Metal Lord
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: To provide the Zweihander Union a production line of Heavy Cruisers for those at long ranges and up close.
- Image Source: (x)
- Canon Link: N/A
- Permissions: N/A
- Primary Source: N/A
- Manufacturer: Have Gun Will Travel (x)
- Affiliation: Zweihander Union (x)
- Model: N/A
- Production: Minor
- Material:
Duralloy (Hull Plating): (x)
Transparisteel (Viewports): (x)
- Classification: Heavy Cruiser
- Length: 1,000 Meters
- Width: 300 Meters
- Height: 250 meters
- Armament: Extreme
4x Long Range Heavy Turbolaser Cannons (Front, 45 degrees) (x)
2x Heavy Turbolaser Cannons (1x on Fake Central Hanger Bay on Each Side, 45 degrees)
8x Long Range Triple Turbolaser Cannons (6x up front (3x top, 3x bottom) at 360 degrees. 2x on back top at 270 degrees) (x)
40x Dual Turbolaser Cannons (20x on each side (20x Top, 20x Bottom), 180 degrees)
20x Dual Light Turbolaser Cannons (10x on each side, (10x Top, 10x Bottom) 180 degrees)
16x Dual Ion Cannons (8x on each side, (16 Top, 16 Bottom) 180 degrees)
24x Dual Point Defense Lasers (12x on Top and Bottom, 360 degrees) - Defenses: Very High
DS-13 Projector Shield Generator (x)
Ion Shield (x) - Hangar Space: Low: 4
- Hangar Allocations:
- Starfighters: 3 squadrons
- Support Craft: 1 squadrons
- Maneuverability Rating: Low
- Speed Rating: Low
- Hyperdrive Class: Average: 2
Sensors:
ANs-9.5w Wide Range Sensor System (x)
Siep-Irol Passive Sensor Antenna (x) (Under communication systems. Basic passive sensor, hard to find the actual page)
Sienar Fleet Systems Active Sensor Pulse Generator (x)
Fabritect ANq-51 Sesnor Array Computer (x)
Fabritech ANy-20 Active Sensor Transceiver (x)
Photoreducing Sensor: (x)
Stellar Navigation Sensors (x)
Electromagnetic Discharge Filter (x)
ADVANCED SYSTEMS
3K40 Targeting System: Used generally on military bases, the software allowed multiple weapons to convert onto various targets or concentrate fire on a single target. This is to help supplement the 840.z Holo-Targeting Suite when ordered to converge all weapons on one enemy point. (x)
840.z Holo-Targeting Suite: In conjunction with the targeting computer, the 840.z Holo-Targeting Suite allowed improved accuracy for gunners on the Tridents. This was a necessary upgrade as the targeting computer itself was strained from the large amount of weapons systems, the 840.z allowing it to balance out the strain. (x)
Hyperdrive Signal Interceptor: The Hyperdrive Signal Interceptor detects flucations in the local area though not of its destination nor the type of ship. This sensor is used for the purposes of intercepting or patrolling heavily guarded sections of space. Also used to prevent being ambushed via hyperspace, giving some notice for stations to be at the ready. (x)
Ion Shield: When the Deflector Shields fail, the Ion Shield system will come online to stop Ionic damage for a small period of time. This can prevent the Trident Heavy Cruisers from being disabled from a barrage of ion batteries for a short period of time. (x)
STRENGTHS
- The Juggernaught: Good luck getting close to this thing or even attempting to fight it unless you have speed or a higher classification of capital ships. This was made for long to short range combat, with a large DS-13 Shield Generator with an Ion Shield to boot, makes it an incredibly deadly foe to encounter with it covering all areas with firepower.
- Exposed Bridge Section: Very easy to see, very easy to destroy once shields are down. Destroying it will destroy the ability to properly do any form of ship functions.
- Exposed Hanger Bays: Once the shields are down, it can be attacked and be able wreak havoc on the internals of the Trident Heavy Cruisers as there is no doors.
It is all fun and games till someone says to make a heavy cruiser. Most people will stop whatever they are doing and stare back at the person asking. How can you make an effective heavy cruiser in this day and age without a huge amount of firepower or some wacky idea? That was the challenge presented to Haon Hafey whom took the first option but with a wacky idea that would make most enemies scream in fear. With that in mind, he requested documentation of Long Range Turbolaser designs and got to work.
Taking examples from old style naval combat, he put on the middle line of the ship long range turbolasers in triple format, allowing them to fire across several kilometers without issue. This was key to the design and with it, he wanted heavy defense. As the weapon rating kept going up to the point a star destroyer may start having issues fighting a Trident, a DS-13 Projector Shield Generator was added and took a lot of space in the Trident, meaning the hanger bay had to be gutted out on the sides to make room for all the wiring. Reactors were added all across the Trident to handle the power drain which included the speed and maneuverability of the ship was hampered. Adding in with it the Ion Shield, the classic Hyperdrive Signal Interceptor along with 3K40 Targeting System and a 840.z Holo-Targeting Suite, everything was coming together though something nagged at the back of his mind.
The center hangerbays now sat empty as there was just not enough power to support multiple starfighter repair bays. In its place, he took a page from the Clone Wars and added in two Heavy Turbolasers, one on each side that would act as a surprise turbolaser that fired in unison with all the others, allowing it to pinpoint the weakest point and exploit it with ease. The only major issue was that they could not add the Hanger Bay Doors, meaning that once the shields are down, they can simply fire inside it and practically destroy the hanger bay in a few shots.
Regardless, this was made as a challenge to give the Heavy Cruiser a household name and a run for anyones money. Its classification becomes very close with a Star Destroyer but given its slow speed and status of its hanger bay, it becomes more of a juggernaut more than anything. Without much fighter support, it will not last against several squadrons and with its hanger bay low, it be lucky to stand up against an experience carrier captain. Without doubt, there is hope that the Union finds a use for a Heavy Cruiser such as the Tridents.
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