Russian Federation Strategic Space Fleet

The Russian Federation Strategic Space Fleet blends endurance, armored resilience, and breakthrough firepower. Its Nakhimnova- and Palofax-class battlecruisers anchor task groups with heavy rail and missile salvos, while the Soyuza-class carriers field broad strike wings for corridor control. Cruisers like the Belarus, Mohotok, Ustinov, and Zhukova cover long-range patrol, missile-forward strike tactics, and hunter-killer roles, ensuring versatility in sustained operations. Destroyers such as the Kazop and Tritania expand the fleetโ€™s reach with pursuit, interception, and convoy-defense duties, while Simba-class escorts and Derzhavin patrol craft secure convoys and remote corridors. Korolev-class landers deploy troops directly into contested zones, supporting Russiaโ€™s doctrine of armored thrust and occupation. Collectively, the Federation projects a fleet built for attrition, breakthrough, and sustained defense across contested frontiers.

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CAPITAL WARSHIPS

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Nakhimnova-class Battlecruiser

Nakhimnova-class Battlecruiser

Nakhimnova-class Battlecruiser

Specifications

  • Length: 334 m
  • Displacement: 116,000 t
  • Propulsion: Twin fusion cores, vectored thrusters
  • Fusion Endurance: 505 AU
  • Tunnel Drive Range: 6.2 ly
  • Crew: ~810

Role & Performance

Sector-flag battlecruiser built to anchor line formations, manage task-force C2, and survive prolonged exchanges. Strong area-defense umbrella and robust damage-control architecture make it a dependable fleet core.

Armament

  • 2ร— heavy railgun turrets (fore/aft)
  • 2ร— plasma cannon batteries (beam/bolt selectable)
  • 24ร— VLS tubes (anti-ship, standoff, AMM mix)
  • 16ร— point-defense laser/coil mounts

Defenses & Systems

  • Reinforced multi-layer shields with sector boosting
  • Sloped composite armor with spaced-plate citadel
  • Command-grade quantum comms & battlespace AI
  • Full-spectrum EW/decoy suite

Small Craft Complement

  • 2ร— liaison cutters
  • 1ร— SAR shuttle

Palofax-class Battlecruiser

Palofax-class Battlecruiser

Palofax-class Battlecruiser

Specifications

  • Length: 326 m
  • Displacement: 111,000 t
  • Propulsion: Dual fusion plants, high-thrust verniers
  • Fusion Endurance: 495 AU
  • Tunnel Drive Range: 6.2 ly
  • Crew: ~770

Role & Performance

Breakthrough-capable capital platform designed to anchor assault groups and absorb counterfire. Heavy frontal armor favors bastion busting and push engagements.

Armament

  • 3ร— medium railgun turrets (2 fore, 1 dorsal)
  • 2ร— plasma/particle hybrid turrets
  • 20ร— VLS tubes (anti-ship/SEAD mix)
  • 14ร— PD mounts

Defenses & Systems

  • Fortified shield lattice with emergency overdraw
  • Compartmentalized armor belts and blast baffles
  • Assault-navigation suite for formation pushes
  • Hardened ECM and decoy dispensers

Small Craft Complement

  • 1ร— utility shuttle
  • 1ร— boarding cutter

Soyuza-class Strike Carrier

Soyuza-class Strike Carrier

Soyuza-class Strike Carrier

Specifications

  • Length: 422 m
  • Displacement: 146,000 t
  • Propulsion: Dual fusion cores + auxiliary turbine cluster
  • Fusion Endurance: 465 AU
  • Tunnel Drive Range: 6.1 ly
  • Crew: ~1,110 (+ ~380 air wing)

Role & Performance

Carrier leader for mixed wings of interceptors and strike craft. Provides overwatch, rapid sortie cycles, and mobile C2 for contested-corridor air superiority.

Armament

  • 2ร— medium plasma turrets (broadside)
  • 14ร— PD laser/coil batteries
  • 12ร— VLS tubes (AMM/defensive strike)

Defenses & Systems

  • Carrier-grade shield envelope with deck shutters
  • Hull shock-isolation for hangar survivability
  • Flight ops AI for sortie orchestration
  • EW blanket for screen integrity

Small Craft Complement

  • 60โ€“72 strike craft (fighters/interceptors/bombers)
  • 2ร— SAR shuttles
  • 2ร— combat landers

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CRUISERS

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Belarus-class Cruiser

Belarus-class Cruiser

Belarus-class Cruiser

Specifications

  • Length: 256 m
  • Displacement: 76,000 t
  • Fusion Endurance: 415 AU
  • Tunnel Drive Range: 6.2 ly
  • Crew: ~550

Role & Performance

Long-range escort cruiser with area-defense batteries and convoy command suites. Provides missile defense and extended patrol coverage during multi-system transits.

Armament

  • 2ร— medium railguns
  • 1ร— dorsal plasma turret
  • 16ร— VLS tubes (strike/AMM mix)
  • 12ร— PD mounts

Defenses & Systems

  • Area-defense shields with sector biasing
  • Long-baseline sensors & tracking arrays
  • EW and comms-relay integration

Small Craft Complement

  • 1ร— utility shuttle

Mohotok-class Cruiser

Mohotok-class Cruiser

Mohotok-class Cruiser

Specifications

  • Length: 252 m
  • Displacement: 74,000 t
  • Fusion Endurance: 388 AU
  • Tunnel Drive Range: 6.2 ly
  • Crew: ~530

Role & Performance

Strike cruiser with missile-forward doctrine, optimized for opening salvos and disruption of enemy screens. Frequently paired with destroyers for wolfpack tactics.

