SDR Capital Ships

Stormfire10 · November 17, 2023, 4:30pm

SDR Capital Ships Database
Open Source Database,
Circa 5 ABT

Standardized Naval Ships for the SDR

Corvette – Lightly Armed, Quick Moving (Hull Code: FS, FFL)

Littoral Naval Vessel – Lightly Armed, Quick Moving, Anti Piracy (Hull Code: LV, LNV)

Frigate – Mixed Armament, Somewhat Speedy, Multi-role (Hull Code: FF, FFG, FFM)

Cargo Monitor – Heavy Armament, Speedy, Singular Role (Hull Code: MN)

Destroyer – Heavy Armament, Somewhat Speedy, Flexible (Hull Code: DD, DDG, DDM, DDC)

Cruiser – Heavy Armament, Slow Moving, Fleet Leader (Hull Code: CC. CCG. CCM)

Battlecruiser – Heavy Armament, Extremely Slow, Fleet Leader (Hull Code: BC, BCG, BCM)

Carrier – Lightly Armed, Slow Moving, Fleet Leader, Starcraft Capable (Hull Code: CV, CVG)

Lineship – Heavily Armed, Quick Moving, Lightly Armored (Hull Code: LN, LNS)

Stormfire10 · December 4, 2023, 2:09am

Explaining Terminology

“What in the twilight stars is CIPDS? Is it great value CIWS?”

– Major Robert Arch, 59th Test and Support Division

This section intends to be a catch all for Terminology that Serniani use.

CIPDS

CIPDS
Acronym
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A Goalkeeper CIWS, similar in concept to a Serniani CIPDS System

Close In Proximity/Point Defense System (CIPDS) (Pronounced See-pds) is the catch all term for Interceptor or Point Defense Weapons on Serniani Vessels. These range from 50mm Flak Guns, to Laser Weapons designed to combat Missiles in their Sprint Phase. CIPDS also includes the radar systems needed to detect, lock and intercept, which can be helpful in a pinch if you are receiving a wall of fire and need to intercept.

"Cold" Launch

“Cold” Launch
Technical Meaning

A Cold Launch is where a missile is ejected out of the Launcher reorients towards the target/cruise points, before activating the main thruster. The Callsign for Cold Launches is “Camper.”

"Hot" Launch

“Hot” Launch
Technical Meaning

A Hot Launch is where a missile’s primary thruster is ignited in the launch tube, leading to it exiting quickly. The Callsign for Hot Launches is “Brawler.”

Missile Phases

Missile Phases
Technical Guide

Missile Phases are split into various phases. The first phase is call the Operational Programing Phase (OPP). This is where the missile is given instructions, like where it’s going, when to make a turn, when to activate decoys, when to activate validation measures, etc. The second is the boost phase, (BP), in which the missile exits the tube and begins heading towards the target. The third phase is called the scanning or sprint phase (SP). During the SP, the missile is heading towards the target and is actively “Sprinting” towards the target. The last phase is called the Impact Phase (IP). In the IP, the missile either hits the target, or misses, and attempts to come around again to hit the target or explodes after running out of fuel.

ECV

ECV
Acronym

A vessel designed for EWar, or Electronic Warfare. An ECV’s Callsign in a formation is “Raspberry.” ECV stands for Electronic Countermeasures Vessel. ECV’s are completely defenseless, and always travel with companion vessels for Point Defense.

REV

REV
Acronym

REVs are Serniani’s primary mode of getting acquiring research from the field. They are called Research & Exploration Vessels. Most are unarmed and have escorts.

RCL

RCL
Acronym

RCL stands for Rapid Craft Launcher. Essentially, a giant railgun that fires out Spacecraft for their duties.

Stormfire10 · December 4, 2023, 2:28am

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Photo Credit - Two Shelter Alliance Navy Sprinter Class Corvettes, Nebulous Fleet Command

SDR Corvettes

Corvettes are the small. These ships are often used for policing within the Nebula, Anti-Piracy Enforcement, CIPDS (Close In Proximity Defense) for larger ships, Escort Actions, EWar (Electronic Warfare), and ELINT (Electronic Intelligence). Most use Kinetic Weapons, and a few have Bright Space Drives.

XPC-02A "Humbler" Class

XPC-02A “Humbler” Class

This Corvette is small, very automated, and is the first corvette constructed by Laswell Construction Yards. Constructed as a patrol corvette, these remain a popular choice for law enforcement, system patrol, and point defense for larger capital ships.

Crew

Crew: 3 Officers, 6 NCOs, 12 Enlisted Service Members

Skeleton Crew: 1 Officer, 2 NCOs, 4 Enlisted Service Members

Communications Suite - Multispectral Communications, Data Linking

Shielding

Phase Shielding: Present, Class 4

Backup Shielding: Antimatter Shielding Class I

Phase Shielding

Weapons

2 Tachyon Rift Lasers, 4 CIPDS (2x 40mm Flak, 2x “Sweepers” Laser PDT)

Speed

All Ahead Speed: 200 m/s

Flank Speed: 220-240 m/s

XPC-03A "Firelight" Class

XPC-03A “Firelight” Class

The Firelight is the first corvette designed by Cascade Drive Yard, and was the first successful integration with a brightspace drive. It’s highly modular, making it accel as a multirole Vessel.

