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The Beyond Heroes Roleplaying Game Book XXVII: The Book of Spaceships

Writing and Design: Marco Ferraro

The Book of Powers Copyright © 2020 Marco FerraroAll Rights Reserved

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ContentsForeword 3Spaceship Designations 4The Galactic Federation of Planets 7The Tsaurid Empire 80The Sathar Empire Theocracy 93The Celestial Alliance 110Non Aligned 125The Starship Construction Guide 130Starship Combat 169

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ForewordThe Beyond Heroes Role Playing Game is based on a heavily revised derivative version of the rules system from Advanced Dungeons and Dragons 2nd edition. It also makes extensive use of the optional point buying system as presented in the AD&D Player’s Option Skills and Powers book. My primary goal was to make this system usable in any setting, from fantasy to pulp to superhero to science fiction.

A spacecraft is a vehicle, or machine designed to fly in outer space. Spacecraft are used for a variety of purposes, including communications, observation, navigation, space colonization, planetary exploration, combat, and transportation of lifeforms and cargo.

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Section 1: Spaceship DesignationsBattlecruisersThe battleship concept involves large, well armed and well-armoured starships of massive tonnage and capable of meeting almost any adversary. In a battleagainst a superior force, however, the battleship can flee using its own warp drives. The definition of a battleship is a ship which, due to its armament and protection, is capable of standing in the line of battle. When a battleship meets any lesser type of ship, its victory is almost guaranteed. When battleships on two sides meet, victory goes to the betterarmed, better armoured, and better directed ship.

CarriersAssault carriers serve as mobile bases for fighter squadrons. A carrier transports fighters to the scene of a battle, launches them, and recovers and re-arms fighters that survive the battle. Carriers are designed to carry large numbers of small combat craft, which in turn attack the enemy’s combatants or world surfaces. Carriers are used to defend fleets from enemy fighters. They can maintain a combat space patrol.

Colony VesselsColony ships carry more than enough equipment and colonists to set up a fledgling colony on a new planet. Colony vessels used a series of pods to transfer this equipment to the surface. Some types of colony ships can only be used once, as once colonization is complete, the colony ship itself will landon the planet to be dismantled and the materials used to construct the new colony's initial buildings.

Colony ships generally aren't very well armed, even if only because they tend to be outdated more often than not. They carry everything needed for a colony: equipment, construction materials, animal and plant specimens, living environs, and lots of colonists. A typical colony ship was unarmed and may be dismantled at its destination, in order to provide an initial material base for the construction of further colony installations.

DestroyersDestroyers are larger than heavy cruisersand a bit less manoeuvrable but with greater firepower. Their primary missionis to provide protection to other vessels.

DreadnaughtsA massive ship, usually the largest and most powerful ship in the fleet, bristling with big guns. The presence of just one of these in an area can influence strategic calculations.

EscortsAn escort is an often used term for any ships whose primary focus is on providing escort duty to either military or civilian vessels.

FightersFighters and bombers are small attack spaceships. They are fast and manoeuvrable but easy to destroy. Fighters can score hits on enemy minor combatants and degrade enemy escort strength. One squadron per escort is typical for massed volley fire. They can be used to finish weakened ships which have withdrawn from the line of battle for repairs. They can provide cover for boarding operations as well. They can provide close point defense by intercepting homing ordinance targeting

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friendly fleet assets. They are invaluable for planetary assaults and are critical for marines to survive. Close fighter supportallows assault capsules to land, supplies to arrive and wounded to be evacuated. Fighter strikes are used to smash hard targets so that marine forces can bypass centres of resistance and maintain an accelerated offensive tempo vital for their style of assault.

Freighters and LinersFreighters are civilian commercial ships with hulls designed for transport of bulk materials from one planet to the next. They often operate over well known, long establish routes. They are usually lightly armed, if at all.

A Liner is a civilian commercial ship designed for passenger transport. intended to carry both passengers and a small amount of freight.

FrigatesA Frigate is a class of ships smaller than a Cruiser and with even lighter armament. A Frigate's primary mission is a defensive role. Providing extra security for merchant ships against pirates and light raiders. The frigate generally mounts enough firepower to defeat most armed merchants, but not enough to threaten a Cruiser or similar warship. Unlike an Escort, which is expected to be able to at least assist in combat with larger warships, most frigates are not. Their ubiquity lends them to being applied to other missions, including piracy suppression, raiding, and ground support missions.

Heavy CruisersHeavy cruisers are among the slowest and least manoeuvrable starships. Heavy

cruisers are being phased out by some races in favour of modern battleships. In battle, Cruisers support and reinforce capital ships which are present and which form the main line of battle, generally from the flanks.

They also perform independent operations, often forming the centre of task forces which have no capital ships. Cruisers are also put to use as independent ships. Cruisers are more lightly armoured and less heavily armed than battleships. Cruisers are assigned tosupport battleships and carry combat to areas where a battleship is not considered necessary. Light CruisersLight cruisers tend to be fast and well-armed, but cannot absorb as much damage as a heavy cruiser or battleship. A light cruiser is as fast as a destroyer with the range of a heavy cruiser. They are not intended to last on the line of battle versus heavier ships. They are used to escort carriers, troop transports, tankers and logistical ships. They are also used to lead groups of destroyers. They scout ahead of main fleet elements and protect the flanks of large fleets.

ScoutsScouts have less firepower than an escortbut greater speed. They can also serve asrescue ships and combat vessels. Although armed their goals is to get information and not to fight.

ShuttlesShuttles are small ships that can land on the surface of a planet and take off again. They can fly into orbit around planets, fly between planets and in some cases between stars. Shuttles are the least expensive spaceships to build.

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Shuttles are used to transport passengers and supplies from starships or space stations to a planet's surface, and from planets to ships in orbit. Shuttles range in size from very small for smaller vessels to vessels capable of transportinghundreds for vessels with very large crews. The are usually streamlined for inatmosphere operations, and may have light armaments. This is particularly truefor ships operating in border areas, where they might fill a due role as an ad hoc assault transport.

Space StationsAlso known as orbital stations or orbital space stations, these are spacecraft capable of supporting a crew, which is designed to remain in space (most commonly as an artificial satellite in lowplanetary orbit) for an extended period of time and for other spacecraft to dock.

A city in space where people live and work, usually fixed in orbit around a planet or at a particular point in space. They have a tendency to be very large, sometimes housing an entire city. Many have adopted a wheel design for a centrifuge-based system of gravity (unless Artificial Gravity is employed), but this is not obligatory. If sufficiently large to support a sizable permanent population, a space-station may be referred to as an "orbital habitat" or "space colony". A space station is distinguished from other spacecraft used for human spaceflight by lack of major propulsion or landing systems. Instead, other vehicles transport people and cargoto and from the station.

Outposts can serve as fortresses defending planets and important areas ofspace.

Specialty VesselsThese are specialized vessels outfitted for either Medical, Survey or Repair work. This class includes three different types of ships; Medical, Survey and Repair.

TransportsAn Assault Transport is a combat lander whose primary roles are to suppress the enemy and to ferry troops, vehicles, and combat materiel from space to the surface. These vessels specialize in supporting ground operations, and usually are associated with the delivery of troops in combat zones. They also serve in other combat support roles including combat resupply, medivac, communications, and direct/indirect fire support.

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Section 2: The Galactic Federation of Planets

In the early years of the Galactic Fleet, their mission was purely exploration andnot military in any sense, except for weapons designed for defensive capabilities; until the retrofitting of most of their ships and the incorporation of the United Earth Military Command Operations, after the Sathar attack on various Federation ships.

Over time the Galactic Fleet adopted a more traditional military role and assumed its regular place as both the exploratory and the defensive arm of the Galactic Federation of Planets. It also handles scientific, and diplomatic missions, although its primary mandate remains peaceful exploration in the search for sentient life.

