Corvus Spire
Novean Technologies CEO
Ventis Class Constructor
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: To design a Civilian Starship capable of constructing Starbases in the Deep Void and support more localised projects. This particular blueprint is intended for usage by the Rimward Trade League and its subsidiaries. Will feature as part of a future RP for Rimward Trade League / Novean Technologies
- Image Source: Nathan Goldwag's Journal
- Canon Link: N/A
- Permissions: Mya Jesel
[*]Primary Source: N/A
PRODUCTION INFORMATION
- Manufacturer: Novean Technologies (Blueprint), Rimward Trade League (Licensed Manufacturer), Outer Rim Manufacturing Union (Licensed Manufacturer)
- Affiliation: Corvus Spire, Novean Technologies, Rimward Trade League
- Market Status: Closed-Market
- Model: Not Applicable
- Production: Limited
- Material:
Graphene (Viewports)
Glassteel (Viewports)
Carbon Enhanced Durasteel (Primary Hull)
Silicon Carbide (Insulation)
Durasteel (Internals and Superstructure)
Doonium (Powerplant)
Dolovite (Powerplant)
- Classification: Civilian Heavy Constructor (Using SD Template)
- Length: 1683m
- Width: 856m
- Height: 550m
- Armament: None
- Defences: Average
- Hangar Space: High
- Construction Drones: 5 Squadrons
- Mine/Tug Craft: 3 squadrons
- Miner/Cargo Docks (Hull Mounted): 2 Ships (Corvette Maximum)
Speed Rating: Average
Hyperdrive: Yes
Hyperdrive: Twin Jumpstar Hyperdrive Generators C-4.0, Reserve Hyperdrive C-6.0
Propulsion: 3 L-Class Ion Drives, 6 M-Class Ion Drives, 4 Gemon-5 Ion Engines (Emergency)
STANDARD FEATURES
- Command Bridge
- Maintenance Bay
- Drone Command Centre
- Hypermatter Powerplant
- Civilian Ray/Deflector Shields
- Radiation Insulated Cargo Bays
- 12x Point Defence Laser Cannons
- 8x Mining Lasers
- 8x Deployable Solar Panel Arrays (Backup Power)
- 4x Industrial Tractor/Repulsor Arrays
- 2x Corvette Docking (Hull Mounted)
- 62,300 Metric Tonnes Cargo Capacity
- Molecular Furnaces - The Ventis possess two molecular forges, used to process raw materials brought in by Cargo or Mining Ships these are located on the spinal column between the two Corvette Docking Bays. The furnaces convert Ore and Raw Materials into Alloy Powder to be used by Fabricator Units.
- Ventis Advanced Fabricators - Logistically speaking the construction of Starbases is a complex affair, traditionally materials would be processed offsite meaning hundreds or sometimes thousands of Cargo Haulers are required to maintain a steady supply of material. The Ventis alleviates this by coming equipped with industrial fabricators capable of 3D Printing the most common Starbase materials. This allows Cargo and supply vessels to dedicate more Cargo Space to rarer essential materials speeding up production.
- Construction Drones - Construction Drones are equipped with Fabricators enabling them to 3D print material directly upon a Starbases skeleton frame. This also makes them excellent for automatons repair and maintenance work should a Starbase suffer significant damage as a result of battle or installer anomalies.
- X5 Tractor/Repulsor Beams - The Ventis has 8 Tractor and Repulsor Arrays, split equally across ventral and dorsal broadside, and starboard. The X5 is designed specifically for construction efforts, giving architects, and engineers higher degrees of precision assisted by onboard computer systems although it's unable to track small or fast-moving objects effectively.
- Mobile Manufactory - The Ventis can Construct and produce the most commonly used materials providing it has the necessary materials in its cargo holds.
- Alloy Powder Storage - Due to its Fabricators using primarily Alloy Powders it is capable of storing much greater quantities of raw materials.
- High Storage Capacity - Much of the ship is dedicated to Cargo storage, being insulated against radioactive materials it's capable of carrying most materials processed or otherwise.
- Auxiliary Ship - The expansive Cargo spaces and Drones allows the Ventis to play a support role to fleets, supplying them with Hardware and repairing Hull damage. Occasionally, the ship has been used to assist relief efforts by converting the Cargo Space into a field hospital.
- Standard Template Database - Like most Novean Technology ships equipped with Fabricators, the Ventis has access to Novean's Template Database. This Database contains instructions and blueprints necessary to fabricate the most basic tools and equipment, in the case of the Ventis it also includes instructions to create Hull Parts, Computer Components, Internal Components, Subsystem Components, and Civilian Grade Weapon Components. Owners may add additional components to this database however, such data isn't insured by Novean and bears no legal responsibility for any ramifications.
- Redundancy Systems - The Ship has two primary redundancy systems, the first is extendable solar arrays which provide enough power to sustain life support systems and a backup Hyperdrive should the primary drive fail.
WEAKNESSES
- Poor Armament - While the Hull can withstand punishment its lack of dedicated weapon systems makes the Ventis highly vulnerable to attacks, particularly by weapons designed to penetrate hulls.
- Civilian Ship - Current onboard architecture does not support capital or military-grade hardpoints, while the modification is possible it's often expensive to do so and would require removal of onboard molecular furnaces.
- Immobile - While deployed a significant amount of power is drawn to the Furnaces and Fabricators, resulting in engines being disabled. Spooling the engines can take up to 3 hours, or 1 hour in the case of emergencies.
- Support Fleet - This Capital Ship is most effective when deployed with a small support fleet, primarily consisting of Miners or Cargo vessels. Most civilian contractors using this ship will attach two Corvette Mining Ships or a Single Mining Ship and Cargo Hauler.
- Expensive - It's rare for any single faction to own a significant number of Ventis Class starships, maintenance and material costs are on the upper end for a Civilian Ship of its class primarily due to the technologies used.
Designed by Hawthorne Raschke an Architect of Novean Technologies, the Ventis is a state of the art civilian construction ship, designed to assist and lead efforts in the construction of new space stations the Ventis takes advantage of pre-existing and new manufacturing technologies to support the Rimward Trade Leagues expansion and exploration efforts.
Note that the Ventis' Blueprints may be purchased by Factions other than Rimward Trade League. Interested parties are encouraged to engage with Novean Consultants and Representatives.
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