Approved Starship Gozanti-type Light Cruiser

[Amelia von Sorenn]

GOZANTI-TYPE LIGHT CRUISER​

OUT-OF-CHARACTER INFORMATION

Intent

An updated variant of the Gozanti-class Cruiser for use by the Mandalorian Empire

Image Source	[HERE]
Permission(s)	Not Applicable
Canon Link(s)	Gozanti-class Cruiser
	Imperial Gozanti-class Cruiser
	Gozanti-class Assault Carrier
	IGV-55 Surveillance Vessel
	C-ROC Gozanti-class Light Cruiser
Primary Link(s)	Not Applicable

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Manufacturer	Aether Systems
Affiliation	Mandalorian Empire
Model	Gozanti-type
Market-Status	Closed-Market
Production	Mass-Produced

Materials

Hull Plating	Internal Structure	Additional
Mandalorian Iron	Duralloy	Chromium
Nyix-Alloy	Titanium	Crystasteel
Doonium	Aluminium	Vandinite
Duralium	Laminasteel	Starship Components
Trimantium	Duraplast

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Classification	Light Cruiser
	Raiding Vessel
	Fleet Support Vessel
	Starfighter Carrier
Length	350 meters
Width	45 meters
Height	18.7 meters

Rating Specifications

Armaments	Low
Defenses	High
Maneuverability	High
Speed	High
Hangar Capacity	Low - (1) Squadron
Single Craft Hangar	Yes
Hyperdrive Rating	Equipped - Class 2

Hangar Compliment

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

Armaments and Defenses

(1) Dorsal Quad Turbolaser Cannon	AR-0B Damage Reduction Component
(1) Ventral Quad Turbolaser Cannon	Redundant Deflector Shield Generator
(4) Quad Laser Cannons	(12) Missile Deactivation Transmitters
(8) Medium NK-7 Ion Cannons	(8) XM-130 Chaff Dispensers
(2) Assault Proton Torpedo Tubes	(20) Heavy Point Defense Laser Cannons

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND LOGISTICS

Crew Compliment	1 Officer
	6 Gunners
	3 Engineers
	4 Loadmasters
	24 Enlisted Crew
Passenger Capacity	20 Mandalorians
	10 Droids
Cargo Capacity	4,000 Metric Tons
Consumables	2 Galactic Standard Months

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 JV-80 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 (8) Phylon Q7 Heavy Tractor Beam (4) Assault Tubes Plasma Cut Boarding Device

STRENGTHS

Exceptional Defensive Survivability for Its Size - Layered Mandalorian iron plating, carbon-durasteel armor, redundant deflector shields, and a damage-reduction system allow the vessel to absorb punishment far beyond what most light cruisers or raiders can endure, enabling it to remain operational while under sustained fire.

High Speed and Maneuverability - Powerful ion drives, reinforced inertial compensation, and a streamlined hull profile give the ship rapid acceleration and tight handling, allowing it to outmaneuver heavier warships, disengage from superior forces, or overtake most civilian and military transports.

Dedicated Boarding and Capture Capability - Assault tubes, heavy tractor beams, and plasma-cut boarding devices allow the cruiser to forcible breach disabled vessels, delivering its contingent of Mandalorian shock troops and droids directly into enemy hulls for rapid seizure of ships, cargo, or prisoners.

Starfighter Carrier Flexibility - External racks for a full squadron and an internal hangar for a utility craft allow the ship to provide reconnaissance, interception, and escort coverage while remaining far smaller and faster than traditional carriers.

Low Crew Requirements Through Automation - Extensive shipwide automation, advanced damage control systems, and integrated fire-control networks reduce required crew size, lowering life-support demand, training costs, and operational logistics while maintaining combat effectiveness.

Strong Raiding and Interdiction Utility - High cargo capacity, long-range sensors, fast hyperdrive response, and tractor beam arrays make the cruiser well-suited for convoy interception, rapid loot extraction, and extended piracy or privateer-style operations.

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WEAKNESSES

Very Limited Heavy Firepower - With only two quad turbolasers and light torpedo armament, the ship lacks the offensive output to threaten proper capital ships or fortified stations without additional bomber or fleet support.

Reliance on Boarding Success - Its combat profile favors disabling and capturing targets; if enemy vessels resist boarding or maintain shield integrity, the cruiser's effectiveness drops sharply.

Vulnerability of External Starfighter Racks - Carried squadrons are partially exposed while docked externally, making them susceptible to damage from flak, debris, or precision strikes before launch.

Limited Internal Hangar Space - Only a single craft can be stored internally, restricting repair, refit, or recovery operations for damaged fighters during extended missions.

Small Boarding Detachment - While elite, the 20 Mandalorians and 10 Battle Droids are insufficient for seizing large or heavily defended vessels without prolonged engagements or additional support.

Automation Vulnerability - Heavy reliance on automed systems makes the ship more susceptible to advanced slicing, electronic warfare, or strikes from Ion-based and EMP-based weaponry.

Not Designed for Line-of-Battle Combat - Despite strong defenses, the vessel lacks the sustained firepower and reactor output to function effectively in fleet-line engagements against true warships.

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DESCRIPTION

The Gozanti-type Light Cruiser is a heavily modernized Mandalorian reinterpretation of the venerable Gozanit design, engineered by Aether Systems to fulfill a specialized hybrid role as a fast raiding vessel, fleet support ship, and compact starfighter carrier. Unlike traditional light cruisers built around direct firepower, this variant prioritizes survivability, speed, and operational flexibility. Its hull is extensively reinforced with Mandalorian iron composites, carbon-durasteel armor, and layered shielding, allowing it to survive encounters that would cripple civilian-grade cruisers or older patrol conversions. Combined with a damage-reduction system and redundant shield generators, the ship is optimized to remain intact long enough to disengage, reposition, or complete boarding operations. The cruiser's propulsion system is tuned for rapid interception and evasive maneuvering, enabling it to chase down convoys, outrun heavier warships, and weave through asteroid fields or dense orbital traffic with relative ease. This mobility forms the backbone of its raiding technique - strike quickly, disable the target, deploy boarding forces, and withdraw before enemy reinforcements arrive. Starfighter support is provided through a set of reinforced external docking racks capable of carrying a full squadron, supplemented by a small internal hangar for a shuttle, gunship, or utility craft. While modest compared to true carriers, this capability allows the vessel to project fighter screens, conduct reconnaissance, and provide limited air superiority during raids or escort missions. Its most distinctive feature is its boarding specialization. Heavy tractor beam projectors lock targets in place while assault tubes equipped with plasma-cut boarding devices carve entry points through enemy hulls. Once breached, a compact but elite detachment of Mandalorian warriors and Battle Droids storms critical compartments, aiming to seize control of the bridge, engineering sections, or cargo holds with ruthless efficiency. Internally, the cruiser is designed around automation. Advanced navigation, gunnery control, damage response, and engineering systems reduce the need for large crews, allowing the ship to operate with a relatively small complement while maintaining full functionality. This not only lowers logistical strain but also frees internal volume for cargo, prisoners, and boarding equipment. Within the Mandalorian fleet, the Gozanti-type Light Cruiser is regarded as a precision tool rather than a blunt instrument - a fast, resilient predator that thrives on disruption, capture, and rapid force projection. While ill-suited for standing battles against capital ships, it excels at destabilizing supply lines, hunting isolated targets, and supporting larger fleet actions from the periphery, embodying a preference for tactical dominance through speed, resilience, and calculated aggression.

 

[MANIAC]

Amelia von Sorenn

As usual, nicely made.

Approved.