Federal Corvette

[Calrissian]

Agreed. No reason to get silly with it either. using old naval examples and whatnot.

Considering the post of the person this was in response to, yes it was. Who are you? The post police?

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Taranto, Pearl Harbour, the sinking of PoW & Repulse. OK single fighters didn't set off, but single hits were often enough and who's to say it couldn't happen with a lone arrival? There's not a 100% shoot-down rate of lone fighters by capital ships, else recon would have been problematic.

For destroyers and frigates (both bigger than corvettes) being single-shotted by fighters, see Falklands.

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The problem with this kind of analogy is you're comparing apples with oranges. Swordfish and Albacores didn't have to sail up to their targets and there were no flying battleships.

Also, role is important. A Lancaster was much bigger and more expensive than a Me-109, but who do you fancy in a one on one?

Did you miss my reference to the AEGIS cruiser? Perhaps you should look that up. The statements I responded to by another made the original comparison to WWII. Perhaps you should read that again as well.

 

[Gryphorim]

I'd love the Fed Corvette to be able to fit 2 Huge and 4 Large hardpoints, evenly split between Dorsal and Ventral surfaces, and for huge turreted weapons (and more huge weapon options in general) to be a thing in the update it arrives in. Other than that, I'd say fixed equipment on par with Anaconda, but FAR less cargo space, and maneuverability closer to a python.

 

[Ralph Vargr]

A Fletcher-class destroyer (the iconic DD) for the Feds would be nice. An AEGIS 2 is way too OP. An OH Perry might be the outer limit.

Elvis help you if a Nimitz (with escorts, and an Iowa BB), or a Kirov shows up...

See: Harpoon.

 

[Aleksej]

I'd love the Fed Corvette to be able to fit 2 Huge and 4 Large hardpoints, evenly split between Dorsal and Ventral surfaces, and for huge turreted weapons (and more huge weapon options in general) to be a thing in the update it arrives in. Other than that, I'd say fixed equipment on par with Anaconda, but FAR less cargo space, and maneuverability closer to a python.

2 huge and 4 large hardpoints is way too much. I think it is going to have size 9 power plant with A9 500M Cr, size 9 power distributor with A9 for 85M Cr. So I would expect 1 huge and 4 or 5 large.

The way the ships are designed it probably cannot have less cargo space then Anaconda, and I would expect far more. I would expect it to have size 8 shields, which would require size 8 internal compartment - 256t, I cannot imagine this ship without SCBs, so I would expect one or two size 7 compartments, two or three size 6 compartments and this will already give you around 500-750t of cargo capacity.

 

[Bazorlag]

2 huge and 4 large hardpoints is way too much. I think it is going to have size 9 power plant with A9 500M Cr, size 9 power distributor with A9 for 85M Cr. So I would expect 1 huge and 4 or 5 large.

The way the ships are designed it probably cannot have less cargo space then Anaconda, and I would expect far more. I would expect it to have size 8 shields, which would require size 8 internal compartment - 256t, I cannot imagine this ship without SCBs, so I would expect one or two size 7 compartments, two or three size 6 compartments and this will already give you around 500-750t of cargo capacity.

Orca already has limited slots (cargo or hull reinforcement only) and there is no particular reason one could not have internal slots that have "-cargo" tag. I honestly want it to be a combat ship and not a bulk hauler.

 

[emacinnes]

2 huge and 4 large hardpoints is way too much. I think it is going to have size 9 power plant with A9 500M Cr, size 9 power distributor with A9 for 85M Cr. So I would expect 1 huge and 4 or 5 large.

The way the ships are designed it probably cannot have less cargo space then Anaconda, and I would expect far more. I would expect it to have size 8 shields, which would require size 8 internal compartment - 256t, I cannot imagine this ship without SCBs, so I would expect one or two size 7 compartments, two or three size 6 compartments and this will already give you around 500-750t of cargo capacity.

So, basically, 400,000,000 credits for the base ship, and we should all start saving now for the 2 billion required to outfit it

 

[Skeloton]

Orca already has limited slots (cargo or hull reinforcement only) and there is no particular reason one could not have internal slots that have "-cargo" tag. I honestly want it to be a combat ship and not a bulk hauler.

Which would make sense considering the Military nature of the Federation. Plus we have the Dropship for hauling.

 

[Aleksej]

So, basically, 400,000,000 credits for the base ship, and we should all start saving now for the 2 billion required to outfit it

Well, I am expecting around 300M Cr for a base ship and 2-3b Cr for the ship, and I would expect that the rank of Admiral will be required as well to buy it.

That is what I was doing during 1.2 - earning Cr for the Corvette or Cutter.

Orca already has limited slots (cargo or hull reinforcement only) and there is no particular reason one could not have internal slots that have "-cargo" tag. I honestly want it to be a combat ship and not a bulk hauler.

