Amon Star Class - Revision history

Jstone at 00:41, 9 January 2009

Jstone — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:41:31 GMT

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-	The Amon Star class~~, named after the former Sub~~-~~Commander, is~~ the EGSDF~~'s newest battleship~~, and the first class of ~~ships that was developed entirely~~ by ~~the EGSDF Navy~~. ~~Designed~~ to ~~fit Mayhem's unique demands~~, it is ~~quite an interesting~~ warship. The ~~defining characteristic of this~~ class of ~~warships is~~ the ~~interchangeable 'mission module' system. This allows~~ the ship to ~~be adapted~~ to ~~any number~~ of missions, ~~functioning as a sensor platform, orbital artillery base, carrier, or~~ troop transport, ~~depending on which modules are installed~~. ~~The modular system is not~~ the ~~only unique capability possessed~~ by the ~~'Star class;~~ the ~~ship~~'s ~~spacewarp bubble can be extended to cover a large area~~, ~~making~~ the ~~battleships useful as a hyperspace or interdimensional tug~~ for ~~other ships. This reduces~~ the ~~percentage of~~ the ~~fleet that must be equipped~~ with ~~expensive hyperlight~~/~~interdimensional~~ drive, ~~making~~ other ~~classes faster~~ and cheaper to produce. ~~Another feature of note is that the ship lacks a traditional bridge. Instead, the~~ Star class is ~~fitted with a large combat information center, enabling them~~ to function as a forward command post, ~~a sort of mini-MOC~~. ~~All these factors taken together make~~ the Amon Star class ~~an incredibly~~ powerful and ~~versatile warship~~.	+	The Amon Star class is a type of fast-battleship operated by the [[EGSDF Space Navy]], and the first class of capital ship designed by said navy. It is intended for heavy ship-to-ship combat, and is typically deployed as part of a battle group.
-		+	==History==
		+	At the end of the Crossover Wars, the need for a Mayhem-native class of heavy warship became apparent. The [[EGS_Defense_Force\|EGSDF]] could not always expect their allies to provide ships, and needed a class of ship that could meet the unique needs of an organization such as the Force. Such a ship would need to have the range and endurance to operate unsupported for long periods of time. It would need to be flexible enough to perform multiple missions, including troop transport, aircraft carrying, and general scientific missions. It would also need to be able to travel between separate universes rapidly and without error. Designing and building such a ship was one of the most ambitious projects undertaken by the EGSDF Navy. Three ships were secretly constructed within the MOC's shipyards. The lead ship of the class, the [[MSC Amon Star]], named for the late sub-commander, was completed shortly after the events at the Mall.
		+	==Design==
		+	The Amon Star class is a flexible, long-range warship with group-support capabilities. To provide these group support capabilities, the class is designed with an oversized superluminal/transuniversal drive. This allows the star class to 'tow' smaller ships along with it on missions, meaning that these other ships can be simpler, and cheaper, to produce. The Star class also includes an enlarged bridge/ops center that is specifically designed to function as a forward command post for the fleet. This is crucial for operations that travel to other universes, where communication with Naval command can be slow or nonexistent.
		+	===Modular Mission System===
		+	The most unique feature of the Amon Star class is the addition of interchangeable mission modules. These modules can be developed rapidly, and allow the Star class to be adapted to different roles. As of this writing, classes of mission module include:
		+	*Troop Transport module: fills half of the bay, and can typically hold two marine battalions, including support personnel and deployment craft. Capacity may be diminished during extended missions, dependent on supply needs.
		+	*Hangar Module: Occupying half of the bay, this module can accommodate two 80-strong air wings.
		+	*Artillery Module: Occupies one quarter of the bay, and provides strong orbital-bombardment capability.
		+	*Sensor/Science Module: Occupies one quarter of the bay, and includes a vast array of powerful sensors. Can serve double-duty as surveillance equipment and scientific exploration equipment.
		+	The star class is typically equipped with one each of the troop transport and hangar modules.
	==Armament==		==Armament==
	*Sixteen heavy beam cannons, arranged in eight double turrets		*Sixteen heavy beam cannons, arranged in eight double turrets
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	*Twenty four vertical launch system tubes		*Twenty four vertical launch system tubes
	*Various point-defense systems		*Various point-defense systems
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	==Sublight propulsion==		==Sublight propulsion==
-	*Gravitic drive, maximum acceleration: ~~2500~~ G	+	*Gravitic drive, maximum acceleration: 2300 G
	*Plasma thrusters, maximum acceleration: 12 G (used as backup)		*Plasma thrusters, maximum acceleration: 12 G (used as backup)
	*Reaction control system		*Reaction control system
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	==Superluminal propulsion==		==Superluminal propulsion==
-	*Spacewarp drive, maximum velocity: 37,000,000C	+	*Spacewarp drive, maximum velocity: 10,000,000C.

