OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
Intent: To create a new and improved Galidraan-class station, in light of the recent invasion.
Image Source: SWTOR, Bioware // Google (x)
Canon Link: N/A
Restricted Missions: N/A
Primary Source: N/A
PRODUCTION INFORMATION
Manufacturer: First Order Corps of Imperial Engineers, First Order Naval Engineering, Primo Victorian Shipwright (x)
Model: FIDS-HSIII “Galidraan”
Affiliation: The First Order
Production: Minor
Material:
Durasteel Outer Hull | Imperial Grey Colour Scheme
Ablative Quadanium Reinforced Durasteel Plating
Turadium Blast Doors/Shutters, Bulkheads
Glasteel Viewports
Quadanium Skeletal Frame
Quadanium Reinforced Alusteel Inner Hull
Duraplast Liner / Turadium Reinforced
Agrinum, Dallorian Alloy | Over Critical Areas
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Classification: Hybrid Defense Station (Civilian/Military)
Length: 3,844m
Width: 3,444m
Height: 3,228m
Armament: High
700 Turbolasers
200 Heavy Dual Turbolasers
160 Ion Cannons
220 Anti Missile Octets
160 Quadlaser Cannons
120 Point Defense Cannons
100 Flak Cannons
100 Concussion Missile Launchers
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Defenses: Very High
Dual Layered Shielding
Reinforced Ablative Hull
Reactive Plating System
Detachable Outer Hull
Retractable Autolaser Turrets (Internal, Emergency Defense Only)
Retractable Turadium Barricades (Internal, Emergency Defense Only)
Advanced Communication Suite (CCBN/EHN/CCSN/ISCN)
Advanced Combat Suite (BCS/BAC/TAT)
Advanced Electronic Warfare / Countermeasure Package
Ionic Shielding Package (Cap Drain)
Ion Engine and Attitude Thrusters
Sensor Decoy/Deep-Space Training Pod
Emergency Command Separation
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Hangar: Very High
18 Squadrons
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Engine: Destron X MK VIII
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Maneuverability Rating: None
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Speed Rating: Very Low
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Hyperdrive Class: None
STANDARD FEATURES
- Standard Sensor Suite (AShttp://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Aural_sensor/HSI/DER/EPR)
- Standard Engine Suite
- Standard Ionic Shielding
- Standard Dual-Layered Shielding
- Advanced Communication Suite; Consists of newly developed network technologies including the CCBN (Central Command Biocomm Network), the CCSN (Central Command Security Network), the ISCN (Interstation Command Network) and the EHN (Emergency Hyperwave Transmission Network). This enables the secure communication between command stations, starships, as well as other military installations quite easily. In addition to this government and intelligence agencies are also able to collect and share data securely. Emergency network protocols included in the suite enable a more efficient response time to a crisis.
- Advanced Combat Suite; In addition to the traditional battle analysis systems, and the targeting assistance is the Bastion Combat System. Which makes this suite 'advanced,' as the Bastion enables an increased efficiency in missile defence.
- Advanced E-Warfare and Countermeasure Package; Sensor jammers, including targeting sensors, communication scramblers, sensor decoys and deep space training pods which can also be used as a lure are included in this package so that the Galidraan might have some ability to defend itself electronically.
- Advanced Defensive Systems; Includes the dual-layered shield, ablative hull and a reacting plate system. In addition, the Galidraan by virtue of lessons learned during the Anoat attack. Comes with the detachable outer hull, this enables the outer shell of the station to detach. Taking the boarding pods (as used by the Galactic Alliance during Anoat), with it and leaving the station itself unharmed.
- Emergency Command Separation System; New to the Galidraan is the ECSS. Upon the simultaneous authorization of at least two command level personnel or higher. The station's stem will break away from the outer and inner shell. This was to ensure that personnel who had not already been evacuated could be saved in the event of another attack.
Strengths:
- Defense: A number one priority ever since the Galidraan II was put back into planning stations. Detachable hull, emergency command separation, reactive plating, ablative armor all in the name of keeping the station safe in the event of another attack.
- Communication: Equipped with the advanced communication suite, the Galidraan is now able to communicate with an increased security. Encryption, biocomm and hyperwave transmission networks make transmitting data on secure lines more effective.
- Ion / EMP Vulnerabilities: While the station is equipped with cap drains and ionic defence capabilities. Even they have limitations and are unable to withstand an overwhelming barrage of ionic or emp based destruction. Given the hybrid nature of the station and the number of advanced technologies, an uninterrupted flow of ion/emp weapons would be devastating.
