Sky Raider's Designs
Class: Alpha
Type: Cruiser
Drives: 4 gravitec enhanced fusion reactors
Weapons: 8 heavy lpa's
4 medium lpa's
4 standard particle cannons
8 mkII interceptors
2 fusion missile launchers
Multiple AA guns
12 Thunderbolts
Armor: 6-8 metered armored hull
Length: 1,159 meters
Crew: 180
Troop: 80
History: with the Hyperion reaching the end of its service life,
EF wanted a newer cruiser with relative size and firepower. The
sole purpose of the ship was to escort larger vessels such as the
Omega and Warlock classes. In 2272, the Alpha class cruiser began
production.
Class Notes: Based heavily on the proven Omega design, the Alpha
is slightly smaller than the Hyperion, but has greater speed and
artificial gravity. The shape of the ship allows for quick and
easy construction, a valuable asset for any ship. It was given
lpa's because the weapons allow for a greater variety of attack
and defensive capabilities. The hull is of standard armor as
plasteel is more expensive and takes longer to make. The Alpha is
not designed to engage the heavy ships of an opposing fleet.
Instead, their role is to attack medium sized ships (such as the
Vorchan) and corvettes. This allows the heavier ships to
concentrate on the bigger ships posing the greater threat.
