Approved Starship GADF Stella Frigate

[Amelia von Sorenn]

GADF STELLA FRIGATE​

OUT-OF-CHARACTER INFORMATION

Intent

A variant of the Hapan Stella-class Frigate for use by the Galactic Alliance Defense Force

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Permission(s)	Not Applicable
Canon Link(s)	Stella-class Frigate
Primary Link(s)	Not Applicable

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Manufacturer	Aether Systems
Affiliation	Galactic Alliance
Model	Stella-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	Carrier Frigate
Length	500 meters
Width	195 meters
Height	315 meters

Rating Specifications

Armaments	Average
Defenses	Average
Maneuverability	Low
Speed	Low
Hangar Capacity	Extreme - (6) Squadrons
Hyperdrive Rating	Equipped - Class 1

Hangar Compliment

Starfighter Squadrons	Support Squadrons
(4) Squadrons	(2) Squadrons

Armaments and Defenses

(4) Dual Heavy Agrocite Cannons	AR-0B Damage Reduction Component
(12) NK-7 Ion Cannons	Retractable Bridge Armor
(24) Quad-Laser Cannons	(8) Missile Deactivation Transmitters
(2) Pulse Mass Generator Tubes	(4) Antimissile Octets
(8) Pulse Mass Mines	(16) Point Defense Laser Cannons

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND LOGISTICS

Crew Compliment	29 Officers
	173 Gunners
	1,451 Enlisted Crew
Passenger Capacity	350 Individuals
Cargo Capacity	7,500 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 (12) Phylon Q7 Heavy Tractor Beam Retractable Bridge Armor

STRENGTHS

Retractable Bridge Armor - These large sail-like structures that are located on either side of the bridge can be unfurled to provide an additional defensive screen to the command bridge of the GADF Stella.

Extreme Hangar Capacity - The GADF Stella was designed to carry a larger number of starfighters and support craft than its Hapan Counterpart. Every bit of additional or spare room that could be acquired was utilized to provide additional hangar capacity for starfighters.

Pulse Mass Mines - A specialized space mine that generators an effect similar to that of a Gravity Well Projector. The GADF Stella was outfitted with two generator tubes that allow for the deployment of these weapon systems.

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WEAKNESSES

Minimal Speed - The GADF Stella was not designed with speed or maneuverability in mind as its primary focus is on the carrying and deploying of starfighters. Thus the vessel lacks the mobility and maneuverability of similar-sized frigates.

Exposed Hangar Bays - Due to the GADF Stella focusing predominately on hangar capacity, many of these hangar bays are easily accessible or targeted as they take up a majority of the exterior of the frigate. Damage to these entrances could potentially prevent starfighters from returning to resupply, or even cause catastrophic internal damage to the GADF Stella.

Sublight Drive Systems - An unfortunate design flaw that is a result of the GADF Stella being dedicated to carrying starfighters is the near absence of an aft firing arc. Due to the limited coverage of this area, the Drive Systems are more likely to be easily damaged, crippling the vessel in the process.

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DESCRIPTION

Little was known of the Hapan Stella-class Frigate outside of the Hapes Consortium beyond it being a Frigate that entered service sometime around 44 ABY, and that it was produced by Olanji/Charubah. With closer relations between the Galactic Alliance and the Hapes Consortium beginning to pull the veil back on the Transitory Mists, more of these vessels are beginning to be seen in the greater galaxy which has led to the development and deployment of a Galactic Alliance variant of the Stella-class. The GADF variant excels in its focus on Starfighter Capacity, greatly surpassing its progenitor's capability of carrying only three squadrons as the GADF variant has utilized every space possible. This design focus on a smaller, carrier frigate has seen the GADF variant capable of carrying up to six total squadrons of smaller craft, with some capacity utilized to carry support craft. A similar design element of the GDAF Stella is the inclusion of the large, sail-like, retractable bridge armor which is more commonly seen on the Hapan Nova-class Battle Cruiser and its GADF variant - with this structure providing an additional defensive screen to the command bridge. Unfortunately, no Capital Vessel is perfect, and the same is true for the flaws that have arisen during the production of the GADF Stella. This can be seen in its limited aft-firing arc, with this limited coverage more often resulting in the Sublight Drive Systems being easily damaged. Additionally, due to its focus on carrying as many smaller craft as capable, the hangar bays of the craft are in locations that can be relatively easily accessed and, unfortunately, provide additional weak spots in the design of the vessel. A late-stage addition to the GADF variant is the inclusion of two Pulse Mass Generator Tubes, which allow the GADF Stella to deploy Pulse Mass Mines, specialized weapons that produce a similar effect to that of a Gravity Well Projector. As the Transitory Mists are slowly unveiled and the relationship between the Hapes Consortium and the Galactic Alliance becomes more solidified, it is only a matter of time until more Hapan designs and vessels are seen filling the ranks of the Galactic Alliance Defense Force. In this regard, the GADF Stella provides a means to deploy additional starfighter squadrons into a conflict, while also providing a slight boost in the overall firepower of a formation at the cost of speed and maneuverability. Its overall design and aesthetic will easily cause it to stand out amongst the other vessels fielded by the Galactic Alliance.

 

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Amelia von Sorenn

Looks good.

Approved.