Eternal Father
- Intent: To create an Assault Frigate for TSE
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- Canon Link: N/A
- Restricted Missions: N/A
- Primary Source: N/A
- Manufacturer: Sith-Imperial Corps of Engineers
- Model: Shard-class Assault Frigate
- Affiliation: The Sith Empire
- Production: Minor
- Material:
Hull: Durasteel - Frame: Alusteel
- Misc: Transparisteel Viewports, Turadium Blast Doors/Shutters, Agrinium Reactor Shielding
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Classification: Assault Frigate
- Length: 325 meters
- Width: 75 meters
- Height: 50 meters
- Armament: High
Turbolasers - Concussion Missile Launchers
[*]Defenses: High
- Armor
Deflector Shields - Reinforced Hull
[*]Defensive Weaponry
- Point-defense Cannons
- Quad Laser Cannons
[*]Electronic Defenses
- Cap Drain
- De-Ionizer
- Socketguard
[*]Anti-Missile Defenses
- Warhead Countermeasures
[*]Hangar: None
[*]Maneuverability Rating: Low
[*]Speed Rating: Average
[*]Hyperdrive Class: Average
STANDARD FEATURES
- Communication Systems:
Communication Wave De-scrambler - Encryption Module
- Frequency Jammer
- Holonet Transceiver
- Hyperwave Transceiver
- Ranger Transceiver
- Subspace Transceiver
[*]Environmental Systems:
- Artificial Gravity
- Brig
- Distress Beacon
- Escape Pods
- Environmental Converter
- Inertial Damper
- Infantry Barracks
- Life Support
- Medical Bay
- Navigation System
- Ray Shields
[*]Propulsion Systems:
- Hyperdrive
- Ion Drives
- Maneuvering Jets
[*]Sensor and Targeting Systems:
- Anti-ion Emission Tracer
- Aural Sensor
- Com-scan
- Comm laser
- Hyperwave Signal Interceptor
- Life Form Indicator
- Long-range Sensor
- Sensor Dampener
- Targeting Laser
- Targeting Sensor
- Tri-Tracker
- Wide-range Sensor
ADVANCED SYSTEMS
- N/A
- Hard-hitting Assault Ship: Unlike the similar, albeit larger, Caecus-class Strike Cruiser, the Shard-class Assault Frigate was not as speedy nor as minimally armored. It instead boasted rather well-rounded weapons and shields at the cost of maneuverability and higher levels of speed.
- Slow Maneuverability: While the Shard could accelerate rather quickly, it proved difficult to maneuver once it started moving. The idea was to advance, inflict damage, swivel, and then either fall back or push in deeper.
The final addition to the first phase of the Sith Empire's fleet improvement campaign, the Shard-class Assault Frigate bridges the gap between the smaller corvettes and the larger cruisers.
Possessing an inclination towards stationary combat, the Shard-class is best utilized to fill in openings in a fleet's defensive line. The ample weaponry and sturdy defenses allow the vessel to take enough of a beating without facing imminent destruction, simultaneously shielding smaller vessels from enemy fire while dishing back quite a good deal of punishment.
However, it wasn't uncommon for bold commanders to move their Shard assault frigates towards the enemy like a lance, punching through the weakest part of the defensive line while pouring in support ships to reinforce their gains. Otherwise they sit back and support other larger warships.
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- Armament: Moderate
- Defenses: Average
- Armament: High
- Defenses: Moderate
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Defenses: Moderate
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Defenses: High
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