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[OOC: Please do a bit of roleplay, even if it's "my navy would like to order." Thanks. Also, all prices are in U.S. dollars. In addition, please do your own math.

Before I approve/deny an order, I check ThirdGeek (http://nseconomy.thirdgeek.com/) to see if your country has the money in your budget. I presume a budgetary limit of one third of your total defense budget before I decide to approve/deny an order. I would prefer that you propose a payment plan when you order if you don't have enough money in your budget to cover what you want to spend, but if you make an effort at realism, I will work to accomodate you.

Since ThirdGeek does not work with countries in regions of 100-plus nations, I use Thrace-Tailteann (http://members.fortunecity.com/thracetailteann/html/gnp.html). If you use a different calculator, please notify me ahead of time.]

The Portland Iron Works was established to provide a military storefront presence for the Incorporated States of Sarzonia. Our goal is to provide you with the best protected and highest quality ships on the oceans today. You may also check out our satellite location at the International Mall (http://s6.invisionfree.com/International_Mall/index.php?showforum=123)!

Since our humble beginnings with four available ship types and no unique weapons systems, we have undergone tremendous growth recently. With our recent acquisition of the Wilmington Shipyard Corporation, we now offer well over 50 individual ship classes and several naval packages to serve our customers more effectively. In addition, we now have weapons sytems for sale. Included among those weapons systems are two torpedoes and a SAM of Sarzonian design. From fleet carriers to superdreadnaughts, supercruisers to support vessels to weapons systems, we have an offering for you.

If you would like to purchase production rights to any ships or weapons systems, please sign this contract (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=6698843&postcount=13). [OOC: Essentially, a post or a TG indicating that you agree to the contract as written will suffice as "signing" it. If you want to negotiate terms, please TG me or post on this thread. Thanks.]

If you would like to equip your aircraft carriers with aircraft, feel free to contact our sister company, Avalon Aerospace Corporation (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=365142). Prices for our aircraft carriers and naval packages that include aircraft carriers do not include aircraft, though we can accomodate you with fighters from Avalon if you choose.

Major Surface Combatants
Greenmanbry-class Trimaran battle carrier
Dimensions: Length 983 m; Beam 322 m; Draught 26 m
Displacement: 1.72 million tonnes full load
Propulsion: Eight Pebblebed nuclear reactors; 350,000 shp; 31 knots maximum speed;
Complement: 7,200 officers and men
Aircraft: 160 fighters/bombers able to take off from two full-sized runways sloped with a 10 degree angle; 10 large attack helicopters
Armament: 6 x 24 inch Electro/Chemical guns in two triple turrets in A & B positions; 20 x 20 mm AA cannon in twin turrets mounted port and starboard; 10 x 35mm Millennium Gun CIWS mounted port and starboard; 4 x Mk. 41 VLS launchers; 8 x 48 cell Harpoon-equivalent missile launchers; 6 x 48 cell Tomahawk-equivalent launchers
Armour: 8.5 inch titanium/steel composite (titanium, vadium, and aluminum, along with steel and kevlar) in Trimaran-hulled design, including ballistic ceramics, hardened crossbeams installed across the bulkheads, and void spaces for greater protection of sensitive areas.
Price: $65 billion
Running costs: $2.2 billion per year.

The Greenmanbry-class battle carrier was designed at the request of the government of the Dominion of Greenmanbry to fulfill their stated need for a battlecarrier capable of launching aircraft from two full runways, from which it can launch a full 160 fighters or fighter/bombers. The vessel's features include a Trimaran-hull to increase seaworthiness and protection against attack. In addition, its six 24 inch electro/chemical cannons provide a modern platform to launch ordnance quickly and project an intimidating display of power whenever it's required.

Calypso-class Dreadnaught
Trimaran Battleship
(Jointly offered by Hybalt Industries and the Portland Iron Works).
Power Plant: 8 Nuclear Reactors/Steam Turbine System, 4 shafts
Displacement: 1,125,000 tons full load
Length: 1020 meters
Beam: 185 meters
Speed: 35 knots
Draft: 14 meters
Range: Limited only by Supplies and Nuclear Fuel
Crew: 5,300
Armor: 800-1200mm Titanium Composite, Layered Kinetic-Reducing Ceramic Plates
Aircraft: 10 large helicopters w/ extensive hanger and helipad
Armament: 1 20” aft Electro/Thermal Kinetic rail gun, 6 25” Electro/Thermal naval guns (2 triple turrets in fore), 12 6” guns (10 twin turrets), 20 2” guns (15 twin turrets), 30 0.5” AA guns, 8 42-Cell VLS (168 SAM/SSM Missiles), 6 Quad Canisters MK 41 Vertical Launching Systems (48 cells each), 16 GR-25 CIWS Systems
Torpedoes: 10 GAST torpedo shafts (2 on front and back, 3 each broadside), SDAD anti-submarine system
Sensors: PAAMS (Long Range Radar, Multi-Function Radar), GS44 Short Range Surface Search/Tracking, G04 Navigation, GN-20 bow-mounted sonar, G23 Close Engagement Control, GS39 Gunfire Control, GN-2E 3D radar
Electronic Warfare: 12 GE-2 Chaff/Flare Dispensers, "Apollo" ECM/ESM suite, Ultra-Sonic Sonar Jamming
Countermeasures: ARAD system (anti-missile), NESS (anti-missile), TDASW suite (anti-torpedo), 8 GE-2 Chaff/Flare Dispensers, G-56 Long Range Surface Tracking
PRICE: $175 billion.
Calypso-class railgun (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/msarzo/railgun.gif)

Vanguard-class Trimaran hulled guided missile Heavy Strike Ship (HSGN)
Length: 823 m; Width: 237 m; Draught: 17 m
Displacement: 1 million tonnes full load
Armament: 3 x 24 in/62 calibre (609.6 mm) Electro Chemical guns in triple turret (A position); 10 x 8 in (203 mm) guns in twin turrets (four each port and starboard, one each fore and aft); 4 x 96 cell VLS; 16 x 20 mm AA guns; 2 x 32 cell ‘Pelican’ anti-ship missiles; 2 x 16 ‘Scourge’ anti-ship missiles; 6 x 48 cell "Yellow Jacket" mini-AA missile launchers (one fore, one aft, two port, two starboard); 20 x 30 mm AA guns; 4 x CIWS mounts
Armour: Titanium-steel composite, 1000-1400 mm
Propulsion: 8 nuclear reactors, 4 shafts.
Speed: 36 knots
Complement: 3,900
Aircraft: Compartments for 4 helicopters.
Price: $150 billion
The Vanguard-class heavy strike ship is the first Trimaran-hulled warship designed solely by the Portland Iron Works. It is designed to allow countries to deal a nasty blow with coastal bombardments and is more than a match for most monohulled vessels. It is not designed to take on the powerful superdreadnaughts, but it can destroy entire carrier battlegroups with the devastating Scourge missile.

Freedom-Class Trimaran Pocket Super-Dreadnaught – Export Version (http://img48.exs.cx/img48/3655/FreedomClassExportVersion.gif)
Length: 743m
Beam: 265m
Draught: 24m
Crew:: 3,600 Naval; 120 Flag; 600 marines
Displacement: 1,112,497 tonnes (full load)
Speed:: 34knts (cruise) 37knts (max)
Range: Limited only by state of nuclear fuel and consumables
Armament: 9x 30” ETC Naval Cannon (A, B, X and Y positions in triple turrets); 8x 8” Naval Railguns (port / starboard on outrigger hulls, for and aft in dual turrets); 48x 6” ETC Naval Cannon (amidships; port / starboard in double turrets); 12x 3” Naval Autocannon (conning towers in single turrets); 20x Testudo CIWS; 2x 128cell Ballista VLS (forecastle, conning tower; SAM (tactical length); Javelin; 512 missiles); 1x 512cell Ballista VLS (amidships; SSM (tactical length); Lance; 1024 missiles); 1x 96cell Ballista VLS (amidships; LoRSOM (Strategic length); Battleaxe; 192 missiles); 4x 512cell Ballista VLS (amidships; AMM (sub-tactical length); discus; 4096 missiles); 30x 30mm cannon; 60x 12.7mm machineguns
Armour: Titanium and ballistic ceramics. Main side belt: 900mm – 1100mm; deck armor: 800mm; main turret faceplates 1200mm; main turret sides 1000mm; secondary turrets 950mm; superstructure 800mm; bulkheads 900mm
Helicopters: 12 ASW; 12 EAW / AWACs
Air Search Radar: GO-82 C ‘Causa’ Active / Passive Phased Array
Surface Search Radar: GO-82 D ‘Causa’ Active / Passive Phased Array
Fire Control Radar: GO-83 B ‘Simplex Mk II’ Phased Array
ASW Sonar: GO-87 DETAR phased Sonar and towed Sonar array (active / passive)
Propulsion: Eight GNO-05 Nuclear Engines, two per shaft, each with two five bladed propellers
Running Costs: $725,000,000 per year
Cost: $125 billion

Valiant-class Trimaran super carrier
Dimensions:
Length: 502 m; Beam: 178 m; Draught: 18 m
Displacement: 374,000 tons light; 402,000 tons full
Aircraft: Space for 185 fighters or 140 fighter/bombers and 10 helicopters.
Complement: 13,090 including air crew
Armament: 4 x 96 cell VLS; 12 x 35 mm Millennium Gun CIWS; 8 x ‘Yellow Jacket’ mini-SAMs.
Protection: 254-305 mm advanced steel composite featuring aluminum, titanium, ballistic ceramics, and kevlar. Double bottomed hull and reinforced keel along with void spaces to provide additional protection against submerged threats. Hardened crossbeams installed across bulkheads. Additional protection over key systems provided by outriggers.
Propulsion: Eight Pebblebead nuclear reactors; four shafts; waterjet propulsion system.
Speed: 32 knots normal maximum; 36 knots short range all out sprint; 29 knots cruise
Range: Limited only by nuclear fuel and consumables. Able to carry up to nine months of supplies and stores for sea and air crews.
Countermeasures: Six towed arrays; four anti-missile and six ASW decoys. Anti-jamming measures designed to anticipate attempts to jam communications and prevent attempts. Command center allows the Valiant to serve as a fleet flagship for up to 100 ships.
Price: $75 billion
Running Costs: $3.5 billion per year

SPECIFICATIONS:
Constellation-class dreadnaught (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=391953)
Displacement: 344,000 tonnes full load
Length: 523 m; Beam: 146 m; Draught: 13.6 m
Armament: 10 x 22 inch electro-thermal chemical cannons mounted in two triple turrets in A and X positions and double turrets mounted in B and Y positions
6 x 6" naval railguns mounted on the outriggers (three each port and starboard). Railgun power comes from compulsators which distribute power feed from the central power system;
12 x 5" guns mounted in four double turrets port and starboard and two each bow and stern;
6 x 35 mm Millennium Gun CIWS system;
6 x "Yellow Jacket" mini SAM launchers;
4 'Silver' anti-ship and ASuW torpedo launchers linked to upgraded Mk 116 ASWCS system for enhanced target recognition and acquisition (two installed belowships and two available to launch from VLS)
4 anti-submarine rocket launchers for Mk 46 ASuW equivalent missile launchers
Armour: 900-1200 mm reinforced titanium/steel/aluminum composite above waterline; hull bottom reinforced with hardened crossbeams installed across bulkheads. Ballistic ceramics provide additional protection in key areas including engines and weapons magazines.
Propulsion: Six Pebblebed nuclear reactors; six shafts.
Speed: 35 knots full (emergency only and only after reactors have been running for a while); 32 knots full speed under normal conditions; 28 knots cruising.
Aircraft: Heliopad with space for up to 10 ASuW helicopters. Carries four as standard complement.
Crew: 2,900 sailors and officers; 500 marines
Price: $12 billion
Running Costs: $400 million per year.

Zeppelin-class BBGN (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=8277896#post8277896)
The Zeppelin-class or Pact-class (RSIN name) BBGN is the most powerful monohulled battleship afloat. Its nine 24 inch ETC guns are a devastating weapon against ship and shore and are a fearsome opponent for just about any navy.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Publius-class battle carrier (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=391955)
Dimensions: Length 289 m; Beam 78 m; Draught 14 m
Displacement: 209,450 tonnes full load
Propulsion: Four nuclear reactors; four shafts; 225,000 shp.
Speed: 24 knots cruise; 31 knots maximum.
Complement: 3,400 officers and men
Aircraft: 40 fighters, including 20 SZ-1 Vulture-equivalent strike fighters and 20 SZ-2 Albatross-equivalent air-to-air fighters. Space is also included for five cargo/attack helicopters
Armament: 6 x 20 inch (560 mm) Electro/Chemical guns in two triple turrets in A & B positions; 12 x 6 inch (153 mm) guns mounted port and starboard; 20 x 20 mm AA cannon in twin turrets mounted port and starboard; 10 x Millennium Gun CIWS mounted port and starboard; 6 x Mk. 50 VLS launchers; 4 x 48 cell Harpoon-equivalent missile launchers; 2 x 48 cell Tomahawk-equivalent launchers
Armour: 15.5 inch composite with steel, nickel, aluminum and ballistic ceramics. Hardened crossbeams have been installed across the bulkheads to strengthen the ship's superstructure. Double bottomed hulls including ballast composites and void spaces provide greater protection of sensitive areas.
Price: $30 billion
Annual Running Cost: $1.05 billion

SPECIFICATIONS:
Capital-class Trimaran nuclear powered guided missile battleship (BBGN)
Displacement: 166,850 tonnes light; 197,530 tonnes full
Dimensions: Length 413 m Beam 139 m; Draught 15 m
Armor: Titanium/steel composites: Deck 720 mm; Main side belt 840 mm; Turret faceplates 1,050 mm; Turret sides 910 mm; Secondary turrets 825 mm; Superstructure 670 mm; Bulkheads 750 mm
Armament: 14 x 20 inch electro-thermal chemical guns (quadruple turrets in A and Y positions; triple turrets in B and X positions); 16 x 127 mm guns (six twin port and starboard; two each fore and aft); 12 x 32 cell Mk. 48 VLS batteries; 8 x “Scourge” missile launchers; 20 x 20 mm AA guns port and starboard;16 x 48 cell “Yellow Jacket” CIWS mounts
Propulsion: 4 nuclear reactors, 4 shafts; 425,000 ship; 34 knots
Complement: 2,400
Range: Limited only by nuclear fuel and consumables
Price: $9.5 billion
Running Cost: $325 million per year

SPECIFICATIONS:
Casterbridge-class Trimaran supercruiser (CBN)
Length 224 m; Beam 68 m; Draught 16 m
Displacement: 125,400 tons full load
Propulsion: 4 Gk-4 nuclear reactors (provided by Hybalt Defense Industries), 4 shafts
Speed: 38 knots
Complement: 1,400 officers and men
Armament: 9 x 11 inch Electro Chemical guns in three triple turrets (A, B and Y positions); 14 x 5 inch guns in twin turrets (three each port and starboard, one aft in X position); 6 x "Yellow Jacket" CIWS mounts; 4 x 32 cell "Scourge" missile mounts; 8 x 48 Mk 48 equivalent VLS mounts; 6 x 8 inch railgun mounts on outriggers
Protection: 600-1,000 mm titanium composite armour; kinetic reducing ceramic plates (provided by Hybalt Defense Industries)
Price: $7.5 billion

SPECIFICATIONS:
Nanticoke-class heavy carrier (CVAN)
Dimensions: 349 m length; 99 m width; 24 m draught
Displacement: 134,500 tonnes light; 152,000 tonnes full
Range: Limited only by nuclear fuel
Propulsion: 2 nuclear reactors; 4 shafts, 325,000 hp
Speed: 33 knots
Crew: 6,700 including air crew
Aircraft complement: 105 fighters or 100 fighter/bomber/helicopters
From Avalon: 55 SZ-1 'Vulture' strike fighters; 50 SZ-2 'Albatross' air-to-air fighters; 10 SZ-3 'Sky Shark' fighter-bombers
Armament: 6 x 12 cell VLS; 4 x CIWS systems; 10 x 20 mm AA guns
Price: $4.5 billion; $7.5 billion with aircraft
Ship includes a 9 degree ski jump. The Nanticoke is constructed with 9.5 inches of armour protection at its narrowest point. The class is also built with double bottoms to protect against submarine attacks.

Victory-class Trimeran fleet carrier
Length: 275 m; Beam: 77 m; Draught: 13 m
Displacement: 132,400 tonnes full load
Aircraft: 75-80 CTOL fighters normal load; 90 short-term emergency load
Armament: 2 x GWS.57 Erne surface-to-air missile launchers; 2 x 48 cell Mk. 41 VLS; 6 x 35 mm Millennium Gun CIWS; 4 x Yellow Jacket mini-SAMs
Protection: 203 mm-257 mm advanced steel composite (steel, aluminum, titanium, kevlar) with ballistic ceramics. Double-bottomed; reinforced keel with void spaces; hardened crossbeams installed across bulkheads.
Propulsion: Four Pebblebed nuclear reactors; four shafts.
Speed: 35+ knots maximum
Range: Limited only by state of nuclear fuel and consumables. Carries up to six months of supplies and stores for sea and air crews
Complement: 5,030 including air crew
Countermeasures: four anti-missile and two ASW decoys; one towed array. Command centre allows it to coordinate up to three carrier battle groups with ease.
Price: $30 billion
Running Costs: $1.5 billion per year.

The Victory-class is a Trimaran fleet carrier designed to serve as a nation's standard bearer for projecting force throughout the world. The ship owes its name to the great British ship-of-the-line HMS Victory and is intended to carry on her great tradition of heroic combat in the years to come. Her command centre is set up to allow her to command up to 60 ships in combat.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Forrest-class fleet carrier (http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/nimitz/images/nimitz3.jpg) (CVN)
Dimensions: 316 m length; 86 m width; 21 m draught
Range: Limited only by nuclear fuel
Speed: 30 knots
Horsepower: 125,000 hp
Displacement: 95,000 light; 106,500 full
Aircraft complement: 75 fighters or 70 fighter-bombers and helicopters
From Avalon: 35 SZ-2 'Albatross' air-to-air fighters; 30 SZ-1 'Vulture' strike fighters; 5 SZ-3 'Sky Shark' fighter-bombers
Price: $2.1 billion; $4 billion with aircraft
Ship includes a 9 inch ski jump. The Forrest is constructed of a titanium composite with 6.5 inches of armour protection at its narrowest point. The class is also built with double bottoms to protect against submarine attacks.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Nelson-class light carrier (http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/gaulle/images/gaulle111.jpg) (CVL)
Dimensions: 277 m length; 72 m width; 17 m draught
Range: Limited only by nuclear fuel
Speed: 31 knots (projected)
Horsepower: 96,000 hp
Displacement: 47,000 light; 51,400 full
Aircraft complement: 40 planes and helicopters
From Avalon: 20 SZ-1 'Vulture' strike fighters; 15 SZ-2 'Albatross' air-to-air fighters; 5 helicopters
Cost: $1.85 billion; $3 billion with aircraft
Ship includes a 12 inch ski jump. The Nelson is constructed of a titanium composite with 6.5 inches of armour protection at its narrowest point. The class is also built with reinforced bottoms and void spaces to protect against submarine attacks. Note: Pictured version is only a guideline and does not depict the Nelson-class with complete accuracy.

Swiftsure-class Trimaran light carrier (joint design with the Imperial Praetonian Shipyards)
Dimensions: Length 258 m; Beam 78 m; Draft 13 m
Displacement: 57,930 tonnes full
Aircraft: 30 fighters or 25 fighters and five bombers
From Avalon: 15 SZ-1 SZ-1 'Vulture' strike fighters; 10 'Albatross' air-to-air fighters
Armament: 6 x Yellow Jacket mini-SAMs; 4 x 20 mm AA guns
Armour: Similar to the Tiger-class railgun armed gunboat; 2 inches at narrowest point, 5 inches at thickest point.
Propulsion: 4 nuclear reactors, 2 shafts, 200,000 shp
Speed: 34 knots (projected)
Complement: 750 officers and sailors; 450 aircrew
Price: $3.5 billion; $4.25 billion with aircraft
Annual Running Costs: $105 million
The Swiftsure-class Trimaran light carrier is the third joint design with the Imperial Praetonian Shipyards. It is designed for affordable power projection on a survivable platform. It is ideal for smaller navies that want an aircraft carrier that can survive an attack but can not afford a much larger carrier. With the Trimaran construction, it is especially seaworthy and sturdy.

