Approved Starship Shereshoy-type Assault Ship

[Amelia von Sorenn]

SHERESHOY-TYPE ASSAULT SHIP​

OUT-OF-CHARACTER INFORMATION

Intent

An updated variant of the ST-70 Assault Ship for use by the Mandalorian Empire

Image Source	[HERE]
Permission(s)	Not Applicable
Canon Link(s)	ST-70 Assault Ship
	Razor Crest
Primary Link(s)	Not Applicable

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Manufacturer	Aether Systems
Affiliation	Mandalorian Empire
Model	Shereshoy-type
Market-Status	Open-Market
Production	Mass-Produced

Materials

Hull Plating	Internal Structure	Additional
Mandalorian Iron	Duralloy	Chromium
Nyix-Alloy	Titanium	Crystasteel
Doonium	Aluminium	Vandinite
Duralium	Laminasteel	Starship Components
Trimantium	Duraplast

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Classification	Gunship
	Assault Ship
	Local Military Patrol
	Bounty Hunter Vessel
Length	24.3 meters
Width	16.4 meters
Height	8.5 meters

Rating Specifications

Armaments	High
Defenses	High
Maneuverability	High
Speed	High
Squadron Count	None - (1) per Squadron
Hyperdrive Rating	Equipped - Class 1

Armaments and Defenses

(2) Mk 3e/W Heavy Laser Cannons	AR-0B Damage Reduction Component
(1) Rear R-T0 Twin Blaster Cannon	Redundant Deflector Shield Generator
(2) GN-40 Twin Rotating Blaster Cannons	(4) Missile Deactivation Transmitters
(1) Ventral 5000x2 Tru-Lok Laser Cannon Turret	(4) XM-130 Chaff Dispensers
(2) Assault Proton Torpedo Tubes	(2) MJU-9G Flare Dispensers

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND LOGISTICS

Crew Compliment	1 Pilot
Passenger Capacity	4 Individuals
	6 Prisoners in Carbonite
Cargo Capacity	100 Metric Tons
Consumables	3 Galactic Standard Months

STANDARD FEATURES

General Systems Acceleration Compensator Anti-Shock Fields Astrogation Computer Code Breaker Containment Shield DPU7 Heat Sink BQR-19 Navigational System Damage Control System Escape Pods Internal Security Klaxon Alarms Weapon Detectors 57c Holocams Sensor and Communication Systems Com-Scan 5-Node Sensor ANs-9.5 Sensor ANq-51 Sensor Array Telesponder Hyperwave Transmitter Hyperwave Transceiver Broadcast Relay Life Support Systems Atmospheric Processor Enviro Filter Climate Control Unit Shielding and Hull Plating Systems Ion Shield Generators Deflector Shield Generators Navigational Deflector System Deflector Plates Heat Dispersion Vents De-icing System Engineering & Hyperdrive Systems F-31 Drive Engine E-410 Sublight Engines Accu-Accelerator 400MGs Stardrive System Warp Vortex Stabilizer

ADVANCED FEATURES

AR-0B Damage Reduction Component Carbon-Durasteel Armor (3) Galaxy Guard Mk VII Radiation Negator Hyperwave Interceptor (2) Phylon Q7 Heavy Tractor Beam Carbon-Freezing Chamber Inertial Compensator L-41c Weapon Power Converter Cap Drain

STRENGTHS

Heavy Gunship-Grade Firepower - Despite its compact size, the Shereshoy-type mounts a weapon package comparable to much larger patrol craft, including heavy laser cannons, rotating blasters, proton torpedoes, and a ventral turret, allowing it to overpower starfighters and light freighters with sustained frontal and all-angle fire.

Exceptional Durability for Its Class - Layered Mandalorian iron composites, carbon-durasteel armor, redundant shields, and a damage reduction system give the ship survivability far beyond standard assault ships, allowing it to remain combat-effective after taking punishment that would cripple similar vessels.

