Approved Starship Project Epsilon | The Astraeus

[Amelia von Sorenn]

THE ASTRAEUS​

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

Intent

A Unique mobile Deep-Space Manufacturing Facility to act as the Corporate Headquarters of Von Sorenn Industries and its affiliated Subsidiary Corporations and Holdings

	Image Source:		[HERE]
	Canon Link:		Space Station
			Deep Space Manufacturing Facility
			Golan Space Colony
			Cantina
			Laboratory
			Control Tower
			Restaurant
			Factory
			Power Plant
			Habitation Dome
			Missile Deactivation Transmitter
			Anti-Missile Octet
			Flares
			995 Stormcloud ECM Suite
			220-SIG Tactical Sensor Jamming Device
	Permissions:		Not Applicable
	Primary Source:		Von Sorenn Industries
			The Hellforge
			Titanica Automatica
			Conectunt Firmamentum
			Utinni Works
			Guildhall
			Theater
			Executive Order: Confederacy First
			The Ametrine Accords | Confederate-Silver Alliance

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Manufacturer

	Von Sorenn Industries		Primary Designer and Manufacturer
	Galactic Solutions Industries		Hullplating Systems
	Arakyd Industries		Additional Systems
	Haor Chall Engineering		Additional Systems
	Confederacy of Independent Systems		Additional Systems
	BvK Fleet Systems		Shield Systems
	New Republic		Anti-Missile Octet
	Galactic Alliance Army		Missile Deactivation Transmitter

Affiliation:	Von Sorenn Industries
Market-Status:	Closed-Market
Model:	Astraeus-class
Production:	Unique

Materials

	Hull Plating		Internal Structure		Additional Materials
	Carbon-Durasteel Armor		Aluminium		Clari-Crystalline
	Quadanium Steel		Titanium		Transparisteel
	Alusteel		Laminasteel		Chromium
	Titanium		Duraplast		Obviribdum
	Bronzium		Plastoid		Space Station Components

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Classification:	Deep Space Manufacturing Facility
Length:	80,000 meters
Width:	32,000 meters
Height:	16,000 meters

Additional Specifications

Armaments:	None
Defenses:	Extreme
Maneuverability Rating:	Very Low
Speed Rating:	Very Low
Hyperdrive:	Equipped - Class 4
	Class 20 Backup Drives

Hanger Space

Hanger Name	Designation	Capacity
Section Aurek	Civilian Hanger	Small Craft not exceeding 50m
Section Besh	Civilian Hanger	Small Craft not exceeding 50m
Section Cresh	Civilian Hanger	Small Craft not exceeding 50m
Section Dorn	Civilian Hanger	Small Craft not exceeding 50m
Section Esk	Civilian Hanger	(6) 100m Vessels
Section Forn	Civilian Hanger	(6) 100m Vessels
Section Grek	Civilian Hanger	(4) 750m Vessels
Section Herf	Civilian Hanger	(4) 750m Vessels
Section Isk	Civilian Hanger	(2) 1600m Vessels
Section Jenth	Civilian Hanger	(2) 1600m Vessels
Hanger 1A-5	Corporate Hanger	Personal Craft not exceeding 100m
Hanger 2A-5	Corporate Hanger	Personal Craft not exceeding 100m
Hanger 3A-5	Corporate Hanger	Personal Craft not exceeding 100m
Hanger 4A-5	Corporate Hanger	Personal Craft not exceeding 100m
Hanger 8T-01	Manufacturing	Small Craft not exceeding 50m
Hanger 8T-02	Manufacturing	Small Craft not exceeding 50m
Hanger 8T-03	Manufacturing	Small Craft not exceeding 50m
Hanger 8T-04	Manufacturing	Small Craft not exceeding 50m
Hanger 1B-6	Manufacturing	(3) 200m Corvettes
Hanger 2B-6	Manufacturing	(3) 200m Corvettes
Hanger 1C-7	Manufacturing	(4) 500m Frigates
Hanger 2C-7	Manufacturing	(4) 500m Frigates
Hanger 1D-8	Manufacturing	(4) 750m Cruisers
Hanger 2D-8	Manufacturing	(4) 750m Cruisers
Drydock Omicron	Star Destroyer Drydock	(2) 1600m Star Destroyers
Drydock Upsilon	Star Destroyer Drydock	(2) 1600m Star Destroyers
Drydock Omega	SSD Drydock	(1) Super Star Destroyer or (2) 5km Vessels
Drydock Sigma	SSD Drydock	(1) Super Star Destroyer or (2) 5km Vessels
Hanger 9Y-T1	Warehouse	Cargo Vessels not exceeding 1000m
Hanger 9Y-T2	Warehouse	Cargo Vessels not exceeding 1000m
Hanger 9Y-T3	Warehouse	Cargo Vessels not exceeding 2000m
Hanger 9Y-T4	Warehouse	Cargo Vessels not exceeding 2000m