McVie-class light/quick strike carrier (http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/num/images/num_takeoff1.jpg) (CVQ)
SPECIFICATIONS:
Dimensions: Length 256 m; Beam 41 m; Draught 14 m
Displacement: 28,300 tonnes full load
Complement: 475 crew; 210 aircrew; 150 amphibious command troops; 350 troops; Total 1185
Aircraft: Capable of carrying 20-25 aircraft.
From Avalon: 15 SZ-2 'Albatross' air-to-air fighters; 10 SZ-1 'Vulture' strike fighters
Armament: 4 x 12 cell VLS; 2 x CIWS systems; 2 x 80mm rapid guns; 4 x 20 mm AA guns; comes with 4 launchers for 'Silver' anti-ship and ASW torpedo.
Armour: 4.85 inches of steel composite armour at narrowest point.
Propulsion: 2 x nuclear reactor, 155,000 hp; 34 knots
Ship includes a 12 inch ski jump. Built with reinforced bottoms and void spaces for protection against submarine attacks. Note: Pictured version is only a guideline and does not depict the McVie-class with complete accuracy.
COST: $1.4 billion; $2 billion with aircraft

SPECIFICATIONS:
Resolute-class guided missile battleship (BBGN)
Length: 293 m; Beam: 46 m; Draught: 19 m
Displacement: 74,830 tonnes standard; 94,120 tonnes full load
Range: Limited only by nuclear fuel
Propulsion: 6 nuclear reactors, 4 shafts; 275,000 shp
Speed: 32 knots
Complement: 1,600 crew
Armour: Belt 19.3 in; deck 12.4-10.3 in; barbettes 24.9 in + 4.2 in; turret 35-14 in; conning tower 26-19 in
Armament: 6 x 20 in (508 mm) guns in triple turrets (A and Y positions); 10 x 8 in (203 mm) guns in twin turrets port and starboard; 4 x CIWS mounts port and starboard; 12 x 20 mm AA guns; 6 VLS systems, 3 port, 3 starboard; 6x48 cell Pelican GWS.52 missile launchers; 2x24 cell Hurricane GWS.58 missile launchers; 4 CIWS mounts, 2 port, 2 starboard
Price: $3.75 billion

SPECIFICATIONS:
Sea-class nuclear-powered guided missile battlecruiser (CBGN) jointly designed and produced by the RSIN Corporation and the Portland Iron Works.
Displacement: 40,534 t (deep)
Dimensions: length 255.6 m (oa); beam 29.8 m; draught 10 m
Propulsion: 4-shaft CONAG-IFEP; 2 pressurised water fission reactors (INNEC RA(PW)-6) and 2 gas turbines (IMW MTG-6); 34 knots
Range: limited by nuclear fuel and onboard supplies
Protection: Main belt: 6-14 inches (15.24-35.56 cm); Main turrets: 6-14 inches (15.24-35.56 cm); Deck: 7.5-10.5 inches (19.05-26.67 cm); Conning tower: 6.5-12.8 inches (16.51-32.51 cm)
Weapons:
AAW: 6 x GWLS.62 (30mm Goalkeeper and 16-cell “Yellow Jacket” gun/missile emplacement; fore, aft, 2 port, 2 starboard), 12 x MLG-27
ASuW: 2 x 3 305mm ETC guns (RINA; A and Y positions), 2 x 24-cell GWLS.61 (“Scourge” and “Hurricane” missiles; B and X positions); 5 x 6-cell GWLS.39 (“Pelican” missiles; forecastle, 2 port, 2 starboard)
ASW: 2 x 3 324mm TT (SarzTorp; 36 weapons)
GP: 2 x 64-cell GWLS.35 (Mk.41 Strike-comparable VLS; port and starboard amidships)
Aircraft:
Capable of launching and recovering a Merlin HM.1-sized helicopter, and up to four Auk DHM.1 or Puffin DHEW.1
Electronics suite:
Computer complex: ISOMS.4 Mimir
Radars: Type 2010.2M Raven (multifunction search and tracking), Type 2011A Jackdaw (volume search), Type 33L (helicopter landing system), Type 516N Beluga (navigation), Type 1064S Hofvarpnir (surface search), Type 786W Gungnir (fire control)
Passive electro-optical: Type 24S Adder (long range infra-red search and tracking), Type 27E Owl (electro-optical surface surveillance)
Combination radar/electro-optical: 4 x Type 784W Gjallar (close-range fire direction)
Sonars: Type 934K Fenris (keel-mounted, MF/LF), Type 945V Herring (variable depth)
ECM: Type 3077J (jammer), Type 3065D (radar/signals emissions receiver and direction finder), Type 3084R Nott (laser warning receiver and direction finder), Type 3085T SELKIE (anti-torpedo)
Communications: Alvis (secure satellite communications system), Godi (Link 17.2; secure datalink), Gna (Link 17.2D; secure drone control datalink [only present if drones are purchased]), Ran (Link 17.2G; secure missile guidance datalink)
Countermeasures: 4 x Siren (anti-missile), 2 x MASS (anti-missile), 4 x Mackerel (anti-torpedo)
Cost: $2.7 billion
Production time: 3 years

SPECIFICATIONS:
Praeton-class heavy missile cruiser (http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/kirov/images/1144_40.jpg) (CGH)
Displacement: 29,700 tons full load
Dimensions: 231 x 26.5 x 9.8 meters
Propulsion: 4 nuclear reactors, 2 shafts
Speed: 33 knots
Crew: 770 officers and men
Armor: 5.25-9.25 inch belt advanced steel alloy, 4.95-7.5 inch deck, 5.25-13.4 inch turrets, 5.25-9.2 inch CT
Armament: 16 underdeck container launchers, 16 anti-ship missiles (including four launchers for Halberd anti-battleship missiles provided by the Imperial Praetonian Shipyards (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=332455)), 10 air missile defense systems, 80 missiles. 2 x 155 mm guns, one fore, one aft; 8 missile-torpedo launchers for ASW warfare. Comes equipped with Sarztorp light torpedo [OOC: Equivalent to the Eurotorp MU90/IMPACT advanced lightweight torpedo].
Price: $1.8 billion

Shield Bearer-class cruiser
Dimensions: Length 575 ft; Beam 55 ft; Draught 24-34 ft depending on load
Displacement: 11,550 tonnes full load
Propulsion: Five gas turbine engines; 100,000 shp; 2 shafts, 2 rudders
Speed: 34 knots
Range: 6,000 nm
Complement: 352
Armour: 300-525mm layered steel/nickel, aluminum/kevlar reinforced composites
Armament: 2 MK 41 VLS (8 Cells); SM-3 long-range ballistic missile defense 1 / cell variable ready rounds, 300 km range; Mk 25 Quad-Packs (8 Cells, 4 ESSM's per Cell); 2 MK 26 mod 2 - GMLS - RUR-5 ASROC; Anti-air: SM-2 Block IVA; ASW SM-2 Block IVA; 5 16 cell Yellow Jacket emplacements; SarzTorp lightweight torpedo or Mk 50 torpedo; 16 MK 10B - Metal Storm CIWS - Cell Turret System; 2 MK 35 SVTT
Aircraft: 2 Helicopters - SH-60R Sea Hawk Lamps III
Sensors: AN/SPY-3B MFR multi-function radar; AN/SPS-64(V)10 navigational radar; AN/SQS-56 (K) hull mounted sonar
Electronics Warfare Suite: AN/SLY-2 (V)
Decoys: AN/SLQ-49; AN/SLQ-25 Nixie; MK-53 Nulka DLS
Fire Control: MK-99 FCS missile fire control; MK-86 GFCS gun fire control; MK-116 mod 7 ACWSCS torpedo fire control
Fleet Defense System: MK-200 mod 2 FDS
Fleet Defense Control: MK-201 FDC
Price: $1.7 billion
The Shield Bearer-class cruiser is the largest design conceived by Ranudon's shipbuilding company. They have contracted with the Portland Iron Works to construct the ship while they are constructing shipyard facilities large enough to handle ships of that size and larger. The ship is desiged with a unique composite protection scheme designed to promote survivability with lighter construction materials.

Notes: Money should be paid upon confirmation of your order unless other arrangements are made ahead of time. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason. We reserve the right to perform an extensive background check on any prospective purchaser. Favored nations receive a discount off the price.* Purchases of the Calypso-class superdreadnaught are subject to approval by the Portland Iron Works and Hybalt Industries. Purchases of the Freedom-class superdreadnaughts are subject to approval by the Portland Iron Works and Imperial Praetonian Shipyards.

Unless otherwise specified, the ships listed here retain the copyright of the Portland Iron Works and may not be used to create ships of your own design. If you would like to use a ship listed here as a template, please clear it with our Legal Department first. Many of the ships based on RL designs are based on ships listed on this website (http://www.naval-technology.com). If you would like help designing a ship of your own, please contact our engineers and we would be more than happy to assist you.

In addition, unless prior approval has been given, the ships purchased here at the Portland Iron Works are the exlusive property of your nation and may not be re-sold or transferred to another country without the expressly-granted consent of the Portland Iron Works. [OOC: In other words, if you're going to let your NS country die, don't give your PIW ships to anyone else unless you clear it with us first. Otherwise, they revert back to PIW control.]


Commodore Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/msarzo/b9517c32.jpg)
Managing Director
Portland Iron Works

*Note: Discounts do not apply to package sales, as the packages are already discounted.

Minor Surface Combatants/Submarines

SPECIFICATIONS
Evermore-class GP destroyer (http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/burke/images/burke1C.jpg)
Dimensions: 172m length; 22m beam; 7.8m draught
Displacement: 9,800 tons full load
Powered by 2 nuclear reactors
Range limited only by nuclear fuel
Speed: 31 knots
Crew: 350
Advanced steel alloy armament; 4.15 inches all around. Includes double-bottoms and void spaces.
Armaments: Surface-launched cruise missiles (Tomahawk equivalent) 64 carried; 12 Harpoon-equivalent surface-to-surface missiles carried; 4 VLA ASW launchers; 6 torpedo bays, readily adaptable to nearly any class of torpedo; includes several decoys for countermeasure protection. Comes equipped with 40 Sarztorp advanced lightweight torpedoes (based on the MU90 Eurotorp designed by Italian and French companies for ASW uses). Two CIWS systems installed, port and starboard. 12 20 mm AA guns in twin turrets; four port and four starboard; two bow and two stern). Also equipped with six anti-missile systems (Patriot equivalent), two port and two starboard, and one bow and one stern.
PRICE: $1.55 billion.

Johnston-class AA destroyer (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=392281)
Dimensions: Length: 198 m; Beam: 23.8 m; Draught: 6.9 m
Displacement: 9,930 tons light; 11,010 tons full
Armament: 3 x 4.5 inch Mark VIII electro-thermal chemical guns mounted in single turrets in A, B and Y positions;
2 x 4 cell (12 total missiles) launchers for 'Scorcher' (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=392215) SSM;
2 launchers for 'SarzTorp' light torpedo (similar to EuroTorp);
6 x 'Yellow Jacket' mini-SAM launchers mounted port and starboard;
6 x 35 mm Millennium Gun CIWS systems mounted port and starboard;
4 x 48 cell launchers for GWS.57 (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=7156063&postcount=15) 'Erne' surface to air missile (http://www.eurosam.com/blocks/images/AS30%20V.jpg).
Armour: 115 mm aluminum/nickel/steel/titanium composite with ballistic ceramics; double keel and void spaces to enhance protection against submarine attacks.
Propulsion: Four Grymes and Yancey engines; 185,000 shp
Speed: 28 knots cruise; 36 knots short-range all out sprint (32 knots normal maximum)
Aircraft: Capable of deploying two Merlin-sized helicopters; also comes with anti-missile and anti-torpedo decoys
Price: $1.250 billion
Annual Operating Cost: $50 million

McDonough-class ASW frigate
Length: 155 m; Beam: 23.7 m; Draught: 6.2 m
Displacement: 7,340 tons full load
Armament: 1 x 6 inch ETC gun mounted in single turret in A position
2 x 48 cell Mk. 41 VLS launchers; 2 x SarzTorp light ASW torpedo launchers. Also capable of launching GWS.41.2 Loon anti-submarine missile; 2 x Pelican ASuW missile launchers; 4 x 35 mm Millennium Gun CIWS
Protection: Advanced steel composite featuring aluminum, kevlar, and nickel: 127 mm superstructure; 100 mm decks; double-bottomed, reinforced keel with void spaces built in. Hardened crossbeams installed along the bulkheads.
Countermeasures: Towed sensor array with two missile decoys and two torpedo decoys.
Aircraft: Capable of launching and landing one medium-large ASW helicopter.
Crew: 255 officers and men; 10 aircraft crew
Propulsion: Four diesel/electric hybrid engines; 50,000 shp
Speed: 31 knots maximum
Range: 5,400 nm at 20 knots
Price: $855 million.

The Hastings-class strike frigate
Displacement: 5,320 tonnes full load
Dimensions: 134 m length; 16.3 m beam; 6.7 m draught
Propulsion: four diesel engines, two shafts; 40,000 hp
Speed: 34 Knots
Crew: 197
Armament: Two 125mm naval guns, one fore, one aft; Four 20mm AA Guns; One 6" naval railgun; 4 35 mm Millennium Gun CIWS systems, two port; two starbord
Armour: 13 cm titanium/steel composite all around.
Countermeasures: Raytheon AN/SLQ-32(V)3; Decoys include two Sippican Hycor SRBOC 6-barrelled launchers for chaff and infrared flares and the AN/SLQ-25A Nixie torpedo decoy
Fire Control/Air Search: AN/SPY-ID 3D phased array radar
Surface Radar: AN/SPS-67(V)3 C-band (5.4-5.8 GHz)
Sonar: SQQ-89(V)6
Price: $765 million
Operating Cost: $7 million per annum

The Hastings-class strike vessel is the first design provided to the Portland Iron Works by Inkana's naval shipyard design company. The ship provides a nasty platform for quick assaults on lightly-defended targets and its six inch railgun allows it to support larger-scale naval bombardments as part of an escort fleet. The Hastings can bridge the gap between a frigate and a destroyer for navies needing a flagship for smaller scale offensive operations.

Wixted-class stealth frigate/scout vessel (http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/lafayette/images/lafayette10) (FF)
Displacement: 4,250 tonnes full load
Dimensions: 120 m length; 14.7 m beam; 6 m draught
Propulsion: Four diesel engines, two shafts; 35,000 hp
Speed: 28 knots
Crew: 175
Armament: 2 x 110 mm guns, one fore, one aft; 2 x 20 mm AA guns; two CIWS systems, one port; one starboard; one VLS system
Armour: 12.4 cm titanium/steel composite all around.
PRICE: $525 million

The Wixted class is built for stealth with its sides sloped at 12.5° to reduce its radar cross section and make detection more difficult. Its especially designed to serve on reconnaissance missions, but its prior use as a multi-role frigate makes it still a strong all-around vessel for small navies and larger ones alike.

Seminole-class multi-role corvette (http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/saar5/images/saar7.jpg) (FS)
SPECIFICATIONS:
Dimensions: Length 89m; Beam 12m; Draught: 5 m
Displacement: 1,600 tonnes
Speed: 32 knots
Crew: 65
Propulsion: Two diesel engines; two propellers
Armament: 8 Harpoon-equivalent missile launchers and 8 Gabriel-equivalent missile launchers
2 VLS; one 76 mm gun fore; two CIWS systems; 6x32 Mk 32 launchers
Armour: Steel/titanium composite 3.75 inches all around, except 4.05 inches around engines.
PRICE: $375 million

Piranha-class fast missile boat
SPECIFICATIONS:
Dimensions: Length 202 ft; Draught 6.25 ft; Beam: 11 ft.
Displacement: 600 tonnes full load
Complement: 40
Speed: 45 knots maximum
Range: 2,250 nm at 15 knots. At sea endurance of 10 days
Propulsion: Gas turbines 35,000 hp; three shafts, two propellors
Armament: 1 80 mm gun fore; 2x "Yellow Jacket" CIWS system; 8x Harpoon-equivalent surface to surface missile launchers.
Countermeasures: 4 x ASW decoys (one each port and starboard)
Armour: advanced steel alloy, double bottomed with 4 inches of protection surrounding most sensitive systems.
The Piranha is painted with radar absorbing materials and sloped at 10 degrees to reduce acoustic signature for enhanced stealth operations. It is designed to serve as an ideal platform for river-based invasions.
PRICE: $125 million

Dolphin-class hydrofoil patrol vessel
Length: 47 m; Beam: 9.2 m; Draught: 4.1 m
Speed: Hull borne: 36 knots; Foil borne: 60.5 knots
Armament: 1 x 3.5 inch/37 calibre ETC naval cannon fore; 2 x Exocet or equivalent missile launchers (two port, two starboard); 1 x 'Yellow Jacket' mini SAM launcher) one 35 mm Millennium Gun CIWS system
Armour: 5.75 cm composite of kevlar, aluminum, nickel and steel.
Propulsion: 2 x Windham & Green Electrical gas/electric hybrid engine powering 2 shafts at 35,000 shp.
Range: 1,500 km at 30 knots (foil borne)
Price: $25 million
Running Costs: $1.15 million

The Dolphin-class hydrofoil patrol vessel was designed to fill Nutropinia's requirements for a very fast patrol vessel. This class can also serve as an adequate special operations vessel.

The Dolphin is well-armoured for a ship of its size and function, with a composite of several materials that increases its ability to survive the missions expected of it. Its armament can also permit it to project enough strength to dissuade small-scale maritime criminal activity.

Ossippee-class special operations boat
SPECIFICATIONS:
Dimensions: Length: 72 ft; Beam: 18.2 ft; Draft: 3.3 ft
Displacement: 47 tons
Complement: Five
Propulsion: Two waterjets; two 2,300 hp gas turbine engines. 44 knots top speed.
Armament: 1 Yellow Jacket SAM launcher (eight missiles); 2 0.5 in machine guns; 2 grenade launchers
Price: $50 million without RIBs or CRRCs. $53 million with both.

The boat is built of a titanium composite which allows it to withstand some bullet fire. It is built primarily for stealth purposes to minimize its radar and infrared signatures. The boat comes with two rigid inflatable boats which is equipped with one 0.5 in machine gun and one grenade launcher. It also comes with two combat rubber raiding craft.

The forward 0.5 in machine gun can be readily swapped with a mini gun for missions that require it in a matter of minutes. The aft gun can be switched before the start of any mission in less than an hour.

[OOC: These boats are based on two different classes of ships currently in the U.S. Navy, the Mk 5 Pegasus-class and the Patrol Boat Riverine. Since those have very different designs, this is somewhat of a hybrid of those two.]

Rigid Inflatable Boats
SPECIFICATIONS:
Weight: 15,200 lbs
Dimensions: Length: 29.5 ft; beam: 11.5 ft; draft: 4 ft
Propulsion: two water jets; two 450 hp gas turbine engines; 40 knots
Armament: 13 mm machine gun standard or Mk 19-equivalent grenade launchers
Complement: 4 crew and 8 passengers

These boats are designed with a Kevlar-reinforced vinylester hull and includes inflatable nylon-reinforced sponsons.

Combat Rubber Raiding Craft
SPECIFICATIONS:
Weight: 275 lbs without motor or fuel
Dimensions: Length: 15 ft; Beam 6 ft; Draft 2 ft
Propulsion: One outboard engine, 40-60 hp; 21 knots. Range depends on fuel carried.
Armament: Varies depending upon crew mission.
Complement: Maximum of eight

The craft has inflatable reinforced rubber sponsons and a rubber/canvas floor. It is ideal for clandestine operations with a low visual electronic signature.

Steadfast-class SSBN/SSGN
SPECIFICATIONS:
Length: 155 m; Beam: 16 m
Displacement: 23,140 tonnes full load
Armament: 16 ballistic missile tubes; can also fire GWS.41.2 'Loon' ASW missile
Propulsion: Pressurised water reactor (70,000 shp) with two turbines and one shaft; one 400 hp auxiliary prop motor. MHDs provide silent running capability at 12-14 knots. Propulsors with acoustically dampened housings provide 20-22 knots submerged speed.
Protection: Built with two pressure hulls with absorbant foam between them. Outer hull made from amorpheous steel coated with anaerobic tiles to reduce noise emissions from the boat and noise returned by active sonar. Inner hull made of titanium composite (titanium, vadium and aluminum).
Complement: 140 officers and men.
Cost: $3 billion
Running costs: $150 million per year.

