Unreviewed Dagger VI-class, Line Escort [Recon]

[Ethanael Halscott]

DAGGER VI-CLASS
"RECON BOAT"
LINE ESCORT - TACTICAL ASSAULT​

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: To modernize the Dagger-class frigate for the Commonwealth as a formation-based line escort vessel.
• Image Source: N/A
• Canon Link: N/A
• Permissions: Solarium Glasteel, Shiva Ion Cannon, Ifrit Turbolaser
• Primary Source: Dagger V-class

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer: Primo Victorian Enterprises
• Affiliation: Imperial Commonwealth of Dosuun
• Market Status: Closed-Market
• Model: CNC-LED6-M1 “Dagger”
• Production: Minor
• Material:
  
  • Durasteel Reinforced Crystalamnium Hull
  • Reinforced Duraplast with Latticed Crystaplast Liner
  • Alusteel Reinforced Durasteel Hull [Interior]
  • Tunqstoid Blast Doors, Turadium Blast Shields [Interior]
  • Solarium Glasteel Viewports [Overlay]
  • Glasteel Viewports [Underlay], Turadium Blast Shutters
  • Agrinium, Dallorian Alloy [Key Areas/Critical Components]
  • AR-0B Damage Reduction Plating [Key Areas/Critical
  • Doonium Infused Impervium [Munitions Control]
  • Hekakles-type Composite Hull System

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: Frigate, Tactical Assault/Line Escort
• Length: 260m
• Width: 138m
• Height: 124m
• Armament: High
  
  • 2x Tasha-III Plasma Disruptor Cannons [Forward-Chin Mount]
  • 2x Ifrit Turbolasers [Dorsal Midline Mounts]
  • 2x Boltfire Plasma Pulse Cannons [Port/Starboard]
  • 1x Voidbreaker II Seismic Cannon [Rear-Dorsal Concealed Turret, Limited Traverse]
  • 6x Thunderbolt II Rotary HVCs [CIWS Ring]
  • 1x Shiva Compact Ion Cannon [Aft Facing]
  • 2x Ovmar II Missile Systems [Midship Banks]
• Defenses: Very High
  
  • Rampart Shield Matrix [Primary All-Angle Shield]
  • Phalanx Adaptive Shield Matrix [Attack-Adaptive Layer]
  • Ballista Shield Array [Kinetic/Projectile Interception]
  • Sentinel Defense System [Close-In Interceptor Grid]
  • Boudica Kinetic Deflector [Localized Impact Mitigation]
  • Vitralis Reflex Shield Generator [Reflexive Shield Layer]
  • Crystalamnium Mesh + Crystaplast Shell [Radiant + Kinetic Dispersal]
  • Hekakles Composite Hull [Core Durability Layer]
  • Ariadne ECM Assistant [Electronic Countermeasure Control]
  • Arbalest Capacitor System [Emergency Power Surge Buffer]
  • Russ Shield Suite (Emergency Redundancy Layer)
    
    • Deflector Shield Generators (x2): Particle & Ray Overlay w/ Integrated Shield Boost
    • Regenerative Reinforced Shield Generator: Self-healing layer + Shield Boost
    • Ion Shield Generator: Specialized ion disruption protection
    • Emergency Capacitor Boost System: Temporarily doubles absorption threshold on critical areas
  • Tauros Defensive Suite
    
    • Capacitor Drains, Socket Guards, and De-Ionizer Rigs
    • Anti-Tractor Beam Shroud (Field Disruptor Pattern)
    • Chaff and Flares Dispersal System (Multi-burst Countermeasure Ejectors)
    • Anti-Ordnance EM Probe (Localized detonation field on missile proximity)
    • Missile Deactivation Transmitter (Pulse jammer for active munition)
• Hangar Space: None
• Hangar Allocations: N/A
  
  • Starfighters: N/A squadrons
  • Support Craft: N/A squadrons
• Single Craft Hangar: No
• Maneuverability Rating: Average
• Speed Rating: High
• Hyperdrive: Yes
  
  • Primary Class: 1.0
  • Backup Class: 10.0

STANDARD FEATURES

• Auxiliary Systems:
  
