The Spacepiress of Chaos
OUT-OF-CHARACTER INFORMATION |
Intent |
A variant of the Chiss Groundlion Man-of-War for use by the Galactic Alliance Defense Force |
Image Source | [HERE] |
Permission(s) | Not Applicable |
Canon Link(s) | Groundlion Man-of-War |
Primary Link(s) | Not Applicable |
PRODUCTION INFORMATION |
Manufacturer | Aether Systems |
Affiliation | Galactic Alliance |
Model | Groundlion-class |
Market-Status | Closed-Market |
Production | Minor |
Materials |
Hull Plating | Internal Structure | Additional |
Quadanium Steel | Duralloy | Chromium |
Nyix-Alloy | Titanium | Crystasteel |
Doonium | Aluminium | Neuranium |
Duralium | Laminasteel | Agrocite |
Trimantium | Duraplast | Starship Components |
TECHNICAL INFORMATION |
Classification | Star Destroyer |
Length | 2,000 meters |
Width | 900 meters |
Height | 475 meters |
Rating Specifications |
Armaments | Very High |
Defenses | Very High |
Maneuverability | Very Low |
Speed | Very Low |
Hangar Capacity | High - (14) Squadrons |
Hyperdrive Rating | Equipped - Class 2.0 |
Hangar Compliment |
Starfighter Squadrons | Support Squadrons |
(12) Squadrons | (2) Squadrons |
Armaments and Defenses |
(12) Heavy Octuple Barbette Turbolasers | AR-0B Damage Reduction Component |
(30) Heavy Megamaser Cannon Batteries | Redundant Deflector Shield Generators |
(20) Light Megamaser Cannon Batteries | (30) Missile Deactivation Transmitters |
(20) Quad Agrocite Cannons | (28) Antimissile Octets |
(30) Plasma Sphere Launchers | (40) Heavy Point Defense Ion Cannons |
(20) Breacher Launchers | (40) Heavy Point Defense Laser Cannons |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND LOGISTICS |
Crew Compliment | 453 Officers |
419 Gunners | |
21,789 Enlisted Crew | |
Passenger Capacity | 9,216 Individuals |
Cargo Capacity | 36,000 Metric Tons |
Consumables | 5 Galactic Standard Years |
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DESCRIPTION |
The Chiss Ascendancy was known to operate three classes of Man-of-War in their Defense Fleet with the Groundlion serving as a middle ground between the smallest and largest of these warships. With the Chiss slowly recovering from the destruction of their homeworld of Csilla and the Galactic Alliance bolstering their forces for the coming conflict with the Mandalorians, these old designs of Chiss Warships have once again seen the light of the Galaxy. The GADF Groundlion-class is a new line of Star Destroyer and a successor of the older Man-of-War sharing the same name, designed to provide heavy firepower and capable of deploying four Starfighter Wings - organized into three squadrons per wing - it is a worthy successor of the older Chiss design. As the primary focus, the Groundlion-class is equipped with an increased array of armaments as well as being equipped with additional heavy armor hull plating and defense systems to ensure that the vessel is capable of withstanding heavy fire during an engagement. However, the direct result of these additional weapon and defense systems, as well as the reinforced hull plating can be seen in the vessel's slower rate of speed and lack of maneuverability. Keeping a similar design aesthetic as older era Imperial ships, the Command Bridge of the vessel is vulnerable to damage due to its precarious location, potentially crippling the operational capability of the ship. A further drawback can be noted in the placement of its various weapon systems, which are focused along the dorsal section of the vessel, rendering the ventral section with limited weapon coverage and causing it to be more susceptible to an attack. Representing a step forward in a long line of Chiss Warships, the GADF Groundlion-class provides an additional heavy hitter to the already capable forces of the Galactic Alliance. Its ability to deploy multiple Starfighter Squadrons coupled with its heavier weapons and defenses provide a Fleet Commander with a readily available battering ram intended to withstand an enemy's onslaught and carry into the fray of an engagement. Even with its drawbacks, the vessel is more than worth its weight in salt and will prove a capable addition to the Galactic Alliance Defense Force. |