The Steadfast-class SSBN/SSGN is designed for operations that include covert operations in an enemy's waters. The amorpheous steel in the outer hull is stronger than most steel composites in use in modern submarines. The inner hull is made of a powerful titanium composite that makes this one of the most survivable submarines in the world. Stealth operations are optimised at the 12-14 knot speeds allowed for by the MHDs. The Steadfast is capable of up to 22 knots submerged speed, though it must sacrifice some of its stealth to travel at those speeds.

Stalwart-class SSBN
SPECIFICATIONS:
Complement: 105 officers and men
Measurements: Length 125 m; Draught 10.7 m; Width: 12.8 m
Displacement: 12,600 tonnes surfaced; 15,800 tonnes submerged
Surface speed: 15 knots cruising; 17 knots maximum
Submerged speed: 25 knots
Contains 16 launchers (eight port, eight starboard) for ballistic missile launch. Includes four bow launchers for horizontal delivery of torpedoes for ASW defense.
Propulsion: Two nuclear reactors, one shaft. Engine provides 95,000 hp
Protection: Seven inches of armour throughout.
PRICE: $2.4 billion.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Navarre-class SSN
Length: 126 m; Beam: 13 m
Displacement: 14,270 tonnes full load
Armament: 18 cell VLS system; 6 21 inch torpedo tubes; fires the 'Silver' ASW and ASuW torpedo.
Propulsion: Pressurised water reactor (45,000 shp) with two turbines and one shaft. MHDs provide silent running capability at 16-18 knots. Propulsors with acoustically dampened housings provide 25-27 knots submerged speed.
Protection: Built with two pressure hulls with absorbant foam between them. Outer hull made from amorpheous steel coated with anaerobic tiles to reduce noise emissions from the boat and noise returned by active sonar. Inner hull made of titanium composite (titanium, vadium and aluminum).
Complement: 115 officers and men.
Cost: $1.5 billion
Running costs: $85 million per year.

The Navarre-class SSN is named in honour of the capital city of The Freethinkers, one of Sarzonia's staunchest allies. As in the name class, the ship will be named in honour of capitals and important cities in Sarzonia's allies. The ship is designed for maximum survivability and stealth operations and is both difficult to detect and hard to bring down with a hull design similar to the Steadfast-class SSBN/SSGN. It can travel as fast as 27 knots with some sacrifice of its stealth capabilities, but at 16-18 knots provided by MHDs, it can still serve as a terrific quick strike platform when your enemies least expect it.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Skipjack-class SSN
Complement: 90 officers and men
Measurements: Length 100 m; Draught 9.7 m; Width: 11.8 m
Displacement: 7,700 tonnes surfaced; 9,800 tonnes submerged
Surface speed: 20 knots cruising; 25 knots maximum
Submerged speed: 30 knots
Contains 12/24 cell SLCM VLS. Also comes with eight bow launchers (four port, four starboard) for torpedo delivery.
Propulsion: Two nuclear reactors, one shaft. Engine provides 75,000 hp
Protection: Coated with radar absorbent material to avoid detection. Five inches of armour throughout.
PRICE: $1.25 billion.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Julianus-class SSGN
Complement: 120 officers and men
Displacement: 15,100 tonnes surfaced; 23,940 tonnes submerged
Dimensions: 152 m length; 9.6 m beam; 19.1 m width
Propulsion: Two nuclear reactors; one shaft; two propellors; 100,000 hp
Speed: 17 knots surfaced; 29 knots submerged.
Armament: 24 cruise missile launchers, capable of handling two "Scourge" missiles each [OOC: Basically, my soon-to-be rendition of a Tomahawk]; 4 bow torpedo tubes.
PRICE: $2.6 billion.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Bolash-class SSK ([URL=http://members.aol.com/faessler98/ah17images/AH-17-1.jpg)
Crew: 40
Displacement: 1,820 tonnes surfaced; 2,100 tonnes submerged
Dimensions: 77 m length; 6.8 m beam; 8 m draught
Propulsion: Diesel electric; 4,500 hp
Speed: 15 knots surfaced; 13 knots submerged
Armament: 4 bow torpedo tubes, capable of launching 24 torpedos
PRICE: $415 million

Insurgent-class special operations submarine
SPECIFICATIONS:
Length 52 m; Diameter 11 m; Draught: 6.5 m
Complement: 15 crew; 10 divers
Displacement: 225 tonnes
Diving depth: 250 metres
Propulsion: Diesel electric, 10 knots surfaced; 12 knots. submerged
Operational endurance: 11 days
Range (battery powered): 110 nm (battery, 8 knots); Range (snorting): 2 x 750 nm (7/7 knots)
Armament: 2 x 8 SarzTorp ASW torpedo launchers. Also capable of launching missiles of similar diameter. Insurgent-class subs may carry either 16 SarzTorps or a combination of 10 SarzTorps and eight missiles.
PRICE: $1 billion

The Insurgent-class special operations submarine is designed as an ideal boat for special operations missions. Smaller than most attack submarines, it is able to operate around most harbors unnoticed until it is too late for your enemy to deal with the attack.

Advanced suspension and isolation systems reduce the acoustic signature of this boat. A coat of radar absorbing material adapted for sea travel also reduces detection capability.

Civilian Ships/Auxiliary Vessels

Civilian Ships (previously offered by the Wilmington Shipyard Corporation except where noted)

SPECIFICATIONS:
Pasteur-class hospital ship
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Complement: 290 crew, medical personnel, technicians and marines.
Dimensions: Length 177 m; Beam 77 m; Draught 9 m
Displacement: 18,430 tonnes full load.
Propulsion: Diesel electric: 45,000 hp
Speed: 26 knots maximum
Armament: capable of carrying six ASW torpedoes. Has two 20 mm AA guns. Other armaments can be added upon request.
Armour: 3.5 inches all around; steel and titanium composite.
The ship comes with eight landing craft, three helicopters and two armed beach recovery vehicles.
PRICE: $1.25 billion

SPECIFICATIONS:
Curie-class light medical vessel
Complement: 95 crew, medical personnel, technicians and marines.
Dimensions: Length 87 m; Beam 26 m; Draught 5.8 m
Displacement: 5,600 tonnes full load
Propulsion: Diesel electric, 25,000 hp
Speed: 29 knots maximum
Armament: Capable of carrying six Sarztorp ASW torpedoes. Has one 20 mm AA gun.
NOTE: If the Pasteur-class is considered a hospital on the seas, the Curie-class would be considered the ambulance. The ship comes equipped with a highly-advanced urgent care facility capable of handling up to 20 patients at one time. The ship can be adapted for work as a de facto hospital ship in littoral warfare situations when a deep sea hospital ship cannot reach the scene. The ship comes with two landing craft, one helicopter, and one armed beach recovery vehicle. This vessel is the first civilian ship designed by the Portland Iron Works, but it retains the soul of the Wilmington Shipyard Corporation since their finest engineers worked on designing and constructing this ship.
PRICE: $675 million U.S.

SPECIFICATIONS:
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Einstein-class scientific research vessel
Complement: 56 optimal. Minimum 20; Maximum 80
Dimensions: Length 79 m; Beam 29 m; Draught 4.5 m
Displacement: 6,530 tonnes full load
Propulsion: Diesel electric: 25,000 hp
Speed: 30 knots maximum
Armament: Not included unless requested. Sarzonian ships include half dozen ASW torpedoes and one 20 mm AA gun.
Armour: 3.5 inch steel and titanium composite
PRICE: $500 million U.S.

A unique and highly advanced research submarine, the Discovery-class can operate under arctic ice caps or on the ocean floor.

[OOC: This is based on two possible NR-2 replacement designs to replace the NR-1 research submarine the U.S. has used since the late '60s. Each design had different strengths and weakness, so I tried to create a design that took the best qualities of both while adding some realistic problems.]

The Discovery-class research submarine:
Length: 171 feet
Diameter: 18 feet
Burst speed: 15-20 knots
Transit speed: 10-15 knots
Complement: 15.
Maximum operating depth: 1,000 meters
Armour: 4 inches all around.
Armament: None included.
PRICE: $1.75 billion U.S.
Contains four rubber tires for maneuverability along ocean bottom. Also contains two anchors for above ocean bottom research.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Diplomacy-class executive yacht
Dimensions: 146 m length; 47m width; 10.1 m draught
Range: 4,100 nm at 18 knots
Speed: 18 knots cruising; 23 knots maximum
Horsepower: 65,000 shp
Displacement: 25,355 tonnes full load
Armour: 16 cm composite armour scheme including 2.5 cm reinforced titanium; 1.3 cm ballistic ceramics; 6 cm aluminum alloy and 2.5 cm hardened steel.
Comes with retractable 20 mm AA gun and anti-ship missile system. Can be armed with retractable twin turret of 15" guns for an additional cost guns upon request. Ships in service for Sarzonia are armed with 6 anti-ship missiles, two twin turrets of 20 mm AA guns, and four ASW torpedoes during wartime.
Complement: 425 sailors and officers. Mess hall and cleaning staff included in the figure. Luxury accomodations for 50-65 guests.
PRICE: $1.75 billion.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Chieftain-class executive submarine
Length: 75 m
Depth: 325 m
Displacment: 2,200 m
Speed: Surface maximum 18 knots; surface cruise 15 knots; submerged maximum 12 knots
Propulsion: Surface diesels 2 x 2500 hp; 2 shafts; Submerged Main electric motors 2 x 750 hp; vertical thrust 2 x 250 hp hydraulic; horizontal thrust 2 x 250 hp hydraulic
Surface range: 4,000+ nautical miles
Submerged endurance: At 12 knots, 8 hours; At 6 knots, 72 hours; at rest, 25 days maximum
Main oxygen: 30 days full; Reserve oxygen: 15 days. Main Air: 4000 psi in external tanks Air Compressor: 4500 psi, 200 HP Low Pressure Blower: 30 psi, 50 HP.
Crew complement: 12. Able to accomodate up to 24 guests.

The Chieftain-class is the first new civilian design by the Portland Iron Works since the Curie-class light medical vessel. It is another design that retains the soul of the Wilmington Shipyard Corporation though this design has heavy influence from the engineers of both.

The Chieftain comes equipped with two torpedo/missile launchers capable of launching the Silver torpedo. The ship can carry up to 12 Silver torpedoes as its sole armament or eight with an additional supply of anti-ship or anti-sub missiles. It is made of a titanium/steel composite hull able to survive an attack, with eight inches of armour protection at its narrowest point.

The Chieftain comes built for luxury with a master bedroom, a living room, five guest rooms, an office, and a conference room with video and phone conferencing capabilities. Included is a computer network linkup to satellite Internet servers that include the capability to access your country's computer networks at a click of a mouse. Each sleeping cabin comes standard with a 60 inch plasma tv and a workspace with one Apple G5 Computer with dual processors and cinema HD 30" screens and a 250 GB hard drives, with 8 GB RAM and high speed internet and TV reception.
Price: $3 billion

Auxiliary Vessels
(also offered by the Royal Shipyards of Isselmere-Nieland Corporation) (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=361894)

Quay-class amphibious assault and replenishment vessel - joint design with the RSIN Corporation (LHR)
With a stern dock able to hold four LCM, one LCAC, or two Ossipee-class special operations boats, a helicopter landing area able to deploy five medium lift helicopters (MLH; Merlin HC.1 size) or two heavy lift helicopters (HLH; CH-47 Chinook size) and a hangar able to accommodate six MLH, and two retractable replenishment arms to resupply Lake-class MCDV or Crocodile-class LCS, this vessel is able to perform light resupply operations as well as conduct landings of its own.
Displacement: 26,800 tonnes (full load)
Dimensions: length 193m; beam 28.1m (wl); draught 7.4m (flight deck: length 163m; beam 35m)
Propulsion: 2-shaft CODOG-IFEP; 2 gas turbines (IMW MTG-6) and 2 diesel generators (IMW MED-31)
Speed: 24 kts (standard)
Range: 7,500 miles at 18 knots
Armament:
AAW: 4 x CIWS mounts (Goalkeeper/“Yellow Jacket”-SAM mounts, 16 missiles per mount; 2 port and 2 starboard), 8 x MLG-27
ASuW: 2 x 155mm AGS-MONARC mounts (fore, firing “Excalibur” ERGM, 750 shells per gun)
GP: 2 x 16-cell GWLS.35 (similar to Mk.41 Strike VLS, port and starboard amidships)
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Air: 8 MLH and 2 Puffin DHEW.1; 4 MLH, 4 AH, and 2 Puffin DHEW.1; 8 AV-8B+ Harrier II (ferry configuration)
Dock: 4 LCM; LCAC; 2 Ossipee-class
Protection:
Double-bottomed, with the equivalent of 6 inches of steel armour covering machinery, magazines (AGS, GWLS.35), dock, hangar, and control centres.
Electronics (RSIN-built):
Computer complex: ISOMS.4 Mimir
Radar: Type 2012.2M Crow (multifunction search and tracking), Type 2011A Jackdaw (volume search), Type 2204C Wednesday (air traffic control), Type 31L Friday (automatic carrier landing system), Type 1064S Hofvarpnir (surface search)
Sonar: Type 939K Hound (keel-mounted MF/LF sonar)
Passive electro-optical: Type 26S Asp (intermediate range IR search and tracking), Type 27E Owl (electro-optical surface surveillance)
ECM: Type 3077J (signals jammer), Type 3065D (radar/signals emissions receiver and direction finder), Type 3084R Nott (laser warning receiver and direction finder), Type 3085T SELKIE (anti-torpedo)
Communications: Alvis (secure satellite communications system), Gna (Link 17.2D; secure drone control datalink), Godi (Link 17.2; secure datalink).
Countermeasures:
4 x Siren (anti-missile), 2 x MASS (anti-missile), 4 x Mackerel (anti-torpedo)
Price: $700 million (does not include vehicles, weapons, etc.)[/size]

Lake-class MCDV (http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/landsort/images/landsort2.jpg)
For mine clearance, fisheries protection, and general coastal patrols.
Displacement: 1,052t (deep)
Dimensions: length 55.4m (oa); beam 11.3m; draught 3.4m
Propulsion: 1 Lips azimuthing thruster diesel-electric-IFEP; 2 diesel engines (IMW MED-22) driving 4 Semling Electrics AC alternators powering 2 Felsingburgh Turboelectrics DC electric motors; 18+ kts.
Crew: 31 (coastal patrol (CP)), 37 (mine clearance (MCM))
Vehicles: 2 Porpoise mine clearance drones (optional).
Weapons:
ASuW: 2 x Penguin or 4 x Sea Skua launchers (aft; generally not fitted, cannot be fitted if Porpoise drones fitted)
GP: 57mm Bofors cannon, 2 x 12.7mm HMG (P/S; Browning M2HB).
Electronics suite:
Computer complex: ISOMS.3 Bifrost
Radars: Type 2016M Jay (multifunction search and tracking), Type 2015A Magpie (volume search)
Sonars: Type 941K Terrier (keel-mounted, MF/LF), Type 945V Herring (variable depth; fitted only on MCM version); (Passive electro-optical): Type 37E Bat (electro-optical surface surveillance)
ECM: Type 3077J (jammer), Type 3065D (radar/signals emissions receiver and direction finder), Type 3084R Nott (laser warning receiver and direction finder), Type 3085T SELKIE (anti-torpedo)
Communications: Alvis (secure satellite communications system), Godi (Link 17.2; secure datalink), Dvalin (Link 17.2S; encrypted acoustic modem – fitted only on MCM version).
Countermeasures: Siren (anti-missile), MASS (anti-missile), Mackerel (anti-torpedo).
Cost: $105 million USD (mine clearance; includes 2 Porpoise DSMC.1, VDS, etc.); $75 million (coastal patrol).
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Gabin-class roll-on/roll-off cargo vessel (AKR)
Displacement: 64,025 t
Dimensions: length: 290.2 m (oa); beam: 32.33 m; draught: 10 m
Propulsion: 2-shaft CODOG-IFEP; 2 gas turbines (IMW MTG-6) and 2 auxiliary diesels (IMW MED-23); 24 kts.
Crew: 76
Cargo capacity: 36,511 m^2
Weapons:
AAW: 2 x GWLS.30.3 (F/A), 2 x GWLS.53 (P/S).
Electronics suite:
Computer complex: ISOMS.3 Bifrost
Radars: Type 2012M Crow (multifunction search and tracking), Type 2015A Magpie (volume search), Type 1064S Hofvarpnir (surface search)
Passive electro-optical: Type 37E Bat (surface surveillance)
ECM: Type 3077J (jammer), Type 3065D (radar/signals emissions receiver and direction finder), Type 3084R Nott (laser warning receiver and direction finder), Type 3085T SELKIE (anti-torpedo)
Communications: Alvis (secure satellite communications), Godi (Link 17.2; secure datalink).
Countermeasures: MASS (anti-missile), Mackerel (anti-torpedo)
Cost: $300 million
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Smith-class fuel and munitions transport vessel (AOE)
Displacement: 54,457.6 t (full load)
Dimensions: length: 242.4 m (oa); beam: 32.6 m; draught: 12 m
Propulsion: 2-shaft COGAG-IFEP; 2 gas turbines (IMW MTG-6) and 2 auxiliary diesels (IMW MED-23); 28 kts.
Crew: 528
Aircraft: Capable of deploying and recovering up to 3 Merlin HC.1-sized helicopters
Cargo capacity: (fuel): 194,000 barrels; (munitions): 2,134 t; (dry stores): 254 t; (refrigerated stores): 254 t.
Weapons:
AAW: 4 x GWLS.30.3 (F/A, P/S), 16-cell GWLS.33 (F), 2 x GWLS.53 (P/S), 4 x MLG-27 (P/S).
Electronics suite:
Computer complex: ISOMS.3 Bifrost
Radars: Type 2012M Crow (multifunction search and tracking), Type 2015A Magpie (volume search), Type 1064S Hofvarpnir (surface search)
Passive electro-optical: Type 37E Bat (surface surveillance)
ECM: Type 3077J (jammer), Type 3065D (radar/signals emissions receiver and direction finder), Type 3084R Nott (laser warning receiver and direction finder), Type 3085T SELKIE (anti-torpedo)
Communications: Alvis (secure satellite communications), Godi (Link 17.2; secure datalink).
Decoys: Siren (anti-missile), MASS (anti-missile), Mackerel (anti-torpedo)
Cost: $300 million
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Flansburgh-class AOR
Displacement: 45,032t (full load)
Dimensions: length 218.5m (oa); beam 30.2m; draught 10.7 m
Propulsion: 2-shafts CODOG-IFEP with bow thruster; 2 gas turbines (IMW MTG-6) and 2 auxiliary diesels (IMW MED-23); 24+ kts.
Crew: 300
Aircraft: Capable of deploying and recovering 2 Merlin HC.1-sized helicopters
Weapons:
AAW: 16-cell GWLS.33 (F), 3 x GWLS.54 (P/S, A), 30mm Goalkeeper CIWS (F), 4 x MLG-27 (P/S).
Electronics suite:
Computer complex: ISOMS.3 Bifrost
Radars: Type 2012M Crow (multifunction search and tracking), Type 2015A Magpie (volume search), Type 1064S Hofvarpnir (surface search)
Passive electro-optical: Type 37E Bat (electro-optical surface surveillance)
ECM: Type 3077J (jammer), Type 3065D (radar/signals emissions receiver and direction finder), Type 3084R Nott (laser warning receiver and direction finder), Type 3085T SELKIE (anti-torpedo)
Communications: Alvis (secure satellite communications system), Godi (Link 17.2; secure datalink).
Countermeasures: Siren (anti-missile), MASS (anti-missile), Mackerel (anti-torpedo).
Cost: $225 million USD
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General Marsden-class AP
Displacement: 23,500t (full load)
Dimensions: length 190.3m (oa); beam 23m; draught 8.8 m
Propulsion: 2-shafts CODOG-IFEP with bow thruster; 2 gas turbines (IMW MTG-9) and 2 auxiliary diesels (IMW MED-23); 24+ kts.
Crew: 300 + 5,500 troops
Aircraft: Landing pad and refueling station for vertical replenishment helicopters.
Weapons:
AAW: 16-cell GWLS.33 (F), GWLS.53 (A), 2 x GWLS.54 (P/S), 30mm Goalkeeper CIWS (F), 4 x MLG-27.
Electronics suite:
Computer complex: ISOMS.3 Bifrost
Radars: Type 2012M Crow (multifunction search and tracking), Type 2015A Magpie (volume search), Type 1064S Hofvarpnir (surface search)
Passive electro-optical: Type 37E Bat (electro-optical surface surveillance)
ECM: Type 3077J (jammer), Type 3065D (radar/signals emissions receiver and direction finder), Type 3084R Nott (laser warning receiver and direction finder), Type 3085T SELKIE (anti-torpedo)
Communications: Alvis (secure satellite communications system), Godi (Link 17.2; secure datalink).
Countermeasures: Siren (anti-missile), MASS (anti-missile), Mackerel (anti-torpedo).
Cost: $200 million USD
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Aylesburgh-class AS
These ships are able to re-equip up to four SSBNs moored alongside.
Displacement: 23,500t (full load)
Dimensions: length 197m (oa); beam 26m; draught 7.6 m
Propulsion: 1-shaft CODOG-IFEP with bow thruster; 2 gas turbines (IMW MTG-9) and 2 auxiliary diesels (IMW MED-23); 24+ kts.
Crew: 300
Aircraft: Landing pad and refueling station for vertical replenishment helicopters.
Weapons:
AAW: 16-cell GWLS.33 (F), 3 x GWLS.54 (P/S, A), 30mm Goalkeeper CIWS (F), 4 x MLG-27 (P/S).
Electronics suite:
Computer complex: ISOMS.3 Bifrost
Radars: Type 2012M Crow (multifunction search and tracking), Type 2015A Magpie (volume search), Type 1064S Hofvarpnir (surface search)
Passive electro-optical: Type 37E Bat (electro-optical surface surveillance)
ECM: Type 3077J (jammer), Type 3065D (radar/signals emissions receiver and direction finder), Type 3084R Nott (laser warning receiver and direction finder), Type 3085T SELKIE (anti-torpedo)
Communications: Alvis (secure satellite communications system), Godi (Link 17.2; secure datalink), Dvalin (Link 17.2S; encrypted acoustic modem).
Countermeasures: Siren (anti-missile), MASS (anti-missile), Mackerel (anti-torpedo).
Cost: $200 million USD

