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Presented below is an outline of the Terran Republic's naval capabilities as of 2058.
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From 2056-2058 all of the Fleet's major combatants underwent a series of Mk II upgrade refits. The most important component of this upgrade series was the exchange of each ship's older Magneto-Plasma drives for the new, much more powerful Internal Confinement Fusion Drives. Pound for pound, the ICFD offers a 25% improvement in thrust over an equivalent Magplas drive. Each ship also received major upgrades in sensors and fire control. All military ships save the Akizuki now utilize Ceramic-Composite armor, and the Moray and Luna now feature shield generators as well.
The Mark II upgrade to the Akizuki-class missile boat utilizes a compact Longbow-series fire control system. The tonnage saved from this upgrade was used to add 5 additional box launchers.
Introduced: 2048
Ships in service: Akizuki, Akikaze, Asayuki, Chikugo, Chitose, Hamagiri, Hamayuki, Isoyuki, Kirisame, Kurama, Matsuyuki, Umigiri
Akizuki Mk II class Missile Boat 3 500 tons 47 Crew 581.8 BP TCS 70 TH 140 EM 0
5714 km/s Armour 1-20 Shields 0-0 Sensors 1/1/0/0 Damage Control Rating 3 PPV 26.25
Maint Life 3.33 Years MSP 260 AFR 39% IFR 0.5% 1YR 36 5YR 534 Max Repair 280 MSP
Intended Deployment Time: 6 months Flight Crew Berths 2
Hangar Deck Capacity 125 tons Magazine 175
General Dynamics 400 EP Internal Fusion Drive (1) Power 400 Fuel Use 21.47% Signature 140 Exp 8%
Fuel Capacity 260 000 Litres Range 62.3 billion km (126 days at full power)
Raytheon Size 5 Box Launcher (35) Missile Size 5 Hangar Reload 37.5 minutes MF Reload 6.2 hours
Raytheon "Longbow" Missile Fire Control FC173-R100 (1) Range 173.3m km Resolution 100
Harpoon Size 5 Anti-ship Missile (35) Speed: 36 400 km/s End: 79.1m Range: 172.9m km WH: 9 Size: 5 TH: 133/80/40
Missile to hit chances are vs targets moving at 3000 km/s, 5000 km/s and 10,000 km/s
This design is classed as a Military Vessel for maintenance purposes
The Mk II upgrade to the Broadsword-class corvette utlilizes more potent armor protection and upgraded sensors and fire controls. Enough tonnage was saved with these upgrades to increase the laser battery from 3 to 4. It is among the fastest of the Republic's large warships.
Introduced: 2049
Ships in class: Broadsword, Arbalest, Battleaxe, Dagger, Sabre, Scimitar
Broadsword Mk II class Corvette 6 700 tons 148 Crew 1578 BP TCS 134 TH 280 EM 0
5970 km/s Armour 10-31 Shields 0-0 Sensors 1/1/0/0 Damage Control Rating 13 PPV 16
Maint Life 1.73 Years MSP 442 AFR 119% IFR 1.7% 1YR 180 5YR 2703 Max Repair 280 MSP
Intended Deployment Time: 6 months Flight Crew Berths 0
Hangar Deck Capacity 125 tons
General Dynamics 400 EP Internal Fusion Drive (2) Power 400 Fuel Use 21.47% Signature 140 Exp 8%
Fuel Capacity 570 000 Litres Range 71.3 billion km (138 days at full power)
General Dynamics 15cm C6 Ultraviolet Laser (4) Range 240 000km TS: 5970 km/s Power 6-6 RM 4 ROF 5 6 6 6 6 4 4 3 3 2 2
Raytheon 15cm Fire Control S04 128-6000 (1) Max Range: 256 000 km TS: 6000 km/s 96 92 88 84 80 77 73 69 65 61
General Dynamics "Slick 6" Stellarator Fusion Reactor Technology PB-1 (4) Total Power Output 24 Armour 0 Exp 5%
Raytheon Lynx II Active Search Sensor MR3-R1 (1) GPS 30 Range 3.2m km MCR 352k km Resolution 1
This design is classed as a Military Vessel for maintenance purposes
The Moray-class frigate benefited greatly from its Mk II upgrade. The improved fire control and sensor systems offer a 50% improvement in range for half the weight of previous models. Armor protection has been slightly improved for less overall weight. An array of shield generators provide a further layer of protection. The Mk II upgrade also adds a trio of 10cm railguns.
Most importantly, the improved "Flash" anti-missile missiles represent a vast improvement over the anemic Dart AMMs.
Introduced: 2051
Ships in class: Moray, Barracuda, Mako, Manta
Moray Mk II class Frigate 13 700 tons 313 Crew 2928.64 BP TCS 274 TH 560 EM 300
5839 km/s Armour 8-51 Shields 10-300 Sensors 1/1/0/0 Damage Control Rating 19 PPV 29
Maint Life 1.81 Years MSP 1202 AFR 166% IFR 2.3% 1YR 458 5YR 6873 Max Repair 560 MSP
Intended Deployment Time: 6 months Flight Crew Berths 0
Hangar Deck Capacity 250 tons Magazine 486
General Dynamics 800 EP Internal Fusion Drive (2) Power 800 Fuel Use 14.31% Signature 280 Exp 8%
Fuel Capacity 700 000 Litres Range 64.3 billion km (127 days at full power)
Freeman Megacorp 2 Gigawatt Gamma R300/240 Shields (5) Total Fuel Cost 50 Litres per hour (1 200 per day)
General Dynamics 15cm C6 Ultraviolet Laser (2) Range 240 000km TS: 5839 km/s Power 6-6 RM 4 ROF 5 6 6 6 6 4 4 3 3 2 2
Bofors AB 10cm Railgun V3/C3 (3x4) Range 30 000km TS: 5839 km/s Power 3-3 RM 3 ROF 5 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Raytheon 15cm Fire Control S04 128-6000 (1) Max Range: 256 000 km TS: 6000 km/s 96 92 88 84 80 77 73 69 65 61
Bofors AB 10cm Railgun Fire Control S01 32-6000 (1) Max Range: 64 000 km TS: 6000 km/s 84 69 53 37 22 6 0 0 0 0
General Dynamics "Slick 6" Stellarator Fusion Reactor Technology PB-1 (2) Total Power Output 12 Armour 0 Exp 5%
General Dynamics "Triple Three" Stellarator Fusion Reactor Technology PB-1 (3) Total Power Output 9 Armour 0 Exp 5%
Raytheon RL 3 Size 1 Missile Launcher (12) Missile Size 1 Rate of Fire 10
Raytheon "Bullseye II" Missile Fire Control FC24-R1 (2) Range 24.2m km Resolution 1
Flash Size 1 Anti-missile Missile (486) Speed: 52 500 km/s End: 7.9m Range: 24.9m km WH: 1 Size: 1 TH: 192/115/57
Raytheon "UV" Active Search Sensor MR23-R1 (1) GPS 210 Range 23.1m km MCR 2.5m km Resolution 1
Missile to hit chances are vs targets moving at 3000 km/s, 5000 km/s and 10,000 km/s
This design is classed as a Military Vessel for maintenance purposes
The Luna-class destroyer is currently the largest fighting ship in use by the Fleet. Although some planners have argued over whether the Republic's largest combatant should be classified as a mere destroyer, Space Command has plans for much larger ships in the future.
