Republic Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
- Intent: To update and create the next generation of New Class Warships.
- Image Source: CR-110 Tantara | EC Henry / Angelos Karderinis - Artstation Link.
- Canon Link: Not Applicable.
- Permissions: Subaccount.
- Primary Source: Repurposed Canon Articles, Advanced Pressor Beam Emitters, Artificial Intelligence.
- Manufacturer:
- Republic Engineering Corporation - Coruscanti Shipwright; Centax II Surface Facilities and Deep Space Installations.
- Affiliation: The Galactic Alliance - Galactic Alliance Defence Force, Select Clientele.
- Market Status: Closed-Market.
- Model: REC/NCMP-CC02 Tantara - Class Heavy Corvette.
- Production: Limited-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: Corvette (Anaxes War College Classification; Modified.)
- Role: Anti-Starfighter Corvette, Reconnaissance Vessel, Systems Patrol Vessel, Fleet Support, Aggressive Negotiations/Diplomatic Barge, Pocket Carrier, Etc.
- Length: 200 Metres.
- Width: 115 Metres.
- Height: 65 Metres.
- Armament: High Rating.
- [2] Sustained Heavy Composite Beam Lasers; Turbolaser Variants [Prow-mounted, and Fixed Forward.]
- [4] Dual Barbette Turbolaser Cannon Turrets [Stutterfire Capable.]
- [2] Dual Barbette Heavy Ion Cannon Turrets [Dorsal and Ventral Turret-mountings.]
- [10] Automated Barbette Quad Laser Cannon Turrets.
- [4] Flexible Warhead Launch Tubes.
- 120 Variable Warhead Capacity [Capital-Grade Munitions, Variable Payload.]
- [15] Automated Barbette Rotary Point Defense Cannons.
- [15] Automated Barbette Quad Point Defense Warhead Launchers
- Outfitted with Brilliant Concussion Missiles [Starfighter-Grade.]
- [15] Automated Barbette Antimissile Octets.
- Defences: Average Rating.
- Standard Reinforced, and Ablative Armour and Hull Plating.
- Honeycombed Skeletal Structure, with Internalized Anticoncussion Field Generators.
- Standard Deflector Shielding (Ray, Particle and Concussion Barriers; Overlaid.)
- Redundant Deflector Shield Emitters and Generators.
- Reinforced Ionic Shielding.
- Standard Emergency Thrusters (Chemical Propellent and Lateral Thrusters.)
- Advanced Reactionary Pressor Beam Emitters - Maximum Coverage Layout.
- Advanced EWAR, Electronic Countermeasures, Chaff, Flare Launchers, 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 Reinforced, and Ablative Armour and Hull Plating.
- Hangar Space: Average Rating - One Squadron of Starfighters; Suicide Sled Deployment.
- Auxillary Access Points: External Docking Rings, Umbilical Connection Tubes, Etc.
- Hangar Allocations:
- Starfighters: One Squadron of Starfighters; Preferably Interceptors.
- Support Craft: None.
- Maneuverability Rating: 55 DPF - Average Rating - Integrated Lateral Thrusters.
- Speed Rating: High Rating.
- MGLT: 100 MGLT.
- Maximum Atmospheric Speed: 1,275 Km/H.
- Engine Unit(s): Ion Engines - Twelve Drive Units.
- Three Primary, with Eight Secondary.
- Secondary Propulsion Method: Integrated Repulsorlift Engines, with Turbofans.
- 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.
- Secondary: Class 8.
- Passengers:
- Thirty Soldiers - Shipboard Security Complement.
- Fourty Soldiers - Planetary Assault Platoon, Approximately.
- Crew Complement (Optimal): Thirty Officers and Enlisted Personnel, with A.I. Administration.
- Crew Complement (Skeletal): Twelve Officers and Enlisted Personnel, with A.I. Administration.
- Escape Craft: Ten Escape Pods and Four Ejectable Lifeboats.
- Cargo Capacity: 375 Metric Tonnes.
- Including Vehicles, Misc Cargo, Munitions, Fuel, Etc.
- Consumables: Six Galactic Standard Months.
- 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 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.
- 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.)
- Missile Deactivators.
- 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 Drones, and Minor Regenerative Properties.
- Reinforced Defensive Capabilities on External Emplacements, and within the Skeletal Structure.
- Advanced Countermeasure Suite; Internal and External Systems.
- Pack Hunter - Versatile Armament and Additional Corvette's can pose a Credible Threat to Larger Prey.
- Specialist of All Trades - Capable of Engaging Starfighters and Capital Ships to Various Degrees of Success.
