Approved Starship Raddus-class Star Defender

[Amelia von Sorenn]

RADDUS-CLASS STAR DEFENDER​

OUT-OF-CHARACTER INFORMATION

Intent

An updated variant of the MC75 Star Cruiser for use by the Galactic Alliance Defense Force

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Permission(s)	Not Applicable
Canon Link(s)	MC75 Star Cruiser
	MC75 Armored Cruiser
Primary Link(s)	Not Applicable

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Manufacturer	Aether Systems
Affiliation	Galactic Alliance
Model	Raddus-class
Market-Status	Closed-Market
Production	Mass-Produced

Materials

Hull Plating	Internal Structure	Additional
Quadanium Steel	Duralloy	Chromium
Nyix-Alloy	Titanium	Crystasteel
Doonium	Aluminium	Neuranium
Trimantium	Duraplast	Starship Components

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Classification	Dedicated Carrier
	Command Ship
Length	1,600 meters
Width	650 meters
Height	1,000 meters

Rating Specifications

Armaments	Average
Defenses	Average
Maneuverability	Low
Speed	Very Low
Hangar Capacity	Extreme - (15) Squadrons
Hyperdrive Rating	Equipped - Class 2

Hangar Compliment

Starfighter Squadrons	Support Squadrons
(12) Squadrons	(3) Squadrons

Armaments and Defenses

(4) Prow-mounted Heavy Turbolaser Cannons	AR-0B Damage Reduction Component
(12) Broadside Quad Turbolaser Cannons	Redundant Deflector Shield Generators
(16) Heavy NK-7 Ion Cannons	(10) Missile Deactivation Transmitters
(20) Broadside Quad Laser Cannons	(10) Antimissile Octets
(6) Assault Concussion Missile Launchers	(30) Heavy Point Defense Ion Cannons
(6) Assault Proton Torpedo Tubes	(30) Dual Heavy Point Defense Laser Cannons

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND LOGISTICS

Crew Compliment	164 Officers
	289 Gunners
	3,545 Enlisted Crew
Passenger Capacity	2,500 Individuals
Cargo Capacity	25,000 Metric Tons
Consumables	3 Galactic Standard Years

STANDARD FEATURES

General Systems Acceleration Compensator Anti-Shock Fields Astrogation Computer Code Breaker Containment Shield DPU7 Heat Sink BQR-19 Navigational System Damage Control System Escape Pods Internal Security Blast Doors Code Cylinder Readers Klaxon Alarms Walkthrough Identification Scanners Weapon Detectors Ray Shield Generators 57c Holocams Sensor and Communication Systems Com-Scan 5-Node Sensor ANs-9.5 Sensor ANq-51 Sensor Array Telesponder Hyperwave Transmitter Hyperwave Transceiver Broadcast Relay Holotransmitter Holotransceiver Life Support Systems Atmospheric Processor Enviro Filter Climate Control Unit Shielding and Hull Plating Systems Ion Shield Generators Deflector Shield Generators Navigational Deflector System Deflector Plates Heat Dispersion Vents De-icing System Engineering & Hyperdrive Systems Gemon-15 Ion Drives Ter58 Ion Engines Accu-Accelerator 400MGs Stardrive System Warp Vortex Stabilizer

ADVANCED FEATURES

AR-0B Damage Reduction Component Carbon-Durasteel Armor (3) Galaxy Guard Mk VII Radiation Negator Hyperwave Interceptor (20) Phylon Q7 Heavy Tractor Beam

STRENGTHS

Dedicated Carrier - The Raddus-class was designed with an increased hangar capacity allowing it to support and deploy up to four Starfighter Wings - organized into three squadrons per wing - as well as being capable of deploying up to three squadrons of Support Craft or Shuttles.

Automated - Many of the secondary and tertiary systems were modified and automated so that the vessel could be operated with a smaller crew without loss of efficiency or compromising its overall capabilities.

Modularity - Like many vessels designed by the Mon Cala, the Raddus-class is known to be highly modular and easily modified to fulfill a variety of roles and mission profiles as required.

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WEAKNESSES

Lesser Mobility - The Raddus-class is not known to be overly maneuverable nor capable of executing pinpoint maneuvers or rapid movements that other similarly sized Capital Ships are capable of accomplishing.

Command Bridge - Located at the extreme end of an outrigger fin along the ventral side of the vessel is the main command pod that houses the bridge and additional command systems of the vessel. This precarious placement of the command pod makes it a tantalizing target, with its disabling or destruction potentially rendering the vessel inoperable.

Broadside - The bulk of the primary weapon systems of the vessel are deployed in banks along the port and starboard side of the vessel limiting the amount of its armaments that it can bring to bear against an enemy without first placing itself within an enemy's formation.

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DESCRIPTION

The MC75 Star Cruiser was well known during its time, having first served as Mon Calamari City Ships prior to their retrofitting and conversion into Capital Ships for the Alliance to Restore the Republic. Since their initial creation, further designs and models have seen service, and it is the Raddus-class that continues to carry that design line of Capital Ships into the future as it serves alongside the warships of the Galactic Alliance Navy. The Raddus-class was designed to serve, first and foremost, as a Dedicated Carrier, with the ability to support and deploy four Starfighter Wings - organized into three squadrons per wing; additionally, it has the capacity to support an additional three squadrons of Support Craft and Shuttles. This design furthers the primary tactic of Starfighter Superiority with these squadrons often assisting other Capital Ships in the fleet that the Raddus-class will often find itself at the center. Retaining many design aesthetics and similarities of more common Mon Cala ship designs, the Raddus-class is also known to be highly modular, with its interior being easily modified and refitting to fulfill a variety of roles outside of its standard classifications as a Dedicated Carrier or serving in the role as a Command Ship. This modularity is further assisted by many of the secondary and tertiary systems being highly automated, allowing for a smaller crew to operate the vessel without a drop in efficiency or overall capabilities. However, this design and decision to automate these systems comes at a cost, as Ion-based weaponry can often wreak havoc, either disabling or destroying these systems and placing a larger burden on the crew. Keeping a link to its predecessors, the overall exterior design of the Raddus-class has remained the same, which can be seen in the large outrigger fin along the ventral side of the vessel; with the command pod being located at the extreme end of this fin. This allows for a greater, commanding view of an engagement at the potential cost of safety, as the command pod can be easily targeted, disabled, or potentially damaged in such a way that the vessel would be rendered inoperable. Though not intended to be thrown directly into the fray, the Raddus-class was still equipped with heavier armaments, however, many of these systems are located along the port and starboard which prevent them from being fired unless unleashed as a full broadside; a tactic which is only used sparingly and usually against vessels that have all but been disabled. The development of the Raddus-class continues the further buildup of the Galactic Alliance Navy by introducing newer designs and updated variants of older vessels that had seen service in prior conflicts. Likewise, its addition to the fleet provides commanders with a new means to command their fleets, or further supplement their Starfighter and Bomber Squadrons with the addition of a new Carrier. As it stands, the Raddus-class line of Capital Ships has a long life of service ahead of them.

 

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Amelia von Sorenn