R A P T O R
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Affiliation: First Order, Open Market - Contract Thread Required
Manufacturer: First Order Corps of Imperial Engineers, Primo Victorian Shipwright
Model: FIAF Raptor-class
Modularity: Minor; First Order
Material:
Quadranium-lined Durasteel Hull
Titanium-reinforced Alusteel Frame
Transparisteel Viewports
Turadium Blast Doors/Shutters
Classification: Assault Frigate
Length: 360m
Width: 120m
Height: 180m
Armament: Rating - 16
7 Quad Turbolasers
20 Dual, Repeating Turbolasers
4 Advanced Homing Cluster Missile Launchers
10 Quad Laser Cannons
Defenses: Rating- 16
Standardized Warship Shield
Reinforced Frame/Hull
EWAR
Hangar: None
Special Features: Listed as;
Crew Club - Where officers and enlisted can come for a drink, play a few card games, listen to the scuttle butt and just relax after a hard day’s (or night’s) work.
Uprated Sickbay - A standard sickbay with the addition of a dental and counseling offices, allowing the crew time to maintain their oral and mental health.
Bridge - Where the commanding officer and his/her crew monitor control of the vessel, getting readings, summaries and up to date notifications on the ship’s positions. The bridge also serves as the combat center where ship’s weapons and shields are fired and monitored.
Astrometrics Laboratory - Serves as both stellar cartography and advanced astronomical measurement and calculations. Astrometrics is considered an advanced stellar cartography lab. Astrometrics boasts and integrated data processing design within its own systems allowing it to process data faster. Information from Astrometrics can be relayed to the bridge upon request.
Multi-Direction Sensor Array - A short range array that is actually comprised of twelve different arrays, the MDSA works with the navigational computer and long range sensors to compile information and data that is then analyzed by Astrometrics.
Electronic Warfare CM/CCM Systems - In the new age of war, one must always be prepared for the electronic side of battle, the Raptor-class comes equipped to handle such aggressions and to unleash its own barrage of electronic warfare as well. (Countermeasure / Counter-countermeasure)
Security/Tactical Offices - Function much like offices aboard a Vindicator-class vessel, but due to the size of the Raptor the offices are often combined and are less frequent than on her sister.
Operations Management - Their functionality is again much like that of the Vindicator only there is only one office aboard a Raptor-class and it is housed in Upper Engineering.
Upper/Lower Engineering - The bulk of the engines are housed in lower engineering, but the upper portion houses a lot of the software and electrical components of the engine systems. The Raptor was built from newer-aged designs as opposed to older models like that of the Vindicator. There are no offices for the Chief Engineer / Assistant Chief Engineer per say, but rather built in cubicles that function as offices for these senior/junior officers.
Standard Warship Hazard and Damage Control Systems
Standard Warship Sensors and Targeting Systems
Standard Warship Communications Systems
Standard Warship Environmental Control Systems
Standard Warship Tractor Beam
Maneuverability Rating: 11
Speed Rating: 11
Hyperdrive Class: 1
Strengths:
[+] Phone Home: The Raptor is equipped with four advanced homing cluster missiles enabling the Raptor to lock in on her targets and ensure their destruction. Alternatively, she can adjust her target lock to multiple targets.
[+] Repeat, This: Dual repeating turbolasers make up the Raptor’s main armament enabling the Raptor to provide cover fire for both allied capital and escort ships. Repeating turbolasers allow the Raptor to constantly fire on her targets enabling her to do an increased amount of damage per second.
Weaknesses:
[-] Long Ranger: The Raptor does not have long range capabilities and must be in standard or short range to be considered effective. While she is equipped with advanced homing missiles it is best if she releases them within ten kilometers to be considered effective.
[-] A Missing Scale: For all her defensive abilities, the Raptor does have a missing scale or the chink in her armor. Two actually a weakened spot where the bridge is, and the exhaust port in the rear of the ship.
[-] Limited Payload: Because of how many missiles are launched in a cluster, the Raptor carries a limited payload for each of her launchers. Once she has exhausted all of her missiles she is left with her defensive cannons and turbolasers until she’s able to reload.
[-] Hot Pursuit: As powerful as the Raptor’s missiles can be, it is recommended that they cool down at minimum forty-five seconds between firing. The launchers have a tendency to overheat if they are forced to rapidly deliver their payload.
Description: Primo Victorian's new owner, Admiral Fiolette Yvarro took the blue prints for the formerly named Magnus-class and reworked the design into her Raptor-class. The Raptor-class is meant to assist other capital ships, her long range turbolasers and advanced homing cluster missiles serve to give the Raptor teeth. This is in addition to her dual repeating turbolasers and regular quad turbolasers.
Thick plating and a reinforced frame, Admiral Yvarro now focused Primo Victorian's efforts from just design into both design and production. Her experience from the Battle of Castameer showed her exactly what the First Imperial Navy needed and where they could improve. The Raptor-class will begin production at the formerly named Cloud City Imperial Shipworks, now called Cloud City Victorian Shipworks.
The Raptor’s design is meant to give the First Order Navy another frigate that can complement the current fleet manifest with a ship that is both heavily defended and armed. Funded in part by the Kerkov Naval Foundation and the First Order Memorial Fund. Admiral Yvarro aims to have the FIV Raptor, FIV Rapscallion, FIV Rex and the FIV Regina out within the coming months.
Intent: To create an assault frigate that is capable of holding its own in battle, and to help diversify the FO's Navy. Giving Fleeters and Captains another option of vessel to bring with them.
Who Can Use This: First Order
Primary Source: N/A
