Restricted Ship Sphyrna-class corvette

[TerranSteel]

Sphyrna-class corvette

AFFILIATION
Open Market

MANUFACTURER
Corellian Engineering Corporation & Rendili StarDrive

ROLE
Corvette

COMPOSITION
Durasteel and transparisteel

DIMENSIONS
Length - 116.7 meters.

CREW
1-35

PASSENGER CAPACITY
125 optimal
2,000 encumbrance capacity

CARGO CAPACITY
22,883 metric tons

HANGAR CAPACITY
N/A

CONSUMABLES
6 months

SPEED/MANEUVERABILITY
The Sphyrna-class corvette has a top speed of 70 MGLT and has average maneuvering characteristics.

ARMAMENT

• 2x heavy laser cannons, forward mounted
• 1x dual light turbolaser turret, dorsal mounted

EQUIPMENT

• 1x class 3 hyperdrive
• 1x navicomputer
• 1x heavy deflector screen generator
• 1x medium-range sensor suite
• 1x long-range communication suite
• 2x docking ring with integrated docking tube.
• 6x 6-being escape pods.

DESCRIPTION​

The Sphyrna-class corvette, also known as the Hammerhead corvette, was a ship created by joint-operation between Rendili StarDrive and Corellian Engineering Corporation. Inspired by a Rendili Hyperworks design dating back centuries, the Sphyrna-class is actually a relatively modern design, having begun manufacture during the Imperial Era. Contrary to its name, the corvette is actually fitted out as a bulk transport of goods and individuals in safety, comfort, and without the need for escort ships. It had a cylinder-shaped hull that contains a number of large modular cargo holds, external docking points for cargo containers, and an external cargo lift. The flight deck, crew berths, and passenger staterooms are located in the angular, vertical bow, which gave the ship its notable physical profile and name.

The ship's internal systems were easy to maintain and upgrade, and were backed by numerous redundant systems. Due to this and their strong deflector shields, Hammerheads were well-suited for space travel, and were capable of surviving accidental collisions with relatively minor damage. Based on this record of performance, the ship was noted to be a rugged and sturdy design for use in multiple roles. The redundancies also made the small frame of the corvette very customizable. All these features drew the attention of the Alliance to Restore the Republic. Sphyrna-class corvettes were often found up-gunned, up-armored, additional engines jury-rigged to their frames to meet the ever-evolving needs of the Rebel Alliance. Gunboat, forward cruiser, troop transport; the Hammerheads handled all those roles successfully with the right refit. With the right crew and care, one could even ram a disabled Imperial Star Destroyer and move it in battle.

After the Galactic Civil War, the Sphyrna-class transitioned back into peacetime and civilian use easily. Some smaller planetary defense forces and security forces kept them in continued use. Due to the ship's easily upgradeable systems and tough hulls, smugglers and pirates acquired Hammerheads and highly modified them with more powerful armament and better cargo-handling systems. These venerable ships even participated in the Battle of Exogol as part of the Citizens' Fleet.

While an older design, Sphyrna-class corvettes are still plentiful in the galaxy and common in use in various roles, from private shipping to military sectors. Original parts are still being manufactured and due to the customizable nature of the Hammerhead, many off-brand parts and equipment are functional and accessible.

LEGALITY​

Restricted. Sphyrna-class corvettes are classified as capital ships under Galactic law, and possess heavy weapons. As such, civilian owners will require extra licensing to operate one legally, and will receive increased scrutiny by authorities.

INTENT​

To create a smaller corvette that can also function as a larger armed freighter for private company factions, police units, and small mercenary groups. Also to bring a ship from Star Wars Canon into our site's fanon.

RESTRICTIONS​

Sphyrna-class corvettes are capital ships with heavy weapons requiring a moderately sized crew, and capital ships cannot be owned or operated by individual characters. A group of at least 4 characters who regularly work together may own one in common, however, or they can be used as a faction asset.

 

[AutoFox]

This looks great! Was actually planning to make this myself. The only change I would make is that I would bump down the speed to 70 MGLT rather than 80, as it's a very old design.

 

[Catbert]

@TerranSteel, thank you for bringing this ship to the tech boards! It's one of my favorites. Another change that might be appropriate is about this line:

A faction plot on behalf of an approved faction would be required to obtain and crew a ship of this size.

IIRC, the plot system was retired. I noticed that newer tech submissions by @AutoFox have different rules on how larger vessels can be used ("a group of 3/6 people that regularly thread together can use it", "it can be used as a faction asset", or "it's a heavy capital ship, so you need staff approval and oversight"). Perhaps something like this could be appropriate for this corvette as well? That way more people would be able to use the ship, because they'd have a better idea how they can use it.

P.S. Maybe the ships submitted earlier could also get their requirements updated eventually, to avoid confusion. But that's probably an enormous undertaking, and not entirely relevant to this submission.

 

[AutoFox]

@Catbert Was going to go in and change that myself, actually. I am planning to revamp most of the older submissions to do just as you suggest, just have a bunch of new tech posts I'd like to get out of the way first.

 

[TerranSteel]

Wow, didn't think there were any fans of the Hammerhead class besides myself! I like rugged little ships that punch above their weight.

I made the changes to speed and bottom limitations. I guessed at speed because CR90 is 950 KPH in atmosphere and the wiki says 900 KPH for the Hammerhead.

Let me know what other changes you all would like.

 

[Darasuum]

Wow, didn't think there were any fans of the Hammerhead class besides myself! I like rugged little ships that punch above their weight.

I made the changes to speed and bottom limitations. I guessed at speed because CR90 is 950 KPH in atmosphere and the wiki says 900 KPH for the Hammerhead.

Let me know what other changes you all would like.

Heck yeah, back in the 6th TL I had a character ram one into a star destroyer. I think most people who know what a capital ship is in star wars could recognize a hammerhead.

 

[AutoFox]

Approved.