Fleet AcademyGalactic Fleet Academy is where recruits to Galactic Fleet's officer corps are trained. The Academy's motto is "Ex astris, scientia" – "From the stars, knowledge." The main campus of the Academy is located on or near Galactic Fleet headquarters on Earth, but there are also other campuses around the world. Admitted students undergo a four-year program of academics and training, after which they are typically commissioned as ensigns.

Fleet ColonialThe GFP Council has to grant permission before a formal settlement is established on any planet. Finding planets suitable for colonization and successfully placing settlers on them is the major goal of the Colonial section, usually implemented under the auspices of the Galactic Fleet. In interplanetary terms, a colony is a settlement on a planet of non-indigenous peoples, generally – though not always – on worlds devoid of native sentient life and where civilian outposts are established for agricultural or commercial purposes.

Within the GFP most colonies begin small, often consisting initially of only a few hundred settlers. Over time, some ofthese colonies expand and grow to support a significantly larger population.Sometimes, however, Colonial has to forcibly relocate settlers because of threats to the colonists' survival or because the GFP had surrendered controlof a colony planet.

Fleet CommandFleet Command is the headquarters/command centre of Galactic Fleet, with its main headquarters in Bern, Switzerland. They are responsible for planning defensive strategies, as well as engaging in weapons research and development.

Fleet Diplomatic CorpsThe Fleet Diplomatic Corps (sometimes referred to as the Fleet Diplomatic Service) is the division of the FederationDepartment of the Exterior which is responsible for negotiating treaties with foreign states and maintaining inter-staterelations and diplomacy within the GFP. It is composed of ambassadors, and executes the foreign policy set by the

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GFP President, GFP Council, and GFP Secretary of the Exterior. The Diplomatic Corps are widely considered to be obstinate and an impediment to the effective implementation of foreign policy by many in the GFP government and fleet. Nonetheless, its negotiating skills have proven invaluable in maintaining relatively good relations with many foreign states.

This division also grants diplomatic immunity for many ambassador-grade emissaries and dignitaries, including those of normally hostile governments conducting relevant business with the GFP. However, it is uncommon for military officers to be accorded immunity. A corollary to this immunity ensures safe passage within GFP space.

Fleet Engineering DivisionThe Galactic Fleet Engineering Division is tasked with solving specialized engineering problems. They have a galaxy-wide reputation, including amongthe GFPs' enemies as the undisputed masters of technological adaptation and modification.

Fleet Exploratory ServiceThe Galactic Fleet Deep Space Exploratory Corps is responsible for the charting and exploring of space in and out of GFP territory.

Fleet Judge Advocate GeneralThe Galactic Fleet Judge Advocate General (or JAG) is the branch charged with overseeing legal matters within Galactic Fleet. A Judge Advocate General (often shortened to JAG) within Starfleet was an officer who advised Starfleet on and administered courts martial, as well as overseeing other Starfleet legal matters and personnel.

Legal counsel within Starfleet reported to the senior JAG officer as part of the department known as the Judge Advocate General's Office (or simply the"Judge Advocate's Office").

Fleet Interstellar RescueA specialized small force within the fleetdedicated to emergency response anywhere within the galaxy. Detailed information can be found here. Last minute emergency rescue vehicles. With the GFP pushing further and further into the unknown and uncharted areas, the challenges of space exploration, energy development and scientific technology and superiority are equaled by the dangers that they face. To that end a special rescue force with their own specialized vehicles and equipment was created tasked with spearheading dangerous missions and answering last chance distress calls. Interstellar Rescue are ready to challenge the impossible, defy the most perilous odds and take untold risks in defence of the galaxy.

Fleet Marine CorpsThe Galactic Fleet Marine Corps is the branch of Galactic Fleet that is responsible for ground based military engagements, doing everything from storming beaches to storming planets and spacecraft.

Fleet MedicalFleet Medical is the medical branch of Galactic Fleet.

Fleet Security IntelligenceThis section is an intelligence agency of the Fleet. It is entrusted with foreign anddomestic espionage, counter-espionage, and state security.

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Fleet ShipyardsThe Galactic Fleet has multiple shipyards. On earth they are 12 with 1 inorbit. There are 2 on Luna, 12 on Mars, 1 on Phobos, 1 on Deimos, 10 on Venus,100 around Jupiter, 50 around Saturn, 10on Uranus, 1 on Miranda, 8 on Neptune, and 1 on Triton.

Galactic RangersAlongside the growth of human activities in space, criminal activities also grew, and the new colonies requireddefence against various threats. The Galactic Rangers were founded to cope with these tasks with their headquarters on Mars. The Metacyber Series-V Brain Implant, is the closest mankind will ever get to merging with cybernetics. It is a fifth generation implant first used by Metachannellers in the 21st century and enables a dramatic boost of innate abilities due to its unique conversion of bio-electrical power. So far it has provencompatible with all GFP member races and the organization has grown to 5000 rangers.

Their missions tend to require a level of administrative and technical skills that make them more akin to an auditor or investigator and a ranger, in providing knowledge and assistance to settlers whomay be in over their heads--and checking up on those who may be up to no good. What differentiates Rangers from Soldiers? Mainly, their M.O. is to see justice prevail, they're not looking to recoup a profit or corporate interests. Many times this mandate can even put them at odds with private sector objectives. This role often requires them to be equal parts spy, detective, and withmany skills obviously identical to the soldier. However, Rangers are much more like free-wheeling investigators

and independent marshals of the law andless so a straight-up fighting force.

Due to the varied nature of missions and sparse Ranger population for a given jurisdiction, they're used to working soloor in small groups. While they can operate in a larger force, they typically are assigned to smaller task forces (as the only Ranger) or partnered with someone who complements—rather thanmirrors—their own abilities. Galactic Rangers are highly skilled, expertly trained, and well-equipped marshals of justice who operate in outer space and non-terrestrial bodies. They are deputized by the local/ruling space authority to perform a wide range of duties including: law enforcement, investigation, search and reconnaissance,rescue and/or retrieval, a variety of high-risk, tactical missions, and more.

Galactic Rangers also have full knowledge of the ruling galactic authority's government structure, function, and related protocols. The psychological profile of Rangers is typically self-determined individuals who would rather work independently orin a pinch give orders, rather than take them. Their tactical training and firmly, unflagging self-confidence, and belief that their appointed task is for the greatergood, affords the Rangers an added benefit of personal integrity.

Legion of Galactic GuardiansIn the 26th century, the galaxy is a crowded place. There are thousands of inhabited worlds and intelligent species, and very few of them get along with each other. However the Galactic Federation of Planets believe that a united galaxy is the best solution for everybody. Founded in 2307 its initial

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purpose was to aid in the then war against the Tsaurid Empire. After the war ended it was retasked to handle conflicts between systems, and defeat meta powered enemies. Membership fluctuates but there are currently about 30 members. The Legion has its own small fleet (currently about 5) of specially built light cruisers, known as Legion cruisers. Whenever new technology is created for the fleet the Legion vessels are among the first to be upgraded.

Main FleetThe Main Fleet consists of all the starships of the GF fighting forces. Its mission objectives are to transport smaller vehicles and troops to the battle zone as quickly as possible, to engage enemy starships in battle, and to act as command platforms for mecha and troops operating in the battle theatre.

The Main Fleet is divided into 10 Command Fleets each consisting of a Battlecruiser as flagship to approximately 1000 starships. Each Command Fleet is divided into two Tactical Fleets each under the command of a Destroyer. Tactical Fleets consist of 500 starships. Light or Heavy Cruisers are in charge of mission specific Task Forces within the Tactical Fleets. Each Task Force consists of 100 starships.

The Command Fleets are rarely called together unless a large-scale military operation (such as an all out assault on an enemy race during a war) or an extreme emergency arises. Otherwise ships within the fleet can perform a widevariety of specific missions within a sector of space, within a solar system, or in orbit of or on the surface of a planet.