Exclusive to the Portland Iron Works
Normandy-class heavy combat transport ship
Length: 184 m; Beam: 29.7 m; Draught: 5.7 m
Displacement: 26,260 tons
Complement: 355 sailors and officers; can transport up to 600 soldiers.
Armament: One 11 inch ETC gun mounted in single turret in B position;
One 250 mm mortar mounted in A position;
2 x 48 cell Mk. 41 VLS launchers;
2 x 'Silver' ASW and ASuW torpedo launchers
4 x 100 mm guns in single turrets port and starboard
6 x 35 mm Millennium Gun CIWS mounted port and starboard
Protection: 255 mm advanced armour composite (titanium, aluminum, steel, nickel and ballistic ceramics); double-bottomed keel; hardened crossbeams installed across bulkheads; some void spaces used to add protection to sensitive areas. Ship is designed to minimize radar cross section. Survivability features added include fragmentation and nuclear blast protection and shock-hardened structure.
Cargo/Troop Transport: Two Landing Craft Air Cushioned can be accomodated, along with 10 Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicles. Three vehicle decks of 22,310 square feet. Two cargo holds capable of holding 22,750 cubic feet of storage. Can also carry a total of 1,106 cubic meters of cargo fuel.
Countermeasures: Mk 53 Nulka-similar decoy system (used as a hovering rocket to draw missiles away from the ship); two ASW and ASuW decoys; detection and jamming system providing surveillance, warning, and electronic countermeasures against missile attacks.
Sensors: Surface-search radar; three-dimensional air search radar; surface surveillance and tracking radar.
Propulsion: Four diesel engines developing 10,550 hp each; 23 knots sustained speed. Range is 5,600 nm at 14 knots.
Price: $1.3 billion.

The Normandy-class heavy combat transport ship is designed with two aims in mind. One, to deliver troops as safely and efficently as possible. Toward that end, it is protected by a composite armour scheme that allows for excellent survivability. In addition, hardened crossbeams along the bulkheads and a shock-hardened structure make this one of the most survivable ships in the ISN.

Secondly, this ship can also provide surface bombardment with its 11 inch gun and its 250 mm mortar. It includes several weapons systems to ensure that it can not only take a licking, but deliver one as well.

[OOC: I used the San Antonio-class as a rough guide for designing this. It has some of the features mentioned (namely the shock-hardened structure and nuclear blast protection) and the cargo holds actually carry more, but I made up for that with allowances for weapons since this is intended to be able to support offensive operations as well as defend itself from attack.]

Ryzner-class heavy transport hovercraft
Displacment: 58,483 tons
Dimensions: Length: 230.6 m; Beam: 48.4 m; Draught:n/a
Propuslion: 4 Gas Turbines, 2 auxiliary turbines
Speed: 21 kts
Cargo Capacity: 26,349 m^2
Weapons: 4xXLR 20mm Cannons
Electronics:
Computer complex: ISOMS.3 Bifrost
Radars: Type 2012M Crow (multifunction search and tracking), Type 2015A Magpie (volume search), Type 1064S Hofvarpnir (surface search)
Passive electro-optical: Type 37E Bat (surface surveillance)
ECM:[/b] Type 3077J (jammer), Type 3065D (radar/signals emissions receiver and direction finder), Type 3084R Nott (laser warning receiver and direction finder), Type 3085T SELKIE (anti-torpedo)
Communications: Alvis (secure satellite communications), Godi (Link 17.2; secure datalink).
Decoys: Siren (anti-missile), MASS (anti-missile), Mackerel (anti-torpedo)
Cost: $425 Million

The Ryzner-class heavy transport hovercraft is the second design provided to the Portland Iron Works by Inkana's Triste Naval Works. The ship fills a stated need by the PIW for a ship to allow for ship to shore delivery of tanks and other artillery equipment for amphibious warfare assaults.

Naval packages

Task Force (23 ships)
1 Forrest-class fleet carrier (CVN)
1 Volunteer-class nuclear powered battleship (BBN)
2 Ithaca-class light cruisers (CL)
5 Evermore-class destroyers (DD)
10 Wixted-class frigates (FF)
4 Skipjack-class nuclear powered attack submarines (SSN)
Cost: $26 billion

Quick Strike (16 ships)
1 Nelson-class light carrier (CVL)
1 Alliance-class supercruiser (CB)
2 Evermore-class destroyers (DD)
5 Wixted-class frigates (FF)
5 Seminole-class corvettes (FL)
2 Skipjack-class attack nuclear powered submarines (SSN)
Cost: $13 billion

Surface Strike (13 ships)
1 Alliance-class supercruiser (CB)
1 Randolph-class heavy cruiser (CA)
4 Evermore-class destroyers (DD)
5 Wixted-class frigates (FF)
2 Julianus-class cruise missile submarines (SSGN)
Cost: $15 billion

Light Invasion Force (14 ships)
1 McVie-class light/quick strike carrier (CVQ)
1 Baltimore-class heavy cruiser (CA)
2 Evermore-class destroyers (DDGN)
5 Piranha-class fast missile boats (MB)
1 Quay-class amphibious assault and replenishment vessels (LHR)
2 Ossipee-class special operations vessels (including one RIB and two CRRL)
2 Insurgent-class special operations submarines
Cost: $8.5 billion

Home Defense Fleet (27 ships)
1 Sea-class battlecruiser
2 Swiftsure-class carrier
5 Shield Bearer-class cruisers
5 Evermore-class destroyers
10 Wixted-class frigates
4 Bolash-class SSKs
Price: $32 billion
Running Cost: $1.05 billion/year

Science/Medical Squadron
1 Pasteur-class hospital ship
4 Curie-class light medical vessels
4 Einstein-class science vessels
2 Discovery-class research submarines
Cost: $8.5 billion

Coastal Patrol Squadron (9 ships)
1 Wixted-class frigate (FF)
4 Seminole-class corvettes (FL)
4 Bolash-class littoral defense submarines (SSKs)
Cost: $3.6 billion
Note: Nations in good standing with the Imperial Praetonian Shipyards may add two Tiger-class gunboats for an additional $3 billion.

Submarine Attack Pak (5 ships)
1 Julianus-class SSGN
4 Skipjack-class SSN
Cost: $9.5 billion

Submarine Kill Squadron (12 ships)
1 Stalwart-class SSBN
1 Julianus-class SSGN
8 Skipjack-class SSN
2 Bolash-class SSK
Cost: $18 billion

Navy Starter Pak (40 ships)
1 Forrest-class fleet carrier (CVN)
1 Nelson-class light carrier (CVL)
1 Volunteer-class nuclear powered battleship (BBN)
1 Alliance-class supercruiser (CB)
2 Randolph-class heavy cruisers (CA)
4 Ithaca-class light cruisers (CL)
5 Evermore-class destroyers (DD)
10 Wixted-class frigates (FF)
10 Seminole-class corvettes (FL)
5 Skipjack-class nuclear powered attack submarines (SSN)
Cost: $37 billion

Multi-Role Naval Fleet (102 ships)
2 Forrest-class fleet carriers (CVN)
2 Nelson-class light carriers (CVL)
2 Volunteer-class nuclear powered battleships (BBN)
4 Truxtun-class battlecruisers (BC)
3 Alliance-class supercrusiers (CB)
5 Randolph-class heavy cruisers (CA)
10 Ithaca-class light cruisers (CL)
15 Evermore-class destroyers (DD)
20 Wixted-class frigates (FF)
25 Seminole-class corvettes (FL)
10 Skipjack-class nuclear powered attack submarines (SSN)
4 Stalwart-class nuclear powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBN)
Cost: $85 billion

General Purpose Fleet (253 ships)
1 Vanguard-class heavy strike ship
1 Nanticoke-class heavy carrier (CVAN)
4 Forrest-class fleet carriers (CVN)
2 McVie-class light carriers (CVL)
5 Resolute-class nuclear powered battleships (BBGN)
5 Sea-class guided missile battlecruisers (BC)
10 Praeton-class heavy missile cruisers (CAGN)
15 Shield Bearer-class missile cruisers (CG)
20 Evermore-class destroyers (DDN)
25 Wixted-class frigates (FF)
30 Seminole-class corvettes (FL)
50 Piranha-class fast missile boats
25 Ossipee-class special operations boats (50 RIBs/50 CRRCs included)
20 Skipjack-class nuclear powered attack submarines (SSN)
10 Stalwart-class nuclear powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBN)
20 Insurgent-class special operations submarines
10 Lake-class mine clearance vessels
Cost: $315 billion

Discount Policy

5% Discount
*Repeat buyers (countries that make three to five purchases)
*High volume purchases (20 or more)

10% Discount
*Frequent buyers (countries that make six or more purchases)
*Very high volume purchases (40 or more)
*Members of Atlantian Oceania Region, Organisation of Maritime Powers or Woodstock Pact
*Nations with favored nation status (Zoogiedom)

15% Discount
*Most trusted nations (Isselmere-Nieland, Praetonia, Granzi)

Naval packages will not be subject to the same discounts listed above since packages already come with a discount.

Weapons

GWS.41.2 Loon anti-submarine missile (http://www.worldweapon.narod.ru/image/shema3m51.jpg) [fig. 2] (http://www.mbda.net/test_phototheque/photos/milas_2.jpg)

Figure 1 illustrates an early preproduction version, whereas figure 2 is an early production model.

The "Loon" is an anti-submarine missile that can be launched either from surface ships or submarines. It carries 200-350kg lightweight (i.e. 324mm) torpedo to the last noted position of the target before releasing its payload.

The weight of the launch vehicle, with booster but without the torpedo, is about 500kg (497.94kg; 376.71kg without booster). With an MU 90 torpedo, the Loon can attain a range of up to 60km, with an initial speed (ballistic phase) of up to Mach 2.25. The launch vehicle can be continuously updated by the firing vessel while in flight. Once the booster engine has been detached, the Loon cruises to the target using a high efficiency turbojet engine at trans-sonic (high subsonic) speed. Above the target, the launch vehicle releases the payload, which then parachutes into the water and proceeds to seek its foe.

The Loon can be launched by a ship equipped with a Mk.41 VLS, or a ship or submarine able to fire a Tomahawk missile.

Characteristics (with MU 90 as payload)
Dimensions: length: 5.25m (without booster), 5.7m (with booster), 6.25m (submarine launch canister); diameter: 464mm (pre-launch); 533mm (stabilising fins, submarine launch canister); 1.624m (wings of launch vehicle extended)
Mass: 680.71kg (without booster), 801.94kg (with booster), 948.68kg (submarine launch canister).
Range: 75km
Speed: Mach 2.25 (ballistic phase); Mach 0.6-0.85 (transitional); ~50kts (terminal velocity of MU 90 torpedo)
Price (without torpedo): $375,000 per unit (VL version), $385,000 (submarine launch canister).

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GWS.47 Robin small diameter bomb (http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/munitions/images/smalbomb.jpg)

The GWS.41 "Robin" is a small diameter bomb designed to penetrate deep targets with precision, power, and the absolute minimum weight. Measuring only 1.83 metres in length and 15.24 centimetres in diameter, this 115 kg device can crack through two metres of reinforced concrete with its armour piercing steel casing, something which required 908 kg bombs previously.

Using its anti-jam GPS targetting system, the "Robin" can correct its attack autonomously once dropped. The "Robin" may be dropped as far away as 24 km from the target with a minute circular error probable (CEP; i.e. potential miss radius) of three metres, or twenty-six metres CEP if only the small three-axis laser INS is operable.

Characteristics
Dimensions: length: 1.83 m; diameter: 15.24 cm
Mass: 115 kg
Warhead: 22.7 kg in armour-piercing steel casing
Range: (maximum launch range, altitude dependent) 25 km
Guidance: Differential GPS/INS, autonomous, all-weather
Price: $30,000

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GWS.48 Starling light autonomous attack missile (http://www.missilesandfirecontrol.com/our_products/strikeweapons/LOCAAS/images/pic-product-locaas.jpg) [fig. 2] (http://www.missilesandfirecontrol.com/our_products/strikeweapons/LOCAAS/images/pic02-locaas_sml.jpg) [fig. 3] (http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/munitions/images/locaas3.jpg)

The GWS.48 "Starling" is a miniature smart missile that uses laser detection and ranging (LADAR) with improved low visibility performance along with an anti-jam GPS and small laser INS to search an area for targets of opportunity. Its autonomous target recognition (ATR) software will then prosecute the target and select the best warhead mode for the target. Like many advanced AI weapons, this weapon's effectiveness is greatly improved when working as a flock.

Characteristics
Dimensions: length: 91.4 cm; width (pre-launch configuration): 25.4 cm; height (pre-launch configuration): 20.32 cm; wingspan (extended): 1.016 m
Mass: 45.36-50 kg
Warhead: 20kg; multi-mode: stretching rod for armour penetration, aerostable slug for increased stand-off capability, and fragmentation for soft target kill.
Guidance: GPS/INS (midcourse guidance and all-weather direct attack); LADAR (search and attack)
Propulsion: 135 N thrust turbojet
Range: 150 km+ (approximately 30-minute endurance)
Search zone: (single munition assault): maximum (at 50 km search radius): 84.5 km^2; minimum (at 150 km range): 38 km^2
(four munition combined assault): long range (at 115 km search radius): 100 km^2; minimum (at 150 km range): 47.5 km^2
Ceiling: 15 km; search altitude: 230 m
Speed: 375 km/h+
Price: $30,000 per unit

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GWS.50 Pigeon anti-radar and autonomous attack weapon (http://www.lockheedmartin.com/data/assets/4552.jpg)

Test model. (http://www.astronautix.com/graphics/t/tacitrai.jpg)

The "Pigeon" is a small, lightweight UAV designed primarily for single-use search-and-destroy missions.

The "Pigeon" possesses lightweight electro-optical sensors (light-intensification and infra-red) and an advanced passive radar/signals receiver and initial processor (radar warning (RW) and direction-finding (DF)) to identify its prey. An identification friend or foe (IFF) aerial runs along the belly of the drone to avoid attacking friendlies, while the secure Link 17G data link ensures that a human can be kept in the loop just in case.

Should no enemy signals be detected within the pre-programmed zone of attack or interest, the "Pigeon" can loiter. The area of interest can be altered in flight either by a control station or by the drone itself if it should pick up enemy signals within its range. (The "Pigeon" can estimate the fuel required to reach a target using a mote.)

Characteristics
Functions: real-time reconnaissance and attack aerial vehicle
Dimensions: length: 2.31m; diameter: 0.275m (housed); wingspan: 0.82m (deployed)
Mass: 188 kg (total), 20 kg warhead
Propulsion: turbofan
Range: maximum (no return): 450 km+; combat (full speed, no return): 120 km+
Ceiling: 15 km
Speed: maximum: 0.6 Mach+; loiter: 0.25-0.4 Mach
Price: $350,000

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GWS.52 Pelican anti-ship missile (http://homepage.eircom.net/~steven/images/noranti.jpg)

The GWS.52 "Pelican" was developed by Lyme and Martens Industries to replace the GWS.39.3 "Jewel" (Yakhont-3) in domestic service.

The "Pelican," like the "Pigeon" is really a one-way drone with many advanced features allowing it to evade most missile defences as it approaches its targets. Like its siblings the "Rook" and the "Tern," the "Pelican" possesses an effective autonomous operation situational awareness module (AOSAM) permitting the missile to alter its flight characteristics and use its minute radar cross-section and small infra-red signature as well as active jamming (ECM) to counter enemy threats as well as to respond to countermeasures (ECCM), thus giving the "Pelican" a greater probability of successful strikes.

Like the GWS.39.3, the GWS.52 can work individually but is even deadlier in flocks. With its Link 17.2G secure data link, the lead "Pelican" operating at altitude can communicate with the other missiles in the flock to assign and prosecute targets ensuring a wider range of strikes against enemy ships. With this data link connection, the "Pelican" can receive targetting information from dedicated reconnaissance satellites, aerial vehicles providing over-the-horizon guidance, or from the firing vehicle. With this information, the GWS.52 can prosecute an enemy from various angles, regulating its thrust to ensure either a staggered or unique arrival time in the target zone. Furthermore, the data link permits attacks to be performed in conjunction with other combat drones, such as the "Puffin" or the "Rook," to minimise probability of intercept. For instance, the "Puffin" or "Rook" can use its search radar to illuminate the enemy fleet allowing the entire flock of "Pelicans" to remain below the enemy radar. Also, "Pelicans" and "Pigeons" can engage in a combined assault against a hostile fleet: the "Pigeons" eliminate the enemy's air defences while the "Pelicans" advance towards their targets.

Adding to the small EM signature of the "Pelican" is its ability to use either its small low-probability of intercept (LPI) radar or imaging infra-red sensors to home in on a specific target without revealing its presence.

When air launched from high altitude (10-15 km), the "Pelican" may initially proceed to target at 10-12 km altitude until its radar warning receivers begin detecting hostile emissions. The "Pelican" then descends to between 20 m and 5 m, or lower if sea states permit, and accelerates towards its targets. From about 50 km away, one missile (if in a flock) ascends to acquire targets and transmits this data to the other missiles as it descends. This hi-lo profile and the "Pelican's" supercruise turbo-ramjet engine allows a maximum range of 560 km. When either air launched from low altitude, or surface or submarine launched, the "Pelican" may opt for a lo-hi-lo attack profile, allowing attacks from as far away as 325 km. The "Pelican" may also perform a direct lo-lo assault. Using supercruise, the GWS.52 can prosecute targets from over 240 km distant, while operating at full speed (Mach 3+) the "Pelican" can travel up to 175 km to its prey.

All in all, the GWS.52 offers a great advance in the field of modern naval superiority.

