Approved Starship GADF Firewolf-class Heavy Cruiser

[Amelia von Sorenn]

GADF FIREWOLF-CLASS​

OUT-OF-CHARACTER INFORMATION

Intent

A variant of the Chiss Firewolf Man-of-War for use by the Galactic Alliance Defense Force

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Permission(s)	Not Applicable
Canon Link(s)	Fireworld Man-of-War
Primary Link(s)	Not Applicable

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Manufacturer	Aether Systems
Affiliation	Galactic Alliance
Model	Firewolf-class
Market-Status	Closed-Market
Production	Minor

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	Heavy Cruiser
Length	800 meters
Width	245 meters
Height	195 meters

Rating Specifications

Armaments	High
Defenses	High
Maneuverability	High
Speed	High
Hangar Capacity	Base - (1) Squadron
Hyperdrive Rating	Equipped - Class 2

Hangar Compliment

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

Armaments and Defenses

(10) Heavy Agrocite Cannons	AR-0B Damage Reduction Component
(10) Quad Megamaser Cannons	Redundant Deflector Shield Generators
(20) Light Megamaser Cannons	(20) Missile Deactivation Transmitters
(20) Plasma Sphere Launchers	(20) Antimissile Octets
(10) Breacher Launchers	(30) Heavy Point Defense Laser Cannons

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND LOGISTICS

Crew Compliment	215 Officers
	140 Gunners
	2,356 Enlisted Crew
Passenger Capacity	300 Individuals
Cargo Capacity	6,000 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 (18) Phylon Q7 Heavy Tractor Beam

STRENGTHS

Heavy Cruiser - The GADF Firewolf-class was designed to support strikes against enemy formations and to assist in breaching through Lines-of-Battle. As a means to accomplish this task and primary intended use, the Capital Ship was designed with an increased armament and heavier defenses than that of a Standard Cruiser.

Agile - Further concentration on designs and refitting of systems has ensured that the vessel is capable of reaching incredible acceleration at both Sublight and Light speeds, as well as providing a more maneuverable Capital Ship than is often seen in a Standard Cruiser.

Breacher Ordnance - Specialized and unique weapons developed by the Chiss, they are known to produce an acidic glob upon impact with a target. This glob, in turn, has the potential of eating through the hull plating of a vessel, rendering it vulnerable to follow-up fire from other weapon systems.

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WEAKNESSES

Starfighter Support - The GADF Firewolf-class was designed to focus on other aspects of operational functionality and is only capable of deploying a singular squadron of Starfighters. This often requires that the vessel rely upon Dedicated Carriers for additional Starfighter support when needed.

Sublight Drive System - Though designed following Chiss aesthetics there is a point that shows Hapan influence, specifically, the location and ease of access to the primary Drive System of the vessel. This drawback can result in the drive system being easily damaged, crippling the Heavy Cruiser.

Ventral Coverage - Following a similar design has led to the bulk of the vessel's armaments being located on the dorsal section of the ship. This has resulted in a lack of coverage along the ventral section, rendering this region more susceptible to enemy attacks.

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DESCRIPTION

The smallest of the Chiss Man-of-War class though no less ferocious or lacking fangs in their own right compared to their larger brethren. The development, production, and deployment of the GADF Firewolf-class comes at a time when the Chiss as still recovering from the losses handed to them by the Brotherhood of the Maw and represent the start of a cultural shift away from older ways of thinking; where a preemptive strike may be the very thing needed to prevent a situation from escalating further, rather than waiting for the attack to come first and responding in kind. Designated as a Heavy Cruiser, its primary role is to assist in battering down an enemy's defenses and cutting through a line of battle, all the while withstanding the punishment it would receive from being in the thickest of fighting during an engagement. Ensuring that the vessel survives was the primary focus of the design, with additional retrofitting and redesigns providing the skills and capabilities that the craft has shown during the final testing stages before production. Outfitted with a heavier armament than a standard Cruiser, additional armor plating was installed along the hull to strengthen the vessel, whilst further defensive measures were installed as well. This inclusion of additional defensive measures and a heavier armament of weaponry, however, has resulted in the near lack of hangar capacity as many of these systems have taken up much of the internal sections of the vessel. This has resulted in the near lack of squadron support as the vessel is only capable of deploying a singular Starfighter Squadron and often must rely heavily on Dedicated Carriers for additional support as needed. Though largely following the design aspects of the Chiss, the GADF Firewolf-class does show a hint of Hapan influence in the design due to the location of its Drive System. The ease with which access can be gained to this system means that it can be damaged, potentially crippling the Cruiser. Likewise, many of its armaments are arrayed along the dorsal section of the vessel, resulting in the ventral section being lightly armed and protected against attack. However, even with these drawbacks, the vessel is more than capable of fulfilling its intended purpose, a Heavy Cruiser meant to punch through the enemy and unleash chaos from within.

 

[Krass Wyms]

Approved