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Hey there!
So I'll be posting my designs here from now on, I'm fairly new to the game but I'm hoping to pick up some design tips / feedback
I also like to add a little RP element and include some 'history' behind each ship, so feel free to have a read if you're into that kinda thing
So I'll be posting my designs here from now on, I'm fairly new to the game but I'm hoping to pick up some design tips / feedback
I also like to add a little RP element and include some 'history' behind each ship, so feel free to have a read if you're into that kinda thing
Current fleet:
Cruisers:
Repulse-Class Cruiser:
SWS Repulse (C-3)
Destroyers:
D-Class Destroyer:
SWS Dragon (H-9)
C-Class Destroyer:
SWS Caroline (H-8)
Frigates:
River-Class Frigate:
SWS Clyde (F-2)
Corvettes:
Type-11 Corvette:
SWS Birkenhead (L-1)
Retired Designs:
RP Stuff:
Cruisers:
Repulse-Class Cruiser:
SWS Repulse (C-3)
Designed to replace the obsolete Prince Louis-Class cruisers, the Repulse-Class line is divided into two subclasses, the Rose-Subclass and the Revenge-Subclass.
The Rose-Subclass consists of the three initial cruisers, Repulse, Ramses and Rose. These three cruisers were built to the original specifications, with Ramses and Rose being refitted with more powerful main armament variations. Rose is the most powerful of the three, and lends her namesake to the subclass.
The Revenge-Subclass was designed in order to maximise the Repulse-Class cruiser's combat capabilities, and marks the first major rework of the class's design. Revenge is currently the most powerful and well-protected of the four cruisers by a large margin. A second more powerful Revenge-Subclass ship, Saint Andrew was planned for construction, however, production was shifted to the Minotaur-Class and Elena-Class Cruisers.
The Rose-Subclass consists of the three initial cruisers, Repulse, Ramses and Rose. These three cruisers were built to the original specifications, with Ramses and Rose being refitted with more powerful main armament variations. Rose is the most powerful of the three, and lends her namesake to the subclass.
The Revenge-Subclass was designed in order to maximise the Repulse-Class cruiser's combat capabilities, and marks the first major rework of the class's design. Revenge is currently the most powerful and well-protected of the four cruisers by a large margin. A second more powerful Revenge-Subclass ship, Saint Andrew was planned for construction, however, production was shifted to the Minotaur-Class and Elena-Class Cruisers.
C-3 Repulse:
The oldest ship in service, Repulse was regarded as the height of the fleet's power upon her completion. She has retained the distinction of being the fleet's flagship since her completion.
C-4 Ramses:
Ramses was the first attempt at creating a more powerful Repulse-Class cruiser. She has the same armament as her sister ship Repulse, but her turrets house triple barrels as opposed to Repulse's double barrelled turrets.
C-5 Rose:
The first of the 'Large Caliber' Repulse-Class Cruisers, Rose's guns were capable of dealing up to four times the damage of her contemporaries.
C-6 Revenge:
The first and only Revenge-Subclass cruiser of the Repulse line, Revenge is equipped with more powerful main and secondary armament, higher AMS defence and heavier shields than any ship currently serving within the fleet. She is also the first Repulse-Class cruiser to house heavy offensive weaponry in her nose, marking her as the most destructive of all the Repulse-Class Cruisers.
A second Revenge-Subclass ship, Saint Andrew, was planned, and had her construction not been cancelled she would have been even more powerful than Revenge.
The oldest ship in service, Repulse was regarded as the height of the fleet's power upon her completion. She has retained the distinction of being the fleet's flagship since her completion.
C-4 Ramses:
Ramses was the first attempt at creating a more powerful Repulse-Class cruiser. She has the same armament as her sister ship Repulse, but her turrets house triple barrels as opposed to Repulse's double barrelled turrets.
C-5 Rose:
The first of the 'Large Caliber' Repulse-Class Cruisers, Rose's guns were capable of dealing up to four times the damage of her contemporaries.
C-6 Revenge:
The first and only Revenge-Subclass cruiser of the Repulse line, Revenge is equipped with more powerful main and secondary armament, higher AMS defence and heavier shields than any ship currently serving within the fleet. She is also the first Repulse-Class cruiser to house heavy offensive weaponry in her nose, marking her as the most destructive of all the Repulse-Class Cruisers.
A second Revenge-Subclass ship, Saint Andrew, was planned, and had her construction not been cancelled she would have been even more powerful than Revenge.
Destroyers:
D-Class Destroyer:
SWS Dragon (H-9)
The D-Class (or Dragon-Class) Destroyer was developed in order to create a modernised destroyer that outmatches its contemporaries in speed, firepower and versatility. Featuring interchangeable main battery / AMS / rapid-fire turret designs allows D-Class ships to quickly be refitted to fulfil specific fleet roles. Later D-Class destroyers also featured anti-missile spaced armour panels, increasing their survivability.