Crew

Crew: 4 Officers, 8 NCOs, 32 Enlisted Service Members

Skeleton Crew: 2 Officers, 4 NCOs, 8 Enlisted Service Members

Communications Suite - Multispectral Communications, Data Linking

Shielding

Phase Shielding: Present, Class 4

Backup Shielding: Antimatter Shielding Class I

Weapon Systems

Weapon Systems: 2x 300mm “Deadeye” Railguns, 4 CIPDS (2x “Page” VLS Interceptor Missiles, 2x “Sweeper” Laser PDT) (Sources vary heavily, but this is the most agreed upon loadout

Speed

All Ahead Speed: 240 m/s

Flank Speed: 260-280 m/s

ECV-001 "Singularity" Class

ECV-001 "Singularity " Class

The Singularity Class is a dedicated EWar/ELINT Corvette, and is heavily automated. It sports top of the line Jammers, and a few variants have bright space drives. Singularity Class Vessels have no offensive weapons, as the Jamming Arrays take up much of the available space. The Singularity Class was designed by Longbow Design Bureau.

Crew

Crew: 6 Officers, 12 NCOs, 24 Enlisted Service Members

Skeleton Crew: 3 Officers, 6 NCOs, 12 Enlisted Service Members

Communications Suite - Multispectral Communications, Data Linking

Shielding

Phase Shielding: Present, Class 5

Backup Shielding: Antimatter Shielding Class 2

Weapon System/Ewar

Weapon Systems: SI-432A Signals Interception System, EA-333 Scrambler, EA-459A “Lockie” Jammer Array

Speed

All Ahead Speed: 240 m/s

Flank Speed: 260-280 m/s

Stormfire10 · December 5, 2023, 7:15pm

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Photo Credit: Shelter Alliance Raines Class Frigate, Nebulous Fleet Command

SDR Frigates

A step up from Corvettes, Frigates boast more surface area, bigger engines, Brightspace Drives, and can be flagships for smaller scouting groups. Of course, in larger fleets, they may be used for Point Defense, screening elements, and Sensor Engagement. Frigates can be used for solo ELINT, EWar, Research and Exploration, and SOF Insertions.

FFG-01 "Polymer" Class

FFG-01 “Polymer” Class

The Polymer Class Frigate is the main line screening Frigate, popular for its flexibility and ability to mount several CIPDS systems and the radar equipment required to keep it all working with plenty spare power to run Phase or even Anti Matter Shielding.

Crew

Crew: 6 Officers, 12 NCOs, 24 Enlisted Service Members

Skeleton Crew: 3 Officers, 6 NCOs, 12 Enlisted Service Members

Communications Suite - Multispectral Communications, Data Linking

Shielding

Phase Shielding: Present Multilayer I

Backup Shielding: Antimatter Shielding Class II

Weapons

4x Mk. 45 “Kinetic Killers” Coilgun, 6x CIPDS (2x 40mm Flak, 2x Railforce PDTs, 2x Veil VLS), 1x EA-679A Falsefade Interruption & Communication Jammer Array

Speed

All Ahead Speed (Atmospheric): 190 m/s

All Ahead Speed (Space, Sub FTL): 1.5 AU/h

Flank Speed (Space, Sub FTL): 2 AU/h

FFM-02 "Shadowlight" Class

FFM-02 “Shadowlight” Class

The Shadowlight Frigate is a modified Polymer Frigate, removing the guns and some of the CIPDS, and adding Missiles and Ewar systems.

Crew

Crew: 6 Officers, 12 NCOs, 24 Enlisted Service Members

Skeleton Crew: 3 Officers, 6 NCOs, 12 Enlisted Service Members

Communications Suite - Multispectral Communications, Data Linking

Shielding

Primary Shielding: Phase Shielding Class V

Backup Shielding: Antimatter Shielding Class II

Weapons

5x “Vanguard” VLS Pods (40 Missiles Each), CLF-405 Hempen Launch and Recovery Hangar, 2x CIPDS (40mm Flak)

Speed

All Ahead Speed (Atmospheric): 190 m/s

All Ahead Speed (Space, Sub FTL): 1.5 AU/h

Flank Speed (Space, Sub FTL): 2 AU/h

FFG-03 "Bismuth" Class

FFG-03 “Bismuth” Class

The Bismuth Class is known for it’s heavy hitting, 1000mm Railgun. The ship is centered around being a sniper, and is very well beloved by crews in the Directorate.

Crew

Crew: 4 Officers, 8 NCOs, 16 Enlisted Service Members

Skeleton Crew: 2 Officers, 4 NCOs, 8 Enlisted Service Members

Communications Suite - Multispectral Communications, Data Linking

Shielding

Primary Shielding: Phase Shielding Class IV

Backup Shielding: Antimatter Shielding Class I

Weapons

FCRA-4057A “Distant Shot” Fire Control Radar Array, 1000mm “Shooting Star” Railgun. EA-679A “Falsefade” Interruption & Communication Jammer Array, 2x CIPDS (40mm Flak)

Speed

All Ahead Speed (Atmospheric): 190 m/s

All Ahead Speed (Space, Sub FTL): 1.5 AU/h

Flank Speed (Space, Sub FTL): 2 AU/h

Stormfire10 · December 6, 2023, 6:07pm

SDR Destroyers

Photo Credit: A Shelter Alliance Keystone Class Destroyer, Nebulous Fleet Command

Destroyers are the backbone of any good navy. Their relative size, capability, and capacity for brawling, missile spamming, screening, point defense, and their ability to host C2 (Command and Control) assets make destroyers excellent at leading smaller fleets, but they lack the “omph” (firepower) of larger classes, like Cruisers and Battlecruisers. However, trading a little bit of firepower for tactical flexibility is a good trade.

