Kael Virex
Director of OPEX field Operations
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
STANDARD FEATURES
During the Collapse of the Fel Imperium, multiple dreadnaught class cruisers were seized by independent parties. The 'Shield-maiden' was no different. Being seized by Commander Kael Virex of the Imperial guard along with loyalists among the Imperial Navy and Special Operations Community. Under the lead of Kael Virex, this crew and vessel would form the corporation of OPEX, a Private Corporation that claims to be a one stop shop for all different kinds of services. In many ways it is, and this ship has had systems installed to support everything from bulk cargo, logistics and minor production, to mechanical services and refueling. What it is not advertised on the Corporation's website however, is the true purpose of both the corporation and this ship; military solutions, regardless of moral or ethical concerns. This ship contains within it a growing population of Special Forces, Imperial guard, and Elite infantry detachments. On top of that, much of the "Confidential Cargo" space contains state-of-the art training facilities, equipment and vehicles that may be deployed from the ship to support ground-side operations ranging from personal security and VIP protection, to fully autonomous campaigns with logistic and support structures behind it. The Shield-maiden serves as both a mobile corporate headquarters, as well as training yard and motor pool for extended combat operations. While the ship itself is capable in light space combat, and may excel against unprepared or unexpecting, it's primary purpose is asset contrainment and transport, as well as ground support. The ship is capable of accurate turbolaser blasts from orbit, or precision munition strikes using the upgraded torpedo suites, it is not however prepared for combat orientated vessels or modern design engaging at once.
The strengths of this ship lie in it's ability to adapt to changing missions and provide a competent multi-role cruiser that can do anything, but excels at nothing. It can survive a beating, leave a system in a hurry, or deploy needed re-enforcement's in short time frames.
- Length: Dreadnought-class Heavy Cruiser: 600 meters
- Width: Dreadnought-class Heavy Cruiser: 116.5 meters
- Height: Dreadnought-class Heavy Cruiser: 250 meters
- Hangar Space: 3 Squadrons
- Hangar Allocations: (This is the allocated amounts of starfighters and support craft (dropships, shuttles,gunships,etc) this submission can hold in its hangar based on the maximum hangar space capacity listed above)
- Starfighters: 2
- Support Craft: 1
- Hyperdrive: Class 2
STANDARD FEATURES
- All Standard Features
- Cleared out over 6,000 Personal Quarters to expand Usable cargo space.
- Upgraded radar and communications equipment.
- Tuned Engines allow for more efficient burning of fuel.
- Custom Built small hanger which can accommodate 1 squadron of fighters and 1 squadron of transport ships.
- A unique slave cable system created using lost Fel Imperium Technology allows an unprecedented decrease in crew requirements. What used to take 2,200 crew members to man now can operate with less than 1,000. This system allows the ship take all jobs not requiring organic hands (Turret control systems, shield tech, engine regulation) and simplifies it using onboard AI control systems. Now, taskers appear in the bridge as needed with fewer personnel being able to do more.
- Hardened Hull allows increased blast protection
- State of the art maintenance facilities onboard allow small-scale replication of needed parts for fighters.
- Slimmed down crew requirements
- High amount of cargo space
- Onboard maintenance and minor production bays
- Hardened armor for increased blast protection
- Built for brawling, can get up close and lay hate
- When fully crewed with full cargo bays, atmospheric travel is extremely dangerous and nearly impossible
- Weapons concentrated at sides make this ship a mainly broadside fighter
- Weapon range is less than most near-peer vessels
- Slow speed (relatively) as well as poor maneuverability mean this ship can quickly be intercepted outside of hyperspace
- While working at minimum crew requirements, the shipboard AI may overload with commands leading to lag in system or unresponsive controls.
During the Collapse of the Fel Imperium, multiple dreadnaught class cruisers were seized by independent parties. The 'Shield-maiden' was no different. Being seized by Commander Kael Virex of the Imperial guard along with loyalists among the Imperial Navy and Special Operations Community. Under the lead of Kael Virex, this crew and vessel would form the corporation of OPEX, a Private Corporation that claims to be a one stop shop for all different kinds of services. In many ways it is, and this ship has had systems installed to support everything from bulk cargo, logistics and minor production, to mechanical services and refueling. What it is not advertised on the Corporation's website however, is the true purpose of both the corporation and this ship; military solutions, regardless of moral or ethical concerns. This ship contains within it a growing population of Special Forces, Imperial guard, and Elite infantry detachments. On top of that, much of the "Confidential Cargo" space contains state-of-the art training facilities, equipment and vehicles that may be deployed from the ship to support ground-side operations ranging from personal security and VIP protection, to fully autonomous campaigns with logistic and support structures behind it. The Shield-maiden serves as both a mobile corporate headquarters, as well as training yard and motor pool for extended combat operations. While the ship itself is capable in light space combat, and may excel against unprepared or unexpecting, it's primary purpose is asset contrainment and transport, as well as ground support. The ship is capable of accurate turbolaser blasts from orbit, or precision munition strikes using the upgraded torpedo suites, it is not however prepared for combat orientated vessels or modern design engaging at once.
The strengths of this ship lie in it's ability to adapt to changing missions and provide a competent multi-role cruiser that can do anything, but excels at nothing. It can survive a beating, leave a system in a hurry, or deploy needed re-enforcement's in short time frames.
Out Of Character Info
Intent:
To serve as flagship for Kael Virex
Primary Source(s):
https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Dreadnaught-class_heavy_cruiser/Legends
Technical Information
Affiliation:
OPEX Corporation
Model:
Dreadnaught Class Heavy Cruiser "Shield-Maiden"
Starship Class:
Cruiser (500-1000m)
Starship Role:
Command
Modular:
Yes
Material:
Durasteel
Armaments:
10 turbolaser cannons (five port, five starboard)
20 quad laser cannons (six bow, seven port, seven starboard)
10 laser cannons (five bow, five stern)
Torpedo launcher for anti-starfighter defense
20 quad laser cannons (six bow, seven port, seven starboard)
10 laser cannons (five bow, five stern)
Torpedo launcher for anti-starfighter defense
Defense Rating:
High
Speed Rating:
Low
Maneuverability Rating::
Low
Energy Resist:
Average
Kinetic Resist:
High
Radiation Resist:
Low
Minimum Crew:
150
Optimal Crew:
745
Passenger Capacity:
10000
Cargo Capacity:
Large
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