 1200     Range 20.3m km    Resolution 100
Type 4 Thermal Sensor (1)     Sensitivity 5     Detect Sig Strength 1000:  17.7m km
Type 2 EM Sensor (1)     Sensitivity 5     Detect Sig Strength 1000:  17.7m km

Athena class Colony Ship      49,975 tons       326 Crew       1,706.9 BP       TCS 1,000    TH 1,600    EM 0
1600 km/s      Armour 1-120       Shields 0-0       HTK 93      Sensors 5/5/0/0      DCR 1      PPV 0
MSP 21    Max Repair 100 MSP
Cryogenic Berths 100,000    Cargo Shuttle Multiplier 5   
Lieutenant Commander    Control Rating 1   BRG   
Intended Deployment Time: 3 months   

Commercial Improved Nuclear Pulse Engine (10)    Power 1600    Fuel Use 4.05%    Signature 160    Explosion 4%
Fuel Capacity 1,000,000 Litres    Range 88.9 billion km (643 days at full power)

Type 7 Active Search Sensor (1)     GPS 1200     Range 20.3m km    Resolution 100
Type 2 EM Sensor (1)     Sensitivity 5     Detect Sig Strength 1000:  17.7m km
Type 4 Thermal Sensor (1)     Sensitivity 5     Detect Sig Strength 1000:  17.7m km

Atlas class Freighter      89,885 tons       358 Crew       1,118.7 BP       TCS 1,798    TH 2,720    EM 0
1513 km/s      Armour 1-178       Shields 0-0       HTK 129      Sensors 5/5/0/0      DCR 1      PPV 0
MSP 7    Max Repair 50 MSP
Cargo 50,000    Cargo Shuttle Multiplier 6   
Lieutenant Commander    Control Rating 1   BRG   
Intended Deployment Time: 3 months   

Commercial Improved Nuclear Pulse Engine (17)    Power 2720    Fuel Use 4.05%    Signature 160    Explosion 4%
Fuel Capacity 1,000,000 Litres    Range 49.5 billion km (378 days at full power)

Type 7 Active Search Sensor (1)     GPS 1200     Range 20.3m km    Resolution 100
Type 2 EM Sensor (1)     Sensitivity 5     Detect Sig Strength 1000:  17.7m km
Type 4 Thermal Sensor (1)     Sensitivity 5     Detect Sig Strength 1000:  17.7m km

Hermes class Jump Tender      54,535 tons       336 Crew       1,010.7 BP       TCS 1,091    TH 2,240    EM 0
2053 km/s    JR 2-25(C)      Armour 1-128       Shields 0-0       HTK 111      Sensors 5/5/0/0      DCR 1      PPV 0
MSP 11    Max Repair 265.6 MSP
Commander    Control Rating 1   BRG   
Intended Deployment Time: 3 months   

JC90K Commercial Jump Drive     Max Ship Size 90000 tons    Distance 25k km     Squadron Size 2
Commercial Improved Nuclear Pulse Engine (14)    Power 2240    Fuel Use 4.05%    Signature 160    Explosion 4%
Fuel Capacity 1,000,000 Litres    Range 81.5 billion km (459 days at full power)

Type 7 Active Search Sensor (1)     GPS 1200     Range 20.3m km    Resolution 100
Type 2 EM Sensor (1)     Sensitivity 5     Detect Sig Strength 1000:  17.7m km
Type 4 Thermal Sensor (1)     Sensitivity 5     Detect Sig Strength 1000:  17.7m km

Ambrosia class Fuel Harvester Station      78,140 tons       336 Crew       1,097.1 BP       TCS 1,563    TH 0    EM 0
1 km/s      No Armour       Shields 0-0     HTK 171      Sensors 5/5/0/0      DCR 1      PPV 0
MSP 8    Max Repair 30 MSP
Lieutenant Commander    Control Rating 1   BRG   
Intended Deployment Time: 3 months   
Fuel Harvester: 30 modules producing 1,200,000 litres per annum

Fuel Capacity 1,500,000 Litres    Range N/A
Refuelling Capability: 50,000 litres per hour     Complete Refuel 30 hours

