Approved Starship Cuirassier-class Countermeasures Ship

[Amelia von Sorenn]

CUIRASSIER-CLASS COUNTERMEASURES SHIP​

OUT-OF-CHARACTER INFORMATION

Intent

Countermeasure and Anti-Cloaking Device Capital Ship for use by the Galactic Alliance Defense Force

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PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Manufacturer	Aether Systems
Affiliation	Galactic Alliance
Model	Cuirassier-class
Market-Status	Closed-Market
Production	Semi-Unique - (No More than a Dozen)

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	Countermeasures Ship
	Light Cruiser
Length	1,000 meters
Width	300 meters
Height	175 meters

Rating Specifications

Armaments	Very Low
Defenses	Very High
Maneuverability	High
Speed	High
Hangar Capacity	High - (7 Squadrons)
Hyperdrive Rating	Equipped - Class 1.5

Hangar Compliment

Starfighter Squadrons	Support Squadrons
(4) Squadrons	(3) Squadrons

Armaments and Defenses

(4) Quad Turbolaser Cannons	AR-0B Damage Reduction Component
(10) Quad Laser Cannons	Redundant Deflector Shield Generators
(10) NK-7 Ion Cannons	220-SIG Tactical Sensor Jamming Device
	995 Stormcloud ECM Suite
	(24) Missile Deactivation Transmitters
	(16) Anti-Missile Octets
	(34) Point Defense Laser Cannons
	(34) Point Defense Ion Cannons
	(28) CL-3 Anti-Starfighter Cluster Bombs

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND LOGISTICS

Crew Compliment	7 Officers
	34 Gunners
	58 Enlisted Crew
Passenger Capacity	20 Individuals
Cargo Capacity	15,000 Metric Tons
Consumables	3 Galactic Standard Years

STANDARD FEATURES

General Systems Acceleration Compensator Anti-Shock Fields Astrogation Computer Code Breaker Containment Shield DPU7 Heat Sink BQR-19 Navigational System Damage Control System Escape Pods Internal Security Blast Doors Code Cylinder Readers Klaxon Alarms Walkthrough Identification Scanners Weapon Detectors Ray Shield Generators 57c Holocams Sensor and Communication Systems Com-Scan 5-Node Sensor ANs-9.5 Sensor ANq-51 Sensor Array Telesponder Hyperwave Transmitter Hyperwave Transceiver Broadcast Relay Holotransmitter Holotransceiver Life Support Systems Atmospheric Processor Enviro Filter Climate Control Unit Shielding and Hull Plating Systems Ion Shield Generators Deflector Shield Generators Navigational Deflector System Deflector Plates Heat Dispersion Vents De-icing System Engineering & Hyperdrive Systems Gemon-15 Ion Drives Ter58 Ion Engines Accu-Accelerator 400MGs Stardrive System Warp Vortex Stabilizer

ADVANCED FEATURES

AR-0B Damage Reduction Component Carbon-Durasteel Armor (3) Galaxy Guard Mk VII Radiation Negator Hyperwave Interceptor (10) Phylon Q7 Heavy Tractor Beam Crystal Gravfield Trap (2) Gravity Well Projectors

STRENGTHS

Crystal Gravfield Trap - A highly expensive and specialized sensor system, these devices are the only known reliable means to detect a vessel that is utilizing an active Cloaking Device.

Carrier - The Cuirassier-class was designed with the capability to maintain and deploy up to four squadrons of Starfighters as well as being capable of deploying an additional three squadrons of support craft.

Increased Mobility - These vessels were designed to prioritize speed and maneuverability rather than heavier armaments. This design focus has produced a vessel that is relatively faster and capable of reaching higher Sublight speeds than similarly sized vessels of its classification.

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WEAKNESSES

Limited Production - Due to the prohibitive expenses of developing, producing, and deploying these vessels, their design run was limited to only a dozen or fewer of these vessels.

Automated - Many of the internal systems were automated to allow for a smaller crew to operate these vessels. However, this renders them vulnerable to Ion-based weaponry or similar weaponry designed to disable or overwhelm electrical systems. If these systems were disabled or destroyed, it would place a higher demand on the limited crew and could potentially lead to the vessel being rendered inoperable.

Light Cruiser - The Cuirassier-class was not designed to stand toe-to-toe against heavier vessels or even well-armed Frigates. With its focus on speed and maneuverability, it lacks the heavier armaments often associated with Cruisers.

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DESCRIPTION

The Cuirassier-class is a design that has been in development limbo for countless years until its recent limited-run production. Originally conceptualized during the days of the Confederacy of Independent Systems, these vessels were not produced at that time due to the cost-prohibitive primary component, the Crystal Gravfield Trap. Following the resurgence of elements of the Maw Brotherhood, now christened as the "Dark Empire"; and their utilization of one or more Capital Vessels that had been outfitted with Cloaking Devices, the need to ensure that the Alliance could detect these vessels became paramount. Production of the Cuirassier-class began immediately even as the Dark Empire solidified their hold on the Deep Core after their successful invasion of the Tython and Empress Teta Systems. Each vessel was designed to be highly automated, permitting a smaller contingent to properly crew the vessel with the same efficiency and capability as a larger crew. This was accomplished by utilizing droid brains and automated systems to maintain Secondary and Tertiary Systems that would otherwise require a dedicated Technician to oversee and maintain. However, this automation also renders the vessel vulnerable to Ion-based weaponry and similar weaponry that can disable, damage, or destroy delicate electrical systems. In this case, the vessel could be potentially rendered inoperable as the crew would not be sufficient enough to maintain these systems. Likewise, the vessel was not designed to serve as a mainline warship, with its designation as a light cruiser being evident in its smaller arsenal than what is common on Cruisers of its size. Having prioritized speed and maneuverability, these vessels are capable of reaching Sublight Speeds higher than what is commonly capable for a vessel of its size, allowing it to outpace, overtake, or otherwise escape from similarly sized vessels or larger Star Destroyers. The lack of additional weapon systems has also provided the vessel with additional hangar capacity as they are capable of maintaining and deploying up to four squadrons of Starfighters. Additionally, these vessels are also capable of deploying an additional three squadrons of Support Craft from secondary hangar bays. As the Galactic Alliance fights back against the encroaching darkness, the Cuirassier-class is being deployed at a vital moment, when there is a need to shine a light into the dark and reveal the enemies that lurk within.

 

[MANIAC]

Amelia von Sorenn

As usual, very cool sub!

Approved.