- Boarding Vulnerabilities: Having learned from Anoat the First Order has made it challenging to attempt to burrow into the station again. However, this does not eliminate all possibilities of boarding. The numerous hangars and shuttle bays are vulnerable to landing parties as the shields are typically lowered due to the constant traffic. Although in the event of an emergency the shields are raised, and one would need to counter with field disruptors to get through the hangars so long as the hangar blast doors are opened. If they're closed, you'll need to detonate them first.
- Manoeuvrability: While the Destron X MK VIII was adequate enough to assist the station in moving at sublight/impulse, the sheer size and uprated defensive capabilities along with the increased hangar have made it harder if not nigh-impossible for her to actually turn. If the Galidraan does move, it needs to pick a direction and stick with it, there is no turning around for this space station.
Weapons Vulnerabilities: Due to the inability to manoeuvre, and even with her very high defences the Galidraan is still quite susceptible to missile bombardment and disruptor weapons.
Description: After the Galactic Alliance’s terrorist attack on the Anoat system and the subsequent destruction of the FIS Kuragin. It went without saying that everyone who built, planned and created the Galidraan-class defence station were in complete and utter shock. While the tragedy of the station’s demise still ripples throughout the First Order. Her creators have begun the investigations and have begun the plans to rebuild the station anew. Lessons were learned at Anoat and they would be implemented throughout the nation.
These lessons first and foremost were taught when the Galactic Alliance’s boarding pods depressurized the station whilst already evacuating. Sending a mix of both military and civilian personnel into the cold vacuum of space. Two ideas were implemented the first was a detachable outer hull and second was a reactive plating system, the reactive plating system would be the first line of defence and if all other countermeasures beyond that point had failed. The commander could detach the outer hull.
The next lessons that were learned were the amount of time that the FIV Warspite spent playing go-between during the new FIS Bonneville’s construction. An idea that was done was to create an emergency command centre that could separate from the station enabling all networks and command structures to remain in place without reliance on a battlecruiser or any other starship.
After this one of the lessons that were learned was the hyperspace engine, and thus this leads to a renewed partnership with Seinar-Jaemus Fleet Systems, between SJFS and Primo Victorian Shipwright the two developed and installed the Destron X MK VIII Ion Engine. While still capable of sublight drive, it would not be capable of hyperspace due to the Mark V variant that completely removes this portion of the engine and instead replaces it with a robust computer system to help run the station efficiently.
HISTORY
After the attack on the Anoat station, Central Command took a long hard look at the Galidraan I.
They added not only additional software encryption and command programs but also a detachable hull. Having learned from the Galactic Alliance’s boarding craft the outer hull of the station can be detached leaving the station unharmed. Fearing that a detachable hull may not be enough, FOCIE created a dual-layered hull system; reactive plating.
New software aboard the Galidraan II includes the Interstation Command Network, the Central Command Biocomm Network, and the Emergency Hyperwave Transmission Network. The ISCN is meant to keep all sector command routines going, even if/when one or two of the stations go down. The CCBN is based on the Huginn Biocomm Network and works quite similarly to monitor, learn and keep military/government personnel safe. The EHTN was created for emergency situations and first responders to utilize if an attack such as the one on the Anoat station, Kuragin were to occur again. Enabling a faster response time to emergency situations across the nation.
Security within the station is paramount, gone are the days of maintenance channels and tunnels. Now are the days of heuristic processors and droid brains moving along smaller, more efficient droid channels. Code cylinders and biometrically locked systems (CCBN) along with redundant circuitry and systems ensure that the Galidraan’s day to day operations continue without interruption.
MISC. INFORMATION:
Crew: 73,510 (Officers & Enlisted)
Minimum Crew: 10,000 (Officers & Enlisted)
Passengers: 19,400 (Troops)
Visitors: 7,500 - 15,000 (Varying Civilian Personnel)
Consumables: 12 Years
Much like its predecessor, the Galidraan is split into sections with each section housing a set number of levels or decks. In the previous incarnation, each section housed four levels. In this rendition, each section houses seven levels or decks. With the exception of the hangars, for civilians, the navy and the starfighter corps, of which are organized a little differently.
Please see the station’s codex submission for detailed deck layout. (x)
Note: Will add codex submission at a later date
