Captain Larraq
Capitalist
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Intent: To create a top-of-the-line cruiser that can compete with MandalMotors' Shev'la Stealth Cruiser as a viable reconnaissance platform, but without requiring a supply of a rare and expensive minerals. Secondary intent, to test experimental weapons technology.
Development Thread: SSB Auction, SSB Expo,
Manufacturer: Mandal Hypernautics
Model: Skira-class Heavy Cruiser ("Settled Scores"-class, "Revenge"-class, or "Feud"-class; in Galactic Basic)
Affiliation: Mandalorian Navy, Hyperion Security, Open Market
Modularity: None
Production: Minor Production
Material: Alusteel, Durasteel, and other common construction materials,
Description: The pinnacle of Mandal Hypernautics technology, the Skira-class Heavy Cruiser was built specifically as a counter to the MandalMotors produced Shev'la-class Stealth Cruiser. Rare and extremely expensive to produce, the Skira-class's original prototype was built as a weapons testbed and personal flagship for Mandal Hypernautics CEO Rygel Larraq after the battle for Dromund Kaas.
Equipped with moderate stealth capabilities and extended range weaponry, this ship is designed to skirt the edges of the battlefield and provide precision fire support on key targets from the relative safety of its chosen position. Due to the hefty requirements of the sensor mask system, the ship has sub-standard shields for a ship of its size. Furthermore, activation of the sensor mask requires the shields to be brought down and weapons discharges from main battery gives away its position regardless of the sensor mask being online or not.
After a relative few deployments in combat, the Skira quickly became an object of interest for private buyers and military leaders alike. Initially hesitant to offer the pride of Mandal Hypernautics to outside sources, CEO Rygel Larraq was then convinced of the potential revenue such a warship could have on the open market when Tenloss CEO and known kingpin of the Hutt Cartel Popo continued bidding well beyond market price to obtain one of the rare and exclusive vessels. Walking out of the SSB Auction with a profitable contract and having sold a second Skira-class Heavy Cruiser to an eager buyer, Larraq was fully convinced to expand production of the Skira-class and make it more available to the open market.
Each 'fin' towards the aft of the ship is actually a sensor mast. At the tip of each mast are a number of individual sensors. The H.I.V.E. Droid processor analyzes the data from each sensor and then compares the minuet differences in sensor data to calculate the exact three dimensional location of all noteworthy objects within sensor range of the ship. The Ship has a sophisticated system of long range sensors to help it identify and track targets well outside of standard sensor ranges. Should the ship wish to track a target at even further ranges, the ship's LOS communications suite allows the ship to maintain a secure line of communication with cloaked and uncloaked fighters that can scout out targets for the ship. When the captain of this vessel chooses to fire upon a target, the H.I.V.E processor uses the data collected by the multiple sensor systems of the Skira-class Heavy Cruiser to triangulate the exact location of the target in relation to the cruiser and calculates the exact trajectory and timing required to strike a moving target at long ranges. These calculations are increasingly difficult for the processor at extreme ranges and require a considerable amount of time between shots, unless the target is moving directly towards the Cruiser or is particularly large or stationary.
Classification: Balanced Heavy Cruiser
Role: Strike/Recon Cruiser
Height: 420 meters
Width: 420 meters
Length: 850 meters
Power Core Generator/Reactor: Primary Antimatter Reactor, Secondary Antimatter Reactor
Hyperdrive Rating: 2 (Class 10 Backup)
Minimum Crew: 843
Optimal Crew: 3,211
Armament Rating: 18
Armament:
Hangar:
Two and a half squadrons of starfighters
One squadron of bombers
Half a squadron of shuttles or dropships
Non-Combative Attachments:
Cargo Capacity: 10,000 tons
Consumables: 6 Months
Sublight Speed and Maneuverability: Class 6 (Class 7 in Reverse) (2.0 Guide) Class 10 (Class 12 in Reverse) (3.0 Guide)
Image Credit: This Awesome Thing Right Here
Intent: To create a top-of-the-line cruiser that can compete with MandalMotors' Shev'la Stealth Cruiser as a viable reconnaissance platform, but without requiring a supply of a rare and expensive minerals. Secondary intent, to test experimental weapons technology.