CCD-46A "Fluorite" Class

CCD-46A “Fluorite” Class

The Fluorite Class Destroyer is a dedicated C2 destroyer, with multiple command operations, enough equipment to set up a dedicated command post on a celestial body, and alot of CIPDS to boot. It also has several jamming arrays. The Fluorite Class was designed, and is constructed by Laswell Construction Yards.

Crew: 50 Officers, 100 NCOs, 350 Enlisted Service Members

Communications Suite - Multispectral Communications, Data Linking

Phase Shielding: Present, Multilayer Class 3

Weapon Systems: EA-679A “Falsefade” Interruption & Communication Jammer Array, 4x Mk. 45 “Consequence” Coilgun, 2x 300mm “Deadeye” Railguns, 4x CIPDS (Forge VLS, Railforce Proximity PDT)

Full Speed: 60 m/s

Flank Speed: 80-100 m/s

FCD-98E "Zinc" Class

FCD-98E “Zinc” Class

The Zinc Class is the smallest ship armed with a RCL. This allows the Nightshade to assist other ships while providing fighter support. This ship was designed by Cascade Glass Yard.

Crew: 50 Officers, 100 NCOs, 300 Enlisted Service Members, 50 Pilots

Communications Suite - Multispectral Communications, Data Linking

Phase Shielding: Present, Multilayer Class 1

Weapon Systems: EA-679A “Falsefade” Interruption & Communication Jammer Array, RCL-450B “Shippin’ on a Budget” 4x CIPDS (Forge VLS, Railforce Proximity PDT)

Full Speed: 75 m/s

Flank Speed: 95-115 m/s

ECV-23A "Nightshade" Class

ECV-23A “Nightshade” Class

The Nightshade Class, named for the poison common throughout Serniani Planets, is a ECV. Nightshade is common throughout the navy as the go to jamming ship, with defenses to boot. It is an area of denial ship, and is great at jamming communications, even up to the largest ships of a fleet. It’s known in the navy as the “Slow Killer,” since being unable to identify where the Nightshade in a formation is, and killing it before it flips it’s jammers on, can be the difference between life and death.

Crew: 50 Officers, 100 NCOs, 350 Enlisted Service Members

Communications Suite - Multispectral Communications, Data Linking

Phase Shielding: Present, Multilayer Class 1

Weapon Systems: EA-378B “Silencer” Jammer Array, EA-679A “Falsefade” Interruption & Communication Jammer Array, EA-459A “Lockie” Jammer Array, EA-746H “Active Fade” ELINT & Passive Protection System, 6x CIPDS (2x Veil VLS, 2x “Page” VLS Interceptors, 2x “Sweeper” Laser PDT)

Full Speed: 75 m/s

Flank Speed: 95-115 m/s

Stormfire10 · January 9, 2024, 5:48am

SDR Cruisers

Photo Credit: An Outer Systems Protectorate Navy Ocello Class Cruiser, Nebulous Fleet Command

Bigger ships, bigger scaling, better radars, better missile systems, additional reinforcements, stronger armor stronger everything. Cruisers are often found in Command and Control (C2), or are found with the “Omph” that destroyers and other smaller ships lack. Tactically, they fill a niche role, since they could easily be replaced with larger battlecruisers, or carriers. However, having two Cruisers over one battlecruiser gives more room to maneuver, and is a core part of Directorate Capital Ship Doctrine. Do note, operating a Cruiser by itself, is a death wish. Since they require constant support, be it screening, point defense, ELINT, SIGINT, or Ewar.

RCC-09 "Iridium" Class

RCC-09 “Iridium” Class

The Railgun Carrying Cruiser, better known as the Iridium Class, is a sniper or a brawler, really depending on the captain. You see, these are multi purpose 450mm Railguns. Some ammo is HE-FT, meaning that yes, you could destroy superluminal targets, given timing. Testing into micro Brightspace Drives and Railgun Munitions has also yielded small results, meaning that FTL Rounds is a capability.

Crew: 150 Officers, 300 NCOs, 600 Enlisted Service Members

Communications Suite - Multispectral Communications, Data Linking, Brightspace Buoying

Phase Shielding: Present, Multilayer Class 3

Armor: 25mm Steel-Titanium Composite Plating

Weapon Systems: 4x 300mm “Deadeye” Railguns, 4x 500mm “Socket Springer” Railguns, 6x “Vanguard” VLS Pods (40 Missiles Each), 6 CIPDS (2x “Sweeper” Laser PDT, 2x Veil VLS, 2x Railforce Proximity PDT)

All Ahead Speed: 100 m/s

Flank Speed 120-140 m/s

MRC-84 "Palisade" Class

MRC-84 “Palisade” Class

The MRC-84, or “Palisade” is a multirole ship being able to be tasked with multiple different refits. As such, The Palisade is one of the most useful ships in the Naval Defense Force, it’s size, different customizations, all allow this ship to remain in service for well over two centuries.

Crew: 200 Officers, 400 NCOs, 800 Enlisted Service Members

Communications Suite - Multispectral Communications, Data Linking, Brightspace Buoying

Phase Shielding: Present, Multilayer Class 4

Armor: 25mm Steel-Titanium Composite Plating

Weapon Systems: 4x Mk. 45 “Consequence” Coilguns, EA-679C “Falsefade XL” Interruption & Communication Jammer Array, EA-746H “Active Fade” ELINT & Passive Protection System, 6 CIPDS (2x “Sweeper” Laser PDT, 2x Veil VLS, 2x Railforce Proximity PDT) CLF-405 Hempen Launch and Recovery Hanger, QLF-4A Quick Launch Facility, 4x “Vanguard” VLS Pods (40 Missiles Each)

All Ahead Speed: 120 m/s

Flank Speed 140-160 m/s

ECV-91 "Vitreo" Class

ECV-91 “Vitreo” Class

ECV-91, or the Vitreo, is the dedicated EWar, ELINT, and SIGINT Cruiser. The etymology for the word Vitreo comes from the ship being glassy and helping to hide expression, which the word Vitreo means. In this context, the expression is other ships. The Vitreo Class Cruiser excels in masking the presence of other ships, but really isn’t good at fighting.

