Mutual Defense Force Warships

The Mutual Defense Force fields mixed task groups centered on a command ship and screened by fast escorts and strike craft. Formed as a unified coalition fleet, it harmonizes the doctrines and technologies of its member states, focusing on rapid interoperability and sustained corridor defense.

Jupiter-class Command Ship

Specifications

• Length: 340 meters
• Displacement: 110,000 metric tons
• Propulsion: Twin fusion cores, coalition overthrust
• Fusion Endurance: 520 AU
• Tunnel Drive Range: 6.3 ly/jump
• Crew: ~820 (incl. ~60 C2 staff)

Role & Performance

Coalition flagship node integrating national components, managing corridor battlespace, and preserving cross-polity interoperability. Serves as both command and coordination nexus for MDF task groups.

Armament

• 2 medium railguns
• 4 plasma turrets
• 12 VLS tubes
• 12 PD mounts

Defenses & Systems

• Layered shields
• Armored core
• C2/relay AI architecture
• Strategic communications relay array

Small Craft Complement

• 2 command cutters
• 2 SAR shuttles

Nova-class Battleship

Specifications

• Length: 310 meters
• Displacement: 102,000 metric tons
• Propulsion: Dual-fusion drive
• Fusion Endurance: 500 AU
• Tunnel Drive Range: 6.2 ly
• Crew: ~780

Role & Performance

Backbone line ship for corridor defense under coalition doctrine. Provides sustained rail and plasma volleys in system-dominance and escort operations.

Armament

• 3 heavy railgun turrets
• 2 plasma batteries
• 20 VLS tubes
• 16 PD turrets

Defenses & Systems

• Multi-layer shields
• Armored citadel
• Coalition battle network integration

Small Craft Complement

• 1 cutter
• 2 utility shuttles

Atlas-class Attack Carrier

Specifications

• Length: 450 meters
• Displacement: 150,000 metric tons
• Propulsion: Fusion arrays + auxiliary thrusters
• Fusion Endurance: 480 AU
• Tunnel Drive Range: 6.2 ly
• Crew: ~1,100 (+ ~400 aviation)

Role & Performance

Strike-carrier hub for fighter and bomber wings, optimized for rapid sortie cycles in high-density battlespace. Forms the core of mixed-asset MDF strike groups.

Armament

• 2 medium plasma turrets
• 12 PD batteries
• 10 VLS tubes (AMM focus)

Defenses & Systems

• Carrier-grade shields
• Reinforced hangar bays
• Sortie-control AI suite

Small Craft Complement

• 60–72 strike craft (Curva, Tiger, Flare, Condor, Justice variants)
• 4 combat landers

Argos-class Assault Ship

Specifications

• Length: 280 meters
• Displacement: 86,000 metric tons
• Propulsion: Fusion core + assault thrusters
• Fusion Endurance: 360 AU
• Tunnel Drive Range: 6.1 ly
• Crew: ~640 (+ ~500 embarked)

Role & Performance

Close-support assault leader for breakthrough operations and orbital fire support. Capable of deploying troops and providing surface bombardment coordination.

Armament

• 2 plasma cannons
• 8 PD laser mounts
• 8 VLS tubes (ground/strike loads)

Defenses & Systems

• Assault shields (atmospheric reinforced)
• Drop-coordination suites
• Hardened troop bays

Small Craft Complement

• 4 combat landers
• 2 SAR craft

Longtooth-class Cruiser

Specifications

• Length: 230 meters
• Displacement: 64,000 metric tons
• Fusion Endurance: 360 AU
• Tunnel Drive Range: 6.2 ly
• Crew: ~480

Role & Performance

Multi-role escort cruiser providing area defense and task-group screening. Serves as a reliable midweight command platform in mixed formations.

Armament

• 2 medium railguns
• 2 plasma turrets
• 12 VLS tubes
• 12 PD mounts

Defenses & Systems

• Sector shields
• Composite armor
• Escort-grade C2 systems

Small Craft Complement

• 1 utility shuttle

Sentinel-class Cruiser

Specifications

• Length: 236 meters
• Displacement: 66,000 metric tons
• Fusion Endurance: 400 AU
• Tunnel Drive Range: 6.2 ly
• Crew: ~490

Role & Performance

Extended-patrol cruiser for convoy command and outer-screen dominance. Emphasizes standoff awareness and defense coordination.

Armament

• 2 medium railguns
• 1 plasma turret
• 10 VLS tubes
• 10 PD mounts

Defenses & Systems

• Robust shields
• Long-range sensors
• Convoy coordination suite

Small Craft Complement

• 1 shuttle

Arrity-class Destroyer

Specifications

• Length: 190 meters
• Displacement: 42,000 metric tons
• Fusion Endurance: 180 AU
• Tunnel Drive Range: 6.1 ly
• Crew: ~330

Role & Performance

Fast-attack destroyer specializing in anti-ship intercepts and flanking thrusts. Operates in coordinated screens around capital units.

Armament

• 1 medium railgun
• 2 light plasma turrets
• 8 VLS tubes
• 8 PD nodes

Defenses & Systems

• Lightweight shield grid
• High-thrust drives
• Intercept fire-control system

Small Craft Complement

• 1 service shuttle

Deimos-class Destroyer

Specifications

• Length: 192 meters
• Displacement: 44,000 metric tons
• Fusion Endurance: 190 AU
• Tunnel Drive Range: 6.1 ly
• Crew: ~340

Role & Performance

Escort destroyer with reinforced point defense and screen-protection systems. Provides perimeter control and close-formation coverage.

Armament

• 1 medium railgun
• 1 plasma cannon
• 6 VLS cells
• 10 PD mounts

Defenses & Systems

• Escort shields
• EW/decoy suite
• Screen director node

Small Craft Complement

• 1 service shuttle

Curva-class Fighter

Specifications

• Length: ~15 meters
• Crew: 1
• Propulsion: Fusion/ion hybrid
• Endurance: Short-range
• Tunnel Drive: Ride ship only

Role & Performance

Multi-role superiority fighter for close-in defense and interdiction around fleet assets and installations.

Armament

• Light coil/laser cannons
• 2–4 hardpoints (AAM/AShM micro-torps)

Flare-class Interceptor

Specifications

• Length: ~13 meters
• Crew: 1
• Profile: High-g acceleration
• Tunnel Drive: Ride ship only

Role & Performance

High-acceleration interceptor optimized for rapid response and pursuit operations in corridor defense zones.

Armament

• Light laser cannons
• 2 AAM hardpoints