Approved Starship Mukhtiar IV-class, Anti Air Escort [Recon]

[Ethanael Halscott]

MUKHTIAR IV-CLASS
"RECON BOAT"
ANTI-AIR ESCORT - FAST EWAR

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OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: To create a modern Mukhtiar-class vessel as part of a broader modernization program within the Commonwealth.
• Image Source: Fractalsponge, Midjourney + ChatGPT
• Canon Link: N/A
• Permissions: Solarium Glasteel, Shiva Ion Cannon,
• Primary Source: Mukhtiar III-class Attack Corvette

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer: Primo Victorian Enterprises
• Affiliation: Imperial Commonwealth of Dosuun
• Market Status: Closed-Market
• Model: CNC-ISM4-M1 “Mukhtiar”
• Production: Limited
• Material:
  
  • Durasteel Reinforced Crystalamnium Hull
  • Reinforced Duraplast with Latticed Crystaplast Liner
  • Gravmire Gel x2 Liner Reinforcement
  • Alusteel Reinforced Durasteel Hull [Interior]
  • Tunqstoid Blast Doors, Turadium Blast Shields [Interior]
  • Solarium Glasteel Viewports [Overlay]
  • Glasteel Viewports [Underlay], Turadium Blast Shutters
  • Agrinium, Dallorian Alloy [Key Areas/Critical Components]
  • AR-0B Damage Reduction Plating [Key Areas/Critical Zones]
  • Doonium Infused Impervium [Munitions Control]
  • Hekakles-type Composite Hull System

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: Anti-Air, Escort Corvette
• Length: 190 meters
• Width: 85 meters (30m narrow profile)
• Height: 60 meters (110m at stern)
• Armament: High
  
  • 2x Valencia II Flak Turrets [Dorsal and Ventral Hardpoints]
  • 2x Covenantor II Flak Turrets [Dorsal and Ventral Hardpoints]
  • 1x Triniburst Heavy Laser Cannon [Fixed Bow mount, underslung]
  • 2x Shiva Ion Cannons (Twin Mounted) [Port and Starboard, midline]
  • 1x Ironfang CIWS [Aft Dorsal, Fast Tracked VLS]
  • 1x Thunderbolt CIWS [Ventral Quarters, Fast Tracked VLS]
  • 2x Ovmar II Defensive Missile System [Dorsal mid-hull and Flank Bays Inset]
  • 2x Alecto Microtorpedo Launcher [Recessed, Side Pod Launcher & Ventral Hull]
  • 1x Voidnet-type Gravitic Depth Munition [Rear Chute Launcher]
• Defenses: High
  
  • Rampart Shield Matrix [Primary All-Angle Shield]
  • Phalanx Adaptive Shield Matrix [Attack-Adaptive Layer]
  • Ballista Shield Array [Kinetic/Projectile Interception]
  • Sentinel Defense System [Close-In Interceptor Grid]
  • Boudica Kinetic Deflector [Localized Impact Mitigation]
  • Vitralis Reflex Shield Generator [Reflexive Shield Layer]
  • Crystalamnium Mesh + Hekakles Composite Hull [Radiant + Core Durability Layer]
  • Ariadne ECM Assistant [Electronic Countermeasure Control]
  • Arbalest Capacitor System [Emergency Power Surge Buffer]
  • ERES-88 [Electronic Counter Measure Supplemental System]
  • Stingnet Dispersal System [Supplemental Countermeasure System]
  • Shield Receiving Interface [Shield Sharing Device]
  • Halo Node [Ventral or Aft Socket-Drop, Mobile Shield/Repair Device]
  • Tauros Defensive Suite
    
    • Capacitor Drains, Socket Guards, and De-Ionizer Rigs
    • Chaff and Flares Dispersal System (Multi-burst Countermeasure Ejectors)
    • Anti-Ordnance EM Probe (Localized detonation field on missile proximity)
    • Missile Deactivation Transmitter (Pulse jammer for active munition)
• Hangar Space: Base - 0
• Hangar Allocations: N/A
  
