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Sarzonia
14-03-2005, 04:25
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An Introduction to the Portland Iron Works

[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 accommodate 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) as my secondary calculator. If you use a different calculator, please notify me ahead of time.]

The Portland Naval Works has earned an international reputation as a world leader in ship production. We have several locations to serve you better, including our satellite location at the International Mall (http://s6.invisionfree.com/International_Mall/index.php?showforum=123)!

We offer a wide variety of individual ship classes, weapons, and naval packages to serve your needs. From superdreadnaughts to auxiliary vessels, we have an offering for you. Please contact us if you have a custom design request!

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). Aircraft carriers have price listings both with and without aircraft. Please specify what your preference is with your order. We assume that you do not want aircraft unless you specify otherwise.

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 jointly-designed ships and systems are subject to the approval of both the Portland Iron Works and the partner company.

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).

Unless prior approval has been given, the ships purchased at the Portland Iron Works are the exclusive property of your nation and may not be re-sold or transferred to another country without the consent of the Portland Iron Works.


Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/msarzo/b9517c32.jpg)
Managing Director
Portland Iron Works
Portland Iron Works on the Wiki! (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Portland_Iron_Works)

Products Listing

Trimaran ships
Vigilant-class command battleship
Greenmanbry-class battle carrier
Calypso-class superdreadnaught
Archon-class superdreadnaught
Independence-class pocket superdreadnaught
Freedom-class pocket superdreadnaught
Atlantic-class large battleship
Brandywine-class light command dreadnaught
Leander-class command battleship
Valiant-class supercarrier
Victory-class fleet carrier
Swiftsure-class light carrier
Constellation-class dreadnaught
Capital-class battleship
Minotaur-class battlecruiser
Endymion-class large cruiser
Timiocato-class command cruiser
Monitor-class heavy cruiser
Monandnock-class light cruiser
Commandant-class guided missile cruiser
Mahan-class xebec
Holland-class ASW destroyer
Wingate-class AA frigate
Tiger-class railgun-armed gunboat

Monohulled ships

Major Surface Combatants
Antietam-class heavy battleship (joint project with RSIN)
Zeppelin-class heavy battleship (joint project with RSIN)
Publius-class battle carrier
Trinity-class battleship
Nanticoke-class large carrier
Resolute-class guided missile battleship
Patinkin-class fleet command vessel
Saugerties-class fleet carrier
Forrest-class fleet carrier
Sea-class battle cruiser
Alliance-class supercruiser
Praeton-class heavy missile cruiser
Agamemnon-class arsenal ship
Randolph-class heavy gun cruiser
Saginaw-class light gun cruiser
Shield Bearer-class light missile cruiser

Minor Surface Combatants
Johnston-class AA destroyer
Perseus-class river monitor
Evermore-class multi-role destroyer
McDonough-class ASW frigate
Hastings-class strike frigate
Wixted-class scout frigate
Seminole-class corvette
Ossippee-class special operations boat
Piranha-class missile boat
Octopus-class patrol vessel
Dolphin-class hydrofoil patrol vessel

Submarines
Steadfast-class stealth SSBN/SSGN
Julianus-class SSGN
Stalwart-class SSBN
Navarre-class stealth SSN
Skipjack-class SSN
Minuteman-class SSK
Bolash-class SSK
Insurgent-class special operations submarine

Auxiliary and Civilian ships
Pasteur-class hospital ship
Curie-class light medical vessel
Einstein-class scientific research vessel
Discovery-class research submarine
Diplomacy-class executive yacht
Chieftain-class executive submarine
Hatchett-class ultra large container ship
McIntosh-class very large cargo carrier
Quay-class amphibious assault and replenishment vessel (joint design with RSIN)
Lake-class mine clearance/patrol ship (please specify)
Gabin-class roll-on/roll-off cargo vessel
Smith-class fuel and munitions transport vessel
Flansburgh-class fleet replenishment vessel
General Marsden-class personnel carrier
Aylesburgh-class submarine tender
Normandy-class heavy combat transport ship
Ryzner-class heavy transport hovercraft
Peligro-class amphibious assault ship

