Bryce Bantam
Just a dude
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[SIZE=12pt]OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION[/SIZE]
[SIZE=12pt]Intent: Create a ORC dedicated heavy escort to defend screen for larger captial ships [/SIZE]
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[SIZE=12pt]Canon Link:* [/SIZE][SIZE=12pt]MC40a wiki[/SIZE]
[SIZE=12pt]Primary Source:* [/SIZE][SIZE=12pt]MCL40 light cruiser[/SIZE]
[SIZE=11pt]Primary Credit: This is a [/SIZE][SIZE=10.5pt][member="Reshmar"] design modified by subs from [member="Jorus Merrill"] and [member="Jerec Asyr"][/SIZE]
[SIZE=11pt]PRODUCTION INFORMATION[/SIZE]
[SIZE=11pt]Manufacturer: [/SIZE][SIZE=11pt]Directorate[/SIZE][SIZE=11pt], [/SIZE][SIZE=11pt]MCS[/SIZE]
[SIZE=11pt]Affiliation: [/SIZE][SIZE=11pt]ORC[/SIZE][SIZE=11pt] through the[/SIZE][SIZE=11pt] [/SIZE][SIZE=11pt]Directorate[/SIZE]
[SIZE=11pt]Model: Valiant-Class Heavy Escort[/SIZE]
[SIZE=11pt]Production: [/SIZE][SIZE=11pt]Limited[/SIZE][SIZE=11pt] [/SIZE]
[SIZE=11pt]Material:[/SIZE]
[SIZE=11pt]* Standard Starship Materials[/SIZE]
[SIZE=11pt]* Advanced Materials - See Systems List[/SIZE]
[SIZE=12pt]TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS[/SIZE]
[SIZE=12pt]Classification: Frigate Carrier/ Heavy Escort[/SIZE]
[SIZE=12pt]Length: 500m[/SIZE]
[SIZE=12pt]Width: 260m[/SIZE]
[SIZE=12pt]Height: 120m[/SIZE]
[SIZE=12pt]Armament: [/SIZE][SIZE=12pt]Very Low[/SIZE]
[SIZE=12pt]Offensive Weapons Systems [/SIZE]
[SIZE=12pt]Defensive Weapon Systems[/SIZE]
[SIZE=12pt]Defenses: [/SIZE][SIZE=12pt]Extreme[/SIZE]
[SIZE=12pt]Defensive Systems[/SIZE]
[SIZE=12pt]Fighter Hangar: [/SIZE][SIZE=11pt]Very High[/SIZE][SIZE=11pt]: [/SIZE]5 Squadrons
[SIZE=12pt]Support Craft Hangar: [/SIZE]0.5 Squadrons
[SIZE=12pt]Maneuverability Rating: Low [/SIZE]
[SIZE=12pt]Speed Rating: [/SIZE][SIZE=11pt]Average[/SIZE]
[SIZE=12pt]Hyperdrive Class: 1[/SIZE]
[SIZE=12pt]STANDARD FEATURES[/SIZE]
All Standard Starship Features and Equipment
Multiple Tractorbeam implacements
Adaptive docking (force cylinders and cofferdams)
[SIZE=12pt]ADVANCED SYSTEMS[/SIZE]
Great River-type Tractor/Pressor
GT-9 Hardcase Reactors
Anti-boarding traps (false docking ports with stun and hull-piercing options)
Tractor shrouds
SLAM system
Tetra Targeting/Tracking System
Oracle Sensor Suite
Dolfin Communications arrays
Opal Communications Lasers
[SIZE=12pt]Strengths:[/SIZE]
[SIZE=12pt]Superior Defense - [/SIZE]The Valiant-class utilize the Delphus 4 shield system giving it a quad layer of overlapping shield generators and multiple defensive weapons systems to both defend itself and other escorting vessels. She also has strong armor and frame.
[SIZE=12pt]Weaknesses:[/SIZE]
[SIZE=12pt]Speed Limiter -[/SIZE] Use of Slam to maintain average speed is limited and will burn out engines if used for too long.
[SIZE=12pt]Reduced sub-light maneuvering [/SIZE]- The class has lower than average maneuvering capabilities.
[SIZE=12pt]Description:[/SIZE]
The primary role of the Valiant-class is that of escort and support. It uses its small attack craft complement and defensive weapon systems to defend other vessels and itself from attack craft and projectile weapon systems. Defensively it retains the same systems from its predecessor the MCL40-class. Its weapons systems have however been modified to represent its new classification as an escort. The class has limited offensive capabilities as it only has two batteries of offensive turbolasers. These batteries flank the vessel on the rim and can fire into the forward broadside and aft arcs.
A hanger is positioned amidships along the rim opening to both left and right arcs. This hanger houses supports and repairs its five squadrons of attack craft and other support craft. It also houses any visiting craft when necessary.
The ORC, in need of hardy, well armored ships turned to the Mon Cal tough ships of the MCS / Directorate. With losses in the west from the Sharukans assaults larger capital ships were in short supply and the governments able to build them were hoarding many of their newer commissioned vessels to defend their own borders, orders from outside suppliers became a necessity.
To fill the roll of an escort to the ORC’s remaining super-carriers many Valiant-Classes were purchased and delivered to the ORC through Kal-Shebbal. Once in ORC possession they were modified to fit the needs of the Coalition. Space was created to add to the hangers in the main ship body making the Valiants true carriers. Hardier power generators were added to increase ships already impressive toughness. Along with anti-boarding measures and increased defensive measures.
Finally to help with escort services a great river tractor system has been added to them to enable them to pull along damaged friendly ships, or push away hostile ships in order to defend their charges. While the SLAM overdrive system allows them to maintain and average speed at the risk of engine damage if used for extended periods of time.
