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ADF-920 Jericho
Aerial Threat Fleet Defense System




The Jericho Fleet Air Defense System was dreamed up during the beginning stages of the 'War on Sino'. What the ARSB navy really needed was a networked and connected fleet air defense system to counter enemy jamming and to perform exceptional air defense. Naval officials dwelled on this idea for some time before deciding to incorporate CIWS into this system as well. Soon enough, the Jericho fleet air defense system was born, paving a new road for fleet air defense. The Jericho system is an undefeatable anti-aircraft system since the missile itself doesn't rely on its own radar or infrared system to guide it to its target (meaning the aircraft can't deploy chaff and flares, expecting to disable the missile). The only thing that can mess this system up is if some fifty electronic warfare aircraft continuously cycled through frequencies and massive amounts of fire or flares were used.

The Jericho system is advanced as any ship-board system can get with its heavily reduntant systems and advanced technology it can defeat most any countermeasure an aircraft can employ. The Jericho ATFDS is composed of five main systems, listed below.

Another notable feature, any missile under the Jericho ATFDS, can be guided to target using aircraft or airborne radar data as well as radar data from other fleets or ships within satellite-communication range! Meaning, this system can successfully engage targets well beyond its radar and visual range.


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Radar

The radar portion of the Jericho fleet air defense system is an advanced sub-network of radar receivers and other equipment. Operating the entire radar network is the AMRQ-S4 Fleet Combat Radar Control System. The AMRQ-S4 system is composed of the following sub-systems:

AMRQ-R77 Fleet Three Dimensional Radar- The AMRQ-R77 is the most advanced 3D radar in the ARSB inventory, capable of finding and tracking targets as they appear over the horizon. The AMRQ-R77 is run by the ASQ-S13 radar management system, giving it the ability to cycle through dozens of frequencies in one minute, making this a system incredibly hard to jam.

AMRQ-M90 Fleet Multi-Function Radar- The AMRQ-M90 is a medium range, multi-frequency multi-function radar, capable of detecting surface and aerial threats.

AMRQ-R87 S-Band Solid State Search Radar- The AMRQ-R87 is a medium to long-range solid state search radar, capable of locating and tracking hundreds of airborne objects.


Laser

The Jericho system also employs lasers as a secondary targetting system. The lasers are of the type you find on aircraft for guiding laser-guided bombs to their target and are independently mounted in re-fitted CIWS housing units. As many as needed can be placed on a ship. At least two should be present (bow and stern) to provide exceptional coverage (three is minimum in some cases, one atop the superstructure). The ALQ-S14 laser network system is directly connected into the radar network and relays information to the seperate lasers themselves (across the fleet), which then target independent aircraft. Since the lasers of every ship in the fleet are networked together, they can assist each other in targetting aircraft (example: One laser is blocked out by the superstructure of a nearby ship, a free laser responds by targetting the aircraft and guiding the munitions to target).

The second portion of the laser system is a series of 'nodes' which are basically composed of the same tracking systems found on laser-guided bombs. These 'nodes' pick up the laser beams and find their targets, cross-referencing that data with satellite, radar, and infrared data to come up with coordinates, which are then sent to the Jericho system's main hub, which then distributes that information to the missiles as they are in flight with periodic updates to target.

Wondering why lasers are part of the Jericho system? Look at the weapons section.


Infrared

This part of the Jericho system complements the radar system (mentioned above) in tracking airborne targets and to guarantee a kill against the target. The infrared portion is composed of two systems the IRSQ-I40 and the ISTQ-I76.

The IRSQ-I40 is an all-around infrared targetting system, taking a real-time view of the sky and converting into a picture. Its computer system targets objects emitting heat after the computer quickly runs through a database and compares it to other heat signatures, confirming it is a fighter, bomber, transport, etc.

The ISTQ-I76 is an infrared search and track, which uses the IRSQ-I40 as a base and combines it with another infrared reciever, which locates and tracks thermal signatures from extreme ranges.

