Cetian Consortium Warships

The Cetian Consortium’s fleets reflect centuries of clan-based naval traditions unified after the Pact of Cestisus. Their capital hulls—Aethrix carriers, Odraniss and Dravessan battlecruisers, and Thurvek battleships—are built for endurance and disciplined fleet warfare. Cruisers like the Essial anchor convoy protection, while destroyers such as the Ellivar, Quorrax, Thala, and Vektris provide flexible screen and pursuit capabilities. Frigates and escorts (Drennix, Sorvek, Driass, Volren) extend layered defenses across colonies and trade routes. Strikecraft—from the Grivor multirole to the Claw of Xessis and Talons of Drevan interceptors—ensure local superiority, while Nerix and Valtess bombers deliver heavy strike capability. Kralith landers insert troops through contested atmospheres with signature-masked descent.

Aethrix Carrier

Specifications

• Length: 590 m
• Displacement: ≈185,000 t
• Propulsion: Tri-fusion gravitic array + auxiliary photonic veins
• Fusion Endurance: 30 years
• Tunnel Drive: Type-C “Horizon Gate”; 7.8 ly
• Crew: 780 + 420 air wing

Role & Performance

The flagship carrier of the Consortium. Its Logic Core Nexus decentralizes command across multiple wings and escorts. Photonic conduits and tri-fusion arrays support continuous sortie operations, even under partial system loss.

Armament

• 8 heavy magneto-rail turrets
• 24 plasma/particle CIWS clusters
• 2 missile galleries with multi-payload racks

Defenses & Systems

• Bio-reactive ceramic armor
• Phase-shift gravitic shields (sectorized)
• Fleet Logic Core tri-node (EW & carrier coordination)

Small Craft Complement

• 72–84 strikecraft
• 12 bombers
• 8 landers
• Recon/EW drones

Odraniss Battlecruiser

Specifications

• Length: 520 m
• Displacement: ≈155,000 t
• Propulsion: Dual-core fusion + grav-thrust ring
• Fusion Endurance: 28 years
• Tunnel Drive: Type-C; 7.7 ly
• Crew: 560

Role & Performance

The Consortium’s primary line-breaker and pursuit capital. Three linked Odraniss ships can share shield harmonics, creating the signature “clan trio web” defense grid.

Armament

• 10 rail/coil hybrid batteries
• 12 plasma-lance turrets
• 2 long-range VLS banks
• 16 CIWS clusters

Defenses & Systems

• Segmented meta-ceramic armor
• High-gain grav shield grid
• Quantum-link sensor veil + drone bay

Small Craft Complement

• 12–18 interceptors
• 2 utility landers

Dravessan Battleship

Specifications

• Length: 540 m
• Displacement: ≈168,000 t
• Propulsion: Tri-ring fusion manifold
• Fusion Endurance: 32 years
• Tunnel Drive: Type-C; 7.9 ly
• Crew: 600

Role & Performance

The heavy battle-line anchor. Its gravitic spine and reactor-fed plasma lances give it unmatched staying power and sustained fire during close-range duels.

Armament

• 12 super-heavy rail batteries
• 8 particle-beam lances
• 2 VLS galleries
• 20 CIWS nodes

Defenses & Systems

• Bio-matrix composite armor
• Triple-stack phase-shift shields
• Capital-grade EW core

Small Craft Complement

• 8 interceptors

Thurvek Battleship

Specifications

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

Role & Performance

The Consortium’s workhorse battleship. Optimized for sustained broadsides and layered shield cycling. Often paired with Odraniss ships for fleet-line stability.

Armament

• 10 heavy rail turrets
• 6 plasma lances
• 2 VLS banks
• 18 CIWS clusters

Defenses & Systems

• Meta-ceramic armor + bio-laminate
• Adaptive shield lattice
• EW fog generator

Small Craft Complement

• 6–8 interceptors

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+ “Horizon Node”; 7.4 ly
• Crew: 380

Role & Performance

Backbone cruiser of the Consortium. Its photonic-vein grid and tri-linked logistics/control cores allow simultaneous convoy coordination, screening, and fire-control operations.