  • Starfighters: N/A squadrons
  • Support Craft: N/A squadrons
• Single Craft Hangar: N/A
• Maneuverability Rating: High
• Speed Rating: Very High
• Hyperdrive: Yes [Primary = 1.0] [Backup = 10.0]

STANDARD FEATURES

• Auxiliary Systems
  
  • Auxiliary Power Generator Systems
  • Systems Control Center
  • Emergency Back-up Power Generator Systems
  • Emergency Shield Operations and Power Management System
  • Emergency Command Operations Center
  • Emergency Disengagement Systems
  • Escape Pod Control Systems Management
  • Automatic Failsafe and Containment Systems Management
• Communication Systems
  
  • Coordinated Command Integration Encryption Suite
  • Encrypted Comms Suite, Short-Range Encrypted Data Network
  • Fleet Control Data Exchange Network
  • Emergency Short-Range Encrypted Data Network
• Flight Systems
  
  • Flight Control Navigational Systems Suite
  • Primary Flight Controller Management Systems
  • Sublight Systems Control Suite
  • Hyperlane Navigational Systems
• Engineering Systems
  
  • Primary Power Management Control Suite
  • Power Conversion Systems Control
  • Reactor Core Control System
  • Engineering Control Suite
  • Weapons Power Generator Management Suite
  • Life Support Systems Management
  • Hazard and Damage Control Management Systems
  • Capacitor Control Systems Suite
  • Emergency Fail-Safe and Containment Systems
• Tactical & Security Systems
  
  • Redundant Shield Management Systems
  • Swarm Targeting and Tracking Sensor Systems, Full Range
  • Shield Capacitor Power System Management
  • Tactical Analysis, Computer-Aided Targeting Systems
  • Automated Target Lead, Lock-On System Management
  • Weapons Control and Munitions Management Systems
• Sensor Systems
  
  • Multi-Directional Long Range Sensor Arrays
  • Short-Range Tachyon Sensor Network
  • Starship Signature Identifier Scanning Systems, Full Range
  • Cargo Sweep and Identifier Scanning System, Standard Range
• Medical Systems
  
  • Compact MedBay, Medical Droid
  • Automed Systems, Triage Modules
  • Trauma Pod, Cryo-Stasis Pods
  • QuickDraw Medlockers, Medical Kits, Trauma Spray Kits
  • FleetNet Med Uplink, Medbay Data Sync Systems

ADVANCED SYSTEMS

• Propulsion & Power
  
  • Twin, Skyquake-XM Ion Engines [High-thrust vectored ion propulsion]
  • Trinity Core Compact [Reactor + ElectroFrost regulation system]
  • Kestrel Core Supplemental [Supplemental Reactor Core]
  • Icarus Maneuvering Array [Micro-thrust and counter-gravity agility system]
  • Crystal-Integrated Harmonic Regulator [Force-resonance and energy destabilization protection]
  • Aether-IX Modular Suite [System integration and modulation overlay]
  • Fries-IV Modular Suite [Thermal regulation and emergency power reroute]
  • SurgePulse Acceleration System [CFIE-compatiable SLAM-like module]
• Internal Defense Management
  
  • Retractable Auto Blasters
  • Crystalamnium-Coated Turadium Blast Barriers
  • Biometric Locks, Thermal Sensors, Pressure Plate Eject Systems
  • Emergency Lift Lockdown & Compact Disposal Systems
  • Automated War Droid Emergency Deployment
  • Automated Anti-Concussion Field Emergency Deployment
  • Extensive Security Camera and Motion Detection System
• Advanced Sensor Sytems
  
  • Bluford Sensor Suite [Trimmed]:
    
