Approved Starship Lumina Bastion-class Escort Cruiser

[Calyra Thane]

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: To create a cruiser-class escort vessel for Lumina Starworks.
• Image Source: ChatGPT
• Canon Link: N/A
• Permissions: N/A
• Primary Source: N/A

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer: Lumina Starworks
• Affiliation: Lumina Starworks
• Market Status: Closed-Market
• Model: Bastion-class Escort Cruiser
• Production: Mass-Produced
• Material: Reinforced durasteel-titanium alloy, layered composites, transparisteel viewports, military-grade electronics

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: Cruiser (Escort / Anti-Starfighter / Patrol)
• Length: 650 meters
• Width: 220 meters
• Height: 140 meters
• Armament: High
  - 14x dual medium turbolaser turrets
  - 6x ion cannon batteries
  - 4x concussion missile launchers (48 missiles total)
  - Point-defense laser arrays
• Defenses: High
  - Dual-layer deflector shields
  - Sloped, reinforced hull plating
• Hangar Space: High (3 squadrons capacity)
• Hangar Allocations:
  - Starfighters: 2 squadrons (24 craft)
  - Support Craft: 1 squadron (12 shuttles/gunships)
• Single Craft Hangar: Yes (auxiliary dock)
• Maneuverability Rating: Low
• Speed Rating: Low
• Hyperdrive: x1.5, x10.0 backup

STANDARD FEATURES

• All standard cruiser systems (hyperdrive, sublight drives, shields, navicomputer, comms, sensors, life support)
• Crew quarters, mess halls, and passenger capacity
• Cargo bays with modular freight allocation

ADVANCED SYSTEMS

• Integrated Fire Coordination Matrix — advanced targeting for precision fleet defense.
• Holo-command bridge — optimized for squadron coordination and escort operations.
• Point-defense fire-control network — automated tracking of incoming missiles and starfighters.

STRENGTHS

• Designed to escort larger capital ships with precision anti-starfighter and anti-corvette firepower.
• Carries both starfighters and support craft for flexibility.
• High defensive profile — dual-layer shields and sloped armor keep it resilient.

WEAKNESSES

• Not built for direct engagements with heavy cruisers or destroyers.
• Lower speed and maneuverability compared to smaller vessels.
• Hangar capacity is moderate compared to larger dedicated carriers.

DESCRIPTION
The Bastion-class Escort Cruiser is Lumina Starworks' answer to the demand for mid-sized capital ships that can both protect and coordinate. At 650 meters, it embodies the Echani philosophy of balance — strong enough to hold its own in fleet actions, but designed primarily as a shield for others.

Armed with medium turbolasers, ion cannons and concussion launchers, the Bastion is adept at countering starfighters, bombers and lighter escorts. Its point-defense network adds an additional protective layer for fleets under its guard. With three squadrons of hangar capacity, it can field interceptors, bombers or shuttle wings depending on mission profile, making it a versatile choice for patrol and defense.

Though slower and less maneuverable than corvettes or frigates, the Bastion thrives when working in formation. It is widely contracted by factions seeking durable, mass-producible cruisers to anchor escort groups. Among Echani clans, the Bastion is viewed as a symbol of guardianship — the poised defender standing between allies and the void.

 

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