Republic Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: To create a Combat-capable Frigate with an Ancient Republic aesthetic.
- Image Source: Arquitens-Class Command Cruiser - Wookieepedia Link.
- Canon Link: Not Applicable.
- Permissions: Not Applicable.
- Primary Source: Arquitens-Class Light Cruiser, Repurposed Canon Articles.
- Manufacturer:
- Republic Engineering Corporation - Coruscanti Shipwright; Centax II Surface Facilities and Deep Space Installations.
- Model: REC-LC01 Negotiator - Class Light Cruiser.
- Affiliation: Select Clientele.
- Market Status: Closed-market.
- Production: Mass Production.
- Material:
- Carbon-Durasteel Hull and Armour Plating (Ablative) with Secondary Turadium Armour Plating.
- Neuranium (Anti-Scanning) Hull Liner.
- Carbon-Durasteel Skeletal Frame, with Ferrocarbon Reinforcements, and Laminanium Structural Plating.
- Heavily Reinforced Duraplast Hull Liner with Anti-Ionic Mesh (Faraday Cage.)
- Dallorian Alloy and Agrinium Panels (Where Appropriate.)
- Myoflex Heat Sinks.
- Polarized Transparent Duraplast Viewports.
- Reinforced Laser-Reflective Barbettes.
- Various Starship Components.
- Classification: Heavy Cruiser.
- Role: Light Escort Frigate, Reconnaissance Vessel, Heavy Systems Patrol Vessel, Dedicated Communications Vessel, Fleet Support Vessel, Etc.
- Length: 330 Metres.
- Width: 175 Metres.
- Height: 75 Metres.
- Armament: Average Rating.
- [4] Quad Turbolaser Cannon Turrets.
- Variant: Quick-Recharge Functionality.
- Firing Modes: Single Cannon, Dual Cannon.
- Alternate Firing Modes:
- Stutter-fire - Low-powered Bolts followed by Fully-powered Bolts.
- Overcharged - Slow-firing Bolts with a Slightly Higher Damage Output.
- [10] Dual Turbolaser Cannon Turrets.
- Variant: Quick-Recharge Functionality.
- Firing Modes: Single Cannon, Dual Cannon.
- Alternate Firing Modes:
- Stutter-fire - Low-powered Bolts followed by Fully-powered Bolts.
- Overcharged - Slow-firing Bolts with a Slightly Higher Damage Output.
- [10] Dual Ion Cannon Turrets
- Firing Modes: Single Cannon, Dual Cannon.
- Alternate Firing Modes:
- Stutter-fire - Low-powered Bolts followed by Fully-powered Bolts.
- Overcharged - Slow-firing Bolts with a Slightly Higher Damage Output.
- [4] Flexible Warhead Launcher Turrets
- Tubes: Four Tubes per Turret; Auto-loading and Mass-driver Functionality; Hypervelocity Capable.
- Payload Capacity: 120 Variable Warhead Capacity [Capital-Grade Munitions.]
- Payload Loadout: Assault Proton Torpedoes, Assault Concussion Missiles, Etc.
- Firing Modes: Quick-lock Missile Launch, Standard Missile Launch.
- [15] Automated Quad Point Defense Warhead Launchers; Barbette Shielded.
- Payload Capacity: 480 Variable Warhead Capacity [Starfighter-Grade Munitions.]
- Payload Loadout: Advanced Concussion Missiles; Brilliant Tracking Functionality.
- Firing Modes: Quick-lock Missile Launch, Standard Missile Launch, Multi-Missile Launch.
- [15] Automated Dual Phased-Pulse Cannon Turrets; Barbette Shielded [Rapid-firing Anti-Starfighter Cannons.]
- Firing Modes: Single Cannon, Double Cannon.
- Comparable Damage Output to a Heavy Laser Cannon.
- [15] Automated Dual Pulse Cannon Turrets; Barbette Shielded [Rapid-firing Point Defence Cannons.]
- Firing Modes: Single Cannon, Double Cannon.
- Comparable Damage Output to a Laser Cannon.
- [15] Automated Antimissile Octets; Barbette Shielding.
- [4] Quad Turbolaser Cannon Turrets.
- Defences: Average Rating.
- Standard Armour and Hull Plating, with Structural Reinforcements.
- Honeycombed Skeletal Structure, with Internalized Anticoncussion Field Generators.
- Composite Construction: Overlaid Materials Reinforce the Spaceframe without Compromising Space-worthiness.
- Overhauled AR-08 Ablative Plating: Resists Thermal Abrasion during Atmospheric Re-Entry; and Marginally Reduces Hull Damage during Combat - Micro-Meteors and Astro-Navigational Hazards (Activates only when Particle Shields Fail.)
- Standard Deflector Shield (Ray, Particle and Concussion Barriers; Overlaid.)
- Redundant Deflector Shield Emitters and Generators.
- Inclusive Ionic Shielding.
