Halkrin-class Corvette

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HALKRIN-CLASS CORVETTE

AFFILIATION
Free use.

MANUFACTURER
Domel-Berger Yards.

CLASS
Corvette.

ROLE
Armed reconnaissance/light strike.

COMPOSITION
Durasteel and transparisteel.

DIMENSIONS
Length - 115 meters.

CREW
5 minimum, 30 optimum.

PASSENGER CAPACITY
20.

CARGO CAPACITY
60 standard tons.

HANGAR CAPACITY
6 starfighters.

CONSUMABLES
2 standard months.

SPEED/MANEUVERABILITY
A Halkrin-class corvette with stock specifications can reach 50 MGLT maximum acceleration, and has decent maneuvering characteristics.

ARMAMENT

• 1x dual heavy laser turret, dorsal mount.
• 4x defensive autoblaster turret.

EQUIPMENT

• Class 5 hyperdrive.
• Long-range communications suite.
• Military-grade sensor suite.
• Military-grade deflector screens.
• 4x extendable docking tube with hull-cutting ring.
• 5x 10-passenger escape pod.

DESCRIPTION​

The Halkrin-class corvette is a combat vessel produced by the venerable Domel-Berger Yards, a well established manufacturer of capital-scale warships. One of its more popular products, especially during the Hundred-Year Darkness, the Halkrin is used by small militaries, law enforcement agencies, corporate armies, mercenary companies and even pirates across the known Galaxy.

Lightly built, the Halkrin is 115 meters in length, and does not possess much in the way of hull armor, though it does have respectable shields for its size. Its armament consists of a dual-barrel heavy laser turret for ranged engagements, and a quartet of defensive autoblaster turrets mounted dorsally and ventrally. Although this may not seem like much, the vessel can also carry up to 6 starfighters in an amidships hangar. Though the ship is not a proper carrier, this fighter compliment greatly enhances the ship's ability to defend itself, perform reconnaissance and undertake strike missions.

The Halkrin was primarily designed to undertake patrol and light strike operations, using range and flexibility to make up for its relatively weak armament. Not really intended to operate as part of a large fleet, which would negate its hit-and-run advantage, these vessels operate best on their own or in small groups. They are not meant to get into a slugging match with larger vessels, or indeed most other corvettes, but are ideal for long-range patrols and commerce raiding.

Of note, although Halkrins are widely used by legitimate military and law enforcement groups, such vessels are highly prized by pirates and other outlaw groups.

LEGALITY​

Restricted. As a capital warship, the Halkrin-class corvette is not legal for private ownership in most civilized systems.

INTENT​

To create a corvette-scale capital ship which would be suitable as a commerce raider, or as a mobile base of operations for a small group of starfighter pilots.

ADVANCED TECH​

Yes. As a capital ship, the Halkrin-class corvette would not be trivial for a faction or other group to acquire. A plot would be required to do so.

 

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Approved!