Work In Progress Arquitens-class Cargo Cruiser

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OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: To create a modified cargo vessel.
• Image Source: Artstation Link here, image created by Isaiah.
• Canon Link:
  
  • Arquitens-class light cruiser
  • Arquitens-class command cruiser
  • Class 546 Cruiser
• Permissions: N/A
• Primary Source: Wookieepedia.

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer: Kuat Drive Yards/Mahporeem Imperial Remnant.
• Affiliation: Mahporeem Imperial Remnant.
• Market Status: Closed Market.
• Model: Arquitens-class Cargo Cruiser
• Production: Limited.
• Material: Durasteel.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: Modified Light Cruiser
• Length: 230 to 381 meters (depending on base variant)
• Width: 135 to 163 meters (depending on base variant)
• Height: 56 to 66 meters (depending on base variant)
• Armament: Very Low.
  
  • 4 Turret-mounted twin light turbolaser batteries.
• Defenses: Low.
  
  • Deflector shields equipped.
  • Armored exterior hull.
• Hangar Space: Low, 6 ships
• Hangar Allocations:
  • Starfighters: 4 ships
  • Support Craft: 2 ships
• Single Craft Hangar: No.
• Maneuverability Rating: Average.
• Speed Rating: Average.
• Hyperdrive: Yes.
  • Class 2.0
  • Class 12.0 (Backup)

STANDARD FEATURES

• Medium-range sensors
• Navigation computer
• 2 Circular docking bays
• Escape pods
• All other standard features

ADVANCED SYSTEMS

• Three heavy duty crane systems
• Extended cargo bay

STRENGTHS

• Prime mover: The three heavy duty cranes attached to the Arquitens-class Cargo Cruiser allow the vessel to carry and transport large loads with ease.
• Cargo bay: The Arquitens-class Cargo Cruiser can hold a massive amount of cargo within its hull.
• Atmospheric: The Arquitens-class Cargo Cruiser is capable of hovering within a planet's atmosphere and landing on a planet's surface without the use of specialized technology.
• Low maintenance: The Arquitens-class Cargo Cruiser is a rugged and reliable design, requiring little maintenance to keep it in operational shape.
• Available: The Arquitens-class Cruiser was made in a number of different models, making it a rather common ship within the Mahporeem Imperial Navy.

WEAKNESSES

• Laughable combatant: The Arquitens-class Cargo Cruiser is woefully unprepared to engage in battle, and should avoid doing so at all costs.
• Tiny hangar: As most of its hangar space is devoted to carrying cargo, the Arquitens-class Cargo Cruiser holds a pitiful 6 ship compliment.
• Prime target: The Arquitens-class Cargo Cruiser's lack of defenses makes it a prime target for enemy attack.
• Atmospheric: The loading cranes of the Arquitens-class Cargo Cruiser can only function within a planet's atmosphere.
• Locked in: Once converted into a cargo vessel, it is difficult to change the Arquitens-class Cargo Cruiser back into its base model without extensive modification.

DESCRIPTION

Though the Von Strauss-class cargo ship has proved its importance to the Mahporeem Imperial Remnant time and time again, the Arquitens-class Cargo Cruiser remains a far more commons sight. Converted from the various models of the Arquitens-class Cruiser, the Arquitens-class Cargo Cruiser remains a venerable workhorse with the Mahporeem Imperial Navy.

This model of ship is easily identifiable by the three large loading cranes located on the vessel's outer hull. Each crane contains even more loading power than that of an All Terrain Heavy Salvage Walker, and all three cranes can be operated simultaneously, allowing the Arquitens-class Cargo Cruiser to handle multiple cargo loads with ease.

Unfortunately, the conversion of these warships has left them laughably unprepared for any sort of serious combat, and has also stripped their hangars of most of their carry capacity. Much like the Von Strauss-class cargo ship, the Arquitens-class Cargo Cruiser should always be escorted by friendly starfighters or capital ships, to prevent its capture or destruction at the hands of the Imperial Remnant's many enemies.