  • Auxiliary/Reserve Power, Backup Generator, Containment & Coolant
  • Emergency Life Support & Reactor Disengagement
  • Emergency Shield Deployment Systems
  • Command, Shield, and Disengagement Subsystems
  • Astrogation-Comm Node, Integrates navigation data, hyperlane signal mapping
  • Reserve and Emergency Back-up Generator Systems
  • Auxiliary Reactor and Core Coolant Systems
  • Systems Control Center / Supplemental Power Control
  • Auxiliary Power Generator Systems
  • Life Support & Waste System Management
  • Hazard Control and Internal Surge Routing
• Communications:
  
  • Coordinated Command Integration Suite
  • Emergency Burst Comms
  • Long/Short-Range Hyperwave Encrypted Data Channels
  • Fleet Control & Intrafleet Sync Suites
• Flight Systems:
  
  • Full Propulsion Suite + Navigation Buffer
  • Hyperlane Jump Control + Holosite Systems
  • Sublight & Hyperlane Navigational Control
  • Astrogation Buffer, Plotter, and Nav-Comp Manual Override
  • Jump Point Navigation Suite
  • Engineering Systems
  • Skyquake Engine Core Control
  • Trinity Core Containment & Coolant Regulation
  • Primary/Secondary Shield Generator Management
  • Capacitor Control Suite
  • Aether-IX Integration Node
  • FRIES-IV Thermal Discharge & Energy Routing
  • Reactor Disengagement Safeties
• Engineering:
  
  • Power Management Systems + Redundancy
  • Core Coolant Management
  • Shield Capacitor + Leech Management
  • Hazard Control, Munitions Waste Containment
  • Advanced Tractor Beam Control and Containment
• Tactical and Security Systems
  
  • Redundant Shield & Capacitor Management
  • PulseScreen Recharge Management
  • Auto-Targeting Logic + Turret Coordination
  • Weapons/Munitions Routing & Safety Oversight
  • Emergency Lockdown Systems
  • Lock-on, Tracking, and PulseScreen Quick-Recharge Suite
  • Auto-Targeting Lead and Fire Solution Aiding Systems
  • Shield Booster, Emergency Deflector Sync Control
  • Automated Weapons Waste Disposal Protocols
• Astrogation Systems:
  
  • Full-Range GravMass Sensor Suite
  • Planetary/Lifesigns Scanner
  • Hyper-Navigation Suite
  • Stellar Cartography Management System
  • Nav-Decoy Buoy Deployment
  • Spatial Mass & Hyperlane Mapping
  • Astrogation Nav-Com Sync Network
• Medical:
  
  • Full Compact Medical Bay Suite
  • Auto-sterile triage beds
  • Med droid interface
  • Long-term care pod (single)
  • Damage-stabilization support cradle

ADVANCED SYSTEMS

• Powerplant & Propulsion
  
  • Twin, Skyquake-XM Ion Engines [High-thrust vectored ion propulsion]
  • Trinity Core Compact [Reactor + ElectroFrost regulation system]
  • Blackwake Core [Supplemental Reactor]
  • Icarus Maneuvering Array [Micro-thrust and counter-gravity agility system]
  • Crystal-Integrated Harmonic Regulator [Force-resonance and energy destabilization protection]
  • Aether-IX Modular Suite [System integration and modulation overlay]
  • Fries-IV Modular Suite [Thermal regulation and emergency power reroute]
• Datacore & Sensor Systems:
  
  • Helion Data Core Matrix: Serves as the central data handling and analysis nexus. Integrates sensor inputs, targeting data, astrogation, and fleet relay processing. Blackwake interfaces with this directly to prioritize system resilience.
  • SPX Aetherveil Sensor Suite
    
    • Long-range passive + active scanning
    • Force-resonance tuned with Verityne crystal logic
    • High-resolution mapping + gravitational anomaly detection
    • Use: Early warning, fleet synchronization, sensor triangulation in crowded space.
  • TCSX Strikeveil Sensor Suite
    
    • Tactical fire control optimization
    • Real-time target trajectory and maneuver prediction
    • Integrated with Vanguard-GTS and weapons grid
      
      • Mid-combat tactical locking and active countermeasure compensation.
  • ECMX Ghostspike Sensor Suite
    
    • Anti-spoofing and distortion filtering
    • Ghost-signal retasking for passive detection
    • Protects against stealth vessels, sensor ghosts, or cloaked units.
  • SCX Navicor Sensor Suite
    
    • Dedicated for nav-hazard detection
    • Hyperlane anomaly mapping and battlefield pathfinding
    • Optimized for formation maneuvering and emergency reroute
      
      • Strategic positioning, safe retreat vectors, escort formation cohesion.
• Internal Defense Management
  