Arbites

Type: Repair Class

Crew: 5 + 400

A/DF: 2; MR: 3; DCR: 4800

Atmosphere flight speed: Mach 12; Space flight speed: 350 million kph; Max Warp: 5

Length: 600 metres

Weight: 550 tons

Armour: CrystallionMain Body: 24,000 HPs

Drive:Maneuvering ThrustersSolar Cells EngineImpulse DriveWarp Drive V

Equipment:Personal Transporter x6Cargo Transporter x10Specialized Repair Factories x6

Defenses:ChaffEnergy ScreenKinetic Screen

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Weapon Systems:Particle Cannon: 1 on top, underneath, and per side for 4 total each with 360 rotationPlasma Torpedo: 1 forward launcher

Cargo:10 Harrier Class Shuttles2 Eagle Class Shuttles

Basically a mobile shipyard these carry large quantities of spare parts, raw materials to manufacture spare parts and trained personnel to handle the actual repairs. The main purpose is to support afleet away from its base by allowing for more intensive repairs to be done on the spot rather than requiring a ship to returnto base and in extreme cases patching upa badly damaged ship enough for it to get back to base rather than having to be scuttled.

Archangel

Type: Battlecruiser Class

Year entered service: 2499

Crew: 15 + 400

A/DF: 2; MR: 1; DCR: 8000

Atmosphere flight speed: Mach 14Space flight speed: 380 million kphMax Warp: 15

Length: 1000 metres

Weight: 90,000 tons

Armour: CrystallionMain Body: 40,000 HPsArms: 25,000 HPs each

Drive:Maneuvering ThrustersSolar Cells EngineImpulse DriveWarp Drive XV

Equipment:Personal Transporter x10Cargo Transporter x10

Defences:ChaffEnergy ScreenKinetic ScreenICMs: 50 per sidePoint Defence Guns: 50 per side

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Weapon Systems:Meson Battery: 14 forwardKinetic Lance: 14 forwardPhaser Flare: 30 forward launchers

Cargo:24 Harrier Class Shuttles14 Hawk Class Shuttles12 Falcon Class Shuttles8 Eagle Class Shuttles

Arsenal

Type: Dreadnaught Class


Crew: 30 + 300

A/DF: 2; MR: 2; DCR: 7000


Length: 875 metres

Weight: 40,000 tons


Drive:Maneuvering ThrustersSolar Cells EngineImpulse DriveWarp Drive IX


Defences:ChaffEnergy ScreenKinetic Screen

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ICMs: 40 per sidePoint Defence Guns: 40 per side

Weapon Systems:Meson Battery: 6 per sideRail Gun V: 12 forwardPhaser Flare: 8 forward launchers, 6 per side, 2 rear


Avenger

Type: Heavy Cruiser Class


Crew: 12 + 100

A/DF: 3; MR: 2; DCR: 5200

Atmosphere flight speed: Mach 10 Space flight speed: 300 million kph Max Warp: 7

Length: 650 metres

Weight: 25,000 tons

Armour: CrystallionPilot's Cockpit: 19,000 HPsMain Body: 26,000 HPs

Drive:Maneuvering ThrustersSolar Cells EngineImpulse DriveWarp Drive VII



Weapon Systems:Plasma Cannon: 8 forward

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Rail Gun V: 8 forwardPlasma Torpedo: 6 forward launchers, 3 per side

Cargo:10 Harrier Class Shuttles6 Hawk Class Shuttles

AVT-1

Type: Aerospace Variable Transformable Fighter Class


Crew: 1 +1

A/DF: 5; MR: 5; DCR: 160

Speeds:Running, Soldier Configuration: 192 kphLeaping, Soldier Configuration: 15 metres high or 21 metres long without thrusters.Flying, Gerwalk/Soldier Configuration: Mach One maximum speed limit in an Earth-like atmosphere. Can also hover inplace indefinitely.Flying, Fighter Configuration: Atmosphere flight speed: Mach 18 Space flight speed: 450 million kph Max Warp: 1

Height:14.54 metres in soldier configuration.8 metres in gerwalk configuration.3.94 metres in fighter configuration.

Width:6.5 metres at shoulders in soldier configuration.14.89 metres in gerwalk or fighter configuration with wings at maximum extension.

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Length:4.47 metres in soldier configuration.13.03 metres in gerwalk configuration.18.62 metres in fighter configuration.

Weight: 9 tons

Armour: CrystallionWings (2): 300 HPs eachPilot's Cockpit: 350 HPs (in an emergency the cockpit can be used as an escape pod)Main Body: 400 HPsHead: 125Hands: (2) 75 eachArms: (2) 130 eachShoulders: (2) 150 eachLegs and Thrusters: (2) 250 eachGunpod: 150

Drive:Maneuvering ThrustersSolar Cells EngineImpulse DriveWarp Drive I

Defences:ChaffEnergy Screen

Weapon Systems:Lasersonic: 2 forward in the nose of the cockpit.

2 forward mounted in the wings of the AVT, near the base of the wing where it connects to the main body. These lasers can be fired in any mode (the beams exitthe hip-mounted wing units in soldier mode) but can only be aimed along the front arc of the mecha (max angle is about 45 degrees in any direction from the nose). 1 mounted on the head of the mecha in soldier mode, and is located in the central dorsal section of the main body pointed rearward in fighter and

gerwalk modes. The laser can only fire to the rear of the fighter in these modes; it cannot be turned to fire along another arc.

Assault Missiles: 10 per wing. Each leg of the AVT contains an enclosed missile bay which holds 5 missiles each.

Gunpod: The main weapon of the AVT-1 is the new Gallant Gun Pod which is mounted on a special hardpoint below the AVT in fighter mode, and is hand-held in gerwalk and soldier modes. It uses clips of ammo with 2 spare clips mounted on the back of the AVT's bulletproof shield; replacing a clip takes two melee actions and can only bedone in Gerwalk or Soldier mode. The gunpod does 4D6 for a short burst, D6x10 for a long burst, or 2D6x10 for a full melee burst. Each clip holds 400 rounds, equal to 40 short bursts, 20 long bursts, or 10 full melee bursts

The AVT-1 was designed and built during the Federation's war with the Celestial Alliance and proved invaluablein deep strike missions on shipyards. The AVT was plagued with problems and mishaps throughout the course of its testing. Due to difficulties in controlling such a powerful variable fighter, the prototype was damaged several times and several test pilots were killed during the early trials of the aircraft. Eventually these problems were overcome and the AVT-1 has enjoyed a long and successful career.

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AVT-2

Type: Aerospace Variable Transformable Fighter Class


Crew: 1 +1

A/DF: 5; MR: 5; DCR: 160

Speeds:Running, Soldier Configuration: 192 kphLeaping, Soldier Configuration: 15 metres high or 21 metres long without thrusters.Flying, Gerwalk/Soldier Configuration: Mach One maximum speed limit in an Earth-like atmosphere. Can also hover inplace indefinitely.Flying, Fighter Configuration: Atmosphere flight speed: Mach 18 Space flight speed: 450 million kph Max Warp: 1

Height:14 metres in soldier configuration.7.3 metres in gerwalk configuration.5.2 metres in fighter configuration.

Width:8.5 metres at shoulders in soldier configuration.8.5 metres in gerwalk or fighter configuration with wings at maximum extension.

Length:4.9 metres in soldier configuration.

8.58 metres in gerwalk configuration.15.8 metres in fighter configuration.

Weight: 10 tons

Armour: CrystallionWings (2): 325 HPs eachPilot's Cockpit: 375 HPs (in an emergency the cockpit can be used as an escape pod)Main Body: 425 HPsHead: 150Hands: (2) 100 eachArms: (2) 155 eachShoulders: (2) 175 eachLegs and Thrusters: (2) 275 eachRail Gun Rifle: 175



Weapon Systems:Lasersonic: 2 forward in the nose of the cockpit.

2 forward behind the shoulders on either side of the head when in soldier mode, but located behind and above the cockpitwhilst in fighter or gerwalk modes. Theycan be fired in any mode, but are fixed forward in gerwalk and fighter modes. Only in the soldier configuration can the pulse lasers rotate 360 degrees and pointup or down 45 degrees. Each can be operated individually or in tandem.