Armament

• 6 medium magneto-rail turrets
• 4 plasma emitters
• 2 VLS banks (ASM / PD mix)
• 12 CIWS clusters

Defenses & Systems

• Composite armor with bio-reactive micro-layer
• Reinforced gravitic phase shields
• EW suite + Logic Core link

Small Craft Complement

• 4 interceptors / utility craft

Ellivar Destroyer

Specifications

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

Role & Performance

The Consortium’s multi-role defensive destroyer. Its real-time quantum-link telemetry hub allows fleet-wide data sharing, drastically increasing intercept accuracy.

Armament

• 3 medium rail turrets
• 2 plasma lances
• 1 VLS bank (ASM / PD)
• 8 CIWS mounts

Defenses & Systems

• Light composite armor with energy-recovery channels
• Adaptive shield lattice
• Short-range EW hub + telemetry link

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

Long-range pursuit destroyer. Operates in three-ship wolf-packs using encrypted photonic relays to mask vector changes and coordinate kill patterns.

Armament

• 3 medium rail turrets
• 2 plasma lances
• 2 torpedo racks (dual feed)
• 8 CIWS mounts

Defenses & Systems

• Angled meta-ceramic armor + infra-scatter coating
• Responsive phase shields optimized for pursuit angles
• EW veil + decoy drone bay

Thala Destroyer

Specifications

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

Role & Performance

Close-defense escort destroyer. Shields carriers and convoys, using high-acceleration grav nodes and predictive EW algorithms to neutralize incoming threats.

Armament

• 2 medium rail turrets
• 2 rapid-cycle plasma lances
• 1 VLS bank (PD / decoy)
• 8 CIWS laser clusters

Defenses & Systems

• Composite armor with impact dampers
• Quick-recovery shield lattice
• Short-latency EW jammer

Vektris Destroyer

Specifications

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

Role & Performance

Heavy destroyer forming the outer wall of the Consortium fleet screen. Its reinforced gravitic keel stabilizes firing arcs under heavy acceleration.

Armament

• 4 medium rail turrets (triple-feed)
• 2 long-dwell plasma lances
• 1 VLS bank (ASM / PD)
• 10 CIWS clusters

Defenses & Systems

• Laminate armor with heat-sinks
• Enhanced phase-shift shields
• Telemetry relays + EW decoy control

Drennix Frigate

Specifications

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

Role & Performance

Standard convoy and perimeter frigate. Designed for efficiency and low-maintenance operations along Pi Eridani’s trade lanes.

Armament

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

Defenses & Systems

• Light composite armor with self-healing ceramic mesh
• Shield lattice tuned for fleet PD interlock
• Compact EW suite linked to Logic Core

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

Frontier patrol and survey frigate capable of months-long autonomous operations. Core platform for perimeter sensor nets.

Armament

• 2 rail turrets
• 1 plasma emitter
• 1 micro-VLS bank
• 6 CIWS / laser clusters

Defenses & Systems

• Composite armor with heat-diffusion layer
• Adaptive phase-shield array
• Drone bays + enhanced sensor suite

Driass Escort

Specifications

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

Role & Performance

Escort for logistics and auxiliaries. Excels at weaving dense point-defense lattices when deployed in multi-ship screens.

Armament

• 1 light rail turret
• 1 micro-VLS (PD / decoy)
• 6 CIWS nodes

Defenses & Systems

• Light armor with impact compensators
• Escort-bias shield lattice
• Missile-defense EW with auto-jam protocols

Volren Escort

Specifications

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

Role & Performance

Electronic-warfare escort that extends fleet sensor range and distorts enemy targeting telemetry.