Weapons
‘Loon’ anti-submarine missile
‘Robin’ small diameter bomb
‘Starling’ light autonomous attack missile
‘Pigeon’ anti-radar and autonomous attack weapon
‘Pelican’ anti-ship missile
‘Erne’ surface-to-air missile
‘SarzTorp’ lightweight ASW torpedo
‘Yellow Jacket’ mini-SAM
‘Hornet’ short-medium-ranged SAM
‘Hurricane’ multi-purpose surface attack missile
'Silver' anti-ship and ASW torpedo
‘Scorcher’ SSM
‘Scourge’ ASuW missile
'Bayonet' ultraheavy torpedo

*Note: Discounts do not apply to package sales, as the packages are already discounted.
Sarzonia
14-03-2005, 04:30
Major Surface Combatants

Vigilant-class Trimaran command battleship
Length: 962 m (wl); 984 m (oa); Beam: 237 m; Draught: 26.7 m
Displacement: 2.85 million tonnes full load
Armament: 5 x 4 762 mm ETC guns (A, B, C, X, Y positions);
6 x 1 203 mm naval railguns guns port and starboard;
6 x 2 153 mm ETC guns port and starboard;
4 x 96 cell Mk 136 VLS launchers;
8 x 660 mm TT;
16 x 'Hornet' SAM launchers;
20 x 'Rattlesnake' CIWS
Protection: 1,200 mm - 1,600 mm advanced armour composite (titanium, vadium, aluminum, amorphous steel; enhanced ERA; ballistic ceramics; depleted uranium) on trimaran hull construction. Double-bottomed, reinforced keel with void spaces including KERI foam; support provided by honeycomb frame. Composite rods and ceramic kinetic reducing plates provide additional protection against KE attacks.
Propulsion: 12 x Pebblebed nuclear reactors with 14 propulsors and eight internalised waterjets. Compulsators provide power to railguns from primary power system. Each reactor surrounded by thermal insulation to reduce noise emission and infared signature. Six diesel turbines provide emergency propulsion. 31.2 knots maximum. 28.4 knots maximum cruise.
Aircraft: Capable of carrying and launching 60-72 STOL aircraft from two full runways near the outriggers. Also carries 12 medium helicopters for ASW patrols.
Electronics: AN/SLY-2 (V) Advanced Integrated Electronics Warfare System; AN/SPY-4 MFR and AN/SPN-23 navigational radars; AN/SQR-6 (B ) passive towed array and AN/SQS-57 dual-mode mounted digital sonar array; A/P Mounted Sonar: AN/SQS-57 active/passive, preformed beam, digital sonar providing panoramic echo ranging and panoramic (DIMUS) passive surveillance.
Countermeasures: Decoy: AN/SLQ-25 Nixie.
Complement: 10,600 + 190 aircrew
Price: $355 billion
Running Cost: $40 billion.

