Approved Starship Ranger Class Light Corvette

[Orick T'ane]

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Affiliation: The Galactic Republic
Manufacturer: Nubia Star Drives
Model: Ranger Class Light Corvette
Modularity: Weapons can be upgraded
Production: Limited ( Republic Special Operations units)
Material: Durasteel
Classification: Light-Corvette

Length: 86 meters
Width: 36 meters
Height: 28 meters

Armament:
(4) Point Defense Laser Cannon
(2) AG-2G Quad Laser Cannon
(2) Laser Cannons
(1) Hunter-Killer Homing Missile Launcher (4 Missile Payload)
Hangar: N/A

Special Features:
Flares
Encrypted Communications Array
Encrypted Holoterminal
Conference Room
Mess Hall
Escape Pods
(10) Living Quarters
(1) Tractor Beam
Full Armory
Fully Equipped Training Room
Standard Medical Bay
Standard Life Support Systems
Standard Navigational Systems
Advanced Shield Systems
Inertial Compensator
Advanced Sensor Arrays
Superior Targeting Systems

Maneuverability Rating: 7
Speed Rating: 8
Hyperdrive Class: 2

Strengths:
+Variety of weapons gives it the ability to preform in any situation

Weaknesses:
-Not meant to become involved in protracted engagements.
-Requires support for missions that don't involve infiltration or stealth


Description:
With the merging of the Republic forces into one entity it became clear that a small fast moving ship would be needed to provide the special operations units the freedom and flexibility they needed to complete missions without taking fleet assets away from defensive corridors. Enter the Ranger class light corvette, with it's varied weapons and it's mission-centric design. It's design is dedicated towards the many tasks that a special operations unit would handle. The variety of weapons, while light, are intended to give the Ranger class an assortment of options for whatever job happens to come up.


Cargo capacity: 10 tons
Optimal crew: 25
Minimum crew: 5
Passenger capacity: 10
Consumables: 6 months

Development Thread: if needed

Intent: To provide Republic special forces with a fast small ship to allow them independence from the main fleet.

Who Can Use This: The Galactic Republic

 

[Raziel]

[member="Orick T'ane"]

Nice little ship with a distinct purpose

I'd say a ship that size would probably need a bigger crew though, optimal would likely be between 20-50.

 

[Orick T'ane]

[member="Raziel"]

Edit's made to both optimal crew and minimum crew

 

[Raziel]

Pending Approval

 

[Soliath Devin Talith]

This is fine.

Approved.