Unreviewed Arquitens-class Cargo Cruiser

[Ronhar Tane]

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: To create modified cargo vessel.
• Image Source: Artstation Link here, image created by Isaiah.
• Canon Link: Arquitens-class Light Cruiser.
• Permissions: Bido Roz'lyn , permission given here
• Primary Source: Wookieepedia.

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer:
  • Kuat Drive Yards
  • Mahporeem Imperial Remnant
• Affiliation: Mahporeem Imperial Remnant.
• Market Status: Closed Market.
• Model: Arquitens-class Cargo Cruiser.
• Production: Minor.
• Material:
  • Durasteel
  • Transparisteel
  • Electronic Components

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: Light Cruiser.
• Length: 381 meters.
• Width: 163 meters.
• Height: 66 meters.
• Armament: Low.
  • 8 Point-Defense Ion Cannons
  • 4 Twin KDD2055 Short-Range Turbolaser Rapid-Fire Defense Batteries
• Defenses: High.
  • Medium Armor Plating
  • Deflector Shield Generators
  • Missile Deactivation Transmitter
  • AR-0B Damage Reduction Armor Component
• Hangar Space: Average, 2 squadrons.
• Hangar Allocations:
  • Starfighters: 6 ships
  • Support Craft: 2 ships
• Single Craft Hangar: No.
• Maneuverability Rating:
  • Average (Baseline)
  • High (With PIMS engaged)
  • Low (With SLAM engaged)
• Speed Rating:
  • Average (Baseline)
  • High (With SLAM engaged)
  • Low (With PIMS engaged)
• Hyperdrive: Yes.
  • Class 1.0
  • Class 10.0 (Backup)

STANDARD FEATURES

• Escape Pods
• Crew Amenities
  • Gym
  • Cafeteria
  • Refreshers
  • Recreation Areas
  • Sleeping Quarters
  • All other standard amenities
• Navigation Computer
• Medium-Range Sensors
• Circular Docking Bays
• 3 Dyne 577 Radial Atomizer Engines
• All other standard features

ADVANCED SYSTEMS

• Repair Rig
• Cargo Bays
• Molecular Furnaces
• Three Cargo Crane Arms
• Self-Regulating Droidmakers
• SubLight Acceleration Motor
• Proprietary Internal Maneuverability System
  • Maneuvering Jets
• All turbolasers have been upgraded with Dornean Plasma
• B.A.M.T.O.P
  • Software Upgrades
    • TumblrOS
    • R.A.C.E.R.
    • GPO-13 TPS
    • T.E.C.M.I.S.
    • P.A.F.I.E.S.
    • O.T.A.R.O.C.S.
    • S.W.O.R.D.-F.I.H.S.

STRENGTHS

• Prime mover: The three heavy duty cranes attached to the Arquitens-class Cargo Cruiser allow the vessel to carry and transport large loads with ease
• Cargo bay: The Arquitens-class Cargo Cruiser can hold a massive amount of cargo within its hull.
• Atmospheric: The Arquitens-class Cargo Cruiser is capable of hovering within a planet's atmosphere and landing on a planet's surface without the use of specialized technology
• Low maintenance: The Arquitens-class Cargo Cruiser is a rugged and reliable design, requiring little maintenance to keep it in operational shape
• Available: The Arquitens-class Cruiser was made in a number of different models, making it a rather common ship within the Mahporeem Imperial Navy

WEAKNESSES

• Laughable combatant: The Arquitens-class Cargo Cruiser is woefully unprepared to engage in battle, and should avoid doing so at all costs
• Tiny hangar: As most of its hangar space is devoted to carrying cargo, the Arquitens-class Cargo Cruiser holds a pitiful 8 ship compliment, of which 6 are dedicated starfighters
• Prime target: The Arquitens-class Cargo Cruiser's lack of defenses makes it a prime target for enemy attack
• Atmospheric: The loading cranes of the Arquitens-class Cargo Cruiser can only function within a planet's atmosphere
• Locked in: Once converted into a cargo vessel, it is difficult to change the Arquitens-class Cargo Cruiser back into its base model without extensive modification

DESCRIPTION

Though the Von Strauss-class Cargo Ship continues to serve the Mahporeem Imperial Remnant admirably, there are far too few of those ships to fulfill all of the Imperial Remnant's transport needs. In response, the Imperial Remnant began to ramp up production of its Arquitens-class Cargo Cruisers to fill the gap, giving the Imperial Remnant the ability to transport large amounts of men and material across the galaxy.

This model of ship is easily identifiable by the three large loading cranes located on the vessel's outer hull. Each crane contains even more loading power than that of an All Terrain Heavy Salvage Walker, and all three cranes can be operated simultaneously, allowing the Arquitens-class Cargo Cruiser to handle multiple cargo loads with ease.

Unfortunately, the Arquitens-class Cargo Cruiser has had most of its weapons stripped off of it in order to maximize cargo space inside the vessel, greatly reducing its combat effectiveness against anything that isn't a starfighter size vessel. Arquitens-class Cargo Cruisers should always be kept away from any sort of serious fighting or always escorted by dedicated warships when entering and exiting active combat zones.