Approved Starship GADF Stinger

[Amelia von Sorenn]

GADF STINGER​

OUT-OF-CHARACTER INFORMATION

Intent

A variant of the Hapan Stinger for use by the Galactic Alliance Defense Force

Image Source	[HERE]
Permission(s)	Not Applicable
Canon Link(s)	Hapan Stinger
Primary Link(s)	Not Applicable

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Manufacturer	Aether Systems
Affiliation	Galactic Alliance
Model	Stinger-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	Escort Frigate
Length	500 meters
Width	195 meters
Height	89 meters

Rating Specifications

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

Hangar Compliment

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

Armaments and Defenses

(1) Prow Magnetic Railgun	AR-0B Damage Reduction Component
(7) DBY-827 Heavy Turbolaser Turrets	(16) Missile Deactivation Transmitters
(12) Agrocite Cannon Turrets	(10) CL-3 Cluster Bombs
(12) Heavy NK-7 Ion Cannons	(10) Antimissile Octets
(8) Pulse Mass Generator Tubes	(10) K5 Ion Storm Batteries
(32) Pulse Mass Mines	(32) Heavy Point Defense Laser Cannons

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND LOGISTICS

Crew Compliment	37 Officers
	85 Gunners
	983 Enlisted Crew
Passenger Capacity	200 Individuals
Cargo Capacity	750 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 (18) Phylon Q7 Heavy Tractor Beam

STRENGTHS

Prow Magnetic Railgun - The GADF Stinger is commonly outfitted with a Magnetic Railgun located at the prow of the vessel. A rare and exotic weapon that is no longer commonly utilized in the Galaxy, the Magnetic Railgun is a heavier piece of artillery that fires solid projectiles via electromagnetic force.

Escort Frigate - Designed with a focus on armaments, defenses, and speed, the GADF Stinger fills the role of an escort frigate who is more than capable of standing in a prolonged engagement.

Pulse Mass Mine - These specialized space mines are known to produce an effect similar to that created by a standard Gravity Well Projector. Each GADF Stinger has been outfitted with multiple tubes to allow for the deployment of these weapons.

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WEAKNESSES

Low Maneuverability - The GADF is not known for its maneuverability and lacks in this aspect when compared to other Frigates or those that specialize in this field.

Starfighter Support - Due in part to its focus on armaments and armor, the GADF Stinger is only capable of carrying a singular squadron of support craft. This often requires the GADF Stinger to rely on Carriers to provide additional Starfighter and Bomber support.

Railgun Capacitor - Though capacitors of Hapan vessels have seen a marked improvement over their predecessors, the capacitors utilized in the Magnetic Railgun still require time to properly cycle and recharge. This results in a slower firing rate and prevents the weapon from being heavily utilized.

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DESCRIPTION

The Hapan Stinger was known to be an escort vessel that was produced on Hapes though was largely absent from the Greater Galaxy as it was likely only common within the deeper reaches of the Hapes Consortium. With the Galactic Alliance and Hapes Consortium opening dialogue and diplomatic channels to further increase their alliance and open the borders of the reclusive and often isolationist Consortium, more of these vessels are being seen and the Galactic Alliance has begun to field its own heavier variants. The GADF Stinger is a heavier Escort Frigate that was designed to focus on armaments and armor to provide an Anti-Capital Ship escort to larger fleet formations. However, due to its focus on these armaments and defensive capabilities, the GADF Stinger is only able to accommodate a single squadron of support craft. This lack of any notable hangar capacity often requires it to rely more frequently on dedicated carriers for starfighter and bomber support during engagements. A rarer piece of weaponry that each GADF Stinger is outfitted with is the Magnetic Railgun, an artillery piece that was originally developed by the Galactic Empire during the Galactic Civil War. Though no longer commonly utilized in the Galaxy, this weapon is known to fire a solid projective via electromagnetic force and can have devastating results if the weapon strikes true. Unfortunately, the capacitors that are utilized to power the weapon require a longer duration to properly cycle and recharge, resulting in a lower firing rate of the weapon. Likewise, the GADF is not known for its maneuverability and generally lacks in this field. Each GADF Stinger that is produced and fielded in the Galactic Alliance Navy further serves to strengthen the bond between the Alliance and the Hapes Consortium. The GADF Stinger is poised to provide an additional punch to any Alliance fleet and is more than capable of handling its designation as an Escort Frigate.

 

[Ravenfire]

Amelia von Sorenn

Excellent.

Approved.

 

[Ravenfire]

FACTORY MODIFICATION TEMPLATE
Submission Name: GADF Stinger
Link to Submission: [HERE]
Reason for Factory Modification Request: Submission was approved with a missing Intent section

 

[Amelia von Sorenn]

Ravenfire

Intent has been added

 

[MANIAC]

Amelia von Sorenn

Very cool ship!

Re-approved.