Armament

• 1 light rail turret
• 1 micro-VLS (decoy / PD)
• 5 CIWS mounts

Defenses & Systems

• Light composite armor + infra-absorb coating
• Adaptive shields tied to EW output
• Dedicated EW arrays & sensor veil projector

Grivor Strike Craft

Specifications

• Length: 22 m
• Crew: 1–2
• Range: Carrier-based; droptank optional

Role & Performance

Multirole strike craft with SEAD and anti-ship precision capability. Controlled via carrier Logic Core.

Armament

• 2 light plasma cannons
• 4 hardpoints

Defenses & Systems

• Nano-ceramic skin
• Micro-shields
• EW jammer / telemetry uplink

Claw of Xessis Interceptor

Specifications

• Length: 16 m
• Crew: 1
• Range: Short pursuit

Role & Performance

Ultra-high acceleration pursuit craft favored for interception and honor duels.

Armament

• 2 light plasma cannons
• 2 missile hardpoints

Defenses & Systems

• Photonic stealth skin
• Micro-shields
• Target scrambler

Talons of Drevan Interceptor

Specifications

• Length: 17 m
• Crew: 1
• Range: CAP and patrol

Role & Performance

Rapid-response interceptor with neural-linked cockpits used for sub-second squadron coordination.

Armament

• 2 particle cannons
• 2 missile hardpoints

Defenses & Systems

• Adaptive micro-shields
• Short-range scrambler

Wings of Karessi Interceptor

Specifications

• Length: 18 m
• Crew: 1
• Range: Escort & patrol

Role & Performance

Balanced escort interceptor able to maneuver inside shield bubbles without interference — unique to Cetian craft.

Armament

• 2 plasma cannons
• 2 missile hardpoints

Defenses & Systems

• Nano-ceramic skin
• Micro-shields
• Countermeasure pod

Xurvane Interceptor

Specifications

• Length: 15 m
• Crew: 1
• Range: Point defense

Role & Performance

Ultra-light interceptor optimized for station and carrier point-defense.

Armament

• 2 plasma emitters
• 2 missile rails

Defenses & Systems

• Micro-shields
• Flare & decoy suite

Tolkaris Interceptor

Specifications

• Length: 19 m
• Crew: 1
• Range: Short strike / interceptor

Role & Performance

Hybrid interceptor–light bomber with reinforced grav-keel for standoff munitions delivery.

Armament

• 2 particle cannons
• 3 missile hardpoints

Defenses & Systems

• Nano-ceramic armor
• Micro-shields
• Countermeasure suite

Nerix Bomber

Specifications

• Length: 27 m
• Crew: 2
• Range: Long-range strike

Role & Performance

Primary anti-capital bomber. Variable-geometry wings allow penetration through heavy EW interference.

Armament

• 2 torpedo hardpoints
• 2 missile rails
• Optional plasma emitter

Defenses & Systems

• Reinforced micro-shields
• ECM pod
• Decoy drone dispensers

Valtess Bomber

Specifications

• Length: 30 m
• Crew: 2–3
• Range: Heavy strike

Role & Performance

Heavy saturation bomber designed for fortress and planetary installation strikes. Capable of stable atmospheric attacks.

Armament

• 6 heavy hardpoints
• Optional rotary micro-missile rack

Defenses & Systems

• Layered micro-shields
• ECM suite
• Programmable chaff & flares

Kralith Combat Lander

Specifications

• Length: 48 m
• Displacement: ≈1,200 t
• Propulsion: Dual VT-grav pods + fusion lift
• Range: Ship-to-surface assault
• Crew: 12 + 80 troops

Role & Performance

Shielded atmospheric assault lander built for contested insertions on occupied worlds. Grav-brake systems minimize thermal signatures during descent.

Armament

• 2 chin plasma turrets
• 2 CIWS door mounts
• Micro-missile hardpoints

Defenses & Systems

• Composite armored hull with grav buffers
• Projective shields and flare countermeasures
• Terrain-follow lidar + ECM package