Defenses

AR-0B Armor Component	Galaxy Guard Mk VII
Carbon-Durasteel Armor	995 Stormcloud ECM Suit
Missile Deactivation Transmitters	220-SIG Tactical Device
Anti-Missile Octets	Point-Defense Laser Cannons
Countermeasure Flare Launchers	Point-Defense Ion Cannons
Deflector Shield Generators	Point-Defense Blaster Cannons
Tomral RM-76 Heavy Laser Cannon	Separatist Flagship Deck Cannons
Long Guns	Heavy Guns

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Crew Compliment:	242,780 Crew
	76,130 Gunners
	37,930 Technical Personnel
	34,432 Starship Support Staff / Mechanics
	120,000 Support Droids
	48,000 Security Personnel
Passengers:	375,000
Cargo Capacity:	500,000 Kilotons
Consumables:	4 Standard Years

STANDARD FEATURES

General Systems

Acceleration Compensator	Anti-Shock Field	Beacon Finder
Blackout Lights	Code Breaker	Containment Shield
Coolant Pump	Cooling Units	DPU7 Heat Sink
Log Recorder	Damage Control System	Astrogation Computer
BQR-19 Navigational System	Escape Pods	Hydraulic Control Circuit
Docking Tubes	Docking Rings	Force Cylinders

Internal Security Features

Blast Doors	Klaxon Alarms	Force Fields
Walkthrough Identification Scanner	57c Holocams	Ray Shield Generators
Code Cylinder Readers	Weapon Detectors	Gravity Locks

Sensor Systems

Com-Scan	5-Node Sensor	ANs-9.5 Sensor
Aural Sensor	Dedicated Energy Receptor	Electromagnetic Filter
Navigational Sensor	S-s3a Tachyon Scanner	Gravitic Sensor
ANq-51 Sensor Array	Optical Transducer Panel	Energy-Wave Detector

Communications Systems

Telesponder	Hyperwave Transmitter	Hyperwave Transceiver
Broadcast Relay	Holotransmitter	Holotransceiver

Life Support Systems

Atmospheric Processor	Enviro Filter	Air Scrubbers
Algae Cylinder	Environmental Converter	Climate Control Unit

Shield Systems

Ion Shield Generators	Deflector Shield Generators
Magnetic Containment Generators	Navigational Deflector Systems

Engineering Systems

Gemon-8 Ion Drives	Gemon-4 Ion Drives	RetroRockets
Accu-Accelerator	Intercoolant Capacitor	Lateral Thrusters
Reactant Injector	Accelerator	Hyperspace Integrator

Hullplating Systems

De-Icing System	Deflector Plates
Heat Dispersion Vents	Magnetic Sensors

Hyperdrive Systems

Hyperdrive Activator	Coupling Motivator
400MGs Drive System	Warp Vortex Stabilizer

ADVANCED FEATURES

Sensor Systems

Proximity Sensors

Hyperwave Interceptor

Hullplating Systems

AR-0B Damage Reduction Armor Component

Carbon-Durasteel Armor

Shield Systems

(3) GalaxyGuard Mk VII

Trans Binary Deflector

General and Additional Systems

Residential Sectors	Corporate Headquarters	Warehouses
Commercial Sectors	Conference Rooms	Auction Houses
Manufacturing Sectors	State Rooms	Habitation Domes
Entertainment Sectors	Various Lounges	Radiation Negator
Various Terrariums	Various Cantinas & Restaurants	Various Atriums
Phylon Q7 Tractor Beams	Green Houses & Hydroponics	Artificial Parks & Lakes
Medical Bays	Research Laboratories	Various Workshops

STRENGTHS

Mobile Deep-Space Station - In many cases, a space station is often constructed or towed into orbit - though in other cases, such as the DS-1, a station is often equipped with hyperdrives and similar means of propulsion to relocate itself as needed. The Astraeus is a case of the latter - and much like the DS-1 - it contains a number of engines, correctional thrusters, and banks of hyperdrive engines to ensure that it is more than capable of remaining mobile or being able to relocate as needed to open up its potential for profit.

