Chinese Strategic Space Force
Chinese space forces are comprised of a host of different ship types. Fleet compositions center around a carrier or battleship as a command platform, escorted by a number of supporting ships.
CAPITAL WARSHIPS
ASR D-class Battleship
Specifications
- Length: 280 meters
- Displacement: 82,000 metric tons
- Propulsion: Dual naval fusion cores with vectored thrusters
- Fusion Endurance: 400 AU
- Tunnel Drive Range: 6.2 light-years
- Crew: 720 (+ flag staff 50)
Role & Performance
Primary line battleship of the CSSF. Built for endurance, heavy rail batteries, and long-haul convoy defense on Terran core routes.
Armament
- 3 heavy railgun turrets (twin)
- 4 plasma cannon batteries
- 20 VLS missile cells
- 18 PD laser/coil mounts
Defenses & Systems
- Multi-layer shield lattice
- Composite armor citadel
- Flag-grade C2, EW suite, long-baseline sensors
Small Craft Complement
- 2 utility cutters
- 1 command launch
Nanchang-class Battleship
Specifications
- Length: 265 meters
- Displacement: 76,000 metric tons
- Propulsion: Twin fusion cores with gimbal thrusters
- Fusion Endurance: 380 AU
- Tunnel Drive Range: 6.2 light-years
- Crew: 640
Role & Performance
Sector-defense battleship emphasizing armor resilience and sustained patrol capability. Core asset for convoy overwatch.
Armament
- 2 heavy railgun turrets (twin)
- 3 plasma batteries
- 16 VLS missile cells
- 16 PD mounts
Defenses & Systems
- Battleship-grade shield lattice
- Reinforced composites
- EW countermeasures
Small Craft Complement
- 2 cutters
- Drone racks
Orion-class Battlecruiser
Specifications
- Length: 248 meters
- Displacement: 63,000 metric tons
- Propulsion: Dual fusion cores with overthrust package
- Fusion Endurance: 350 AU
- Tunnel Drive Range: 6.3 light-years
- Crew: 540
Role & Performance
Fast pursuit capital for corridor policing and high-tempo raids. Trades armor for speed and missile reach.
Armament
- 2 medium/heavy railgun turrets
- 3 plasma turrets
- 14 VLS missile cells
- 14 PD mounts
Defenses & Systems
- Forward-biased shield grid
- Light composites, internal baffle plating
- Extended-range pursuit sensors
Small Craft Complement
- 1 utility cutter
- 1 boarding tender
CRUISERS
Nanking-class Cruiser
Specifications
- Length: 220 meters
- Displacement: 48,000 metric tons
- Propulsion: Twin fusion cores
- Fusion Endurance: 280 AU
- Tunnel Drive Range: 6.1 light-years
- Crew: 420
Role & Performance
General-purpose line cruiser combining standoff missiles with strong point defense for convoy command and fleet screen duties.
Armament
- 2 medium railguns
- 2 plasma turrets
- 12 VLS missile cells
- 10 PD mounts
Defenses & Systems
- Cruiser-grade shield lattice
- Composite armor
- Escort C2 and convoy datalinks
Shangyingu-class Cruiser
Specifications
- Length: 212 meters
- Displacement: 44,000 metric tons
- Propulsion: Twin fusion cores with quieting kit
- Fusion Endurance: 260 AU
- Tunnel Drive Range: 6.1 light-years
- Crew: 400
Role & Performance
Escort cruiser with enhanced sensors and dense point defense, supporting carriers and battleships against strike threats.
Armament
- 1 medium railgun
- 2 plasma turrets
- 10 VLS cells
- 14 PD mounts
Defenses & Systems
- Shield lattice tuned for PD arcs
- EW/decoy pods
- Wide-area screen command suite
DESTROYERS
Fuzhou-class Destroyer
Specifications
- Length: 168 meters
- Displacement: 23,500 metric tons
- Propulsion: Fusion drive with vector package
- Fusion Endurance: 120 AU
- Tunnel Drive Range: 6.0 light-years
- Crew: 250
Role & Performance
Picket destroyer with torpedo capacity and point defense. Backbone escort for fleets and convoys.
Armament
- 1 medium railgun
- 1 plasma turret
- 8 VLS cells
- 6 PD mounts
Defenses & Systems
- Destroyer-grade shields
- Composite armor
- Escort radar and EW support
Gonshu-class Destroyer
Specifications
- Length: 160 meters
- Displacement: 21,000 metric tons
- Propulsion: High-thrust fusion drive with overburn
- Fusion Endurance: 110 AU
- Tunnel Drive Range: 6.0 light-years
- Crew: 230
Role & Performance
Fast-attack destroyer built for wolfpack tactics and deep pursuit along contested corridors.