Crew: 100 Officers, 200 NCOs, 400 Enlisted Service Members

Communications Suite - Multispectral Communications, Data Linking, Brightspace Buoying

Phase Shielding: Present, Multilayer Class 4

Armor: 5mm Steel-Titanium Composite Plating

Weapon Systems: EA-679C “Falsefade XL” Interruption & Communication Jammer Array, EA-449D “Mocker” Jammer Array, EA-746H “Active Fade” ELINT & Passive Protection System, 6 CIPDS (2x “Sweeper” Laser PDT, 2x Veil VLS, 2x Railforce Proximity PDT)

All Ahead Speed: 120 m/s

Flank Speed 140-160 m/s

MCC-243 "Javelin" Class

MCC-243 “Javelin” Class

The MCC-243 or Javelin Cruiser, is a long distance Missile Cruiser. It’s entire job is lobbing missiles of many classes into space and firing at targets. It has a relatively small Radar Cross Section (RCS) for it’s class size and was initially classed as a destroyer, before being reclassified as a cruiser.

Crew: 150 Officers, 300 NCOs, 600 Enlisted Service Members

Communications Suite - Multispectral Communications, Data Linking, Brightspace Buoying

Phase Shielding: Present, Multilayer Class 4

Armor: 5mm Steel-Titanium Composite Plating

Weapon Systems: 10x “Vanguard” VLS Pods (40 Missiles Each), EA-746H “Active Fade” ELINT & Passive Protection System, 6 CIPDS (2x “Sweeper” Laser PDT, 2x Veil VLS, 2x Railforce Proximity PDT)

All Ahead Speed: 120 m/s

Flank Speed 140-160 m/s

Stormfire10 · February 5, 2024, 8:06pm

Littoral Naval Vessel

USS Freedom, A Littoral Combat Ship, similar in design and scale to a Littoral Naval Vessel

Designed to Operate in Gravity Wells, Littoral Naval Vessels are lightly armed policing vessels, usually found in System Naval Defense Forces (SNDFs). Used in the context of space, these vessels are fast, using gravity well to their advantage, have light shielding, and are an experimental class developed by Kronos Light Drives Yards.

LNV-002 "Azimuth"

LNV-002 “Azimuth”

The Second LNV Prototype constructed, the Azimuth is a multi-role, cheap, easy to construct, easy to operate, and easy to crew. It maintains good maneuverability while not sacrificing armor and firepower…

Crew: 1 Officer, 3 NCOs, 6 Enlisted Service members

Skeleton Crew: 2 NCOs, 4 Enlisted Servicemember

Communications Suite - Multispectral Communications, Data Linking

Shielding

Phase Shielding: Present, Class 2

Backup Shielding: Antimatter Shield Class I

Weapons

Mk.45 “Consequence” Coilgun, 1x CIPDS (Gale Missile Launcher, 48x CSM-123), MLS-3 (Minelaying System Three)

Speed

All Ahead Speed: 300 m/s

Flank Speed: 350-400 m/s

LNV-003 "Zenith"

LNV-003 “Zenith”

The Third LNV Prototype constructed, the Zenith Class is an upgrade and an overall better version than the Azimuth Class Vessel. Although less multirole, it has more space and is better for it’s intended role.

Crew: 2 Officers, 4 NCOs, 8 Enlisted Service members

Skeleton Crew: 1 Officer 2 NCOs, 4 Enlisted Servicemember

Communications Suite - Multispectral Communications, Data Linking

Shielding

Phase Shielding: Present, Class 3

Backup Shielding: Antimatter Shield Class I

Weapons

2x Mk.45 “Consequence” Coilgun, 2x CIPDS (Gale Missile Launcher, 48x CSM-123)

Speed

All Ahead Speed: 290 m/s

Flank Speed: 340-390 m/s

Stormfire10 · March 11, 2024, 6:30pm

Emergency Authorization:
Access: Kappa Delta Two
Subject: Freighter Refit Authorization
Circa: 5 ABT, Start of Enver War

Communications

///To: Directorate Naval Command///
///Frm: Lorentz Drive Yards///

Lavenza, we’ve heard about the war. While we can’t produce warships legally, we can start refitting our Frontier Class and Venture Class Light Haulers to suit a “Lineshipesque” role in the blockade of ABH-003. While these ships are made to order, we’ve been able to order radars and other components off the shelf, meaning we aren’t bogging down your supply chains.

-Alice Reach, Lorentz Drive Yards CEO

///To: Lorentz Drive Yards///
///Frm: Directorate Naval Command///

Alice Reach, a gun is a gun, no matter how old or deadly it is. We’ve had a case plan for this exact scenario. We’ve sent you the files on it and every other Freighter manufacturing station in the Directorate.

