S T O R M C L O U D
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Affiliation: First Order, Open Market - Contract Thread Required
Manufacturer: First Order Corps of Imperial Engineers, Primo Victorian Shipwright
Model: FIAC Stormcloud-class
Modularity: Yes
Armament
Defenses
Mission Specific
Production: Minor; First Order
Material:
Turadium/Durasteel Compound Frame
Quadanium Lined Frame
Transparisteel Viewports w/ Durasteel Shutter Rigs
Turadium Reinforced Alusteel Hull
Classification: Assault Cruiser
Length: 800m
Width: 320m
Height: 140m
Armament: Rating - 14
36 Repeating, Heavy Turbolasers
8 Heavy Quad Turbolasers
12 Long Range Turbolasers
32 Ion Cannons
4 Baradium Missile Launchers
16 Flak Cannons
14 Quad Laser Cannons
Defenses: Rating - 16
Reinforced Hull
Standard Warship Shields
EWAR
Hangar: 0
Special Features: Listed as;
Seventeen Forward - A lounge for both crew and enlisted to come together, sit down and enjoy a hot meal that is not galley quality. Grab a drink (synthol) and enjoy some music from the jukebox, watch the holo or play a few rounds of cards.
Uprated Infirmary - Unlike some of the smaller vessels where the infirmary may only serve as a meatball shop of horrors, the Stormcloud-class comes equipped with an uprated infirmary that has a small triage center and two operating rooms along with the standard sickbay compliments. Additionally, she comes equipped with a dental office and a dental surgeon should the need arise.
Meteorology Labs - Stormcloud gets her name not just for her armament but for her ability to track atmospheric conditions. When maps are updated and new planets are added the Stormcloud comes out to conduct atmospheric studies.
Geological Labs - In addition to the study of the atmosphere scientists also conduct surveys regarding a planet’s geological foundations and how it behaves so that colonial affairs can make a more informed decision with regards to founding a new colony.
Science Labs - If there is any vegetation a botanist would be required to study, and thus the Stormcloud is ready to do so. The labs beyond Meteorology and Geology include Botany, Zoology, Anthropology and several other disciplines.
Bridge - Where the Commanding Officer of this fine starship shall command maintain command of his ship, this is where he and the other officers (senior officers while on alpha shift) shall coordinate their efforts to ensure victory.
Security Offices - Due to the size of the Vindicator-class it comes standard with a security office, meant for the chief of security and his/her officers to enforce the laws of both the First Order and the First Imperial Navy. They also maintain and track weapons that are used by the personnel on the ship, keep them clean and ensure that weapons are always stocked in their respective armories so that when needed any service member may grab them for use of defense. Additionally, security personnel keep take up contraband, guard the brig, and escort VIP to and from various locations. A member of Security may be present on the bridge to assist the Tactical Officer, by keeping track of shields, weapons power, and hull integrity. They’re also trained to handle the Electronic Warfare CM/CCM Systems.
Tactical Offices - Neighboring the security officers, are the tactical officers whose job it is to maintain the weapons outside the ship. They study strategy and in the case of the Vindicator-class work closely with Strategic Operations to ensure that during battle both Starfighters and Tactical personnel are working together as one cohesive unit. Additionally, tactical personnel are always learning how to be more effective with their Warship’s weaponry. They’re trained to use the Sensors and Targeting Systems. Tactical Officers work closely with their Security Officer friends.
Main Engineering - The heart of the Stormcloud-class starship are her engines and here you will find the Chief Engineer and his/her personnel working hard to keep the Stormcloud running. They’re also trained to use the Hazard and Damage Control Systems, along with the Environmental Control Systems. Works closely with Security while aboard the bridge to keep hull integrity, and shield systems online.
Lower Engineering - Due to the amount of power required to keep the Stormcloud going additional engines are placed here, where a hangar should be. The Assistant Chief Engineer is located here as he/she maintains the additional engines and ensures the Stormcloud is kept cool and working.
Fabrication/Manufacturing - Or the shop as it’s simply referred to is relatively small compared to what is in the Inflictor-class but here, the Stormcloud’s engineers are able to create parts and make them as needed due to the Stormcloud’s need for continued repair and maintenance.
Fitness Center - While standard aboard all First Imperial ships, this fitness center comes equipped with a studio, and two handball courts.
Hygiene - A hair salon and dry cleaning center are available aboard the Stormcloud as well.
Logistics Management - Who keeps tracks of all the inventory, supplies, spreadsheets, power usage and overall personnel? Operations, from quartermasters to personnel officers the men and women who work Logistics are also trained to handle communications systems and typically house the cryptologists and linguists under their branch as well. They work with just about everyone while on the bridge.
Electronic Warfare CM/CCM Systems - In the new age of war, one must always be prepared for the electronic side of the battle, the Vindicator-class comes equipped to handle such aggressions and to unleash its own barrage of electronic warfare as well. (Countermeasure / Counter-countermeasure)
Baradium Storage - Housed above lower engineering, the Stormcloud's full payload is split between four storage units on this level and one above.
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: 14
Speed Rating: 14
Hyperdrive Class: 2
Strengths:
[+] Fire Everything!: The Stormcloud sends her regards, built to be the IDX’s little sister. Her repeating turbolasers are meant to unleash a torrent of heavy firepower at a steady rate. Her broadside power complements that of the IDX and perhaps most of the fleet.
[+] Ampful Nacelles: The Stormcloud is just a little faster than the average heavy cruiser, although this upkeep in speed came at a price. Because she is just a little bit faster, the Stormcloud is good to surge and support First Order lines while in the thick of battle.
Weaknesses:
[-] Given’er All She’s Got: As the Stormcloud has been built to go faster than your average heavy cruiser, this means she has more engines than them as well. This leads to her having to be in need of repair more often than they do, and the possibility of simply overheating a lot more frequently than your average heavy cruiser.
[-] Nova Squadron: She has no squadrons available, not even a shuttle to her name. Where a hangar would be is where her engines are housed. Reliant on carriers and vessels who have squadrons to run defensive screens, the Stormcloud is left vulnerable to attack craft.
[-] To Be or Not To Be: There is one fatal flaw in her armor her armor is thinnest where her exhaust is and as the engines take up a lot of space. All it takes is two hits from missiles or torpedoes to either decimate her or render inoperable for a severe length of time.
[-] All Good Things: And even for the Stormcloud, her end could be met if her missile storages are hit, given the amount of destruction baradium missiles can cause. The Stormcloud would not be able to whether that storm, and would succumb to her severe wound almost instantly.
Description: Developed by Cloud City Imperial Shipworks in cooperation with the First Imperial Navy, the Stormcloud became the solution to providing heavy firepower on a faster ship. Impressed with the IDX both CCIS and FIN worked to develop a ship worthy enough to call the Stormcloud. Due to the heavy amount of Star Destroyers being produced by the First Order – the Stormcloud was put into minor production as the Navy works to steadily diversify itself and bring new ships into the fleet.
Stormcloud was named by her designer Johann Strom of CCIS a native of Bespin. Production of the Stormcloud will be conducted at Yalara, Varonat and Dosuun while facilities are still being established over some of the First Order's newest territorial acquisitions.
The FIV Tempest, FIV Thunderchild and FIV Titan are expected to roll off the line late in the fourth quarter of this fiscal year. The Stormcloud's funding was provided by the Tarkin Naval Foundation, the First Order Ministry of Finance and the Bespin Imperial Association.
Development Thread: If Necessary
Intent: To create an assault cruiser worthy of the First Imperial Navy. To diversify our fleets and give captains / admirals another choice in ship.
Who Can Use This: First Order
Primary Source: N/A
