Approved Starship GADF Coronal-class Light Destroyer

[Amelia von Sorenn]

GADF CORONAL-CLASS​

OUT-OF-CHARACTER INFORMATION

Intent

A Hapan-inspired Light Destroyer for use by the Galactic Alliance Defense Force

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PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Manufacturer	Aether Systems
Affiliation	Galactic Alliance
Model	Coronal-class
Market-Status	Closed-Market
Production	Minor

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	Light Destroyer
Length	1,200 meters
Width	400 meters
Height	735 meters

Rating Specifications

Armaments	Very High
Defenses	High
Maneuverability	Average
Speed	Average
Hangar Capacity	Very Low - (3) Squadrons
Hyperdrive Rating	Equipped - Class 1

Hangar Compliment

Starfighter Squadrons	Support Squadrons
(1) Squadron	(2) Squadrons

Armaments and Defenses

(4) Prow Magnetic Railguns	AR-0B Damage Reduction Component
(30) Dual Agrocite Cannon Turrets	(18) Missile Deactivation Transmitters
(20) Quad Turbolaser Cannons	(16) CL-3 Cluster Bombs
(30) Heavy NK-7 Ion Cannons	(16) Antimissile Octets
(20) Proton Torpedo Launchers	(14) K5 Ion Storm Batteries
(20) Concussion Missile Launchers	(32) Heavy Point Defense Laser Cannons

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND LOGISTICS

Crew Compliment	1,132 Officers
	498 Gunners
	24,690 Enlisted Crew
Passenger Capacity	2,304 Individuals
Cargo Capacity	25,000 Metric Tons
Consumables	1.5 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 (12) Phylon Q7 Heavy Tractor Beam

STRENGTHS

Prow Magnetic Railguns - A rare and exotic piece of artillery that is no longer commonly utilized in the Galaxy. Each GADF Coronal is outfitted with four of these weapons which are known to fire a solid slug projectile via electromagnetic force.

Light Destroyer - Designed to stand as a Ship-of-the-Line and supplement larger Star Destroyers, the GADF Coronal focused predominately on heavier armaments and defenses though is still lacking when compared to a standard Star Destroyer.

Average Dexterity - The GADF Coronal is not known for its speed and maneuverability, though these ratings are often higher than similarly sized Capital Ships with the Light Destroyer designation.

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WEAKNESSES

Starfighter Support - With its focus on armaments and defensive capabilities in lieu of Hangar Capacity, the GADF Coronal is limited in its capacity to carry Starfighter or Support Squadrons. This often requires that the Capital Ship rely on a Carrier or Escort Craft to provide adequate Starfighter Support.

Railgun Capacitors - While Hapan capacitors have been known to have progressed and shown improvement over their predecessors, those capacitors that are utilized in the main weapon systems of the GADF Coronal still require additional time to charge before they can be fired. This results in a slower firing rate and prevents heavy reliance on and use of the Railguns.

Forward Firing Arcs - The GADF Coronal was designed to bring as much firepower down upon an enemy as possible. This has focused the majority of its weapons in the forward-firing arc, making strikes from the aft and ventral sections easier due to the light coverage of armaments in those sections.

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DESCRIPTION

The GADF Coronal-class is a line of Capital Ships that can be considered a go-between as they are larger than a Heavy Cruiser though smaller than the average Star Destroyer and represent a new line of warships that have seen a larger resurgence in recent history, the Light Destroyer. The GADF Coronal was designed to act as a support ship deployed alongside Fleet Carriers, Light Carriers, or Star Destroyers to provide additional firepower, resulting in the Capital Ship being equipped with Magnetic Railguns. A rare and exotic piece of artillery, its primary weapons were not often commonly utilized in the Galaxy and were known to fire solid slug projectiles via electromagnetic force. However, the capacitors used were known to require additional time to properly cycle and recharge before they could fire again, resulting in a slow rate of fire which prevents a heavy reliance upon this particular weapon system. Due to the design of the GADF Coronal-class being more heavily focused on an increased armament and heavier defensive capabilities, it lacks hangar capacity as additional room was required for the various weapon and defense systems. This often requires that the Capital Ship relies upon Carriers or vessels with a larger hangar capacity to provide any needed Starfighter escorts to screen against opposing Starfighter or Bomber Squadrons. As the GADF Coronal focuses on heavier armaments, many of its weapon systems are focused on their primary forward-firing arc which unfortunately leaves the aft and ventral sections easier to target due to light weapon coverage. This design flaw results in a further need to rely upon additional support from other vessels to protect these more vulnerable areas. Where the GADF Coronal-class is likely to shine is their utilization and deployment in larger numbers, either in focused "wolf-packs" or alongside larger warships acting as additional fire support. This Capital Ship represents a renewed focus on the Light Destroyer classification and provides a much-needed ship-of-the-line to provide further support to large fleet formations.

 

[Ravenfire]

Amelia von Sorenn

Looks good.

Approved.