-“Lavenza,” Directorate Rapid Procurement Officer

///To: Lineship Crews///
///Frm: Directorate Naval Command///

You’ve been assigned to a Lineship, a refitted Freighter. To keep the Directorate safe is a job that we wish you didn’t need to do. But now we must. We have run out of ships to give new enlistees, so you’ve been assigned to a Lineship. Just because you’ve served on a freighter before, doesn’t mean this time it’s the same. The Engines on these are huge, and without their heavy loads, can be pushed to speeds far faster than normal. Remember: Trust your ship, trust your crew. You’ll make it out alive.

-Director-General Dr. Rachel Arasiki

///RDF Communications Link
///ATTN ATTN
///PRIORITY MSG
///To: RNDFV Lawless Gambit///
///Frm: RNDFV Tidesinger’s Sorrow///

Routing this message through a nearby BrightSpace Buoy, our ships crippled, but our comms are still functioning. Route this to the Directorate Naval Command. Message Routes as follows:

///PRIORITY MSG
///ATTN ATTN

DURING PATROL OF ABH-003 WORMHOLE, INF & GALACTYAN FORCES ATTACKED AND CRIPPLED STATION AND LOCAL SYSTEM DEFENSE FORCES. RELAY NETWORK COMPROMISED. REPEAT, RELAY NETWORK COMPROMISED. ROSE EXPANSE AT RISK OF ATTACK. RELAY NETWORK MUST BE SHUT DOWN. NEXUS ACCESS COMPROMISED. REPEAT, NEXUS ACCESS COMPROMISED. REQUEST IMMEDIATE FIRE SUPPORT ACROSS ALL ARCS, ALL FRONTS. REQUEST FOR IFTL-FTL BLOCKERS. MAY THE GATES PROTECT US ALL.

-CPT. Lilly A. Naoi, ABH-003 NSDF

Photo Credit: Outerlying Systems Protectorate Bulk Liner refit for the Bethel Blockade

Lineships

“This is a terrible idea. I love it.”

- “Lavenza,” DNC Rapid Procurement Officer

Pressed into service at the start of the Enver War, the Lineships are a class of freighters tailored to the Directorate’s need for warships, fast. Instead of converting already created production lines, Directorate Procurement simply stuck guns onto the freighters and called it a day. You will find Lineships now a days sitting in orbit around any major wormhole, ready to fire at anything and everything that comes out of it. These ships are anything but slow, however. Due to them having oversized engines for dealing with heavy cargo loads, and the lack of cargo, these ships can push themselves at speeds even the fastest Corvettes can’t go.

LN-01 "Frontier" Pattern Heavy Hauler

LN-01 “Frontier” Pattern Heavy Hauler

The LN-01 Frontier Pattern Heavy Hauler is a Freighter Vessel pressed into service at the start of the Enver War. Quickly being refit with guns, missiles, and military radars, these ships were dispatched to the front in Atlia Reach and proved their worth by being able to hold Relays Hostage, not allowing incursion forces to pass through without suffering severe casualties, preventing crossings while allowing dedicated warships to operate within their actual roles.

Crew

Crew: 12 Officers, 24 NCOs, 48 Enlisted Service Members (Varies, ship to ship)

Skeleton Crew: 6 Officers, 4 NCOs, 8 Enlisted Service Members (Varies, ship to ship)

Communications Suite - Multispectral Communications, Data Linking

Shielding

Primary Shielding: Phase Shielding Class III

Backup Shielding: Antimatter Shielding Class I

Weapons

Average Load out of a Frontier Class

4x Mk. 71 “Hodge Podge” Coilguns (55cm Gun), 10x CIPDS (8x 40mm Flak, 2x “Retrofit” VLS)

8x “Rocky Roller” Multi Missile Launcher (Size 2-3), 12x CIPDS (8x 40mm Flak, 4x “Retrofit”)

Speed

All Ahead Speed (Atmospheric): 450 m/s

All Ahead Speed (Space, Sub FTL): 1.9 AU/h

Flank Speed (Space, Sub FTL): 2.5 AU/h

LN-02 "Venture" Pattern Light Hauler

LN-02 “Venture” Pattern Light Hauler

The LN-02 Venture Pattern Light Hauler is a Freighter Vessel pressed into service at the start of the Enver War. Due to it’s high performance engines, these Lineships are smaller, but deadlier, bringing the Multiple Launch Mine laying System. These ships will weave and manuever into enemy formations before launching Swarms of mines at point blank range. These ships happen to be insanely cheap, and operate on a very small skeleton crew.

Crew

Crew: 4 Officers, 8 NCOs, 16 Enlisted Service Members (Varies, ship to ship)

Skeleton Crew: 2 Officers, 4 NCOs, 8 Enlisted Service Members (Varies, ship to ship)

Communications Suite - Multispectral Communications, Data Linking

Shielding

Primary Shielding: Phase Shielding Class IV

Backup Shielding: Antimatter Shielding Class II

Weapons

Average Load out of a Venture Class

4x “Cased Closed” Multi Launch Minelaying System, 12x CIPDS (8x 40mm Flak, 4x “Retrofit”), EA-912A “Blockhead” Faster Than Light Inhibitor, 1x EA-377A “Light Fade” Communications Jammer

2x “Hammock” Mk99 Station Defense Gun (100cm Gun), EA-912A “Blockhead” Faster Than Light Inhibitor

Speed

All Ahead Speed (Atmospheric): 550 m/s

All Ahead Speed (Space, Sub FTL): 2 AU/h

Flank Speed (Space, Sub FTL): 3 AU/h

Stormfire10 · March 13, 2024, 5:31pm

Emergency Authorization:
Access: Delta Uniform Four
Subject: Carrier Refurbishment & Refit
Circa 3 ABT, Early Months

Communication Log

///PRIORITY MSG
///To: SoTP Shipyard
///Frm: Directorate Naval Command

COMMUNICATION BOUNCED OFF BRIGHTSPACE BUOY. MSG ROUTES AS FOLLOWS

///ATTN ATTN

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, SoTP SHIPYARD WILL STOP SCRAPPING MOTHBALLED CARRIERS. ALL CARRIERS IN MOTHBALL FLEET WILL BE ASSESSED FOR COMBAT CAPABILITY. ASSESS FOR COMBAT CAPABLE, MISSION CAPABLE, AND FULL MISSION CAPABLE. MOVE COMBAT CAPABLE, MISSION CAPABLE, AND FULL MISSION CAPABLE TO CASCADE DRIVE YARDS FOR REFURBISHMENT AND REFIT.

