Republic Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: To update a classic canon vessel with a modern spin.
- Image Source: Shieldship - Wookieepedia Article.
- Canon Link: Shieldship - Wookieepedia Article.
- Permissions: Not Applicable.
- Primary Source: Repurposed Canon Articles.
- Manufacturer:
- Republic Engineering Corporation - Coruscanti Shipwright; Centax II Surface Facilities and Deep Space Installations.
- Product Line: New Class Modernization Mk II (Non-Government Sponsored.)
- Model: REC/NCM02 Shieldship II - Class Escort Cruiser.
- Affiliation: Select Clientele.
- Market Status: Closed-market.
- Production: Minor-Scale Production.
- Material:
- Carbon-Durasteel Hull and Armour Plating (Ablative) with Secondary Turadium Armour Plating.
- Neuranium (Anti-Scanning) Hull Liner.
- Carbon-Durasteel Skeletal Frame, with Ferrocarbon Reinforcements, and Laminanium Structural Plating.
- Heavily Reinforced Duraplast Hull Liner with Anti-Ionic Mesh (Faraday Cage.)
- Dallorian Alloy and Agrinium Panels (Where Appropriate.)
- Myoflex Heat Sinks.
- Polarized Transparent Duraplast Viewports.
- Reinforced Laser-Reflective Barbettes.
- Various Starship Components.
- Classification: Cruiser.
- Role: Escort Cruiser, Shieldship, Etc.
- Length: 600 Metres
- Width: 850 Metres.
- Height: 850 Metres.
- Armament: Very Low Rating.
- [2] Heavy Barbette Tractor Beam Projectors. [Magnite Crystal-Enhanced***, Turreted.]
- [4] Dual Turbolaser Cannon Turrets.
- Variant: Quick-Recharge Functionality.
- Firing Modes: Single Cannon, Dual Cannon.
- Alternate Firing Modes:
- Stutter-fire - Low-powered Bolts followed by Fully-powered Bolts.
- Overcharged - Slow-firing Bolts with a Slightly Higher Damage Output.
- [4] Ion Cannon Turrets.
- Firing Modes: Single Cannon.
- Alternate Firing Modes:
- Stutter-fire - Low-powered Bolts followed by Fully-powered Bolts.
- Overcharged - Slow-firing Bolts with a Slightly Higher Damage Output.
- [15] Automated Quad Point Defense Warhead Launchers; Barbette Shielded.
- Payload Capacity: 480 Variable Warhead Capacity [Starfighter-Grade Munitions.]
- Payload Loadout: Advanced Concussion Missiles; Brilliant Tracking Functionality.
- Firing Modes: Quick-lock Missile Launch, Standard Missile Launch, Multi-Missile Launch.
- [15] Automated Dual Phased-Pulse Cannon Turrets; Barbette Shielded [Rapid-firing Anti-Starfighter Cannons.]
- Firing Modes: Single Cannon, Double Cannon.
- Comparable Damage Output to a Heavy Laser Cannon.
- [15] Automated Dual Pulse Cannon Turrets; Barbette Shielded [Rapid-firing Point Defence Cannons.]
- Firing Modes: Single Cannon, Double Cannon.
- Comparable Damage Output to a Laser Cannon.
- [15] Automated Antimissile Octets; Barbette Shielding.
- Defenses: Extreme Rating.
- Standard Armour and Hull Plating, with Structural Reinforcements.
- Honeycombed Skeletal Structure, with Internalized Anticoncussion Field Generators.
- Composite Construction: Overlaid Materials Reinforce the Spaceframe without Compromising Space-worthiness.
- Overhauled AR-08 Ablative Plating: Resists Thermal Abrasion during Atmospheric Re-Entry; and Marginally Reduces Hull Damage during Combat - Micro-Meteors and Astro-Navigational Hazards (Activates only when Particle Shields Fail.)
- Primary Xythan Force Shield [Advanced Ray Shielding; Reflective Properties.]
- Secondary Molecular Shielding [Advanced Ray Shielding; Absorptive Properties.]
- Standard Deflector Shield (Ray, Particle and Concussion Barriers; Overlaid.)
- Redundant Deflector Shield Emitters and Generators.
- Inclusive Ionic Shielding.
- Standard Maneuvering and Thrust-Vectoring Suite
- Maneuvering and Attitude Thrusters.
- Atmospheric Thrusters (Atmosphere Required.)
