Approved Starship Hellspawn Transport Frigate

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OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

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• Intent: To create an Atmospheric Landing Troop Transport
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• Canon Link: N/A
• Primary Source: N/A

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer: Gahenn Foundry
• Affiliation: Crimson Hand
• Model: "Hellspawn" Class Transport Frigate
• Production: Minor
• Material: Durasteel hull

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: Troop Transport Frigate
• Length: 500m
• Width: 250m
• Height: 130m
• Armament: Low
• Defenses: Moderate
• Fighter Hangar: 0 Squadrons
• Support Craft Hangar: 0 Squadrons
• Maneuverability Rating: Average
• Speed Rating: Average
• Hyperdrive Class: 1.5

STANDARD FEATURES
4 Cluster Missile Launchers (Each Launcher holding 30 Missiles Each)
15 Point Defense Laser Cannons
2 Shield Systems; Deflector Shields and Atmospheric-Friction Shields
2 RSD 88D-II BrightStar Ion Engines
4 KGDefender Ion Engines
ADVANCED SYSTEMS
N/A

Strengths:

• The number of Battalions able to be carried by only one of these Transports is about 60 Battalions, or a grand total of 48,000 troops.
• The defense against bombers and fighters is handled by air to air cluster missile launchers and PD Laser Cannons.

Weaknesses:

• All hangars have been removed and revamped to allow more room for troops, meaning the ship has to completely rely on its PDS weaponry
• The only weapons installed on the ship are meant for defense only, requiring escort of other ships to be able to land without armed escort
• The vessel under escort is most vulnerable when it is making an atmospheric landing, due to the underbelly of the ship having only 1/4th of the PDS weapons as the Topside of the ship does. This weakness can also be exploited before they land, although it is more difficult if the ship is being escorted.

 

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Approved.