- Suicide Sled Deployment, with Mass-driven Accelerators / Catapults.
- Heavy Automation and Networked Systems - Significantly Reduced Combat Efficacy if Disabled.
- Limited EMP and Ion Resistance; Proximity and Device Potency Dependent.
- Limited Firing Arc's - Aft Section; Engine Block (Minimal Capital-Grade Weapons.)
- Fixed Warhead Launchers - Direct Connection to Internalized Payload; Chain Detonation Possible.
- 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.
- Lateral Thrusters - Reaction and Deployment Time Requirements; Pre-Engagement Deployment Recommendations.
- Squadron Recovery Difficulties; Incapable of Rapid Recovery - Requires Time and Tractor Beam Assistance.
The REC/NCMP-CC02 Tantara - Class Heavy Corvette was the newest warship birthed by the Republic Engineering Corporation's third iteration of the New Class Modernization Program. With how ever-changing the spatial battlefields of the modern era were, it was often in a Government’s and Military’s best interest to ensure that they changed with the times; lest they and their officers be left behind in the dust. The Tantara symbolized this new evolution in space warfare, as it combined two essential factors into a single, and mobile weapons platform. The first was that the Corvette was outfitted with an impressive array of weaponry that allowed the vessel to punch well above its weight classification. The second was that the entirety of the primary cargo bay was gutted out and was gifted the ability to ferry an entire squadron of starfighters into battle.
When speaking of the Tantara’s weaponry, the most notable brace of weaponry was the heavy sustained turbolasers affixed to the front of the vessel. These twinned emitters gave the Corvette the ability to threaten even the mightiest of warships, as the concentrated firepower held the potential to punch through reinforced deflector shields. Naturally, this aspect was wholly dependent on the strength of the projected barriers that were being targetted, as conventional shields fitted onto a Star Destroyer were considerably more powerful than those integrated into a Frigate, or Heavy Cruiser. Thus, the smaller the warship, the more likely it was that the prow-mounted cannons could penetrate another vessel’s deflector bubble - leading towards the Tantara -Class claiming victory through superior firepower.
But, the twinned heavy cannons weren’t the only weapons that were available to the Tantara. As the Warship was of Republic Engineering design, the Corvette was outfitted with a comprehensive Point Defence Network. With the strategic placement of these turrets and batteries, the Tantara was capable of safeguarding itself from a plethora of hazards and hostile actions on the battlefield. With countless means of active interception, ejected munitions - be they torpedoes or missiles would find themselves hard-pressed to make any advances towards the Corvette without being engaged by one of the warship’s many countermeasures. Such a factor would also be applied to the countless starfighters populating the galaxy, be they intended as boarding craft - or space superiority fighters.
From there, the Tantara was outfitted with a pair of Heavy Ion cannons, which made the warship even more deadly to shielded targets than it already was. When combined with the sustained prow-mounted weaponry, the Corvette would be capable of rapidly battering down a vessel’s defences with relative ease. In addition, those very same Ion cannons made for the perfect counter to starfighter swarms, as the highly ionized plasma acted as a localized EMP device - even if the particle bolt missed their target(s) by the narrowest of margins. Thus, if and when these swarms were disabled by the ambient ionization - they would become incredibly easy targets to pick off with varying degrees of success. Naturally, that again depends on the thickness of the armour plating that each starfighter swarm was outfitted with, and how well their EMP/Ion insulation package was.
Nevertheless, the Tantara would make for a perfect all-rounder and flanking vessel - as it was capable of being self-sufficient in a fight, and had the fangs to back it up.
From there, the Tantara was outfitted with an internal hangar bay. As mentioned before the spaceframe’s primary cargo bay was gutted out in favour of fighter carrying capacity. This choice allowed the Corvette to ferry a small selection of starfighters into battle, and deploy them however they saw fit. What made this deployment unique, however, was that it wasn’t a traditional hangar bay where one could easily collect and recover their fighters during a battle. Instead, the deployment was done via a “suicide sled” that was enhanced with mass-drivers and magnetic acceleration rails. This method of deployment would see the starfighter squadron rapidly thrown into the fight, which made the “suicide sled” the fastest way to scramble fighters - as they would literally ‘drop’ into combat.
But, while the advantages to the “suicide sled” were numerous, it came with a hefty amount of drawbacks too. Starfighter recovery was a painful process. Unlike the cancerous hangar bays that other models of Corvette’s were equipped with, the Tantara didn’t have the available space to house a retractable blast shield. Instead, the Corvette relied heavily on the skills of their pilots and the warship’s own dedicated array of tractor beams to carefully recover their starfighters after a mission was complete. But, therein lay another issue. Victory was never absolute, and there would be times that the starfighter squadron couldn’t be recovered safely. Thus, it was highly recommended that every starfighter stationed aboard the Tantara - Class was outfitted with a hyperdrive.
