Thrael
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: To provide a sizable flag/capital ship to the Galactic Alliance based on an older design.
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- Canon Link: Here
- Restricted Missions: N/A
- Primary Source: Viscount Class Star Defender
- Manufacturer: Mon Calamari Shipyards?
- Model: Viscount Mk. II Class Star Defender
- Affiliation: Galactic Alliance
- Production: Semi-Unique
- Material: Turadium Frame, Matrix Armor Hull
- Classification: Star Defender
- Length: 5000 meters
- Width: 1704 meters
- Height: 1702 meters
- Armament: Very High
- Dual Long Range Turbolasers (48)
- Dual Long Range Ion Cannons (48)
- Dual Heavy Turbolaser Batteries (96)
- Dual Heavy Ion Cannon Batteries (92)
- ACS 803 Energy Siphon Cannons (12)
- Tractor Beams (40)
- Assault Warhead Launchers (40)
- Energy Torpedo Projectors (40)
- Quad Laser Cannons (240)
- ACS Witch Fire CIWS (80)
- Heavy Flak Cannons (80)
- Defenses: Extreme
- Standard Energy Shields
- Standard Particle Shields
- Redundant Shielding
- Back-Up Shielding
- Hangar: Low: 10
- Maneuverability Rating: Very Low
- Speed Rating: Low
- Hyperdrive Class: Average: 2
Standard Energy Shields
Standard Particle Shields
ADVANCED SYSTEMS
Redundant Shielding
Back-Up Shielding
Battle Analysis Computer
Advanced Long Range Sensors
Crystal Gravfield Trap
Advanced Communication System
Advanced Short Range Targeting Systems
Advanced Long Range Targeting Systems
Advanced Energy Distribution Systems
Strengths:
- First and foremost the Viscount Mk. II boasts immeasurable firepower for a Star Defender. Based upon the design of a much larger ship it sports an armament proportioned to it's size.
- To go hand in hand with its armament, the Viscount Mk. II also boasts nigh impregnable defenses. With both standard shielding and redundant shielding supported by back up shielding the Viscount Mk. II is difficult to assault with rapidly regenerating shielding.
- To act as companion to its large arsenal, the Viscount Mk. II is equipped with a plethora of advanced systems to allow it to keep track of most any battle. Making for a very difficult assault on the part of enemy ships unless they manage to shut down it's sensors.
- Questionably unique to the Viscount Mk. II is the inclusion of a Crystal Gravfield Trap which can be utilized to better it's performance in the gravitational field of a planets orbit. Unfortunately it serves little purpose in open space.
- Size is a complicating factor for the Viscount Mk. II. While it is sizable to compliment it's many weapons and defenses, it does not possess any notable ability to move quickly or maneuver itself in regards to smaller craft.
- Like any other ship that is not equipped to counter such attacks, the Viscount Mk. II is just as vulnerable to Ion and EMP assaults as any other. While the vessels ability to divert power quickly from system to system, it is not a viable defense against a ship wide blackout.
- Due to it's vast armament and shielding, the Viscount Mk. II sacrifices hangar space. This entails that the Viscount Mk. II requires an escort of some kind to help defend it against smaller craft that would otherwise out maneuver it with greater speeds. Escort Ex: The Galactic Alliance Scythe-class.
- In tandem with it's size, the Viscount Mk. II's capabilities as a command ship make it a rather juicy target. It's cost and value make it a ship that the enemy is likely to target before any of the smaller craft due to it's key position in an operator's fleet and should be well defended.