Jstone at 04:18, 6 December 2008

Jstone — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 04:18:17 GMT

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-	The Amon Star class is the EGSDF's newest battleship, and the first class of ships that was developed entirely by the EGSDF Navy. Designed to fit Mayhem's unique demands, it is quite an interesting warship. The defining characteristic of this class of warships is the interchangeable 'mission module' system. This allows the ship to be adapted to any number of missions, functioning as a sensor platform, orbital artillery base, carrier, or troop transport, depending on which modules are installed. The modular system is not the only unique capability possessed by the 'Star class; the ship's spacewarp bubble can be extended to cover a large area, making the battleships useful as a hyperspace or interdimensional tug for other ships. This reduces the percentage of the fleet that must be equipped with expensive hyperlight/interdimensional drive, making other classes faster and cheaper to produce. Another feature of note is that the ship lacks a traditional bridge. Instead, the Star class is fitted with a large combat information center, enabling them to function as a forward command post, a sort of mini-MOC. All these factors taken together make the Amon Star class an incredibly powerful and versatile warship.	+	The Amon Star class, named after the former Sub-Commander, is the EGSDF's newest battleship, and the first class of ships that was developed entirely by the EGSDF Navy. Designed to fit Mayhem's unique demands, it is quite an interesting warship. The defining characteristic of this class of warships is the interchangeable 'mission module' system. This allows the ship to be adapted to any number of missions, functioning as a sensor platform, orbital artillery base, carrier, or troop transport, depending on which modules are installed. The modular system is not the only unique capability possessed by the 'Star class; the ship's spacewarp bubble can be extended to cover a large area, making the battleships useful as a hyperspace or interdimensional tug for other ships. This reduces the percentage of the fleet that must be equipped with expensive hyperlight/interdimensional drive, making other classes faster and cheaper to produce. Another feature of note is that the ship lacks a traditional bridge. Instead, the Star class is fitted with a large combat information center, enabling them to function as a forward command post, a sort of mini-MOC. All these factors taken together make the Amon Star class an incredibly powerful and versatile warship.

	==Armament==		==Armament==

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The Amon Star class is the EGSDF's newest battleship, and the first class of ships that was developed entirely by the EGSDF Navy. Designed to fit Mayhem's unique demands, it is quite an interesting warship. The defining characteristic of this class of warships is the interchangeable 'mission module' system. This allows the ship to be adapted to any number of missions, functioning as a sensor platform, orbital artillery base, carrier, or troop transport, depending on which modules are installed. The modular system is not the only unique capability possessed by the 'Star class; the ship's spacewarp bubble can be extended to cover a large area, making the battleships useful as a hyperspace or interdimensional tug for other ships. This reduces the percentage of the fleet that must be equipped with expensive hyperlight/interdimensional drive, making other classes faster and cheaper to produce. Another feature of note is that the ship lacks a traditional bridge. Instead, the Star class is fitted with a large combat information center, enabling them to function as a forward command post, a sort of mini-MOC. All these factors taken together make the Amon Star class an incredibly powerful and versatile warship.

==Armament==
*Sixteen heavy beam cannons, arranged in eight double turrets
*Fifty two medium beam cannons, arranged in twenty six double turrets
*Twenty four vertical launch system tubes
*Various point-defense systems

==Sublight propulsion==
*Gravitic drive, maximum acceleration: 2500 G
*Plasma thrusters, maximum acceleration: 12 G (used as backup)
*Reaction control system

==Superluminal propulsion==
*Spacewarp drive, maximum velocity: 37,000,000C