The Mk II variant of the Luna is considerably stronger than the original version. Armor protection has been increased by 25% for less overall weight, and five shield generators were added as well. The 10cm railguns have been replaced with 12cm railguns, which offer the same rate of fire but with longer range and more damage potential. The Luna uses the same common pool of upgraded sensors and electronics that are in use throughout the Fleet.
Introduced: 2049
Ships in class: Luna, Amalthea, Ariel, Callisto, Calypso, Deimos
Luna Mk II class Destroyer 21 000 tons 493 Crew 4311.6 BP TCS 420 TH 840 EM 300
5714 km/s Armour 10-67 Shields 10-300 Sensors 1/1/0/0 Damage Control Rating 22 PPV 68
Maint Life 1.48 Years MSP 1540 AFR 294% IFR 4.1% 1YR 789 5YR 11828 Max Repair 560 MSP
Intended Deployment Time: 6 months Flight Crew Berths 2
Hangar Deck Capacity 250 tons Magazine 758
General Dynamics 800 EP Internal Fusion Drive (3) Power 800 Fuel Use 14.31% Signature 280 Exp 8%
Fuel Capacity 1 060 000 Litres Range 63.5 billion km (128 days at full power)
Freeman Megacorp 2 Gigawatt Gamma R300/240 Shields (5) Total Fuel Cost 50 Litres per hour (1 200 per day)
General Dynamics 15cm C6 Ultraviolet Laser (2) Range 240 000km TS: 5714 km/s Power 6-6 RM 4 ROF 5 6 6 6 6 4 4 3 3 2 2
Bofors AB 12cm Railgun V3/C6 (4x4) Range 60 000km TS: 5714 km/s Power 6-6 RM 3 ROF 5 2 2 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0
Raytheon 15cm Fire Control S04 128-6000 (1) Max Range: 256 000 km TS: 6000 km/s 96 92 88 84 80 77 73 69 65 61
Bofors AB 12cm Fire Control S02 64-6000 (1) Max Range: 128 000 km TS: 6000 km/s 92 84 77 69 61 53 45 37 30 22
General Dynamics "Slick 6" Stellarator Fusion Reactor Technology PB-1 (6) Total Power Output 36 Armour 0 Exp 5%
Raytheon RL 4 Size 5 Missile Launcher (8) Missile Size 5 Rate of Fire 40
Raytheon AuxCon II Missile Fire Control FC6-R1 (1) Range 6.9m km Resolution 1
Raytheon "Longbow" Missile Fire Control FC173-R100 (1) Range 173.3m km Resolution 100
Harpoon Size 5 Anti-ship Missile (152) Speed: 36 400 km/s End: 79.1m Range: 172.9m km WH: 9 Size: 5 TH: 133/80/40
Raytheon Lynx II Active Search Sensor MR3-R1 (1) GPS 30 Range 3.2m km MCR 352k km Resolution 1
Raytheon "Clear Sky" Active Search Sensor MR161-R100 (1) GPS 14700 Range 161.7m km Resolution 100
Missile to hit chances are vs targets moving at 3000 km/s, 5000 km/s and 10,000 km/s
This design is classed as a Military Vessel for maintenance purposes
The Red Oak Victory-class Fleet Support Vessels are technically not warships, although they are built to military standards. Still, this class has provided vital service during several extended naval operations. The Mk II upgrade features enhanced ICFD engines, but all other systems remain the same. While moderately armored, this vessel should avoid combat because its large magazines are vulnerable to shock damage.
The onboard hangar bays are primarily intended for reloading Akizuki-class missile boats in the field. However, because the Republic currently lacks dedicated carriers, on several occasions these ships have been used to deploy Starhawk squadrons.
Introduced: 2050
Ships in class: Red Oak Victory, Pacific Victory, Atlantic Victory, China Sea Victory
Red Oak Victory Mk II class Fleet Support Vessel 30 000 tons 449 Crew 4360 BP TCS 600 TH 840 EM 0
4000 km/s Armour 6-86 Shields 0-0 Sensors 1/1/0/0 Damage Control Rating 38 PPV 0
Maint Life 4.5 Years MSP 5543 AFR 257% IFR 3.6% 1YR 443 5YR 6652 Max Repair 560 MSP
Intended Deployment Time: 6 months Flight Crew Berths 2
Hangar Deck Capacity 3750 tons Magazine 3060
General Dynamics 800 EP Internal Fusion Drive (3) Power 800 Fuel Use 14.31% Signature 280 Exp 8%
Fuel Capacity 2 240 000 Litres Range 93.9 billion km (271 days at full power)
Phalanx ROF 4 CIWS-120 (2x4) Range 1000 km TS: 12000 km/s ROF 5 Base 50% To Hit
Dart Size 1 Anti-missile Missile (500) Speed: 43 100 km/s End: 4.7m Range: 12.2m km WH: 1 Size: 1 TH: 158/94/47
Javelin Size 5 Anti-ship Missile (512) Speed: 30 200 km/s End: 56.8m Range: 103m km WH: 9 Size: 5 TH: 110/66/33
Missile to hit chances are vs targets moving at 3000 km/s, 5000 km/s and 10,000 km/s
This design is classed as a Military Vessel for maintenance purposes
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The Pathfinder-class exploration ships were the first military-grade starships to be produced in the Republic, and they are now nearing the end of their useful service lives. For now, the remaining Pathfinders are being used to lay sensor buoys and conduct exploration in low-risk systems.