2 mounted on each side of the hips whenin soldier configuration, and fixed forward in fighter and gerwalk modes.

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Assault Missiles: 10 per wing. Each leg of the AVT contains an enclosed missile bay which holds 6 missiles each.

Rifle: The main weapon of the AVT-2 isthe new Rail Gun Rifle which is mounted on a special hardpoint below the AVT in fighter mode, and is hand-held in gerwalk and soldier modes. It uses clips of ammo with 2 spare clips mounted on the back of the AVT's bulletproof shield; replacing a clip takes two melee actions and can only be done in Gerwalk or Soldier mode. The gunpoddoes 4D6 +4 for a short burst, D6x10 +6for a long burst, or 2D6x10 +12 for a full melee burst. Each clip holds 400 rounds, equal to 40 short bursts, 20 long bursts, or 10 full melee bursts

The AVT-2 is a heavily armed, and transformable fighter that was pressed into service by the Federation as the older, standard AVT-1 fighters were being lost in severe numbers. The initial fighters were used it so well in defending an outpost that hardly any Arcturan fighters could get to the ships in the AVT-2’s vicinity.

Babylon

Type: Space Station Class


Crew: 200 + 40,000

A/DF: 0; MR: 0; DCR: 20,000

Atmosphere flight speed: 0Space flight speed: 0Max Warp: 1

Length: 10 kilometres

Weight: 15,000,000 tons

Armour: CrystallionMain Body: 400,000 HPsRing: 300,000 HPs

Drive:Maneuvering ThrustersSolar Cells EngineWarp Drive I (emergency use only)

Equipment:Personal Transporter x400Cargo Transporter x400City HabitatVarious emergency equipment and vehiclesDefences:

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ChaffEnergy ScreenKinetic ScreenICMs: 100 total spread around the ringPoint Defence Guns: 100 total spread around the ring

Cargo:150 Harrier Class Shuttles100 Hawk Class Shuttles75 Falcon Class Shuttles30 Eagle Class Shuttles10 Sidewinder Fighters

Colonial

Type: Carrier Class


Crew: 50 + 10,000

A/DF: 1; MR: 1; DCR: 8000


Length: 400 metres

Weight: 100,000 tons


Drive:Maneuvering ThrustersSolar Cells EngineImpulse DriveWarp Drive XI



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ICMs: 15 per side, 15 above, 15 belowPoint Defence Guns: 15 per side, 15 above, 15 below

Weapon Systems:Meson Battery: 2 forwardPhaser Flare: 2 forward launchers, 2 per side

Cargo:The 4 docking bays on top each hold up to 95 crafts of 10 metres size or the equivalent.

This is the Carrier class used mainly by the colonial arm of the navy and attached to colony planets.

Convoy

Type: Aerospace Transport Class


Crew: 4 + 2000

A/DF: 2; MR: 3; DCR: 1600


Length: 200 metres

Weight: 750 tons

Armour: CrystallionPilot's Cockpit: 6000 HPs (in an emergency the cockpit can be used as an escape pod)Main Body: 8000 HPsWings (2): 5000 HPs each

Drive:Maneuvering ThrustersSolar Cells EngineImpulse DriveWarp Drive II


Weapon Systems:Electron Torpedo: 4 forward launchersProton Battery: 1 on top with 360 rotation (with 4 firing points)

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Cargo:Up to 180 crafts of 10 metres size or the equivalent.

Dauntless



Crew: 3 + 100

A/DF: 2; MR: 3; DCR: 800


Length: 100 metres

Weight: 550 tons

Armour: CrystallionPilot's Cockpit: 2000 HPs (in an emergency the cockpit can be used as an escape pod)Main Body: 4000 HPsWings (2): 3000 HPs each



Weapon Systems:Assault Missiles: 3 per wingElectron Battery: 1 on top with 360 rotation

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Deep Space Defence Platform

Type: Space Fortress Class


Crew: 100 + 20,000

A/DF: 0; MR: 0; DCR: 40,000

Atmosphere flight speed: 0; Space flight speed: 0; Max Warp: 1





Equipment:Personal Transporter x250Cargo Transporter x250Office FacilitiesDocking Bays

Defences:ChaffEnergy ScreenKinetic ScreenICMs: 850 total spread around the fortressPoint Defence Guns: 850 total spread around the fortress

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Weapon Systems:Meson Battery: 120 total spread around the fortressKinetic Lance: 120 total spread around the fortressPhaser Flare: 100 launchers total spread around the fortress


One Light Cruiser is permanently assigned to each fortress, docked outside.

Defender

Type: Escort Class


Crew: 7 + 75

A/DF: 4; MR: 4; DCR: 2800


Length: 350 metres

Weight: 8,000 tons

Armour: CrystallionWings (2): 6000 HPs eachPilot's Cockpit: 10,000 HPsMain Body: 14,000 HPs



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Weapon Systems:Proton Battery: 6 forwardRail Gun V: 4 forwardProton Torpedo: 2 forward launchers, 2 rear

Defiant



Crew: 25 + 400

A/DF: 2; MR: 2; DCR: 9600


Length: 1200 metres


Armour: CrystallionMain Body: 48,000 HPsRing: 55,000 HPs

Drive:Maneuvering ThrustersSolar Cells EngineImpulse DriveWarp Drive XI



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Kinetic ScreenICMs: 100 total spread around the ringPoint Defence Guns: 100 total spread around the ring

Weapon Systems:Meson Battery: 14 forwardKinetic Lance: 14 forwardPhaser Flare: 30 total launchers spread around the ring facing outward


Destiny

Type: Colony Class


Crew: 200 + 300,000

A/DF: 1; MR: 1; DCR: 150,000




Armour: CrystallionMain Body: 3,000,000 HPsWing Panels: 500,000 HPs


Equipment:Personal Transporter x300Cargo Transporter x300Terraforming equipmentVarious construction equipment and vehicles

Defences:ChaffEnergy ScreenKinetic ScreenICMs: 750 total spread around the ship

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Point Defence Guns: 750 total spread around the ship


Dreadfire



Crew: 12 + 100

A/DF: 3; MR: 2; DCR: 5600


Length: 700 metres

Weight: 30,000 tons





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Weapon Systems:Plasma Cannon: 8 forwardRail Gun V: 8 forwardPlasma Torpedo: 6 forward launchers, 3 per side


Emperor

Type: Aerospace Liner Class


Crew: 9 + 1400

A/DF: 2; MR: 3; DCR: 900


Length: 150 metres

Weight: 800 tons

Armour: Composite AlloyMain Body: 4500 HPs


Defences:ChaffNavigation Screen


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Empress



Crew: 3 + 700

A/DF: 2; MR: 3; DCR: 450


Length: 75 metres

Weight: 500 tons





Enterprise

Type: Carrier


Crew: 50 + 16,000

A/DF: 1; MR: 1; DCR: 10,000


Length: 500 metres



Drive:Maneuvering ThrustersSolar Cells EngineImpulse DriveWarp Drive XII


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Defences:ChaffEnergy ScreenKinetic ScreenICMs: 10 per side, 25 above, 25 belowPoint Defence Guns: 10 per side, 25 above, 25 below

Weapon Systems:Meson Battery: 3 forwardPhaser Flare: 2 forward launcher, 1 rear

Cargo:The 2 docking bays on top each hold up to 240 crafts of 10 metres size or the equivalent.