Neptune-class trimaran superdreadought
Length: 992 m; Beam: 231 m; Draught: 26.9 m
Displacement: 2.96 million tons full load
Armament: 6 x 4 635mm (25”) ETC Guns in A, B, C, X, Y, Z positions
8 x 203mm (8”) naval railguns in 4 dual turrets port and starboard
24 x 6” ETC guns in 12 dual turrets (6 each port and starboard)
12 x 3” Anti-air/fast ship guns in single mounts (6 each port and starboard on out riggers)
36 x 'Rattlesnake' CIWS (18 each port and starboard )
16x Anti-torpedo CIWS (anti-torpedo super-cav 35mm cannon and countermeasures)
2 x 324 mm torpedo tubes for SarzTorp light torpedoes
6 x 650 mm torpedo tube for Bayonet Super heavy torpedo
12 x 96 cell Mk 136 VLS (Enough to hold 1152 'Scourge' anti-ship missiles, or many more smaller missiles)
18 x Hornet Medium Ranged SAM launchers (9 each port and starboard)
Protection: Inconel metal plates, Advanced armour composite (titanium, vanadium, amorphous steel, aluminum, and ballistic ceramics); double-bottomed, reinforced keel, void spaces and a titanium honeycomb frame. Composite rods, KERI foam installed in void spaces, and ceramic kinetic reducing plates for further protection against KE attacks.
Engine Compartment: 1,867mm
Hull, Deck, and Hatches: 1,604mm
Magazine and Turret: 1,786mm
Glue Structures(Section that connects all the hulls): 2,100mm
Aircraft: Capable of carrying and launching 144 aircraft on two full flight decks along the outriggers. Also carries 45 medium helicopters for ASW patrols.
Complement: 11,500 naval; 4,150 aircrew; 1,500 Naval infantry, ability to carry and unload 20 LCAC, 40 Tanks, 80 IFVs and 8,000 Combat Troops.
Propulsion: 12x Pebblebed nuclear reactors with 14 propulsors and eight internalized waterjets. Compulsators provide power from central power system to turrets. Extensive thermal insulation surrounds each reactor to reduce noise emissions and infrared signature. 31.2 knots maximum 29.4 knots maximum cruise.
Electronics: AN/SLY-2 (V) Advanced Integrated Electronics Warfare System
AN/SPY-4 MFR and AN/SPN-23 navigational radars
AN/SQR-6 (B) passive towed array and AN/SQS-57 dual-mode mounted digital sonar array
A/P Mounted Sonar: AN/SQS-57 active/passive, preformed beam, digital sonar providing panoramic echo ranging and panoramic (DIMUS) passive surveillance.
Countermeasures: AN/SLQ-25 Nixie
Flares to confuse incoming IR-Seeking missiles
Electronic Jamming Optics System (EJOS)
Chaff launchers to confuse incoming Active-Radar Seeking missiles
Active Directional Radar Jamming System (ADRS): for use against Radar-seeking missiles and fighters, with limited capabilities against small surface ships; Max range:100km Effective range: 25km
Laser Defense System (LDS): Consists of 6 Dome Laser emitters which target and destroy small missiles using lasers and can be used to disable laser guided weapons.
Shortstop and Warlock Electronic Protection System (EPS): Disables any incoming device with an electronically controlled fuse with an 85% success rate. It is also used to disable incoming torpedoes and mines with a 65% success rate. Effective range: 1500m
Price: $280 billion

[i]Archon-class superdreadnaught (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/jay3135/ARCHON2.jpg)(designed by Mekugi, built by PIW)
Length: 757 m; Beam: 230 m; Draft: 19 m
Displacement: 1.875 million tonnes
Armament:
Guns
6 x 635 mm 70 caliber ETC guns in two triple turrets (A & X positions)
4 x 711 mm/635 mm 75 caliber Gerlich HV-ETC guns in two double turrets (B & C positions)
RPGPM: 4
-Mass of fire per turret per minute (Double/Triple): 36/54 tons
-32x 10” 60 caliber QFDP guns in sixteen double turrets
-Broadside mass: 49.7 tons
Missiles
-5x V30 100 Cell VLS
-40x Super Heavy Anti-Shipping Missile tubes
-74x 9 tube SAM/SAAM Diagonal launch tubes (Hatch Protected)
-150x D20 Quad tube Standard diagonal AShM/ASW/SAM internal launchers (Hatch Protected)
Total Complement: 1,806 missiles
Protection: 950-1150mm advanced armour composite (titanium, vanadium, aluminum, enhanced ERA, ballistic ceramics).
Compartmentalization: Shock Isolated Double Bottomed w/ reinforced keel; 112 Transverse, and 8 longitudinal shock isolated bulkheads. Composite rods and kinetic-reducing ceramic plates installed to provide some KE attack resistance.
Aircraft: 48 VSTOL Fighters or Fighter/Bombers, 8 Sea Lynx ASW/Executive Transport Helicopters, 2 CH-53E Sea Stallion Helicopters
UAV/UCAV‘s: 12 ‘Broadhead’ UCAV’s, and 5 Seeker UAV’s
Propulsion:
10x Mk. XXXIII Hybrid Reactors (w/sprint coils); 30x 200MW turbines; 8x 15MW back-up diesel generators ; 9x IPS w/ WDA props
Speed: 31 knots (cruising) 38 knots (flank) 43 knots (w/ sprint coils)
Complement: 8,250 [Naval] 200 [Flag] 500 [Air wing] 5,000 [Naval Infantry (Marines)]
Countermeasures:
-28x 35mm triple barrel AHEAD/CIWS
-8x 203mm ASW auto-loading mortars
Price: $220 billion.