Extreme Defenses - Due to its designation as a purely Civilian station - with a focus on manufacturing and hosting corporate holdings - what the Astraeus lacks in conventional offensive armaments and starfighters, it more than makes up for with its slew of defensive capabilities. Ranging from point defense cannons, deck guns, and similar weaponry - more often than not utilized to scare off pirates or remove potentially harmful stellar objects such as debris and asteroids - to its more sophisticated systems such as its Electronic-Countermeasure Suites and Missile Deactivation Transmitters.

Galaxy Guard Mk VII - A common component in many vessels designed and manufactured by Von Sorenn Industries, it acts as a booster of sorts for a vessel - or in this case - a space station's Deflector Shield Generators. The device itself provides additional endurance to the shields while also increasing the shield's area coverage - with three such devices being the upper limit to be utilized in tandem to strengthen this effect.

AR-0B Damage Reduction Armor Component - A mainstay of Von Sorenn Industries designs - the AR-0B produces an ablative current that courses through the hull plating of the vessel, which in turn, reduces the damage to the hull, through the removal of harmful particles and preventing their buildup. This also serves a dual purpose in that it lengthens the longevity of the hull plating - increasing the duration between repairs and regular maintenance before sections need to be replaced.

Heavy Phylon Q7 Tractor Beam Projectors - A multitude of these devices are spread throughout the exterior and in other cases, interior sections of the colossal Space Station. They are utilized for a number of reasons, ranging from simply guiding smaller craft into hanger bays - to escorting larger vessels from their drydock berths once they've been fully constructed. They are also utilized in bringing in salvage or disabled vessels for repairs, deconstruction, or any other number of reasons that one may find to utilize a tractor beam projector.

Control Tower - Often utilized in tandem with an emergency override system in a small craft - usually no larger than 50 meters - it ensures that a pilot that is in distress or otherwise having difficulty in piloting their vessel can turn full control over to the Control Tower, which in turn makes it possible to remotely pilot the small craft to safety.

Corporate Headquarters - The Astraeus is home to a number of Corporations - with room for additional corporate offices, headquarters, or even small branch offices and locations - which ensures that the Space Station will always have at its disposal the needed materials and resources to ensure that it always has the most up to date technologies, defenses, and capabilities.

Various Amenities - First and Foremost - despite its manufacturing capabilities and designation as a manufacturing station - the Astraeus is a place of business and corporate intrigue and scheming. Playing host to a series of residential sectors, artificial lakes and parks, and any other number of amenities that an individual may expect to find on a space colony or similar structure - the Astraeus has a number of amenities that were included to ensure that those who call the station their permanent home, are just as comfortable here as they would be anywhere else in the Galaxy.

Manufacturing Drydocks - Away from the prying eyes and the glittering venues of the Residential Sectors - closer to the outermost perimeter of the space station - are a multitude of drydocks and smaller hanger bays that manufacture, construct, and ultimately launch, vessels of varying sizes, up to and including Star Destroyers depending on the exact size of the Drydock and its designation.

Super Star Destroyer Drydock - The greatest strength and ultimately the reason that the Astraeus would be a target in a time of conflict or for corporate espionage - Drydock Omega and Drydock Sigma are [it could be argueed] the heart and soul of the Astraeus and what makes the station such a powerhouse in its own right. These two massive Drydocks are capable of taking in - or in other cases - laying down a Super Star Destroyer [or two separate vessels not exceeding 5km in their own right]. The fact that Von Sorenn Industries is also a staunch supporter of the Confederacy of Independent Systems, also ensures that the CIS has a mobile means to keep these behemoths of war operational and well maintained.

WEAKNESSES

Civilian Station - Being designated a Civilian Space Station, the Astraeus lacks any kind of formal or otherwise militarized weapon systems - such as Turbolaser Cannons, Torpedo Launchers, or Heavy Ion Cannons - seen on other stations or capital ships designed primarily for defensive or offensive operations.

Defensive Capabilities - Though carrying a number of weapon systems - such as point defense cannons, anti-missile octets, and deck guns - a sophisticated safe fire system ensures that they are only even utilized in defense of the station. Meaning, that the weapon systems themselves remain locked unless a perceived and immediate threat to the station is known, and even then, the weapons will auto-lock immediately once the threat has passed or otherwise been dispatched.