Never had Orca. Well, they need to do something otherwise it is highly likely that we will have the same situation with Corvette and Panther Clipper as we have now with Anaconda and T9, i.e. Anaconda, which is a multi-role ship is better in trading than a dedicated trader. However, in this case I would expect all other ships overhauled the similar way as Orca, but then the question is whether it is possible to do this with traders.

 

[Calrissian]

I'd love the Fed Corvette to be able to fit 2 Huge and 4 Large hardpoints, evenly split between Dorsal and Ventral surfaces, and for huge turreted weapons (and more huge weapon options in general) to be a thing in the update it arrives in. Other than that, I'd say fixed equipment on par with Anaconda, but FAR less cargo space, and maneuverability closer to a python.

That seems like a bit much to be but being a corvette, fixed frontal weapons would be a no no. I'm betting that it will be too big to dock inside stations but will have a hanger bay for a medium ship.

That's given if it's sort of shaped like a Star Destroyer.

 

[Rall]

I'm not ruling out a new hard point class above huge, fits specialist turret mounts, broadside cannon, railguns, PA's etc.

 

[Trinity Star]

How will it dock with spaceports? It seems to be much larger than a T9 which barely fits through the letterbox.

 

[Han Brannigan]

I think it will be smaller ( and slightly cheaper ) then a Conda. It will outdo the Conda in battle ( because of better maneuverability) and be able to carry about as many small(ish) ships but have less Cargo capacity. Thats just a guess though.

 

[Rall]

How will it dock with spaceports? It seems to be much larger than a T9 which barely fits through the letterbox.

That's can be easily delt with buy following correct docking procedure and MOAR BOOSTERS!

 

[Calrissian]

How will it dock with spaceports? It seems to be much larger than a T9 which barely fits through the letterbox.

That's what I'm saying.

 

[Aleksej]

How will it dock with spaceports? It seems to be much larger than a T9 which barely fits through the letterbox.

You forget that there is another ship larger than a T9 that should be capable of docking inside the space ports and it is a Panther Clipper so there is still some space left for larger ships than a T9.

I think it will be smaller ( and slightly cheaper ) then a Conda. It will outdo the Conda in battle ( because of better maneuverability) and be able to carry about as many small(ish) ships but have less Cargo capacity. Thats just a guess though.

I doubt that the largest playable Federation ship is going to be smaller than Anaconda. I would expect it to be of either similar size or slightly larger, so that it would still be able to fit on the large landing pads.

 

[fademist]

You forget that there is another ship larger than a T9 that should be capable of docking inside the space ports and it is a Panther Clipper so there is still some space left for larger ships than a T9.



I doubt that the largest playable Federation ship is going to be smaller than Anaconda. I would expect it to be of either similar size or slightly larger, so that it would still be able to fit on the large landing pads.

im going to guess that the price will be the start of many heart attacks among the players when they see it ;p

 

[Han Brannigan]

I doubt that the largest playable Federation ship is going to be smaller than Anaconda.

Why? The annaconda is used as a cruiser in certain navies ( a class generally much bigger then a Corvette ) + it would not make a lot of sense to me to make the biggest ( and lets face it just this attribute will mean many will want to play it ) ship a ship for faction assoc players...

 

[Aleksej]

Why? The annaconda is used as a cruiser in certain navies ( a class generally much bigger then a Corvette ) + it would not make a lot of sense to me to make the biggest ( and lets face it just this attribute will mean many will want to play it ) ship a ship for faction assoc players...

A Python is also used as a cruiser according to its description. So does it mean that a Corvette is going to be smaller than a Python as well?

 

[IronKite]

You forget that there is another ship larger than a T9 that should be capable of docking inside the space ports and it is a Panther Clipper so there is still some space left for larger ships than a T9.

And there is some place for enlarging docking ports and landing pads. Not to mention scaling up the size of stations themselves

 

[Han Brannigan]

A Python is also used as a cruiser according to its description.

Another classic design that has survived the centuries. The first vessel was constructed in 2700 by Whatt and Pritney Ship Constructions. With the demise of the company and after various mergers and takeovers the ship design is now owned by Faulcon deLacy. The ship remains the slow and sturdy craft it was originally famous for and some smaller navies still use this class as a patrol cruiser (although tiny compared to the Imperial Interdictors and Federal Battle cruisers).

The Anaconda is the pride of Faulcon deLacy's ship yards. The design was first manufactured in 2856 by RimLiner Galactic. After numerous mergers the template was eventually owned by Faulcon deLacy, who have made only minor changes to the classic design. The Anaconda is a versatile craft that can transport large cargos as well as pack a decent punch. Some smaller navies use the Anaconda in the light cruiser and frigate roles. The Anaconda can also be upgraded with a docking bay allowing small fighters up to Sidewinder size to be carried and launched.

Can you see how the latter description omitts the words tiny and patrol cruiser ( which is Navy alternative for Corvette ) but uses the terms light cruiser and frigate ( which both are bigger then corvettes ).
Also the more important point imo is:

it would not make a lot of sense to me to make the biggest ( and lets face it just this attribute will mean many will want to play it ) ship a ship for faction assoc players...