  • Retractable Auto Blasters
  • Crystalamnium-Coated Turadium Blast Barriers
  • Biometric Locks, Thermal Sensors, Pressure Plate Eject Systems
  • Emergency Lift Lockdown & Compact Disposal Systems
  • Automated War Droid Emergency Deployment
  • Automated Anti-Concussion Field Emergency Deployment
  • Extensive Security Camera and Motion Detection System
• Communications
  
  • Ariadne ECM Assistant [Signal control, threat mapping, ECM node coordination]
  • Electronic Interference Mast [Signal Disruption and Jamming Coordination]
  • Dudley Communication Suite (Compact Bolt Variant):
    
    • Hyperwave Signal Interceptor / Transceiver
    • Comm-Laser + Encryption Modules
    • Holotransceiver / Emergency Subspace Transmitter
    • Emergency Subspace Signal Generator
• Countermeasures
  
  • Ion Encumbrance System [Drive-disrupting signature cloud]
  • Phantom Short-Range Tactical Jammers (x2)
  • SIG-220 Tactical Jammer [Broadband Disruption Layer]
  • IFF Confuser / Screamer Sensor Jammer / Hail Comm Jammer
• Sensors
  
  • Bluford Sensor Suite [Trimmed]:
    
    • Passive & Long-range Sensor Arrays
    • Life Form Indicator, Com-scan, Electro Photo Receptor
    • Tri-Tracker & Light Detection + Ranging Suite
  • Savić Tracking Sensor Suite [Bolt Spec]:
    
    • Imaging System
    • Combat Multi-view Display
    • Target-Aggressor Attack Resolution Software
    • Countermeasures Compensation Computer
    • Ranging Laser System
    • Universal Transceiver Package
  • Targeting
    
    • Vanguard-GTS Targeting Suite
      
      • Active Matrix Targeting, Targeting Computer + Combat Multi-View Display
      • Target-Aggressor Attack Resolution Software
    • Sureshot Targeting Array
    • Short Range Target Acquiring Sensor
    • Integrated with Icarus, Trinity, and Ariadne systems for seamless lock acquisition and coordination

STRENGTHS

• Highly durable defensive matrix; resilient even under saturation
• Strong midline firepower with power efficiency via Ifrit/Arbalest
• Can deploy Voidbreaker II without compromising profile
• Flexible electronic warfare and ECM integration
• Line-holding durability; perfect for escorting capital ships and screening lighter units

WEAKNESSES

• Lower speed and turn rate than smaller vessels
• Large profile and exposed mid-dorsal batteries
• Voidbreaker II has significant cooldown and visual exposure when deployed
• No fighter support; dependent on CIWS and allied Kelly/Bolt formations

DESCRIPTION
The Dagger VI-class is the latest generation of the famed Dagger frigate series, brought into the modern era by the Commonwealth as its backbone line escort. Unlike its skirmish-hunting predecessors, the VI refocuses on formation durability, system longevity, and survivability under pressure. Designed to anchor Bolt/Kelly wolfpacks and screen larger capital units, the Dagger VI is built for one purpose: to endure.

Twin Skyquake-XM engines and the Trinity Core Compact reactor supply thrust and primary power, with the Blackwake sub-core acting as a combat surge and reroute buffer. This is reinforced by the Arbalest Capacitor System, ensuring stability during Voidbreaker II firing cycles or shield matrix reboots.

The Voidbreaker II is turret-mounted dorsally near the stern, concealed behind armored panels until deployment. This placement allows the Dagger to mask its most devastating weapon until it’s needed, unleashing seismic rounds to crack stations or cripple larger warships. Meanwhile, Tasha-III disruptors and Ifrit turbolasers supply its primary midrange punch, with Boltfires and Thunderbolts handling flanking targets and CIWS threats.

With twenty-four internal decks, the Dagger VI carries a full support staff, crew quarters, a dedicated medical bay, and a robust communications and ECM suite centered around the Ariadne node. It does not carry fighters or gunships—but it doesn’t need to. When paired with Bolt corvettes and Kelly-class skirmishers, the Dagger brings the weight that keeps them alive.


