Naga (WarShip class)
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| Naga | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | |
| Introduced | 2645 |
| Use | Destroyer |
| Tech Base | Star League |
| Cost | ??? |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 540,000 |
| Length | 540 |
| Sail Diameter | |
| Fuel | |
| Burn Rate | |
| Safe Thrust | |
| Top Thrust | 3 |
| Sail Integrity | |
| KF Drive Integrity | |
| LF Battery | No |
| Armament | 8 x Light NPPCs 12 x NL35s 11 x NAC/10s 2 x White Sharks 1 x Barracudas |
| Armor | Standard Armor |
| DropShip Capacity | 0 |
| Crew | 245 |
| Grav Decks | 1 x 55 meter diameter |
| Escape Pods/Life Boats | 10/22 |
| Heat Sinks | 620 Heat Sinks |
| Structural Integrity | |
| BV (1.0) | 19,914 |
| BV (2.0) | ??? |
Contents
Description
The Naga-class light destroyer was designed by the Terran Hegemony as a light, but well armed, escort ships for the fleets of the Star League Navy. The class was launched in 2645, and was intended as a replacement for the venerable Essex-class destroyer. The Naga was extremely successful in its role, and became the core class of vessel for Star League fleets for fifty years.
The success of the Naga stemmed from one trait alone: lower price tags. However, that is not to say the Naga is lacking to meet a budget: the class mounts an effective and concentrated mix of weapons, with combat focused on short-ranged naval engagements. However, the class’s dependence on ammunition, its lack of agility, and its thin armor mean that the Naga is definitely not intended for independent missions.
The Naga-class formed the core of Star League escort fleets for 50 years, until it was replaced by the upgraded Essex-class destroyer, an odd twist of fate, considering the class was originally commissioned to replace the original Essex-class. The upgraded Essex was commissioned in 2707 and launched in 2711.
Only 3 Naga-class vessels survived the Amaris Civil War; all 3 were left in mothballs above Neptune, the 8th planet of the Sol system. Shortly before the Blakist Jihad, the Word of Blake was attempting to restore these vessels to combat-readiness.
Armament
As an escort vessel, the Naga’s only mission was to remain close to the fleet and engage incoming enemy capital vessels. As such, the Naga mounts a mix of naval lasers, naval autocannons, and naval PPCs. The Naga also has trio of naval missile systems, capable of engaging smaller vessels. However, the Naga is almost completely dependent upon its fighter screen and other vessels within its parent fleets for protection from AeroSpace Fighters. The class is also particularly defenseless on its aft firing-arcs.
Cargo
As a cheap alternative for the Star League Navy, the Naga-class is stripped down in almost every sense, including transport capability. The Naga-class cannot ferry DropShips, though the vessel is able to transport 2 squadrons of AeroSpace Fighters, a pair of small craft, and 142,437 tons of cargo; most of this cargo space is used to carry more ammunition.
Sources
- Technical Readout: 3057 Revised, pp. 206-207