The Rebel Faction

Maelstrom class Command Cruiser

Developer:
Belgardi Universal Weapons Labs

Manufacturer:
Starblaze Shipping

Designation:
Front-Line Combat
Fleet Coordination

Length:
3,335 Meters

Crew:
26,500 (Enlisted) 1,550 (Officers)

Troops:
1,500 (Ship Security)

Hyperdrive (Primary) : x1.5

Hyperdrive (Backup): x8.5

Speed:
17 MGLT

Hull: 12,000 RU

Shields: 11,000 SBD

Hangar Capacity:
2 Squadrons of fighters (24)
25 Shuttles

Weapons:

10 Ultra-Heavy Turbolasers (5 Dual mounted bateries)
170 Turbolasers (85 dual Mounted Batteries)
80 Laser Gattlings
70 Warhead Tubes
40 Ion Cannons (Single mounted batteries)
15 Tractor Beams

Additional Features:


*Deciever Shield Masker
*Laser Gattlings
*Tightbeam Rentenna
*Torrent Communications Jammer
*Splatter Torpedoes

Tightbeam Rentenna:
A technology first implemented on the Punsiher Pocket Cruiser, then incorporated into the Immolator Cruiser, the rentenna uses a tiny, fixed, short range transmitter, which can communicate with other tighbeam rentennas. Designed to pounch through even the most powerful jamming it is heavily encrypted, and can send sensitive mssages without fear of being intercepted. Not designed for long range communications, and non compatible with other forms of communication, the rentenna is primarily used for ship to ship communication between Belgardi vessels in heavy jamming.

Laser Gattlings:
A cylindrical formation of 5 barrels situated on a slightly overpowered traditional laser cannon, the laser gattling is a close defense weapon that can be used against both starfighters and missiles. The collection of barrels rotates at extremly high speeds, splitting the laser bolts into a multitude of bolts, though at only a fraction of the power. Laser gattlings are often used to through up waves of "flak" to shield certain areas of the ship.

Deciever Shield Masker:
A device created with the intention of confusing advanced targeting computers, the Deceiver generates a thin, uniform layer of energy over the ship's primary shields. This layer is thin enough that standard weapons fire passes unaffected through it- however, sensor emissions bounce off the masker, giving the Maelstrom a standard shield profile even if sections of the shield have been knocked out or reinforced with extra power.

Torrent Communications Jammer:
Rather than trying to subvert or prevent enemy communications, the Torrent system tries to overwhelm their systems by sending millions of useless transmissions out over numerous frequencies and wavelengths. The Torrent's messages swamp most receivers, and is most effective against small capitals or fighters that cannot dedicate any effort to filter out the spam messages.

Splatter Torpedoes:
Designed to aide in the detection of cloaked vessels, splatter torpedoes are fired from taditional warhead tubes, but instead of high explosives are filled with charged particles that are easily detected by standard sensors. Fired in a pattern, or at areas suspected to contain cloacked vessels, the particles are monitored by the ships sensors. If they form around an area, and create a definite shape, when cross checked against visiual or other sensor readouts of the area, then a cloak ship can be "seen". The sudden disturbance of the particles can also be monitored to follow the "wake" of a cloaked ship as it moves.




Description:


The largest vessel designed/constructed to date by Belgardi Universal and its shipbuilding subsidiaries, the Maelstrom was designed to fill the void in the Belgardi line-up of capital ships. Over twice the size of the Immolator, the Maelstrom fills a similar role to the Imperial Reign Class Star Destroyer- a fleet flagship as well as a very competent warship.

The Maelstrom is the culmination of Belgardi innovations, incorporating previous Belgardi technologies and introducing several new ones, making it one of the most advanced warships in the galaxy. Protected by heavy shields, thick armor, a boosting an impressive area of weapons (including ten devastating ultra heavy turbolasers) the Maelstrom is designed to duke it out with the best ships the Empire, Black Dragon Empire, and Galactic Coalition have to offer. Due to its size and complexity, a very limited number of these vessels are likely to be constructed. Currently only one exists, the namesake of the class, which was financed by windfall profits from Belgardi's acquisition of Agro Incorporated.

Like all Belgardi models, Maelstroms are available for sale, though it remains to be seen if any market exists for such a large, expensive craft.


RP Thread:

[thread=7033]Struck from the Forge [/thread]