Post by Vader on Jun 16, 2005 15:13:17 GMT -5
Name and Designation: Official name: Grivance Class Cruiser, more popularly known as the "Stalker" Class
Type: Light Attack/Stealth Cruiser
Purpose: Light, multi-purpose cruiser.
Dimensions:
HT: 40 Meters
Width: 20 Meters
Length: 90 Meters
WT: 40,000 tons
Speed:
In Atmosphere: Top Speed of Mach 20
In Space: Top Speed of Mach 95
Hyperspace functions allow the Grievance Class to move to Lightspeed as well
Description:
Armor: Modest armor protects the Grievance class. However, in comparison to other ships it is rather light and weak. The Grievance class compensates for this with heavy shields. The most notable feature of this armor is that it allows the ship to go "invisible" with the use of the Stealth Projector.
Armaments:
-18 heavy turbolaser emplacements. Five on either side, four forward firing, four rear firing.
-32 light turbolaser emplacements.
-8 Neutron Cannon emplacements. Blasts from the Neutron Cannon can cripple the ares where they hit on a ship with a radius of fifty feet. Prolonged blasting from Neutron Cannons can result in paralysis and a temporary systematic shut-down of the ship.
-24 automated anti-fighter craft turrets. These fast, self-automated turrets lock on to enemy fighter craft and track them. Though their rounds are light and don't pack a terrific punch, the turrets fire them at such a high rate of speed that it more than compensates.
-4 space mine launchers. Released from the stern, these release either heat-seaking or magnetic space mines with high explosive qualities as well as holding properties similar to the Neutron Cannon. Mines, after locking on to a target, will chase it until it has struck its target or moves out of range. Carries roughly 500 mines.
-12 missiles launcher which fire:
A: Seeker Missiles - lock on to target and chase
B: Parasite Missiles - latch on to target and drill into hull, draining out energy. Then explodes.
C: Surgeon Missiles - powerful drill tip drills through a ship, detonating inside the hull
D: Bull Missiles - fly straight ahead and fast. Highly explosive
- 2 Archer Cannons, one forward facing, one rear facing. A highly powerful laser cannon, it is the Grievance Class' most powerful weapon. Due to its strength, it gives the small Grievance a deceptive upper-hand on far larger, more powerful ships. It is used sparingly, as it drains the Grievance Class' energy as well as requiring the ship to slow down to be fired accurately.
Equipment:
-Since the Grievance Class' armor isn't all too strong, it carries extremely powerful shields to protect itself from enemy fire. Prolonged bombardment will cause the shields to drop, though they will recharge if given time.
-Stealth Projector. A network of sensors along on the ship project what they see on to the ship's hull. This allows the Grievance's class to go invisible for almost indefinite periods of time. However, firing its weapons causes the Grievance to reveal itself. Also, sustained fire on the hull will disrupt the projector system for a short period time, rendering the ship unable to become invisible. The Stealth Projector also renders the Grievance Class invisible to heat sensors, radar, infrared and most other sensors.
-Acute communication sensors allow the Grievance class to tap into a wide variety of communication circuits. This system is commonly used to tap into the communication systems of a ship a Grievance is stalking.
-Self destruct mechanism
Production History: The Grievance Class Cruiser was made by SPECTRE to propel its influence into space. It was specially designed by Blofeld, the original Number 1, and Dr. Julius No, the original Number 2.
Before the arrival of alien forces, the Grievance Class was a terror among starships. Known for tracking its prey for hours or even days before striking, it earned the nickname the "Stalker" Class.
For SPECTRE, the Grievance Class met and exceeded the standards it held for all of its craft. Fast, stealthy, and with heavy firepower - for its size - it was regarded as a considerable success. SPECTRE was only further assured of the Grievance's power in the infamous Six Days Affair, when a fleet of nine Grievances was able to completely paralyze all space traffic, laying waste to two starfleets.
Now updated, SPECTRE has sent the Grievances, the "Sharks of the Stars", back into orbit to do its bidding.