Characteristics
Function: supersonic cruise anti-ship missile
Launch Angle: vertical to fifteen degrees from the horizontal, with 360 degree initial acquisition capability
Dimensions: length (surface launched version): 8.9m; diameter: 0.65m (in launch capsule), 0.75m (fins deployed); wingspan: 1.96m (deployed)
Mass: air launched version: 2,500kg (2.5t); surface launched version: (launch weight) 3,000 kg (3t), (in launch canister) 3,800 kg (3.8t); warhead: 250 kg APHE
Range (dependent on launch and attack profile): air launched, hi-lo attack: 570 km (max.); air, surface, or submarine launched, lo-hi-lo profile: 325 km (max.); surface or submarine launched, supercruise with full speed terminal (50+ km), lo-lo profile: 260 km (max.); surface or submarine launched, full speed, lo-lo profile: 175 km (max.)
Propulsion: turbo-ramjet
Ceiling: 15 km; attack altitude 10-5 m and lower (depending on sea states)
Speed: 1.65 Mach (supercruise); 3.22+ Mach (terminal)
Cost: $1.225 million

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GWS.57 Erne surface-to-air missile (http://www.eurosam.com/blocks/images/AS30%20V.jpg)

A replacement for the SM-2.IIIB and Aster-30 missiles currently in service with several navies, the "Erne" uses existing technologies to create an extremely agile and fast missile capable of defeating the most dangerous foes equipped with scramjet technology. The mixture of sensors on the GWS.57 as well as its inertial or command midcourse guidance (updated via secure datalink) ensure that the "Erne" is very resistant to ECM or other countermeasures. Lastly, its well-proven flight control systems, with thrust-vectoring granting high maneuvrability up to 12 Gs and the PIF-PAF (Pilotage en Force - Pilotage Aerodynamique Fort) reaction control enabling maneuvres of up to 60 Gs, ensure that even the most pesky of foes is easily swatted from your skies.

Characteristics
Dimensions:length: 4.8 m; diameter: (thruster): 35.66 cm, (terminal intercept dart): 32.7 cm
Mass: 664 kg
Guidance: inertial or command midcourse guidance (through either dedicated directors (AEGIS) or main radar (PAAMS, NAIADS); dual-mode radar sensor terminal homing, IIR, short-range LADAR
Maximum range: 108 nm (200 km)
Maximum altitude of intercept: 50 km (generally 30 km)*
Speed (maximum): Mach 6
Maneuvrability: >60 G
Flight control: Dual thrust solid rocket with thrust vectoring, folding aft control fins, and "PIF-PAF" rapid reaction control thrusters for rapid maneuvres.
Cost: $1.2 million per unit**

[* As is likely evident, the higher the altitude of intercept is, the less horizontal range the missile has. ** Price reduction owing to new information regarding cost of RL systems and factoring in high production rate as well as R & D costs.]

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Cutaway view (http://www.defence.gov.au/dmo/msd/jp2070/images/cutaway%20view%20of%20MU-90.jpg)
SarzTorp lightweight ASW torpedo

This lightweight torpedo is able to be deployed in littoral warfare and in deep water operations, by frigates or corvettes, ASW helicopters, and fixed wing aircraft intended to provide ASW support.

The SarzTorp replaces torpedos such as the Mk 46 Mod 1 and Mk 46 Mod 5A(SW) torpedoes in service in some navies. Several PIW-built ships in the Sarzonian navy have already been designed to carry this torpedo, while several others will be refit at various junctures to allow them to carry the torpedo. RSIN-built ships that are designed to carry the Loon ASW missile can also carry the SarzTorp, another advantage to the weapon's design.

Calibre: 11.75" 3/4
Length: 2950 mm
Weight: 300 kg
Minimum launching depth: 25 m
Maximum depth: > 950 m
Speed: variable between 25 -> 50 knots
Autonomy: 10000 m
Price: $1.9 million per unit.[/size]

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Yellow Jacket mini-SAM

Function: portable surface to air missile launcher.
Dimensions: length: 1.4 meters; weight: 30 pounds; diameter; 19 cm;
Speed: supersonic in flight
Range: 0.9 to 5.5 km; Ceiling: 9,500 feet.
Sensors: Passive infrared sensors
Cost: $275,000 per unit

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GWS.58 Hurricane multi-purpose SAM

The GWS.58 "Hurricane" was developed by Lyme and Martens Industries for service on the Port-class cruise missile submarines as a very long-range anti-ship/surface attack missile.

The GWS.58 consists of three stages: the booster stage; the scramjet stage, and; the terminal stage powered by a turbo-ramjet. On a standard attack mission, the booster stage lifts the “Hurricane” to an altitude and speed at which the scramjet can engage. Once the scramjet stage exhausts its fuel, the missile glides to attack height and speed before igniting the turbo-ramjet. The “Hurricane” then proceeds towards its target.

The “Hurricane” is equipped with a version of the “Pelican’s” AOSAM modified for hypersonic flight. The AOSAM permits the “Hurricane” to select the best course towards the target while minimising the missile’s presence to enemy systems. The “Hurricane” can engage in direct hypersonic strikes against targets (up to 400 km) or may engage in more subtle, stealthy approaches using the terminal stage’s turbo-ramjet. The terminal stage possesses all of the superb counter-measures of the successful “Pelican” missile and is almost as manoeuvrable.

Like the GWS.52 “Pelican”, the GWS.58 can operate either individually or in flocks. Targeting information can be continuously updated both among other missiles in the flock or by satellite or ship through secure channels.

The terminal stage of the GWS.58 uses a LPI radar to guide the “Hurricane” towards its target, although it may be guided by GPS as well. Purely hypersonic attacks are often conducted purely under GPS guidance.

Characteristics
Function: hypersonic/supersonic cruise multi-purpose surface attack missile
Launch Angle: vertical to fifteen degrees from the horizontal, with 360 degree initial acquisition capability
Dimensions: length (surface launched version): 8.92m; diameter: 0.8m (in launch capsule), 1.02m (fins deployed); wingspan: 2.34m (deployed)
Mass: surface launched version: (launch weight) 5,600 kg (5.6t), (in launch canister) 6,800 kg (6.8t); warhead: 500 kg BROACH APHE
Range (anti-ship, land attack): surface, or submarine launched, lo-hi-lo profile: 800km, 1,200 km (650 nm max.: 200 km to altitude, 300 km scramjet phase, 300 km attack phase anti-ship; max. range only for land attack)
Propulsion: solid propellant booster, scramjet second stage, turbo-ramjet terminal stage
Ceiling: 90 km; attack altitude 10-5 m and lower (depending on sea states)
Speed: 6-7 Mach (initial), 6 Mach (scramjet), 1.65 Mach (supercruise), 3.5 Mach (terminal)
Cost: $1.25 million

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'Silver' anti-ship and ASW torpedo
Characteristics
Function: ASW and anti-ship torpedo fired from submarine.
Dimensions: length (surface launched version): 5.92m; diameter: ~0.53m (21 inches)
Warhead: 650 lbs high explosive
Weapon acquisition range: 1,500 yards
Minimum/maximum launch range: 1,250 to 11,500 yards
Search/Attack depth settings: Minimum 25 yards; Maximum 1,550 yards
Depth: Reportedly 2,750 feet.
Guidance: Wire guided and passive/active acoustic homing
Mass: surface launched version: (launch weight) 5,600 kg (5.6t), (in launch canister) 6,800 kg (6.8t); warhead: 500 kg BROACH APHE
Range: 53,210 yds at 40 knots; 41,020 yds at 55 knots.
Propulsion: air turbine pump discharge system; liquid fueled swash plate engine with pumpjet propulsor
Speed: 55 knots
Cost: $3.25 million

This torpedo is a devastating weapon in the hands of a submarine for ASW and anti-ship warfare. With depth and power, this torpedo is the bane of existence for many surface ships and submarines. Its wire guidance systems allow it to acquire targets from 1,500 yards away and it is very capable of avoiding countermeasures.

[OOC: This is based on the Mark 48 torpedoes in service in the U.S. Navy, in particular the later versions that have improved strengths against countermeasure and have been fired under Arctic icecaps.]

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'Scorcher' surface-to-surface missile

At the request of the Incorporated Sarzonian Navy, the Portland Iron Works and Windham & Green Defense Industries have developed a new surface-to-surface missile of Sarzonian design for use in the new Johnston-class AA destroyer currently in development by PIW.

The ISN's requirements for the missile include supersonic speed, high payload, and optimal effectiveness for deployment against most monohulled ships. The 'Scorcher' SSM fits these requirements to a 'T.' With its high speed and its long range, it is capable of destroying monohulled ships as large as fleet carriers. Like the missile on which this is based, the 'Scorcher' uses an abrupt pop-up maneuver upon its terminal approach to throw off anti-missile defenses.

The 'Scorcher' missile will enter service with the ISN upon the commissioning of the ISS Johnston, the name ship of the new class of AA destroyer. Upon its entry into service, the Portland Iron Works will offer it for sale alongside its other weapons systems. All sales of the 'Scorcher' will be subject to a background check into the prospective purchaser. In addition, production rights will only be granted to most favoured and trusted nations.

SPECIFICATIONS
Warhead: 825 lb conventional or 225 kiloton nuclear
Range: 95 miles
Wing Span: 6.85 feet
Diameter: 2.5 feet
Length: 32.1 feet
Weight: 10,210 pounds
Engine: Integrated Rocket Booster Ramjet Sustainer
Guidance: Active Radar and LADAR-capable Homing Sea Skimmer
Speed: Mach 2.625 at sea level

[OOC: Based on the 'Sunburn' missile used by the Russian navy.]

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'Scourge' anti-ship missile
This is designed as an anti-heavy ship missile. It wouldn't be used for destroyers and frigates, but for navies that are looking for a weapon to counter some of the large battleships and carriers in the world today, this is your weapon.

Characteristics:
Length: 9.9 meters
Diameter: .9 meters
Weight: 7,250 kg; 800 kg conventional high explosive or 500 kiloton nuclear warhead
Propulsion: 2 solid-fuel boosters; 1 turbojet sustainer engine
Maximum speed: Mach 2
Maximum range: 650 km
Guidance: GPS/laser guidance systems
Price: $3.5 million
NOTE: Production rights are not available, except to countries with most trusted nation status.

[OOC: This is based on the 'Shipwreck' missile used by the Soviet Union.]

Little hint, posting a page breaking picture isn't exactly a good idea.. maybe a simple link?...

We can't afford it... can we?

As the newly-edited intro post indicates, I use one of two economic calculators to determine whether your nation has the funds to purchase any ships from the Portland Iron Works. The best one in my opinion is ThirdGeek (http://nseconomy.thirdgeek.com/), since it includes details about the economic situation in your country that are lacking in other calculators. It has a listing of major line items in your nation's budget and percentage breakdowns for each.

Of course, the one I examine first is your country's defense budget. Usually, I can tell right away if your country could conceiveably afford to purchase what you've ordered. For instance, if a country has a $5 trillion defense budget and you order one Multi Role Naval Fleet, there's a good chance that you can afford what you're ordering from the PIW. If your country has a $50 million defense budget and you order a Calypso-class superdreadnaught, you can't afford it and I'll have to deny the order.

Beyond those extreme examples, there is a gray area that comes about when you make a purchase that's roughly 30 percent of your defense budget. I use a figure of 33 percent of your total defense budget when I make a determination whether or not you can afford your order. It's true that some countries spend significantly more on one branch of the military than they do on others. It wouldn't make sense for a landlocked country to build a navy, for instance. That's where you come in. Number one, you should realize that spending your entire defense budget on purchases is a very bad idea. Besides the hulls themselves, you have to take several factors into account. You have to consider fuel, maintenance, repair, and simple operating costs for each ship, and that's not even taking paying for crews, their uniforms, their food, etc. Isselmere's storefront (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=361894) has a great guide (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=7151333&postcount=2) to the economics of maintaining a navy.

Now, the reason I say it's a gray area is that I've seen storefront owners be a bit more lax about this than I suggested in the previous paragraph. Many RPers get into a habit of assuming that you have the logistics already in place and don't need to spend valuable space in a post writing about tankers and supply convoys. Also, storefront owners could conceiveably check to see if you've made orders in other similar storefronts before making a decision on whether or not to confirm you order. I do every once in a while, but unless you've placed two massive orders in the same RL day, I'm pretty lenient about confirming those orders.

I have other preferences that are not make or break issues, namely that you post a request for a payment arrangement ahead of time and that you do your own math. I have taken my cue from Praetonia's storefront (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=332455) when it comes to making payment arrangements for countries that can't afford their orders. Isselmere is more strict about it and more inclined to deny orders that exceed your national budget (he denied my first order!). If you make a concerted effort toward realism, I'm willing to offer you a payment schedule even if you haven't done so. If your request is unrealistic (such as 10 General Purpose Fleets for a 5 million population country or a larger country with an imploded economy), I'll deny those out right.

All of the above shouldn't be seen as hard and fast, dictatorial rules. They should be seen as guidelines toward the economics behind the Portland Iron Works. Remember that I reserve the right to perform a background check on your country for any purchase, particularly for the superdreadnaughts or the larger naval packages. I also reserve the right to refuse for non-economic considerations (such as but not limited to players I ignore or countries that are hostile to me or to an ally).

Happy shopping!

The Imperial Celtayoshi Navy has decicded to purchase the following

Order:
Freedom-Class Dreadnaught ($125 billion)

Total Cost:
($125 billion)


We await confirmation, money will be wired upon confirmation

Celtayoshi: Order confirmed. Your Freedom-class dreadnaught is nearing completion and will be available to you in two years [2 RL days].

Thank you for ordering from the Portland Iron Works.

Commodore Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director
Portland Iron Works

OOC post following:

I included brief mentions of some of the RL ships that the ships available in this storefront. The idea behind my doing that was to give you a real basis for comparison among the ships out there. In some cases, I made tweaks in the stats to make the ship more uniquely mine. In other cases, I attempted to address what I considered to be flaws in the design of the ships.

When I come up with a design that is relatively unique (for instance, one that does not have a RL ship as its basis or one that is "loosely" based on a RL ship), I also try to come up with disadvantages that are realistic. For instance, the Volunteer is well-armoured and has heavy guns. It's basically a Yamato-class with four triple turrets of 18.1 inch guns instead of three triple turrets. It also operates on nuclear fuel and is intended to have more modern systems than the Yamato had. However, I only increased the speed in comparsion to the RL ship by two knots and I increased the draught of the ship to make it relatively difficult to maneuver.

For the Evermore-class (nee Kashmir-class), I wanted to make the ship well-armed and well-armoured compared to most other destroyers, so I added armour and additional weapons to a later Arleigh Burke-class destroyer. However, to make the design more realistic, I lowered the speed so the ship is probably one of the slower ships of its class.

Here's a brief rundown of the ships in this storefront with their RL equivalents, if appropriate:

Calypso-class dreadnaught
This is not based on a RL ship. It's a ship that's intended to be our answer to a Doujin-class ship, though its armament is more equivalent to a Thunderchild-class except for the railgun.

Vanguard-class heavy strike ship
Again, this is not based on a RL ship. In comparison to the superdreadnaughts of the world (such as the infamous Doujin-class, it would be equivalent to a battlecruiser. It is not designed to engage a Doujin, but it can project power nearly as effectively.

Freedom-class pocket dreadnaught
Again, not based on a RL ship, but extends the principles behind the Alaska-class or the Scharnhorst-class to Trimarian-hulled dreadnaughts. The export version carries nine 30" guns and several rail gun mounts to make it a dangerous ship.

Casterbridge-class Trimaran supercruiser
Another ship that is a takeoff on the principles of the pocket battleship brought into the world of the Trimaran behemoths, this ship is intended to serve as a relatively cost-effective alternative to superdreadnaughts. The kinetic-reducing ceramic plates provide limited protection against a tungsten rod attack.

Nanticoke-class heavy carrier
Not based on a particular RL ship, but it's probably fairly close to a souped-up rendition of the later versions of the Nimitz. I used my own Forrest-class carrier as the basis for this ship design.

Resolute-class guided missile battleship
Again, not based on a particular RL ship and again, based on a previous PIW design (the Volunteer.) This ship is somewhat along the lines of a proposed super Yamato with six 20 inch guns. This design incorporates some of the weapons systems jointly sold by PIW and the RSIN Corporation.

Volunteer-class battleship
Based on the Yamato-class, as mentioned above, but significantly greater displacement. Also, I added a fourth turret of 18.1" guns.

Forrest-class fleet carriers
Based on the U.S.S. Enterprise. Slight changes in statistics.

Nelson-class light carriers
Based loosely on the Charles de Gaulle-class light carriers built by the French navy, but I increased displacement significantly and placed greater emphasis on armour.

Swiftsure-class Trimaran light carrier
Based somewhat loosely on the DeGaulle and the future aircraft carrier for the United Kingdom's navy, this ship is designed to be a more survivable platform for quick deployment of aircraft.

McVie-class light/quick strike carriers
Based on the Italian Cavour-class aircraft carrier launched in July of this year with slightly more armour and designed to carry fixed wing aircraft.

Sea-class guided missile battlecruiser
I'm not sure which ship this is based on, to be honest. I was basing some of the specifications I suggested on a guided missile version of the Truxtun. This is somewhat of an upgrade of both the Praeton and the Truxtun to account for guided missile launches.

Truxtun-class battlecruiser
Based on the original concept behind the Lexington-class battlecruisers, of which only two were completed after being converted to aircraft carriers. Instead of the later design with eight 16 inch guns, I kept the original weapons configuration of nine 14 inch guns.

Alliance-class supercruiser
Based directly on the Alaska-class, but is also very similar to the German Scharnhorst-class.

Randolph-class heavy cruiser
Based loosely on the Baltimore-class heavy cruisers used by the U.S. Navy, those ships were often considered the one class to get the concept right. I actually downshifted the stats from an Alaska-class and increased the gun armament to nine inch guns from the eight inch guns used by most heavy cruisers.

Ithaca-class light cruiser
Based on the Cleveland-class light cruisers that were described as being heavy cruisers in all but armament, I removed one of the triple turrets of six inch guns and made slight modifications to the displacement and armour. I used this class because of its survivabily IRL. The USS Houston survived two torpedo attacks, including one when it was under tow from the first such attack.

Evermore-class destroyer
Based on the Arleigh Burke Flight IIA, but with slightly larger displacement and greater armour. Also, I used two nuclear reactors instead of six diesel turbines. Because of the increased armour, I reduced the top speed of the Evermore to account for the greater weight. I also added some additional armaments to try to make it one of the most heavily armed destroyers out there, though that may still be a work in progress.

Wixted-class stealth frigate
Based on the La Fayette-class stealth frigates in the French navy. I increased the side sloping slightly to reduce radar signature further.

Seminole-class corvette
The Seminole-class is based on the Eliat-class Sa'ar 5 corvettes built by the Israeli navy. The RL ships are known for their stealth abilities.

Tiger-class railgun-armed gunboats
Not based on a RL design. These ships are designed with their primary armament being railguns as a coastal defense weapon against Doujin-equivalents. The idea is based somewhat on the idea behind the gunboats President Thomas Jefferson ordered for coastal defense.

Octopus-class patrol vessel
Based on the Danish Flyvefisken-class patrol vessels that are known for their versatility. I increased the crew compliment and the tonnage slightly.

Piranha-class missile boat
Based on the Ambassador III-class. Slight changes in stats.

Ossipee-class special operations vessel[/b]
Based on two different classes of special operations vessels in service in the U.S. Navy, the Mk 5 Pegasus-class and the patrol boat Riverine. The rigid inflatable boats and the combat rubber raiding craft are actual designs in the U.S. Navy, though I played around with the stats a bit.

Stalwart-class SSBN
This class was originally intended as a hybrid SSBN-SSN but the challenges of creating a boat that could handle both functions resulted in the creation of separate designs. The name Stalwart was retained for the class of SSBNs. I don't remember which classes I used to base these boats on, but I think they were the Vanguard-class (British) and the Triomphant-class (French).

Skipjack-class SSN
The other class to result from the Stalwart-class. Probably most similar to the British Astute-class but I'm not completely sure.

Julianus-class SSGN
After extensive research into the Russian Kursk and the American Ohio-classes, I created this class. I probably could have converted Stalwart-class boats to serve in this role, but I figured I spent so much time with them, why not just create the class?

Bolash-class SSK
Based on the French Agosta 90B-class SSKs.

Insurgent-class special operations sub
This is based loosely on the Sea Dagger special operations subs in the Swedish navy. Since the request came for a larger version, I increased the size by approximately 2 1/2 times.

Pasteur-class hospital ship
This ship is based loosely on the USS Sanctuary and the intent behind this design is to create a dedicated hospital ship (in my navy, previous designs were cruise ships that were converted).

Einstein-class scientific research vessel
Based very loosely on the DAIE-class Australian Marine Science Vessels, but I essentially tripled its size and gave it more capabilities.

Discovery-class research submarine
This is based on two possible NR-2 replacement designs to replace the NR-1 research submarine the U.S. has used since the late '60s. Each design had different strengths and weaknesses, so I tried to create a design that took the best qualities of both while adding some realistic design challenges.