-“Lavenza,” DNC Rapid Procurement Officer

///PRIORITY MSG
///To: CDY
///Frm: Directorate Naval Command

COMMUNICATION BOUNCED OFF BRIGHTSPACE BUOY. MSG ROUTES AS FOLLOWS

///ATTN ATTN

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, CASCADE DRIVE YARDS WILL FINISH MILITARY PRODUCTION ON THE FOLLOWING: PALISADE CLASS CRUISERS, VITREO CLASS CRUISERS. CASCADE DRIVE YARDS WILL BE RECEIVING STOCK OF OLD EXCELSIOR CLASS CARRIERS FOR REFIT AND REFURBISHMENT FROM MOTHBALL FLEET IN SoTP SHIPYARD.

-“Lavenza,” DNC Rapid Procurement Officer

///MSG
///To: Toril Drive Yards
///Frm: Directorate Naval Command

Contract for Elizabeth Class Carrier for 150 Vessels. Congratulations. RNDFV Admiral Elizabeth (Fleet Leader) is expected halfway through Q2 of Stardate 161.

-“Lavenza,” DNC Rapid Procurement Officer

///MSG
///To: Kronos Drive Yards
///Frm: Directorate Naval Command

Your work with Littoral Naval Vessels impresses everyone here at DNC. We’ve been reviewing your prototypes for the Future Strike Carrier Program, and color me impressed. DNC and I have come to the decision to fund the Naginata Class Strike Carrier. We expect the Lead Ship to enter service Q3 of Stardate 162. For this contract, we’ll award you 5.9 Million Credits, along with the services needed to make a new shipyard if needed. Congratulations.

-“Lavenza,” DNC Rapid Procurement Officer

[Photo Not Avaliable – Redaction Made by DNI]

Strike & Fleet Carriers

“Those [Carriers] were mothballed for a reason. Times change.”

- “Lavenza,” DNC Rapid Procurement Officer

Carriers, instead of having Starcraft as a secondary armament, are front and center in a Carrier. These ships are lightly armored, most of these construction being used for Starcraft Hangars, the rest being other important things (Damage Control, Command and Control, Reactors, Engines). These ships also allow for extreme flexibility, with open hangar spaces allowing almost any kind of Directorate Starcraft to operate off them.

CVG-029 Naginata Class Strike Carrier

CVG-029 Naginata Class Strike Carrier

The CVG-029 Naginata Class Strike Carrier is the newest carrier in the Rosecordi Naval Defense Forces. Built by Kronos Drive Yards, these ships are light, quick, and pack a serious punch. Trading already light shielding for excellent mobility, Naginata’s are built to weave into and out of combat, but lack a capability to rapidly recover Starcraft while under fire, unlike larger classes of Carriers.

Crew

Crew: 40 Officers, 50 NCOs, 100 Enlisted Service Members, 80~ Pilots (Depends, Varies on Starcraft Embarked)

Skeleton Crew: 5 Officers, 25 NCOs, 45 Enlisted Service Members, 40~ Pilots (Depends, Varies on Starcraft Embarked)

Communications Suite - Multispectral Communications, Data Linking, BrightSpace Buoys

Shielding

Primary Shielding: Phase Shielding Class IV

Backup Shiedling: Antimatter Shielding Class I

Weapons

Balisong Loadout: 3 (72 Balisong) Squadrons + Maintenance

Dagger Loadout: 4 (96 Dagger) Squadrons + Maintenance

Fighting Phoenix Loadout: 3 (72 Fighting Phoenix) Squadrons + Maintenance

Composite Squadron Loadout: 2 (48 Scimitars, 24 Shortbow) + Maintenance

SGTC Squadron: 2 (48 Hempens) Squadrons + Assorted Storage & Maintenance

1x Mk 45 “Cracked Coil” (12cm Gun), 2x CIPDS (2x Veil VLS)

Speed

All Ahead Speed (Atmospheric): 300 m/s

All Ahead Speed (Space, Sub FTL): 1.5 AU/h

Flank Speed (Space, Sub FTL): 2 AU/h

CV-012 Excelsior Class Fleet Carrier

CV-012 Excelsior Class Fleet Carrier

The CV-012 Excelsior Class Fleet Carrier is one of the oldest carrier patterns in the Rosecordi Naval Defense Forces. Built initially by the Federation Drive Yards, these ships are Heavy, a little slower, but are harder to kill, as these things have amazing damage control. These ships can carry hundreds of starcraft, pattern and craft type dependent.

