Ships of the African Fleet Sept. 2024 (20)

[Kurt (OP)]

Ships of the African Confederation
September 2024

The African Confederation was faced with a dilemma when trans-uranic technology first became generally available.  It did not have the resources, industry, or technology that the other nations had, but it did have the same ambition.  It soon became clear that it could not field a first class navy, and in the thinking of High Stalker Anen, head of the Confederation’s Military, it would be worse than useless to field an inferior navy.  Therefore, High Stalker Anen proposed to field a force of strike units, that could go anywhere in the solar system and launch an overwhelming number of missiles at any target, then escape before being detected or engaged.  Such strike units would not be able to stand in the line of battle, but, if used properly, might be able to damage or destroy a much larger and more capable force.  Out of this concept came the Stalker class units, and later the Wolf class.  

After the defeat of the Confederation’s Navy in the Battle of the Moon, and the resulting overthrow of the Confederation’s government, High Stalker Anen, who succeeded to the leadership of the government after the coup, changed the focus of the Confederation’s navy to orbital combat.  Diktat Anen’s idea was to give the armed forces of the Confederation a narrow focus so that they could excel at that one thing, rather than trying to compete with the forces of the larger nations.  The orbital defense bases and the Fang class PDC’s arose out of this reorientation.  

Confederation R&D is currently working on developing composite armor, and once this is developed a Mark 2 version of the orbital defense base will be deployed, although it is not clear yet if the Confederation Navy intends to refit older units to this standard.  

Warships

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Stalker class Missile Boat    3000 tons     348 Crew     369.6 BP      TCS 60  TH 100  EM 0
1666 km/s     Armour 1-18     Shields 0-0     Sensors 18/0/0/0     Damage Control Rating 1     PPV 15
Annual Failure Rate: 72%    IFR: 1%    Maintenance Capacity 77 MSP
Magazine 70    

Nuclear Thermal Engine E10 (4)    Power 25    Efficiency 1.00    Signature 25    Armour 0    Exp 5%
Fuel Capacity 50,000 Litres    Range 30.0 billion km   (208 days at full power)

Spear Missile Launcher 02-040 (10)    Missile Size 2    Rate of Fire 40
Spear Missile Fire Control FC36-R20/100 (1)     Range 21.6m km    Resolution 20

Active Search Sensor S84-R20/100 (1)     GPS 1680     Range 16.8m km    Resolution 20
Stnd Thermal Sensor TH3-18/100 (1)     Sensitivity 18     Detect Sig Strength 1000:  18m km

The Stalker was designed as a long-range strike unit, intended to launch missile salvoes from long-range and then retreat before the enemy could engage.  It was never intended to stand in the line of battle.  

All units of this class were upgraded to the Mark 2 version.  


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Stalker Mk 2 class Missile Boat    3000 tons     348 Crew     401.6 BP      TCS 60  TH 160  EM 0
2666 km/s     Armour 1-18     Shields 0-0     Sensors 18/0/0/0     Damage Control Rating 1     PPV 15
Annual Failure Rate: 72%    IFR: 1%    Maintenance Capacity 84 MSP
Magazine 70    

Nuclear Pulse Engine  (4)    Power 40    Efficiency 0.90    Signature 40    Armour 0    Exp 5%
Fuel Capacity 50,000 Litres    Range 33.3 billion km   (144 days at full power)

Spear Missile Launcher 02-040 (10)    Missile Size 2    Rate of Fire 40
Spear Missile Fire Control FC36-R20/100 (1)     Range 21.6m km    Resolution 20
Spear AS Missile (35)  Speed: 10000 km/s   End: 37.5 minutes    Range: 22.5m km   Warhead: 2    MR: 16    Size: 2

Active Search Sensor S84-R20/100 (1)     GPS 1680     Range 16.8m km    Resolution 20
Stnd Thermal Sensor TH3-18/100 (1)     Sensitivity 18     Detect Sig Strength 1000:  18m km

The Mark 2 version of this class replaced the original drives with nuclear pulse engines, which gave the Mark 2 a 60% increase in speed over the Mark 1.  The increase in speed was seen as necessary given the intended role of this ship.  

All units of this class were destroyed in the Battle of the Moon, and none have been built since due to the provisions of the Treaty of New Delhi.  


