MILITARY SHIPS: CETIAN CONSORTIUM

 

 

Cetian space forces are comprised of various ship types that were brought under one service from the different clans after unification.

Carriers & Capitals

Aethrix Carrier

Specifications

  • Length: 590 m
  • Displacement: ~185,000 t
  • Propulsion: Tri-core fusion array with bio-integrated heat rejection spines
  • Fusion Endurance: 30 years between major overhauls
  • Tunnel Drive: Type-C “Horizon Gate” array; effective jump range 7.8 ly
  • Crew: 780 (core) + 420 air wing and deck teams

Role & Performance

Primary strike-carrier and fleet coordination node. Emphasizes rapid sortie cycles, multi-wing management, and resilient battle-networking for task groups.

Armament

  • 8× heavy magneto-rail turrets (dual) for anti-ship standoff
  • 24× plasma/particle hybrid CIWS mounts (distributed)
  • 2× long-range missile galleries (smart-pack magazines)

Defenses & Systems

  • Layered bio-reactive armor and ablative ceramic-vein plating
  • Adaptive gravimetric shields with sector reinforcement
  • Fleet-grade EW/decoy suites and quantum-link command lattice

Small Craft Complement

  • 72–84 strike craft/interceptors (mix)
  • 12 bombers
  • 8 assault/utility landers
  • Recon/EW drones (modular bays)

Odraniss Battlecruiser

Specifications

  • Length: 520 m
  • Displacement: ~155,000 t
  • Propulsion: Dual-core fusion, vectored grav-thrust
  • Fusion Endurance: 28 years
  • Tunnel Drive: Type-C “Horizon Gate”; 7.7 ly
  • Crew: 560

Role & Performance

Fast capital for breakthrough, pursuit, and rapid sector response. Blends cruiser agility with capital-grade punch.

Armament

  • 10× heavy rail/coil hybrid batteries (broadside focus)
  • 12× plasma lance turrets
  • 2× long-range VLS banks (multi-role munitions)
  • 16× CIWS clusters

Defenses & Systems

  • Segmented meta-ceramic armor over honeycomb biosubstrate
  • High-gain gravitic shields; transient overcharge capability
  • Advanced EW, sensor veil, and decoy drones

Small Craft Complement

  • 12–18 interceptors/strike craft
  • 2 utility landers

Dravessan Battleship

Specifications

  • Length: 540 m
  • Displacement: ~168,000 t
  • Propulsion: Tri-ring fusion manifold, heavy grav-thrust
  • Fusion Endurance: 32 years
  • Tunnel Drive: Type-C “Horizon Gate”; 7.9 ly
  • Crew: 600

Role & Performance

Line-of-battle anchor designed to absorb counterfire and dominate gun duels while sustaining task-force C2 links.

Armament

  • 12× superheavy rail batteries (quad barrels)
  • 8× particle beam lances (turreted)
  • 2× deep magazine VLS galleries
  • 20× integrated CIWS nodes

Defenses & Systems

  • Dense composite armor with self-healing bio-matrix layers
  • Tiered gravimetric shields; directional reinforcement
  • Capital-grade EW, counter-targeting mist, and quantum comms

Small Craft Complement

  • 8 interceptors/utility craft

Thurvek Battleship

Specifications

  • Length: 505 m
  • Displacement: ~158,000 t
  • Propulsion: Dual-core fusion, reinforced grav-thrust rings
  • Fusion Endurance: 29 years
  • Tunnel Drive: Type-C; 7.6 ly
  • Crew: 540

Role & Performance

Compact battleship variant prioritizing maneuver, heavy armor belts, and sustained broadside engagements within fleet screens.

Armament

  • 10× heavy rail turrets (triple)
  • 6× plasma beam lances
  • 2× VLS banks (multi-role)
  • 18× CIWS/laser clusters

Defenses & Systems

  • Angled meta-ceramic armor, bio-laminate substructure
  • Adaptive shield lattice with fast recovery
  • EW fog, decoy drones, and sensor veil

Small Craft Complement

  • 6–8 interceptors/utility craft

Cruisers

Essial Cruiser

Specifications

  • Length: 340 m
  • Displacement: ~78,000 t
  • Propulsion: Dual fusion cores, high-response grav-thrusters
  • Fusion Endurance: 24 years
  • Tunnel Drive: Type-B+; 7.4 ly
  • Crew: 380

Role & Performance

General-purpose line cruiser for convoy command and mixed-screen operations; balances standoff missiles with strong CIWS.