Type 7 Active Search Sensor (1)     GPS 1200     Range 20.3m km    Resolution 100
Type 2 EM Sensor (1)     Sensitivity 5     Detect Sig Strength 1000:  17.7m km
Type 4 Thermal Sensor (1)     Sensitivity 5     Detect Sig Strength 1000:  17.7m km

[Steve Walmsley (OP)]

British Army

Infantry Regiment
Transport Size: 9,916 tons
Build Cost: 306.2 BP
1200x Line Infantry
120x Maxim Gun
2x Regimental HQ
4x Royal Signals Corps Section
12x Royal Logistic Corps Section
24x Light Mortar
24x Rolls-Royce Armoured Car

Divisional Assets
Transport Size: 9,476 tons
Build Cost: 296.3 BP
96x Medium Field Gun
60x Royal Logistic Corps Vehicle
4x Royal Signals Corps Section
2x Division HQ

Armoured Regiment
Transport Size: 9,956 tons
Build Cost: 800.6 BP
150x MK I Crusader Tank
2x MK II Covenant Command Tank
8x Royal Logistic Corps Vehicle

Planetary Defence Regiment
Transport Size: 4,886 tons
Build Cost: 934.7 BP
12x Hydra Planetary Defence Battery
4x Artemis Planetary Battery
2x Planetary Defence HQ

Xenoarchaeology Expedition
Transport Size: 9,812 tons
Build Cost: 385.2 BP
40x Trojan Xenoarchaeology Vehicle
1x Expedition HQ
120x Line Infantry
12x Maxim Gun
1x Royal Signals Corps Section
1x Royal Logistic Corps Section
4x Rolls-Royce Armoured Car

Selected Unit Designs

MK I Crusader Tank
Transport Size (tons) 62     Cost 4.96     Armour 32     Hit Points 32
Annual Maintenance Cost 0.62     Resupply Cost 22
Medium Anti-Vehicle:      Shots 1      Penetration 40      Damage 40
Crew-Served Anti-Personnel:      Shots 6      Penetration 10      Damage 10

Rolls-Royce Armoured Car
Transport Size (tons) 44     Cost 1.76     Armour 16     Hit Points 24
Annual Maintenance Cost 0.22     Resupply Cost 16
Medium Anti-Vehicle:      Shots 1      Penetration 40      Damage 40

Maxim Gun
Transport Size (tons) 12     Cost 0.36     Armour 12.0     Hit Points 8
Annual Maintenance Cost 0.045     Resupply Cost 6
Crew-Served Anti-Personnel:      Shots 6      Penetration 10      Damage 10

Medium Field Gun
Transport Size (tons) 52     Cost 1.04     Armour 8     Hit Points 24
Annual Maintenance Cost 0.13     Resupply Cost 18
Medium Bombardment:      Shots 3      Penetration 15      Damage 40

Hydra Planetary Defence Battery
Transport Size (tons) 262     Cost 47.64     Armour 8     Hit Points 24
Annual Maintenance Cost 6     Resupply Cost 0

10cm QF Railgun
Range 20,000 km      Tracking 4,000 km/s      Damage 1 / 1     Shots 4     Rate of Fire 5
Maximum Fire Control Range 320,000km      Chance to Hit at Max Range 94%
Maximum Sensor Range 1,381,974km      Min Range vs Missile 150,497 km

Artemis Planetary Battery
Transport Size (tons) 417     Cost 89.64     Armour 8     Hit Points 24
Annual Maintenance Cost 11.2     Resupply Cost 0

20cm Ultraviolet Laser
Range 320,000 km      Tracking 4,000 km/s      Damage 10 / 1     Shots 1     Rate of Fire 15
Maximum Fire Control Range 320,000km      Chance to Hit at Max Range 0%
Maximum Sensor Range 1,381,974km      Min Range vs Missile 150,497 km

[Steve Walmsley (OP)]

[Steve Walmsley (OP)]

Known Intelligence on Alien Races - January 1st 1889

Only Venus is close enough to detect anything except commercial transponders.