- Standard Maneuvering and Thrust-Vectoring Suite
- Maneuvering and Attitude Thrusters.
- Atmospheric Thrusters (Atmosphere Required.)
- Inclusive EWAR Suite - Electronic Countermeasures, Chaff, Flare Launchers, Sensor Jammers, Targeting Jammers, Etc.
- Standard Internal Defenses.
- (Notable Items: Turadium Blast Doors, Laser Gates, Force Field Generators, Klaxon Warning Lights and Projectors, Hyperwave Warning System, Selective Blaster Neutralizer, Rotary Autoblasters [Internally Retractable,] Etc.)
- Standard Armour and Hull Plating, with Structural Reinforcements.
- Hangar Space: Average Rating - One Squadron Carrying Capacity.
- Auxiliary Access Points: External Docking Rings, Umbilical Connection Tubes, Etc.
- Hangar Allocations: Modular Hangar Allocations.
- Starfighters: One Squadrons of Starfighters.
- Or:
- Support Craft: One Squadron of Starfighters (Auxiliary Craft / Gunships / Dropships, Etc.)
- Starfighters: One Squadrons of Starfighters.
- Maneuverability Rating: 50 DPF - Low Rating - Integrated Lateral Thrusters.
- Speed Rating: High Rating.
- MGLT: 90 MGLT.
- Maximum Atmospheric Speed: 1,125 Km/H.
- Engine Unit(s): Ion Engines - Seven Drive Units.
- Three Primary, with Four Secondary.
- Secondary Propulsion Method: Integrated Repulsorlift Engines.
- Primary Power Plant: Hypermatter Reactor.
- Secondary Power Plant(s):
- Localized Compact Fusion Reactors.
- Solar Ionization Conversion Module(s) with Retractable Agrinium Collection Arrays.
- Hyperdrive: Equipped.
- Hyperdrive Class:
- Primary: Class 1.0
- Secondary: Class 8.0
- Passengers:
- Fifty Soldiers - Shipboard Security Complement.
- One Hundred Soldiers - Planetary Assault Company.
- Crew Complement (Optimal): Fifty Officers and Enlisted Personnel, with A.I. Administration.
- Crew Complement (Skeletal): Twenty Officers and Enlisted Personnel, with A.I. Administration.
- Escape Craft: Innumerable Escape Pods and Ejectable Lifeboats.
- Cargo Capacity: 5,000 Metric Tonnes.
- Including Misc Cargo, Munitions, Fuel, Etc.
- Consumables: Seven Months; Galactic Standard.
- Standard Sensor Systems and Targeting Systems.
- Standard Avionics Package.
- Standard Navigation System.
- Dedicated Precision MicroJump Computer.
- Standard Life Support System.
- (Automated Barrack Deck(s,) Integrated Training Centres, Mess Halls, Recreational Facilities, Etc.)
- Trans-binary Deflector [Anti-Cosmic Radiation] and Rad-Dampening Energy Shields.
- Standard Damage and Hazard Control Systems.
- Standard Tractor and Pressor Beam Emitters.
- Standard Anti-Ion Emission Tracker (Anti-Hyperspace Tracking.)
- Standard Communication Systems, with Encrypted Military Keys.
- Standard Anticoncussion Force Field Generators.
- Standard Shift and Relativistic Shielding.
- Standard Magnetogravitic Shielding (Internal [Cargo Bays] and External [Concussion Shield Reinforcement: Particulate Debris.])
- Standard Thermal and Atmospheric-Friction Shielding.
- Standard Force Cylinder Transit Conduits.
- Standard Animated Metal Sealant, with Automated Repair Drones.
- State of the Art Internal Systems:
- Prototyper, with Innumerable Duplicators, and Synthicators.
- Molecular Furnace- Small-scale.
- Integrated Droid Brains, with Decentralized Artificial Intelligence Administration (Advanced Automation and Slaved Systems, Etc.)
- Holographic Terminal Interface(s.)
- Honeycombed Skeletal Plating, with Anticoncussion Field Generators.
- Advanced Communication(s) Systems.
- State of the Art External Systems:
- AR-08 Damage Reduction Armour Component.
- Laminanium Structural Plating, External Regenerative Properties.
- Advanced Reactionary Pressor Beam Emitters - Anti-Mass Driver System(s.)
- Fast-track Weapon Mountings, with Fire-linked Capabilities.
- State of the Art Countermeasures:
- Advanced Counter-Slicing Protocols and Equipment, with Quadruple Bio-hexacrypted Systems.
- Advanced Biometric Equipment, Terminal Access and Military Encryption Protocols.
- Internalized Primary and Secondary Command Deck(s) / Bridge(s.)
- Internalized Shield Generators, and Emitters; Overlapping.
- Internalized Reactor Bulb(s.)
- Selective Blaster Neutralizer - Deployment of Dampener or Anti-laser Aerosol to Select Portion(s) or throughout the Entirety of the Ship.
