Approved Starship Belarus-class Medium Cruiser

[Amelia von Sorenn]

BELARUS-CLASS MEDIUM CRUISER​

OUT-OF-CHARACTER INFORMATION

Intent

An updated variant of the Belarus-class for use by the Galactic Alliance Defense Force

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Permission(s)	Not Applicable
Canon Link(s)	Belarus-class Medium Cruiser
Primary Link(s)	Not Applicable

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Manufacturer	Aether Systems
Affiliation	Galactic Alliance
Model	Agave-class
Market-Status	Closed-Market
Production	Mass-Produced

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	Medium Cruiser
	Heavy Frigate
Length	400 meters
Width	96 meters
Height	185 meters

Rating Specifications

Armaments	High
Defenses	High
Maneuverability	Average
Speed	Average
Hangar Capacity	Very Low - (0) Squadrons
Hyperdrive Rating	Equipped - Class 1

Hangar Compliment

Starfighter Squadrons	Support Squadrons
(0) Squadrons	(0) Squadrons

Armaments and Defenses

(5) Agrocite Cannons	AR-0B Damage Reduction Component
(10) Turbolaser Cannons	Redundant Shield Generators
(10) Heavy NK-7 Ion Cannons	(6) Missile Deactivation Transmitters
(10) Quad Laser Cannons	(8) Antimissile Octets
(4) Assault Concussion Missile Launchers	(20) Point Defense Laser Cannons

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND LOGISTICS

Crew Compliment	21 Officers
	120 Gunners
	1,503 Enlisted Crew
Passenger Capacity	400 Individuals
Cargo Capacity	7,000 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 (10) Phylon Q7 Heavy Tractor Beam

STRENGTHS

Heavy Armaments - Designed as a main-line warship despite its size, the vessel is outfitted with heavier armaments than what is normally seen on a Frigate of its size.

Increased Defenses - The Belarus-class was designed to withstand withering firing and barrages of missile and torpedoes. To ensure its survival, additional defensive capabilities were installed on the vessel including redundant Deflector Shield Generators and heavier armor platting.

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WEAKNESSES

Negative Support - The Belarus-class lacks the capability to carry or deploy Starfighter or Support Craft Squadrons in any number. Likewise, it also lacks the means to carry a singular smaller craft.

Primary Drive System - Located at the extreme after of the vessel are the main drive systems which are easily accessible. Their location further out from the rest of the vessel coupled with a limited coverage from weapon or defensive systems makes the drive systems a tantalizing target; disabling or destruction of the Primary Drive can result in the vessel being rendered immobile, effectively becoming dead in the water and incapable of moving or maneuvering.

Firing Arcs - The majority of the vessel's armaments are focused forward resulting in limited coverage along the aft firing arc, making it easier to approach the vessel from this vector with limited resistance.

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DESCRIPTION

Despite its naming convention, the Belarus-class is, in fact, a Heavy Frigate rather than any form of Cruiser. Its design and purpose was that of expanding upon and providing the Galactic Alliance with additional vessels that fell within the classification of Frigate to bolster the limited designs of these warships. As the Belarus-class was intended to serve as a main-line warship, it was designed with a heavier arsenal of armaments than what is commonly seen on Frigates of its size. However, this installation of additional armaments resulted in a decrease in its overall hangar capacity resulting in the vessel being incapable of carrying any number of squadrons of either Starfighters or Support Craft; nor is it capable of ferrying a singular smaller craft in any capacity. As a means to ensure its survivability when it came into contact with similarly sized vessels or Cruisers, the Belarus-class was designed to accomodate an increase in its defensive capabilities. This allows it to stand toe-to-toe with heavier warships, and often, come out on top or at the very least, able to limp away from the fray. Unfortunately, due to the majority of its weapons focused in a forward firing arc, much of the aft vector of the vessel is lightly protected, providing an easier approach when attacking this area. Likewise, its Primary Drive System makes for a tantalizing target due to this sparse coverage; damage or destruction of these systems can potentially result in the vessel being rendered immobile. The Belarus-class provides the Galactic Alliance with an additional warhorse to be deployed in the continuing and growing conflicst that have gripped the galaxy. Though lacking the means to provide a Starfighter Escort and often requiring the assistance of a Dedicated Carrier, the vessel is more than capable of proving itself a worthy and capable warship where it counts. With these vessels deployed, the Galactic Alliance can further project their capabilities and continue to hold the line against the encroaching darkness.

 

[MANIAC]

Amelia von Sorenn

Nice sub again.

Approved.