Independence-class Trimaran pocket superdreadnaught (refit version)
Length: 758 m; Beam 175 m; Draft 19.2 m
Displacement: 1.65 million tonnes full
Complement: 4,020 Naval; 140 Flag; 740 Naval Infantry; 110 Air Crew
Armament: 4 x 3 635 mm ETC guns (in A, B, X & Y positions); 12 x 155 mm ETC guns in twin turrets port and starboard; 8 x 203 mm railguns along outriggers; 4 x 84 cell Mk 136 VLS (new VLS capable of launching Scourge missiles, up to .9 m diameter and 9.9 meters in length); 6 x GWS.57 Erne surface-to-air missile launchers; 4 x 650 mm torpedo tubes (capable of firing Bayonet ultra-heavy torpedo); 20 x 'Rattlesnake' CIWS suite
Protection: Advanced armour scheme featuring amorphous steel, aluminum, nickel, kevlar, titanium and ballistic ceramics. Double-bottomed, reinforced keel with void spaces. Hardened crossbeams installed across bulkeads for added bracing. Composite rods installed over armour to provide additional protection. 864-902 mm main belt; turrets 902 mm face and sides, 720 mm back; 902 mm main barbettes; 226 mm secondary barbettes; 508 mm main missile magazines; 508 mm hangar; 610 mm deck (key spaces); 944 mm conning tower, CIC; Bulkheads 203 mm.
Aircraft: Capable of deploying and recovering 36-48 V/STOL aircraft.
Electronics: AN/SLY-2 (V) Advanced Integrated Electronics Warfare System; AN/SPY-4 MFR and AN/SPN-23 navigational radars; AN/SQR-6 (B ) passive towed array and AN/SQS-57 dual-mode mounted digital sonar array; A/P Mounted Sonar: AN/SQS-57 active/passive, preformed beam, digital sonar providing panoramic echo ranging and panoramic (DIMUS) passive surveillance.
Countermeasures: Decoy: AN/SLQ-25 Nixie.
Propulsion: 12 Pebblebed nuclear reactors; 8 internal waterjets. Extensive thermal insulation outside each reactor compartment reduces acoustic and infra-red signature. Four auxiliary diesel turbines provide emergency propulsion when needed.
Speed: 31 knots cruising; 37.5 knots maximum.
Price: $210 billion
Running Cost: $945 million per year.

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

Atlantic-class Trimaran large battleship
Length: 538 m; Beam: 106 m; Draught: 16.3 m
Displacement: 544,320 tonnes full
Armament: 5 x 3 610 mm ETC guns in A, B, C, X, Y positions; 10 x 203 mm naval railguns in single turrets port and starboard; 10 x 140 mm ETC guns in single turrets port and starboard; 4 x 96 cell Mk 136 VLS; 4 x 650 mm TT; 2 x naval-modified DREAD centrifuge gun systems; 10 x Rattlesnake CIWS
Protection: 860 mm-980 mm advanced armour composite (titanium, vanadium, aluminum, amorphous steel and ballistic ceramics); double-bottomed, reinforced keel with void spaces built on a honeycomb frame. Void spaces have KERI foam installed; composite rods and kinetic-reducing ceramic plates provide limited protection against KE attacks.
Propulsion: Six Pebblebed nuclear reactors; four internalised waterjets. Compulsators provide power to naval railguns from central power system. Each reactor given extensive thermal insulation to reduce noise and infared signature. Four diesel engines provide emergency propulsion. 35.2 knots.
Aircraft: Capable of launching five SZ-15 'Dragon' ASW helicopters.
Complement: 3,930
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) Advanced Integrated Electronic Warfare System (AIEWS)
Decoys: AN/SLQ-49; AN/SLQ-25 Nixie; MK-53 Nulka DLS
Fire Control: MK-99 FCS missile fire control; Gun fire control: MK-88 GFCS (System calculates ballistic gun orders, The GFCS conducts direct firing attacks against surface radar and optically tracked targets); MK-116 mod 7 ACWSCS torpedo fire control
Torpedo Fire Control: MK-117 ACWSCS (Anti-Submarine Weapon Control System, Underwater Fire Control System)
Countermeasures: Towed array sonar utilizing a hull transducer or a towed active transducer or both. It is an integrated ASW, Mine Avoidance and Torpedo Defense underwater system.
Price: $40 billion
Running Cost: $2 billion

