Approved Starship Ackbar-class MC80a Star Cruiser

[Amelia von Sorenn]

ACKBAR-CLASS MC80a STAR CRUISER​

OUT-OF-CHARACTER INFORMATION

Intent

An updated variant of the MC80a Star Cruiser for use by the Galactic Alliance Defense Force

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Canon Link(s)	MC80a Star Cruiser
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PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Manufacturer	Aether Systems
Affiliation	Galactic Alliance
Model	Ackbar-class
Market-Status	Closed-Market
Production	Limited

Materials

Hull Plating	Internal Structure	Additional
Quadanium Steel	Duralloy	Chromium
Nyix-Alloy	Titanium	Crystasteel
Doonium	Aluminium	Neuranium
Duralium	Laminasteel	Agrocite
Trimantium	Duraplast	Starship Components

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Classification	Dedicated Carrier
	Light Destroyer
Length	1,200 meters
Width	800 meters
Height	450 meters

Rating Specifications

Armaments	Very High
Defenses	Very High
Maneuverability	Very Low
Speed	Very Low
Hangar Capacity	Very High - (9) Squadrons
Hyperdrive Rating	Equipped - Class 2

Hangar Compliment

Starfighter Squadrons	Support Squadrons
(6) Squadrons	(3) Squadrons

Armaments and Defenses

(10) Heavy Agrocite Cannons	AR-0B Damage Reduction Component
(48) XV9 Turbolaser Batteries	Redundant Deflector Shield Generators
(20) Heavy NK-7 Ion Cannons	(30) Missile Deactivation Transmitters
(20) Assault Concussion Missile Launchers	(30) Antimissile Octets
	(60) Heavy Point Defense Ion Cannons
	(60) Heavy Point Defense Laser Cannons

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND LOGISTICS

Crew Compliment	615 Officers
	445 Gunners
	5,402 Enlisted Crew
Passenger Capacity	1,200 Individuals
Cargo Capacity	18,000 Metric Tons
Consumables	1 Galactic Standard Year

STANDARD FEATURES

General Systems Acceleration Compensator Anti-Shock Fields Astrogation Computer Code Breaker Containment Shield DPU7 Heat Sink BQR-19 Navigational System Damage Control System Escape Pods Internal Security Blast Doors Code Cylinder Readers Klaxon Alarms Walkthrough Identification Scanners Weapon Detectors Ray Shield Generators 57c Holocams Sensor and Communication Systems Com-Scan 5-Node Sensor ANs-9.5 Sensor ANq-51 Sensor Array Telesponder Hyperwave Transmitter Hyperwave Transceiver Broadcast Relay Holotransmitter Holotransceiver Life Support Systems Atmospheric Processor Enviro Filter Climate Control Unit Shielding and Hull Plating Systems Ion Shield Generators Deflector Shield Generators Navigational Deflector System Deflector Plates Heat Dispersion Vents De-icing System Engineering & Hyperdrive Systems Gemon-15 Ion Drives Ter58 Ion Engines Accu-Accelerator 400MGs Stardrive System Warp Vortex Stabilizer

ADVANCED FEATURES

AR-0B Damage Reduction Component Carbon-Durasteel Armor (3) Galaxy Guard Mk VII Radiation Negator Hyperwave Interceptor (30) Phylon Q7 Heavy Tractor Beam

STRENGTHS

Carrier - The Ackbar-class is known to be capable of carrying two Starfighter Wings - organized into three squadrons per wing - as well as up to three additional squadrons consisting of Support Craft and Shuttles.

Modularity - Like many of the Mon Calamari-designed vessels, the Ackbar-class is known for the ease with which the interior of the vessel can be modified, as well as the exterior due to the inclusion of the various bulbous, organic-like pods that dot the hull of the vessel. This allows the Ackbar-class to be utilized for any number of roles as a mission requires.

Secondary Command Bridges - Located at various intervals along the hull are additional command pods that can be utilized to maintain control of the vessel in the event that the primary bridge were crippled or otherwise destroyed.

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WEAKNESSES

Sluggish - The Ackbar-class is not known for its maneuverability, nor is it likely to take first place in a race anytime soon. This is due to the design's focus on providing a carrier that was also capable of serving in the role of a Light Destroyer, trading speed and maneuverability in favor of additional armaments and defensive capabilities.

Automation - Many of the internal systems have been automated to allow for a smaller crew to operate the vessel without a loss in efficiency or combat capability. However, these automated systems are at the mercy of Ion-based weaponry; with their disabling or destruction resulting in a loss of efficiency and potential crippling of the vessel.

Ordnance Pods - The Ackbar-class maintains many of the design elements from the original Mon Calamari-designed vessels, which can be seen in the various bulbous, organic-like pods located along the hull. Many of these pods house the armaments of the vessel and their loss would mean a loss in the ability for the vessel to fight back during an engagement.

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DESCRIPTION

The Ackbar-class Star Cruiser was originally intended to serve alongside other Mon Cala vessels in the defense of Dac prior to the planet being claimed by a resurgent Imperial Faction. With the designs being secreted away from Dac prior to its fall, the designs were brought to the Galactic Alliance and provided to Aether Systems to be produced to supplement the Capital Ships of the Galactic Alliance Navy. The Ackbar-class was designed to provide a Capital Ship that was capable of serving as both a Dedicated Carrier as well as standing on its own in a prolonged engagement. Accomplishing this saw the addition of heavier armaments, as well as increased defensive capabilities. Likewise, the internal structure of the vessel was modified to increase its hangar capacity to allow it to carry additional Starfighter Squadrons. However, this increase in armaments, defenses, and hangar capacity was due to the design of the vessel sacrificing speed and maneuverability as the Ackbar-class has been noted as being sluggish in these regards. Likewise, to ensure that the craft was capable of being operated and maintained with a smaller crew, many of the internal systems of the vessel are highly automated with minor and secondary systems being controlled via these automated functions. It should be noted, however, that these systems are known to be highly susceptible to Ion-based weaponry, and their disabling or damage can result in a decrease in efficiency, with the potential of the vessel being crippled as these automated systems are knocked out. Maintaining many of the original aspects of Mon Calamari-designed vessels, the Ackbar-class is also highly modular with its internal structure being easily modified to fulfill whatever specific mission role is required - easily ensuring that the interior of no two vessels remains the exact same. A further design adaptation that was introduced in this series of vessels was the inclusion of secondary command bridges to ensure that even if the primary command pod was disabled or destroyed, the vessel would retain its overall operational capacity and the crew could remain in control. The Ackbar-class provides the Galactic Alliance with an additional tool in its ever-growing chest that can be utilized to further provide protection to its populace or to push back against encroaching enemies.

 

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