Approved Starship GADF Nightdragon-class Battlecruiser

[Amelia von Sorenn]

GADF NIGHTDRAGON-CLASS​

OUT-OF-CHARACTER INFORMATION

Intent

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

Image Source	[HERE]
Permission(s)	Not Applicable
Canon Link(s)	Nightdragon Man-of-War
Primary Link(s)	Not Applicable

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Manufacturer	Aether Systems
Affiliation	Galactic Alliance
Model	Nightdragon-class
Market-Status	Closed-Market
Production	Semi-Unique - No more than a dozen

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	Command Ship
	Planetary Assault Carrier
Length	3,600 meters
Width	1,235 meters
Height	995 meters

Rating Specifications

Armaments	Extreme
Defenses	Very High
Maneuverability	Very Low
Speed	Very Low
Hangar Capacity	Very High - (29) Squadrons
Hyperdrive Rating	Equipped - Class 2

Hangar Compliment

Starfighter Squadrons	Support Squadrons
(24) Squadrons	(5) Squadrons

Armaments and Defenses

(10) XX-9 Heavy Turbolaser Cannons	AR-0B Damage Reduction Component
(60) Heavy Megamaser Cannon Batteries	Redundant Deflector Shield Generators
(40) Quad Megamaser Cannons	(30) Missile Deactivation Transmitters
(30) Quad Agrocite Cannons	(30) Antimissile Octets
(40) Plasma Sphere Launchers	(60) Heavy Point Defense Ion Cannons
(20) Breacher Launchers	(60) Heavy Point Defense Laser Cannons

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND LOGISTICS

Crew Compliment	1,591 Officers
	568 Gunners
	34,356 Enlisted Crew
Passenger Capacity	36,864 Individuals
Cargo Capacity	30,000 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 (34) Phylon Q7 Heavy Tractor Beam (4) IM-455 Modular Garrisons

STRENGTHS

Command Ship - The GADF Nightdragon-class was designed and is intended to be utilized in the command of vast flotillas, providing its command staff with sweeping views of an engagement and ensuring they have the tools at which to maneuver and command multiple Capital Ships and their attached Squadrons.

Planetary Assault - The scope of the capabilities and the size of its hangar capacity have resulted in a Battlecruiser that is capable of carrying a full Division along with modular garrisons to be used in securing a beachhead or consolidating gains.

Breacher Ordnance - These specialized weapons are unique to the Chiss and were first developed by them. They are known to produce an acidic glob upon impact with an enemy after detonation, in turn, this glob is capable of eating the hull plating of a vessel, potentially leaving it vulnerable to follow-up fire.

Heavy Armaments - Each GADF Nightdragon-class is equipped with a multitude of heavy armaments and a vast array of weapon systems with which it can bring destruction to bear upon an enemy vessel.

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WEAKNESSES

Command Bridge - To ensure that the Command Staff retained a full view of the field of battle during an engagement, the bridge of the vessel is located at a higher elevation than seen in previous designs of Imperial era Capital Ships. The precarious location of the Command Bridge opens it to be easily damaged or destroyed, which would have catastrophic results, either crippling the vessel or resulting in its loss of control.

Sluggish - The GADF Nightdragon-class was not designed to be a fast and nimble vessel, with its heavier armor plating and multiple defense systems resulting in a slow-moving vessel that can be easily overtaken by Interceptors or Capital Ships designed to focus on speed.

Ungainly - Just as the Battlecruiser was not designed for speed, nor was it designed for its maneuverability. Even adjusting its course or heading requires time and distance to properly execute such a small and simple maneuver as turning left.

XX-9 Safety Feature - A known safety feature of the targeting computers installed in these weapons is that they lock up when they traverse below the horizon. A feature that is intended to prevent the weapon from accidentally firing on the ground (or into the ship) when targetting enemies. Unfortunately, this provides enemy starfighters an advantage by flying low under the weapon's firing arc.

Hangar Entry Points - The hangar bays, though heavily defended, can still be easily accessed due to their locations along the ventral section of the vessel. This can result in enemy craft landing within the hangar bays or causing damage to internal systems by firing into the bays, potentially crippling the vessel.

Limited Numbers - The size and complexity of this vessel have resulted in a very limited production. As such, only a dozen of these Battlecruisers are known to currently exist.

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DESCRIPTION

The largest of the Chiss Man-of-War classes and seemingly the most deadly of the three has awoken from its slumber and clawed its way out of its den. With the destruction of Csilla and a promise that no such tragedy will befall the Chiss people again, the GADF Nightdragon-class was born and unleashed upon the galaxy to lead the Chiss in their recovery. These warships were designed with the focus of providing Fleet Commanders the capability to easily direct and maneuver larger fleet formations whilst also providing them with a sweeping view of a conflict. This was accomplished in the design of its command bridge, located atop a large superstructure similar to Imperial era Star Destroyers. However, this added the unfortunate drawback of placing the command bridge in a precarious location to be more easily damaged, potentially crippling the vessel and preventing its continued operation. As a means to attempt to counteract this, additional defensive systems and heavier armor platting were installed throughout the Capital Ship, resulting in a heavier defense rating at the cost of speed and maneuverability. Though more than capable of withstanding a withering salvo of weapon fire from an enemy, it is known to move slowly as if lumbering through space. Likewise, it was not designed with maneuverability in mind, and even the simplest of maneuvers take time and distance to fully execute properly. A further attempt to mitigate some of the issues that the GADF Nightdragon-class is known to experience comes from its vast hangar bays and the large capacity of squadrons it can ferry and deploy into a conflict. As such, it is capable of deploying eight full Starfighter Wings - each organized with three squadrons per wing - as well as five full squadrons of Support Craft. Its secondary role is that of Planetary Assault Carrier, and the Nightdragon-class is known to be able to carry a full Division as well as multiple modular garrisons. Unfortunately, this added capability to ferry multiple squadrons has resulted in an unattended drawback focused on its hangar bays, which are so numerous, that even though they are defended heavily, they are still easily accessible. This can result in enemy vessels boarding, or internal damage being rendered to the vessel with a lucky shot or daring pilot entering the hangar bay. Drawbacks aside, the beast that is the GADF Nightdragon-class is more than capable of showing the Galaxy that the Chiss are still just as strong as they were prior to the destruction of Csilla, or at the very least, they will not willingly go silently into the night.

 

[Krass Wyms]

Approved