The Avenging Knight
Raider II-class Corvette
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: To create a highly specialiased corvette for special operatives and Imperial Force users.
- Image Source: The Chosen One
- Canon Link: N/A
- Permissions: Roble, N&Z, TU
- Primary Source: N/A
PRODUCTION INFORMATION
- Manufacturer: Imperial Legion Corps of Engineers
- Affiliation: Imperial Remnants & Imperial States
- Market Status: Closed Market
- Model: Raider II-class Corvette
- Production: Semi-Unique
- Material:
- Frame: Alusteel Frame
- Subframe: Alusteel Crossbeams w/ Seigurium Light Reinforcement
- Hull: AB-163 "Svalinn" Class Starship Hull
- Various Material Substitutes:
- Bow: Reinforced Seigurium Light Ram
- Stern: Quadanium Engine Struts & Plating
- Interior (General): Alusteel w/ Specialized Friction Wax Overlay
- Blast Doors: Turadium
- Viewports (Artificial): Quadanium Plates w/ Mock 'Transparent' Toggle Screens & Imyndaða Series Solid State Hologram
- Viewports (Real): Reinforced Transparisteel
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Classification: Corvette
- Length: 175 meters
- Width: 70 meters
- Height: 60 meters
- Armament: Very High
- Defenses: High
- Point Defense Weaponry
- Multi-Layered Military Grade Shield Systems
- Electronic Countermeasures Suite
- Interior Defense Countermeasures Suite
- Scutum Automated Defense System
- Automated Turrets
- Blast Doors
- Sentries and Patrols
- Ray shields, etc.
- Missile Deactivation Transmitters
- Hangar Space: 200m Average: 1
- Hangar Allocations:
- Support Craft: 1
- Maneuverability Rating: Low
- Speed Rating: Very High
- Hyperdrive: Class 1.0
- Ground Complement:
- Military Personnel (Security & Operational Compliment):
- 50 Soldiers
- Vehicle Compliment:
- Various Options, up 1 Heavy Vehicle
- Military Personnel (Security & Operational Compliment):
- Cargo Capacity: 50 Metric Tons
- Consumables: 3 Months
STANDARD FEATURES
- Escape pods
- Drop Pods
- Docking Clamps
- Hangar
- C-3A Mercury Class Communications Suite
- LS-132 Terra Life Support Systems
- STS-84 Artemis Class Targeting & Sensor System
- Augmented with: ECSS-01r
- Reserve: NZ SAP-2A SSA [Sensor Systems Array]
- 'Yellow Dwarf' Sun Reactor
ADVANCED SYSTEMS
- Crew-to-Ship Integration
- Defense Systems
- Prison Complex
- Medical Wings
- Various Systems
- Military Facilities
- Transportation Systems
STRENGTHS
- Potent Warship
- Very Fast
- Stealth
- Extensive Crew Utility
WEAKNESSES
- Weak against Capital Ships
- Exposed Rear
DESCRIPTION
The Raider III(c)-class Commando Corvette is the culmination of decades of Imperial experience in special operations warfare, blending the versatility of a commando transport with the striking power of a frontline combat vessel. Developed for missions where speed, precision, and self-sufficiency are paramount, the III(c) serves as a preferred platform for Imperial Commando units, Intelligence operatives, Inquisitorial task forces, and other organizations entrusted with the Empire's most sensitive assignments.
Unlike traditional assault transports, the Raider III(c) is designed to operate independently in hostile territory, often without immediate fleet support. Its compact profile conceals a heavily upgraded weapons suite optimized for precision engagements and rapid target neutralization. Rather than engaging in prolonged fleet actions, the corvette specializes in overwhelming critical systems with concentrated firepower, disabling shield generators, communications arrays, defensive batteries, hangar facilities, and propulsion systems before hostile forces can mount an effective response. This capability allows the vessel to create narrow but decisive windows of opportunity through which Imperial operatives can be inserted directly into contested environments.
The ship's offensive systems are complemented by advanced pursuit and interdiction capabilities, making it exceptionally effective in fugitive recovery operations. Smugglers, insurgent leaders, rogue military officers, and other high-value targets often discover that outrunning the Raider III(c) is considerably more difficult than confronting it. Equipped to disable rather than destroy, the corvette excels at forcing vessels to surrender intact, preserving both intelligence opportunities and valuable prisoners.
Internally, the vessel functions as a mobile special operations headquarters. Dedicated deployment bays, mission planning facilities, tactical command centers, and secure communications suites enable strike teams to conduct complex operations far from established Imperial infrastructure. The corvette can transport and sustain elite operatives for extended periods while providing the intelligence, reconnaissance, and logistical support necessary for independent action.
A defining characteristic of the Raider III(c) is its extensive collection of specialized utility systems. Reinforced detention blocks, high-security containment chambers, and advanced surveillance facilities allow the vessel to securely transport dangerous prisoners and persons of interest. Secure vaults and environmental containment systems provide storage for sensitive intelligence materials, recovered technologies, and rare artifacts whose value or danger requires extraordinary precautions. These capabilities have made the class particularly popular among organizations tasked with investigating ancient sites, recovering classified technology, and securing items deemed too dangerous to remain in private hands.
Perhaps most notably, the Raider III(c) incorporates sophisticated stealth technologies rarely seen aboard Imperial warships of its size. Combined with its powerful sensor suite and electronic warfare systems, these features allow the corvette to approach targets undetected, conduct reconnaissance in contested regions, or position itself for decisive action before revealing its presence. Many operations conclude before the target even realizes an Imperial vessel has entered the area.
Within Imperial service, the Raider III(c) has earned a formidable reputation. Though technically classified as a corvette, it routinely performs missions normally assigned to much larger warships while retaining the flexibility and discretion required of a special operations platform. To Imperial commanders, it is a scalpel capable of striking with surprising force. To the Empire's enemies, it is an unwelcome reminder that distance, secrecy, and fortification offer little protection when the Empire is determined to bring someone - or something - into its custody.
Out Of Character Info
Intent:
To create a highly specialiased corvette for special operatives and Imperial Force users.
Permissions:
See Below
Technical Information
Affiliation:
Imperial Remnants
Model:
Raider III(c)-class Commando Corvette
Starship Class:
Corvette (50-200m)
Starship Role:
Stealth
Modular:
Yes
Material:
Various
Armaments:
Very High
Defense Rating:
High
Speed Rating:
Very High
Maneuverability Rating::
Low
Energy Resist:
Very High
Kinetic Resist:
Very High
Radiation Resist:
Very High
Minimum Crew:
35
Optimal Crew:
100
Passenger Capacity:
50
Cargo Capacity:
Average