Raziel
Dark Jedi Spymaster
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
• Intent: The purpose of this submission is to provide the Confederacy of Independent Systems with a dedicated EM warfare platform.
• Development Thread: N/A
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PRODUCTION INFORMATION
• Manufacturer: Bothawui Shipyards
• Model: TS3/a EM Warfare Corvette
• Affiliation: The Confederacy of Independent Systems
• Modularity: Yes
• Production: Minor Production
• Material: Durasteel, Glasteel
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Classification: Support
• Role: EM Warfare
• Length: 250 meters
• Width: 175 meters
• Height: 100 meters
• Power Core Generator/Reactor: Hypermatter Annihilation Reactor
• Primary Hyperdrive Rating: Class 1
• Backup Hyperdrive Rating: Class 10
• Minimum Crew: 10
• Optimal Crew: 100 (mostly working on signals analysis)
• Passenger Capacity: 10
• Cargo Capacity: 100 metric tons
• Consumables: 2 years
• Sublight Speed and Maneuverability: Class 4
ARMAMENTS
• 1 Turbolaser cannon
2 quad lasers
NON-COMBATIVE ATTACHMENTS
• Shield Generator Systems
• High Advanced Targeting Systems
• Highly Advanced Sensory Array
• Advanced Communications Array
• Standard Navigational Systems
• Standard Life Support Systems
• Standard Detention Cells
• HoloNet Transceiver
• Encryption Network
• Escape Pods
DESCRIPTION
The TS-3 corvette is part of the CIS' EM warefare range, produced as part of the FLaT PACK Programme.
The first model sports the most advanced sensor package the military could produce within budget. Crystal grav traps were considered, and may feature on a future limited production line. However, a cost-benefit analysis showed that it would be inefficient to deploy a large number of these to attempt to find the limited number of cloaked ships in existence.
These ships use the latest sensors available to the CIS and advanced signal processing algorithms. A lot of internal space is dedicated to computing power to process signals and pass information onto the rest of the fleet.
A sensor array has a sensitivity proportional to its surface area. These ships, whilst small, are almost entirely covered in equipment for scanning across a broad spectrum to give the highest sensitivity.
The resolution of an array, which determines how small an object the ship can accurately tracked is proportional to the diameter of the sensors. Whilst small, the TS-3 has a few clever tricks up its sleeve. first of all, they are typically deployed in trios and will separate out into a triangle facing their target. When necessary the three ships will share sensor readings and have the same resolution as a sensor of the size of their separation. This mode of operation requires all three ships aligning on a small field and is typically only used when attempting to locate a distant stealth ship.
When operating alone, or as part of a patrol, the TS-3 will deploy three drone sensors. Whilst not as effective as a trio of ships, this allows the ship to scan with greater accuracy when focussing on a narrow field.
As with all sensitive scanners, the TS-3 is susceptible to jamming equipment. Physical damage will also severely hamper its abilities.
The TS-3 can also be used to attempt to listen in on enemy communications and can attempt to use its powerful computing hardware to decrypt signals. This is typically done during scouting missions, as during battle there is not the time to decrypt and the systems are dedicated to analysing targets.
A limited number of these ships have demonstrated the ability in tests to dramatically increase the operational effectiveness of Task Forces. Feeding detailed information on the movements and behaviour of enemy vessels on the field, as well as providing early warning of further approaching enemies.
A number of the TS/a variants are in the hands of Military Intelligence, as well as the navy.