Introduced: 2035
Ships in class (4 more have been destroyed): Pathfinder, Alexander MacKenzie, Henry Hudson, Leif Ericson, Marco Polo, Sir Walter Raleigh, Thor Heyerdahl, Yuri Gargarin
Pathfinder class Exploration Ship 9 850 tons 181 Crew 1417.3 BP TCS 197 TH 308 EM 0
4467 km/s Armour 1-40 Shields 0-0 Sensors 90/1/2/2 Damage Control Rating 8 PPV 1.5
Maint Life 2.81 Years MSP 719 AFR 97% IFR 1.3% 1YR 132 5YR 1984 Max Repair 211.75 MSP
Intended Deployment Time: 60 months Flight Crew Berths 0
Hangar Deck Capacity 250 tons Magazine 150
General Dynamics 440 EP Magneto-plasma Exploration Drive (2) Power 440 Fuel Use 5.61% Signature 154 Exp 5%
Fuel Capacity 750 000 Litres Range 244.3 billion km (633 days at full power)
Raytheon Buoy Launcher Size 6 Missile Launcher (25% Reduction) (1) Missile Size 6 Rate of Fire 18000
Beagle Size 6 Buoy (25) Speed: 0 km/s End: 0m Range: 0m km WH: 0 Size: 6 TH: 0/0/0
Raytheon TSS 6 Thermal Sensor TH15-90 (1) Sensitivity 90 Detect Sig Strength 1000: 90m km
Gravitational Survey Sensors (2) 2 Survey Points Per Hour
Geological Survey Sensors (2) 2 Survey Points Per Hour
Missile to hit chances are vs targets moving at 3000 km/s, 5000 km/s and 10,000 km/s
This design is classed as a Military Vessel for maintenance purposes
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The Farsight-class High Endurance Frigate is the replacement platform for the Pathfinder-class. The Farsight itself does not have any survey capability, but instead relies on its attached craft to perform that duty. This ship is tough and has reasonable firepower, but as demonstrated at Wolf 636, a wise captain should not expect it to handle everything it comes across. That being said, the Farsight is equally comfortable performing alone or as a component of a larger fleet.
Introduced: 2057
Ships in class: Farsight, Auger, Discovery, Longstrider, Stargazer, Oracle (destroyed)
Farsight class High-Endurance Frigate 14 750 tons 311 Crew 2765.24 BP TCS 295 TH 560 EM 180
5423 km/s Armour 6-53 Shields 6-300 Sensors 1/1/0/0 Damage Control Rating 25 PPV 24
Maint Life 3.03 Years MSP 1757 AFR 116% IFR 1.6% 1YR 288 5YR 4313 Max Repair 560 MSP
Intended Deployment Time: 36 months Flight Crew Berths 61
Hangar Deck Capacity 2000 tons Magazine 180
General Dynamics 800 EP Internal Fusion Drive (2) Power 800 Fuel Use 14.31% Signature 280 Exp 8%
Fuel Capacity 1 290 000 Litres Range 110.0 billion km (234 days at full power)
Freeman Megacorp 2 Gigawatt Gamma R300/240 Shields (3) Total Fuel Cost 30 Litres per hour (720 per day)
Bofors AB 10cm Railgun V3/C3 (3x4) Range 30 000km TS: 5423 km/s Power 3-3 RM 3 ROF 5 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bofors AB 10cm Railgun Fire Control S01 32-6000 (1) Max Range: 64 000 km TS: 6000 km/s 84 69 53 37 22 6 0 0 0 0
General Dynamics "Triple Three" Stellarator Fusion Reactor Technology PB-1 (3) Total Power Output 9 Armour 0 Exp 5%
Raytheon RL 4 Size 5 Missile Launcher (3) Missile Size 5 Rate of Fire 40
Raytheon AuxCon II Missile Fire Control FC6-R1 (1) Range 6.9m km Resolution 1
Raytheon "Longbow" Missile Fire Control FC173-R100 (1) Range 173.3m km Resolution 100
Harpoon Size 5 Anti-ship Missile (36) Speed: 36 400 km/s End: 79.1m Range: 172.9m km WH: 9 Size: 5 TH: 133/80/40
Raytheon "Clear Sky" Active Search Sensor MR161-R100 (1) GPS 14700 Range 161.7m km Resolution 100
Raytheon Lynx II Active Search Sensor MR3-R1 (1) GPS 30 Range 3.2m km MCR 352k km Resolution 1
Missile to hit chances are vs targets moving at 3000 km/s, 5000 km/s and 10,000 km/s
This design is classed as a Military Vessel for maintenance purposes
The Farsight-class utlizes the Lewis-class geosurvey vessel, the Clark-class grav survey vessel, and the Sacagawea-class buoy tender, typically in a 2/2/1 ratio, respectively. All three designs entered service in 2057.
