Approved Starship Tarisian Customs Frigate

[Amelia von Sorenn]

Tarisian Customs Frigate
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OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

Intent

Light Frigate deployed by the Taris Trading Company for Patrol and Inspection duties in the Taris System and neighboring Hyperspace Lanes

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Permission(s)	Not Applicable
Canon Link(s)	Imperial Customs Frigate
	Light Corvette
Primary Link(s)	Not Applicable

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Manufacturer	Aether Systems
Affiliation	Taris Trading Company
Model	Customs Frigate
Market-Status	Closed-Market
Production	Limited

Materials

Hull Plating	Internal Structure	Additional
Carbon-Durasteel Armor	Aluminium	Agrocite
Quadanium Steel	Titanium	Transparisteel
Titanium	Laminasteel	Chromium
Alusteel	Duraplast	Starship Components

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Classification	Light Frigate
Length	200 meters
Width	90 meters
Height	75 meters

Rating Specifications

Armaments	High
Defenses	Low
Maneuverability	High
Speed	High
Hangar Capacity	Average - (1) Squadron
Hyperdrive Rating	Equipped - Class 1

Hangar Compliment

Starfighter Squadrons	Support Craft Squadrons
(1) Squadrons	(0) Squadrons

Armaments and Defenses

(6) Quad Turbolaser Cannons	Carbon-Durasteel Armor
(16) Heavy Laser Cannons	AR-0B Damage Reduction Component
(16) Heavy Ion Cannons	(6) Missile Deactivation Transmitters
(6) M-g-2 General Purpose Launcher	(8) Anti-Missile Octets

Additional Information and Logistics

Crew Compliment	6 Officers
	12 Gunners
	42 Enlisted Crew
Passenger Capacity	24 Troopers
Cargo Capacity	500 metric tons
Consumables	2 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 Blast Doors Code Cylinder Readers Klaxon Alarms Walkthrough Identification Scanners Weapon Detectors Ray Shield Generators 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 Holotransmitter Holotransceiver 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 Gemon-8 Ion Drives Gemon-4 Ion Drives 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 (28) Phylon Q7 Heavy Tractor Beam (4) T9 Stinger Assault Boarding Tubes

STRENGTHS

Starfighter Support - Unlike similar vessels of its size the Tarisian Customs Frigate was designed to carry a singular starfighter squadron to provide additional support during inspections and routine patrols. This provides an additional strength that allows the Frigate to handle minor threats such as those posed by pirates and smugglers that may be operating in their area of patrol.

Maneuverability - The Tarisian Customs Frigate was designed with speed and maneuverability in mind to ensure that it was more than capable of running down fleeing pirate vessels or overtaking disabled craft before they have a chance to repair their damage and flee.

Boarding Tubes - Each Customs Frigate is equipped with specialized boarding tubes for use in breaching the hulls or airlocks of disabled vessels or those vessels that have otherwise refused regular docking procedures. These specialized assault tubes utilize a high-power plasma torch to cut directly into the hull to permit access to the interior of the vessel.

WEAKNESSES

Minimal Defenses - As the Tarisian Customs Frigate was designed for speed, maneuverability, and the addition of an increased armament and hangar capacity, it is otherwise lacking in defensive capabilities. Though more than capable of handling light freighters, corvettes, and starfighters most commonly associated with smugglers and minor pirates, it is otherwise outclassed by heavier Capital Ships requiring additional support when facing such a threat.

Boarding Tubes - Though utilized as a means to permit entry onto a disabled vessel, these specialized boarding tubes can likewise be utilized against the Customs Frigate itself. As such, a vessel feigning disability or distress has the potential of causing damage to the Customs Frigate by fleeing from an attached vessel. This can result in a torn tube or damaged external hull located near the docking tube. Likewise, a larger enemy force could also utilize the docking tube to initiate their own counterattack on the Customs Frigate.

No Support Craft - While the Tarisian Customs Frigate can support a singular starfighter squadron, it does not have the room to carry support craft. This lack of additional support craft requires that the vessel operates near friendly territory or those regions in which support craft are present to readily supply the vessel, often preventing it from journeying too far from its home base.

DESCRIPTION

As the Taris Trading Company begins to look towards the Galaxy to expand its wealth, it must also look towards its own home interest and protect those already established lines of trade and hyperspace routes in use in and around the Taris System. In order to accomplish this and secure those already established routes from smugglers and pirates, the Tarisian Customs Frigate was designed and has begun to be deployed within the Taris System and abroad. Inspired by the Imperial Customs Frigate and the smaller Light Corvette that had been utilized by the Imperial Customs Office, the vessel was designed with speed and maneuverability in mind to ensure that it was more than capable of running down those vessels often associated with smugglers and pirates such as light freighters, starfighters, and small corvettes. The Tarisian Customs Frigate is equipped with a heavier armament that is focused on disabling vessels rather than destroying as also seen in the inclusion of specialized Assault Boarding Tubes that are utilized to secure and grant entry into said disabled craft. However, these tubes can also be utilized against the Customs Frigate in equal measure and thus caution in their deploying should be erred. Though the vessel is equipped to carry a singular starfighter squadron which is often more than similarly sized vessels are capable, it lacks the capability to carry support craft which often forces the Tarisian Customs Frigate to rely on dedicated support craft or keeps the vessel closer to its home ports or friendly territories and fleet formations. Likewise, the inclusion of a hangar bay and expanded armaments while also focusing on its speed and maneuverability resulted in a lack of defensive capabilities. While the Tarisian Customs Frigate is more than capable of standing against Light Freighters, Starfighters, and Light Corvettes, it requires additional support when it comes to engaging Capital Ships. It is highly suggested that these vessels are not pitted against Capital Ships unless they are part of a larger Fleet Formation and even then are only utilized to screen the fringes of an engagement. The Tarisian Customs Frigate fills a minor niche with its focus on Patrol and Customs Enforcement that is often charged to larger Capital Ships. By utilizing these Customs Frigates in this manner, it ensures that the Taris Trading Company can utilize their heavier vessels for more pressing matters such as dealing with rogue warlords or pirate fleets that may further threaten the peace and stability of those established Trade Routes or prevent newer Trade Routes from being discovered and established.

 

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