Brandywine-class light command dreadnaught
Length: 446 m; Beam: 86.8 m; Draught: 14.5 m
Displacement: 417,800 tonnes full
Armament: 3 x 3 610 mm ETC guns in A, B & Y pos.
8 x 1 153 mm naval railguns (port and starboard)
8 x 1 140 mm ETC guns (port and starboard)
4 x 48 cell Mk. 136 VLS (capable of launching 'Scourge' and 'Scorcher' missiles
4 x 650 mm TT (for 'Bayonet' torpedoes)
12 x 'Hornet' SAM launchers
12 x 'Rattlesnake' CIWS
Protection: 740 mm-820 mm advanced armour composite (titanium, vadium, aluminum, ballistic ceramics); double-bottomed, reinforced keel with void spaces supported on a honeycomb frame. KERI foam installed into void spaces serves as limited protection against KE attacks. Further protection provided by composite rods and kinetic reducing ceramic plates.
Propulsion: 6 x Pebblebed nuclear reactors; 8 compulsators provide power to naval railguns. Four internalised waterjets. Extensive thermal insulation reduces infared signature and noise emission. Two gas turbines provide emergency propulsion. 35.2 knots.
Aircraft: Capable of carrying 36 VSTOL fighters and four medium ASW helicopters.
Electronics: AN/SLY-2 (V) Advanced Integrated Electronics Warfare System; AN/SPY-4 MFR and AN/SPN-23 navigational radars; AN/SQR-6 (B) passive towed array and AN/SQS-57 dual-mode mounted digital sonar array; A/P Mounted Sonar: AN/SQS-57 active/passive, preformed beam, digital sonar providing panoramic echo ranging and panoramic (DIMUS) passive surveillance.
Countermeasures: Decoy: AN/SLQ-25 Nixie.
Complement: 3,600 + 100 aircrew
Price: $65 billion
Running Cost: $3.75 billion per annum.