Crew

Crew: 40 Officers, 200 NCOs, 400 Enlisted Service Members, 500~ Pilots (Depends, Varies on Starcraft Embarked)

Skeleton Crew: 25 Officers, 125 NCOs, 275 Enlisted Service Members, 250~ Pilots (Depends, Varies on Starcraft Embarked)

Communications Suite - Multispectral Communications, Data Linking, BrightSpace Buoys

Shielding

Primary Shielding: Phase Shielding Multilayer Class II

Backup Shiedling: Antimatter Shielding Class III

Weapons

Balisong Loadout: 10 (240 Balisong) Squadrons + Maintenance

Dagger Loadout: 12 (244 Dagger) Squadrons + Maintenance

Fighting Phoenix Loadout: 20 (480 Fighting Phoenix) Squadrons + Maintenance

EA-370 “Identification” Early Warning Radar System, 2x Mk 66 Coilgun (25cm Gun), 5x CIPDS (1x Veil VLS, 4x “Sweeper” Laser PDT)

Speed

All Ahead Speed (Atmospheric): 250 m/s

All Ahead Speed (Space, Sub FTL): 1.25 AU/h

Flank Speed (Space, Sub FTL): 1.75 AU/h

CV-033 Elizabeth Class Fleet Carrier

CV-033 Elizabeth Class Fleet Carrier

The CV-033 Elizabeth Class Fleet Carrier is a new carrier pattern in the Rosecordi Naval Defense Forces. Built initially by Toril Drive Yards, these ships are stealth carriers, using the same technology that a Defiance Battlecruiser uses. These of course, increase the cost per carrier significantly.

Crew

Crew: 50 Officers, 250 NCOs, 550 Enlisted Service Members, 750~ Pilots (Depends, Varies on Starcraft Embarked)

Skeleton Crew: 25 Officers, 125 NCOs, 275 Enlisted Service Members, 750~ Pilots (Depends, Varies on Starcraft Embarked)

Communications Suite - Multispectral Communications, Data Linking, BrightSpace Buoys

Shielding

Primary Shielding: Phase Shielding Multilayer Class III

Backup Shiedling: Antimatter Shielding Class III

50mm Composite Fiber Armor

Weapons

Balisong Loadout: 15 (450 Balisong) Squadrons + Maintenance

Dagger Loadout: 20 (480 Dagger) Squadrons + Maintenance

Fighting Phoenix Loadout: 30 (720 Fighting Phoenix) Squadrons + Maintenance

4x Mk 66 Coilgun (25cm Gun), 1x SD-392 “Tracer” Stealth Drive, 4x “Vanguard” VLS Pods (40 Missiles Each), 6 CIPDS (2x “Sweeper” Laser PDT, 2x Veil VLS, 2x Railforce Proximity PDT)

Speed

All Ahead Speed (Atmospheric): 400 m/s

All Ahead Speed (Space, Sub FTL): 2 AU/h

Flank Speed (Space, Sub FTL): 2.5 AU/h

Stormfire10 · March 15, 2024, 6:57pm

Emergency Authorization
Access: Victor Alfa Two
Subject: Larger Ships Sizes
Circa 4 ABT, Middle Months

Communication Log

///PRIORITY MSG
///ATTN ATTN
///To: RNDFV Warden
///Frm: Directorate Naval Command

MSG BOUNCED OFF BRIGHTSPACE BUOY. MSG ROUTES AS FOLLOWS

///PRIORITY MSG
///ATTN ATTN

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, RNDFV WARDEN WILL DETACH FROM FLEET AND HEAD FOR HOME PORT FOR REFIT AND REFUELING OF REACTORS. FLEET COMMAND AND CONTROL WILL BE HANDED OFF TO FLUORITE CLASS DESTROYER PROVIDENCE UNREST.

Circa 8 ABT
///PRIORITY MSG
///ATTN ATTN
///To: Directorate Naval Command, Directorate Naval Intelligence Office, Director-General Rachel Arasiki, President Pro Tempore Lisa Cicero
///Frm: DNIV Dawn’s Respite

MSG BOUNCED OFF BRIGHTSPACE BUOY. MSG ROUTES AS FOLLOWS

///PRIORITY MSG
///ATTN ATTN

DNIV DAWN’S RESPITE CONDUCTED THOROUGH ANALYSIS OF BATTLESPACE OF CLAIMED ATTACK ON ENVARI TERRITORY. NO SIGN OF DAMAGE, INTELLIGENCE CONFIRMS SUSPICION. WE HAVE BEEN DECEIVED. TO THE LEVEL OF THIS DECEPTION, I DO NOT KNOW. DNIV DAWN’S RESPITE WILL BE RETURNING TO ESCOP LINES BEFORE ENTERING BRIGHTSPACE TO ADD MORE INFORMATION. MAY THE GATES PROTECT US ALL. DNIV DAWN’S RESPITE, GOING DARK.

– Captain Lightfoot

RDF Communication Link
T: RNDFV Frontier Communicator
F: RNDFV Guardian of Peripheries

Hey Sayori. We’re heading out today. Pretty weird to have my mentor as a captain in the fleet I’m running, but it’s nice. We’ll be heading out the Verticia Periphery, so if there’s anything we gotta do before leaving port today, we can talk in person

– RADM Calcie Venzi

Photo Credit: Two Shelter Alliance Navy Axford Class Heavy Cruiser, Nebulous Fleet Command

Battlecruisers

“I remember boarding RNDFV Warden for a tour as a kid. Made me want to join the Defense Forces.”

- “Lavenza,” DNC Rapid Procurement Officer

The largest class of ships available to Directorate Forces. These ships are symbols of strength, and as such are kept in constant flux, and their presence is always classified until they’re discovered. These ships have great radars, tracking systems, fires, and some have hangars. Point Defenses are minimal, meaning that they always travel with a screening force, and are heavily reliant on Ewar from Corvettes and Frigates.