C-Class Destroyer:
SWS Caroline (H-8)
Development of the C-Class (or Caroline-Class) Destroyer begun not long after SWS Black was laid down for construction. Whereas the B-Class was designed as a stop-gap measure to phase out the obsolete A-Class Destroyers, the C-Class was more carefully purpose-built to fulfil an escort role. Upon the completion of Caroline, the C-Class became the primary fleet Destroyer. However, with shipbuilding advances within the fleet, the C-Class line was discontinued in favour of the modernised D-Class.
Frigates:
River-Class Frigate:
SWS Clyde (F-2)
The River-Class Frigate is designed with versatility in mind, making it equally well-suited to escort, fire support and scouting missions. That being said, when it comes to combat, this ship is expected to work within a flotilla rather than operating alone.
Corvettes:
Type-11 Corvette:
SWS Birkenhead (L-1)
The Type-11 (or Birkenhead-Class) Corvette was designed as a hunter-killer, preying on small pirate vessels that enter into fleet-controlled territory. The Type-11 does not operate with the main fleet, but instead guards SWS space stations, outposts and other assets. Type-11 Corvettes often operate within 'wolf packs'.
The Type-11 was designed for mass production, making it an ideal ship for maintaining sector superiority and controlling pirate threats.
The Type-11 was designed for mass production, making it an ideal ship for maintaining sector superiority and controlling pirate threats.
L-1 Birkenhead:
Both the first completed Type-11 Corvette and the first purpose-built corvette to serve within the fleet, Birkenhead is equipped with twin nose-mounted auto cannons and a rocket silo (also mounted in the nose). This configuration became known as the A-Configuration, and was more similar to that of a fighter rather than a warship. However, it was quickly discovered that Type-11 corvettes equipped with an A-Configuration were not capable of the manoeuvrability required to quickly destroy fighters in a one-on-one engagement.
Birkenhead is the lead ship of the 'Birkenhead Group'.
L-2 Stornoway:
The second completed Type-11 corvette and the lead ship of the 'Stornoway Group' corvette fleet, Stornoway was equipped with an improved scanner and an additional damage beam, mounted underneath the forward missile silo. Although this marked an improvement in firepower, Stornoway faced the same problems as other A-Configuration Type-11s.
L-5 Penzance:
Penzance is a Type-11 corvette beloning to the 'Birkenhead Group', and is the first Type-11 to be equipped with weaponry in the B-Configuration. The addition of two autocannon turrets to the front and rear of the superstructure allows Penzance to engage fighters 1-on-1 without having to constantly keep the nose pointed at her opponent.
Both the first completed Type-11 Corvette and the first purpose-built corvette to serve within the fleet, Birkenhead is equipped with twin nose-mounted auto cannons and a rocket silo (also mounted in the nose). This configuration became known as the A-Configuration, and was more similar to that of a fighter rather than a warship. However, it was quickly discovered that Type-11 corvettes equipped with an A-Configuration were not capable of the manoeuvrability required to quickly destroy fighters in a one-on-one engagement.
Birkenhead is the lead ship of the 'Birkenhead Group'.
L-2 Stornoway:
The second completed Type-11 corvette and the lead ship of the 'Stornoway Group' corvette fleet, Stornoway was equipped with an improved scanner and an additional damage beam, mounted underneath the forward missile silo. Although this marked an improvement in firepower, Stornoway faced the same problems as other A-Configuration Type-11s.
L-5 Penzance:
Penzance is a Type-11 corvette beloning to the 'Birkenhead Group', and is the first Type-11 to be equipped with weaponry in the B-Configuration. The addition of two autocannon turrets to the front and rear of the superstructure allows Penzance to engage fighters 1-on-1 without having to constantly keep the nose pointed at her opponent.
Retired Designs:
B-Class Destroyer:
SWS Black (H-7) (Original Configuration)
Prince Louis-Class Light Cruiser:
C-1 Prince Louis
SWS Black (H-7) (Original Configuration)
The B-Class (or Black-Class) destroyer line was designed to the revised fleet designation system in order to succeed the obsolete A-Class destroyers. Its primary task is to escort the fleet's cargo and mining ships. The B-Class was very quickly succeeded by the C-Class Destroyers, leading to only two ships of the class, SWS Black (pennant no. H-7), and SWS Basilisk (pennant no. H-11).
Reluctant to scrap both destroyers so soon after their completion, Black and Basilisk both received armament refits not long after the completion of the first C-Class destroyer. The main and secondary turrets were removed and replaced with 3 higher caliber twin long-barrelled turrets.