Armament

  • 6× medium rail turrets (triple)
  • 4× plasma beam emitters
  • 2× VLS banks
  • 12× CIWS clusters

Defenses & Systems

  • Composite armor with bio-reactive layers
  • Sector-reinforced shielding
  • EW/decoy suite, quantum comms

Small Craft Complement

  • 4 interceptors/utility boats

Destroyers

Ellivar Destroyer

Specifications

  • Length: 210 m
  • Displacement: ~24,000 t
  • Propulsion: Single fusion core + high-thrust grav nodes
  • Fusion Endurance: 18 years
  • Tunnel Drive: Type-A+; 7.0 ly
  • Crew: 190

Role & Performance

Multi-role destroyer for picket duty, anti-ship torpedo volleys, and screen integrity within carrier groups.

Armament

  • 3× medium rail turrets
  • 2× plasma lances
  • 1× VLS bank (AShM/ASAT mix)
  • 8× CIWS mounts

Defenses & Systems

  • Light composite armor; reinforced vital zones
  • Adaptive shield lattice (quick-boost)
  • EW/decoy, corridor health monitors

Quorrax Destroyer

Specifications

  • Length: 225 m
  • Displacement: ~27,000 t
  • Propulsion: Single fusion core, extended-range grav array
  • Fusion Endurance: 19 years
  • Tunnel Drive: Type-A+; 7.1 ly
  • Crew: 210

Role & Performance

Fast-attack destroyer with high-thrust profile; optimized for wolfpack tactics and anti-raider pursuit.

Armament

  • 3× medium rail turrets
  • 2× plasma lances
  • 2× torpedo racks (smart cluster kinetics)
  • 8× CIWS mounts

Defenses & Systems

  • Angled ceramic armor; shock-isolated citadel
  • Responsive shields with pursuit-bias tuning
  • EW veil, decoy drones

Thala Destroyer

Specifications

  • Length: 200 m
  • Displacement: ~22,000 t
  • Propulsion: Single fusion, agile grav nodes
  • Fusion Endurance: 17 years
  • Tunnel Drive: Type-A; 6.9 ly
  • Crew: 180

Role & Performance

Escort killer and screen fighter; excels in close defense of high-value assets and flanking actions.

Armament

  • 2× medium rail turrets
  • 2× plasma lances
  • 1× VLS bank (PD-heavy loadout)
  • 8× CIWS/laser clusters

Defenses & Systems

  • Composite armor; reinforced deck arcs
  • Quick-recovery shield lattice
  • Short-latency EW and countermeasures

Vektris Destroyer

Specifications

  • Length: 235 m
  • Displacement: ~29,000 t
  • Propulsion: Single fusion, long-leg grav-thrust
  • Fusion Endurance: 19 years
  • Tunnel Drive: Type-A+; 7.2 ly
  • Crew: 220

Role & Performance

Heavy destroyer variant emphasizing armor and sustained gun duels for outer fleet screens.

Armament

  • 4× medium rail turrets
  • 2× plasma lances
  • 1× VLS bank (AShM/PD mix)
  • 10× CIWS clusters

Defenses & Systems

  • Thick ceramic/metal laminate armor
  • Enhanced shields with dueling bias
  • EW/decoys; battle telemetry relays

Frigates & Escorts

Drennix Frigate

Specifications

  • Length: 165 m
  • Displacement: ~12,000 t
  • Propulsion: Compact fusion + agile grav nodes
  • Fusion Endurance: 15 years
  • Tunnel Drive: Type-A; 6.8 ly
  • Crew: 140

Role & Performance

Flexible escort frigate for convoy duty, patrol, and point-defense picket roles.

Armament

  • 2× light rail turrets
  • 1× plasma emitter
  • 1× micro-VLS bank
  • 6× CIWS mounts

Defenses & Systems

  • Light composite armor
  • Shield lattice tuned for PD work
  • EW-lite, customs/package scanners

Sorvek Frigate

Specifications

  • Length: 175 m
  • Displacement: ~13,500 t
  • Propulsion: Compact fusion, long-range grav array
  • Fusion Endurance: 16 years
  • Tunnel Drive: Type-A; 6.9 ly
  • Crew: 150

Role & Performance

Long-patrol frigate with endurance boosts for frontier station-keeping and SAR.