Falcon

Type: Aerospace Freighter Class


Crew: 2 + 20

A/DF: 2; MR: 3; DCR: 180


Length: 30 metres

Weight: 300 tons

Armour: Composite AlloyPilot's Cockpit: 600 HPsMain Body: 900 HPs


Defences:ChaffEnergy Screen or Kinetic Screen

Weapon Systems:Rail Gun III: 1 on top and underneath, each with 360 rotation


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Gladius

Type: Light Cruiser


Crew: 8 + 70

A/DF: 3; MR: 3; DCR: 4600


Length: 575 metres

Weight: 20,000 tons


Drive:Maneuvering ThrustersSolar Cells EngineImpulse DriveWarp Drive VI



Weapon Systems:Particle Cannon: 4 forward, 2 rearRail Gun V: 6 forwardPlasma Torpedo: 4 forward launchers, 2 per side, 2 rear

Cargo:10 Harrier Class Shuttles

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Guardian

Type: Escort Class


Crew: 7 + 70

A/DF: 4; MR: 4; DCR: 3200


Length: 400 metres

Weight: 10,000 tons





Kinetic ScreenICMs: 10 per sidePoint Defence Guns: 10 per side

Weapon Systems:Proton Battery: 2 forward, 1 per side, 2 rearRail Gun V: 4 per sideProton Torpedo: 1 forward launcher, 1 rear

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Hammer

Type: Light Cruiser


Crew: 8 + 70

A/DF: 3; MR: 3; DCR: 4400


Length: 550 metres

Weight: 19,000 tons




Defences:Chaff

Energy ScreenKinetic ScreenICMs: 20 per sidePoint Defence Guns: 20 per side

Weapon Systems:Particle Cannon: 6 forwardRail Gun V: 6 forwardPlasma Torpedo: 2 forward launchers, 3 per side, 2 rear


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Hauler



Crew: 3 + 50

A/DF: 2; MR: 3; DCR: 450


Length: 75 metres

Weight: 600 tons




Weapon Systems:

Rail Gun III: 1 per side, each with 360 rotation


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Haven



Crew: 300 + 90,000

A/DF: 0; MR: 0; DCR: 50,000

Atmosphere flight speed: 0; Space flight speed: 0; Max Warp: 1



Armour: CrystallionMain Body: 1,000,000 HPsRing: 750,000 HPs


Equipment:Personal Transporter x800Cargo Transporter x800City Habitat

Various emergency equipment and vehicles

Defences:ChaffEnergy ScreenKinetic ScreenICMs: 250 total spread around the ringPoint Defence Guns: 250 total spread around the ring


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Hermes



Crew: 5 + 4000

A/DF: 2; MR: 3; DCR: 3200


Length: 400 metres

Weight: 850 tons

Armour: CrystallionPilot's Cockpit: 10,000 HPs (in an emergency the cockpit can be used as an escape pod)Main Body: 16,000 HPs



Defences:

ChaffEnergy ScreenKinetic ScreenICMs: 4 per sidePoint Defence Guns: 4 per side

Weapon Systems:Electron Torpedo: 2 forward launchers, 1 per side, 1 rearDisruptor Battery: 2 on top with 360 rotation (with 2 firing points)


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Interstellar Rescue

The team's headquarters is on an island near Vanuatu. Its main building is a hugepyramid containing an entire city inside known as the Arcology. A space station in orbit is dedicated for use by IR and monitors mayday calls. This is made easier by a well maintained series of communications array platforms, which utilize hyper-subspace technology to greatly reduce the time it would normally take for a message to reach its destination. The arrays make use of cosmic field collector and transmitter hardware. The arrays are visited regularly by fleet engineers for periodic maintenance or upgrades. The central faceted dish and three outer articulated antenna paddles can bore deep through subspace to pick up faint whispers of signals that might normally have been considered lost through energy dissipation over tens of thousands of light-years. The longer, multi-panel collectors comprise the omnidirectional detector system, which tells the array to slew around to maximize signal energy input. Different energy levels can be focused by the dish into a mobile feed horn "cab" riding hundreds or even thousands of meters away from its docking base. The cab contains banks of subspace preprocessors running at FTL speeds and can transmit preliminary results to the array's main computers via

the short-range link or directly to earth by way of standard subspace radio.

Firebird 1

Type: Rescue Class

Crew: 1 + 20

A/DF: 5; MR: 4; DCR: 496

Atmosphere flight speed: Mach 22; Space flight speed: 75 million kph

Length: 62 metres

Weight: 125 tons

Armour: CrystallionWings (2): 1800 HPs eachPilot's Cockpit: 1150 HPs (in an emergency the cockpit can be used as an escape pod)Main Body: 2480 HPs

Drive:Fusion EngineManeuvering ThrustersSolar Cells EngineDefences:Chaff

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Energy Screen

Weapon Systems:Electron Battery: 1 forwardElectron Torpedo: 1 forward launcher

Cargo:Firebird 1AFirebird 1B

A sleek, hypersonic rocket plane used for fast response, rescue zone reconnaissance, and as a mobile control base. Firebird 1 is endowed with VTOL capabilities and can reach anywhere on Earth within an hour's flight if a great circle route can be flown. It also carries Firebirds 1A and 1B.

Firebird 1A

Type: Rescue Class

Crew: 1

A/DF: 5; MR: 5; DCR: 96

Atmosphere flight speed: Mach 5; Spaceflight speed: 75 million kph

Length: 12 metresWeight: 5 tons

Armour: CrystallionWings (2): 180 HPs each

Pilot's Cockpit: 240 HPs (in an emergency the cockpit can be used as an escape pod)Main Body: 480 HPs

Drive:Fusion EngineManeuvering ThrustersSolar Cells Engine

Equipment:Portable rescue equipment for human use.


Weapon Systems:Lasersonic: 1 forward

Firebird 1A is a one-man fast interceptoraircraft which is stored in the left sectionof Firebird 1.

Firebird 1B

Type: Rescue Class

Crew: 1 + 10

A/DF: 3; MR: 3; DCR: 120

Atmosphere flight speed: Mach 2; Spaceflight speed: 75 million kph

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Length: 15 metres

Weight: 9 tons



Equipment:2 biobeds


Weapon Systems:None

Cargo:None

Firebird 1B is a shuttle size craft which is stored in the right section of Firebird 1. Its main purpose is the emergency airlift of injured people.

Firebird 2

Type: Rescue Class

Crew: 1 + 50

A/DF: 4; MR: 2; DCR: 664


Length: 140 metres

Weight: 193 tons

Armour: CrystallionEngines (4): 2800 HPs eachPilot's Cockpit: 2150 HPs (in an emergency the cockpit can be used as an escape pod)Main Body: 3320 HPs


Equipment:A Hauser cable rocket launcher consisting of two electromagnetic grabs used to slow down fast moving objects.A three pronged electromagnetic grab used to move small stationary objects.A three pronged claw used to carry smallobjects away from the danger zone.A grappler device used to clear debris from a disaster area.A small circular electromagnetic grab used to move awkwardly shaped objects such as satellite dishes.

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Weapon Systems:Electron Battery: 4 forward, 1 on top, underneath and each sideElectron Torpedo: 1 forward launcher

Cargo:Detachable cargo pod which can carry up to 300 tonnage.

Firebird 2 is a large cargo hauler identical which stores the smaller interchangeable vehicles inside its cargo pods. Pods are used for large vehicles and are carried at the rear of the vehicle between the engines, with FB-2 landing vertically when carrying a pod. Firebird 2 is Interstellar Rescue's heavy-duty transporter aircraft which carries rescue equipment to the danger zone. If necessary Firebird 4 can also be carried in the pod.

Firebird 6

Type: Rescue Class

Crew: 1 + 20

A/DF: 4; MR: 4; DCR: 96

Land speed: 120 kph; underwater speed: 70 kph

Length: 6 metres

Weight: 30 tons

Armour: CrystallionDrill: 700 HPsMain Body: 480 HPs


Equipment:A high-speed, drill capable of boring through even the hardest rock to rescue individuals trapped underground. Due to an inbuilt thermal-imaging system in its drill bit, the Mole can be operated with acute precision to ensure that buried individuals are not endangered from rockfalls caused by drill movement despite the fact that the drill screw rotates in the wrong direction.

Defences:ChaffKinetic Screen

Weapon Systems:Lasersonic: 1 on top and underneath, both with 360 rotation

Cargo:None

Firebird 6 is a large ground-tunnelling vehicle which is carried into missions byFB-2. It is capable of operating underwater. Caterpillar tracks on both sides enable it to return to the surface.

