Approved Starship The Matriarch

[Jorus Merrill]

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: A unique diplomatic and command ship for the Commenori government.
• Image Source: Kresimir Jelusic, found at https://www.artstation.com/artwork/bVzKn
• Canon Link: N/A
• Restricted Missions: N/A
• Primary Source: N/A

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer: Commenor Systems Alliance, modified by the Wretched Hive
• Model: The Matriarch
• Affiliation: Commenori Royal Family
• Production: Unique
• Material: Glasteel/duranium hull

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: Unique Destroyer
• Length: 1700m
• Width: 470m
• Height: 450m
• Armament: High (Low when in Closure Mode)
  Turbolaser batteries (inactive in Closure Mode)
• Ion cannons (inactive in Closure Mode)
• Assorted defensive weapons (autoturrets, quad lasers, flak cannons)

[*]Defenses: Extreme

• Modified, redundant shield generators
• Military-grade hull

[*]Hangar:

• 1 squadron interceptors
• 2 squadrons space superiority fighters
• 1 squadron bombers or boarding craft
• Assorted diplomatic shuttles and utility transports

[*]Maneuverability Rating: Low
[*]Speed Rating: Average (Very High when in Closure Mode)
[*]Hyperdrive Class: 1
SPECIAL FEATURES

• Can switch between Closure Mode (very fast, low firepower) and Engagement Mode (normal speed, good firepower) every five minutes.

Strengths:

• The Matriarch has no blind spots. A target moving around the Matriarch at a consistent range will receive the same amount of punishment regardless of its position.
• The Matriarch can switch between modes.

Weaknesses:

• Unlike wedge-shaped vessels, the Matriarch can only direct 50% of its firepower against a forward target.
• The commander must choose between speed and firepower in any given situation, and make the right choices at the right times given a five-minute cooldown.

Description: The Matriarch is a modified Commenori command ship. As much a diplomatic symbol as a warship, the Matriarch can operate alone or with escorts. A distinctive teardrop design and a tough glasteel/duranium hull give it unusual aesthetic dignity. When in orbit, the iridescent, multifaceted ship is easily visible from a planetary surface. The Matriarch is a reassuring presence throughout Commenori space, and a marker of soft power when deployed abroad.

The Queen of Commenor, [member="Lady Kay"] Arenais, contracted the Wretched Hive to modify the Matriarch. Given the ship's aptitude for brawling, the Hive's outlaw techs created an option to close the range efficiently. Once every five minutes, the Matriarch can switch between two modes. In Closure Mode, engines operate at much higher power and efficiency, but primary weapons are inoperable. Defensive weapons remain active. In Engagement Mode, engines operate at normal parameters and primary weapons are functional. The default mode depends on context, mission profile, and the commander's discretion. In general, though, Closure Mode best suits the Commenori emphasis on diplomacy. However, this submission treats Engagement Mode as the default, as it's the mode most directly relevant to combat balance.

The five-minute cooldown between mode changes limits hit-and-run stunts. This ship is designed to get close and start slugging, or, alternately, shunt all weapons' power to engines and escape an untenable situation.

 

[Travis Caalgen]

Under Review.

 

[Travis Caalgen]

Awesome. Pending Secondary Approval. Thanks! [member="Jamie Pyne"]

 

[Hailyn]

<p>Approved.</p>