Approved Starship Kandosii-type Dreadnaught

[Amelia von Sorenn]

KANDOSII-TYPE DREADNAUGHT​

OUT-OF-CHARACTER INFORMATION

Intent

An updated variant of the Kandosii-type Dreadnaught for use by the Mandalorian Empire

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PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Manufacturer	Aether Systems
Affiliation	Mandalorian Empire
Model	Kandosii-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	Star Destroyer
	Command Ship
	Starfighter Carrier
	Military Transport
Length	1,600 meters
Width	635 meters
Height	782 meters

Rating Specifications

Armaments	Very High
Defenses	Very High
Maneuverability	Very Low
Speed	Very Low
Hangar Capacity	Average - (8) Squadrons
Hyperdrive Rating	Equipped - Class 2

Hangar Compliment

Starfighter Squadrons	Support Squadrons
(6) Squadrons	(2) Squadrons

Armaments and Defenses

(8) Heavy Octuple Turbolaser Barbette	AR-0B Damage Reduction Component
(30) Heavy Agrocite Cannons	Redundant Deflector Shield Generators
(20) Quad Turbolaser Cannons	(40) Missile Deactivation Transmitters
(40) Heavy NK-7 Ion Cannons	(20) Antimissile Octets
(40) Quad Laser Cannons	(40) Heavy Point Defense Ion Cannons
(20) Assault Concussion Missile Launchers	(40) Heavy Point Defense Laser Cannons
(20) Assault Proton Torpedo Tubes	(40) Heavy Flak Cannons

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND LOGISTICS

Crew Compliment	215 Officers
	330 Gunners
	36,210 Enlisted Crew
Passenger Capacity	8,000 Mandalorians
	1,700 Droids
Cargo Capacity	36,000 Metric Tons
Consumables	6 Galactic Standard Years

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 (20) Phylon Q7 Heavy Tractor Beam (3) IM-455 Modular Garrison

STRENGTHS

Overwhelming Capital-Scale Firepower - The Kandosii-type fields an exceptionally dense weapons layout, combining heavy octuple turbolaser barbettes, massed agrocite cannons, ion batteries, missile systems, and layered point-defense. This allows it to engage enemy Star Destroyers head-on while simultaneously suppressing escorts and starfighters.

Extreme Durability and Layered Defenses - Mandalorian iron plating, carbon-durasteel armor, redundant deflector and ion shields, and damage-reduction systems make the ship extraordinarily resistant to sustained bombardment, boarding actions, and ion-based disablement.

Heavy Carrier and Rapid Deployment Capability - With hangars for two full wings of starfighters and two squadrons of support craft, the Kandosii-type can project aerospace dominance, conduct deep-space patrols, and rapidly deploy escorts, interceptors, and electronic-warfare assets.

Massive Ground-Assault and Occupation Capacity - The vessel transports a full legion of Mandalorian warriors supported by thousands of battle droids and modular garrison installations, allowing it to function as a mobile invasion base capable of planetary assault, long-term occupation, and sector pacification.

Superior Anti-Starfighter and Missile Defense Grid - Dozens of flak cannons, point-defense lasers, ion cannons, antimissile octets, and missile-deactivation transmitters create a dense defensive envelope that is highly lethal to strike craft and incoming ordnance.

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WEAKNESSES

Extremely Low Maneuverability - At 1,600 meters in length and heavily armored, the Kandosii-type is slow to turn and reposition, making it vulnerable to flanking maneuvers by faster capital ships or coordinated bomber strikes if unsupported.

Very Low Sublight Speed - Its massive mass and power demands result in sluggish acceleration and pursuit capability, limiting its effectiveness in rapid-response or hit-and-run engagements.

High Strategic Value Target - As both a fleet flagship and troop carrier, the loss of a single Kandosii-type represents a catastrophic blow in personnel, morale, and military hardware, making it a prime target for enemy strikes or coordinated fleet actions.

Limited Tactical Flexibility in Close Quarters - While devastating at range, its size and firing arcs can be partially constrained in asteroid fields, debris-dense battlezones, or near planetary surfaces where smaller vessels can exploit blind spots.

Complex Maintenance Requirements - The integration of exotic armor materials, advanced shield systems, modular garrisons, and layered weapon networks demands highly specialized technicians and shipyards, increasing downtime after heavy combat.

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DESCRIPTION

The Kandosii-type Dreadnaught stands as the backbone of the Mandalorian Empire's naval forces and serves as its baseline Star Destroyer-class warships. Designed not merely as a battleship but as a self-contained instrument of conquest, it combines the roles of fleet flagship, heavy carrier, and planetary assault platform into a single imposing hull. At over a kilometer and a half in length, the vessel embodies the Mandalorians' belief in overwhelming force, relentless durability, and total battlefield dominance. Its hull is layered with Mandalorian iron alloys, carbon-durasteel composites, and reinforced internal frameworks, creating a warship capable of enduring sustained capital-grade engagements that would cripple lesser destroyers. Redundant shield generators and advanced damage-reduction systems ensure that even catastrophic impacts rarely remove it from the fight. A robust weapons grid is engineered to annihilate opposition at every scale. Heavy turbolaser barbettes and agrocite cannons form the core of its ship-killing arsenal, while vast banks of ion cannons, missile launchers, and torpedo tubes allow it to disable or obliterate enemy formations. This is supported by one of the densest point-defense networks mounted on any Mandalorian vessel, creating a lethal storm of fire against starfighters, bombers, and incoming munitions. Internally, the dreadnaught functions as a mobile fortress. It carries two full wings of starfighters and multiple support squadrons, enabling sustained aerospace operations far from friendly space. Deep within its armored compartments are barracks and deployment bays for a full legion of Mandalorian warriors and their accompanying battle droid formations. As a command ship, the Kandosii-type coordinates entire fleets through advanced sensor arrays and encrypted hyperwave communications, directing engagements while remaining at the center of the battle line. Wherever one emerges from hyperspace, it signals not merely the arrival of a warship, but the presence of Mandalorian rule enforced by firepower, discipline, and unyielding steel. In essence, the Kandosii-type Dreadnaught is not simply a Star Destroyer - it is a declaration of dominance, designed to break enemy navies, deliver armies to hostile worlds, and hold conquered territory under the iron banner of the Mandalorian Empire.

 

[MANIAC]

Amelia von Sorenn

Cool sub again.

Approved.