Lewis class Geological Survey Vessel 410 tons 13 Crew 199 BP TCS 8.2 TH 14 EM 0
4878 km/s Armour 1-4 Shields 0-0 Sensors 1/1/0/2 Damage Control Rating 0 PPV 0
Maint Life 2.09 Years MSP 30 AFR 13% IFR 0.2% 1YR 9 5YR 138 Max Repair 150 MSP
Intended Deployment Time: 3.6 months Spare Berths 0
General Dynamics 40 EP Internal Fusion Drive (1) Power 40 Fuel Use 49% Signature 14 Exp 10%
Fuel Capacity 10 000 Litres Range 9.0 billion km (21 days at full power)
Improved Geological Sensors (1) 2 Survey Points Per Hour
This design is classed as a Fighter for production, combat and maintenance purposes
Clark class Gravitational Survey Vessel 410 tons 13 Crew 199 BP TCS 8.2 TH 14 EM 0
4878 km/s Armour 1-4 Shields 0-0 Sensors 1/1/2/0 Damage Control Rating 0 PPV 0
Maint Life 2.09 Years MSP 30 AFR 13% IFR 0.2% 1YR 9 5YR 138 Max Repair 150 MSP
Intended Deployment Time: 3.6 months Spare Berths 0
General Dynamics 40 EP Internal Fusion Drive (1) Power 40 Fuel Use 49% Signature 14 Exp 10%
Fuel Capacity 10 000 Litres Range 9.0 billion km (21 days at full power)
Improved Gravitational Sensors (1) 2 Survey Points Per Hour
This design is classed as a Fighter for production, combat and maintenance purposes
Sacagawea class Buoy Tender 328 tons 6 Crew 52 BP TCS 6.55 TH 7 EM 0
3053 km/s Armour 1-4 Shields 0-0 Sensors 1/1/0/0 Damage Control Rating 0 PPV 0.5
Maint Life 12.26 Years MSP 25 AFR 3% IFR 0% 1YR 0 5YR 5 Max Repair 17.5 MSP
Intended Deployment Time: 3 months Spare Berths 0
Magazine 70
General Dynamics 20 EP Internal Fusion Drive (1) Power 20 Fuel Use 49.5% Signature 7 Exp 10%
Fuel Capacity 10 000 Litres Range 11.1 billion km (42 days at full power)
Raytheon Buoy Launcher Size 2 Missile Launcher (25% Reduction) (1) Missile Size 2 Rate of Fire 6000
Terrier Size 2 Buoy (35) Speed: 0 km/s End: 0m Range: 0m km WH: 0 Size: 2 TH: 0/0/0
Missile to hit chances are vs targets moving at 3000 km/s, 5000 km/s and 10,000 km/s
This design is classed as a Fighter for production, combat and maintenance purposes
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The Nakhimov-class command ship has remained unchanged since its introduction. The Nakhimov herself has performed as Admiral Conway's command boat in several operations.
Introduced: 2050
Ships in class: Nakhimov, Zheng He
Nakhimov class Command Ship 1 000 tons 38 Crew 332.8 BP TCS 20 TH 44.8 EM 0
6400 km/s Armour 1-8 Shields 0-0 Sensors 1/1/0/0 Damage Control Rating 1 PPV 0
Maint Life 8.04 Years MSP 208 AFR 8% IFR 0.1% 1YR 6 5YR 86 Max Repair 150 MSP
Intended Deployment Time: 6 months Spare Berths 0
Flag Bridge
General Dynamics 128 EP Magneto-plasma Drive (1) Power 128 Fuel Use 46% Signature 44.8 Exp 10%
Fuel Capacity 175 000 Litres Range 68.5 billion km (123 days at full power)
This design is classed as a Military Vessel for maintenance purposes
The Mercy-class Hospital Ships have accompanied the Fleet on every operation, but thankfully have seen little use so far.
Introduced: 2049
Ships in class: Mercy, Compassion
Mercy class Hospital Ship 1 000 tons 14 Crew 209.8 BP TCS 20 TH 33.6 EM 0
4800 km/s Armour 1-8 Shields 0-0 Sensors 1/1/0/0 Damage Control Rating 1 PPV 0
Maint Life 11.73 Years MSP 131 AFR 8% IFR 0.1% 1YR 2 5YR 26 Max Repair 84 MSP
Intended Deployment Time: 6 months Flight Crew Berths 175
Hangar Deck Capacity 125 tons
General Dynamics 96 EP Magneto-plasma Drive (1) Power 96 Fuel Use 47% Signature 33.6 Exp 10%
Fuel Capacity 100 000 Litres Range 38.3 billion km (92 days at full power)
This design is classed as a Military Vessel for maintenance purposes
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The Mellor-class insystem patrol cutter has been warmly welcomed by the Republic's far-flung worlds. Small, cheap, and fast to produce, one or two of these ships can provide reasonable security for any young colony.
Introduced: 2058
Ships in class: Sebastian Mellor, Dino Sorolla, Mitchell Riley, Dominic Garner (under construction)
Mellor class Patrol Cutter 4 800 tons 138 Crew 1012.74 BP TCS 96 TH 140 EM 0
4166 km/s Armour 5-25 Shields 0-0 Sensors 1/1/0/0 Damage Control Rating 2 PPV 21
Maint Life 1.95 Years MSP 297 AFR 81% IFR 1.1% 1YR 103 5YR 1540 Max Repair 280 MSP
Intended Deployment Time: 3 months Flight Crew Berths 0
Hangar Deck Capacity 125 tons Magazine 180
General Dynamics 400 EP Internal Fusion Drive (1) Power 400 Fuel Use 21.47% Signature 140 Exp 8%
Fuel Capacity 155 000 Litres Range 27.1 billion km (75 days at full power)
Bofors AB 10cm Railgun V3/C3 (2x4) Range 30 000km TS: 4166 km/s Power 3-3 RM 3 ROF 5 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bofors AB 10cm Railgun Fire Control S01 32-6000 (1) Max Range: 64 000 km TS: 6000 km/s 84 69 53 37 22 6 0 0 0 0
General Dynamics "Slick 6" Stellarator Fusion Reactor Technology PB-1 (1) Total Power Output 6 Armour 0 Exp 5%
Raytheon RL 4 Size 5 Missile Launcher (3) Missile Size 5 Rate of Fire 40
Raytheon AuxCon II Missile Fire Control FC6-R1 (1) Range 6.9m km Resolution 1
Raytheon "Longbow" Missile Fire Control FC173-R100 (1) Range 173.3m km Resolution 100
Harpoon Size 5 Anti-ship Missile (36) Speed: 36 400 km/s End: 79.1m Range: 172.9m km WH: 9 Size: 5 TH: 133/80/40
Raytheon Lynx II Active Search Sensor MR3-R1 (1) GPS 30 Range 3.2m km MCR 352k km Resolution 1
Raytheon "Clear Sky" Active Search Sensor MR161-R100 (1) GPS 14700 Range 161.7m km Resolution 100
Missile to hit chances are vs targets moving at 3000 km/s, 5000 km/s and 10,000 km/s
This design is classed as a Military Vessel for maintenance purposes
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The Starhawk is currently the Republic's only starfighter design. The Starhawk Mk Ib improves upon the Starhawk prototype by using an ICFD engine and improved sensors and fire control. These fighters have proven to be extremely useful in the point-defense role.