Development Thread: SSB Auction, SSB Expo,
Manufacturer: Mandal Hypernautics
Model: Skira-class Heavy Cruiser ("Settled Scores"-class, "Revenge"-class, or "Feud"-class; in Galactic Basic)
Affiliation: Mandalorian Navy, Hyperion Security, Open Market
Modularity: None
Production: Minor Production
Material: Alusteel, Durasteel, and other common construction materials,
Description: The pinnacle of Mandal Hypernautics technology, the Skira-class Heavy Cruiser was built specifically as a counter to the MandalMotors produced Shev'la-class Stealth Cruiser. Rare and extremely expensive to produce, the Skira-class's original prototype was built as a weapons testbed and personal flagship for Mandal Hypernautics CEO Rygel Larraq after the battle for Dromund Kaas.
Equipped with moderate stealth capabilities and extended range weaponry, this ship is designed to skirt the edges of the battlefield and provide precision fire support on key targets from the relative safety of its chosen position. Due to the hefty requirements of the sensor mask system, the ship has sub-standard shields for a ship of its size. Furthermore, activation of the sensor mask requires the shields to be brought down and weapons discharges from main battery gives away its position regardless of the sensor mask being online or not.
After a relative few deployments in combat, the Skira quickly became an object of interest for private buyers and military leaders alike. Initially hesitant to offer the pride of Mandal Hypernautics to outside sources, CEO Rygel Larraq was then convinced of the potential revenue such a warship could have on the open market when Tenloss CEO and known kingpin of the Hutt Cartel Popo continued bidding well beyond market price to obtain one of the rare and exclusive vessels. Walking out of the SSB Auction with a profitable contract and having sold a second Skira-class Heavy Cruiser to an eager buyer, Larraq was fully convinced to expand production of the Skira-class and make it more available to the open market.
Each 'fin' towards the aft of the ship is actually a sensor mast. At the tip of each mast are a number of individual sensors. The H.I.V.E. Droid processor analyzes the data from each sensor and then compares the minuet differences in sensor data to calculate the exact three dimensional location of all noteworthy objects within sensor range of the ship. The Ship has a sophisticated system of long range sensors to help it identify and track targets well outside of standard sensor ranges. Should the ship wish to track a target at even further ranges, the ship's LOS communications suite allows the ship to maintain a secure line of communication with cloaked and uncloaked fighters that can scout out targets for the ship. When the captain of this vessel chooses to fire upon a target, the H.I.V.E processor uses the data collected by the multiple sensor systems of the Skira-class Heavy Cruiser to triangulate the exact location of the target in relation to the cruiser and calculates the exact trajectory and timing required to strike a moving target at long ranges. These calculations are increasingly difficult for the processor at extreme ranges and require a considerable amount of time between shots, unless the target is moving directly towards the Cruiser or is particularly large or stationary.
Classification: Balanced Heavy Cruiser
Role: Strike/Recon Cruiser
Height: 420 meters
Width: 420 meters
Length: 850 meters
Power Core Generator/Reactor: Primary Antimatter Reactor, Secondary Antimatter Reactor
Hyperdrive Rating: 2 (Class 10 Backup)
Minimum Crew: 843
Optimal Crew: 3,211
Armament Rating: 18
Armament:
The ship sports a balanced armament of Heavy, Long Range Turbolasers, Heavy Turbolasers, and Ion Cannons arranged into turrets capable of firing forward, as well as covering most of the ship's fire arcs in an even coverage of fire. A large number of forward facing Assault Concussion Missile Launchers supplement this armament. Mounted dorsally is a Vulcan Mass-Driver Flak Cannon capable of firing forward, port, starboard, aft, and above the ship up to a 50 degree inclination or 30 degree declination. Supporting the Vulcan Cannon are a number of traditional flak cannons arranged evenly over the hull
Hangar:
Two and a half squadrons of starfighters
One squadron of bombers
Half a squadron of shuttles or dropships
Non-Combative Attachments:
- (2) Tractor Beam Projectors
- (16) Drop Pod Launch Bays (8 Drop Pods each)
- Sensor Mask
- Ray Shielding
- Particle Shielding
- H.I.V.E. Support Processor (Octuplet Droid-Brain processor; for complex calculations)
- Aural Sensor
- Hyperwave Signal Interceptor
- Dedicated Energy Receptor
- Redundant Full-Spectrum Sensors
- Advanced LOS Communications Suite
- Encrypted HoloNet Transceiver
- Medium Medical Bay
- Triple Reinforced Hanger Doors
- Extra-Strength Reverse Thrusters
Cargo Capacity: 10,000 tons
Consumables: 6 Months
Sublight Speed and Maneuverability: Class 6 (Class 7 in Reverse) (2.0 Guide) Class 10 (Class 12 in Reverse) (3.0 Guide)