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Feline announces design process for the Proteus Class Vessel

Feline
21-10-2003, 01:07
Semi IC, Semi OOC: We're looking for design partners. Most of the systems will be between 2030-2040, but some will go as low as 2003 (Systems like those that have reached about as high as they will go) and as high as 2050.

We reserve the exclusive right to accept or reject any petitions for participation in the process. All participants will be granted production rights.

We would also like someone skilled in 3D Computer Graphics, to create pictures of the Proteus.

Design Breif: Proteus Class

IC:

Namesake

Proteus, an Ancient Greek diety whose powers were related to the sea, although should not be confused with Poseiden, the god of the sea. He also had the abilty to disquise himself as whatever he wished, and was omniscient. A fitting name for a vessel capable of disguising its sonar signature and designed primarily for intelligence gathering.

Click below for more information on Proteus.

http://homepage.mac.com/cparada/GML/Proteus2.html

Type of Vessel

Submersible Vessel, equally capable above and below water.

Mission

Primary: Intelligence Gathering
Secondary: Light Combat, Scientific Duties

Please note these are for the Feline Navy. You may make the mission whatever you wish.

Length

Not to exceed 110 Meters

Displacement

Not to exceed 6,500 Metric Tons above water, and 7,000 Below. This will be accomplished by lightweight, yet strong next-generation materials already common in the Feline Fleet.

Crew

Not to exceed 60. This will be accomplished by heavy automation.

Diving Depth
In excess of 700 Meters. This will be accomplished by lightweight, yet strong next-generation materials already common in the Feline Fleet.

Armament

Must have at least one rail gun for surface use that pops out of the hull. Must have at least two forward plasma-based torpedo tubes, and at least one rear. Pop-out laser emitters are not a requirement, despite the sucess they have shown in destroying other submarines that are travelling at slow speeds or still. This is due to the special hull shape required to meet other requirements. However, if a way is found to integrate this weapons system in, it would be excellent.

Integration of V.S.S. Technology

Must integrate the new Variable Sonar Signature technology. This allows it to set, to a certain degree, how it appears on sonar scans. Through classified means, it will direct sonar scans into the V.S.S. bay, where they will be altered before exiting the V.S.S. Bay. For a ship to integrate V.S.S. Technology, it must be cylinder shaped, with an open area running through the middle (The middle area is known as the V.S.S. Bay) . The V.S.S will allow it to conceal its sonar signiture as an aquatic lifeform, a ship of some other nation, or (during periods of heavy currents and ocean waves) sometimes naturally occurring water patterns.

Other Low-Observation Technology

To foil magnetic based submarine detection technology, the outer hull must not have any magnetic materials whatsoever in it. It also must have quiet waterjet engines.

Sensors

Must integrate the following forms of sensors:

*Sonar
*Radar for surface use
*Quantum Pingers (Send out particles packaged in magnetic fields generated by an electromagnet (so it will not always generate an electromagnetic field) an object to jet a very detailed picture. The magnetic field is disrupted upon impact, and the particles are tracked as they bounce way by Sonar.)
*Ability to launch robotic scientific vehicles

Auxillary Craft

Must be able to hold at least one small scientific study submersible. (OOC: More advanced vessels along the lines of of the real world Alvin submarine.)

Power Plant

Must use Quantum Reactor Technology. Quantum reactors are unique to Feline and a few nations they have sold to. They directly extract the forces that hold atoms together and use them to generate electricity. (OOC: Entirely an IC technology, of course.)

Computer

Must use a Quantum Computer for its core computer system.

Top Speed

At least 92 KPH Top Speed, with a silent running speed of at least 60 KPH. This will be accomplished using water jet engines.

Design Partners

Feline
Phyrric
Scandavian States?
Valonia
Agrigento
21-10-2003, 01:16
ooc: just to mention that you are far from the only person on NS to use Quantum reactors.
Feline
21-10-2003, 01:28
OOC: Quantum reactors of this type, that extract the strong nuclear force from atoms?

I remember selling the technology, for exclusive use within their nations, to about four nations if I remember correctly a while ago.
Agrigento
21-10-2003, 01:33
OOC: Quantum reactors of this type, that extract the strong nuclear force from atoms?

I remember selling the technology, for exclusive use within their nations, to about four nations if I remember correctly a while ago.

ooc: Eh, well I'm just saying its better not to assume that your the only one, with so many people here on NS.
Feline
21-10-2003, 01:39
OOC: Okay, but we are the only one who we have met other than the ones we sold it to that uses it. And not that all nations abide by this, but we copyrighted it on Page 5 of Camdean's copyright thread a while back.

IC:

Would you like to participate in the design process?
Agrigento
21-10-2003, 01:49
sorry, I stick close to modern tech.
Feline
21-10-2003, 01:57
OOC: Okay. Too bad.
Feline
21-10-2003, 02:38
bump
Feline
21-10-2003, 03:19
bump
Phyrric
21-10-2003, 03:34
The Nation of Phyrric with its high budget on Naval warfare and tactics offer to assist in the development of this carft.

We offer services in the area of sensory technologies, stealth, and VSS. Enhanced sonar is nothing new to the Phyrric Royal Navy and is highly sophisticated with newer developments in the making at PNL.