Introduced: 2052 (Starhawk), 2058 (Mk 1b)
Ships in class: 32 Starhawk Mk Ib; 8 Starhawk (prototype)
Starhawk Mk Ib class Fighter 397 tons 3 Crew 132.775 BP TCS 7.94 TH 32.55 EM 0
11712 km/s Armour 1-4 Shields 0-0 Sensors 1/1/0/0 Damage Control Rating 0 PPV 3
Maint Life 0 Years MSP 0 AFR 79% IFR 1.1% 1YR 20 5YR 293 Max Repair 81.375 MSP
Intended Deployment Time: 0.1 months Spare Berths 1
General Dynamics 93 EP Internal Fusion Drive (1) Power 93 Fuel Use 145.07% Signature 32.55 Exp 15%
Fuel Capacity 15 000 Litres Range 4.7 billion km (4 days at full power)
Bofors AB 10cm Railgun V3/C3 (1x4) Range 30 000km TS: 11712 km/s Power 3-3 RM 3 ROF 5 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bofors Starhawk Fire Control S00.5 32-3000 (FTR) (1) Max Range: 64 000 km TS: 12000 km/s 84 69 53 37 22 6 0 0 0 0
General Dynamics "Triple Three" Stellarator Fusion Reactor Technology PB-1 (1) Total Power Output 3 Armour 0 Exp 5%
Raytheon Microglass II Active Search Sensor MR0-R10 (1) GPS 21 Range 730k km Resolution 10
This design is classed as a Fighter for production, combat and maintenance purposes
The Outrider-class Fleet Scout was intended to detect opposing small craft at a safe distance before withdrawing. In practice, the class has proven to be extremely difficult to use in this manner due to its inadequate sensor package. An upgrade to the Outrider has been considered, but has not yet been implemented.
Introduced: 2052
Ships in class: Outrider, Driver, Vaquero
Outrider class Fleet Scout 750 tons 10 Crew 191.2 BP TCS 15 TH 224 EM 0
14933 km/s Armour 1-7 Shields 0-0 Sensors 1/1/0/0 Damage Control Rating 0 PPV 0
Maint Life 0 Years MSP 0 AFR 150% IFR 2.1% 1YR 79 5YR 1189 Max Repair 112 MSP
Intended Deployment Time: 0.5 months Spare Berths 2
Freeman Megacorp 224 EP Magneto-plasma Drive (1) Power 224 Fuel Use 186.36% Signature 224 Exp 17%
Fuel Capacity 145 000 Litres Range 18.7 billion km (14 days at full power)
Raytheon "Scout" Active Search Sensor MR21-R100 (1) GPS 3600 Range 21.6m km Resolution 100
This design is classed as a Military Vessel for maintenance purposes
The Ropucha-class dropship is a small, fast, moderately armored assault ship meant to board enemy vessels under combat conditions. In this respect the ship has proven to be highly successful, having captured the Ancient Guardian ship designated as Reaper-J 003 at Wolf 636.
Introduced: 2058
Ships in class: Ropucha
Ropucha class Dropship 2 500 tons 40 Crew 484 BP TCS 50 TH 140 EM 0
8000 km/s Armour 5-16 Shields 0-0 Sensors 1/1/0/0 Damage Control Rating 0 PPV 0
Maint Life 0.38 Years MSP 60 AFR 100% IFR 1.4% 1YR 159 5YR 2381 Max Repair 280 MSP
Intended Deployment Time: 6 months Spare Berths 1
Drop Capacity: 1 Battalion Cargo Handling Multiplier 5
General Dynamics 400 EP Internal Fusion Drive (1) Power 400 Fuel Use 21.47% Signature 140 Exp 8%
Fuel Capacity 90 000 Litres Range 30.2 billion km (43 days at full power)
This design is classed as a Military Vessel for maintenance purposes
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The Starhawk Ic utilizes recent technological advancements gained from Corronis and Hussey 644. This version features lightweight Laminate Composite Armor, a smaller generator, and an improved active sensor. Due to the overall reduction in weight it is faster and more maneuverable as well.
Introduced: 2060
Ships in class: 0 (24 in production)
Starhawk Mk Ic class Fighter 387 tons 3 Crew 133.575 BP TCS 7.74 TH 32.55 EM 0
12015 km/s Armour 1-4 Shields 0-0 Sensors 1/1/0/0 Damage Control Rating 0 PPV 3
Maint Life 0 Years MSP 0 AFR 77% IFR 1.1% 1YR 19 5YR 281 Max Repair 81.375 MSP
Intended Deployment Time: 0.1 months Spare Berths 1
General Dynamics 93 EP Internal Fusion Drive (1) Power 93 Fuel Use 145.07% Signature 32.55 Exp 15%
Fuel Capacity 15 000 Litres Range 4.8 billion km (4 days at full power)
Bofors AB 10cm Railgun V3/C3 (1x4) Range 30 000km TS: 12015 km/s Power 3-3 RM 3 ROF 5 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bofors Starhawk Fire Control S00.5 32-3000 (FTR) (1) Max Range: 64 000 km TS: 12000 km/s 84 69 53 37 22 6 0 0 0 0
General Dynamics "Triple Three II" Tokamak Fusion Reactor Technology PB-1 (1) Total Power Output 3.2 Armour 0 Exp 5%
Raytheon Microglass IIb Active Search Sensor MR0-R10 (1) GPS 21 Range 920k km Resolution 10
This design is classed as a Fighter for production, combat and maintenance purposes
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Kiowa-class shuttles are a common sight through the fleet. These tiny craft feature berthing for 50 adult humans, making them ideal for passenger transport, search and rescue operations, or light courier work. Historically they have also been an important companion ship for the Pathfinder-class explorers.
For many years it was standard practice for most new Fleet officers to be assigned a Kiowa as their first posting. Now that the Starhawk is entering widespread service this is typically no longer the case. As a result, some newly commissioned officers have come to view assignment to a Kiowa as a dumping ground for unskilled bus-drivers who don't fit anywhere else. This is unfortunate, because as the older officers who flew it remember, the Kiowa has served with distinction. The history of the Kiowa is the history of the Navy.