This meant that the Corvette and its dedicated squadron could hit their targets and fade away before their enemy could react in time, allowing for the warship to perform its recovery actions elsewhere in the system - in relative safety.
There was much more to be said about the Tantara - Class and its nearly infinite potential. However, as with anything, it is often better to let their deeds speak for themselves, rather than allow one’s headcanon or legends to speak for them. With the Tantara in the right hands… Who knows just what might happen?
When speaking of the Tantara’s weaponry, the most notable brace of weaponry was the heavy sustained turbolasers affixed to the front of the vessel. These twinned emitters gave the Corvette the ability to threaten even the mightiest of warships, as the concentrated firepower held the potential to punch through reinforced deflector shields. Naturally, this aspect was wholly dependent on the strength of the projected barriers that were being targetted, as conventional shields fitted onto a Star Destroyer were considerably more powerful than those integrated into a Frigate, or Heavy Cruiser. Thus, the smaller the warship, the more likely it was that the prow-mounted cannons could penetrate another vessel’s deflector bubble - leading towards the Tantara -Class claiming victory through superior firepower.
But, the twinned heavy cannons weren’t the only weapons that were available to the Tantara. As the Warship was of Republic Engineering design, the Corvette was outfitted with a comprehensive Point Defence Network. With the strategic placement of these turrets and batteries, the Tantara was capable of safeguarding itself from a plethora of hazards and hostile actions on the battlefield. With countless means of active interception, ejected munitions - be they torpedoes or missiles would find themselves hard-pressed to make any advances towards the Corvette without being engaged by one of the warship’s many countermeasures. Such a factor would also be applied to the countless starfighters populating the galaxy, be they intended as boarding craft - or space superiority fighters.
From there, the Tantara was outfitted with a pair of Heavy Ion cannons, which made the warship even more deadly to shielded targets than it already was. When combined with the sustained prow-mounted weaponry, the Corvette would be capable of rapidly battering down a vessel’s defences with relative ease. In addition, those very same Ion cannons made for the perfect counter to starfighter swarms, as the highly ionized plasma acted as a localized EMP device - even if the particle bolt missed their target(s) by the narrowest of margins. Thus, if and when these swarms were disabled by the ambient ionization - they would become incredibly easy targets to pick off with varying degrees of success. Naturally, that again depends on the thickness of the armour plating that each starfighter swarm was outfitted with, and how well their EMP/Ion insulation package was.
Nevertheless, the Tantara would make for a perfect all-rounder and flanking vessel - as it was capable of being self-sufficient in a fight, and had the fangs to back it up.
From there, the Tantara was outfitted with an internal hangar bay. As mentioned before the spaceframe’s primary cargo bay was gutted out in favour of fighter carrying capacity. This choice allowed the Corvette to ferry a small selection of starfighters into battle, and deploy them however they saw fit. What made this deployment unique, however, was that it wasn’t a traditional hangar bay where one could easily collect and recover their fighters during a battle. Instead, the deployment was done via a “suicide sled” that was enhanced with mass-drivers and magnetic acceleration rails. This method of deployment would see the starfighter squadron rapidly thrown into the fight, which made the “suicide sled” the fastest way to scramble fighters - as they would literally ‘drop’ into combat.
But, while the advantages to the “suicide sled” were numerous, it came with a hefty amount of drawbacks too. Starfighter recovery was a painful process. Unlike the cancerous hangar bays that other models of Corvette’s were equipped with, the Tantara didn’t have the available space to house a retractable blast shield. Instead, the Corvette relied heavily on the skills of their pilots and the warship’s own dedicated array of tractor beams to carefully recover their starfighters after a mission was complete. But, therein lay another issue. Victory was never absolute, and there would be times that the starfighter squadron couldn’t be recovered safely. Thus, it was highly recommended that every starfighter stationed aboard the Tantara - Class was outfitted with a hyperdrive.
This meant that the Corvette and its dedicated squadron could hit their targets and fade away before their enemy could react in time, allowing for the warship to perform its recovery actions elsewhere in the system - in relative safety.
There was much more to be said about the Tantara - Class and its nearly infinite potential. However, as with anything, it is often better to let their deeds speak for themselves, rather than allow one’s headcanon or legends to speak for them. With the Tantara in the right hands… Who knows just what might happen?
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