Armament

  • 2× light/medium rail turrets
  • 1× plasma emitter
  • 1× micro-VLS (utility/PD)
  • 6× CIWS/laser clusters

Defenses & Systems

  • Composite armor; extended stores
  • Adaptive shields (patrol bias)
  • Enhanced sensors, rescue drones

Driass Escort

Specifications

  • Length: 130 m
  • Displacement: ~7,500 t
  • Propulsion: Micro-fusion + grav nodes
  • Fusion Endurance: 12 years
  • Tunnel Drive: Type-Scout; 6.5 ly
  • Crew: 95

Role & Performance

Compact escort with reinforced PD suites to shield high-value transports and relief convoys.

Armament

  • 1× light rail turret
  • 1× micro-VLS (PD)
  • 6× CIWS nodes (dense arc coverage)

Defenses & Systems

  • Light armor; redundancy in key systems
  • Quick-recovery shields (escort bias)
  • EW/decoys tuned for missile and bomber defeat

Volren Escort

Specifications

  • Length: 140 m
  • Displacement: ~8,200 t
  • Propulsion: Micro-fusion, efficient grav-thrust
  • Fusion Endurance: 13 years
  • Tunnel Drive: Type-Scout; 6.6 ly
  • Crew: 105

Role & Performance

Electronic-warfare–capable escort specializing in jamming, screening integrity, and corridor pickets.

Armament

  • 1× light rail turret
  • 1× micro-VLS (EW/decoy loads)
  • 5× CIWS mounts

Defenses & Systems

  • Light composite armor
  • Adaptive shields
  • Dedicated EW array, signal masts, and decoy drone bays

Frigates & Escorts

Drennix Frigate

Specifications

  • Length: 165 m
  • Displacement: ~12,000 t
  • Propulsion: Compact fusion + agile grav nodes
  • Fusion Endurance: 15 years
  • Tunnel Drive: Type-A; 6.8 ly
  • Crew: 140

Role & Performance

Flexible escort frigate for convoy duty, patrol, and point-defense picket roles.

Armament

  • 2× light rail turrets
  • 1× plasma emitter
  • 1× micro-VLS bank
  • 6× CIWS mounts

Defenses & Systems

  • Light composite armor
  • Shield lattice tuned for PD work
  • EW-lite, customs/package scanners

Sorvek Frigate

Specifications

  • Length: 175 m
  • Displacement: ~13,500 t
  • Propulsion: Compact fusion, long-range grav array
  • Fusion Endurance: 16 years
  • Tunnel Drive: Type-A; 6.9 ly
  • Crew: 150

Role & Performance

Long-patrol frigate with endurance boosts for frontier station-keeping and SAR.

Armament

  • 2× light/medium rail turrets
  • 1× plasma emitter
  • 1× micro-VLS (utility/PD)
  • 6× CIWS/laser clusters

Defenses & Systems

  • Composite armor; extended stores
  • Adaptive shields (patrol bias)
  • Enhanced sensors, rescue drones

Driass Escort

Specifications

  • Length: 130 m
  • Displacement: ~7,500 t
  • Propulsion: Micro-fusion + grav nodes
  • Fusion Endurance: 12 years
  • Tunnel Drive: Type-Scout; 6.5 ly
  • Crew: 95

Role & Performance

Compact escort with reinforced PD suites to shield high-value transports and relief convoys.

Armament

  • 1× light rail turret
  • 1× micro-VLS (PD)
  • 6× CIWS nodes (dense arc coverage)

Defenses & Systems

  • Light armor; redundancy in key systems
  • Quick-recovery shields (escort bias)
  • EW/decoys tuned for missile and bomber defeat

Volren Escort

Specifications

  • Length: 140 m
  • Displacement: ~8,200 t
  • Propulsion: Micro-fusion, efficient grav-thrust
  • Fusion Endurance: 13 years
  • Tunnel Drive: Type-Scout; 6.6 ly
  • Crew: 105

Role & Performance

Electronic-warfare–capable escort specializing in jamming, screening integrity, and corridor pickets.