Deck Layout
Decks 1–3 | Dorsal Command & Observation

• Deck 1 – Bridge + Combat Navigation Pod
  
  • Integrated CIC/Bridge configuration
  • Emergency helm override seat
  • Command override access terminals
• Deck 2 – Combat Intelligence, Tactical Comms
  
  • Ariadne ECM relay center
  • Signal operations, datalink servers
• Deck 3 – Observation Gallery + Officer Briefing Rooms
  
  • Strategic holotank
  • Emergency lifeboat deployment chamber

Decks 4–6 | Tactical Ops & Weapons Control

• Deck 4 – Fire Control Core + Vanguard-GTS Access
  
  • Voidbreaker II firing control (isolated turret uplink)
  • Target acquisition relay from Bluford sensors
• Deck 5 – Weapons Routing + Magnetic Rail Access
  
  • Trunked conduits to dorsal Ifrit and Boltfire mounts
  • Munition routing safety core
• Deck 6 – CIWS Turret Command + Point Defense Relay
  
  • Thunderbolt II independent fire computers
  • Safety relays for Ovmar II integration

Decks 7–10 | Crew Quarters & Operations

• Deck 7 – Junior Enlisted Bunks + Lounge
  
  • Bunk pods, shared lockers, communal mess
• Deck 8 – Senior Enlisted & NCO Quarters
  
  • Double-occupancy, locker storage
  • Dry galley + ops café
• Deck 9 – Officer Quarters + Captain’s Cabin
  
  • Small warroom/briefing center
  • Captain’s suite (spartan, utilitarian)
• Deck 10 – Crew Services
  
  • Laundry, water recycling hub, study nook
  • Emergency decontamination corridor

Decks 11–12 | Medical & Environmental Systems

• Deck 11 – Infirmary, Stasis Pod, Surgical Suite
  
  • Auto-doc station
  • 2-bed trauma bay + quarantine locker
• Deck 12 – Environmental Control + Med Support Systems
  
  • Atmospheric scrubbing
  • Decon processing, biohazard waste purge system

Decks 13–17 | Engineering & Power Core

• Deck 13 – Engineering Deck Alpha
  
  • Blackwake Core Regulation Suite
  • Main control room for reactor health
• Deck 14 – Trinity Core Compact – Primary Reactor
  
  • Radiation-hardened, rotating staff stations
  • Arbalest capacitor links + core coolant trunk
• Deck 15 – Skyquake-XM Drive Control + Subreactor
  
  • Dual engine controller terminals
  • Emergency coolant purge access
• Deck 16 – Power Routing + Damage Control Nodes
  
  • Fire suppression zone
  • Crew emergency suit lockers
• Deck 17 – Auxiliary Engineering & Backup Battery Banks
  
  • Maintenance droids, spare components
  • Manual power reroute system

Decks 18–21 | Systems, Storage, and Security

• Deck 18 – Main Armory + Weapons Security Office
  
  • Locker storage for field and shipboard arms
  • Security checkpoint + blast door
• Deck 19 – Internal Defense Grid + Sensor Maintenance
  
  • Icarus and Ariadne calibration stations
  • Sensor plate access (internal/external)
• Deck 20 – Storage Bays, Munitions Racks (Boltfire, Tasha)
  
  • Smartlinked loader rails
  • Drone-access maintenance hatches
• Deck 21 – Voidbreaker II Maintenance Crawl
  
  • Turret housing, hydraulic compensators
  • Seismic shell loaders (auto-assist + manual)

Decks 22–24 | Structural / Ventral

• Deck 22 – Lower Hull Support & Internal Frame Bracing
  
  • Hull shock absorption dampeners
  • Bulkhead inspection points
• Deck 23 – Ventral Airlock + Hull Access
  
  • EVA prep room
  • Maintenance umbilical for station docking
• Deck 24 – Ballast & Emergency Vent Layer
  
  • Explosive venting panels
  • Manual hull breach lockdown systems

Deck 25 & 26 – Infrastructure Crawl / Systems Buffer Zone | Superstructure Compression Zone / Hull Envelope

• Deck 25 - Often referred to as “Deck Zero” by engineers.
  
  • Houses:
    
    • Thermal vent shafts
    • Sensor baffles
    • Inertial compensator tuning conduits
    • Subdeck maintenance crawlways
  • This is not habitable for long-term crew work — only accessed for periodic diagnostics and substructural repairs.
• Deck 26 - This is the final ventral-most layer between the primary structure and hull plating.
  
  • Includes:
    
    • Hull stress sensors
    • Shock absorption gel layers (Blackwake-dampened)
    • Internal plate flex zones
    • Last-ditch thermal dispersal grids
  • It’s more "armor and physics" than deck, but still mapped for emergency purposes and robotic maintenance units.