Diplomacy-class executive yacht
This design is not based on a particular class of vessel. It was the result of extensive research into modern and traditional executive yachts, such as the one called the "floating White House" (the USS Potomac).

Curie-class light medical vessel
This is not based on any particular RL design. The concept behind this ship was to create a smaller version of a hospital ship for shallow waters. It's intended to provide urgent care and serve as a stopgap until patients can get to a land hospital or a Pasteur.

[i]Chieftain-class executive submarine
Based on a personal submarine provided by US Subs (http://www.ussubs.com). The model I used is the Phoenix 1000. I gave it a sturdier hull and extended the size slightly.

Greetings from the Imperial Dominion of Sdaeriji. The Imperial Navy is undergoing unprecedented expansion, and we are looking outward to supplement our own vessels.

The Imperial Navy of Sdaeriji requests the following:

Two (2) Truxtun-Class Battlecruisers
Four (4) Alliance-Class Supercruisers
Four (4) Randolph-Class Heavy Cruisers
Ten (10) Ithaca-Class Light Cruisers

The payment of $17.45 billion will be wired immediately upon confirmation of order. If Imperial Naval Commission is satisfied with the quality of the purchase, we will be doing business with you in the future. Thank you.

Admiral Aquil D'guerr
Imperial Navy of Sdaeriji

TO: Admiral Aquil D'guerr
Imperial Navy of Sdaeriji
FROM: Commodore Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
SUBJECT: Order confirmation

We at the Portland Iron Works would be glad to confirm and fulfill your order at the price of $17.45 billion. The ships you have ordered have been completed and are undergoing sea trials. You should have your ships by [5 p.m. Eastern time IRL].

We would like to thank you for your order and hope that you will look to the Portland Iron Works for your naval needs.

PRODUCTION RIGHTS AGREEMENT

Portland Iron Works

IC:

By signing this agreement, the nation of [undersigned] agrees to this contract for the amount of [U.S. dollars] whereby the purchaser may produce not more than [number of] units of [product] for use in the active or ready reserve military of [undersigned] only. Further units may be purchased from the Portland Iron Works or the contract may be renewed at the consent of the company. Any modernisation of the original product will be forwarded to [undersigned] via secure data connections.

[Undersigned] may not disclose information normally considered classified to another country without the explicit consent of the Incorporated Sarzonian Government.

[Undersigned] is expressly prohibited from reverse engineering or from producing or selling any variants of the [weapon] design. This contract does not cover the right to distribute units, which the Company shall maintain. Failure to adhere to the terms outlined in this contract shall result in the direct forfeiture of the right of production of further units and may result in legal action. Any amendments to this contract shall have been discussed and agreed to before this contract is signed.

OOC:

Essentially, this means that you have the right to produce a specific number of units. If I upgrade anything, you’ll get the information transferred to you via data link and you can build the modified version. Once you’ve produced the specified unit number, you may agree to a new contract for additional units for an additional charge (though it might also be simply a contract extension with some more palm greasing). You may not disclose information about these classes to anyone (ICly, though a secret IC with the statistics to help a RP along is probably necessary for any combat RPs).

You may only use the weapons you produce in your military/ready reserve/national milita. I retain all distribution rights and everything is copyrighted. If you sell the units without my permission, you revoke your right to produce any more units and I will be unlikely to give you any further production contracts. Any changes to this contract must be proposed and agreed to before it is signed.

Contract and items referenced therein are copyright Mike Sarzo (2004-2005). All rights reserved.

*added Calypso-class trimarian dreadnaught*

*bump*

TO:Commodore Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Ironworks

Greetings again from the Imperial Dominion of Sdaeriji. As you may already know, the Imperial Navy is undergoing unprecedented expansion, and we are looking outward to supplement our own vessels. The Imperial Naval Commission was quite pleased with the quality of the vessels we recieved from you, and we wish to add even more of your magnificent vessels to our naval might.

The Imperial Navy of Sdaeriji requests:

Four (4) Truxtun-Class Battlecruisers
Five (5) Alliance-Class Supercruisers
Eight (8) Randolph-Class Heavy Cruisers
Eight (8) Ithaca-Class Light Cruisers

The payment of $22.675 billion will be wired upon confirmation of order. We are happy to again do business with the Portland Ironworks and we look forward to future dealings. Thank you.

Admiral Aquil D'guerr
Imperial Navy of Sdaeriji

TO: Admiral Aquil D'guerr
Imperial Navy of Sdaeriji

FROM: Commodore Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works

We at the Portland Iron Works are very pleased at your return and we are delighted to hear that you are pleased with the quality of the ships you ordered from us.

Your order:

Four (4) Truxtun-Class Battlecruisers
Five (5) Alliance-Class Supercruisers
Eight (8) Randolph-Class Heavy Cruisers
Eight (8) Ithaca-Class Light Cruisers

Cost: $22.675 billion

Is confirmed. The ships are beginning their sea trials and should be en route to you by [8 p.m. Eastern time IRL].

Once again, we are pleased to do business with you and we hope you continue to look to the Portland Iron Works for your naval needs.

Sarzonia, here's a image of the GN-3 Railgun that's on the Calypso:

Sarzonia, here's a image of the GN-3 Railgun that's on the Calypso:

[OOC: Cool. Thanks!]

I had to have something in the way of pics, and I'm too lazy to draw an entire ship!

I had to have something in the way of pics, and I'm too lazy to draw an entire ship!

[OOC: It's all good. :)]

*bump*

*bump*

OOC: This is completely unrelated, but I drew my own pic for the Commonwealth Class BB. On MS Paint!

OOC: This is completely unrelated, but I drew my own pic for the Commonwealth Class BB. On MS Paint!

[OOC: Looks great!]

The Portland Iron Works would like to announce that we will be performing standard inventory and performance evaluations and will return to full operations in [one RL week].

[OOC: I'm on holiday in Maine and, since I'm visiting my grandmother, it will be difficult for me to get to an Internet connection, so if there aren't any replies, that's the reason.]

Greetings again from the Imperial Dominion of Sdaeriji. As you may already know, the Imperial Navy is undergoing unprecedented expansion, and we are looking outward to supplement our own vessels. The Imperial Naval Commission was quite pleased with the quality of the vessels we recieved from you, and we wish to add even more of your magnificent vessels to our naval might.

The Imperial Navy of Sdaeriji requests:

Two (2) Truxtun-Class Battlecruisers
Three (3) Alliance-Class Supercruisers
Three (3) Randolph-Class Heavy Cruisers
Eight (8) Ithaca-Class Light Cruisers

The payment of $14.05 billion will be wired upon confirmation of order. We are happy to again do business with the Portland Ironworks and we look forward to future dealings. Thank you.

Admiral Aquil D'guerr
Imperial Navy of Sdaeriji

To:Admiral Aquil D'guerr, Imperial Navy of Sdaeriji
From: Commodore Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Order confirmation

We at the Portland Iron Works are glad to confirm your order for the following:

Two (2) Truxtun-Class Battlecruisers
Three (3) Alliance-Class Supercruisers
Three (3) Randolph-Class Heavy Cruisers
Eight (8) Ithaca-Class Light Cruisers

To make the accounting easier, we are giving an initial discount of $50 million to bring the charge for this order to $14 billion. In addition, we are giving you a frequent purchaser's discount of 5%, making your total order $13.3 billion.

We hope you look to the Portland Iron Works for your future naval needs and we are glad to have you as a repeat customer.

ooc: When will my vessels be ready?

ooc: When will my vessels be ready?

[OOC: My bad. They're ready now and are on their way to you.

Thank God for public libraries.]

To: AoE Royal Navy
From: Commodore Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Order of three Alliance-class supercruisers

The Portland Iron Works has reviewed your order request forwarded from Commodore Jamie Wilson (ISN-Ret.), managing director of the Wilmington Shipyard Corporation, and we have determined that your order of three Alliance-class supercruisers with the modifications you requested would exceed a naval budget of five percent of your overall budget. [OOC: I used the Thrace-Tailteann Budgetary Calculator, accessible at this URL: http://members.fortunecity.com/thracetailteann/html/gnp.html with a presumed military budget of 15%.]

Since we are in the process of laying down the keels for three Alliance-class supercruisers and we have already requested the modifications you specified, we will waive the charge of $25 million per vessel.

We have discussed your order with Commodore Wilson and the boards of directors of both the Wilmington Shipyard Corporation and the Portland Iron Works and we are confirming your order of three Alliance-class supercruisers. We hope those ships serve your navy well and we wish you and your country the best of luck on the high seas!

Greetings again from the Imperial Dominion of Sdaeriji. As you may already know, the Imperial Navy is undergoing unprecedented expansion, and we are looking outward to supplement our own vessels. The Imperial Naval Commission was quite pleased with the quality of the vessels we recieved from you, and we wish to add even more of your magnificent vessels to our naval might.

The Imperial Navy of Sdaeriji requests:

Ten (10) Truxtun-Class Battlecruisers
Eight (8) Alliance-Class Supercruisers
Twelve (12) Randolph-Class Heavy Cruisers
Twenty (20) Ithaca-Class Light Cruisers

The payment of $45.3 billion will be wired upon confirmation of order. Anything that can be done to expedite our order, including increasing the bill, would be greatly appreciated. We are happy to again do business with the Portland Ironworks and we look forward to future dealings. Thank you.

Admiral Aquil D'guerr
Imperial Navy of Sdaeriji

To: Admiral Aquil D'guerr, Imperial Navy of Sdaeriji
From: Commodore Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

We at the Portland Iron Works are happy to confirm your order. To expedite delivery of the ships you have ordered, we have taken the liberty of applying the $2.55 billion discount you would have received for this order as a repeat buyer toward bringing your order to the top of our priority list. Thus, your order is confirmed at the amount of $45.3 billion. As a result, we expect to be able to complete the construction of your order by [midnight Eastern time IRL]. Sea trials should be completed by [9 a.m. Saturday IRL]

We are very pleased that you have become a frequent purchaser at the Portland Iron Works and we hope you look to us again for your future naval needs.

Greetings again from the Imperial Dominion of Sdaeriji. As you may already know, the Imperial Navy is undergoing unprecedented expansion, and we are looking outward to supplement our own vessels. The Imperial Naval Commission was quite pleased with the quality of the vessels we recieved from you, and we wish to add even more of your magnificent vessels to our naval might.

The Imperial Navy of Sdaeriji requests:

Six (6) Truxtun-Class Battlecruisers
Ten (10) Alliance-Class Supercruisers
Eleven (11) Randolph-Class Heavy Cruisers
Fourteen (14) Ithaca-Class Light Cruisers

The payment of $37.125 billion will be wired upon confirmation of order. Anything that can be done to expedite our order, including increasing the bill, would be greatly appreciated. We are happy to again do business with the Portland Ironworks and we look forward to future dealings. Thank you.

Admiral Aquil D'guerr
Imperial Navy of Sdaeriji

To: Admiral Aquil D'guerr, Imperial Navy of Sdaeriji
From: Commodore Barbara Tucker, Managing Director
Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

The Portland Iron Works are happy to confirm your latest order. We have ramped up production of all vessels and are pleased to report that we are nearing completion of the final ships in this order. Since you have already placed several orders with us, we are granting you a 10% discount on this order, which we reserve for trusted nations and frequent customers. The amount of $33.4125 billion is confirmed, but for accounting simplicity, we are reducing that amount to $33.4 billion.

The Portland Iron Works wishes to express its delight over your assessment of the quality of our ships and we hope you look to the Portland Iron Works for your naval needs.

*Charles A. Nelson-class light aircraft carrier added.

How much is the Nelson-Class?

How much is the Nelson-Class?

[OOC: I included the price in the first post on this thread. $1.85 billion.]

*bump* for sales

*Forrest-class aircraft carrier added*

*bump*

*Evermore-class destroyer added*

*renamed the Kashmir-class the Evermore-class. Still a Led Zeppelin reference.*

*bump*

ooc: Could you do me a favor? Could you bold the names of the ships in the specs listings? It's hard to figure out where one ship ends and the next begins, you know? Just make it easier to find the ships I'm looking for if all their names are bolded. Thanks.

ooc: Could you do me a favor? Could you bold the names of the ships in the specs listings? It's hard to figure out where one ship ends and the next begins, you know? Just make it easier to find the ships I'm looking for if all their names are bolded. Thanks.

[OOC: Done.

It does make things easier. Thanks for the suggestion!]

To: Lyserge' Hyc-Assid
Ruler for Life, Dyethylamide
From: Commodore Jamie Wilson (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Wilmington Shipyard Corporation
Subject: Order of two Alliance-class supercruisers

Your order of two Alliance-class supercruisers is confirmed. At $975 million each, your total comes to $1.95 billion. The ships have been completed and will be delivered to you with [one RL hour], once they have completed their sea trials.

Thank you for shopping at the Portland Iron Works. We hope you look to us for your future naval needs.

To: Lyserge' Hyc-Assid
Ruler for Life, Dyethylamide
From: Commodore Jamie Wilson (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Wilmington Shipyard Corporation
Subject: Order of two Alliance-class supercruisers

Your order of two Alliance-class supercruisers is confirmed. At $975 million each, your total comes to $1.95 billion. The ships have been completed and will be delivered to you with [one RL hour], once they have completed their sea trials.

Thank you for shopping at the Portland Iron Works. We hope you look to us for your future naval needs.

Money has been wired. Thank you.

OOC: I don't recall giving Sarzonia permission to use the picture of the Lexington-class Battlecruiser he so dubiously adopted from my site ... oh well, no problemo, I would have given hiim permission anyway. But in the future it would ne nice to ask, Mr. Burke can be a bit prickly about these things.

OOC: I don't recall giving Sarzonia permission to use the picture of the Lexington-class Battlecruiser he so dubiously adopted from my site ... oh well, no problemo, I would have given hiim permission anyway. But in the future it would ne nice to ask, Mr. Burke can be a bit prickly about these things.

[OOC: I didn't realize it was your site. I just did a search for battlecruisers on Google and that's what I found.

Sorry about that. :(]

OOC: No problem, I was just pulling your chain. Feel free to use the site in the future.

OOC: No problem, I was just pulling your chain. Feel free to use the site in the future.

[OOC: LOL, thanks. I wasn't sure if you were joking or not.

Funny thing, this Internet. :p]

*reserved*

*added Granzi to Most Trusted Nations list*

Greetings again from the Imperial Dominion of Sdaeriji. The Imperial Naval Commission is happy to see that Portland Ironworks has extended our nation the 10% discount reserved for preferred buyers. This will greatly increase the amount of business the INC does with your shipyards.

The Imperial Navy of Sdaeriji requests:

Three (3) Forrest-class Aircraft Carriers
Six (6) Truxtun-class Battlecruisers
Ten (10) Alliance-class Supercruisers
Twelve (12) Randolph-class Heavy Cruisers
Ten (10) Ithaca-class Light Cruisers
Five (5) Evermore-class Destroyers

Using our 10% discount, this comes to $47.835 billion, which will be wired upon confirmation of order. Again, we are pleased to do business with Portland Ironworks and we hope to continue supplementing our naval power with your fine vessels. Thank you.

Admiral Aquil D'guerr
Imperial Navy of Sdaeriji

To: Admiral Aquil D'guerr
Imperial Navy of Sdaeriji
From: Commodore Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

We at the Portland Iron Works are happy to confirm your order for the following:

Three (3) Forrest-class Aircraft Carriers
Six (6) Truxtun-class Battlecruisers
Ten (10) Alliance-class Supercruisers
Twelve (12) Randolph-class Heavy Cruisers
Ten (10) Ithaca-class Light Cruisers
Five (5) Evermore-class Destroyers

The amount of $47.835 billion is also confirmed. Your ships have been completed and are undergoing trials now. You should receive your ships within [2 RL hours = 1 a.m. EDT].

Thank you for choosing the Portland Iron Works for your naval needs. We are always pleased to do business with a customer as loyal as your navy has been.

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ooc: Do you think you produce ships faster than would be likely? I mean, I purchased 46 ships and they were ready in 2 NS months. That just seems a little fast to me. Not that I'm complaining. I like how I can order new ships from you every RL day, but I'm just thinking for realism purposes it'd probably take a year or two to pump out the amount of ships I usually ask for.

ooc: Do you think you produce ships faster than would be likely? I mean, I purchased 46 ships and they were ready in 2 NS months. That just seems a little fast to me. Not that I'm complaining. I like how I can order new ships from you every RL day, but I'm just thinking for realism purposes it'd probably take a year or two to pump out the amount of ships I usually ask for.

[OOC: What I do is build a lot of ships to get ready for orders. Normally, it would take about three or four years to build anything above a corvette if you're starting from scratch. I also had some ships that were originally going to be commissioned in my navy that I put in to complete your order more quickly since you're such a good customer. :)

The Evermore might have been a bit faster than normal since I'd just put the initial R&D/construction thread up earlier that day, but the other ships were in the works OOCly for a while. That would account for the construction of the ships.]

[OOC: What I do is build a lot of ships to get ready for orders. Normally, it would take about three or four years to build anything above a corvette if you're starting from scratch. I also had some ships that were originally going to be commissioned in my navy that I put in to complete your order more quickly since you're such a good customer. :)

The Evermore might have been a bit faster than normal since I'd just put the initial R&D/construction thread up earlier that day, but the other ships were in the works OOCly for a while. That would account for the construction of the ships.]

ooc: Ah, okay. That makes sense. So basically you start putting ships together in anticipation of me coming in with a burning hole in my wallet.

ooc: Ah, okay. That makes sense. So basically you start putting ships together in anticipation of me coming in with a burning hole in my wallet.

[OOC: Yep. I build in anticipation of multiple orders and I build for my navy. When you come in with that burning hole in your wallet, I just ramp everything up and I send your orders to you. :)]

[OOC: Yep. I build in anticipation of multiple orders and I build for my navy. When you come in with that burning hole in your wallet, I just ramp everything up and I send your orders to you. :)]

ooc: Ah, yes. I am a fairly good customer, aren't I? I like to make "purchases" in storefronts so I can quantify where I got so-and-so if anyone ever starts getting angry that I have certain things.

By the way, when can my burning wallet start acquiring those rail gun gunboats?

ooc: Ah, yes. I am a fairly good customer, aren't I? I like to make "purchases" in storefronts so I can quantify where I got so-and-so if anyone ever starts getting angry that I have certain things.

By the way, when can my burning wallet start acquiring those rail gun gunboats?

[OOC: Praetonia and I are in the final stages of the design I think. I'll check with him and when we're ready, I'll post an IC announcement of the class and move the info to the PIW storefront. Then, you'll be able to purchase them.

You're a very good customer. :) I love that. :) And I do the same thing with storefront purchases so if anyone says something like, "you're a five month old country. No way you have that much. Godmod!" I can say, "look at the storefront. You can see I bought it and it was confirmed."]

*additional armaments added to the Evermore-class.*

*Volunteer-class battleship added*

The Ordo de Catholique Equesters de PioMagnus would like to purchase

2 Alliance Class Super Cruisers
975 Million X 2
3 Forrest-Class Fleet Carriers
2.1 Billion X 3

Will wire money upon confirmation.

To: The Ordo de Catholique Equesters,
PioMagnus
From: Commodore Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

The Portland Iron Works is pleased to confirm your order:

2 Alliance-class supercruisers at $975 million each. The total for these two ships is $1.95 billion.
3 Forrest-class fleet carriers at $2.1 billion each. The total for these three ships is $6.3 billion.

As a result, your order total is $8.25 billion. Your ships are nearing completion and should be completing their sea trials by [6 a.m. EDT IRL].

We thank you for shopping at the Portland Iron Works and we hope you look to us again for your naval needs.

*bump*

[OOC: Any Jefferson Airplane fans out there? The Volunteer is waiting!]

*moved post to front page*

*added the Tiger-class railgun gunboat.*

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ooc: Yay Tiger boats.

ooc: Yay Tiger boats.

[OOC: Yay indeed. And less expensive than my original price for them too. :)]

[OOC: Yay indeed. And less expensive than my original price for them too. :)]

ooc: Yay even more. I'll have to acquire some when I'm not so lazy.

Oh, and you have a TttttttGggggggg

ooc: Yay even more. I'll have to acquire some when I'm not so lazy.

Oh, and you have a TttttttGggggggg

[OOC: Thanks. You do too.]

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The Navy of the Federation of Morathania would like to buy:
12 Volunteer-Class
16 Truxten-Class
20 Alliance-Class
20 Randolph-Class
26 Ithaca-Class
28 Evermore-Class

Money Wired upon Confirmation

OOC: Is their a discount?