Although some Kiowas are now nearing their third decade of service, Space Command remains satisfied with their performance. No improved variant is planned at this time.
Introduced: 2034
Ships in class: 22 (4 more have been destroyed in various actions)
Kiowa class Shuttle 125 tons 1 Crew 28.4 BP TCS 2.5 TH 5.6 EM 0
6400 km/s Armour 1-2 Shields 0-0 Sensors 1/1/0/0 Damage Control Rating 0 PPV 0
Maint Life 0 Years MSP 0 AFR 25% IFR 0.3% 1YR 2 5YR 35 Max Repair 14 MSP
Intended Deployment Time: 1 months Spare Berths 49
General Dynamics 16 EP Magneto-plasma Drive (1) Power 16 Fuel Use 49.5% Signature 5.6 Exp 10%
Fuel Capacity 5 000 Litres Range 14.5 billion km (26 days at full power)
This design is classed as a Fighter for production, combat and maintenance purposes
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The Mitsubishi Corporation's Nautilus-class missile boat is a smaller, less expensive, and less crew-intensive alternative to the Moray-class frigates. Armed solely with four of Raytheon's new quick-firing Size 1 missile launchers, these ships are expressly intended for anti-missile and anti-small-craft work. Due to tonnage concerns the active sensor array is somewhat smaller than that found on the Moray, but it is still more than enough to detect enemy missiles at a comfortable distance. Although it is a small ship, the Nautilus features enough armor protection to safely absorb three or four hits from size 12 warheads. It also boasts generous ammunition capacity.
Introduced: 2061
Ships in class: Nautilus, Fangtooth, Viperfish, Razorhook
Nautilus class Missile Boat 3 500 tons 75 Crew 804.5 BP TCS 70 TH 140 EM 0
5714 km/s Armour 5-20 Shields 0-0 Sensors 1/1/0/0 Damage Control Rating 2 PPV 4
Maint Life 2.95 Years MSP 323 AFR 43% IFR 0.6% 1YR 55 5YR 826 Max Repair 280 MSP
Intended Deployment Time: 6 months Flight Crew Berths 2
Hangar Deck Capacity 125 tons Magazine 140
General Dynamics 400 EP Internal Fusion Drive (1) Power 400 Fuel Use 21.47% Signature 140 Exp 8%
Fuel Capacity 290 000 Litres Range 69.5 billion km (140 days at full power)
Raytheon RL 6 Size 1 Missile Launcher (4) Missile Size 1 Rate of Fire 5
Raytheon "Bullseye II" Missile Fire Control FC24-R1 (1) Range 24.2m km Resolution 1
Flash Size 1 Anti-missile Missile (140) Speed: 52 500 km/s End: 7.9m Range: 24.9m km WH: 1 Size: 1 TH: 192/115/57
Raytheon "Nautilus" Active Search Sensor MR17-R1 (1) GPS 126 Range 17.6m km MCR 1.9m km Resolution 1
Missile to hit chances are vs targets moving at 3000 km/s, 5000 km/s and 10,000 km/s
This design is classed as a Military Vessel for maintenance purposes
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The formidable Mars-class cruiser is the Republic's most recent expression of "quality over quantity." These ships are heavily armed and heavily armored brutes designed to punch their way out of any situation they might encounter. Their weapons include a dozen size-5 missile launchers, six anti-missile tubes, four 15cm lasers, and four 12cm railguns. The lasers and railguns are all powered by a pair of advanced 12-gigawatt tokomak energy reactors. Meanwhile the ammo magazines are of the newest and safest types, while the ship itself is plated in generous armor protection that is also supplemented by no less than twenty shield generators.
The Mars is also armed with a completely new weapon system, the size-20 Sunstrike anti-ship torpedo. The Sunstrike uses a pair of the largest-possible missile engines to propel it to a speed of 35,000 km/s. It is believed that a single hit from this weapon will achieve a hull penetration on any Ancient Guardian ship that has yet been encountered, or completely destroy a smaller ship. Although it has yet to be used in combat, current doctrine states that the Sunstrike should be used to destroy priority targets at point-blank range.
In addition to its active arrays the Mars-class also features small backup thermal and EM sensors, ECM and ECCM systems, and a tractor beam. The integral hangar deck can accommodate a wide variety of mission profiles. Finally, the inclusion of a Flag Bridge allows the Mars to perform as a fleet flagship.
Due to the large amount of manpower and resources needed to field these ships, it is unlikely that more than a few will ever be fielded, at least for now.