Weapons

The weapons portion of the Jericho system is simply amazing. It is composed of the following subsystems...

CIWS- The ship's (well, entire fleet's for that matter) CIWS will be integrated into this system, using the Jericho system's radar, infrared, and laser systems to find and track incoming aircraft or missiles and opening fire when in range. This can drastically increase the effectiveness of any CIWS system.

Short Range Anti-Aircraft Missiles- This subsystem is composed of the ship's/fleet's short range AAMs. The missiles only need two things, the first being a radio system to receive updates from the Jericho system on target range and heading. The second is a system found on laser-guided bombs. When the missile is at the near-terminal stage, its guidance system picks up the aircraft the laser has painted and continues towards it (it also uses radar and infrared data).

Medium Range Anti-Aircraft Missiles- This subsystem is composed of the ship's/fleet's medium range AAMs. The missiles only need two things, the first being a radio system to receive updates from the Jericho system on target range and heading. The second is a system found on laser-guided bombs. When the missile is at the near-terminal stage, its guidance system picks up the aircraft the laser has painted and continues towards it (it also uses radar and infrared data).

Long Range Anti-Aircraft Missiles- This subsystem is composed of the ship's/fleet's long range AAMs. The missiles only need one thing being a radio system to receive updates from the Jericho system on target range and heading (using radar and infrared data).

Control

The control portion of the Jericho system is the most amazing part of the 5-point Jericho Fleet Air Defense System. This portion is made of a massive network, using the combined processing power of every computer in the fleet as well as a central processing unit, most likely placed on a carrier or command ship. The sheer power of this system allows it to track hundreds of targets and engage dozens simultaneously. The control system also sends out periodic updates to missiles fired using radio systems on every ship on the fleet.

This system can also be connected to any war information net or satellite net to provide the fleet with the ultimate intel and increase its effectiveness even more.


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Combine all of these systems and you get Jericho, an impenetrable fleet defense tool.


Cost-
$4 Billion USD

GPS overview system-
http://www.computerworld.com/computerworld/records/images/story/swift02.jpg


Weapons Diagnostics Screen-
http://www.computerworld.com/computerworld/records/images/story/swift03.jpg


Combat information center:
http://www.computerworld.com/computerworld/records/images/story/swift06.jpg


Aircraft/missile 3D tracking screen-
http://www.computerworld.com/computerworld/records/images/story/swift07.jpg


Other tracking screens-
http://www.computerworld.com/computerworld/records/images/story/swift08.jpg


OOC- I'm not sure on the cost but otherwise I'm open to comments, questions, anything. And yes, this layout is confusing and probably random, but I got impatient with trying to create a new one.

TAG for later reading.

Very cool M8, i just fluff my fleet using a integrated defensive network (blatantly ripped off the idea of the point defense systems of the honor harrington books)

As to the lasers, laser guided SAMs do exist (star streak beign one) and the sensor head/guidance packages can be made very cheaply.

As for a price it would pretty much have to avry on the ship being modified.

Bump/tag

I forgot all about Starstreak. Hmm... Anyways, as for the price, I'm just assuming it'd be easier to issue production rights. But, does $4 Billion USD sound reasonable?


*bump*

OOC: Thank god I didnt take you in the Sino war......

Hehe. Nice ship, I have already got one but still...

It actually isn't a ship, although this system could be put on a single ship to create a fleet air defense ship. But otherwise, this is a collective fleet air defense system based on every ship in a fleet or in a whole navy.

We're considering land-based version named the Jericho Theater-Wide Aerial Threat Defense Network.

OOC: After reading the info, it seems to be impressive.. very impressive.. but the real question is.. will this actually work??.. =P

IC:

We are very impressed with this system you have developed, and look forward to testing it and providing constructive criticism for futrue projects.

The Greenmanbry government would like to purchase this system for the stated price. Please post information on system installation, time till system would be operational, and annual maintenance costs.