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Firebird 7

Type: Rescue Class

Crew: 1 + 20

A/DF: 4; MR: 4; DCR: 120

Land speed: 100 kph; underwater speed: 40 kph

Length: 15 metres

Weight: 75 tons

Armour: CrystallionDozer Blade: 300 HPsMain Body: 600 HPs

Drive:Fusion EngineManeuvering ThrustersSolar Cells EngineEquipment:Dozer Blade for clearing obstructions.2 forward cannons which can fire shells to extinguish fires at their source. A rear gun can also be used to extinguish fires using foam or water.Elevator platform can extend and support up to 300 tonnage.


Weapon Systems:Electron Battery: 1 on each side with 360 rotation

Cargo:None

Firebird 7 is a bulldozer-like vehicle which can move extremely heavy weights with an extending platform, much like an elevator car. It is also capable of operating underwater. It is also fire-proof used for demolition and fire fighting work.

Firebird 3

Type: Rescue Class

Crew: 2 + 80

A/DF: 4; MR: 2; DCR: 664


Length: 440 metres retracted/570 metres with vanes extended

Weight: 7250 tons

Armour: CrystallionEngines (4): 2800 HPs eachPilot's Cockpit: 2150 HPs (in an emergency the cockpit can be used as an escape pod)Main Body: 3320 HPs

Drive:Impulse EngineManeuvering Thrusters

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Solar Cells EngineWarp Engine X


Weapon Systems:Electron Battery: 4 forward, 1 on top, underneath and each side, all with 360 rotationElectron Torpedo: 1 forward launcher

Cargo:Usually Firebird 1, 2, 4 and their equipment.

Firebird 3 is a huge spacecraft which is bigger than any other Firebird bar only FB-5, where it spends most of its time docked. FB-3 is used for extended operations away from Earth and can store all of the other Firebirds (apart from FB-5) inside it. It can quickly reachmost of the planets within the GFP.

Firebird 4

Type: Rescue Class

Crew: 1 + 20

A/DF: 4; MR: 2; DCR: 360

Ocean speed: 96 knots on surface/120 knots underwater with a depth of 5 kms

Length: 45 metres

Weight: 125 tons

Armour: CrystallionTower: 1150 HPs (in an emergency the cockpit can be used as an escape pod)Main Body: 1800 HPs



Weapon Systems:Electron Battery: 1 on top and underneath, both with 360 rotationTorpedo: 4 forward launchers

Cargo:Firebird 4AFirebird 4BFirebird 4 is a deep sea rescue submarinewhich usually makes its way to the disaster area after being directly launched from home base. It is fitted with an adjustable searchlight which can be raised or lowered to reveal a variety of rescue instruments, such as cutting lasers, a pair of deployable grapple arms,electromagnets, demolition rockets and battering rams, which can be extended from the nose section. It also carries Firebirds 4A and 4B.

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Firebird 4A

Name: Firebird 4A Mini Sub

Type: Rescue Class

Crew: 1 + 2

A/DF: 4; MR: 4; DCR: 72

Underwater speed: 60 knots with a depthof 5 kms

Length: 9 metres

Weight: 20 tons



Equipment:Adjustable searchlight, cutting lasers, a pair of deployable grapple arms, electromagnets, demolition rockets and battering rams.


Weapon Systems:None

Cargo:None

Firebird 4A is a smaller submarine which is carried inside FB-4 and deployed to reach places too small for FB-4 to travel.

Firebird 4B

Name: Firebird 4B Bathyscape

Type: Rescue Class

Crew: 1 + 4A/DF: 4; MR: 4; DCR: 96

Underwater speed: 50 knots with a depthof 15 kms

Length: 12 metres

Weight: 5.5 tons


Drive:Fusion Engine

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Maneuvering ThrustersSolar Cells Engine

Equipment:Adjustable searchlight, cutting lasers, 4 deployable grapple arms, electromagnets, and demolition rockets.


Weapon Systems:None

Cargo:None

Firebird 4B is a deep-water Bathyscaphecapable of travelling far below crush depth, carried aboard FB-4.

Firebird 5


Crew: 50 + 5000

A/DF: 1; MR: 1; DCR: 40,000

Atmosphere flight speed: 0; Space flight speed: 0



Armour: CrystallionMain Body: 200,000 HPsTowers: 150,000 HPs

Drive:Maneuvering ThrustersSolar Cells EngineFusion Engine

Equipment:Personal Transporter x150Cargo Transporter x150Various emergency equipment and vehicles

Defences:ChaffEnergy ScreenKinetic ScreenICMs: 100 total spread around the ringPoint Defence Guns: 100 total spread around the ring


Firebird 5 is the largest Firebird, a massive space station manned by hundreds of IR personnel, monitoring allbroadcasts around the galaxy for calls for help and also manages communications within Interstellar Rescue. It is in a geosynchronous orbit, 36,000 kms above the Pacific Ocean. It features artificial gravity, a holographic computer system, is equipped with almost completely automated onboard systems, allowing the entire station to be

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run by a single crew member in a catastrophic emergency. Firebird 5 is surveillance and data technology is far advanced and able to access almost any kind of digital information that is not secured.

Katana

Type: Light Cruiser


Crew: 8 + 70

A/DF: 3; MR: 3; DCR: 4200


Length: 525 metres

Weight: 18,000 tons





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Weapon Systems:Particle Cannon: 3 forward, 2 per side, 1 rearRail Gun V: 6 forwardPlasma Torpedo: 2 forward launchers, 3 per side, 2 rear


Knighthawk

Type: Destroyer Class


Crew: 15 + 150

A/DF: 2; MR: 2; DCR: 6000


Length: 750 metres

Weight: 30,000 tons


Drive:Maneuvering ThrustersSolar Cells EngineImpulse DriveWarp Drive VIII



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Weapon Systems:Thorium Cannon: 10 forwardRail Gun V: 10 forwardPlasma Torpedo: 6 forward launchers, 4 per side, 2 rear

Cargo:12 Harrier Class Shuttles8 Hawk Class Shuttles4 Falcon Class Shuttles

Legion Cruiser

Type: Light Cruiser


Crew: 8 + 70

A/DF: 3; MR: 3; DCR: 4800


Length: 600 metres

Weight: 20,000 tons

Armour: CrystallionFront Saucer: 15,000 HPsMain Body: 24,000 HPsWings (2): 12,000 HPs each




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ICMs: 25 per sidePoint Defence Guns: 25 per side

Weapon Systems:Plasma Cannon: 4 forward on saucer, 1 per side on saucerPlasma Torpedo: 2 forward launchers, 1 rear

Cargo:6 Eagle Class Shuttles

This class of light cruiser is used exclusively by the Legion of Galactic Guardians as their main transport.

Legionnaire

Type: Aerospace Fighter Class


Crew: 1

A/DF: 5; MR: 5; DCR: 80


Length: 10 metres

Weight: 19 tons




Weapon Systems:Lasersonic: 2 forwardAssault Missiles: 6 per wing

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The Legionnaire is a highly mobile interceptor and attack fighter. It is intended for assault missions and when used in a squadron formation is effectivein the role of anti-Transport.

Libris

Type: Survey Class

Crew: 3 + 400

A/DF: 2; MR: 3; DCR: 3360


Length: 420 metres

Weight: 550 tons



Equipment:Personal Transporter x5Cargo Transporter x5Specialized Biological Laboratories x6


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Weapon Systems:Electron Battery: 1 on top, underneath, and per side for 4 total each with 360 rotationElectron Torpedo: 1 forward launcher


Survey ships are specialized starships that are used for scientific research missions, such as observing the collapse of a star, mapping newly discovered planets and nebulae, or simply being an isolated location for hazardous experiments. Most science vessels are not designed for long term missions. A science vessel (or research vessel) is a limited-role starship. They are not well armed, but instead carries laboratories, advanced sensors, and in some cases, advanced shields.