High Speed and Pursuit Maneuverability - Upgraded engines, inertial compensation, and reinforced structural bracing allow the Shereshoy-type to rapidly close distances, maintain pursuit through asteroid fields or atmosphere, and execute aggressive attack runs ideal for interception and capture missions.

Anti-Electronic Warfare Resilience - The integrated Cap Drain device enables the ship to counter Conner Nets, EMP effects, and power-disruption weapons by forcibly restoring systems' energy flow, making it unusually resistant to capture or immobilization tactics commonly used against bounty hunters and patrol craft.

Prisoner Capture and Transport Capability - Its onboard carbon-freezing chamber allows up to six high-value targets to be immobilized indefinitely, enabling long-range transport of dangerous or Force-sensitive prisoners without the need for additional escort vessels.

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WEAKNESSES

Solo Deployment - Designed to operate as a single vessel per squadron, the Shereshoy-type lacks the mutual defensive coverage and overlapping sensor networks of multi-ship formations, making it vulnerable to coordinated enemy squadrons or massed fighter attacks.

Restricted Passenger and Troop Transport - Although capable of carrying prisoners, its small interior volume limits troop deployment, boarding parties, or evacuation operations, reducing flexibility during prolonged planetary assaults or large-scale engagements.

High Maintenance Demands - Advanced armor composites, redundant shielding, and specialized systems such as the Cap Drain and carbon-freezing chamber require frequent calibration and skilled technicians, increasing downtime and operational costs.

Limited Heavy Strike Capability Against Capital Ships - While dangerous to starfighters and light vessels, its torpedo load and reactor output are insufficient to threaten properly shielded frigates or capital ships without external support.

Internal Space Prioritized for Systems Over Comfort - The dense concentration of weapons, armor, and electronics leaves little room for crew amenities, making long deployments physically taxing for pilots and reducing combat efficiency over extended missions.

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DESCRIPTION

The Shereshoy-type Assault Ship is a heavily modernized derivative of the venerable ST-70 platform, re-engineered by Aether Systems to meet the brutal operational doctrines of the Mandalorian Empire. Designed as a hybrid gunship and assault craft, it fills the niche between starfighter and corvette, serving as both a local patrol vessel and a fearsome bounty-hunter interceptor. Externally, the ship retains the rugged, angular profile of its predecessor, but beneath its hull lies a dense framework of duralloy and titanium reinforced with Mandalorian iron composites and carbon-durasteel plating. This construction grants the Shereshoy-type a level of durability rare among vessels of its size, allowing it to endure sustained engagements in environments where conventional patrol ships would be forced to disengage. Its weapons layout emphasizes aggressive forward assaults and all-directional coverage. Heavy laser cannons form the core of its frontal battery, supported by twin rotating blasters for anti-fighter defense, a ventral turret for ground-attack or pursuit suppression, and assault-grade proton torpedoes for cracking hardened targets. Defensive countermeasures, including missile deactivation transmitters, chaff, flares, and layered shielding, further reinforce its reputation as a difficult ship to disable. A defining feature of the Shereshoy-type is its specialized bounty-hunting and capture suite. The integrated carbon-freezing chamber allows operators to secure up to six prisoners in suspended animation, ensuring safe transport of dangerous targets across hostile regions. Complementing this capability is the ship's Cap Drain system, which enables it to rapidly recover from energy-disrupting weapons such as Conner Nets and EMP blasts, preventing immobilization during high-risk pursuits. Though typically piloted by a single operator, the Shereshoy-type is designed to function as a self-contained hunter-killer platform. Long-range sensors, tractor beams, and extended consumables allow it to patrol frontier systems for months at a time, enforcing local security or tracking high-value bounties without external support. In Mandalorian service, the Shereshoy-type has earned a reputation as a relentless enforcer - too heavily armed to ignore, too resilient to destroy easily, and too fast to outrun - an unmistakable symbol of authority in contested space lanes and lawless systems alike.

 

[MANIAC]

Amelia von Sorenn

Nicely made sub again.

Approved.