Approved Starship Axehead Frigate

[Camellia Swift]

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: For Rendili Stardrive to develop a Troop Transport and Support Frigate
• Image Source: Andrea Mutti
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PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer: Rendili Stardrive
• Model: Axehead Frigate
• Affiliation: Rendili Defense Force, Rendili Stardrive Clients, Free World Coalition
• Production: Mass
• Material: Durasteel superstructure, Trimantium framing, Transparisteel viewports

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: Support Frigate/Troop Transport
• Power Generator: Hypermatter Reactor
• Crew: 300 + 1,800 Combat Personnel
• Length: 315 Meters
• Width: 70 Meters along the length, 300 Meters along the head
• Height: 70 Meters
• Armament: Average

Expanded Armament:

• Two Heavy Dual Long Range Turbolaser Cannons mounted on either side of the head with limited 110° arcs
• Four Light Turbolaser Emplacements on top of the head with 160° arcs
• Eight Heavy Laser Cannons Portside
• Eight Heavy Laser Cannons Starboard
• Six Heavy Laser Cannons arrayed over the front of the head
• Four Point Defense Cannons Portside
• Four Point Defense Cannons Starboard
• Fourteen Anti-Personnel Blaster Cannons arrayed over the front of the head

• Defenses: Average
• Hangar: One Starfighter Squadron, Four Dropships, Six Heavy Walkers, Fifty Eight Walkers or Repulsor Tanks, Thirty Six Speeder Bikes
• Maneuverability Rating: Low
• Speed Rating: Moderate
• Hyperdrive Class: 1.5 Main, Class 10 Backup

SPECIAL FEATURES

Advanced Ion Engines: The Axehead Frigate sports a single new age Rendili Ion Engine, taking prototype thruster technology to propel the ship at above average speeds with truly impressive acceleration. However, with minimal support thrusters the frigate's maneuverability is below average, leaving it vulnerable to swifter starships. Given its main functionality as a troop transport, however, the Axehead is intended rely on its speed to break through enemy lines and deposit its combat personnel planetside along with all supporting military equipment.

Expanded Hangar and Barracks: The Axehead Frigate has an expanded hangar and crew compartment to allow it to function as a military transport and landing craft. The expansion has cut out most of the capital ship weapon systems beyond the front of the ship, leaving just anti-starfighter laser cannons in their place as a result.

Strengths:

• Let the Invasion Begin: Given its large troop compliment and array of heavy vehicles in its hangar, the Axehead class can quickly deposit an invasion or response force onto the battlefield and safely at that. With its arrayed anti-personnel blaster cannons and heavy laser cannons providing cover fire for exiting combat personnel and vehicles from their perch above the landing ramp at the head of the ship. In total the Axehead carries 1,800 infantry within its barracks along with six heavy walkers, fifty eight light walkers or repulsor tanks, and thirty six speeder bikes in the expanded hangar.

Weaknesses:

• Can't Turn on a Dime: As a result of having only one primary engine and few supporting thrusters, the Axehead Class Frigate isn't as maneuverable as other vessels of its size. Such leaves it vulnerable to swifter starships like fighter squadrons or heavy corvettes.
• Limited Firing Arcs: Specifically in regards to its anti-capital ship weaponry, the Axehead Frigate's turbolaser cannons are mounted on the head the ship, leaving it necessary to face the enemy directly to bring its main guns to bear against capital ships.

Description: The sister ship to the Hammerhead Class Cruisers, the Axehead Frigates filled the role of troop transport for the Jedi and Republic forces during the Mandalorian and Old Sith Wars. Lacking the multitude of Turbolaser Cannons that the Hammerhead Cruiser bears then and now, the Axehead focuses on its role of a support frigate and transport. The Axehead Frigate can carry multiple speeder bike squads in its forward upper assault deck, unleashing them onto the battlefield upon landing as forward recon and immediate response units. The aerial vehicle deck sits above the central axis of the vessel situated on the back of the head, providing protection to its starfighter squadron as they launch, while a second assault deck lays placed below, with a platform door lowering to deploy ground troops and the Axehead's compliment of combat vehicles. Ensuring success at this stage, the Axehead is outfitted with anti-personnel blaster cannons along the head as well as heavy laser cannons, giving the Axehead Frigate ample firepower to attack nearby enemy infantry positions and vehicles while it unloads its own ground forces.

 

[Venthis Zambrano]

Hello, I'll be the Factory Judge reviewing your submission, please feel free to ask any questions once we're underway.

 

[Venthis Zambrano]

Awesome. Pending Admin Approval. Thanks! [member="Cira"]

 

[Ellie Mors]

Approved.