- Intent: To create a long-range artillery ship for the Republic Remnant.
- Image Source: Archers of Space - Artillery Cruisers by Euderion
- Canon Link: N/A
- Restricted Missions: N/A
- Primary Source: N/A
PRODUCTION INFORMATION
- Manufacturer: Republic Industries (The Republic Remnant)
- Model: Sovv-class Artillery Frigate
- Affiliation: The Republic Remnant
- Production: Limited
- Material: Alusteel frame with Neutronium impregnated Alusteel Hull
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Classification: Artillery Frigate
- Length: 500 meters
- Width: 90m
- Height: 75m
- Armament: Moderate Megamasers
- Long-Range Megamasers
- 1 RLC-100 Anti-Ship Ion Canon
- Redundant Shields
- Point Defense Lasers
- Armor
[*]Maneuverability Rating: Moderate
[*]Speed Rating: Average
[*]Hyperdrive Class: Average: 2
STANDARD FEATURES
- Communication Wave De-scrambler
- Encryption Module
- Frequency Jammer
- Holonet Transceiver
- Hyperwave Transceiver
- Ranger Transceiver
- Subspace Transceiver
- Escape Pods
- Life Support
- Medical Bay
- Cap Drains
- Shields
- Long-range Scanner
- Sensor Dampener
- Targeting Lasers
- Tractor Beams
- Maneuvering Jets
- See Armament for weapons systems
- Saotome Whammy Drive
Strengths:
- Long range weaponry packs a wallop
- Good maneuverability allowing it to readdress ranged fire as needed.
Weaknesses:
- No hangar.
- RLC-100 runs axial through the ship, so ship must be pointed at the target to fire.
- While it is listed at Moderate damage, this is due to the stopping power of the RLC-100. When the latter is not in use/recharging, it's firepower would be considered Low.
Description:
The Sovv-class was designed around the RLC-100 Anti-Ship Ion canon. It's intent is to be used as a long range artillery frigate.
Hanging back at a distance it can fire it's main gun and a few long range megamasers, but when it isn't firing the main gun it isn't doing a whole lot by comparison to some artillery ships.
It possesses no hangar, relying on external ports to ferry personnel, and support craft to provide protection from enemy capital ships that converge into close range on the vessel. Despite the few limitations, the ship has performed well in testing and is expected to perform admirably in the field.