[OOC: I have several discounts: A very high volume discount, a discount for alliance members, and a favored nation discount, all at 10%. Since you are a member of the listed alliances and are a trusted nation and you have placed such a large order, I'll combine the discounts into a 20% discount.]

To: Navy of the Federation of Morathania
From: Commodore Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

The Portland Iron Works is delighted that the Navy of the Federation of Morathania is placing such a large order with us. As a trusted nation and fellow member of the Victoria Alliance, the OMP, and NATO, you are entitled to a 10% discount. Because of the very high volume of this order, you are entitled to an additional 10% discount. After this order has been shipped to you, all subsequent orders from Morathania will be subject to a 15% discount for trusted nation status because of the close relationship between our countries.

We are happy to confirm your order for the following:

12 Volunteer-class
16 Truxtun-class
20 Alliance-class
20 Randolph-class
26 Ithaca-class
28 Evermore-class

Your total after the 20% discount described above is $126.36 billion. Due to the high volume of this order, it will take approximately eight [NS] years to complete this order and have the ships ready following sea trials. We have some ships already completed and we can deliver the ones that are complete and ready for commissioning if you choose. In addition, we may be able to contract with the Wilmington Shipyard Corporation and other unaffiliated shipyards to construct more ships to expedite your order. I will contact Commodore Jamie Wilson of the Wilmington Shipyard Corporation to find out if he is able to accomodate our request.

We thank you for choosing the Portland Iron Works and hope you look to us for your naval needs in the future.

*Morathania added to Most Trusted Nations list*

Your welcome I will definitely buy more of your fine products in the future.

To: Federation of Morathania Navy
From: Commodore Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Shipyards

I have been informed by Commodore Wilson of the Wilmington Shipyard Corporation that their shipyards are currently working to help the Royal Shipyards of Isselmere-Nieland Corporation complete a massive order. However, he informed me that seven unaffiliated shipyards are located in the Sarzonian colony in Socialist Cockroaches. We have made arrangements with them to enable us to use those shipyards to complete your order. We now estimate that it will take six years [six RL days] to finish construction.

Rest assured that all available resources will be used to complete this order quickly and efficiently. Commodore Wilson assures me that if his shipyards have been cleared from their work for the RSIN Corp, they will join in the construction efforts. That may reduce the construction time additionally.

Thank you. We express our happiness on the updated estimate and we thank you for placing us on the most trusted nations list.

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Greetings again from the Imperial Dominion of Sdaeriji. The Imperial Navy needs to seriously bolster our number of warships, and as such, we will be requesting an extremely large number of ships.


The Imperial Navy of Sdaeriji requests:

Fifteen (15) Forrest-class Aircraft Carriers
Fifteen (15) Volunteer-class Battleship
Twenty (20) Truxtun-class Battlecruisers
Thirty-five (35) Alliance-class Supercruisers
Thirty (30) Randolph-class Heavy Cruisers
Thirty (30) Ithaca-class Light Cruisers
Twenty (20) Evermore-class Destroyers
Fifty (50) Tiger-class Gunboat

Using our 10% discount, this comes to $263.5875 billion, which will be wired upon confirmation of order. Again, we are pleased to do business with Portland Ironworks and we hope to continue supplementing our naval power with your fine vessels. Thank you.

Admiral Aquil D'guerr
Imperial Navy of Sdaeriji

To: Admiral Aquil D'guerr
Imperial Navy of Sdaeriji
From: Commodore Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

The Portland Iron Works are delighted to confirm this massive order:

Fifteen (15) Forrest-class Aircraft Carriers
Fifteen (15) Volunteer-class Battleship
Twenty (20) Truxtun-class Battlecruisers
Thirty-five (35) Alliance-class Supercruisers
Thirty (30) Randolph-class Heavy Cruisers
Thirty (30) Ithaca-class Light Cruisers
Twenty (20) Evermore-class Destroyers
Fifty (50) Tiger-class Gunboat

Due to a current backlog in order fulfillment, we estimate that it will take approximately 15 years [15 RL days] to complete. Rest assured that we will do everything we can to complete this order as quickly and efficiently as possible. Once our prior order is completed, we will devote our full attention to this order.

As a token of our appreciation, your order total of $263.5875 billion includes an additional rebate of $87.5 million for ease in accounting.

The Portland Iron Works thanks you for the confidence you show in us and we hope you look to us again for your future naval needs.

*Stalwart-class SSBN and Skipjack-class SSN added*

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PORTLAND (ASP) -- Faced with a massive backlog of orders, the Portland Iron Works announced today that it is implementing a "major" hiring programme intended to allow the company to work "around the clock" to complete orders, spokeswoman Katy Bennett said.

"We have received more orders than we initially were able to cope with," Bennett said. "This program is definitely needed to allow us to complete orders as efficently as possible."

PIW recently confirmed an order from Sdaeriji for 205 ships following an order from Morathania for 122 ships. The company said they estimated completion of the second order in 15 years unless "we take drastic measures," Commodore Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.), the managing director of the company said.

The company also recently announced the purchase of seven shipyards in the Sarzonian colony in the former Socialst Cockroaches. They also will begin construction of three more there. Plans for purchasing five shipyards and building three more in Branwyn were put on hold due to "safety concerns" following an armed rebellion.

"We can't put our crews in harm's way," Bennett said. "It's a shame because Branwynians could also benefit from the employment boom.

"We were able to cover previous orders with ships built in anticipation of orders," Tucker said. "But these last two orders have tapped that reserve out.

"We're going to install lighting that should allow us to continue construction work at all hours of the night and hire people so that we can continue to work at full capacity after sundown. We already have crews working in two shifts; we should be able to increase that to four."

PIW has been rated by the Sarzonian bureau of the Fortune Magazine as the fastest-growing employer in Sarzonia even before the massive hiring programme.

"We're definitely the fastest growing company in Sarzonia and we may be among the fastest growing companies in the world," Tucker said. "We're going to do everything we can to keep pace."

OOC: That reminds me, Sarzonia, get over to the partition thread:

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=350514&page=5

OOC: That reminds me, Sarzonia, get over to the partition thread:

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=350514&page=5

[OOC: Thanks. I keep forgetting.

BTW, thanks again for the map. It looks spectacular!]

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ill take 2 evermore-class destroyer's
and 2 skipjack-class ssn's
this should be about 7.3 billion
money wired upon confermation

To: Afmanistan
From: Commodore Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Your order

Your Excellency, we are pleased that you have chosen the Portland Iron Works for your naval needs. Unfortunately, we must decline the confirmation of this order at present. According to ThirdGeek (http://www.thirdgeek.com/nseconomy.php?nation=Afmanistan)'s calculations, your total military budget is just over $1.5 billion. Your naval budget is presumed to be one third of that total unless otherwise specified at the beginning of that order.

Since we are currently facing an order backlog, we can proceed with construction of the ships you've ordered and can accept a payment plan that would allow you to pay upon completion of the ships' sea trials. We would be willing to listen to a proposal from you regarding the full payment of your order. Completion of the ships you have ordered is projected in approximately six NS years [6 RL days], with sea trials expected to be completed in seven NS years [7 RL days]. We can accept completed payment by then.

Thank you for choosing the Portland Iron Works for your naval needs.

*bump*

*Soon to come: SSGN; SSK; frigate*

To: Portland Iron Works
From: Polanux Dio, Junior Under-Secretary for Defence
Subject: Ithaca Class Light Cruiser

The Imperial Praetonian Government is most interested in purchasing in Ithaca Class Light Cruiser with which to re-enact the mutiny of the ISS Ithaca for the upcoming fifth aniversary of the event. We wish to waive any discounts that we may receive on this order as a gesture of goodwill. As this order is not a defence priority, we have no objections to you completing more pressing orders before processing our own.

To: Polanux Dio, Junior Under-Secretary for Defence
Imperial Praetonian Government
From: Commodore Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Ithaca Class Light Cruiser

The Portland Iron Works are pleased to confirm this order from our highly esteemed allies in Praetonia. Out of respect for your wish to waive the discount, the total for one Ithaca-class light cruiser is $775 million.

We appreciate your sensitivity to our order situation. We have now completed the sea trials for the Morathanian order and have now shifted our full attention to the Sdaerijian order. We look to have that particular order complete in eight NS years [8 RL days] with our around the clock production methods. Your order should be complete shortly thereafter.

We thank the Imperial Praetonian Government for their gesture of goodwill and we wish you and the Praetonian people great success in the years ahead. Long may the friendship between our peoples endure!

*also forthcoming: Naval packages!*

*Merger (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=354012) with Wilmington Shipyard Corporation (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=322518) completed. Now offering the WSC's four vessels at the PIW.

*added Wixted-class stealth frigate*

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*added Seminole-class corvette*

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*Julianus-class SSGN and Bolash-class SSK added.*

3 Freedom-Class Trimaran Pocket Super-Dreadnaught – Export Versions please.

$375 B Total.

~Money Wired~

Sarzonia, a friendly tip, I would lower the price of the Calypso to $175 billion. I would also bold the names of the vessels, to separate the different classes and increase readibility.

Sarzonia, a friendly tip, I would lower the price of the Calypso to $175 billion. I would also bold the names of the vessels, to separate the different classes and increase readibility.

[OOC: Thanks. I had the price set to $225 billion after Freethinkers suggested that $200 billion would be near the price it would cost to construct one of those monsters.

I'm also considering re-designing the storefront for ease; hence the reserving for categories.]

3 Freedom-Class Trimaran Pocket Super-Dreadnaught – Export Versions please.

$375 B Total.

~Money Wired~

To: The Great Sixth Reich
From: Commodore Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Order

The Portland Iron Works have received your order. Unfortunately, we must decline the order because the $375 billion the order costs would be nearly half your overall defense budget. In addition, we have some reservations about your country's record on human rights and your form of government. The sale of the Freedom-class is generally reserved for countries that we have a level of trust in.

If you build a record of trust in the international community, we may favorably consider future orders of ships of this class.

We thank you for contacting the Portland Iron Works for your naval needs.

*Money returned*

[OOC: Thanks. I had the price set to $225 billion after Freethinkers suggested that $200 billion would be near the price it would cost to construct one of those monsters.

I'm also considering re-designing the storefront for ease; hence the reserving for categories.]

I sell the Calypso for $175 billion, seeing that Hybalt needs to remain competitive. Also, Freethinker did mention once that construction using pre-fab parts, or streamlining the technique could significantly reduce the price. (This was in an argument over the Doujin.) So I think $175 is reasonable, seeing as the Freedom Class is $125 billion. :)

Note that the Freedom Class is about 3/4 the size of a Doujin and carries much smaller gun armament, whereas the Calypso is lightly bigger than the Doujin, I believe, and has a comparable gun armament.

*price of the Calypso-class superdreadnaught reduced.*

Actually, I think the Freedom's guns are about the size of the Doujin's, while the Calypso's are smaller.

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*created separate sections*

*Added three naval packages*

Samotopia would like

Task Force (23 ships)
1 CVN
1 BBN
2 CL
5 DD
10 FF
4 SSN
Cost: $26 billion

plus a 10% discount witch is $23.4 billion

To: Samotopia
From: Commodore Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

The Portland Iron Works is pleased to confirm your order for a Task Force. Owing to your 10% discount for being a Victoria Alliance member, your order price of $23.4 billion is also confirmed.

You may expect your ships to be completed and delivered in three NS years [3 RL days].

Thank you for shopping at the Portland Iron Works. We hope you choose us for your future naval needs.

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*added names of ship classes to packages*

Serevi is looking to purchasing one Evermore-class destroyer for coastal duties around our peaceful island.

Would be able to purchase a vessel? And would we be able to fly the crew to Sarzonia?

Jo Rabeni, Coastal Guard Minister

To: Jo Rabeni
Coastal Guard Minister, Serevi
From: Commodore Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

We at the Portland Iron Works are happy to confirm your order for one Evermore-class destroyer for $1.55 billion. Our normal procedure is to deliver the ship to you; but if you wish, we can have your crew meet us in Portland for them to assume command of the ship there.

Thank you for choosing the Portland Iron Works. We hope you look to us in the future for all your naval needs.

To: Jo Rabeni
Coastal Guard Minister, Serevi
From: Commodore Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

We at the Portland Iron Works are happy to confirm your order for one Evermore-class destroyer for $1.55 billion. Our normal procedure is to deliver the ship to you; but if you wish, we can have your crew meet us in Portland for them to assume command of the ship there.

Thank you for choosing the Portland Iron Works. We hope you look to us in the future for all your naval needs.

Thankyou for your assistance, the crew have set off for Sarzonia.

Sarzonia, here is the pic of the Calypso's railgun. Hope you have an account set up with Photobucket. :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/Granzi/railgun.gif

Sarzonia, here is the pic of the Calypso's railgun. Hope you have an account set up with Photobucket. :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/Granzi/railgun.gif
Thanks. I do, and the image is now there. :)

*minor edits to Minor Surface Combatants section*

To: The Great Sixth Reich
From: Commodore Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Order

The Portland Iron Works have received your order. Unfortunately, we must decline the order because the $375 billion the order costs would be nearly half your overall defense budget. In addition, we have some reservations about your country's record on human rights and your form of government. The sale of the Freedom-class is generally reserved for countries that we have a level of trust in.

If you build a record of trust in the international community, we may favorably consider future orders of ships of this class.

We thank you for contacting the Portland Iron Works for your naval needs.

*Money returned*

To:Commodore Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)Managing Director, Portland Iron Works

From: Great Sixth Reich Government Officals

Subject: RE: Order

Message from Adolf Gorreing, Chief Officer of Forgein Affairs: I am curious as what you mean by "your country's record on human rights and your form of government."

Our human rights are above average. All our citizens, regardless of who they are, are free to go about there lives as they please, and practice whatever religion they please. Our government does not discrimate. And speaking of government, what did you mean by "your form of government." We're a peaceful dicatorship that only seeks uses it military in peacekeeping and pro-human rights operations. Right now our forces are deloyed in The Lightning Star to protect the newly freeded slaves.

Message from Ludo Hienkel, Chief Officer of Defence: Our military budget has only been used every four years since our nation start. We have a large stockpile of cash at the moment.

Message from Adolf Gorreing: We would be most delighted to allow an embassy exchange to improve our relationship with your country, as we are in the middle of an embassy building program. Do you aprove?

Signed,

Adolf Gorreing, Chief Officer of Forgein Affairs.
Ludo Hienkel, Cheif Officer of Defence.
Otto von Hienkel Rommel, Dictator of Imperial Germany/The Great Sixth Reich.

To: Adolf Gorreing, Chief Officer of Forgein Affairs; Ludo Hienkel, Chief Officer of Defence; Otto von Hienkel Rommel, Dictator of Imperial Germany/The Great Sixth Reich

From: Commodore Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works

Subject: Order

After consulting with the executive board of the Imperial Praetonian Shipyards and with the we have decided to confirm your order for three Freedom-class superdreadnaughts. We believe your most recent communication plus our own governmental review sufficiently addresses our concerns.

We apologize for any inconvenience the delay may have caused. We thank you for choosing the Portland Iron Works for your naval needs.

Also, Senior Vice President for External Affairs Mark Lorber has indicated that he would be pleased to open an embassy exchange with you and he has reserved a spot for your embassy in the Woodstock suburb of Saugerties.

*changed last post to confirmation*

Thank you. I have added your nation to The Great Sixth Reich Embassy Listings topic.

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[OOC: Please consider this backdated to 5:00 p.m. EDT today IRL.]

To: Admiral Aquil D'guerr
Imperial Navy of Sdaeriji
From: Commodore Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Completion of order

Following a massive expansion of our work force through our hiring programme and the recent acquisition of the Wilmington Shipyard Corporation, we have been able to complete your order ahead of schedule. The ships are now completing sea trials and are ready to be delivered to you.

We thank you for shopping at the Portland Iron Works and we hope you look to us for your future naval needs.

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*Coastal Patrol Squadron added to packages*

*Submarine attack pack added to Naval Packages*

*added Navy Starter Pak to packages*

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*Multi-Role Naval Fleet Added*

*Octopus-class multi-role patrol vessel added*

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OOC: well, might as well give you some biz.
The nation of illior would like to purchase 1 Multirole naval fleet,
Money will automaticly wire upon confirm

To: Illior
From: Commodore Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Subject: Confirmation of Order

The Portland Iron Works is pleased to confirm your order for 1 Multirole naval fleet for $85 billion. We should have the ships available to you within three NS years [3 RL days], once they complete their sea trials.

We thank you for choosing the Portland Iron Works and hope you look to us again to fill your naval needs.

*bump* for the lunchtime (or suppertime?) crowd*

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(figured I'd try that out for a change :p)

To: Modern Texas
From: Commodore Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Subject: Truxtun-class battlecruisers

We thank you for your continued correspondence. We use a figure of one third of your overall defense budget when we determine ability to purchase from the Portland Iron Works. With an overall defense budget of $5 billion, you would be able to afford one Truxtun-class battlecruiser. If you would like to make the arrangement to purchase three, we can spread the payment over three NS years [3 RL days].

Thank you for your interest in the Portland Iron Works.

Spreading the payments over three NS years would be of great benefit to us. Please tell us how to wire the first payment to you and we will do so immediately.

Spreading the payments over three NS years would be of great benefit to us. Please tell us how to wire the first payment to you and we will do so immediately.

[OOC: Usually if you say something like "money wired on confirmation" and the storefront owner confirms it, it's assumed to be done in NS.]

To: Modern Texas
From: Commodore Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Subject: Confirmation of Order

We at the Portland Iron Works are pleased to confirm your order for three Truxtun-class battlecruisers. At $1.15 billion each, your total comes to $3.45 billion.

Since you have asked to pay in installments, we propose the following arrangement: Advanced payment is expected for only the first ship. Payment for the other two ships shall be expected upon delivery of each ship.

We thank you for your interest in the Portland Iron Works and we hope you look to us again for your future naval needs.

To: Commodore Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
From: President Buzz Ferriday
Subject: Confirmation of Order

We have wired $1.15 billion to you for the purchase of the first ship. As requested, we will wire the additional funds with the delivery of the two remaining ships. Modern Texas sincerely appreciates your efforts during our first major purchase.

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Samotopia would like

Multi-Role Naval Fleet (102 ships)
2 Forrest-class fleet carriers (CVN)
2 Nelson-class light carriers (CVL)
2 Volunteer-class nuclear powered battleships (BBN)
4 Truxtun-class battlecruisers (BC)
3 Alliance-class supercrusiers (CB)
5 Randolph-class heavy cruisers (CA)
10 Ithaca-class light cruisers (CL)
15 Evermore-class destroyers (DD)
20 Wixted-class frigates (FF)
25 Seminole-class corvettes (FL)
10 Skipjack-class nuclear powered attack submarines (SSN)
4 Stalwart-class nuclear powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBN)
Cost: $85 billion plus a 10% from the VA witch is $76.5 billion

To: Samotopia
From: Commodore Barbara Tucker
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

We at the Portland Iron Works are pleased to confirm your order of one Multi Role Naval Fleet. Since your order has come in before our announcement of our new discount policy on naval packages, we shall honor the 10% discount for membership in the Victoria Alliance. Thus, your order is confirmed for $76.5 billion.

Since we are currently facing a backlog in orders, we estimate that it will take seven NS years [7 RL days] to complete your order and conduct sea trials. Your order should be available to you at that time.

We thank you for choosing the Portland Iron Works for your naval needs and we hope you continue to look to us to provide you with your naval ships in the future.

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ooc: Hey, I finally made my speech in the insurrection thread.

[OOC: I saw it. I finally posted a reply post.

NOW we're getting somewhere. :)]

*BUMP* for coffee

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*made some edits to the introductory post*

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*Submarine Kill Squadron added to naval packages*

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The Naval Forces of New South Mars are interested in purchasing:

Navy Starter Pack ($37 billion)

(payment will be wired upon conformation)

To: New South Mars
From: Commodore Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

The Portland Iron Works is pleased to confirm your order of a Navy Starter Pack for $37 billion. Your order will be completed and ready for delivery in three years (3 RL days) after the ships complete sea trials. We would then deliver the ships to you with skeleton crews just outside your international waters so you can take over the ships.

We thank you for choosing the Portland Iron Works for your naval needs and we hope to see you again soon.

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Greetings again from the Imperial Dominion of Sdaeriji. The Imperial Navy needs to seriously bolster our number of warships, and as such, we will be requesting an extremely large number of ships.