- Inclusive EWAR Suite - Electronic Countermeasures, Chaff, Flare Launchers, Sensor Jammers, Targeting Jammers, Etc.
- Standard Internal Defenses.
- (Notable Items: Turadium Blast Doors, Laser Gates, Force Field Generators, Klaxon Warning Lights and Projectors, Hyperwave Warning System, Selective Blaster Neutralizer, Rotary Autoblasters [Internally Retractable,] Etc.)
- Standard Armour and Hull Plating, with Structural Reinforcements.
- Hangar Space: Base Rating - One Squadron Carrying Capacity.
- Auxiliary Access Points: External Docking Rings, Umbilical Connection Tubes, Etc.
- Hangar Allocations: Modular Hangar Allocations.
- Starfighters: Not Applicable.
- Support Craft: One Squadron of Auxiliary Transports.
- Maneuverability Rating: 70 DPF - High Rating - Integrated Lateral Thrusters.
- Speed Rating: Average Rating.
- MGLT: 80 MGLT.
- Maximum Atmospheric Speed: 1,050 Km/H.
- Engine Unit(s): Ion Engines - Eight Drive Units.
- Three Primary, with Five Secondary.
- Secondary Propulsion Method: Integrated Repulsorlift Engines.
- Primary Power Plant: Hypermatter Reactor.
- Secondary Power Plant(s):
- Localized Compact Fusion Reactors.
- Solar Ionization Conversion Module(s) with Retractable Agrinium Collection Arrays.
- Hyperdrive: Equipped.
- Hyperdrive Class:
- Primary: Class 1.0
- Secondary: Class 8.0
- Passengers:
- One-hundred Soldiers - Shipboard Security Complement.
- Crew Complement (Optimal): Seventy-Two Officers and Enlisted Personnel, with A.I. Administration.
- Crew Complement (Skeletal): Fifty Officers and Enlisted Personnel, with A.I. Administration.
- Escape Craft: Innumerable Escape Pods and Ejectable Lifeboats.
- Cargo Capacity: 12,000 Metric Tonnes.
- Including Misc Cargo, Munitions, Fuel, Etc.
- Consumables: Two Years; Galactic Standard.
- Standard Sensor Systems and Targeting Systems.
- Standard Avionics Package.
- Standard Navigation System.
- Dedicated Precision MicroJump Computer.
- Standard Life Support System.
- (Automated Barrack Deck(s,) Integrated Training Centres, Mess Halls, Recreational Facilities, Etc.)
- Trans-binary Deflector [Anti-Cosmic Radiation] and Rad-Dampening Energy Shields.
- Standard Damage and Hazard Control Systems.
- Standard Tractor and Pressor Beam Emitters.
- Standard Anti-Ion Emission Tracker (Anti-Hyperspace Tracking.)
- Standard Communication Systems, with Encrypted Military Keys.
- Standard Anticoncussion Force Field Generators.
- Standard Shift and Relativistic Shielding.
- Standard Magnetogravitic Shielding (Internal [Cargo Bays] and External [Concussion Shield Reinforcement: Particulate Debris.])
- Standard Thermal and Atmospheric-Friction Shielding.
- Standard Force Cylinder Transit Conduits.
- Standard Animated Metal Sealant, with Automated Repair Drones.
- State of the Art Internal Systems:
- Prototyper, with Innumerable Duplicators, and Synthicators.
- Molecular Furnace- Small-scale.
- Integrated Droid Brains, with Decentralized Artificial Intelligence Administration (Advanced Automation and Slaved Systems, Etc.)
- Holographic Terminal Interface(s.)
- Honeycombed Skeletal Plating, with Anticoncussion Field Generators.
- State of the Art External Systems:
- AR-08 Damage Reduction Armour Component.
- Laminanium Structural Plating, External Regenerative Properties.
- Advanced Reactionary Pressor Beam Emitters - Anti-Mass Driver System(s.)
- Fast-track Weapon Mountings, with Fire-linked Capabilities.
- State of the Art Countermeasures:
- Advanced Counter-Slicing Protocols and Equipment, with Quadruple Bio-hexacrypted Systems.
- Advanced Biometric Equipment, Terminal Access and Military Encryption Protocols.
- Internalized Shield Generators, and Emitters; Overlapping.
- Internalized Reactor Bulb(s.)
