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CACNORVAH-CLASS CHISS STAR DESTROYER
(Apparition-Class)
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: To submit a limited, elite-class Star Destroyer for the Chiss Ascendancy
- Image Source: swfanon.wikia.com; edited by Thorne
- Canon Link: Chiss Star Destroyer
- Restricted Missions: N/A
- Primary Source: N/A
- Manufacturer: Chiss Ascendancy
- Model: Cacnorvah-Class Chiss Star Destroyer
- Affiliation: Chiss Expansionary Defense Fleet; requires Captain rank or above (with Fleet Command approval)
- Production: Semi-Unique
- Material: Duranium-Trimantium hull, Quadanium frame and reinforcement, Durasteel, Turadium blast-doors/shutters, Glasteel viewports, Agrinium reactor shielding
- Classification: Chiss Star Destroyer
- Length: 1000m
- Width: 500m
- Height: 290m
- Armament: High
Light Megamasers - Heavy Megamasers
- Heavy Turbolasers
- Ion Cannons
- General purpose warhead launchers (ordinance: Mag Pulse Torpedoes, Conner Nets, Shock Nets, Flechette Missiles, Assault Concussion Missiles)
[*]Defenses: High
- Deflector Shield
- Redundant PulseScreen Recharge Shield
- Point-Defense Cannons
- Warhead Countermeasures
- Shroud Device
[*]Hangar: Very Low (1)
- 1x squad of Chiss Tether Ships (12)
[*]Support Craft Hangar: 2
[*]Maneuverability Rating: Average
[*]Speed Rating: Average
[*]Hyperdrive Class: Average
STANDARD FEATURES
This ship retains all of the military grade features of its class, notably:
- Communication Systems:
CS-Echo Communications Suite
CS-Laser Communications Projector
Infrared Illumigrids
[*]Environmental Systems:
- Artificial Gravity
- Brig
- Distress Beacon
- Infantry Drop Pods
- Escape Pods
- Environmental Converter
- Inertial Damper
- Infantry Barracks
- Life Support
Backup Life Support
[*]Medical Bay
[*]Navigation System
[*]Ray Shields
[*]Propulsion Systems:
[*]Ion Drives
[*]HIMS
[*]Maneuvering Jets
[*]Repulsorlifts
[*]Sensor and Targeting Systems:
- CS-Seeker Tracking/Targeting System
- CS-Overseer Sensor Suite
- Anti-ion Emission Tracer
- Missile Deactivation Transmitter
- ECM & ECCM Systems
- Cap Drains
- De-Ionizer
- Socketguard
ADVANCED SYSTEMS
Strengths:
- The Cacnorvah is able to cloak, utilizing a Hibridium Cloaking Device; this allows it to be rendered invisible visually, and to sensors and scanners within a cloaking bubble.
- Shroud device allows for disruption of tractor beams when counter-measure is launched.
- Nightshadow coating allows Cocnorvah to avoid sensor detection, when moving at slow speeds.
- Equipped with Chiss Hyperdrives, the Cocnorvah can make incredibly accurate microjumps in combat.
- Armed with a shield-disrupting projector, the Cocnorvah can disrupt energy flow to vessel shields in close range.
- The Hibridium Cloaking Device inhibits the Cacnorvah in much the same way as its enemies, being unable to visually see or use sensors and scanners beyond the bubble-like effect; often referred to as a double blind.
- The Cloaking Device puts a significant drain on the Cacnorvah energy reserves, and can't be used without hindering armaments and dropping shields to support its function.
- Shroud Device has limited particle bombs installed.
- Nightshadow coating is rendered redundant as soon as speed is applied to the Cacnorvah.
- The Chiss Hyperdrive navicomputer systems are susceptible to interdiction effects.
- Shield-disrupting projector requires close range of enemy vessel.
- A lack of starfighter support offers a potential weakness to exploit by enemies.
- Weapon arcs of the Cocnorvah are unable to effectively protect its rear.
The Cacnorvah-Class Chiss Star Destroyer is a very specialized vessel. It is made primarily for ambush attacks, using it's stealth systems to approach enemy vessels with as minimal detection chance as possible, before unleashing with an array of weaponry. Because of the systems included, such as the Hibridium cloaking device and nightshadow coating, it is a limited production craft, requiring additional time to fully manufacture. And while the Cacnorvah is capable of giving and taking punishment, it is certainly at its strongest when used tactically.
The vessel also has a very specific hangar load-out, fielding an entire squadron of Tether Ships, which leave via forward facing bay doors; this allows for maximum launch speed and prime direction facing. This allows a variety of strategies for the Cacnorvah to employ, especially when it comes to enemy vessel disruption or interference. Additionally, the close-range shield-disrupting projectors allow for rapid attacks against shielded foes, resulting in excellent combat opportunities being available for the Tether Ships.
Despite the strengths the Cacnorvah boasts, there are some significant weaknesses; such as being forced to move slowly for the nightshadow coating to be effective, or suffering from the double-blind aspect of the cloaking device. This means that, while cloaked, the Cacnorvah is undetectable visually or by sensors or scanners, however it also has the same limitations placed on it. Additionally, shields must be lowered to use the cloaking device, to allow enough power to reach the system.
All in all, a very specialized and tactical vessel, able to perform impressive ambush assaults on enemy ships; but, those same systems can work against the Cacnorvah, requiring a very precise and careful application of the stealth systems. Overall, a good vessel to add to the ranks of the CEDF, even if it requires support to maximize its potential.
Update log:
- Removed hard numbers for hyperdrive speeds (x1.25 and x15)
- Corrected weakness of interdiction effects to navicomputer systems, not physical hyperdrive itself
- Added updated support craft hangar information
