Approved Starship GADF Nova Cruiser

[Amelia von Sorenn]

GADF NOVA CRUISER​

OUT-OF-CHARACTER INFORMATION

Intent

A variant of the Hapan Nova-class Battle Cruiser for use by the Galactic Alliance Defense Force

Image Source	[HERE]
Permission(s)	Not Applicable
Canon Link(s)	Nova-class Battle Cruiser
Primary Link(s)	Not Applicable

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Manufacturer	Aether Systems
Affiliation	Galactic Alliance
Model	Nova-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	Frigate
Length	400 meters
Width	175 meters
Height	95 meters

Rating Specifications

Armaments	High
Defenses	Low
Maneuverability	High
Speed	High
Hangar Capacity	Low - (1) Squadron
Hyperdrive Rating	Equipped - Class 1

Hangar Compliment

Starfighter Squadrons	Support Squadrons
(1) Squadron	(0) Squadrons

Armaments and Defenses

(30) Heavy Agrocite Cannon Batteries	AR-0B Damage Reduction Component
(15) NK-7 Ion Cannons	Retractable Bridge Armor
(3) Proton Torpedo Launchers	(3) Missile Deactivation Transmitters
(2) Pulse Mass Generator Tubes	(10) Heavy Point Defense Laser Cannons
(8) Pulse Mass Mines

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND LOGISTICS

Crew Compliment	25 Officers
	83 Gunners
	793 Enlisted Crew
Passenger Capacity	300 Individuals
Cargo Capacity	600 metric tons
Consumables	1 Galactic Standard Year

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 (28) Phylon Q7 Heavy Tractor Beam Retractable Bridge Armor

STRENGTHS

Retractable Bridge Armor - Located on either side of the bridge is a large sail-like structure that can be unfurled to provide an additional defensive screen to assist in protecting the bridge of the GDAF Nova Cruiser.

Interceptor - Following extensive retrofitting as well as minor design alterations, the GADF Nova Cruiser is known to be a nimble and agile Cruiser both at sublight and light speeds.

Pulse Mass Mines - An addition to each GADF Nova Cruiser are the specialized space mines developed by the Hapes Consortium. Omitted from the original design, the newly upgraded armaments in lieu of additional hangar capacity ensured that each GADF Nova Cruiser was equipped with at least two such tubes that could deploy these weapons.

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WEAKNESSES

Long Neck-Like Body - Maintaining the design aesthetic of the original Hapan Nova-class, the GADF variant, unfortunately, retains the long neck-like body of its progenitors. This design, much like the Nebulon-B Frigate, separates the bridge from the inverted V-shape structure at the rear of the vessel which houses the bulk of the vessel's weapon systems, its hangar bay, and engine systems. Damage to this section has the potential of splitting the vessel in half or rendering the crew incapable of traversing throughout the craft.

Minimal Defenses - Though outfitted with an additional defensive screen that assists in protecting the bridge, the GADF Nova Cruiser is otherwise lightly armored as it favors speed and maneuverability to overcome an opponent rather than sheer armor.

Light Starfighter Capacity - The GADF variant of the Hapan Nova-class favors firepower, speed, and maneuverability. In order to achieve this standard, the GADF Nova Cruiser has a reduced hangar capacity and is only capable of fielding a singular starfighter squadron.

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DESCRIPTION

What is the Hapan Battle Dragon without the Hapan Nova-class Battle Cruiser? With the GADF Battle Dragon variant being produced and fielded, it was only a matter of time until a variant of the Nova-class was developed and put into production to supplement the Battle Dragon. The GADF Nova Cruiser is the answer to that question as it serves in a similar role to its Hapani counterpart and progenitors. The GADF Nova Cruiser was designed and refitted with a focus on firepower, speed, and maneuverability in executing their duty as large-scale support ships. Maintaining the bulk of the original design of the Hapan Nova-class, the GADF variant is also outfitted with a large sail-like structure that can be deployed to provide an additional defensive screen to the bridge. However, as the GADF variant focuses on speed and maneuverability, the vessel is lacking in overall defensive capabilities as heavier armor plating would otherwise slow the vessel and additional defensive systems would take up the room that is allocated to the additional maneuvering jets and engines fitted into the Nova Cruiser. With the addition of further weapon systems, including the Mass Generator Tubes - which were not present in previous iterations - the GADF variant also gave up the additional hangar space that Hapan Nova-class Battle Cruisers were known to have. This means that the GADF variant is only capable of deploying a singular starfighter squadron, whereas similar Nova-class Cruisers are known to be able to carry two starfighter squadrons. Likewise, as the GADF variant retained the overall aesthetic and design of the original, it also retained the long neck-like body that is located between the bridge and the inverted V-shape structure that houses the bulk of the vessel's capabilities. As the GADF Battle Dragon is fielded, the GADF Nova Cruiser steps forward to take up its place as a large-scale support craft deployed in formation with the GADF Battle Dragon. With an increased armament, speed, and maneuverability, the GADF variant is more than capable of providing flanking maneuvers and being rapidly deployed to take stock of a situation as larger warships are arriving on the scene. The GADF variant excels when deployed in wings in which the craft can cover one another and maneuver to overcome a superior target, hardened position, or star base. Surely the GADF Nova Cruiser will prove to be a capable addition to the overall Galactic Alliance Fleet and will bring honor and prestige to the Nova-class line of Hapan Warships.

 

[Ravenfire]

Amelia von Sorenn

Looks good.

Approved.