- Selective Blaster Neutralizer - Deployment of Dampener or Anti-laser Aerosol to Select Portion(s) or throughout the Entirety of the Ship.
- Integrated Neuranium (Anti-Scanning) Hull Liner.
- Anti-Tractor Beam Shroud.
- ABC Scrambler Probes.
- Anti-Ordnance EM Probe(s) - Long-range Missile Interceptor.
- Missile Deactivator(s) - Short-range Missile Interceptors and Jammers.
- Animated Metal Sealant, with Automated Repair Drones.
- Advanced Electronic Warfare and Electronic Countermeasures:
- Advanced Signal Jammers, Transmitters, Etc.
- Remote Drones - Equipped with Slicer Chips and Security Spikes; Direct Connection Required.
- Capable of Following Pre-Programmed Commands.
- Deployable Hyperspace Beacons, Reprogrammable:
- Duplicates and Mimics Hyperspace NavComp Coordinates.
- Additional Navigation Buoy’s to Spread the Beacon’s Coverage.
- Variable EM Emitter Probes.
- Transponder Copycat Pods; Reprogrammable.
- Transmittable IFF Confuser; Wideband or Tightbeam Options.
- Dedicated Cronau Radiation Sensors.
- Ambient Degaussing Modules.
- Highly Automated, with Animated Metal Sealant, Automated Repair Droids, and Minor Regenerative Properties.
- Comprehensive Countermeasure, Sensor and Targeting Suite.
- Reinforced Defensive Capabilities on External Emplacements, and within the Skeletal Structure.
- Capable of turning aside Conventional Starfighter-grade Energy Weapons.
- Shieldception - Layered Shields Counteract Field Disruptors, Slowing their Progress through Multiple Layers.
- Integrated Lateral Thruster System - Increased Combat Maneuverability.
- Unparalleled Shielding Suite - Capable of Reflecting Energy Barrages back at Points of Origin.
- Enhanced Heavy Tractor Beams - Capable of Tugging even the Most Stubborn of Warships.
- Heavy Automaton and Slaved Systems; Combat Performance is Significantly Hindered if Disabled by EMP attacks or excess Ionization.
- Limited EMP and Ion Resistance(s); Sustained Damage is Dependant on Attacking Device(s) Potency / Scale and Proximity.
- Repulsorlift Jammers; Proximity Dependent as Jammers are Less Effective at a Distance.
- Limited Firing Arc's - Aft Section; Engine Block (Minimal Capital-Grade Weapons.)
- Low and Defensive-orientated Armament - Capital Ship Escort(s) Required.
- Exposed Engine Modules (Aft-Section) with Armoured Housing(s) - Immobilization Possibility.
- Minor Regenerative Properties - Minor Hull Damage can be Repaired, with Heavy Damage being Sealed. But the Warship requires Sufficient Drydock Time should the Damage be Greater.
- Laser-reflective Kiirium Barbettes - May interfere with Laser-based Comm Systems.
- Incapable of adequately Defending the Emplacement from Kinetic-based Weaponry.
- Large Fore / Bow Attack Profile - Higher Probability of Scoring Hits.
As the final vessel of the rejuvenated New Class Modernization Program, the second generation Shieldship was to be the Republic Engineering Corporation’s pride and joy. With the subsequent successes made with their more offence-orientated vessels, the Coruscanti Architects sought to revive the ancient Shieldship; and enhance its mission profile beyond its storied origins. While they were eager to keep the starship’s abilities to absorb the heat of a superheated star and harmlessly shunt the light away, there were other insidious designs they wished this new starship to fulfill. Thus, the Shieldship II was reborn again in the modern era with a host of improvements.
The starship’s purposeful duality would allow for new tactics on the starry battlefields across the galaxy, as these vessels could lend their defensive might to their allies and shield them from harm - as they tore into the enemy’s formation. Some would say that such a vessel was a herald of what was to come, as the cycle of warfare brought about new technologies, and gave new life to antiquated ideas. In many ways, the Shieldship - when paired with a long-ranged artillery vessel - would act as an ancient spearman upon the battlefield; should they act in unison.
However, this protective boon came at a price. With the vessel’s defences fixed forward - should a proverbial blade slip past its guard - it would effectively cripple the starship; once the weakened barriers collapsed. While it wasn’t the most ideal situation to find oneself in, the benefits far outweighed the cons; especially when the Shieldship was adequately defended by a myriad of escorts and interceptors.
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