They spend a great deal of their time exploring uncharted and unexplored areas of space that have not been claimed by any known race. As this is the case, survey ships are often the first class of Federation vessel an alien race might come into contact with. This privilege and burden of first contact is not taken lightly and, as the slightest misinterpreted action can result in tragedy, the crews and commanding officers of these ships are extremely wellversed in first-contact procedures.

They are equipped with the latest in sensor and communications technology, allowing greater ease in contacting and communicating with different alien species. And can chart and explore entireplanets within a few short weeks, laying the foundation for a more detailed expedition.

Lightning



Crew: 1

A/DF: 5; MR: 5; DCR: 80


Length: 10 metres

Weight: 16 tons





Perhaps the most outstanding aspect of the Lightning Fighter's design is its

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compatibility with the Thunder Bomber. The Lightning can attach itself to the larger Thunder, becoming a larger, faster, more formidable war machine. The two vessels can separate from one another at any time. The effect is that one large aircraft can separate and become two separate and incredibly powerful fighting planes.

Maelstrom

Type: Aerospace Bomber Class


Crew: 2

A/DF: 5; MR: 4; DCR: 152

Atmosphere flight speed: Mach 14 Space flight speed: 380 million kphMax Warp: 1

Length: 19 metres

Weight: 22 tons




Weapon Systems:Lasersonic: 4 forwardIon Cannons: 1 per wing, forwardAssault Missiles: 6 per wingBomb Dispenser: 20 Plasma Bombs

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The Maelstrom debut as the heaviest Aerospace Bomber ever produced, a devastating missile boat for the Galactic Fleet. While not as manoeuvrable as other fighters it more than compensates with greater armour and a staggering array of weaponry.

Medicus

Type: Medical Class

Crew: 3 + 1000

A/DF: 2; MR: 3; DCR: 3200


Length: 400 metres

Weight: 550 tons



Equipment:Personal Transporter x7Cargo Transporter x4Specialized Medical Laboratories x10Medical Theatres x30


Weapon Systems:Electron Battery: 1 on top and underneath, both with 360 rotation

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Electron Torpedo: 1 forward launcher

Cargo:20 Harrier Class Shuttles10 Eagle Class Shuttles

These ships provide medical treatment. They help in evacuations, heal wounded ground pounders, and act as full blown hospitals. Deliberately attacking one of these ships is considered a war crime.

Nemesis



Crew: 25 + 300

A/DF: 2; MR: 2; DCR: 6800


Length: 850 metres

Weight: 60,000 tons





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Weapon Systems:Meson Battery: 4 forward, 4 per sideRail Gun V: 12 forwardPhaser Flare: 8 forward launchers, 6 per side, 2 rear


Nova



Crew: 16 + 200

A/DF: 2; MR: 2; DCR: 6400


Length: 800 metres

Weight: 40,000 tons





Weapon Systems:Thorium Cannon: 4 forward, 3 per side

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Rail Gun V: 10 forwardPlasma Torpedo: 2 forward launchers, 6 per side, 2 rear


Odin

Type: Carrier


Crew: 25 + 8000

A/DF: 1; MR: 1; DCR: 4000


Length: 300 metres

Weight: 80,000 tons

Armour: CrystallionMain Body: 20,000 HPsHead: 8000 HPs




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Kinetic ScreenICMs: 10 per side, 10 above, 10 belowPoint Defence Guns: 10 per side, 10 above, 10 below

Weapon Systems:Meson Battery: 1 turret above, 1 turret below (both can rotate for a complete 360 degree firing arc)Phaser Flare: 2 forward launchers


The sheer expense of acquiring and maintaining an Odin class carrier, combined with the scarcity of spare parts, has ensured a decline in numbers throughout the GFC. The docking collarsare equipped with grapples that guide and can reel in approaching small vessels. This makes the Odin useful for rescue operations of damaged craft, and some major worlds maintain one solely for recovery operations.

Omega



Crew: 50 + 400

A/DF: 2; MR: 2; DCR: 7200


Length: 900 metres

Weight: 75,000 tons


Drive:Maneuvering ThrustersSolar Cells EngineImpulse DriveWarp Drive X



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Weapon Systems:Meson Battery: 12 forwardRail Gun V: 12 forwardPhaser Flare: 8 forward launchers, 6 per side, 2 rear


Orbital Defence Platform

Type: Space Fortress Class


Crew: 50 + 10,000

A/DF: 0; MR: 0; DCR: 32,000

Atmosphere flight speed: 0Space flight speed: 0Max Warp: 1



Armour: CrystallionMain Body: 160,000 HPsExternal Domes (x3): 100,000 HPs each


Equipment:Personal Transporter x100Cargo Transporter x100Office FacilitiesDocking Bays


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ICMs: 100 per domePoint Defence Guns: 100 per dome

Weapon Systems:Meson Battery: 12 per domeKinetic Lance: 12 per domePhaser Flare: 10 launchers per dome in an outward facing circle

Cargo:10 Harrier Class Shuttles per dome7 Hawk Class Shuttles per dome5 Falcon Class Shuttles per dome2 Eagle Class Shuttles per dome3 Sidewinder Fighters per dome

One Frigate is permanently assigned to each fortress, docked outside with one ofthe domes.

Pathfinder

Type: Scout Class


Crew: 5 + 50

A/DF: 5; MR: 4; DCR: 2400


Length: 300 metres

Weight: 4000 tons

Armour: CrystallionWings (2): 5150 HPs eachPilot's Cockpit: 8050 HPs (in an emergency the cockpit can be used as an escape pod)Main Body: 12,000 HPs

Drive:Maneuvering ThrustersSolar Cells EngineImpulse DriveWarp Drive III

Equipment:CloakAdvanced Scanners


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Weapon Systems:Electron Battery: 2 forwardRail Gun V: 2 forwardElectron Torpedo: 2 forward launchers, 1 rear

Pioneer

Type: Scout Class


Crew: 5 + 50

A/DF: 5; MR: 4; DCR: 2240


Length: 280 metres

Weight: 4000 tons

Armour: CrystallionWings (2): 5000 HPs eachPilot's Cockpit: 8400 HPs (in an emergency the cockpit can be used as an escape pod)Main Body: 11,200 HPs




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Weapon Systems:Electron Battery: 2 forwardRail Gun V: 1 forwardElectron Torpedo: 2 forward launchers

Pilgrim

Type: Colony Class


Crew: 250 + 100,000

A/DF: 1; MR: 1; DCR: 24,000




Armour: CrystallionMain Body: 1,200,000 HPsEngines: 800,000 HPs



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Defences:ChaffEnergy ScreenKinetic ScreenICMs: 300 total spread around the shipPoint Defence Guns: 300 total spread around the ship


Pioneer

Type: Colony Class


Crew: 230 + 200,000

A/DF: 1; MR: 1; DCR: 40,000




Armour: CrystallionMain Body: 2,000,000 HPsRing: 900,000 HPs




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ICMs: 500 total spread around the shipPoint Defence Guns: 500 total spread around the ship


Praetorian

Type: Frigate Class


Crew: 8 + 70

A/DF: 4; MR: 3; DCR: 4000


Length: 500 metres

Weight: 10,000 tons

Armour: CrystallionWings (2): 13,000 HPs eachPilot's Cockpit: 10,000 HPsMain Body: 20,000 HPs

Drive:Maneuvering ThrustersSolar Cells EngineImpulse DriveWarp Drive IV



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Weapon Systems:Disruptor Battery: 8 forwardRail Gun V: 6 forwardProton Torpedo: 4 forward launchers, 1 rear

Ranger



Crew: 2 + 50

A/DF: 2; MR: 3; DCR: 400


Length: 50 metres

Weight: 328 tons

Armour: CrystallionPilot's Cockpit: 1500 HPs (in an emergency the cockpit can be used as an escape pod)Main Body: 2000 HPs



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Weapon Systems:Assault Missiles: 4 forwardElectron Battery: 1 on top with 360 rotationRail Gun III: 1 forward with 180 rotation