As a good will gesture, we have already wired $1,000,000,000 (1 billion dollars only) to your nation.

The Commonwealth is very interested in procurring such a system for inclusion on our Battlefleets. With purchase, would we recieve the system to install on as many ships as we desire?

In trials, conducted in the ARSB by ARSB and USSCR naval ships and personnel, the Jericho system successfully located, engaged, and destroyed a total of 34 out of 36 drones and ten out of ten anti-shipping missiles.

Conventional fleet air defenses (using ARSB and USSCR ships and personnel) accomplished to destroy a mere 20 out of 36 drones and six out of ten anti-shipping missiles.

The ARSB thanks Greenmanbry for the initial payment. Installation is rather simple. The computers and networking equipment (as well as communications systems) should be able to easily be integrated into existing ships.

Radar, infrared, and laser systems would basically be able to be 'bolted on', depending on the ship's capabilities. Some older or smaller ships (patrol vessels) may not be able to accept these systems, aside from the network and computer systems. Radar and infrared systems don't have to be added (as existing systems can be integrated, although at a lessened efficiency).

The weapons system is basically the ship's existing air defenses only modified with different warhead guidance systems. These new systems accept radar/infrared updates from the ship and network. The new guidance systems also have a seeker for finding a laser-designated aircraft.

So, it would take roughly 2 weeks of continuous work per ship to install the system. So, if you do every ship during a 2-week span, it would take two weeks for installation and another two weeks for diagnostics and testing. Otherwise, if its a flexible out-fitting it could very well take months to outfit.


As for maintenance costs, per Jericho-system outfitted ship would cost about $1 million USD per year in scheduled maintenance and diagnostics. This does not take into account un-scheduled repairs (due to weather, conflict, under-maintenance, etc.) and does not include the cost of new weaponry.

Granzi- Yes, when purchasing this system you are receiving production rights to outfit it on as many ships as you require.

You have managed to subdue all the concerns the Dominion had over the acquisition of such a system.

We have thus wired the remaining $3,000,000,000 (3 billion dollars only) to you.

Bless you, and may our paths meet again

Neil Ferdinand
Minister of Defense
The Dominion of Greenmanbry

The ARSB thanks Greenmanbry for the order. Production rights, equipment diagrams, and deployment schematics are being sent to you as we speak.

The monetary transfer has been received. Once again, thank you, and enjoy the system.



Also, Granzi, since we are OMP and CAP allies, you will receive a 25% discount, meaning the system will cost $3 billion USD (if you decide to purchase it).

Bump

The Commonwealth has found the system beyond satisfactory. We would like to purchase the system, with the forementioned discount of 25%, for a sum of $3 billion. The funds will be wired to you once we recieve confirmation of our order. Thank you.

Best wishes,
Johannas Stuttgart
Minister of Finance

Alright, confirmed. The appropriate diagrams, rights, and schematics are being sent. We thank you for the order and hope you enjoy the system.

[Nice setup. It's sorta similar to what I do with my fleets, however I think system is more extensive and involved, which is both a blessing and a curse. Anyway, good job on the super-AEGIS.]

OOC- Thank you, SS.

Otherwise, this is a conveniently placed Bump.

Indeed, bump.

Bump.

Bump.

To: The Armed Republic of Soviet Bloc
From: Gal Sharif, Secretary of Defense Procurement, The Arab Republic of Al-Sabir
Subject: Jericho, Kasatanov, VEPR

Dear Sir/Madam,

First, we are impressed by your Jericho Fleet Air Defense System with its typical Soviet Bloc versatility and adaptablility, which can be found in nearly any of your defense products. Following an article in the AFIRR (Armed Forces Independent Review Report), which adviced the Armed Services to search for alternative weapon manufacturers, to be less dependant on our regular suppliers, we have determined procuring this system, featuring so many excellent capabilities, would prove most beneficial to our Navy. Please provide us the necessary schematics and diagrams and we will transfer the total price on confirmation of our order.

