Dedicated Carrier

[Via Dolorosa]

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Affiliation: Covenant of the Black Rose

Manufacturer: Taobh Dorcha Industries

Model: The Apophis

Modularity: Yes

Production: Limited

Material:

* Durasteel
* Duravlex
* Transparisteel

Classification: Dedicated Carrier

Length: 800 Meters

Width: 400 Meters

Height: 300 Meters

Armament:

* XV-9 Turbolaser x3
* H9 Turbolaser x10

Hangar: 5 Squadrons

Special Features:

* Deflector Shield
* Plasma Shield (Secondary)
* Electromagnetic Shield
* Sensor Mask
* Optical Shield
* Life Support System
* Sensor Array
* Communications Array
* IFF Transponder
* IFF Confuser
* Navigation Computer
* Advanced Targeting Computer
* Sensor Scrambler
* Medical Bay
* Officer/Crew Quarters
* Maintenance Bay

Maneuverability: 14

Speed Rating: 13

Hyperdrive Class: 6

Strengths:

* Defenses
* Squad Count

Weaknesses:

* Armaments
* Speed
* Maneuverability

Description:

The carrier has drastically poor armaments, leaving it's defenses to it's squadron of fighters or other capital warships. Because of this, the carrier must remain safely away from the site of major space battles, which makes it's IFF Confuser work stronger since there is no threat to disrupting allied warships/fighters. It is slow and maneuver's poorly, which again it is better suited away from the intense fighting.

In lieu of it's drawbacks, it does contain two strengths. The first is it's squadron count. Since the carrier is not a long distance patrol vessel, meaning it is delegated to patrolling the space area around government held worlds until called into major service, it doesn't require a massive cargo bay. For that reason it can hold it's squadron count of five (sixty fighters in all) and at least five escape pods, plus two transport shuttles. In terms of consumable items, it has the capacity to hold at least one month of rations.

The second strength is it's defenses. Since it does not have the capability to defend itself against an assault, it possess three shield types. The first is the basic deflector shield which is standard for most starships. The second is the plasma shield that can be switched over to provide better protection. The third is the electromagnetic shield that can disrupt sensors of other ships. Working in conjunction with the electromagnetic shield are the sensor mask and optical shield.

Also, working in tandem with the IFF Transponder, it has the capability to utilize the IFF Confuser to further disrupt incoming fighters or warships.

The carrier's crew is broken down as follows:

* 20 Officers (Includes Captain/Admiral, XO, Nav Officers, Com Officer, and Hanger Bay Officer)
* 60 pilots (15 reservists)
* 100 Engineers
* 13 Gunners (13 reservists)
* 15 Medical Staff
* 300 Misc Workers (Small Kitchen Staff, Bridge Staff, Hanger Bay Staff)
* 100 Troops (To repel invaders in case of boarding)

Total Occupancy: 636

Development Thread: If Necessary

Intent: Create a Dedicated Carrier

Who Can Use This: Any Member of the Black Rose (Upon Approval From Faction Administration)

Primary Source: N/A