Armament

  • 1× light rail turret
  • 1× micro-VLS (EW/decoy loads)
  • 5× CIWS mounts

Defenses & Systems

  • Light composite armor
  • Adaptive shields
  • Dedicated EW array, signal masts, and decoy drone bays

Strike Craft & Interceptors

Grivor Strike Craft

Specifications

  • Length: 22 m
  • Crew: 1–2
  • Range: Carrier-based; internal tanks + droptanks for extended ops

Role & Performance

Multirole striker for anti-ship runs, SEAD packages, and precision interdiction.

Armament

  • 2× light plasma/particle cannons
  • 4× hardpoints (missiles/torpedoes)

Defenses & Systems

  • Nano-ceramic skin; micro-shields
  • Compact EW jammer/decoys

Claw of Xessis Interceptor

Specifications

  • Length: 16 m
  • Crew: 1
  • Range: Point-defense and short pursuit

Role & Performance

High-acceleration interceptor for rapid response, anti-bomber duty, and screen penetration denial.

Armament

  • 2× light plasma cannons
  • 2× missile hardpoints

Defenses & Systems

  • Micro-shields and flares/decoys
  • Lightweight EW scrambler

Talons of Drevan Interceptor

Specifications

  • Length: 17 m
  • Crew: 1
  • Range: CAP and extended patrol (drop racks optional)

Role & Performance

Agile superiority craft for point defense and pursuit against fast raiders.

Armament

  • 2× light particle cannons
  • 2× hardpoints (AAM/ASM)

Defenses & Systems

  • Micro-shields; countermeasure pod
  • Short-range EW/targeting scrambler

Wings of Karessi Interceptor

Specifications

  • Length: 18 m
  • Crew: 1
  • Range: Patrol and escort, high loiter with droptanks

Role & Performance

Balanced interceptor for outer-screen CAP and convoy overwatch.

Armament

  • 2× light plasma cannons
  • 2× hardpoints (multi-role)

Defenses & Systems

  • Nano-ceramic skin; micro-shields
  • Countermeasure and jammer pod

Xurvane Interceptor

Specifications

  • Length: 15 m
  • Crew: 1
  • Range: Short-range point defense

Role & Performance

Ultra-light point-defense interceptor; excels in saturation defense around capitals.

Armament

  • 2× micro plasma emitters
  • 2× light missile rails

Defenses & Systems

  • Micro-shields; flare/decoy cassette
  • Minimal EW scrambler

Tolkaris Interceptor

Specifications

  • Length: 19 m
  • Crew: 1
  • Range: Interceptor with limited strike fit

Role & Performance

Interceptor with heavier rails to carry short standoff munitions; doubles as light striker in pinch.

Armament

  • 2× light particle cannons
  • 3× hardpoints (AAM/ASM)

Defenses & Systems

  • Nano-ceramic armor skin; micro-shields
  • Countermeasure pod and short-range jammer

Bombers

Nerix Bomber

Specifications

  • Length: 27 m
  • Crew: 2
  • Range: Long-range strike (carrier or forward pad supported)

Role & Performance

Dedicated strike platform for anti-capital and infrastructure suppression.

Armament

  • 2× medium hardpoints (torpedoes/ASM)
  • 2× light hardpoints
  • 1× ventral fixed plasma emitter (optional)

Defenses & Systems

  • Reinforced micro-shields; ECM pod
  • Decoy drones and chaff/flares

Valtess Bomber

Specifications

  • Length: 30 m
  • Crew: 2–3
  • Range: Long-range heavy strike (external tanks optional)

Role & Performance

Heavily armed strike bomber for hardened targets and standoff saturation attacks.

Armament

  • 6× hardpoints (heavy load capable)
  • Optional internal rotary rack (micro-missiles)

Defenses & Systems

  • Strong micro-shields; ECM suite
  • Decoys and programmable chaff/flares

Assault & Landers

Kralith Combat Lander

Specifications

  • Length: 48 m
  • Displacement: ~1,200 t (loaded)
  • Propulsion: Dual VT-grav pods + fusion lift
  • Range: Ship-to-surface assault; limited orbital ferry
  • Crew: 12 + 80 troops or equivalent cargo

Role & Performance

Armored planetary insertion platform for rapid deployment in contested zones with precision hover and hot-LZ survivability.

Armament

  • 2× chin plasma turrets
  • 2× door-mounted CIWS/laser mounts
  • Hardpoints for micro-missiles/rockets

Defenses & Systems

  • Composite armor hull; belly reinforcement
  • Projective shields for entry and LZ exposure
  • Countermeasure suite; terrain-follow sensors