Unreviewed Nullifier-class Arrestor Cruiser

[Ronhar Tane]

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: To create a cruiser sized vessel capable of nullifying force powers during naval combat.
• Image Source:
  • Reddit Link, image created by Colin Cantwell
  • Imgbb Link
  • Imgur Link
• Canon Link: Cantwell-class Arrestor Cruiser.
• Permissions:
  • N&Z Umbrella Corporation
  • Bido Roz'lyn, permission given here
• Primary Source: Wookieepedia.

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer:
  • Mahporeem Imperial Remnant
  • N&Z Umbrella Corporation
  • Kuat Drive Yards
• Affiliation:
  • N&Z Umbrella Corporation
  • Customers of the N&Z Umbrella Corporation
• Market Status: Closed Market.
• Model: Nullifier-class Arrestor Cruiser.
• Production: Limited.
• Material:
  • Durasteel
  • Ersteel 1333
  • Electronic Components
  • Stray Kaleidoscopic Polymer
  • KyberSlag Refraction Crystal
  • Reinforced Quinta-Polycarbonite Lamellar Compound

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification:
  • Arrestor Cruiser
  • Anti-Force Warfare Vessel
• Length: 1,363 meters.
• Width: 667 meters.
• Height: 600 meters.
• Armament: Low.
  • 12 NZ LC-2A Laser Cannons
  • 3 NZ HP2 Heavy Turbolaser Turrets
  • 2 Twin NZ IPC-1 Ion Pulse Cannon Turrets
  • 3 RT-17 Repulsor-Tractor Beam Emitters
    • KyberSlag Refraction Crystal Lens
• Defenses: Very High.
  • NZ SAP-2A SSA
  • NZ SSP-SIXTUS/B
  • NZ CoreCom Scammer
  • NZ CoreComm Disruptor
  • Stray Kaleidoscopic Polymer
  • Missile Deactivation Transmitter
  • AR-0B Damage Reduction Armor Component
• Hangar Space: Very Low, 2 squadrons of 12 ships.
• Hangar Allocations:
  • Starfighters: 2 squadrons
  • Support Craft: N/A
• Single Craft Hangar: No.
• Maneuverability Rating:
  • Low (Baseline)
  • Average (With AIMS engaged)
  • Very Low (With SLAB engaged)
• Speed Rating:
  • Low (Baseline)
  • Average (With SLAB engaged)
  • Very Low (With AIMS engaged)
• Hyperdrive: Yes.
  • Class 1.0
  • Class 10.0 (Backup)

STANDARD FEATURES

• Targeting Computers
• NZ C.H.A.R.M.01 Reactors
• NZ Hermes 980HIF/SE engines
• NZ OS-HD3H Hyperdrive system
• NZ SLAB-01 SubLight AfterBurner
• NZ AIMS-01 Active Internal Maneuverability System

ADVANCED SYSTEMS

• Proton Mk 1 Auxilary Droid Brain
• ATLAS Mk I High Efficiency Droid Brain | AI
• ATHENA DCOS-1L [DIrect Central Operating System]
• Dornean Software Systems
  • T.E.C.M.I.S
  • P.A.F.I.E.S
  • O.S.I.V.P
• All laser cannons have been upgraded with Dornean Plasma
• The RT-17 Repulsor-Tractor Beam Emitters have been coated in KyberSlag Refraction Crystal, drastically changing the way that the weapons work. Rather than pushing or pulling objects, the KyberSlag coated tractor beams instead "absorb" force energy, greatly lessening the impact of friendly and enemy force powers during naval engagements

STRENGTHS

• Anti-Force: The Nullifier-class Arrestor Cruiser has the unique ability of nullifying force powers during combat, as it is able to suck up force energy with its modified RT-17 Repulsor-Tractor Beam Emitters
• All angles: Two of the three RT-17 Repulsor-Tractor Beam Emitters mounted to the Nullifier-class Arrestor Cruiser have a 360° firing arc, allowing the ship to engage multiple pockets or areas of force energy at a time
• Absorbent: Due to the large amount of KyberSlag Refraction Crystal that is used in the construction of each vessel, it is nearly impossible to use force powers on anyone aboard
• Well defended: Each Nullifier-class Arrestor Cruiser is heavily armored and well defended, making the ship difficult to destroy in combat
• Long range: As far as tractor beams go, the RT-17 Repulsor-Tractor Beam Emitters used on the Nullifier-class Arrestor Cruiser have a rather long range, allowing them to absorb force energy from great distances

WEAKNESSES

• Anti-Force: The Nullifier-class Arrestor Cruiser also affects friendly force users, and is incapable of differentiating between friend or foe
• Slow: The Nullifier-class Arrestor Cruiser is rather slow moving and unmaneuverable, forcing it to rely on its armor and friendly escorts to survive in battle
• Limited capacity: Each Nullifier-class Arrestor Cruiser only carries two squadrons worth of starfighters, making it vulnerable to being attacked if left unsupported
• Limited armament: The Nullifier-class Arrestor Cruiser sports a rather weak overall armament, making it ill-suited for most naval engagements
• One trick pony: The modifications done to the RT-17 Repulsor-Tractor Beam Emitters makes the vessel incapable of using them for their intended purpose of pushing and pulling objects
• Niche: Nullifier-class Arrestor Cruisers are essentially useless against non force users, especially considering their size and bulk

DESCRIPTION

The Mahporeem Imperial Remnant discovered firsthand just how powerful the Force could be when the Sith Order used it against them during the Imperial-Sith Wars of 902 A.B.Y. Battle Meditation, Force Lightning and Force Storm were just a few of the abilities that the Sith used against the Imperial Remnant, often to great effect. While such powers could be dealt with on the ground, stopping their usage in space proved to be a far more difficult matter.

After months of research and dozens of different prototypes, the Imperial Remnant, in conjunction with the N&Z Umbrella Corporation, were able to create the Nullifier-class Arrestor Cruiser, a type of ship that is perhaps the first of its kind throughout the entire galaxy. Nullifier-class Arrestor Cruisers are not designed to destroy or even damage other ships, but rather to nullify the effects of force powers during naval combat.

They accomplish this through the use of their modified RT-17 Repulsor-Tractor Beam Emitters, each of which has been coated in a layer of KyberSlag Refraction Crystal. Unlike standard tractor beam projectors, which push and pull physical objects, the tractor beam projectors installed aboard the Nullifier-class Arrestor Cruiser instead "pull" the force through them, effectively absorbing force power and rendering it far less effective.

For example, should the enemy try to use Battle Meditation, the Nullifier-class Arrestor Cruiser can absorb the force effects of that technique, preventing friendly forces from suffering and enemy forces from benefitting from increased coordination. Should the enemy try using Force Storm, the Nullifier can absorb the force energy of said storm, rendering it far more harmless than it might be otherwise. In effect, the Nullifier-class Arrestor Cruiser works like a giant vacuum cleaner, sucking in and absorbing force energy.

Unfortunately, such ships do come with a host of disadvantages, being rather slow, unmaneuverable, poorly armed and a priority target for enemy forces. Such ships are also essentially useless against non-force sensitive groups, making their use in battle sporadic at best. Against the right foes, the Nullifier-class Arrestor Cruiser can excel in its given role, provided it is utilized in the correct manner.