Antietam-class BBGN
Joint project with the Royal Shipyards of Isselmere-Nieland.
Displacement: 342,968t (deep)
Dimensions: length 485.39m (oa); beam 62.65m; draught 14.78m.
Propulsion: 14-propulsor CONAG-IFEP; 4 pebble-bed fission reactors (INNEC RA(PB)-3) and 4 gas turbines (IMW MTG-12), with 2 auxiliary diesel generators (IMW MMD-31); 1GW + 200MW = 32.8+ kts.
Crew: 3,006 (2,756 peacetime; + vehicle crew (533), marines (143), staff (94)); can accommodate 3,920
Protection: Europa armour pattern. Main belt: 142cm-112cm; deck: 92cm-63mm; bulkheads (longitudinal): 86cm-71cm; bulkheads (transverse): 71cm-66cm; ; main turrets: 142cm (glacis, fore-roof)-114cm (roof, sides)-86cm (rear); main barbettes: 114cm; secondary turrets: 30.5cm; secondary barbettes: 40.5cm; tertiary turrets: 25cm; tertiary barbettes: 40.5cm; missile magazines (main): 40.5cm; missile magazines (heavy): 40.5cm (sides)-92cm (launch doors); command information centre (CIC): 40.5cm; conning tower: 142cm; NBC citadels: 142cm; engineering (reactors): 50.6cm; engineering (engines): 31cm; engineering (turbines): 35cm (mid-hull); hangar: 60.8cm.
Compartmentalisation: Double-bottomed, reinforced keel, 62 transverse and 6 longitudinal bulkheads, hardened crossbeams on bulkheads, 18 NBC citadels.
Weapons:
AAW: 12 x 16-cell GWLS.33 (p/s), 2 x GWLS.65 (f/a superstructure), 16 x GWLS.66M2 (2 p/s-fc, 8 p/s, 2 p/s-a), 16 x GWLS.68M2 (2 p/s-fc, 8 p/s-am., 2 p/s-a), 48 x 30mm NLG-30 (p/s)
ASuW: 12 x 610mm ETC guns (A, B, X, Y; 4 x 3)
ASW: 4 x 3 324mm TT (p/s), 6 x 660mm TT (4 ff-am., 2 a), 12 x GWLS.60M2 (2 fc., 8 p/s, p/s-a)
GP: 3 x 48-cell GWLS.35M2 (fc., a-B turret, f-X turret), 4 x 128-cell GWLS.35M2 (f/a, p/s), 2 x 16-cell GWLS.58M2 (fc.), 2 x 32-cell GWLS.58M2 (a-B turret, f-X turret), 64-cell GWLS.58M2 (am.), 12 x 155mm ETC guns (p/s-am.)
MCM: 12 x RST (500 SCR/RST, p/s)
Aircraft:
4 x Sea Fury FA.1 and 6 x Merlin HM.1-sized helicopters; with the "beartrap" helicopter recovery system (aircraft and drones hangared in fantail, submarine drones in hull davits; two elevators, four landing spots)
Aerial Drones:
2 x Auk DHM.1, 2 x Parrot DES.1, 2 x Puffin DHAEW.1, 2 x Rook DRA.1, 2 x Tern DA.1, 4 x Thrush DFA.1; 4 lightweight EM catapults for drones (only if drones are purchased).
Submersible Drones:
12 x Cuttlefish DSR.1, 2 x Seahorse DSA.1, 4 x Squid DSM.1
Internal Drones:
24 x Canary DMNC.1 (6 per reactor) and 50 x Dodo DMU.1.
Electronics suite:
Computer complex: MEI.5 Muninn (ISOMS)
Threat management systems: MEQ.181 NAIADS (anti-air), MEQ.185 SELKIE (anti-torpedo), MMX.193 MITRE (target recognition), MDQ.261 (signature self-detection)
Radars: MRU.113 Huginn (multifunction), MRS.118 Kafka (air volume search), MRN.116 Beluga (navigation), MRS.164 Hofvarpnir (surface search), 6 x MRG.182 Balmung (secondary gun fire control), 3 x MRG.186 Gungnir (gunnery fire control).
Optronics: MPU.124 Adder (long range search and tracking), MPS.127 Owl (surface surveillance)
Combination radar/optronics: MMP.133 Tuesday (helicopter landing system), 16 x MMG.183 Gjallar (close range fire direction)
Sonars: MQU.134 Fenris (keel-mounted, LF), MQR.145 Herring (variable depth)
ECM/ESM: MLR.165 (radar/signals emissions receiver and direction finder), MLQ.177 (jammer), MLR.184 Nott (laser warning receiver and direction finder), MWD.199 (signals direction finder)
Communications: CSZ.17b Godi (Link 17.2; secure datalink), MUZ.121 Alvis (secure satellite communications system), 8 x MSP.123b Gna (Link 17.2D; secure drone control datalink), 4 x MSW.125b Ran (Link17.2G; secure missile guidance datalink) , 8 x GQZ.128b Dvalin (Link 17.2U; encrypted acoustic modem), MWZ.178 (secure communications system), MJZ.190 (laser communications transceiver), GSZ.196M (encrypted burst communications transceiver).
Countermeasures: 9 x MLQ.135 Mackerel (anti-torpedo; 3 anti-torpedo decoy deployment lines), 16 x 16-cell MLE.140 MUSE (anti-missile), 6 x ULQ.136 Remora (anti-torpedo; 2 anti-torpedo decoy ports).
Cost: $36.52 billion
Production time: 9.25 years

