Barkt Melan
Next-Gen Bothan
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Affiliation: ACA/Buyers
Manufacturer: Heofon Industries
Model: Fireline-class Corvette
Modularity: No
Production: Major
Material: Durasteel, Transparisteel
Classification: Assault Corvette
Length: 200 m
Width: 50 m
Height: 30 m
Armament:
- x8 Turbolasers
- x6 Proton Torpedo Tubes
- x4 Laser Cannon Batteries
Hangar: 1 Squadron
Special Features:
- Communications Array
- Encryption Network
- Escape Pods
- Holonet Transceiver
- Heavy Deflector Shield Generator
- Standard Detention Cells
- Standard Life Support Systems
- Standard Navigational Systems
- Standard Sensor Array
- Standard Targeting Systems
- Tractor Beams
Maneuverability Rating: 10
Speed Rating: 9
Hyperdrive Class: 2
Strengths:
- High Shielding: Like almost all Heofon ships, the Fireline is built with extra shields, allowing it to soak up extra damage.
Weaknesses:
- Clunky: The Fireline is slower than many corvettes of it’s size, and doesn’t have the same maneuverability as well
- Underwhelming: While it was a new experience for the company, the Fireline-class doesn't really stand out among most corvettes. It's merely Heofon setting foot into the world of capital ships.
Description: The Fireline-class Corvette was the first true capital ship that Heofon has produced, and the lack of previous experience shows. While the ship isn't a complete failure, the lack of maneuverability and overall poor design simply shows that the company has a lot to learn in this new front. While not a complete failure and still a decent ship for a group who need a corvette for a lower price, the Fireline has a long way to go before being equal to the ships of most governments.
Development Thread: Will do if needed
Intent: To recreate the old Bothan Corvette and provide a new ship of the line for buyers
Who Can Use This: N/A
Primary Source: N/A