Limited Maneuverability - The Astraeus is in effect, a massive building that floats through space - and though capable of being mobile - it is otherwise incapable of the rapid maneuvers, rolls, or other such feats that smaller craft, and some larger vessels, are capable. Often it takes a great deal of time, calculations, and effort just to momentarily correct its course to remove it from the path of an incoming object - and even then - it often falls back on its defenses rather than attempting to maneuver around the object.

Limited Speed - The Astraeus isn't about to win any Boonta Eve Classic, Spira Regatta Open, or any other racing event for that matter. Relative to its size, it is a slow, lumbering station that is barely capable of outrunning an asteroid, let alone being capable of outrunning a military vessel.

Spinning up the Engines - Maintaining a series of Hyperdrives in connected banks to traverse the galaxy in limited and carefully calculated jumps to ensure that all parts of the station arrive and in one piece; it takes time for these multiple hyperdrive engines to be calibrated, calculations input, and ultimately activated. In this time, during which the hyperdrive engines are being "spun up", the station itself can be at the whims and mercy of other outside factors as power is diverted from other systems - such as shields and defensive countermeasures - and potentially left vulnerable in the duration it takes to jump into Hyperspace.

Habitation Domes - Housing the multitude of residential, commercial, and any other number of sectors as well as corporate headquarters and similar facilities - the domes themselves make for a tantalizing target and are clearly exposed as they take up the majority of the structure that makes up the whole of the space station. Though defenses are the heaviest to protect these regions, a break of the outer shell of these habitation domes would lead to a catastrophic loss of life as it would expose the interior of these domes to the vacuum of space.

Exposed Superstructure - Though a number of smaller spires, control towers, and similar structures are spread across the station, there is a singular, commanding Superstructure that reaches up from the center of the station. Housing those hanger bays that are most often utilized by the various corporations that call the Astraeus home - and in this case, housing the corporate headquarters as well - the Superstructure is highly exposed and makes for a tantalizing target - as it also houses a number of other defensive measures and vital components and systems.

Vulnerable Ventral - Despite its myriad of defenses - the majority of the ventral section [underside] of the Space Station is still vulnerable - and though it is by no means completely rendered defenseless or left undefended - in the event of a dedicated and highly planned and executed attack, these regions would require additional forces to boost or otherwise secure this section.

Manufacturing Drydocks - The primary function of the Astraeus - apart from housing corporations - is the production and manufacturing of vessels, which is accomplished via the multitude of Drydocks and Hangerbays. In some instances, in order to properly launch a vessel from these larger Drydocks, the shielding in the area must be lowered momentarily for the duration that it takes to launch a vessel. This leaves those sections vulnerable to attack or provides an opening for those seeking to sneak onto the station. In other cases, as many of the internal systems within these Drydocks lead to the other internal sections of the structure - a singular attack craft the size of a starfighter could cause catastrophic damage to the internal structure of the Astraeus if it managed to make entry into these sections.

Primary Target - Its size and by virtue - its capability of manufacturing and repairing Super Star Destroyers - makes the Astraeus a primary target which places it in danger when it comes to conflicts. Its size alone makes the Astraeus an easy target - and if one were to miss the structure when firing upon it - that individual should likely make an appointment with a local ophthalmologist.