Leander-class Trimaran light command and control battleship
Length: 394 m; Beam: 92 m; Draught: 13.6 m
Displacement: 296,530 tonnes full load
Armament: 5 x 3 508 mm ETC guns in A, B, C, X & Y positions; 6 x 155 mm naval railguns port and starboard; 8 x 140 mm ETC guns port and starboard; 4 x 64 Mk 136 VLS; 2 x 650 mm TT; 14 x 'Rattlesnake' CIWS
Protection: 680mm-820 mm advanced armour composite (titanium, vanadium, aluminum, ballistic ceramics); double-bottomed, reinforced keel with void spaces, which have KERI foam for limited protection against KE attacks. Honeycomb frame; composite rods and kinetic reducing ceramic plates provide additional protection against KE attacks.
Aircraft: 24-36 STOL aircraft on two small runways.
Complement: 3,100 plus 80 air crew.
Propulsion: Four Pebblebed nuclear reactors, two internalised waterjets. Compulsators provide power to naval railguns from central power system. Extensive thermal insulation reduces noise emissions from Pebblebed reactors. Four diesel turbines provide emergency propulsion. 34.8 knots.
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) Advanced Integrated Electronic Warfare System (AIEWS)
Decoys: AN/SLQ-49; AN/SLQ-25 Nixie; MK-53 Nulka DLS
Fire Control: MK-99 FCS missile fire control; Gun fire control: MK-88 GFCS (System calculates ballistic gun orders, The GFCS conducts direct firing attacks against surface radar and optically tracked targets); MK-116 mod 7 ACWSCS torpedo fire control
Fleet Defence System: MK-200 mod 2 FDS
Fleet Defence Control: MK-201 FDC
Torpedo Fire Control: MK-117 ACWSCS (Anti-Submarine Weapon Control System, Underwater Fire Control System)
Countermeasures: Towed array sonar utilizing a hull transducer or a towed active transducer or both. It is an integrated ASW, Mine Avoidance and Torpedo Defense underwater system.
Price: $35 billion
Running Costs: $2.5 billion per year

