Approved Starship Ardent-Class Interceptor Corvette

[Selrik Lorcas]

LENGTH: 150 meters
WIDTH: 55 meters
HEIGHT: 22 meters

ARMAMENT RATING: Average

DEFENSES:

• Directional Military-Grade Deflector Shields
• Lightweight armor plating
• Countermeasure Suite (ECM jammers, chaff/flares)
• Emergency Signal-Scrambler

STANDARD FEATURES

• Life Support & Gravity Systems
• Long-Range Communications Array
• Subspace and Hyperspace Transceivers
• Navigation & Astrogation Suite
• Targeting Computers
• Emergency Escape Pods
• External Boarding Clamp

ADVANCED SYSTEMS

• Autopilot Droid Brain – supports emergency egress or high-G maneuvers
• Sensor Scrambler
• Forward Shield Focusing System – concentrates shields on the nose during charge attacks
• Unified Engagement Network (data-linking allied ships)
• Sureshot Targetting Array

STRENGTHS

• Exceptional Speed and Maneuverability: Capable of catching blockade runners, freighters, and outrunning heavier ships
• Focused Loadout: Built to disable or cripple engines with ion weaponry and finish targets with missiles
• High-Tech Evasion Systems: Includes a sensor scrambler to help defend against targeting.

WEAKNESSES

• Low Defense Rating: Light armor and minimal shield coverage leave the ship vulnerable to sustained fire
• Limited Hangar & Support: It has no hangar at all.
• Narrow Combat Role: Specialized for pursuit and interception, underperforms in fleet-line battles
• Requires Skilled Crew: High-speed systems and droid-assisted evasion demand expert operators

DESCRIPTION
The Ardent-Class Interceptor Corvette is a bleeding-edge design, tailored for fast-response operations in border territories and contested sectors of the Risen Empire. Built for speed, precision, and hit-and-fade tactics, the Ardent-Class sacrifices heavy armor for thrust, agility, and fire control accuracy.

Its long, slender hull features an aerodynamic, angular design with deeply embedded systems to minimize profile. Twin forward-mounted ion cannons serve to disable engine systems, while concussion missiles provide the knockout punch.

Although lightly defended, the vessel excels in interdiction-breaking, counter-piracy missions, and surprise assault operations. Most Ardent-Class ships are deployed with elite crews or automated co-pilot systems due to the high skill required to operate its maneuvering thrusters and navigation systems effectively.

Despite its narrow tactical niche, the Ardent-Class has earned the reputation of being a relentless pursuer—nicknamed "The Fang" by smugglers and rebel fleets alike.

 

[MANIAC]

Selrik Lorcas

Nicely made.

Approved.