BCG-01 Warden Class Battlecruiser

BCG-01 Warden Class Battlecruiser

The BCG-01 Warden Class Battlecruiser is the first in the long standing service of Battlecruiser, the first one being constructed back in 220 BBT, by Vanguard Drive Yards. There aren’t many Warden Class, only around 175~ are in active service.

Crew

Crew: 75 Officers, 150 NCOs, 1500 Enlisted Service Members, 48~ Pilots (Depends, Varies on Starcraft Embarked)

Skeleton Crew: 35 Officers, 75 NCOs, 755 Enlisted Service Members, 24~ Pilots (Depends, Varies on Starcraft Embarked)

Communications Suite - Multispectral Communications, Data Linking, BrightSpace Buoys

Shielding

Primary Shielding: Phase Shielding Multilayer Class V

Backup Shiedling: Antimatter Shielding Class V

100mm Steel Carbon Composite Armor

Weapons

Balisong Loadout: 2 (48 Balisong) Squadrons + Maintenance

Dagger Loadout: 3 (72 Dagger) Squadrons + Maintenance

Fighting Phoenix Loadout: 2 (48 Fighting Phoenix) Squadrons + Maintenance

3x DOR Railgun (60cm), 4x Mk 81 Coilgun (75cm), Mk 63 Dual Purpose Coilgun (145mm), 4x Mk. 45 “Consequence” Coilguns, 10x “Vanguard” VLS Pods (40 Missiles Each), 4x 300mm “Deadeye” Railguns, 4x 500mm “Socket Springer” Railguns, 10x CIPDS (2x “Sweeper” Laser PDT, 4x Veil VLS, 4x Railforce Proximity PDT)

Speed

All Ahead Speed (Atmospheric): 250 m/s

All Ahead Speed (Space, Sub FTL): 2 AU/h

Flank Speed (Space, Sub FTL): 2.5 AU/h

BCS-02 Defiance Class Battlecruiser

BCS-02 Warden Class Battlecruiser

The BCS-02 Defiance Class Battlecruiser is an experimental Stealth Battlecruiser, constructed by Federation Drive Yards. The few that survived the Secession Crisis were acquired by Directorate Naval Intelligence Office. As such, most of the statistics are redacted.

Crew

Crew: 35 Officers, 70 NCOs, 1300 Enlisted Service Members, 48~ Pilots (Depends, Varies on Starcraft Embarked)

Skeleton Crew: 35 Officers, 75 NCOs, 755 Enlisted Service Members, 24~ Pilots (Depends, Varies on Starcraft Embarked)

Communications Suite - Multispectral Communications, Data Linking, BrightSpace Buoys

Shielding

Primary Shielding: Phase Shielding Multilayer Class V

Backup Shiedling: Antimatter Shielding Class V

100mm Carbon Composite Armor

Weapons

Balisong Loadout: 2 (48 Balisong) Squadrons + Maintenance

3x DOR Railgun (60cm), Mk 63 Dual Purpose Coilgun (145mm), 4x Mk. 45 “Consequence” Coilguns, 4x “Vanguard” VLS Pods (40 Missiles Each), 4x 500mm “Socket Springer” Railguns, 10x CIPDS (2x “Sweeper” Laser PDT, 4x Veil VLS, 4x Railforce Proximity PDT) SD-1 Stealth Drive

Speed

All Ahead Speed (Atmospheric): 450 m/s

All Ahead Speed (Space, Sub FTL): 2 AU/h

Flank Speed (Space, Sub FTL): 2.5 AU/h

Stormfire10 · March 22, 2024, 1:59pm

Authorized Release:
Access: Drive Yard Staff
Subject: N/A
Circa 4 ABT Middle Months

Communication Log

Horizon Drive Yards Communication Link

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T: STN. DIR. Monika Phasewood
F: EL. Hazel Loi’a

“Hey Director, the new ship pattern came through today. They call it the Short Range Medium Hauler. We affectionately call it ‘The Brick.’ It’s got shitty atmospherics, but it’s got a lot of internal space. The Drive and IFE is a bit scuffed on the pattern, so we’re thinking of double driving the thing at the expense of the reactor, which is more than capable of taking a second Drive. We’ve sent you the updated file. Go take a peak at it. We also threw a few guns onto it, cleaning micro meteors and all.”

Horizon Drive Yards Communication Link

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T: EL. Hazel Loi’a
F: STN. DIR. Monika Phasewood

“Engineering Lead, the double driving, I’m not sure about, but it seems like it fits within the constraints of what’s needed. Go ahead and make a few.”

Cargo Monitors

slaps roof of Cargo Monitor

“This bad boy can fit so many Loitering Munitions.”

- “Lavenza,” DNC Rapid Procurement Officer, to Unknown

Cargo Monitor Pattern Vessels have been popular with shipping companies since forever. These ships are used to move unprocessed minerals across the sector. Some of these were pressed into service in the wake of the Enver war, when DNC needed space to employ thousands of mines. Rapidly retrofitted, these ships are actually quite nimble for it’s nickname, ‘The Brick.’

MN-0432 Horizon Pattern Cargo Monitor

MN-0432 Horizon Pattern Cargo Monitor

Originally a Cross Sector Light Hauler, these ships are pressed into service as Minelayers. Almost every HPCM is different, from space to reactor to drive to IFE. As such, the only real thing that makes HPCM in the same class is their purpose. Mine laying. These bad boys can carry thousands of mines. Operating in groups of three or four, they can make a system full of mines and booby trapped.