Runi Verin
Two pounds shy of a bomb.
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
Intent: To create a skirmisher class for the open market.
Image Source: Finnian MacManus
Permissions: N/A
Primary Source: N/A
PRODUCTION INFORMATION
Manufacturer: Kuat Drive Yards
Affiliation: Closed Market
Model: Reiver-Class Frigate
Production: Semi-Unique
Material: Durasteel, Farium, Isotope-5, Kelsh, Nightshadow, Quadranium, Transparisteel, Trimantium, Tunqstoid, Misc Starship components
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Classification: Stealth Frigate / Pocket Carrier
Length: 225 meters
Width: 160m
Height: 70m
Armament: Average
Twin Turbolaser Batteries
Interdiction Missile Launchers
Defenses: Average
Hangar Space: Very High
Hangar Allocations:
Starfighters: 2 squadrons
Support Craft: 1 squadrons
Maneuverability Rating: Average
Speed Rating: High
Hyperdrive Class: Average (1.0) | Low (8.0) [Back up]
STANDARD FEATURES
The Reiver-Class comes fully equipped with the whole standard array of shields, systems and components that are normally associated with vessels of this size and class.
ADVANCED SYSTEMS
Nightshadow Hull plates
Predator Interdiction Drive SubLight Engines
STRENGTHS
Hanging In There: Can deploy and field two full combat and one full support squadron.
Unseen, Unheard, Unknown: The Reiver-Class comes equipped with a full suite of stealth and conditional subterfuge options that allow it to stay off grid for extended periods of time. Most notable of them being the Stygium cloak.
WEAKNESSES
Ill-Tidings: While operating off the radar, the speed of the Frigate cannot exceed Average velocities in order to take advantage of its thrust trace dampers. Similarly, while it can deploy squadrons and mines, utilizing any other offensive option requires dropping the cloak.
On Dark Wings: The Aft section is deceptively fragile around the hangar bays, with a well executed and precision salvo being potentially capable of ‘clipping its wings’ and causing extensive damage to the vessel’s speed and maneuverability.
DESCRIPTION
Reiver-Class is a continuation of Kuat Drive Yard’s focus on producing vessels that can serve fleets in multiple capacities. Bearing the sharp angle aesthetics KDY products are famous for, the vessel’s primary function is to fulfill the niche rapid insertion pocket carrier, possessing two sheltered conjoined hangar bays in the aft port and starboard sections. While the secondary function is much more purposefully subtle, with the darkened nightshadow hull plates being the only outward hint to the trained and seasoned eye.
That is because, true to the name, the Reiver-Class is built for infiltrating and staging raids deep within hostile territory. The recommended method is to have the vessel stealthily drop into the system and serve as a mobile staging ground for its squadrons. However, that is not to say the vessel isn’t more than adequate for carrying out hit and run operations in its own right, utilizing the cloak to draw near to an enemy target before unleashing disruptive salvos from its pulsemass generators. The vessel can also play the role of a disrupter if needed, being fully stocked with interdiction mines and missiles, perfect for layering chaos down on an unexpected system.