    • Passive & Long-range Sensor Arrays
    • Life Form Indicator, Com-scan, Electro Photo Receptor
    • Tri-Tracker & Light Detection + Ranging Suite
  • Savić Tracking Sensor Suite [Bolt Spec]:
    
    • Imaging System
    • Combat Multi-view Display
    • Target-Aggressor Attack Resolution Software
    • Countermeasures Compensation Computer
    • Ranging Laser System
    • Universal Transceiver Package
  • Targeting Suite
    
    • Vanguard-GTS Targeting Suite
      
      • Active Matrix Targeting, Targeting Computer + Combat Multi-View Display
      • Target-Aggressor Attack Resolution Software
    • Sureshot Targeting Array
    • Short Range Target Acquiring Sensor
    • Integrated with Icarus, Trinity, and Ariadne systems for seamless lock acquisition and coordination
• Signal Intelligence Suite
  
  • Spectra Radar System - Multispectral phased-array radar with adaptive waveform emission for stealth detection and real-time telemetry fusion.
  • MIMIR Echojam Suite – Active-reflection jamming and echo-scrambling platform, capable of mimicking friendly or phantom signatures to deceive enemy fire control.
  • Keid Relay Scrambler – Ultra-short burst transmission disruptor, capable of frying relay networks and inter-ship coordination bursts within localized sectors.
• Sensor & Datacore Suite
  
  • Helion Data Core Matrix: Serves as the central data handling and analysis nexus. Integrates sensor inputs, targeting data, astrogation, and fleet relay processing. Blackwake interfaces with this directly to prioritize system resilience.
  • TCSX Strikeveil Sensor Suite
    
    • Tactical fire control optimization
      
      • Real-time target trajectory and maneuver prediction
    • Integrated with Vanguard-GTS and weapons grid
      
      • Mid-combat tactical locking and active countermeasure compensation.
  • SCX Navicor Sensor Suite
    
    • Dedicated for nav-hazard detection
      
      • Hyperlane anomaly mapping and battlefield pathfinding
    • Optimized for formation maneuvering and emergency reroute
      
      • Strategic positioning, safe retreat vectors, escort formation cohesion.

STRENGTHS

• Layered Defensive Network: Equipped with a robust suite of overlapping shield matrices, ECM tools, and countermeasure systems, the Mukhtiar is purpose-built to survive in contested space and defend fleet elements under fire.
• Dedicated Support Systems: Features like the ERES-88, Ariadne, and Stingnet enable electronic suppression, missile interference, and multi-spectrum battlefield disruption in support of fleet formations.
• Point Defense Superiority: With high-precision CIWS like the Ironfang, Thunderbolt, and Covenantor/Valencia II flak turrets, it can intercept a wide range of threats from strikecraft to torpedoes.
• Fast Deployment & Withdrawal: Compact and maneuverable, ideal for short-to-mid range escort runs, flanking, or rapid deployment in siege formations.
• Voidnet Munition Integration: Rear-launched gravitic disruption charge enhances retreat coverage, pursuit denial, and tactical withdrawal under pressure.

WEAKNESSES

• Limited Offensive Reach: With no spinal-mounted superweapon or long-range artillery, its offensive power relies on supporting others or defending key assets.
• No Starfighter Complement: Unlike carriers or larger cruisers, the Mukhtiar is not equipped to house or deploy fighters, limiting its utility in aerospace control roles.
• Directional Defense Bias: Heavier CIWS and flak are optimized dorsally and ventrally — less coverage exists along rear and extreme lateral flanks, requiring good positioning.
• Vulnerability to Capital-Class Weapons: Though durable, sustained engagement with heavy warships or long-range mass drivers risks overloading its layered defenses.

DESCRIPTION
The Mukhtiar-class Tactical Support Corvette represents the Commonwealth’s answer to an increasingly mobile, ECM-savvy battlefield. Sitting between the Fortan V's dedicated SIGINT mission profile and the Bolt VI's patrol utility, the Mukhtiar IV is a combat-aware support corvette, built for fleet defense, electronic interference, and tight intercept coordination.