Introduced: 2061
Ships in class: Mars, Terra
Mars class Cruiser 43 500 tons 971 Crew 9158.8 BP TCS 870 TH 1680 EM 1200
5517 km/s Armour 15-110 Shields 40-300 Sensors 11/14/0/0 Damage Control Rating 35 PPV 142
Maint Life 1.51 Years MSP 3290 AFR 605% IFR 8.4% 1YR 1634 5YR 24508 Max Repair 560 MSP
Intended Deployment Time: 6 months Flight Crew Berths 14
Flag Bridge Hangar Deck Capacity 1000 tons Magazine 1496 Tractor Beam
General Dynamics 800 EP Internal Fusion Drive (6) Power 800 Fuel Use 14.31% Signature 280 Exp 8%
Fuel Capacity 2 250 000 Litres Range 65.1 billion km (136 days at full power)
Freeman Megacorp 2 Gigawatt Gamma R300/240 Shields (20) Total Fuel Cost 200 Litres per hour (4 800 per day)
General Dynamics 15cm C6 Ultraviolet Laser (4) Range 240 000km TS: 5517 km/s Power 6-6 RM 4 ROF 5 6 6 6 6 4 4 3 3 2 2
Bofors AB 12cm Railgun V3/C6 (4x4) Range 60 000km TS: 5517 km/s Power 6-6 RM 3 ROF 5 2 2 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0
Bofors AB 12cm Fire Control S02 64-6000 (1) Max Range: 128 000 km TS: 6000 km/s 92 84 77 69 61 53 45 37 30 22
Raytheon 15cm Fire Control S04 128-6000 (1) Max Range: 256 000 km TS: 6000 km/s 96 92 88 84 80 77 73 69 65 61
General Dynamics "Terrible Twenty Four" Tokamak Fusion Reactor Technology PB-1 (2) Total Power Output 48 Armour 0 Exp 5%
Raytheon RL 6 Size 20 Torpedo Launcher (50% Reduction) (4) Missile Size 20 Rate of Fire 500
Raytheon RL 6 Size 5 Missile Launcher (12) Missile Size 5 Rate of Fire 25
Raytheon RL 6 Size 1 Missile Launcher (6) Missile Size 1 Rate of Fire 5
Raytheon "Bullseye II" Missile Fire Control FC24-R1 (2) Range 24.2m km Resolution 1
Raytheon "Longbow" Missile Fire Control FC173-R100 (1) Range 173.3m km Resolution 100
Harpoon Size 5 Anti-ship Missile (228) Speed: 36 400 km/s End: 79.1m Range: 172.9m km WH: 9 Size: 5 TH: 133/80/40
Flash Size 1 Anti-missile Missile (116) Speed: 52 500 km/s End: 7.9m Range: 24.9m km WH: 1 Size: 1 TH: 192/115/57
Sunstrike Size 20 Torpedo (12) Speed: 35 000 km/s End: 12m Range: 25.1m km WH: 36 Size: 20 TH: 128/77/38
Raytheon "Clear Sky" Active Search Sensor MR161-R100 (1) GPS 14700 Range 161.7m km Resolution 100
Raytheon "UV" Active Search Sensor MR23-R1 (1) GPS 210 Range 23.1m km MCR 2.5m km Resolution 1
Raytheon Thermal Sensor TH1-11 (1) Sensitivity 11 Detect Sig Strength 1000: 11m km
Raytheon EM Detection Sensor EM1-14 (1) Sensitivity 14 Detect Sig Strength 1000: 14m km
ECCM-2 (1) ECM 20
Missile to hit chances are vs targets moving at 3000 km/s, 5000 km/s and 10,000 km/s
This design is classed as a Military Vessel for maintenance purposes
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The Ark Royal-class light carrier was designed as a modern starfighter platform to relieve the slow Red Oak Victory-class fleet support vessels from carrier duties (a role the FSV's were never intended for). At 35,000 tons the Ark Royal is only slightly smaller than the monstrous Mars-class cruisers. That being said, this ship is fast and well equipped to perform its role. With 10,000 tons of hangar space the carrier can support up to 3 Starhawk squadrons of 8 fighters each, with enough capacity left over for two or three additional shuttles or other specialist craft. To further cement its role the carrier has increased fuel and maintenance capacity, as well as generous flight crew berthing. It also features a generous magazine capacity, both for itself and for any future classes of missile-armed fighters.
In terms of weaponry, the Ark Royal's armament is purely defensive in nature. The only ranged firepower consists of a quartet of anti-missile launchers. In order to simplify production the launchers, sensors, and fire control system all mirror the arrangement of the Nautilus-class missile boat. The active sensors are further supplemented by backup EM and Thermal passive sensors. While the Navy's standard railgun/laser arrangement is noticeably absent here, the Ark Royal does boast a trio of new-model Phalanx II point-defense cannons. Finally, the carrier features modest type-5 armor supplemented by a strength-20 energy shield. Armament was kept intentionally light due to the fact that this ship should not be placed directly in combat. As a carrier, its fighters are its weapons.
The first two ships in the class are currently under construction at the Robson-Coles Graving shipyard at Earth, and are slated for delivery in early December 2063.
Introduced: 2063
Ships in class: Ark Royal, Colossus
Ark Royal class Light Carrier 35 000 tons 575 Crew 5925.5 BP TCS 700 TH 1400 EM 600
5714 km/s Armour 5-95 Shields 20-300 Sensors 70/70/0/0 Damage Control Rating 29 PPV 4
Maint Life 1.74 Years MSP 3010 AFR 515% IFR 7.2% 1YR 1212 5YR 18178 Max Repair 560 MSP
Intended Deployment Time: 6 months Flight Crew Berths 140
Hangar Deck Capacity 10000 tons Magazine 904
General Dynamics 800 EP Internal Fusion Drive (5) Power 800 Fuel Use 14.31% Signature 280 Exp 8%
Fuel Capacity 1 870 000 Litres Range 67.2 billion km (136 days at full power)
Freeman Megacorp 2 Gigawatt Gamma R300/240 Shields (10) Total Fuel Cost 100 Litres per hour (2 400 per day)
Phalanx II ROF-6 CIWS-120 (3x6) Range 1000 km TS: 12000 km/s ROF 5 Base 50% To Hit
Raytheon RL 6 Size 1 Missile Launcher (4) Missile Size 1 Rate of Fire 5
Raytheon "Bullseye III" Missile Fire Control FC41-R1 (1) Range 41.2m km Resolution 1
Flash Size 1 Anti-missile Missile (200) Speed: 52 500 km/s End: 7.9m Range: 24.9m km WH: 1 Size: 1 TH: 192/115/57
Raytheon "Nautilus II" Active Search Sensor MR23-R1 (1) GPS 168 Range 23.5m km MCR 2.6m km Resolution 1
Raytheon Thermal Sensor TH5-70 (1) Sensitivity 70 Detect Sig Strength 1000: 70m km
Raytheon EM Detection Sensor EM5-70 (1) Sensitivity 70 Detect Sig Strength 1000: 70m km
Missile to hit chances are vs targets moving at 3000 km/s, 5000 km/s and 10,000 km/s
This design is classed as a Military Vessel for maintenance purposes
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The Kepler-class exploration ship is, by any standard, the most advanced vessel ever constructed by the Republic. It represents the culmination of decades' worth of slow, painstaking research aimed at producing an "invisible" stealth exploration ship. On paper, it would certainly appear that this effort has been successful.
