Harley Fenstermacher
remeber it's not personal, just buiness
- Intent: To create fast corvette
- Image Source: https://www.artstation.com/contests/ilm/challenges/9/submissions/10843?sorting=popular
- Canon Link: NA
- Restricted Missions: NA
- Primary Source: Corvette
- Manufacturer: HSCS in partnership with Zayne Industries
- Model: NH18
- Affiliation: HSCS, Republic Remanent
- Production: Mass Produced
- Availability: Open Market
- Material:
Ballistic Impregnated Glasteel (windows) - Composite thermally superconducting Armor [Ferrocarbon Rolled Armor (top player), Trimantium Armor Plating (secondary layer layer) Duranium armor (Final layer).
- Durasteel Hull/Frame
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Classification: Multipurpose Corvette
- Length: 125m
- Width: 27 (38 thickest) m
- Height: 40m
- Armament: Very Low
1x Lite Duel Turbo Laser Battery (FAW-5 "Turbo Laser") - 1x Lite Single Turbo Laser Battery (FAW-5 "Turbo Laser")
- 2x Lite Retractable Ion Cannons
[*]Defenses: Low
- ZI-K445 Corvette Shield Generator(Entire Ship)
- FEF-1-"Energy Shield" (Bridge)
[*]Hangar: 0 Squadrons
[*]Maneuverability Rating: Moderate
[*]Speed Rating: High
[*]Hyperdrive Class: 1
Other
- Price: 2'600'000 credits
- Max Crew: 30
- Min Crew: 6
- Passengers: Around 20
- Cargo Space: 1 Tonnes
FAS-1 "Targeting Computer"
FAS-2 "Tactical Display" +ZI-U627 OTIA Component
FAS-3 "Navigation Computer"
FAS-4 "Life Support"
ZI-B395 C-class Hyperdrive Generator
ZI-F808 Mark II PowerGenerator
ZI-W247 Capital-class Power Converter
4xFAE-2s+ Single rear engine molded after YT Freighters
6xEscape Pods
ADVANCED SYSTEMS
ZI-U629 H-Level Sensor
ZI-H309Blast Doors
Missile Deactivation Transmitter
Strengths:
- Gotta Go Fast: The large arrays of mounted engines and small size makes the NH-18 a very fast and nimble ship, may often be mistaken for a freighter.
- Ships and Fighters: The lightly armored but fast tracking turrets that house the turbo lasers allow for the NH-18 the ability to take down fighters with descend aim, while still having some effect on larger ships.
- Ions: Due to it's weaker armament the added use of ion cannons help lower enemy ship shields and this give it's attacks great results or just for disabling fleeing ships.
- Good Quality: Is equipped with HCLI and Zyane Industry good to give it that edge over generic and other pass produced sub systems
- Under Power: Is almost useless against larger capital ships with it's meager armament and thus is at a mayor disadvantage.
- Breaking: The small size and thus less power means that shielding and armor of the NH-18 can not stand up to much punishment.
Coming to a temporary close with the Corvette line of ship Harley wanted to round off their current line with a fast and nimble ship to counteract the heavy armed and sometimes slower corvettes. The resulting design was a mish mash between the CR90, hammer head corvette and the famous YT series freighter, all rolled into one ship, certain areas clearing carrying said designs. The resulting ship was a light, fast, affordable and stylish corvette, a ship could always find a place in any fleet, mercenary or official military.
Operational Use
Like the CR90 the NH18 can operate as a blockade runner, though it's small size and engines mean it is much faster and able to outperform larger capital ships with ease.It's light but modest armament allows it to engage in ship to ship fighting, though limited to other corvettes, in which case it's ion cannons can come in handy. In addition the more lighter nature of the turbo laser means it can do a decent job of screening against fighters, it's speed once again playing a big role. One final role a NH18 could fill besides scouting would be chasing down enemy ship attempting to flee, disabling it's engines or delivering the final blow... if your that sort of empire.
Defenses
Unlike the other corvettes of the NH range, the NH18 can not heavily rely on it's shield, only semi-useful again turbo laser at best, mainly to ward off against laser cannons. Still even then concentrated fire can do damage, while torpedoes and missiles can devastate such a craft. As such, like many smuggler in the YT freighter may do, speed and maneuverability is key to keeping this craft out of harms way. Duck role and weaving are just some things the NH18 can do with relative ease giving larger turbo lasers a tricky target.
(Zayane Industries lend leasing program for production parts)