A cooperative effort between our two nations will make this design a reality and effective for those involved.
Feline
21-10-2003, 03:36
Phyrric, you are accepted. Welcome aboard. Send however many researchers and however much money you are willing to donate to the project to Feline, where we will ship them to our naval labratories.
Phyrric
21-10-2003, 03:47
A team of 15 developers and technicians, along with a 2 billion amc check, are enroute to Feline with the latest tech manuals and prints from PNL on encrypted disks. ETA 1 day for delivery and 1 day for download.
Feline
21-10-2003, 20:52
Excellent. We are still looking for more partners!
Scandavian States
21-10-2003, 21:16
We can help you develop your above surface weapon, unfortunately it is a Guass "rifle" not a railgun. We have three different models, so we need to know if your primary concern is distance or hitting power or a mix of both. We also have lasers of varying sizes and power, so we can help you there too.
Feline
21-10-2003, 21:25
We already have this technology developed and perfected (all except the V.S.S., which is new). This will actually be a relatively conventional vessel for us, other than the V.S.S. and the hullframe. You are still welcome to join the project.
21-10-2003, 21:33
Valonia would be interested in the civilian applications of this project. We're a small nation so our role would probably be that of a subcontractor. We do however have a very large IT industry, and large domestic deposits of semi-precious metals.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-10/422816/valosmall.gif
Canaris Insid
Prime Minister
Democratic Islands of Valonia (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1750111)
Feline
21-10-2003, 21:40
We are curious as to what you mean of civilian applications of this project. If you have found one, we would be very interested in hearing it.

And if you would like to join, welcome aboard! We'll work out all the details once we get around ten nations on the project. (If anyone has a problem with a figure of approximately ten nations, just ask.)
21-10-2003, 22:41
We are curious as to what you mean of civilian applications of this project. If you have found one, we would be very interested in hearing it.

And if you would like to join, welcome aboard! We'll work out all the details once we get around ten nations on the project. (If anyone has a problem with a figure of approximately ten nations, just ask.)

Valonia is in the process of large scale colonization of the seabed around our Islands. We believe a vessel like this, and the technology behind it would be extremely useful in exploring the ocean floor.

The search for precious metals, oil, natural gas and so on is extremely timeconsuming, expensive and inaccurate with surface vessels. We believe the Proteus could change all that.

Furthermore, we are intrigued by the prospects of the VSS technology. We would be interested in using it to help study whales and other marine life around the Valonian islands.

As you can see, there are plenty of non-military uses for Proteus. Perhaps we could develop a model that can be used for civilian purposes in times of peace, and converted to a military version in times of war.
Feline
21-10-2003, 22:52
Ah. We believed you were referring to the V.S.S. exclusively, and we had not thought of these applications for the V.S.S. A version for civilian uses could be explored, and perhaps a smaller submarine, using the V.S.S. technology, could be used for marine biology and oceanography studies.

Welcome aboard.
22-10-2003, 00:45
Excellent!. We're looking forward to this project. We'll send a delegation of representatives from the various ministries involved and local industries.

Please accept a preliminary contribution of 2.0 Billion VBP. Valonia can supply vast quantities of certain raw materials and electronic components as well should the need arise.
Feline
22-10-2003, 01:33
bump
Feline
22-10-2003, 03:05
bump
22-10-2003, 12:26
And bump once again
Feline
22-10-2003, 20:52
Bump
Feline
22-10-2003, 22:44
bump
Feline
24-10-2003, 01:53
bump
Feline
24-10-2003, 22:56
bump
Feline
25-10-2003, 16:55
bump
Feline
25-10-2003, 23:57
bump
Feline
26-10-2003, 19:46
bump
Der Angst
26-10-2003, 21:11
Ten bumps, one after another...

and you still didnĀ“t realise that no one is interested?

You really need attention, don`t you? *pets Feline*
Feline
27-10-2003, 00:34
Bump with V.S.S. Enabled (A.K.A. Stealth Bump), in defiance of Der Angst:

We are looking to have around ten design partners for the Proteus, and we need someone skilled in 3-D graphics to create pictures.
Feline
27-10-2003, 22:52
bump
Feline
10-11-2003, 18:21
bump
Feline
11-11-2003, 15:14
bump
Feline
13-11-2003, 01:16
And another BUMP
Feline
13-11-2003, 22:04
bump
Feline
15-11-2003, 14:43
bump
Eris Kallisti
17-11-2003, 10:53
((OOC: I'm decent with graphics, though not 3D ones, and my nation is an odd mix of modern/future/fanstasy tech.... but..... I'd love to be involved where I can be))

The Empire of Eris Kallisti is interested in this matter, as we have a large navy, and are always looking to explore new options. Perhaps you'd like some of our scientists to help out a little? we might bring a differant perspective to things.

http://www.cybersluagh.com/ErisKallisti/niastarr.jpg
Nia Starr, KSC
Head Assistant to Chaos
The Empire of Eris Kallisti (http://www.cybersluagh.com/ErisKallisti)
Feline
19-11-2003, 04:46
Welcome to the design team, Eris Kallisti.
Feline
13-03-2004, 02:38
bvmp
Feline
14-03-2004, 14:55
bvmp
Feline
05-04-2004, 16:53
I'm going to begin the process now. Go to http://s6.invisionfree.com/Proteus_Class_Design/

and register.