DESCRIPTION

A crown jewel of Von Sorenn Industries - Project Epsilon | The Astraeus had life breathed into it upon the concept of the Confederacy First Mandate when Von Sorenn Industries and its subsidiaries stepped into the void that had been left when various corporations fled from the Confederacy and let it be known of their stance against the nation putting the needs and worries of its people first before those of the galactic stage. However, with the recent development of the Ametrine Accords and the Confederacy once more stepping forth into the galaxy - it is only now that the construction of the Astraeus has finished and the behemoth Deep Space Manufacturing Facility has been revealed. Housing Von Sorenn Industries and its subsidiaries and holdings - with room to spare for additional corporate headquarters and branch offices - the Astraeus serves as a mobile headquarters for the corporation whilst also acting as a manufacturing platform capable of producing vessels of varying sizes, from small fighter-craft and bombers up to Super Star Destroyers - all produced and manufactured in one of the many hangers or massive drydocks that the Astraeus boasts. Being a civilian station, it lacks the more refined and otherwise heavier armaments that other stations may have - such as Turbolaser Cannons, Heavy Ion Cannons, or Proton Torpedo Launchers - in turn, it focuses extensively upon its defenses. Outfitted with numerous armor and shield upgrades and components to strengthen these already formidable defenses - the Astraeus boasts an impressive array of defensive capabilities, from Electronic Countermeasure Suites and Anti-Missile Octets to Missile Deactivation Transmitters and thick Carbon-Durasteel Armor. While it does maintain a number of Point Defense Cannons, Deck Guns, and similar armaments - it should be noted, that these armaments are purely defensive in nature - with a specialized contingent preventing the armaments from being utilized unless there is a clear and direct threat leveled against the station; with the armaments locking and being prevented from firing once the threat or present danger has passed or been dealt with appropriately. Its behemoth construction makes it a colossal feat of engineering - with the Astraeus housing numerous residential and commercial zones, it also maintains a number of artificial lakes and parks, cantinas, and restaurants, as well as means to keep the permanent residents and visitors occupied and entertained. Hydroponic Labs and Greenhouses provide the bulk of the consumables required to maintain the station - though it still requires resupplying from time to time to ensure that it can remain in deep space for longer durations of time. The downside to this is that much of the above-mentioned sections and zones are contained within a series of habitation domes that take up the bulk of the central areas - and though many of the station's defenses are concentrated in these areas, they are still vulnerable to attack; with a punctured or otherwise sufficiently damaged habitation dome could lead to a catastrophic loss of life. Likewise, at the heart of the Astraeus is a massive superstructure that reaches upwards from the center of the station - within this super-structure are the majority of corporate headquarters, branch offices, and other trappings of corporate scheming and espionage. Much like the habitation domes, this superstructure is highly vulnerable - and as it maintains a number of systems and vital components - it makes for a tantalizing target. The true strength of the Astraeus lays within its manufacturing capabilities - specifically in the numerous drydocks and hangers that pocket and command much of the space along the outer ring of the station. It is here that a multitude of workers, crafters, engineerings, pilots, and all manner of employees of the various corporations housed on the station work to produce the vessels that are ultimately provided to consumers or as is more likely, shipped directly to the Confederacy of Independent Systems. The most notable of these drydocks are Drydock Sigma and Drydock Omega - the two largest which are capable of housing a Super Star Destroyer [or in other cases, two vessels not exceeding 5km, respectively]. Multiple other drydocks exist, capable of producing Star Destroyers up to 1600m in length - a notable downside, however, is that in many instances, the shielding around these drydocks must be lowered to permit a vessel [that had been manufactured] to leave or likewise, allow a vessel to enter the drydock for repairs. It is during these times that the internal systems and structure of the station are most vulnerable, as a small fighter craft would be granted the potential of entering and causing extensive damage to these areas. An attack that would be difficult to defend against and would potentially render the station vulnerable or otherwise, at the mercy of an enemy. Additional capabilities of the Astraeus come in the form of its mobility - though highly lacking in maneuverability, and unlikely to win any kind of race thanks to its extremely low speed - the station is outfitted with a number of Hyperdrive Generators [with a series of backup generators as a precaution]. This ensures that the Astraeus is capable of traveling between systems - much like the famed and infamous DS-1 - though the time required to calculate these jumps can often leave the station vulnerable, as power is diverted from other systems to the hyperdrive generators. While the Astraeus had originally begun its journey during the Confederacy First Mandate as a means to further the prestige and capabilities of Von Sorenn Industries as they stepped into the void left behind by the exodus of various corporations - it now finds itself in a time when the Confederacy is once more stepping out unto the Galactic Stage. Its size and capabilities to harbor Super Star Destroyers [for repairs or manufacturing] make the Astraeus a tantalizing target and for many a primary source of concern. However, those that have spent the time and effort to construct the Astraeus always knew that its safety and their own were never promised, and they eagerly greet the coming days as the sun rises upon a new Era of the Southern Systems once more coming to the aid of the Galaxy - and the Astraeus will stand firm, churning out the vessels and fighter craft that will bring Hope to a galaxy shrouded in Darkness.

 

[MANIAC]

Amelia von Sorenn

The crown jewel of Von Sorenn Industries, I can only agree with it. Very nicely made and detailed submission! I loved to read it!

Approved.