Approved Starship Aether CR-51c

[Amelia von Sorenn]

AETHER CR-51C​

OUT-OF-CHARACTER INFORMATION

Intent

Pocket Carrier produced by Aether Systems for the Public Market

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Permission(s)	Not Applicable
Canon Link(s)	Corvette
Primary Link(s)	Not Applicable

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Manufacturer	Aether Systems
Affiliation	Aether Systems
Model	CR-51c
Market-Status	Closed-Market
Production	Mass-Produced

Materials

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

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Classification	Light Escort
	Patrol Carrier
	Pocket Carrier
Length	200 meters
Width	50 meters
Height	35 meters

Rating Specifications

Armaments	Very Low
Defenses	Very Low
Maneuverability	High
Speed	High
Hangar Capacity	Very High - (3) Squadrons
Single Craft Hangar	No
Hyperdrive Rating	Equipped - Class 1

Hangar Compliment

Starfighter Squadrons	Support Squadrons
(2) Squadrons	(1) Squadrons

Armaments and Defenses

(2) Dual H9 Turbolaser Cannons	AR-0B Damage Reduction Component
(6) H9 Turbolaser Cannons	Carbon-Durasteel Armor
(2) Assault Proton Torpedo Launchers	(6) Missile Deactivation Transmitters

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND LOGISTICS

Crew Compliment	17 Officers
	14 Gunners
	184 Enlisted Crew
Passenger Capacity	75 Passengers
Cargo Capacity	2,500 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 (8) Phylon Q7 Heavy Tractor Beam

STRENGTHS

Squadron Support - The design of these craft includes an expanded hangar capacity that allows the Aether CR-51c to support and deploy up to two full squadrons of Starfighters or Bombers, as well as support and deploy a singular squadron of Support Craft or Unarmed Shuttles.

Increased Mobility - These craft are known for achieving increased speed and acceleration at Sublight as well as for their mobility and ease with which they can execute complex or last-minute maneuvers.

Troop Transport - Each vessel was designed to allow for a small contingent of troops to be carried and rapidly deployed, allowing these craft to assist in rapidly deploying forces to secure a recently claimed position or to reinforce a beleaguered allied position.

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WEAKNESSES

Minimal Armaments - The Aether CR-51c was not designed to serve as a mainline warship and is only equipped with a minimal armament. Though capable of handling smaller vessels and starfighters on its own, it would require multiple of these craft to prove a threat to a larger vessel such as a Frigate or Light Cruiser.

Ventral Coverage - While these craft boast a limited though impressive arsenal, the bulk of these armaments cover the dorsal sector, leaving the ventral section with limited coverage, resulting in a relatively exposed and easily accessible underside.

Limited Defenses - Designed with a focus on speed and maneuverability, these craft are considerably lightly armored as many of the heavier armor platings have been removed in favor of more powerful engines.

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DESCRIPTION

While vast armadas filled with massive Warships and Capital Ships have their place in the ongoing conflicts that consume the Galaxy, these are not the only important vessels that we find serving in various navies as Interstellar Powers strike at one another. Often, it is these smaller vessels that can assist in turning the tide or securing the borders of a nation to prevent unrest or criminal elements such as piracy from running rampant. The engineers and designers of Aether Systems sought to create a vessel that would assist those nations that struggle to maintain and secure their internal routes whilst their navies are pressing forth, resulting in the creation of the Aether CR-51c. These crafts are often associated with a classification of vessels known as 'Pocket Carriers', with each vessel boasting an increased hangar capacity allowing these craft to support and deploy up to two full squadrons of Starfighters or Bombers, as well as supporting an additional squadron of Support Craft or Unarmed Shuttles. However, this increased capacity has come at a cost, as the Aether CR-51c is equipped with a limited arsenal, as any additional weapon systems and capacitors were removed. An unintentional design flaw of these vessels can also be seen in the location of the remaining armaments and the limited coverage that they provide to the vessel. As such, the ventral section of the vessel is much more easily approached due to this limited coverage, leaving the section relatively exposed. While these craft are more than capable in the role in which they are intended to be utilized, it is highly suggested that these vessels not be thrown at heavier warships or against overwhelming starfighter squadrons due to the limitations of both the armaments and defenses. Where the Aether CR-51c truly shines can be seen in its increased mobility, as these vessels are known to achieve increased acceleration and speeds at Sublight, and can be easily maneuvered to execute complex or last-minute maneuvers that other, similarly sized vessels might have trouble accomplishing. Overall, the Aether CR-51c provides a readily available and easily mass-produced pocket carrier that excels just as much as a Light Escort craft as it does as a Patrol Carrier.

 

[Darth Prazutis]

Under Review.

 

[Darth Prazutis]

Amelia von Sorenn

Looks good. Approved.