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Wolf class Attack Craft    1000 tons     83 Crew     139 BP      TCS 20  TH 80  EM 0
4000 km/s     Armour 1-8     Shields 0-0     Sensors 5/0/0/0     Damage Control Rating 0     PPV 3
Annual Failure Rate: 16%    IFR: 0.2%    Maintenance Capacity 43 MSP
Magazine 56    

GB Nuclear Pulse Engine (1)    Power 80    Efficiency 9.00    Signature 80    Armour 0    Exp 15%
Fuel Capacity 10,000 Litres    Range 2.0 billion km   (5 days at full power)

GB Missile Launcher  (3)    Missile Size 2    Rate of Fire 300
Spear Missile Fire Control FC36-R20/100 (1)     Range 21.6m km    Resolution 20

GB Active Search Sensor  (1)     GPS 1440     Range 14.4m km    Resolution 60
Thermal Sensor TH5 (1)     Sensitivity 5     Detect Sig Strength 1000:  5m km

The Wolf class was an experiment in a new type of ship, the Attack Craft ort Gunboat.  This design has a specialized engine developed by Confederation R&D labs.  The new engine gives a far higher engine output than standard engines, but does so at a far higher fuel consumption level.  In addition, the engine itself is unstable, and cannot be used in association with more engines of the same type or it will explode, limiting the new Attack Craft to one engine.  Still, even with just one engine, the new Attack Craft were 50% faster than the Stalker Mk 2’s.

No other nations have copied this technology to date, perhaps because of the poor performance of this class during the Battle of the Moon.    

All units of this class were destroyed in the Battle of the Moon, and none have been built since due to the provisions of the Treaty of New Delhi.  


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Orbital Defense Base class Base    3300 tons     353 Crew     316.2 BP      TCS 66  TH 0  EM 0
1 km/s     Armour 6-19     Shields 0-0     Sensors 1/0/0/0     Damage Control Rating 1     PPV 24
Annual Failure Rate: 87%    IFR: 1.2%    Maintenance Capacity 60 MSP

Fuel Capacity 50,000 Litres    Range N/A

150mm C1 Plasma Carronade (6)    Range 60,000km     TS: 1600 km/s     Power 6-1     RM 1    ROF 30        6 3 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0
1st Gen Fire Control  (1)    Max Range: 80,000 km   TS: 2000 km/s     88 75 62 50 38 25 12 0 0 0
Pebble Bed Reactor (2)     Total Power Output 6    Armour 0    Exp 5%

Active Search Sensor S84-R20/100 (1)     GPS 1680     Range 16.8m km    Resolution 20

This class is based on a concept developed by Diktat Anen in the aftermath of the disastrous Battle of the Moon.  The idea was for the Confederation Navy to concentrate solely on technologies and capabilities that would allow them to dominate Earth orbital space.  This class was the first step towards achieving that goal.  The base mounts six 150 mm plasma carronades and is capable of ripping through the defenses of almost any ship with one broadside.  

All units of this class have been upgraded to the 1.1 standard.  


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ODB Mk 1.1 class Base    3450 tons     363 Crew     375.8 BP      TCS 69  TH 0  EM 0
1 km/s     Armour 6-20     Shields 0-0     Sensors 1/0/0/0     Damage Control Rating 1     PPV 24
Annual Failure Rate: 95%    IFR: 1.3%    Maintenance Capacity 68 MSP

Fuel Capacity 50,000 Litres    Range N/A

200mm C2 Plasma Carronade (4)    Range 96,000km     TS: 1600 km/s     Power 10-2     RM 1    ROF 25        10 5 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 0
2nd Gen Fire Control  (1)    Max Range: 96,000 km   TS: 4800 km/s     90 79 69 58 48 38 27 17 6 0
Pebble Bed Reactor (3)     Total Power Output 9    Armour 0    Exp 5%

Active Search Sensor S84-R20/100 (1)     GPS 1680     Range 16.8m km    Resolution 20

The Mark 1.1 involves a complete removal of the weapons complement of the base, replacing the six 150 mm plasma carronades with four 200 cm plasma carronades.  The larger weapons have improved capacitors, giving them a shorter charge time than the older, smaller carronades, and they pack a much heavier punch.  

As of September 2024, there are thirteen units of this class in service, and five more under construction.  

Planetary Defense Bases

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PDC Type 1 class Missile Base    15050 tons     1240 Crew     1298.2 BP      TCS 301  TH 0  EM 0
Armour 12-54     Sensors 1/84     Damage Control Rating 0     PPV 100
Troop Capacity 3 Divisions    Magazine 600    

PDC Missile Launcher 10-050 (10)    Missile Size 10    Rate of Fire 50
PDC Missile Fire Control FC12-R1/100 (1)     Range 360k km    Resolution 1
ICBM (60)  Speed: 1000 km/s   End: 0 minutes    Range: 0m km   Warhead: 50    MR: 10    Size: 10

Active Search Sensor S84-R20/100 (1)     GPS 1680     Range 16.8m km    Resolution 20

This design is classed as a Planetary Defence Centre and can be pre-fabricated in 31 sections

This was the standard Confederation planetary defense base after the development of basic trans-newtonian technology.  All have been refitted to the Type 1A standard.  .  