- Integrated Neuranium (Anti-Scanning) Hull Liner.
- Anti-Tractor Beam Shroud.
- ABC Scrambler Probes.
- Anti-Ordnance EM Probe(s) - Long-range Missile Interceptor.
- Missile Deactivator(s) - Short-range Missile Interceptors and Jammers.
- Animated Metal Sealant, with Automated Repair Drones.
- Advanced Electronic Warfare and Electronic Countermeasures:
- Advanced Signal Jammers, Transmitters, Etc.
- Remote Drones - Equipped with Slicer Chips and Security Spikes; Direct Connection Required.
- Capable of Following Pre-Programmed Commands.
- Deployable Hyperspace Beacons, Reprogrammable:
- Duplicates and Mimics Hyperspace NavComp Coordinates.
- Additional Navigation Buoy’s to Spread the Beacon’s Coverage.
- Variable EM Emitter Probes.
- Transponder Copycat Pods; Reprogrammable.
- Transmittable IFF Confuser; Wideband or Tightbeam Options.
- Dedicated Cronau Radiation Sensors.
- Ambient Degaussing Modules.
- Highly Automated, with Animated Metal Sealant, Automated Repair Droids, and Minor Regenerative Properties.
- Comprehensive Countermeasure, Sensor and Targeting Suite.
- Reinforced Defensive Capabilities on External Emplacements, and within the Skeletal Structure.
- Capable of turning aside Conventional Starfighter-grade Energy Weapons.
- Shieldception - Layered Shields Counteract Field Disruptors, Slowing their Progress through Multiple Layers.
- Integrated Lateral Thruster System - Increased Combat Maneuverability.
- Advanced Communication Systems - Capable of Punching through Conventional Jamming.
- Heavy Automaton and Slaved Systems; Combat Performance is Significantly Hindered if Disabled by EMP attacks or excess Ionization.
- Limited EMP and Ion Resistance(s); Sustained Damage is Dependant on Attacking Device(s) Potency / Scale and Proximity.
- Repulsorlift Jammers; Proximity Dependent as Jammers are Less Effective at a Distance.
- Limited Firing Arc's - Aft Section; Engine Block (Minimal Capital-Grade Weapons.)
- Fixed and Turreted Warhead Launchers - Direct Connection to Internalized Payload; Chain Detonation Possible.
- Exposed Engine Modules (Aft-Section) with Armoured Housing(s) - Immobilization Possibility.
- Minor Regenerative Properties - Minor Hull Damage can be Repaired, with Heavy Damage being Sealed. But the Warship requires Sufficient Drydock Time should the Damage be Greater.
- Laser-reflective Kiirium Barbettes - May interfere with Laser-based Comm Systems.
- Incapable of adequately Defending the Emplacement from Kinetic-based Weaponry.
- Large Dorsal and Ventral Attack Profile - Higher Probability of Scoring Hits.
- Exposed Observation Deck / Tower.
In the aftermath of the Core-Imperial Confederation’s sudden, and inexplicable collapse, the Republic Engineering Corporation found itself in possession of a priceless artifact. It was a functioning database that possessed the ancient schematics of vessels that were long-forgotten by the Galaxy at large. Every warship and starfighter that ever served the Old Republic were now in the hands of those that had the skills to give their venerable designs new life within the modern era. As more and more code was translated from one database to another, the various design teams within the Shipwright Division began rolling out their newfound designs to the Board of Directors; who ultimately gave them the green light to pursue the various items that were attached to Project: Restoration.
Whilst several design teams found themselves in possession of ancient schematics for the largest vessels within the Old Republic’s navy, there was a team that found itself tasked with re-creating the smaller vessels. The intent was to flesh out a prospective customer’s navy with combat-capable warships that would be able to fit a variety of roles, but within their respective classifications for costing and staffing purposes. Much to the chagrin of Warlord’s across time and space, there was no such thing as a perfect warship. Thus, as it ever was, entire armada’s were populated by warships that filled a multitude of roles - each seeking to cover the weakness of their sister ships.
And so, the REC-LC01 “Negotiator” - Class Light Cruiser was created. The basis of the schematic was the venerable Arquitens, which served the Old Republic’s navy in an anti-ship and anti-fighter capacity. Such traits on the battlefield were commendable, and thus would be uplifted when the warship was brought into the modern era. Being capable of engaging starships and starfighters alike was a valuable aspect of spatial warfare that couldn’t be readily dismissed. Therefore, the design team sought to embrace these aspects and elevate them towards the pinnacle of perfection. To that end, the warship was outfitted with a multitude of weapons that allowed it to operate under several mission profiles; ranging from anti-starfighter to heavy escort cruisers.
Thus, with the “Negotiator” entering galactic service, the warship would undoubtedly serve as the backbone of many flotilla’s and task force’s alike.
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