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A Veles-class on patrol near Origin

Veles

Manufacturer Imperial Engineer Corps

Operator Empire

Class and Type Veles-class corvette

General Purpose Force projection

Production State Active

General Characteristics

Dimensions X and Y and Z

Mass 250,000 kg

Hull Kutonium

Decks 3

Range 450 km

Top Speed 32 m/s

Flight Time 464 minutes

YOLOL ISAN v2

FCU Type Advanced FCU

Propulsion 840,000 max thrust

• 10× box thruster
• 10× triangle thruster
• 10× plasma thruster
• 10× maneuver thruster

Propellant 36,000,000 units

• 10× small propellant tank
• 10× medium propellant tank
• 10× large propellant tank

Power 12,000 e/s max output

• 12× generator
• 4× fuel rod

Cooling 500 h/s max

• 10× cooling cell
• 10× radiator

Crew 5

Nebula Safe? Yes

Unit Cost Lots of money please

Equipment

Armaments freeform option

• 10× autocannons
• 10× laser cannon
• 10× plasma thrower
• 10× rail cannon

Mining freeform option

• 10× mining laser
• 10× ore collector
• 10× material scanner

Cargo freeform option

• 10× modular ore crate
• 10× cargo beam
• 10× cargo lock frame

Manufacturing freeform option

Reconstruction freeform option

• 1× reconstruction machine

The Veles is conceptualised as a Torpedo Corvette that can fill the roles of an anti-gunship and anti-frigate ship.

Design and Function

The Veles class is an anti-gunship and anti-frigate ship that is capable of outmaneuvering and outrunning the gunships currently deployed by both the Kingdom and the Empire military. It has an impressive number of point defence turrets that are relegated to a supportive role, as the ship's two primary weapon systems are best used from a long distance. A rail cannon mounted on the top deck and a battery of eight vertical launch torpedo tubes offers the Veles its long-range firepower.

The ship's speed and long-range weaponry allows for effective use of kiting and hit-and-run tactics. Its secondary intended role is to act as a light assault and troop deployment vessel and a long-range patrol craft. However, to maximize speed, the Veles class is lightly armoured and is ill-suited in close-quarters battles. To mitigate this weakness, an array of nine twin autocannon turrets are used as close range point-defence against fighters and missiles. A pair of bow facing plasma throwers and missile pods are installed to support the ship's assault role and act as supplemental weapons should the ship closes in on the enemy from torpedo range.

Due to the ship's excessive weapons systems, electricity consumption becomes an issue when the rail cannon and all of the autocannon are used simultaneously in a prolonged engagement. The Veles Class is also plagued by a tight and claustrophobic interior that can become a nuisance for its crew during long patrol missions. This, however, keeps the ship's overall silhouette minimal and plays in it's intended role as long-range sniping platform.

Overall, the Veles is designed with speed and firepower in mind to counter the advantages of the gunships and frigates.