Compared to the Pathfinder-class ships that it will replace, the Kepler is slow and not quite as long-legged. However, it does have a tool that Pathfinder captains have, until now, only dreamed of: a fully functional Republic Design Bureau Mk 5000/Ef5 Cloaking Device. This incredible piece of technology reduces the 5000-ton Kepler's signature cross-section to approximately that of a 750-ton Outrider scout boat. In essence, the Kepler simply cannot be spotted by most active sensor systems unless it is at nearly point-blank range.
The cloaking device is just one aspect of the Kepler's stealth technology. Ancient Guardian vessels are known to occasionally mount thermal sensors, and the loud, hot thrusters in current service would surely give the ship's position away regardless of the cloaking device. Therefore the Kepler utilizes a cool-burning, highly efficient drive thruster. This system was developed to use new thermal reduction technology which reduces the drive's inherent thermal signature by a further 75%. As a result, the Kepler's thermal signature is nearly 80% less than that of the Pathfinder. This means that the Kepler's thermal profile is roughly equivalent to the output of a medium-sized fast attack craft. When its quiet thruster is combined with the cloaking device, the Kepler is capable of performing a very credible imitation of empty space. Of course, the ability to stay undetected is meaningless without the ability to see possible threats in the first place. The Kepler's 500-ton thermal sensor is of the absolute newest type developed from Ancient Guardian wrecks. Despite being just 2/3 the size of the Pathfinder's old TSS 6 thermal sensor, the new Raytheon TH10 can detect drive signatures at nearly twice the range. The thermal sensor is supplemented by a backup EM sensor to detect active sensor sweeps.
As an exploration vessel, the Kepler mounts geo-survey and grav-survey equipment. It also features a small buoy launcher to mark jump points. Finally, like the Pathfinder before it, the Kepler has a small hangar bay. An updated version of the Kiowa is being considered as a companion ship for this class.
The Kepler does have some drawbacks. It is totally unarmed, basically unarmored, and as previously mentioned, it is quite slow. This is mainly due to the weight of the cloaking device. Although it has been heavily miniaturized, the cloak still accounts for 20% of the ship's mass. Therefore, in order to keep the ship's total weight to the lowest possible cloaking size of 5,000 tons, only a single thruster could be used. During very long deployments this lack of redundancy could, potentially, leave a ship stranded. Therefore Kepler captains will need to closely monitor their maintenance supplies. On the other hand, the ship's small size and single thruster further contribute to its low detectability. The single thruster also provides better fuel efficiency than a dual-thruster arrangement.
The first two Kepler-class exploration ships are under construction at the new Gearheart Shipbuilding yards at Horizon, with an estimated delivery date near the very end of December, 2063. At least 6-8 of these ships are planned for the first run of production.
Introduced: 2063 (tentative)
Ships in class: Johannes Kepler, Isaac Newton
Kepler class Exploration Ship 5 000 tons 131 Crew 1101.65 BP TCS 15 TH 66 EM 0
2750 km/s Armour 1-26 Shields 0-0 Sensors 140/14/2/2 Damage Control Rating 4 PPV 0.5
Maint Life 4.72 Years MSP 654 AFR 42% IFR 0.6% 1YR 48 5YR 723 Max Repair 200 MSP
Intended Deployment Time: 60 months Flight Crew Berths 3
Hangar Deck Capacity 125 tons Magazine 56
General Dynamics Exploration 275 EP Internal Fusion Drive (1) Power 275 Fuel Use 8.41% Signature 66 Exp 5%
Fuel Capacity 450 000 Litres Range 192.6 billion km (810 days at full power)
Raytheon Buoy Launcher II Size 2 Missile Launcher (25% Reduction) (1) Missile Size 2 Rate of Fire 1000
Terrier Size 2 Buoy (28) Speed: 0 km/s End: 0m Range: 0m km WH: 0 Size: 2 TH: 0/0/0
Raytheon Thermal Sensor TH10-140 (1) Sensitivity 140 Detect Sig Strength 1000: 140m km
Raytheon EM Detection Sensor EM1-14 (1) Sensitivity 14 Detect Sig Strength 1000: 14m km
Improved Gravitational Sensors (1) 2 Survey Points Per Hour
Improved Geological Sensors (1) 2 Survey Points Per Hour
Cloaking Device: Class cross-section reduced to 15% of normal
Missile to hit chances are vs targets moving at 3000 km/s, 5000 km/s and 10,000 km/s
This design is classed as a Military Vessel for maintenance purposes
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The Crow-class shuttle is the new companion vehicle for the Kepler-class exploration ships. Compared to the Kiowa-class shuttle, the Crow is faster, has much greater endurance, and it features an array of passive and active sensor systems to assist its mothercraft during exploration. However, it can only accommodate 22 passengers (compared to 50 for its predecessor), and the complexity of the sensors required the inclusion of a systems engineer as a second crewman.
It should be noted that despite its advanced features the Crow is not the intended replacement vehicle for the Kiowa. The Crow is specifically optimized for long-range exploration alongside the Kepler-class, a mission that the "blind" Kiowas were not really well suited for. Meanwhile the remaining Kiowa shuttles will continue to serve as general purpose personnel-haulers until a new type of transport shuttle utilizing Magnetic Confinement Fusion Drives is available.
Introduced: 2063
Ships in class: 16
Crow class Shuttle 125 tons 2 Crew 39.4 BP TCS 2.5 TH 4.8 EM 0
8000 km/s Armour 1-2 Shields 0-0 Sensors 1/1/0/0 Damage Control Rating 0 PPV 0
Maint Life 29.17 Years MSP 20 AFR 1% IFR 0% 1YR 0 5YR 1 Max Repair 20 MSP
Intended Deployment Time: 3 months Spare Berths 22
General Dynamics 20 EP Internal Fusion Drive (1) Power 20 Fuel Use 49.5% Signature 4.8 Exp 10%
Fuel Capacity 10 000 Litres Range 29.1 billion km (42 days at full power)
Raytheon Microglass III Active Search Sensor MR1-R10 (1) GPS 28 Range 1.2m km Resolution 10
Raytheon Thermal Sensor TH0.1-1 (1) Sensitivity 1 Detect Sig Strength 1000: 1m km
Raytheon EM Detection Sensor EM0.1-1.4 (1) Sensitivity 1.4 Detect Sig Strength 1000: 1.4m km
This design is classed as a Fighter for production, combat and maintenance purposes