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PDC Type 1A class Missile Base    15500 tons     1285 Crew     1413.4 BP      TCS 310  TH 0  EM 0
Armour 12-55     Sensors 1/84     Damage Control Rating 0     PPV 100
Troop Capacity 3 Divisions    Magazine 600    

PDC Missile Launcher 10-050 (10)    Missile Size 10    Rate of Fire 50
LR ICBM Fire Control FC96-R20/100 (1)     Range 57.6m km    Resolution 20
PDC Missile Fire Control FC12-R1/100 (1)     Range 360k km    Resolution 1
ICBM (60)  Speed: 1000 km/s   End: 0 minutes    Range: 0m km   Warhead: 50    MR: 10    Size: 10

Active Search Sensor S84-R20/100 (1)     GPS 1680     Range 16.8m km    Resolution 20

This design is classed as a Planetary Defence Centre and can be pre-fabricated in 31 sections

Six units of this class are in service as of September 2024.


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Lunar Missile Base class Missile Base    3950 tons     420 Crew     574 BP      TCS 79  TH 0  EM 0
Armour 13-22     Sensors 18/84     Damage Control Rating 0     PPV 30
Magazine 180    

PDC Missile Launcher 10-050 (3)    Missile Size 10    Rate of Fire 50
LR ICBM Fire Control FC96-R20/100 (1)     Range 57.6m km    Resolution 20

Active Search Sensor S84-R20/100 (1)     GPS 1680     Range 16.8m km    Resolution 20
Stnd Thermal Sensor TH3-18/100 (1)     Sensitivity 18     Detect Sig Strength 1000:  18m km

This design is classed as a Planetary Defence Centre and can be pre-fabricated in 8 sections

This design was developed as a quick and easy base that could be prefabbed on the Earth, transported to the Moon, and then assembled there by engineer divisions.  One unit of this type is currently in service, located on the Moon.  It was the assembly of this base, coupled with the African ultimatum, which started the war that led to the Battle of the Moon.  


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National Orbital Defense Site class Missile Base    9950 tons     900 Crew     1300.6 BP      TCS 199  TH 0  EM 0
Armour 19-41     Sensors 1/84     Damage Control Rating 0     PPV 75
Magazine 525    

PDC AS Missile Launcher 05-025 (15)    Missile Size 5    Rate of Fire 25
Spear Missile Fire Control FC36-R20/100 (3)     Range 21.6m km    Resolution 20
AS Missile Mk 1 (105)  Speed: 14000 km/s   End: 11.9 minutes    Range: 10m km   Warhead: 6    MR: 10    Size: 5

Active Search Sensor S84-R20/100 (1)     GPS 1680     Range 16.8m km    Resolution 20

This design is classed as a Planetary Defence Centre and can be pre-fabricated in 20 sections

This planetary defense missile base is phase two of Diktat Anen’s plan to give Africa a dominating position in Earth orbit.  Unlike the planetary missile bases of the other nations, which launch large, heavy missiles and have a long recharge time, this base launches small anti-ship missiles and can launch a new salvo every twenty-five seconds, a much better ROF than the strategic defense bases.  

Three bases of this class have been built in the interior of the African continent


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Fang class Planetary Defence Centre    8800 tons     803 Crew     980.8 BP      TCS 176  TH 0  EM 0
Armour 15-37     Sensors 1/120     Damage Control Rating 0     PPV 60

Fuel Capacity 50,000 Litres    Range N/A
Triple R3/C3 Meson Cannon Turret (5x3)    Range 30,000km     TS: 6400 km/s     Power 9-9     RM 3    ROF 5        1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
AM Fire Control  (5)    Max Range: 64,000 km   TS: 6400 km/s     84 69 53 37 22 6 0 0 0 0
LG Pebble Bed Reactor  (3)     Total Power Output 45    Armour 0    Exp 5%

PDC AM Active Search Sensor  (1)     GPS 120     Range 1.2m km    Resolution 1

This design is classed as a Planetary Defence Centre and can be pre-fabricated in 18 sections

In conjunction with the orbital defense bases and the orbital defense missile sites, this base comprises the third and final phase of the Diktat’s plan to secure Africa’s independent status.  The orbital defense bases will be able to sweep orbital space of enemy ships, and the orbital defense missile sites will be able to engage enemy missile ships at longer ranges, but neither can defend against enemy missiles.  This defense center is designed to intercept enemy missiles, including ICBM’s launched against Africa from other nations.  

