In memory of our late CEO
	OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: To create the next generation ship capable of long-range fire.
 - Image Source: Jetfreak@Deviantart.com
 - Canon Link: N/A
 - Permissions: Gir Quee, My subs
 - Primary Source: N/A
 
- Manufacturer: Guardian Authority Ltd. with some tech from Lucerne Labs
 - Affiliation: Galactic Alliance
 - Market Status: Closed-Market
 - Model: Mercury Class Artillery Cruiser Mk II
 - Production: Semi-Unique
 - Material:
- Argentum Matrix Armor,
 - Phrik structural reinforcements and blast doors, Agrinicrete internal shielding
 - Biolux series organoform circuitry
 - Calor series Bio-Computers
 - Typical starship components
 
 
- Classification: Cruiser
 - Length: 750 Meters
 - Width: 250 Meters
 - Height: 175 Meters
 - Armament: Extreme
- 2x Juyo-class Ripper Cannon
 - 4x Angon-class Hypervelocity Cannon
 - 6x Heavy Long Range Turbolaser Batteries
 - 2x Heavy Ion Cannons
 - 2x Feenix Torpedo Launchers (4 Torpedoes each)
 - 4x Triumph-class Light Quad Turbolaser
 - Proton Beam Cannon
 - Defenses: Low
- Defensive Shields
 - 2x FALANKS-Spcwz Anti-Ordinance Generator (Capital Grade)
 
 
 - Hangar Space: None
 - Hangar Allocations:
- Starfighters: 0 squadrons
 - Support Craft: 0 squadrons
 
 - Maneuverability Rating: High
 - Speed Rating: High
 - Hyperdrive: 1.0
 
- Encryption Network
 - Escape Pods
 - Electronic Security Systems (Pyrowalls, Rapid Repetition Defense Measure programming, EI-9 network security droids)
 - Internal Security Systems (Embedded Mantraps, Internal mounted Stormfire Repeater Emplacements, Phrik Blast doors, Internal Force Field Generators)
 - Eagle Eye Sensor Suite
 - CRIER Communications system
 - Standard Detention Cells
 - Serrano Series NavComputer
 - Tractor Beam Projectors (x10)
 - Vitae-class Life Support System
 
- Biolux series organoform circuitry
 - Calor series Bio-Computers
 - Erebus Jamming Arrays
 - Gulfstream Maneuvering System
 - Nimble-5 Ion Engines
 - Stellar engineering
 - Magnetic pulse
 - Eagle Eye Sensor Suite
 - CRIER Communications system
 - Serrano Series NavComputer
 - Encephalon Biocomputer
 - LOS Model Navigational System
 - Reticle Class Turret Arc *(FGA Laser cannons)
 - TECMIS
 
- SNIPER SHIP: The Mercury's rail guns are not only powerful but deadly accurate.
 - PROTON BEAM CANNON: This powerful, concentrated fire is both devastating in its damage capabilities but also can send a target's crew into confusion because it "just doesn't stop".
 
- WEAK UP CLOSE: The Mercury is armed and able to provide some defense, but her strength is in distance.
 - LUCKY SHOT: With all of the ordinance and weaponry aboard, a well placed shot could "one shot" this ship.
 
The Mercury came from a realized need for more dedicated long-range firepower. Carriers have them out of a basic need to be able to launch their fighter screens but not dedicated ships for this particular theater. This particular cruiser's artillery ports are sectioned above the main hull and away from any possible interference. She is not strong in close combat though, requiring other ships involved. The ship's new design further upgrades systems at the expense of hangar space and maneuverability.
Out Of Character Info
Intent: 
	
		
			To create the next generation artillery cruiser
		
	
			
		
	
		
			
			
				
			
		
	
		
			
			
				
Canon Link: 
	
		
			N/A
		
	
			
		
	
		
			
			
				
Permissions: 
	
		
			Gir Quee, my subs
		
	
			
		
	
		
			
			
				
Primary Source(s): 
	
			
		
	
		
			
			
				n/a
Technical Information
Affiliation: 
	
		
			Galactic Alliance
		
	
			
		
	
		
			
			
				
Model: 
	
		
			Mercury class artillery Cruiser Mk II
		
	
			
		
	
		
			
			
				
Starship Class: 
	
		
			Cruiser (500-1000m)
		
	
			
		
	
		
			
			
				
Starship Role: 
	
		
			Gunship
		
	
			
		
	
		
			
			
				
Modular: 
	
		
			Yes
		
	
			
		
	
		
			
			
				
Material: 
	
		
			Argentum Matrix Armor, Phrik structural reinforcements and blast doors, Agrinicrete internal shielding Biolux series organoform circuitry Calor series Bio-Computers Typical starship components
		
	
			
		
	
		
			
			
				
Armaments: 
	
		
			2x Juyo-class Ripper Cannon
4x Angon-class Hypervelocity Cannon
6x Heavy Long Range Turbolaser Batteries
2x Heavy Ion Cannons
2x Feenix Torpedo Launchers (4 Torpedoes each)
4x Triumph-class Light Quad Turbolaser
Proton Beam Cannon
			
		
	
		
			
			
				4x Angon-class Hypervelocity Cannon
6x Heavy Long Range Turbolaser Batteries
2x Heavy Ion Cannons
2x Feenix Torpedo Launchers (4 Torpedoes each)
4x Triumph-class Light Quad Turbolaser
Proton Beam Cannon
Defense Rating: 
	
		
			Low
		
	
			
		
	
		
			
			
				
Speed Rating: 
	
		
			High
		
	
			
		
	
		
			
			
				
Maneuverability Rating:: 
	
		
			High
		
	
			
		
	
		
			
			
				
Energy Resist: 
	
		
			Average
		
	
			
		
	
		
			
			
				
Kinetic Resist: 
	
		
			Low
		
	
			
		
	
		
			
			
				
Radiation Resist: 
	
		
			Low
		
	
			
		
	
		
			
			
				
Other Resistance(s): 
			
		
	
		
			
			
				EMP/ION: Average
Minimum Crew: 
	
		
			350
		
	
			
		
	
		
			
			
				
Optimal Crew: 
	
		
			500
		
	
			
		
	
		
			
			
				
Passenger Capacity: 
	
		
			100
		
	
			
		
	
		
			
			
				
Cargo Capacity: 
	
		
			Small