Aculia Voland
Protecting her children from the shadows.
AVF-1L "Argus" SAWACS-XIII Battlegroup
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OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: To create a long range sensor and reconnaissance ship for the upcoming XIII Battlegroup subdivision of the Elysium Empire. It's basically an upgraded version of its original with better shields since it's limited.
- Image Source: Link to the source, per the tech mod's recommendation!
- Canon Link: N/A
- Permissions: Permission to use Mandal-Elysium Arms as a contractor.
- Primary Source: N/A
- Manufacturer: Mandal-Elysium Arms, Voland Military Enterprises
- Affiliation:
Aculia Voland
Aculia Voland
,
Dorthea Dobson
, Voland Military Enterprises, Mandal-Elysium Arms, Elysium Empire - Market Status: Closed Market
- Model: AVS-1L
- Production: Limited
- Material: Duraplast, Fiberplast, Doonium
- Classification: Long-Range Scout, Communication, and Sensor Craft
- Length: 35 Meters
- Width: 12 Meters
- Height: 10 Meters
- Armament: None
- Defenses: High
- Squadron Count: Very Low: 4
- Maneuverability Rating: Extreme
- Speed Rating: Extreme
- Hyperdrive: Class 1.0
- Basic crew quarters.
- Life support.
- Escape pods.
- Basic infirmary and assorted supplies.
- Basic galley and assorted supplies.
- Standard military-grade ECM.
- Standard military-grade damage control systems.
- Small cargo hold.
- Miscellaneous typical ship subsystems.
ADVANCED SYSTEMS
- Advanced Sensors and ECCM Suite.
- Advanced Communications Array.
- Advanced Thrusters and Engines.
STRENGTHS
- Advanced Sensor and ECCM Suite: Being highly specialized as a SAWACS vessel, the Argus has extremely powerful long-range sensors of various types across the visible and invisible light spectrums, audio and radar frequencies, radiation emissions, and even gravitonic sensors designed to allow it to fight a lot of ECM countermeasures and determine the accurate locations and dispositions of enemy vessels, vehicles, and infantry at exceptionally long range, preferably out of the range of its opponent's sensors, along with powerful and efficient computers to collate and make sense of the collected data. It is even capable of detecting vessels utilizing most forms of stealth technology, albeit at shorter ranges and with more difficulty depending on the type utilized.
- Advanced Communications Array: The Argus is equipped with a powerful and secure military-grade communications array and hyperwave transceivers capable of breaking through all but the most powerful jamming systems in the galaxy, suited for its role as an advanced scouting and coordination vessel.
- Advanced Thrusters and Engines: The Argus is equipped with the very best type of engine and maneuvering thrusters that Mandal-Elysium Arms can provide, making it an exceptionally fast and maneuverable ship capable of outrunning all but the fastest fighters and interceptors, and even giving those a run for their money.
WEAKNESSES
- Complicated to Manufacture: Due to its specialized nature, the complexity of its state-of-the-art sensor and communications equipment, and its powerful engines and thrusters, the Argus is only deployed in squads of four and rarely seen in large numbers outside of major fleet actions.
- No Offensive Capabilities: Due to the sheer amount of power needed to run all the advanced sensors and ECCM equipment, the Argus does not even have the slightest shred of offensive ability, aside from ramming the ship into something, which is not advised due to its weaker shields and thinner armor.
DESCRIPTION
Essentially an upgraded version of the Argus SAWACs, eliminating the defensive vulnerabilities it has due to a higher production value. Used for the upcoming subdivision of the Elysium Navy, the XIII Battlegroup. (Nothing has changed techmods, except shield defenses being upped due to going from Minor ---> Limited).