Second, having closely observed the release of the Kasatanov Class SSBN/SSGN hybrid, the Defense Procurement Review Board (DPRB) has finally decided to place an order for forty-eight of these magnificent submarines, and we hope, due to our membership of the CAP, Soviet Bloc is willing to provide detailed information on the advanced cooling system, as well as install this revolutionary pump system on all ordered submarines.

Third, as our internal Land Warrior program turned into a miserable failure, lacking the prerequisited experienced and talented arms manufactering personnel, we have come to the conclusion that the VEPR Advanced Modular Defense and Combat System might best suit our needs for equiping the soldier of the 21st century. We would hereby like to request the production rights.

Due to the massive expenditure, strain would be placed on the already tighter defense procurement budget and therefore we would like to transfer the $158.2 billion USD in forty-eight batches, equally spred over forty-eight months.

Should there be any problems, please feel free to contact me,

Farid Jamzad
Secretary of Defense Procurement
The Arab Republic of Al-Sabir

Chardonay is impressed with the level of detail put into this system, which is quite similar to the air defence portion of our Command Datalinque Battle Network, however, we have several concerns.

1. What affect will reflective chaff have on the targetting laser? I would think that it would refract it beyond usefulness. Even if this failes, the addition of anti-laser smoke similar to the systems tanks use could prove effective.

2. Since each ship can only engage a number of targets equal to it's laser desegnators, our theorists are concerned about the vulnerabilities of the system to a saturation strike. Your own Torrent Arsenal Ship is capable of launching over 1000 missiles at a target, while our Missile Monitors are able to ripple-fire off 600 very quickly. How could Jericho hope to deal with such a large number of missiles when each ship can only guide perhaps 3-6 missiles at a time?

3. Missiles are capable of extremely violent manouvering at high speed. If they are able to break free from the laser designation system for even a moment, it could be enough time for the missile to exit the countermissile's kill envelope.

4, Jericho seems to require early detection of inbound threats... how would it deal with a low altitude low observable missile with a reduced IR signature?

5. Since the missiles are radio guided, wideband jamming would easily cause the missiles to go ballistic. Also, since so much information is being transmitted, the entire system would be a goldmine to hostile ELINT operators.

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Mr. Farid Jamzad,

Your request for the Jericho Aerial Threat Fleet Defense System schematical production rights has been granted. All documents pertaining to the system will be sent immediately including various video elements and graphic assistance systems. The order price for the Jericho system (including ally discount) is $3 Billion USD.

As for your request for 48 of the Kasatanov-class SSBN/SSGNs, it has been granted. Your discount will be heavy (due to ally status and due to size of order) and the coolant systems will be placed on each vessel ordered. Schematics and explanations of the coolant system will be sent via secure transmission (Telegram). Total order time will be in the 20-25 year range, depending on construction conditions and economy.

As an ally, we will sell you the VEPR Situational Awareness and Advanced Combat System for a reduced price. We will send diagrams, schematics, and computer-based research to you along with 400 of the actual suits for testing or research purposes and to understand how the units operate.

Your payment plan will also be accepted. This is a large order and the strain on your budget is understandable. If you need more time to pay for the purchased equipment, feel free to inform us and we can come up with a new plan.

Thank you for the purchases and we hope you enjoy our products...

Alexiy Ruzketsov
Minister of Foreign Affairs [Relayed from Dat' Pizdy (and other corporations) secretaries due to the sale of sensitive equipment]
Armed Republic of Soviet Bloc
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In response to the Chardonay concerns:

1. The only way those types of systems would work is if they lingered for some time or were launched as the aircraft was moving away. The fact of the matter is that chaff of that sort would have to be deployed en masse and completely envelope the fleet (requiring lots of aircraft, putting those aircraft at risk as they deploy, and so on). Pilots, when being tracked by a surface to air missiles, will not focus on blinding the laser involved, since in most cases, they will either forget that data in the fray or not even know it. They will launch radar-deflecting chaff (behind the aircraft and chances are that aircraft will not be flying DIRECTLY away from the laser involved).