Armament

  • 1ร— bow-mounted medium railgun
  • 2ร— flank plasma turrets
  • 20ร— VLS tubes (heavy anti-ship focus)
  • 10ร— PD mounts

Defenses & Systems

  • Strike-optimized shield shaping
  • ECM/decoy suite for counterfire disruption
  • Fire-control AI for salvo timing & pattern prediction

Small Craft Complement

  • 1ร— service shuttle

Ustinov-class Cruiser

Ustinov-class Cruiser

Ustinov-class Cruiser

Specifications

  • Length: 248 m
  • Displacement: 72,000 t
  • Fusion Endurance: 398 AU
  • Tunnel Drive Range: 6.2 ly
  • Crew: ~515

Role & Performance

Multi-role cruiser built around sustained patrols, convoy command, and layered air-defense integration. A dependable long-haul escort across the Federationโ€™s frontier corridors.

Armament

  • 2ร— medium railguns
  • 12ร— VLS tubes
  • 12ร— PD mounts

Defenses & Systems

  • Escort-grade shield lattice
  • Redundant sensors & multi-band comms
  • Integrated logistics support suite

Small Craft Complement

  • 1ร— shuttle

Zhukova-class Cruiser

Zhukova-class Cruiser

Zhukova-class Cruiser

Specifications

  • Length: 262 m
  • Displacement: 79,000 t
  • Fusion Endurance: 408 AU
  • Tunnel Drive Range: 6.2 ly
  • Crew: ~565

Role & Performance

Hard-hitting cruiser optimized for sustained gunnery duels and outer-screen dominance. Commonly deployed as a hunter-killer leader for forward detachments operating in contested systems.

Armament

  • 3ร— medium railgun turrets
  • 8ร— VLS tubes
  • 10ร— PD mounts

Defenses & Systems

  • Reinforced shield nodes for close-range dueling
  • Composite armor belts
  • Predictive fire-control director

Small Craft Complement

  • 1ร— shuttle

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DESTROYERS

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Kazop-class Destroyer

Kazop-class Destroyer

Kazop-class Destroyer

Specifications

  • Length: 194 m
  • Displacement: 44,000 t
  • Fusion Endurance: 205 AU
  • Tunnel Drive Range: 6.1 ly
  • Crew: ~340

Role & Performance

Fast-attack destroyer designed for intercepts, pursuit actions, and rapid flanking strikes. Excels in timing pushes through contested corridors and harassing enemy screens.

Armament

  • 1ร— medium railgun
  • 2ร— light plasma turrets
  • 8ร— VLS tubes (ASh/AMM mix)
  • 8ร— PD mounts

Defenses & Systems

  • Light shield array with surge biasing
  • ECM/decoy package
  • High-thrust intercept assist suite

Tritania-class Destroyer

Tritania-class Destroyer

Tritania-class Destroyer

Specifications

  • Length: 200 m
  • Displacement: 45,500 t
  • Fusion Endurance: 215 AU
  • Tunnel Drive Range: 6.1 ly
  • Crew: ~350

Role & Performance

Escort destroyer emphasizing point-defense density and convoy protection. Designed for logistics shield duty and screen integration with carriers and cruisers.

Armament

  • 1ร— medium railgun
  • 1ร— plasma turret
  • 8ร— VLS tubes (AMM emphasis)
  • 10ร— PD mounts

Defenses & Systems

  • Escort-grade shields with layered overlap
  • Convoy-defense EW suite
  • Route-monitoring sensors

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ESCORTS & PATROL

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Simba-class Escort

Simba-class Escort

Simba-class Escort

Specifications

  • Length: 140 m
  • Displacement: 20,500 t
  • Fusion Endurance: 145 AU
  • Tunnel Drive Range: 6.0 ly
  • Crew: ~190

Role & Performance

Compact escort optimized for convoy defense, close-screen duties, and gap-filling. Provides rapid-response point defense and missile interception coverage.

Armament

  • 1ร— light rail/coil gun
  • 6ร— PD mounts
  • 4ร— VLS cells (AMM)

Defenses & Systems

  • Patrol/escort shield package
  • Short-range EW & decoys
  • Logistics-link node

Derzhavin-class Patrol Craft

Derzhavin-class Patrol Craft

Derzhavin-class Patrol Craft

Specifications

  • Length: 88 m
  • Displacement: 9,200 t
  • Fusion Endurance: 75 AU
  • Tunnel Drive Range: 6.0 ly
  • Crew: ~65

Role & Performance

Frontier patrol craft for customs interdiction, waystation security, and SAR handoff. Common along tunnel margins and remote transit routes.

Armament

  • 1ร— light coilgun
  • 4ร— PD mounts

Defenses & Systems

  • Patrol-grade shields
  • Inspection/smuggling scan suite
  • Rescue gear & compact med bay

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COMBAT LANDERS

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Korolev-class Combat Lander

Korolev-class Combat Lander

Korolev-class Combat Lander

Specifications

  • Length: 78 m
  • Displacement: ~6,300 t
  • Propulsion: Fusion sublight engines with VTOL thruster ring
  • Fusion Endurance: 20 AU (operational theater)
  • Tunnel Drive: None (carrier/transport deployed)
  • Crew: ~28 (+ platoon/company-sized detachment)

Role & Performance

Armored insertion craft for rapid deployment of ground forces into hostile zones. Designed for hot-zone insertions from carriers or assault ships, featuring rapid offload ramps, shock-resistant hull architecture, and overwatch hardpoints.

Armament

  • 2ร— chin plasma turrets (defensive)
  • 2ร— door gun mounts (modular)
  • Countermeasure launchers

Defenses & Systems

  • Directional shield nodes around troop bays
  • Armor baffles and internal spall liners
  • Terrain-following sensors with beacon homing

Small Craft Complement

  • N/A โ€” the lander itself is the deployed craft (carrier/assault-ship berthing required)