Africa is running a fairly large risk in building these bases, as they are a direct violation of the strategy of MAD so cherished by the Reich and the Alliance.  Diktat Anen has decided that with Africa’s orbital bases, strategic missile bases, and anti-ship missile bases in place, there will be nothing the other nations can do even if they do detect Africa’s new construction.  No units of this type have been built yet.  

Civilian Ships

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Geosurvey class Geosurvey Ship    1700 tons     156 Crew     396.6 BP      TCS 34  TH 50  EM 0
1470 km/s     Armour 1-12     Shields 0-0     Sensors 5/0/0/3     Damage Control Rating 1     PPV 0
Annual Failure Rate: 23%    IFR: 0.3%    Maintenance Capacity 146 MSP

Nuclear Thermal Engine E10 (2)    Power 25    Efficiency 1.00    Signature 25    Armour 0    Exp 5%
Fuel Capacity 100,000 Litres    Range 105.8 billion km   (833 days at full power)

Thermal Sensor TH5 (1)     Sensitivity 5     Detect Sig Strength 1000:  5m km
Geological Survey Sensors (3)   3 Survey Points

This design is classed as a non-combatant for maintenance purposes


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Scout class Scout    3900 tons     371 Crew     540.2 BP      TCS 78  TH 160  EM 0
2051 km/s     Armour 1-22     Shields 0-0     Sensors 96/80/0/0     Damage Control Rating 1     PPV 0
Annual Failure Rate: 121%    IFR: 1.7%    Maintenance Capacity 87 MSP

Nuclear Pulse Engine  (4)    Power 40    Efficiency 0.90    Signature 40    Armour 0    Exp 5%
Fuel Capacity 100,000 Litres    Range 51.3 billion km   (289 days at full power)

Hvy Active Search Sensor  (1)     GPS 11520     Range 115.2m km    Resolution 60
Hvy Thermal Sensor  (1)     Sensitivity 96     Detect Sig Strength 1000:  96m km
Hvy EM Detection Sensor  (1)     Sensitivity 80     Detect Sig Strength 1000:  80m km


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Troop Transport class Troop Transport    4000 tons     221 Crew     320.2 BP      TCS 80  TH 160  EM 0
2000 km/s     Armour 3-22     Shields 0-0     Sensors 18/0/0/0     Damage Control Rating 1     PPV 0
Annual Failure Rate: 128%    IFR: 1.8%    Maintenance Capacity 50 MSP
Troop Capacity 2 Divisions    

Nuclear Pulse Engine  (4)    Power 40    Efficiency 0.90    Signature 40    Armour 0    Exp 5%
Fuel Capacity 100,000 Litres    Range 50.0 billion km   (289 days at full power)

Stnd Thermal Sensor TH3-18/100 (1)     Sensitivity 18     Detect Sig Strength 1000:  18m km

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[Father Tim]

The Orbital Defense Base -- and its successor the ODB  Mk1.1 -- have no engines and no shields, yet both mount fuel tanks and fifty thousand litres of unneccessary fuel.  I suppose this could allow them to act as refueling stations for mobile units, but both are in Earth orbit and the African Union lacks the ship-to-ship tractor beams necessary to move the bases elsewhere.  In other words, the bases include wasted space - worse than that actually, as I believe fuel tanks have a chance to explode if hit by weapons fire.

Oh, and the notes for the National Orbital Defense Site missile base claims they can fire a salvo every five seconds, but it's actually every twenty-five seconds accoring to the design.

[Kurt (OP)]

The Orbital Defense Base -- and its successor the ODB  Mk1.1 -- have no engines and no shields, yet both mount fuel tanks and fifty thousand litres of unneccessary fuel.  I suppose this could allow them to act as refueling stations for mobile units, but both are in Earth orbit and the African Union lacks the ship-to-ship tractor beams necessary to move the bases elsewhere.  In other words, the bases include wasted space - worse than that actually, as I believe fuel tanks have a chance to explode if hit by weapons fire.

Oh, and the notes for the National Orbital Defense Site missile base claims they can fire a salvo every five seconds, but it's actually every twenty-five seconds accoring to the design.

I noticed the fuel situation when I created this document.  I missed this when I created the designs - Aurora adds in the basic 50,000 units of fuel for every design, and I originally left it in because I intended to have shields on this design.  As the design evolved I changed my plan to armor only, and forgot to remove the fuel.  A later refit will remove the fuel, or add something that needs fuel.  (I keep thinking that power plants need fuel too, in the back of my mind, in spite of the fact that I know they don't)

Thanks for the catch on the missile base, I saw the (5) in the description and missed the fact that it was the missile size, not the ROF.  I've changed the description to match the design.  I knew that a ROF of 5 seconds was too good!

Kurt