7th Fleet Initiative
Aiwha-class Corvette
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OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: Picket Corvette
- Image Source: Aiwha-class by FractalSponge
- Canon Link: N/A
- Restricted Missions: N/A
- Primary Source: N/A
- Manufacturer: Galactic Empire
- Model: Aiwha-class Corvette
- Affiliation: Galactic Empire
- Production: Mass-Produced
- Material: Starship Components
- Classification: Picket Corvette
- Length: 150 meters
- Width: 85 meters
- Height: 40 meters
- Armament: Average
2 Heavy Ion Cannons (Gimballed Forward) - 1 Turreted Medium Twin Turbolaser (Dorsal)
- 3 Turreted Light Twin Turbolasers (Dorsal)
- 1 Turreted Light Twin Turbolaser (Ventral)
- 2 Heavy Laser Cannons (Ventral)
- 1 Tractor Beam
[*]Defenses: Low
[*]Hangar: Very Low: 0
[*]Maneuverability Rating: Average
[*]Speed Rating: High
[*]Hyperdrive Class: Average: 2
SPECIAL FEATURES
- SORCE Cannons - all turbolasers utilize SORCE technology.
- Alpha Strike: While each weapon on the Aiwha is turreted save the ion cannons, they are ideally situated for firing forward, enabling the small corvette to concentrate every single turret on a single point in an "alpha strike" to maximize firepower.
- Atmospheric Capabilities: Due to the streamline design, the Aiwha performs better in atmosphere.
- Blind Spot: Underneath the engines, the Aiwha is only defended by the two heavy laser cannons and even those have a slim firing arc if a fighter flies directly behind the engines.
The Aiwha-class is a picket ship, designed to be stationed along Imperial trade routes, at customs stops, and also capable of pulling atmospheric duties. It is fast and hard hitting, ideally suited for tackling pirate ships or immobilizing smugglers.
Due to the emphasis on pursuit and capture, the Aiwha is often dependent on tankers for resupply.
This vessel is part of the 7th Fleet Initiative, which aims to furnish the Galactic Empire with a series of modern, combat ready warships to better protect Imperial interests.
Perhaps most noticeable about 7th Fleet Initiative designs is their incorporation of SORCE turbolasers, purchased from Silk Holdings. The SORCE model allows ships to consolidate their barrel count while maximizing energy output. Meaning that while 7th Fleet designs might sport fewer guns overall than contemporaries, their broadsides do no less damage.
Crew: 92
Troops: 30
Consumables: 3 months