The Imperial Navy of Sdaeriji requests:

Two (2) Forrest-class Aircraft Carriers
Ten (10) Volunteer-class Battleships
Fifteen (15) Truxtun-class Battlecruisers
Five (5) Alliance-class Supercruisers
Twenty (20) Randolph-class Heavy Cruisers
Twenty (20) Ithaca-class Light Cruisers
Five (5) Evermore-class Destroyers
Fifteen (15) Praeton-class Cruisers
Ten (10) Tiger-class Gunboats
Twenty-five (25) Wixted-class Frigates
125 Seminole-class Corvettes
Twenty (20) Skipjack-class Submarines
Fifteen (15) Julianus-class Submarines
Twenty (20) Stalwart-class Submarines
Fifty (50) Bolash-class Submarines

Using our 10% discount, this comes to $312.5925 billion, which will be wired upon confirmation of order. Again, we are pleased to do business with Portland Ironworks and we hope to continue supplementing our naval power with your fine vessels. Thank you.

Admiral Aquil D'guerr
Imperial Navy of Sdaeriji

To: Admiral Aquil D'guerr
Imperial Navy of Sdaeriji
From: Commodore Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of Order

The Portland Iron Works is delighted to confirm this massive order for 357 ships. To make accounting easier, we will only charge you $312.59 billion for this order.

We have recently bolstered our employment ranks by hiring all former Wilmington Shipyard Corporation employees, plus we have undergone an additional round of hiring and we look to have this order complete within 10 NS years [10 RL days]. Additionally, we have secured additional shipyards in our three island states and in the colony of Dyerhull. With other large orders nearing completion, we would then be able to devote our full attention to this order, and we may be able to complete the order in less time with our work crews working around the clock.

We thank you for choosing the Portland Iron Works for your naval needs and we hope you continue to look to us to help the Imperial Dominion of Sdaeriji rule the waves!

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Hello, Sarzonia! I wish to purchase the following, please:

Calypso-class Dreadnaught X1 (175,000,000,000)

Freedom-Class Trimaran Pocket Super-Dreadnaught – Export Version X1 (125,000,000,000.00)

Volunteer-class battleship (BBN) X4 (13,000,000,000.00)

Alliance-class super cruiser (CB) X10 (9,750,000,000.00)

Ithaca-class light cruiser (CL) X10 (7,750,000,000.00)

GRAND TOTAL: 330,500,000,000.00

Money will be wired upon confirmation. Thank you very much! :)

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To: Roach-Busters
From: Commodore Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of Order

The Portland Iron Works is delighted to confirm your order of one Calypso-class superdreadnaught, one Freedom-class superdreadnaught, four Volunteer-class battleships, 10 Alliance-class supercruisers, and 10 Ithaca-class light cruisers. With your 10% discount, the total comes to $297.45 billion.

Due to a high order volume, this order will take approximately 10 years to complete. Rest assured that we are working at maximum efficiency and will use every available shipyard and work around the clock to deliver your ships to you after their sea trials and as quickly as possible.

Once again, thank you for choosing the Portland Iron Works for your naval needs. We hope you look to us again in the future and we hope the friendship between our countries endures for all time!

To: Roach-Busters
From: Commodore Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of Order

The Portland Iron Works is delighted to confirm your order of one Calypso-class superdreadnaught, one Freedom-class superdreadnaught, four Volunteer-class battleships, 10 Alliance-class supercruisers, and 10 Ithaca-class light cruisers. With your 10% discount, the total comes to $297.45 billion.

Due to a high order volume, this order will take approximately 10 years to complete. Rest assured that we are working at maximum efficiency and will use every available shipyard and work around the clock to deliver your ships to you after their sea trials and as quickly as possible.

Once again, thank you for choosing the Portland Iron Works for your naval needs. We hope you look to us again in the future and we hope the friendship between our countries endures for all time!

Thank you very much! We look forward to shopping here again. We, too, hope our friendship is everlasting.

The Holy Empire of Westmark has recently broken away from it's oppressors and formed it's own region. As such, his Majesty Blake Willington IV is keenly interested in protecting his new coastal waters and wishes to make a rather substantial purchase from your shipyards. However, in addition to defense the Empire of Westmark also wishes to expand it's area's of ocean going scientific research. What additional expenses would there be in scaling down the firepower on a ship the size of a Calypso for equipping mass amounts of scientific equipment? His Majesty is of a mind to build the worlds finest ocean going research vessel yet realizes that a ship that size must still retain some firepower to prevent piracy and be of use in unexpected combat situations.

Please respond as soon as possible, as his Majesty wishes to finalize the contract details immediately. Regards,

Derek Hisenguard ~ Westmarkian Minister of Finance

To: Derek Hisenguard
Minister of Finance, Westmark
From: Commodore Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Calypso-class dreadnaught

The Portland Iron Works thanks you for your interest in its products. Any sales of the Calypso-class superdreadnaught are subject to joint approval by Hybalt Industries and the Portland Iron Works. If that approval does come, we believe it would cost approximately $30 billion to refit a Calypso with the scientific equipment you request.

We will be in contact with Hybalt to check your status with them and we notify you when we have an answer.

We thank you for contacting the Portland Iron Works and we hope to work with you soon.

To: Commodore Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
From: Derek Hisenguard,
Minister of Finance, Westmark
Subject: Fleet Specs.

I extend greetings on behalf of his Majesty Blake Wellington IV, and move to assure you that I understand the need for a "credit check" as it were. In addition to the Calypso Vessel, his majesty has authorized me to procure a fleet from your fine shipyards. Our needs are as follows:

1 Modified Calypso-class Dreadnaught (subject to approval)
5 Curie-class light medical vessel
1 Pasteur-class hospital ship
10 Octopus-class multi-role patrol vessel
2 Discovery-class research submarine
10 Einstein-class scientific research vessel
1 Multi-Role Naval Fleet Consisting of:
2 Forrest-class fleet carriers (CVN)
2 Nelson-class light carriers (CVL)
2 Volunteer-class nuclear powered battleships (BBN)
4 Truxtun-class battlecruisers (BC)
3 Alliance-class supercrusiers (CB)
5 Randolph-class heavy cruisers (CA)
10 Ithaca-class light cruisers (CL)
15 Evermore-class destroyers (DD)
20 Wixted-class frigates (FF)
25 Seminole-class corvettes (FL)
10 Skipjack-class nuclear powered attack submarines (SSN)
4 Stalwart-class nuclear powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBN)

Our Minister of Defense and our Minister of Scientific Research have assured me that these vessels will adequately meet (and even exceed) our needs in those fields for several years to come. As such, the budget has been adjusted to allow whatever funds needed for the purchase. Westmark intends to defend and explore her waters and hopes to do so with a fleet from your fine industrial yards. Upon confirmation (or denial) of our request for a Modified Dreadnaught please contact my office with a total cost and rough completion date.

All due regards,

Derek Hisenguard, Westmarkian Minister of Finance

The people's Republic of Warta Endor wants to place the following order:
-3 pasteur class hospital ships worth 3.75 billion

money will be wired once confirmed

department of Defence, Naval Secretary

To: Naval Secretary
Department of Defense, People's Republic of Warta Endor
From: Commodore Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Order of three Pasteur-class hospital ships

We at the Portland Iron Works thank you for your interest. We note that according to the Thrace-Taliteann budgetary calculator (http://members.fortunecity.com/thracetailteann/html/gnp.html), your presumed naval budget (of 5% of your overall budget, would not cover the full amount for three Pasteur-class hospital ships. Since we are under a backlog that will cause a delay of approximately five years in getting this order to you and we would like you to have your ships, we offer you the opportunity to make full payment upon delivery of the ships.

We thank you for choosing the Portland Iron Works and we hope to see you again when you look to bolster your naval strength!

[OOC: I calculated your naval budget as being five percent of your nation's overall budget with a figure of 15 percent presumed as your defense budget unless you specify a larger figure. According to those calculations, your defense budget is right around $9 billion. Using a third of that for the Navy, it would come to $3 billion. If you use a higher figure, please let me know. Thanks!]

To: Derek Hisenguard,
Minister of Finance, Westmark
From: Commodore Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Order status

The Portland Iron Works thanks you for your latest request. We are still in the process of contacting Hybalt Industries to ascertain their policy with regard to purchases from you, so per your request, we will respond fully to this order when that has happened.

[OOC: I've sent Granzi a TG and a PM from one of the boards we're both on, so as soon as I find out something and I can get back to a computer, I'll get on and let you know.

I just wanted to post something to let you know I haven't forgotten about you, but I'm still waiting to find out what Granzi thinks.]

To Portland Ironworks
From Department of Defence, Naval Secretary

Money will be wired upon delivery.

Department of Defence, Naval Secretary

To: Derek Hisenguard
Minister of Finance, Westmark
From: Commodore Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

The Portland Iron Works have contacted Hybalt Industries and have secured their approval for your purchase of the Calypso-class dreadnaught. With the modifications that include the removal of the 20 inch railgun and the installation of three turrets of 24 inch guns instead of the two turrets of 25 inch guns, plus scientific equipment, the total for that ship comes to $205 billion.

We also approve your order for the following:

5 Curie-class light medical vessel
1 Pasteur-class hospital ship
10 Octopus-class multi-role patrol vessel
2 Discovery-class research submarine
10 Einstein-class scientific research vessel
1 Multi-Role Naval Fleet

For a total of $99.625 billion for the naval package and the individual ships. As a result, your total order comes to $304.625 billion.

We thank you for choosing the Portland Iron Works for your naval needs. We hope you look to us again when you look to augment your naval forces.

To: Commodore Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
From: Derek Hisenguard
Minister of Finance, Westmark
Subject: Payment Status

My collegues in the Ministry of Defence were delighted to hear that we will be acquiring a Calypso class vessel from your fine shipyards. In fact, the Public Relations Department is planning to hold a nationwide "Name our Flagship Contest" for the school children to name the ship and recieve a tour upon it's completion.

As for the financial details, $305 billion dollars has been wired to your account and we most anxiously await the arrival of our new fleet. Our Emperor wishes me to pass along his personal thanks and assure you that further upgrades to our naval fleet will come from your shipyards alone. Peace and prosperity to you and yours!

Derek Hisenguard ~ Westmarkian Minister of Finance

To: Derek Hisenguard
Minister of Finance, Westmark
From: Commodore Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Completion time

We apologize for not providing you an estimated time of completion for your order [OOC: Sorry, I forgot to put that in!]. The Calypso-class modifications that you have requested will take three NS years [3 RL days] to complete. The ship will be delivered to you upon completion of the modifications.

The rest of the fleet will take approximately 10 NS years [10 RL days] to complete due to a heavy backlog of orders. Rest assured that we are working at maximum efficiency to complete your order in a timely fashion and we will provide the ships to you as quickly as possible.

We thank you for the vote of confidence you place in the Portland Iron Works and we look forward to working with you in the future. We are also pleased to hear about the Name The Flagship contest and we wish you success in that endeavor.

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New Serevi Defence Minister, Bumbo Till

To add to our recent purchase of one Evermore class destroyer, Serevi is looking to purchase one Ithaca class cruiser to add to our tiny coastal forces.

Once again we would like to send our crew over to the docks.
Our newly purchased destroyer SS Tuvo will travel to the docks.

Bumbo Till.

To: Bumbo Till
Defence Minister, Serevi
From: Commodore Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

The Portland Iron Works is pleased to confirm your order of one Ithaca-class light cruiser. Your order total comes to $775 million. Due to a backlog of orders, we estimate the completion time for this order to be four years [4 RL days], after we have conducted sea trials.

As we have done the previous time, we agree to your arrangement to pick up the ship you have ordered.

We thank you for choosing the Portland Iron Works for your naval needs and we hope you look to us again when you decide to augment your forces!

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The Great Armed Republic of Nutropinia would like to purchase the executive yacht for 1.75 Billion USD wired upon confirmation.

OOC:Hey, me be back again
IC: The nation of Illior would again like to purchase from Wilmngton and Portland Ironworks Shipyards. This time, the purchase shall be:
60 Einstien class Research Vessels
20 Discovery-class research submarines
10 Submarine kill packages

Again, we thank you for fulfilling our orders

To: Nutropina
From: Commodore Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

The Portland Iron Works is pleased to confirm your order for one [i]Diplomacy[/b]-class executive yacht at $1.75 billion. The ship has finished its sea trials and is on its way to you. You should receive your ship in [four RL hours].

We thank you for ordering from the Portland Iron Works and hope to fulfill your naval needs in the future.

OOC: Sarzonia, you have a TG of the utmost importance.

To: Illior
From: Commodore Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

The Portland Iron Works is delighted to confirm your order for the following:

60 Einstien class Research Vessels
20 Discovery-class research submarines
10 Submarine kill packages

The total for this order, including a 10% discount for very high volume purchase, is $220.5 billion. We are currently under a backlog and, as a result, it will take us approximately eight NS years [8 RL days] to complete this order. Rest assured that we will work as quickly and as efficiently as possible to get your order to you with the high quality you have come to expect from the Portland Iron Works.

We thank you for your order and we hope you look to us again for your naval needs!

[OOC: I had the Portland Iron Works buy out the Wilmington Shipyard Corporation, but I'm having PIW offer Wilmington's ships here. Thanks!]

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To: Illior
From: Commodore Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

The Portland Iron Works is delighted to confirm your order for the following:

60 Einstien class Research Vessels
20 Discovery-class research submarines
10 Submarine kill packages

The total for this order, including a 10% discount for very high volume purchase, is $220.5 billion. We are currently under a backlog and, as a result, it will take us approximately eight NS years [8 RL days] to complete this order. Rest assured that we will work as quickly and as efficiently as possible to get your order to you with the high quality you have come to expect from the Portland Iron Works.

We thank you for your order and we hope you look to us again for your naval needs!

[OOC: I had the Portland Iron Works buy out the Wilmington Shipyard Corporation, but I'm having PIW offer Wilmington's ships here. Thanks!]
OOC: aright
*a man walks into a local western union and asks the clerk to wire this truckfull of dollars to PIW, the guy looks at the deuce and a half and faints*

OOC: aright
*a man walks into a local western union and asks the clerk to wire this truckfull of dollars to PIW, the guy looks at the deuce and a half and faints*[OOC: I love it when you do that! :D]

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I would like to buy the Multi-Role Naval Fleet

Money Wired on Confirmaion

[OOC: Your country was essentially obliterated recently and would have no way of being able to spend $85 billion to buy over 100 ships. Due to OOC concerns about your RPing and the recent IC destruction of your country, your order request is denied.]

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The Emirate of New Zambuda would like to purchase two Multi Role Navy Packages. It should come out to 170,000,000,000.

Money wired

To: New Zambuda
From: Commodore Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

The Portland Iron Works is pleased to confirm your order for two Multi-Role Naval Fleets. At $85 billion each, your total comes to $170 billion. Due to our current backlog, we expect to have your order completed in 10 NS years [10 RL days]. Rest assured that we will work as quickly and as efficiently as possible to ensure that your order is completed and that it maintains the high quality our customers have come to expect from the Portland Iron Works.

We thank you for choosing the Portland Iron Works for your naval needs and we hope you look to us again in the future.

[OOC: I love it when you do that! :D]
OOC: my signature payment, TM

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PIW purchases Nicksia Shipyards, expands into Isselmere

PORTLAND (ASP) -- The Portland Iron Works announced today that they completed a major acquisition they expect will help the company handle the large orders they have received of late.

"We have reached an agreement in principle to acquire the Nicksia Shipyards from the Royal Shipyards of Isselmere-Nieland Corporation," Commodore Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.), the managing director of the Portland Iron Works, said in a press conference announcing the move.

The move looks to ease production burdens after a slew of orders nearing or surpassing $200 billion Sarzonian. In addition, Tucker said the move also provides jobs to help an Isselmere-Nieland industry beset by the shutdown of several of its yards.

"We believe this deal greatly benefits both countries," Tucker said. "We receive the shipyards we need to handle much larger orders and we help our staunchest allies save jobs."

The move still must be approved by the commission dealing with mergers and acquisitions, but it is widely expected to pass easily.

"It should pass with flying colors," said Craig Stanicek, a market analyst in Nicksia. "The commission is going to see this as an opportunity to help the Portland Iron Works compete on the world stage."

President Mike Sarzo hailed the move in his weekly press conference at the Gray House.

"This move strengthens the bonds of friendship between us and our close friends in Isselmere-Nieland," Sarzo said. "Sarzonians believe that competition is the greatest method of ensuring top quality. This will go a long way toward that aim."

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Navel force is no match for my secret air fleet of angry bombers and destroiersPlease don't spam this storefront.

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Portland Iron Works announces SarzTorp creation

The Portland Iron Works, in conjunction with Windham and Green Defense Industries, have announced a brand new ASW torpedo to be available for use in Sarzonian warships. Dubbed the SarzTorp, this lightweight torpedo is able to be deployed in littoral warfare and in deep water operations, by frigates or corvettes, ASW helicopters, and fixed wing aircraft intended to provide ASW support.

"This new torpedo will give us great flexibility," said Commodore Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.), the Portland Iron Works' managing director. "It is a design that has been a long time in the making and we're very proud of the results."

The SarzTorp replaces torpedos such as the Mk 46 Mod 1 and Mk 46 Mod 5A(SW) torpedoes in service in some navies. Several PIW-built ships in the Sarzonian navy have already been designed to carry this torpedo, while several others will be refit at various junctures to allow them to carry the torpedo. RSIN-built ships that are designed to carry the Loon ASW missile can also carry the SarzTorp, another advantage to the weapon's design.

Calibre: 11.75" 3/4
Length: 2950 mm
Weight: 300 kg
Minimum launching depth: 25 m
Maximum depth: > 950 m
Speed: variable between 25 -> 50 knots
Autonomy: 10000 m

Cutaway view (http://www.defence.gov.au/dmo/msd/jp2070/images/cutaway%20view%20of%20MU-90.jpg).

[OOC: This cutaway view is of the EuroTorp, which this torpedo is based upon. That torpedo is in use in several European navies and the Australian Navy. The image itself comes from Australia's Ministry of Defence pages.]

Hey, how can the minimum launch depth be 25 meters if it can be airdropped.

Hey, how can the minimum launch depth be 25 meters if it can be airdropped.

[OOC: That's when it's launched via submarine.

The EuroTorp can also be launched from fixed-wing aircraft and ASW helicopters but the specs I got were based on the specs from the Australian Ministry of Defence.]

[OOC: Forgot to note: the Loon can be fired by any ship equipped with a Mk.41 style VLS, submarines from standard torpedo tubes, and can launch most Western lightweight torpedoes (324mm diameter). Hopefully that boosts sales of both the SarzTorp and the Loon a bit!]

*GWS.60 Hurricane multi-purpose surface attack missile* added

*added crew complements to some ships*

[Edited to correct a spelling that could best be described as a blond moment.]

The Great Armed Republic of Nutropinia would like to purchase the producitions rights for the Loon Anti-Submarine Missile and Hurricane Multi-Purpase Missile, VLS version to be launched from a submarine. For whatever the cost. We would also like to purchase production rights for the warheads. We were wondering if these missiles could be attached with a tactical nuclear warhead as well as a conventional warhead. We would also be willing to give the money to start production of a nuclear warhead for these missiles in return for production rights. Secondly we were wondering if you could develop and put on sale a 21-inch torpedo with conventional and nuclear warheads. We would give you the money to design and start production of this and then recieve in return production rights for the torpedo and warheads. Please post your response and prices for this offer. If you did build the torpedo the Nutropinian government wishes to have the
Torpedo named after its Dictator Paul 'The Mad' Silver.

To: Great Armed Republic of Nutropina
From: Commodore Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Production rights

We have received your inquiry into the purchase of production rights for the missile delivery systems and for conventional and nuclear warheads. With regard to the missile systems, we would need to refer you to the Royal Shipyards of Isselmere-Nieland for production rights purchase, as we have entered into an agreement to purchase the rights to produce those weapons for sale at the Portland Iron Works.

As far as production of warheads is concerned, it is against Portland Iron Works and Sarzonian government policy to sell production rights for warheads to all but our most trusted allies. We may consider selling delivery systems to countries pending a background check into the purchaser.

We will consider your request to produce the torpedo you have mentioned, pending the aforementioned background check. We will be sure to notify you of the results of that background check within [one RL day... it won't be a NS year for the purposes of this answer, but I'll be at work tomorrow and it's getting late here on the East Coast of the U.S. I expect that it will be a lot sooner, though].

Thank you for contacting the Portland Iron Works about acquiring weapons systems. We hope to hear from you again soon!