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Commonwealth-class Multi-Role Patrol Frigate (FFN-000)

Classification: Commonwealth
Designation: Multi-Role Patrol Frigate (FFN)
Patent Registry: Galactic Technologies
Patron: Galactic Coalition of Planets

Crew Compliment: 750
Passenger Capacity: 150
Cargo Capacity: 500 Metric Tons

Dimensions-
Keel: 410 Meters
Mast: 85 Meters
Beam: 210 Meters

Armament-
10 Heavy Turbo-Laser Canons
6 Heavy Ion Canons
6 Torpedo Tubes
4 Missile Launchers
10 Point Defense AutoCanons

[INDENT]The Commonwealth-class Multi-Role Patrol Frigate was designed, tested, and constructed by Galactic Technologies under contract to the Galactic Coalition of Planets.[/INDENT]

The FFN is a long range ship-of-the-line that will allow the Coalition to maintain a presence in areas that would otherwise be too remote to assign a starship. Specifically, the Commonwealth-class FFN will serve as an armed military escort for the RDS Uniform and other deep space projects.

The Commonwealth line of warship is lightly armed and armored. They feature a moderate compliment of long range/first strike weapons ideal for hit-and-run tactics or for use in supported squadrons. Light armor is complimented by moderate shields but most of the ships power is directed towards its engines making these fast and nimble frigates. The Commonwealth frigate also functions as a star-fighter carrier in a very limited capacity; a partial squadron of combat supremacy star-fighters is usually stationed aboard the starship. Commonwealth frigates also carry a pair of ultra-long-range reconnaissance craft which are able to deploy Remotely Operated Vehicles for extreme operations. A moderately equipped machine shop allows the Commonwealth-class starship to conduct minor repairs without the aid of a shipyard.

The Galactic Technologies FFN is a litoral combat vessel which operates in virtual shoal areas maintaining perimeter defenses and communications information. These ships are equipped an incredibly advanced communications sensor suite. Much of the cost of these frigates can be attributed to its need to maintain a real-time digital battlefield command both in single and squadron operations.


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Colonial-class Area Defense Destroyer (DDG-000)

Classification: Colonial
Designation: Area Defense Destroyer (DDG)
Patent Registry: Galactic Technologies
Patron: Galactic Coalition of Planets

Crew Compliment: 980
Passenger Capacity: 250
Cargo Capacity: 700 Metric Tons

Dimensions-
Keel: 620 Meters
Mast: 105 Meters
Beam: 180 Meters

Armament-
8 Dual Heavy Turbo-Laser Canons
5 Dual Heavy Ion Canons
6 Medium Laser Canons
4 Light Ion Canons
10 Point Defense AutoCannons
3 Torpedo Tubes
6 Missile Launchers

[INDENT]The Colonial-class Area Defense Destroyer was designed, tested, and constructed by Galactic Technologies under contract to the Galactic Coalition of Planets.[/INDENT]

The DDG is a heavily armed and armored warship which will enable the Coalition to place a heavier support vessel in areas already patrolled by light to moderate forces. Specifically, the Colonial-class DDG will serve in tandem operations with the Commonwealth-class FFN. The DDG is a destroyer-escort not designed for single ship tactics and is thus deployed in existing squadrons. With frigate support the Colonial-class DDG is capable of maintaining a front-line presence in potentially hostile areas.

The Colonial-class starships feature thick hull armor and powerful shields sufficient to withstand protracted engagements while protecting the crew inside for extended periods even after a hull breach. Heavy offensive weapons, in the form of dual turbo-laser canons, provide the DDG with ship-to-ship combat abilities. These are mounted in deep trenches that run the full length of the vessel on its ventral, dorsal, port, and starboard surfaces. Colonial starships carry a wide range of weaponry enabling the vessels to engage multiple target classes effectively.

Galactic Technologies DDG carries a full squadron of star-fighter type craft in conjunction with a partial squadron of dedicated bombers and heavy attack gun-ships. Technical crews with engineering equipment are also stationed aboard the DDG to carry out repairs.