After the introduction of the D-Class destroyer, Black received a second major refit, with her superstructure being redesigned in order to accommodate the new main turrets as well as a modernised AMS turret, and the nose was modified to house two autocannons and a damage beam. Her sister ship, Basilisk, has been placed in reserve while her refit is being scheduled.
Reluctant to scrap both destroyers so soon after their completion, Black and Basilisk both received armament refits not long after the completion of the first C-Class destroyer. The main and secondary turrets were removed and replaced with 3 higher caliber twin long-barrelled turrets.
After the introduction of the D-Class destroyer, Black received a second major refit, with her superstructure being redesigned in order to accommodate the new main turrets as well as a modernised AMS turret, and the nose was modified to house two autocannons and a damage beam. Her sister ship, Basilisk, has been placed in reserve while her refit is being scheduled.
H-7 Black:
The first ship of the class, Black has undergone 2 refits and remains in active fleet service, being the second oldest ship in the fleet.
H-11 Basilisk:
Currently placed in reserve, Basilisk is scheduled for a refit. However, the completion of Empress, Minotaur, Elena and Conqueror take higher priority, meaning that Basilisk is likely to be removed from main fleet service for a long time.
The first ship of the class, Black has undergone 2 refits and remains in active fleet service, being the second oldest ship in the fleet.
H-11 Basilisk:
Currently placed in reserve, Basilisk is scheduled for a refit. However, the completion of Empress, Minotaur, Elena and Conqueror take higher priority, meaning that Basilisk is likely to be removed from main fleet service for a long time.
Prince Louis-Class Light Cruiser:
C-1 Prince Louis
The Prince Louis-Class cruisers were the second warship line constructed for the fleet. They were designed to obliterate pirate activity in hostile sectors, however, they failed in this role, their main armament being too weak to effectively destroy enemy ships to the desired efficiency. It was this shortcoming that led to the construction of the much larger and more powerful Repulse-Class ships. Only two ships, Prince Louis and Malta, were completed before construction of the Repulse-Class begun.
Despite their weak main armament, the two cruisers were equipped with considerably effective AMS weaponry, and so both Prince Louis and Malta saw successful (albeit limited) service after being reclassified as auxiliary frigates, escorting Repulse-Class cruisers and defending them from missile barrages.
Shortly after their reclassification, both ships received minor armament refits, being equipped with both heat-seeking and lock-on missile systems. Unfortunately, during a weapons-test of the newly installed missile systems, a heat-seeking missile fired from Malta hit and damaged a Trade Guild mining ship that had strayed into the testing area. Mistaking this for a deliberate attack, the Trade Guild despatched a large defensive fighter fleet that attacked Malta in retaliation. Malta attempted to flee the attacking force, but her engines began to lose power due to damage sustained and she was subsequently destroyed.
Despite their weak main armament, the two cruisers were equipped with considerably effective AMS weaponry, and so both Prince Louis and Malta saw successful (albeit limited) service after being reclassified as auxiliary frigates, escorting Repulse-Class cruisers and defending them from missile barrages.
Shortly after their reclassification, both ships received minor armament refits, being equipped with both heat-seeking and lock-on missile systems. Unfortunately, during a weapons-test of the newly installed missile systems, a heat-seeking missile fired from Malta hit and damaged a Trade Guild mining ship that had strayed into the testing area. Mistaking this for a deliberate attack, the Trade Guild despatched a large defensive fighter fleet that attacked Malta in retaliation. Malta attempted to flee the attacking force, but her engines began to lose power due to damage sustained and she was subsequently destroyed.
RP Stuff:
Active:
Cruisers:
C-3 Repulse (Repulse-Class)
C-4 Ramses (Repulse-Class)
C-5 Rose (Repulse-Class)
C-6 Revenge (Repulse-Class)
Destroyers:
H-9 Dragon (D-Class)
H-10 Daring (D-Class)
H-8 Caroline (C-Class)
H-7 Black (B-Class)
Frigates:
F-2 Clyde (River-Class)
Corvettes:
L-1 Birkenhead (Type-11)
L-2 Stornoway (Type-11)
L-5 Penzance (Type-11)
Reserve:
Destroyers:
H-11 Basilisk (B-Class)
Cruisers:
C-3 Repulse (Repulse-Class)
C-4 Ramses (Repulse-Class)
C-5 Rose (Repulse-Class)
C-6 Revenge (Repulse-Class)
Destroyers:
H-9 Dragon (D-Class)
H-10 Daring (D-Class)
H-8 Caroline (C-Class)
H-7 Black (B-Class)
Frigates:
F-2 Clyde (River-Class)
Corvettes:
L-1 Birkenhead (Type-11)
L-2 Stornoway (Type-11)
L-5 Penzance (Type-11)
Reserve:
Destroyers:
H-11 Basilisk (B-Class)
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) but here's an idea I've been playing around with...it's a target acquisition / scouting periscope!