Approved Starship Laureate-class Science Vessel | Naboo

[Ashin Varanin]

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[SIZE=9pt]OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION[/SIZE]

• [SIZE=9pt]Intent: [/SIZE][SIZE=9pt]A d[/SIZE][SIZE=9pt]edicated science vessel[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=9pt]Image Source: [/SIZE][SIZE=9pt]Defiant-class concept art, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=9pt]Canon Link: [/SIZE][SIZE=9pt]N/A[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=9pt]Development Thread:[/SIZE][SIZE=9pt] None[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=9pt]Primary Source:[/SIZE][SIZE=9pt] None. As a note, this vessel was based on the Escort Frigate example ship.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=9pt]PRODUCTION INFORMATION[/SIZE]

• [SIZE=9pt]Manufacturer: [/SIZE][SIZE=9pt]Theed Palace Space Vessel Engineering Corps[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=9pt]Model:[/SIZE][SIZE=9pt] Laureate-class Science Vessel[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=9pt]Affiliation:[/SIZE][SIZE=9pt] Open Market, Theed Hangar, Government of Naboo, Galactic Alliance, often used by unaffiliated NPC scientists/nonprofits[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=9pt]Production[/SIZE][SIZE=9pt]: Minor[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=9pt]Material:[/SIZE][SIZE=9pt] Durasteel hull[/SIZE]

[SIZE=9pt]TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS[/SIZE]

• [SIZE=9pt]Classification[/SIZE][SIZE=9pt]: Non-Combat Frigate[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=9pt]Length[/SIZE][SIZE=9pt]: 220m[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=9pt]Width[/SIZE][SIZE=9pt]: 70m[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=9pt]Height[/SIZE][SIZE=9pt]: 40m[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=9pt]Armament[/SIZE][SIZE=9pt]: 4[/SIZE]
  [SIZE=9pt]2 Heavy Tractor/Pressor Beams[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=9pt]2 Dual Turbolasers[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=9pt]2 Dual Ion Cannons[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=9pt]4 [/SIZE][SIZE=9pt]Reconnaissance and Survey Probe Launchers[/SIZE][SIZE=9pt] loaded with civilian-grade versions of the EXPARC, SIARC, and SUREC probes[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=9pt]16 Point-Defense Autoturrets[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=9pt]10 Heavy Antimissile Octets[/SIZE]

[*][SIZE=9pt]Defenses[/SIZE][SIZE=9pt]: 4[/SIZE]

• [SIZE=9pt]Civilian-grade hull and shields[/SIZE]

[*][SIZE=9pt]Hangar[/SIZE][SIZE=9pt]: Room for two small shuttles or personal transports[/SIZE]
[*][SIZE=9pt]Maneuverability Rating[/SIZE][SIZE=9pt]: 8[/SIZE]
[*][SIZE=9pt]Speed Rating[/SIZE][SIZE=9pt]: 8[/SIZE]
[*][SIZE=9pt]Hyperdrive Class[/SIZE][SIZE=9pt]: 2[/SIZE]
[SIZE=9pt]SPECIAL FEATURES[/SIZE]

• [SIZE=9pt]Modular science suites[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=9pt]Advanced and specialized sensor instrumentation[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=9pt]Holocomm research database uplink[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=9pt]Extensive computer processing and storage capabilities[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=9pt]Advanced medical and diagnostic facilities[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=9pt]Advanced astromech-based self-repair protocols[/SIZE]

[SIZE=9pt]Strengths[/SIZE][SIZE=9pt]:[/SIZE]

• [SIZE=9pt]A wide variety of scientific instrumentation and comprehensive research functionality, customizable for various mission profiles and priorities[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=9pt]Moderate self-repair capability[/SIZE]
• Basic functions are simple to operate

[SIZE=9pt]Weaknesses[/SIZE][SIZE=9pt]:[/SIZE]

• [SIZE=9pt]Extremely light armament[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=9pt]Unimpressive defenses[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=9pt]Exposed engine nacelles and slim central hull, vulnerable to attack from multiple angles[/SIZE]

[SIZE=9pt]Description[/SIZE][SIZE=9pt]: The Laureate-class is a dedicated science vessel of light frigate scale, suitable for government or private sector research missions. Purchasing or leasing a Laureate can fit easily within the budget of many galactic-tier universities and non-governmental organizations. The research departments of major corporations may also find it a useful investment. The ship's basic functions (life support, navigation, defensive weapons/systems and so forth) are designed to be as automated and simple to operate as possible, as any given scientific mission will usually have only a few professional starship crew involved. [/SIZE]

[SIZE=9pt]As the Laureate is quite a small ship, modular scientific instrumentation and associated functions take up much of the hull. Notable locations include:[/SIZE]

• [SIZE=9pt]Social Lounge: [/SIZE][SIZE=9pt]Seats a significant fraction of the crew at any given time. Contains recreational and entertainment equipment, along with holographic worktables for those late-night brainstorming sessions. Inspiration, after all, can strike anywhere.[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=9pt]Medical Suite: [/SIZE][SIZE=9pt]Advanced and thorough. Capable of handling the medical needs of the entire crew, as well as any passengers. Can be expanded using the modular science bays to let the Laureate serve as a dedicated medical/relief/rescue ship.[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=9pt]Databases and Uplink: [/SIZE][SIZE=9pt]A secondary, separate computer system which is optimized for scientific databases and analyses. Contains a dedicated HoloNet uplink, allowing receipt of new information from selected databases, as well as backup and information-sharing functions. The uplink comes with robust native encryption measures, but is designed to accept proprietary encryption easily (such as the existing security protocols of a corporation or university).[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=9pt]Modular Science Bays: Six bays, ranging from 75m2 to 150 m2 in floor space (comparable to an average classroom or academic science laboratory), contain numerous modular attachment points. Various configurations and pieces of equipment can be mixed and matched to tailor the bays for scientific missions across the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering. These bays can link with additional modular attachment points on the ship's exterior, suitable for mission-specific instrumentation.[/SIZE]
• [SIZE=9pt]Repair Nexus: [/SIZE][SIZE=9pt]A secondary engineering suite focused on assessing damage and tasking astromechs and personnel with repairs and maintenance.[/SIZE]

 

[Julius Sedaire]

Hello, I'll be the factory judge reviewing your submission. If you have questions, please feel free to respond to this thread once we are underway.

 

[Julius Sedaire]

[member="Ajira Cardei"] - I like that someone made an R&D Science vessel. Some notes

• You mention modular bays for Scientific purposes. But no number of how many of those bays, or rough dimensions on them. Any chance we could get rough numbers on those and the other bays? There are, for instance, a few number of add-ons that have specific dimensions that one could feasibly want to add to this (the hardlight training room sim whose name I forget at current) which have specific space requirements. Doesn't have to be precise, just ballpark figures for an idea.
• Can you link each of the probe types to their approved sub page and such? This is just a personal nitpick for ease of reference and readability.
• Is there any native encryption on any of the database or comms/sensor units, or is that left up to the buyer/owner?

 

[Ashin Varanin]

[member="Julius Sedaire"]
That work for you?

 

[Julius Sedaire]

[member="Ajira Cardei"] - Just what was needed. Thank you!

 

[Julius Sedaire]

Awesome. Pending Admin Approval. Thanks! [member="Cira"]

 

[Raziel]

<p>Approved.</p>