Armament
- 1 medium railgun
- 1 plasma turret
- 6 VLS tubes
- 6 PD mounts
Defenses & Systems
- Forward-biased shields
- Lightweight composites
- Pursuit targeting sensors
Jinan-class Destroyer
Specifications
- Length: 158 meters
- Displacement: 20,200 metric tons
- Propulsion: Fusion drive with emission control
- Fusion Endurance: 100 AU
- Tunnel Drive Range: 6.0 light-years
- Crew: 220
Role & Performance
Stealth destroyer for patrols and commerce interdiction. Focuses on reduced signature and tactical ambushes.
Armament
- 1 light/medium railgun
- 1 plasma mount
- 6 VLS tubes
- 4 PD mounts
Defenses & Systems
- Reduced-signature shields
- RAM coatings and baffle geometry
- Passive arrays, towed decoys
Shaoxing-class Destroyer
Specifications
- Length: 162 meters
- Displacement: 22,000 metric tons
- Propulsion: Fusion drive
- Fusion Endurance: 110 AU
- Tunnel Drive Range: 6.0 light-years
- Crew: 240
Role & Performance
Escort destroyer optimized for dense PD coverage. Operates close to carriers and capitals.
Armament
- 1 light railgun
- 1 plasma turret
- 6 VLS cells
- 10 PD mounts
Defenses & Systems
- PD-optimized shields
- EW jammers and decoys
Yang-class Destroyer
Specifications
- Length: 175 meters
- Displacement: 26,800 metric tons
- Propulsion: Fusion drive with reinforced power buses
- Fusion Endurance: 130 AU
- Tunnel Drive Range: 6.0 light-years
- Crew: 260
Role & Performance
Heavy destroyer variant with extra armor and sustained gunnery capability. Used in fleet screens and brawls.
Armament
- 2 light/medium railguns
- 2 plasma turrets
- 6 VLS tubes
- 6 PD mounts
Defenses & Systems
- Reinforced shields and armor
- Redundant damage-control
Jangdao-class Corvette
Specifications
- Length: 118 meters
- Displacement: 14,800 metric tons
- Propulsion: Compact fusion drive with auxiliary RCS thrusters
- Fusion Endurance: 80 AU
- Tunnel Drive Range: 5.9 light-years
- Crew: 150
Role & Performance
Light corvette for patrol, escort, and customs enforcement. Often deployed in flotillas to screen convoys or hunt raiders.
Armament
- 1 light railgun
- 2 plasma mounts
- 4 VLS tubes
- 4 PD mounts
Defenses & Systems
- Frigate-grade shield emitter
- Light composites with spall liners
- Patrol sensors with EW/decoy support
Small Craft Complement
- 1 cutter
Anhui-class Transport
Specifications
- Length: 142 meters
- Displacement: 18,200 metric tons
- Propulsion: Twin fusion haulers with auxiliary drives
- Fusion Endurance: 100 AU
- Tunnel Drive Range: 6.0 light-years
- Crew: 120
- Cargo: 18,000 m³ (mixed containers / bulk)
Role & Performance
Medium transport for supplies, logistics, and troop lift. Backbone freighter for CSSF convoys in contested zones.
Defenses & Systems
- Light shield array
- Decoy pods
- Escort coordination datalink
Gondowana-class Assault Lander
Specifications
- Length: 65 meters
- Displacement: 6,200 metric tons
- Propulsion: Fusion/atmospheric hybrid thrusters
- Endurance: 40 AU (orbital transfer only)
- Tunnel Drive: None
- Crew: 10
- Capacity: 160 troops + light vehicles
Role & Performance
Dedicated assault lander for planetary entry and rapid deployment of infantry and vehicles under fire.
Armament
- 2 light plasma turrets
- Optional rocket pods
Defenses & Systems
- Atmospheric shield reinforcement
- Thermal baffles and drop armor
Yulu-class Combat Lander
Specifications
- Length: 42 meters
- Displacement: 2,600 metric tons
- Propulsion: Twin fusion dropship drives
- Endurance: 20 AU (orbital shuttle)
- Tunnel Drive: None
- Crew: 6
- Capacity: 48 troops / 2 APCs
Role & Performance
Compact combat lander for precision troop deployment, SAR missions, and rapid reinforcement.
Armament
- 2 chin-mounted plasma cannon
Defenses & Systems
- Reinforced reentry armor
- Flare/foil countermeasures
Wulan-class Gunship
Specifications
- Length: 32 meters
- Displacement: 1,100 metric tons
- Propulsion: Micro-fusion engines with VTOL thrusters
- Endurance: 18 AU (local ops only)
- Tunnel Drive: None
- Crew: 4
Role & Performance
Heavy gunship bridging strike craft and corvettes. Provides close support, orbital interdiction, and dense firepower in littoral zones.
Armament
- 2 dual coilgun turrets
- 2 plasma mounts
- Micro-missile racks
Defenses & Systems
- Gunship-grade shield bubble
- Composite armor plating
- Targeting pods and ground-assault sensors