At 190 meters in length, this Gen 5 vessel is the culmination of combat data gathered from Bolt and Dagger-class deployments across the Commonwealth Navy’s sectors. The Mukhtiar prioritizes agility and resiliency over raw firepower, anchoring itself through a finely tuned suite of CIWS, microtorpedo systems, flak turrets, and adaptive shield matrices. Every system is curated to respond to both autonomous threats (like drone swarms or torpedo storms) and manually-guided munitions. It excels in tight fleet formations, protecting larger ships from strikecraft harassment or missile volleys.

Key highlights include the ERES-88 Electronic Defensive System, which serves as a bridge between the Ariadne ECM Assistant and the broader sensor net, and the Stingnet Dispersal System, which uses filaments to confuse and detonate approaching ordnance or drone constructs. A Voidnet gravitic depth charge mounted via rear chute enhances its exit options, disrupting any attempt to pursue or track.

While not a heavy hitter by itself, the Mukhtiar operates best when partnered with larger warships, holding formation to screen flanks and provide overlapping support. With an 18–20 deck configuration and no hangar bay, interior space is compact but efficiently designed, with medical, technical, and command stations fully integrated.

With deployment now active in the Kaldwin and Aetos Sectors, the Mukhtiar IV has become a staple for any Commonwealth fleet relying on shield discipline, point defense, and SIGINT-infused resilience.

Deck Layout:

Decks 1–4: Sensor Spine / Command & Tactical Bridge
1: Top spine - Long-range sensor dome, encrypted antenna arrays, EW decoy dispensers
2: Command Deck - Enclosed CIC, holotable pit, Captain’s station, comms, encryption ops
3: Bridge (Combat Bridge) - Primary navigation, targeting, helm, gunnery ops; flanked by screens
4: Auxiliary Bridge - Backup helm, black box, ship core isolation chamber

Decks 5–7: Crew Quarters / Medical / Mission Ready Spaces
5: Upper mid - Officer quarters, senior NCO bunks, rec alcove, fleetNet terminal
6: Mid - Crew barracks, hotbunk rows, galley + hydration station, laundry
7: Mid - Compact MedBay (2-bed), trauma pod, secured MedLockers, armory access

Decks 8–10: Mission Systems / Primary Gundeck
8: Forward wedge - Flak control node, CIWS targeting, Shiva capacitor relays
9: Midline - Triniburst mounts + spinal beam controls, gunnery pit, power shunts
10: Aft-mid - Defensive missile silo (Ovmar II), loading/maintenance access for Alecto launchers

Decks 11–13: Voidmunitions & Tactical Systems
11: Lower-mid - Voidnet loading racks, controlled grav-chutes, ECM core interface
12: Midline spine - Targeting data link bank, fire control hubs for Valencia/Covenantor
13: Tactical Core - Redundant firing system, shipwide fire control override, shutoff safety vaults

Decks 14–16: Power & Propulsion Spine
14: Mid-aft - Trinity Compact Core, electrofrost cooling, harmonic regulator room
15: Aft - Twin Skyquake-XM ion engines, surge pulse SLAM lines, exhaust routing
16: Outer edge - Kestrel Core, backup turbines, manual venting ports, maintenance crawlspaces

Decks 17–18: Maintenance, Storage, Escape
17: Underdeck - Void-sealed hull maintenance access, cable tunnels, backup pumps
18: Keel line - Lifepod array, drone bay (1-2 Scryver repair drones), auxiliary fuel tanks

Module Mounting Spaces:
“Ventral Socket” (amidships) for swappable mission modules (e.g., boarding tube, extra jamming suite, drone hive)

“Aft Pocket” (above engineering) for modular warhead storage, drone racks, or extra shield capacitor

 

[MANIAC]

Ethanael Halscott

Amazing sub again.

Approved.