If a nation does use the tactics stated, it will not be catastrophic to the fleet defense system as the same missiles also have secure radio systems inside them to use data transmitted by the ships to guide them to their targets using radar and infrared data.


2. As I said before, the system uses a series of target locators including millimetric radar, short-, medium-, and long- range radar, and infrared sensors to locate targets. Target location data is streamed to the missile using a secure radio connection this supplements the laser system. The laser system was primarily developed to be used in a theater where electronic warfare is heavy. The radio transmission system is similar to the missiles that use their mother aircraft's radar to locate their targets.

Also, those missiles cannot all be launched at once (in waves) and combining all of the lasers in the fleet will provide a great level of defense (depending on ship numbers). One must also take into account the fact that if that amount of missiles were launched in a single firing that detonations of missiles, group fire, etc. will take out more missiles than are aimed at.

And finally, you must inquire whether or not anyone will fire that amount of missiles against a single naval target... (Yes, I did it in that damn war but that's because she was damaged and a full arsenal ship waiting to be repaired is rather useless. Why not fire the missiles and reload the ship while she's being repaired?)


3. It is possible but with the array of systems and the amount of factors involved, the chances of it succeeding to get past the 'line' are rather nil. Don't get me wrong, there is a possibility if done at the very correct moment, but it'd require serious retooling of the missile or such a long attack preparation period that they would almost be under attack before they could attack us.

4. The Jericho system is capable of detecting most targets at most any range. It does not require early warning but as with any system, early warning will increase the success of the defensive system. The early warning portion of the system is to give it that 'edge'. A low altitude missile that you speak of will most likely penetrate that early warning system (unless we suspect thats what the enemy will use), but as soon as it comes within range of high-power infrared search and track systems as well millimetric wave radar, it'll be fair game for CIWS.

5. The radio transmission system is quadruple redundant with the ability to transmit on a multitude of frequencies. It can also use laser pulses as a transmission technique (only a few missiles are installed with it, requires way too much work to be effective). But, can an EW aircraft get close enough to accomplish this? This system is to be based in a fleet assumed to have CAP as well as carrier-based operations abilities. Also, this system is to be used in conjunction with previous SAM and AA systems so it can still function properly with an adequate amount of defense. And, in the event EW jamming is used, laser targetting will be effective.

Official Imperial Communique-

After carefully reviewing the capabilities of this system, we were highly impressed, and wish to procure twenty of these systems to install on various vessles, for a total of 80 billion USD. Funds wired upon confirmation.

Your order for twenty systems has been confirmed. The complete systems will be shipped from current stockpiles over a two month period. We thank you for the order and hope you enjoy the systems.

To: Dat' Pizdy Arms Corporation
From: Mr. White, foreign affairs officer

The Dominion has in the past been more than satisfied with all technologies to come from the design bureaus of the Dat' Pizdy Corporation, and upon review of this further technology, we are quite certain that trend will continue.

We are interested in the requisition of the rights to equip all of our naval vessels with Jericho Fleet Defense systems, so that they at sea may be afforded the same benefits of protection as your other systems afford those on land.

The four-billion Universal Standard Dollar fee will be wired to your account as our order is confirmed, and we would thank you for your continued excellence.

Thank you,

Good day,
Mr. White.

[Wow, this has to be the most epic gravedig of all time. EP, the last post in this thread happened over 3 years ago.]

Dear Dat' Pizdy Arms Corporation

The Dealthy Hallows Corporation would like to purchase the production rights to this system to sell to our government. Please state your price, money is not so big of an object.

Signed,

Thomas Vanek
Prince of the VDB, CEO of DHC, and 50% stockholder of DHC.