IFW Abolisher-class Containment Cruiser

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OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
Intent: Create an advanced Interdiction Cruiser for IFW Customers
Image Source: Kresimir Jelusic
Canon Link:
* Hyperspace Pulsemass Generator Wiki
* Jenth-class hypermatter core
Restricted Missions: None
Primary Source: Wookiedidia

PRODUCTION INFORMATION
Manufacturer: Imperium Forge Works
Model: IFW Abolisher-class Containment Cruiser
Affiliation: Open Market
Production: Limited-Produced
Material:
* EMNERA Star Ship Hull
* ISD-72x deflector shield generator domes

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
* Classification: Escort Cruiser
* Length: 600 meters
* Width: 225 meters
* Height: 120 meters
* Armament: Very Low
** 20 Dual Turbolaser Turrets

** 20 IFWAG-4 Hexlaser Turret
** 10 IFWRL-4 CIWS Turret

** 8 Hyperspace Pulsemass Generators
* Defenses: Low
* Hangar: 6 shuttles
* Maneuverability Rating: Moderate
* Speed Rating: Moderate
* Hyperdrive Class: 1.0

SPECIAL FEATURES
Hyperspace pulsemass generators

Strengths:
Extreme Interdiction - The Abolisher-class can generate a hyperspace pulsemass field which destroys vessels which try to enter or drop out of hyperspace.

Weaknesses:
Weak Offense - The Abolisher-class has very light armament and is not suited for ship to ship combat

Decreased Sublight Speed - The Abolisher-class is slower than other ships in its class
Decreased Sublight Maneuvering - The Abolisher is not as maneuverable as other ships in its class

Description:
Based on the concept of the Interdictor 418 cruiser, the Abolisher is built from the same basic IFW Vindicator Cruiser hull. Unlike the Immobilizer variant, the Abolisher uses a hyperspace pulsemass generator rather than the standard Gravity well generator. With the advent of technology such as the Hyperwave inertial momentum sustainer and other interdiction field bypassing systems which worked around the interdiction field produced by the Gravity well generator, the engineers of the old Galactic Empire created the technology based on hypersphere disruption. The Hyperspace pulsemass generator works by creating tiny spheres of hyperspace energy bubbles or hyperenergy spheres, which are deployed by a generator much like a gravity well. These hyperenergy spheres strip the shielding damaging or destroy vessels which attempt to travel into or out of hyperspace through the field.

IN its early days, hyperspace pulsemass technology was highly experimental and saw very limited use due to its price and its instability. The problem at the time was the hyperspace spheres would disperse and dissipate after fifteen minutes. While this issue still exists the Engineering team at IFW in conjunction with the Chiss engineers working with the IFW have extended the field somewhat and stabilized its dissipation rate. Utilizing state of the art containment technology the Hypermass generator can create a field of hyperenergy spheres which can remain viable for twenty minutes. During this time ships are unable to jump to hyperspace.

To Power these generators as weel as the rest of the vessels systems and weapons the Abolisher is the first class to include the Jenth hypermatter reactor developed by the IFW engineering team. A single Jenth reactor can supply the vessel with any power needed and maintain a reserve for when more power is needed to feed the shielding and weapons in battle. The use of the single reactor makes room for the power systems and generation equipment for the eight massive hypermass generators.

While interdiction is its primary role the Abolisher-class does mount a light armament for defensive and capturing purposes. The vessel also houses a complement of boarding shuttles for commerce interdiction missions and transport as well as space for visiting shuttle craft and cargo freighters in the aft hanger.