Reefer



Crew: 5 + 100

A/DF: 2; MR: 3; DCR: 900


Length: 150 metres

Weight: 800 tons




Weapon Systems:Rail Gun III: 2 forward

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Safeguard

Type: Frigate Class


Crew: 8 + 70

A/DF: 4; MR: 3; DCR: 4000


Length: 500 metres

Weight: 10,000 tons





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Weapon Systems:Disruptor Battery: 3 forward per wingRail Gun V: 3 forward per sideProton Torpedo: 2 forward launchers, 1 per side

Sentinel

Type: Frigate Class


Crew: 8 + 70

A/DF: 4; MR: 3; DCR: 3600


Length: 450 metres

Weight: 9,000 tons




Defences:Chaff

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Weapon Systems:Disruptor Battery: 2 forward on each wing, 2 forward on command cabinRail Gun V: 4 forward on command cabinProton Torpedo: 4 forward launchers

Sentry

Type: Frigate Class


Crew: 8 + 80

A/DF: 4; MR: 3; DCR: 3800


Length: 475 metres

Weight: 9,000 tons




Defences:Chaff

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Weapon Systems:Disruptor Battery: 8 forwardRail Gun V: 6 forwardProton Torpedo: 4 forward launchers

Shuttle, Eagle

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Type: Aerospace Shuttle


Crew: 2 + 32

A/DF: 2; MR: 4; DCR: 240


Length: 30 metres

Weight: 18 tons


Drive:Maneuvering ThrustersSolar Cells EngineImpulse DriveWarp Drive IDefences:ChaffEnergy Screen

Weapon Systems:Beam Cannon: 1 forwardLasersonic: 1 retractable on top of Shuttle

Completely modular, the craft are divided into three basic sections: the command module, the passenger module/service pod, and the superstructure (containing the landing gear, access corridor/galley, aft compartment, fuel tanks and main propulsion system). The command module of the Shuttle can detach from the main body enabling it to dock with another compatible craft or for use as an emergency escape capsule. Several typesof pods could be used, depending on the mission.

Passenger — The standard passenger module, provides maximum seating space for thirty two people.

Transport/Supply — These are used to transport supplies and equipment rather than passengers. They are designed to carry equipment and have limited seating space for passengers.

Docking — Usually a standard pod fittedwith an extendable airlock to enable docking with another craft in space.

Freighter — These specialized pods are used to transport dangerous substances; unlike other Shuttles, they are heavily shielded to protect their crews from radiation and other hazards. The waste canisters are carried in a 'pallet' type podwhich links to a conveyor belt at the disposal areas.Laboratory — A specialized pod which carries equipment of a more scientific nature than the standard Shuttle; they areusually fitted with additional airlocks for

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decontamination purposes, and have small but well equipped laboratories on board.

Winch — Winch pods can be attached and used for a variety of purposes, primarily lifting and moving.

Shuttle, Falcon



Crew: 2 + 16

A/DF: 2; MR: 4; DCR: 160


Length: 20 metres

Weight: 25 tons





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Shuttle, Harrier



Crew: 2 + 4

A/DF: 2; MR: 4; DCR: 56


Length: 7 metres

Weight: 12 tons





The Harrier shuttle is built in various locations on Earth and Luna. It was the standard issue GFC shuttlecraft based mainly at starbases and aboard larger starships.

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Shuttle, Hawk



Crew: 2 + 8

A/DF: 2; MR: 4; DCR: 96


Length: 12 metres

Weight: 15 tons





The Mars Class shuttle is so named because it is built in various locations onMars and Phobos.

Sidewinder



Crew: 1

A/DF: 5; MR: 5; DCR: 80


Length: 10 metres

Weight: 12 tons




Weapon Systems:Lasersonic: 2 forwardIon Cannons: 2 forwardAssault Missiles: 3 per wing

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While extremely short-ranged when firstdeveloped, the Sidewinder was well-regarded for its exceptional speed and maneuverability. The original manufacturer continued to upgrade the fighter as technology advanced; the finalversion produced features a Warp Engine, and replaces the previous primitive armour with four tons of Crystallion, giving the same protection for less weight.

Starhawk



Crew: 1

A/DF: 5; MR: 5; DCR: 160


Length: 20 metres

Weight: 20 tons




Weapon Systems:Lasersonic: 4 forward, 1 rearAssault Missiles: 5 per wing

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Created as an assault fighter, the Starhawk soon proved well suited to air-to-ground attack and Transport escort missions. Despite its less than sleek look, the sturdy and dependable Starhawk spread across the GFC.

Star Lord



Crew: 25 + 600

A/DF: 2; MR: 2; DCR: 9200


Length: 1150 metres


Armour: CrystallionMain Body: 46,000 HPsTower: 26,000 HPsWings: 7000 HPs each




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Kinetic ScreenICMs: 20 per side on main body, 5 per side on towerPoint Defence Guns: 20 per side on mainbody, 5 per side on tower

Weapon Systems:Meson Battery: 14 forwardKinetic Lance: 14 forwardPhaser Flare: 6 forward launchers, 10 per side, 4 rear


Starstrike



Crew: 12 + 100

A/DF: 3; MR: 2; DCR: 5400


Length: 675 metres

Weight: 50,000 tons





Weapon Systems:Plasma Cannon: 8 forward

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Rail Gun V: 8 forwardPlasma Torpedo: 4 forward launchers, 4 per side


Thunder

Type: Aerospace Bomber Class


Crew: 1

A/DF: 5; MR: 4; DCR: 160


Length: 20 metres

Weight: 20 tons





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Bomb Dispenser: 10 Plasma Bombs

Like the Lightning, the Thunder is a separate and distinctive fighter. However, it can connect to the Lightning, effectively becoming one large war machine. Together, the Thunder adds a barrage of missiles and bombs while still attached to the Lightning. When the situation demands it, the two can detach and fight as two completely independent combat units.

The Lightning and Thunder combinationis usually used when entering a planet's atmosphere from space (or exiting an atmosphere), first strike (then separate toengage in separate combat, effectively doubling the number of planes) and space combat. The Thunder Bomber is designed specifically to be a heavy back-up or counterpart to the speedy Lightning. Consequently, the Thunder is much larger and laden with explosives.

Trailblazer

Type: Scout Class


Crew: 5 + 40

A/DF: 5; MR: 4; DCR: 2560


Length: 320 metres

Weight: 4000 tons

Armour: CrystallionPilot's Cockpit: 8300 HPs (in an emergency the cockpit can be used as an escape pod)Main Body: 12,800 HPs




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Weapon Systems:Electron Battery: 2 forwardRail Gun V: 2 forwardElectron Torpedo: 1 forward launcher, 1 rear

Ulysses

Type: Carrier


Crew: 30 + 9000

A/DF: 1; MR: 1; DCR: 6000


Length: 350 metres

Weight: 90,000 tons

Armour: CrystallionMain Body: 30,000 HPsHead: 10,000 HPsWings: 6000 HPs



Defences:ChaffEnergy ScreenKinetic ScreenICMs: 12 per side, 12 above, 12 below

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Point Defence Guns: 12 per side, 12 above, 12 below

Weapon Systems:Meson Battery: 2 turrets above, 2 turrets below (can rotate for a complete 360 degree firing arc)Phaser Flare: 2 forward launchers

Cargo:The 3 docking bays each hold up to 110 crafts of 10 metres size or the equivalent.

Valiant



Crew: 15 + 160

A/DF: 2; MR: 2; DCR: 6200


Length: 775 metres

Weight: 35,000 tons




Defences:ChaffEnergy ScreenKinetic ScreenICMs: 60 covering circle of ship

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Point Defence Guns: 60 covering circle of ship

Weapon Systems:Thorium Cannon: 4 forward, 3 per sideRail Gun V: 5 per sidePlasma Torpedo: 4 forward launchers, 5 per side, 2 rear


Voyager



Crew: 9 + 1400

A/DF: 2; MR: 3; DCR: 1800


Length: 300 metres

Weight: 1100 tons





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Warden

Type: Escort Class


Crew: 7 + 80

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