Approved Starship Chimera-class Star Dreadnought

[Misha Kaskadov]

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: Create battlecruiser
• Image Source: Here
• Canon Link: Subjugator-class Heavy Cruiser
• Permissions: Roble stuff, GDI stuff, Doreva stuff
• Primary Source: N/A

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer: Hex Incorporated
• Affiliation: The Confederacy
• Market Status: Closed-Market
• Model: Chimera-class Star Dreadnought
• Production: Semi-Unique
• Material: Impervium, Duranium, Durasteel, Glasteel, various other materials

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: Battlecruiser
• Length: 4000 meters
• Width: 1100 meters
• Height: 950 meters
• Armament: Extreme
  • 2x solar ion cannons
  • 4x gamma ray ion pulse cannons
  • 4x seismic cannons
  • 30x dual-heavy railguns
  • 30x dual-heavy ion cannons
  • 60x quad-heavy turbolaser cannon turrets
  • 120x heavy turbolaser cannons
  • 80x quad-medium turbolaser cannon turrets
  • 140x medium turbolaser cannons
  • 80x heavy ordnance launchers
  • 120x medium ordnance launchers
  • 200x light turbolaser cannons
  ​
• Defenses: Very High
  • 120x point defense heavy laser cannons
  • 100x point defense light ordnance launchers
  • 200x heavy laser cannons
  • 160x medium laser cannons
  • 220x light laser cannons
  • Sensor scrambler
  • Electronic countermeasures suite
  • Signal jammer suite
  • Multiple shield generators with backup generator
  • Sturdy hull plating
  ​
• Hangar Space: Average: 22 squadrons
  • Hangar Allocations:
    • Starfighters: 14 squadrons
    • Support Craft: 8 squadrons
  ​
• Maneuverability Rating: Very Low
• Speed Rating: Very Low
• Hyperdrive: Yes
  • Class 1.0
  • Backup class 3

STANDARD FEATURES

• Power:
  • Fuel atomizer core
  • Fuel driver
  • Fusion chambers
  • Energy cyclers
  • Coaxium regulators
  • Coolant pumps
  • Multi-fuel reactor
  ​
• Propulsion:
  • Radial ion drives
  • Landing jets
  • Maneuvering jets
  • Hyperdrive
  ​
• Systems:
  • Navigation computer
  • Navigation assistant
  • Proximity sensors
  • Gyroscopic stabilizers
  • Sensor arrays
  • Inertial dampeners
  • Secure communications array
  • Docking rings with integrated docking tubes
  • IFF transponder and spoofer
  ​
• Crew needs:
  • Medical bays with emergency medical droids
  • Mess hall, recreation rooms and kitchen
  • Crew quarters
  • Refreshers
  • Huge cargo hold
  • Several turbolifts
  • Numerous escape pods

ADVANCED SYSTEMS

• Defense:
  • Fire control system connected to all weapons and sensors.
  • Enviro filters
  • Ammunition reloading system
  • Fire suppression systems throughout the ship
  • Decontamination chambers with backup decontamination droids
  • Airlocks, several individual bulkheads, reinforced with blast doors
  • Emergency interior ray shields
  ​
• Utility:
  • Energy clamps
  • Ship management system
  • Backup power generators
  • Engineering bays and repair bays
  • Numerous Medpacks throughout the ship
  • Numerous tool kits and spare parts
  • Emergency EVA gear
  • Tractor beam generators

STRENGTHS

• Armageddon: Bristling with weapons and armed with two enormous solar ion cannons on either broadsides, the Chimera-class is nothing short of a powerhouse to face.
• Screening: The ship is almost entirely covered with various defensive and point-defense systems to keep it safe from harm.
• Management: Featuring an automated management system, the ship allows for minimal crew in order to function effectively.
• Hangars: While not its intended role, the ship is large enough to feature a respectable hangar capacity.

WEAKNESSES

• Slug: A typical and expected drawback of a ship this large, the Chimera-class is pathetically slow to handle.
• Shields: The molecular shielding's capability is significantly weaker than those found in dedicated generators
• Coverage: Almost all of the weaponry is aimed towards the bow and broadsides, making the rear of the ship dangerously exposed.
• Arcs: Due to the layout of the ship’s armament, turning the ship to engage with its broadsides usually cuts off a concerning amount of its firepower from being able to operate.

DESCRIPTION
Overwhelming might.

Not always a smart tactic, and in some cases it could prove to be a dangerous liability rather than an effective asset. But every now and again there simply is no other alternative than to throw an enormous weapons platform at someone to ruin their day.

The construction of the Chimera-class is expensive and lengthy, but the end result is an incredibly powerful and dangerous ship capable of taking on some fleets on its own. On the surface, there is no smart tactic or elusive doctrine behind the design of the ship.

It is a symbol of might and power. A final warning to those who would dare to harm the Confederacy and its people, but also a beacon of security and inspiration for all in Confederate space.

But all of this comes at a cost. The sheer amount of resources and manpower needed to construct such a powerful weapon results in very few numbers being deployed. It also means that the ships are only deployed when absolutely needed to.

 

[MANIAC]

Misha Kaskadov

It is very cool, but it can be only Unique. Only Major Factions can produce and own 5.000 metres ships as Semi-Unique.

 

[Misha Kaskadov]

Misha Kaskadov

It is very cool, but it can be only Unique. Only Major Factions can produce and own 5.000 metres ships as Semi-Unique.

Edited size and hangars accordingly

 

[MANIAC]

Misha Kaskadov

Thank you!

Approved.