Pass: Brandon, I am your...uncle
Type: Light Attack/Stealth Cruiser
Purpose: Light, multi-purpose cruiser.
Dimensions:
HT: 40 Meters
Width: 20 Meters
Length: 90 Meters
WT: 40,000 tons
Speed:
In Atmosphere: Top Speed of Mach 20
In Space: Top Speed of Mach 95
Hyperspace functions allow the Grievance Class to move to Lightspeed as well
Description:
Armor: Modest armor protects the Grievance class. However, in comparison to other ships it is rather light and weak. The Grievance class compensates for this with heavy shields. The most notable feature of this armor is that it allows the ship to go "invisible" with the use of the Stealth Projector.
Armaments:
-18 heavy turbolaser emplacements. Five on either side, four forward firing, four rear firing.
-32 light turbolaser emplacements.
-8 Neutron Cannon emplacements. Blasts from the Neutron Cannon can cripple the ares where they hit on a ship with a radius of fifty feet. Prolonged blasting from Neutron Cannons can result in paralysis and a temporary systematic shut-down of the ship.
-24 automated anti-fighter craft turrets. These fast, self-automated turrets lock on to enemy fighter craft and track them. Though their rounds are light and don't pack a terrific punch, the turrets fire them at such a high rate of speed that it more than compensates.
-4 space mine launchers. Released from the stern, these release either heat-seaking or magnetic space mines with high explosive qualities as well as holding properties similar to the Neutron Cannon. Mines, after locking on to a target, will chase it until it has struck its target or moves out of range. Carries roughly 500 mines.
-12 missiles launcher which fire:
A: Seeker Missiles - lock on to target and chase
B: Parasite Missiles - latch on to target and drill into hull, draining out energy. Then explodes.
C: Surgeon Missiles - powerful drill tip drills through a ship, detonating inside the hull
D: Bull Missiles - fly straight ahead and fast. Highly explosive
- 2 Archer Cannons, one forward facing, one rear facing. A highly powerful laser cannon, it is the Grievance Class' most powerful weapon. Due to its strength, it gives the small Grievance a deceptive upper-hand on far larger, more powerful ships. It is used sparingly, as it drains the Grievance Class' energy as well as requiring the ship to slow down to be fired accurately.
Equipment:
-Since the Grievance Class' armor isn't all too strong, it carries extremely powerful shields to protect itself from enemy fire. Prolonged bombardment will cause the shields to drop, though they will recharge if given time.
-Stealth Projector. A network of sensors along on the ship project what they see on to the ship's hull. This allows the Grievance's class to go invisible for almost indefinite periods of time. However, firing its weapons causes the Grievance to reveal itself. Also, sustained fire on the hull will disrupt the projector system for a short period time, rendering the ship unable to become invisible. The Stealth Projector also renders the Grievance Class invisible to heat sensors, radar, infrared and most other sensors.
-Acute communication sensors allow the Grievance class to tap into a wide variety of communication circuits. This system is commonly used to tap into the communication systems of a ship a Grievance is stalking.
-Self destruct mechanism
Production History: The Grievance Class Cruiser was made by SPECTRE to propel its influence into space. It was specially designed by Blofeld, the original Number 1, and Dr. Julius No, the original Number 2.
Before the arrival of alien forces, the Grievance Class was a terror among starships. Known for tracking its prey for hours or even days before striking, it earned the nickname the "Stalker" Class.
For SPECTRE, the Grievance Class met and exceeded the standards it held for all of its craft. Fast, stealthy, and with heavy firepower - for its size - it was regarded as a considerable success. SPECTRE was only further assured of the Grievance's power in the infamous Six Days Affair, when a fleet of nine Grievances was able to completely paralyze all space traffic, laying waste to two starfleets.
Now updated, SPECTRE has sent the Grievances, the "Sharks of the Stars", back into orbit to do its bidding.
Pass: Brandon, I am your...uncle