Zeppelin-class BBGN
Joint project with the Royal Shipyards of Isselmere-Nieland.
Displacement: 286,942t (deep)
Dimensions: length 443.8m (oa); beam 57.32m; draught 13.72m, 14.83m (full load)
Propulsion: 14-propulsor CONAG-IFEP; 4 pebble-bed fission reactors (INNEC RA(PB)-3) and 4 gas turbines (IMW MTG-6), with 2 auxiliary diesel generators (IMW MED-31); 1GW + 128MW = 32.8+ kts.
Crew: 2,862 (2,624 peacetime; + vehicle crew, marines (143), staff (60)); can accommodate 3,600
Protection: (Main belt) 76.2-86.36cm; (Main turrets): 86.36m (face)-66cm (back); (Main barbettes): 86.36cm; (Secondary barbettes): 15.5cm; (Main missile magazines): 40.6cm; (Hangar): 40.6cm; (Deck (key spaces)): 50.8cm; (Conning tower, CIC): 91.44cm; (Bulkheads): 13-86.36cm.
Compartmentalisation: Double-bottomed, reinforced keel, 54 transverse and 6 longitudinal bulkheads, hardened crossbeams on bulkheads, 16 NBC citadels.
Weapons:
AAW: 16 x 8-cell GWLS.33 (p/s), 2 x GWLS.65 (f/a), 12 x GWLS.66M2 (2 p/s-fc, 8 p/s, 2 p/s-a), 12 x GWLS.68M2 (2 p/s-fc, 8 p/s-am., 2 p/s-a), 36 x 30mm NLG-30 (p/s)
ASuW: 9 x 610mm ETC guns (A, B, Y; 3 x 3), 23 x 6-cell GWLS.39 (7 fc., 6-a-B turret, 4 p/s, 6-f-Y turret)
ASW: 4 x 3 324mm TT (p/s), 6 x 660mm TT (4 ff-am., 2 a), 9 x GWLS.60M2 (fc., 6 p/s, p/s-a)
GP: 2 x 128-cell GWLS.35 (f/a), 2 x 96-cell GWLS.35 (p/s), 16-cell GWLS.58M2 (fc.), 2 x 64-cell GWLS.58M2 (am., a), 12 x 155mm ETC guns (p/s-am.)
MCM: 8 x RST (500 SCR/RST, p/s)
Aircraft:
4 x Sea Fury FA.1 and 6 x Merlin HM.1-sized helicopters; with the "beartrap" helicopter recovery system (aircraft and drones hangared in fantail, submarine drones in hull davits; two elevators, four landing spots)
Drones, Deployable:
2 x Parrot DES.1, 2 x Rook DRA.1 UMAVs, 2 Seahorse DSA.1, 4 x Squid DSM.1, 4 x Tern DA.1; 4 lightweight EM catapults for drones (only if drones are purchased).
Drones, Internal:
24 Canary DMNC.1 (6 per reactor) and 32 Dodo DMU.1.
Electronics suite:
Computer complex: MEI.5 Muninn/MEI.4 Mimir (ISOMS)
Threat management systems: MEQ.181 NAIADS (anti-air), MEQ.185 SELKIE (anti-torpedo), MMX.193 MITRE (target recognition), MDQ.261 (signature self-detection), MDQ.261 (signature self-detection)
Radars: MRU.113 Huginn (multifunction), MRS.118 Kafka (air volume search), MRN.116 Beluga (navigation), MRS.164 Hofvarpnir (surface search), 6 x MRG.182 Balmung (secondary gun fire control), 3 x MRG.186 Gungnir (gunnery fire control).
Optronics: MPU.124 Adder (long range search and tracking), MPS.127 Owl (surface surveillance)
Combination radar/optronics: MMP.133 Tuesday (helicopter landing system), 16 x MMG.183 Gjallar (close range fire direction)
Sonars: MQU.134 Fenris (keel-mounted, LF), MQR.145 Herring (variable depth)
ECM/ESM: MLR.165 (radar/signals emissions receiver and direction finder), MLQ.177 (jammer), MLR.184 Nott (laser warning receiver and direction finder), MWD.199 (signals direction finder)
Communications: CSZ.17b Godi (Link 17.2; secure datalink), MUZ.121 Alvis (secure satellite communications system), 8 x MSP.123b Gna (Link 17.2D; secure drone control datalink), 4 x MSW.125b Ran (Link17.2G; secure missile guidance datalink) , 4 x GQZ.128b Dvalin (Link 17.2U; encrypted acoustic modem), MWZ.178 (secure communications system), MJZ.190 (laser communications transceiver), GSZ.196M (encrypted burst communications transceiver).
Countermeasures: 9 x MLQ.135 Mackerel (anti-torpedo; 3 anti-torpedo decoy deployment lines), 12 x 16-cell MLE.140 MUSE (anti-missile).
Cost: $24.5 billion USD
Production time: 8.75 years

Oceania-class large escort vessel
Length: 428 m; Beam: 86 m; Draught: 14.9 m
Displacement: 270,960 tonnes full load
Armament: 3 x 2 635 mm ETC guns in A & B positions; 16 x 2 120 mm ETC guns; 128 x 2 cell Mk 140 SAM launchers; 4 x ASROC missile launchers capable of launching Scourge and Scorcher ASuW missiles or Bayonet ultralarge torpedo; 8 x 650 mm TT; 36 x 'Rattlesnake' CIWS; 24 x 'underwater CIWS'
Protection: 305 mm-460 mm advanced armour composite (titanium, vanadium, aluminum, amorphous steel, ballistic ceramics); double-bottomed, reinforced keel with void spaces. Hardened crossbeams installed across bulkheads, KERI foam installed in void spaces, composite rods and kinetic reducing ceramic plates add protection against KE attacks.
Propulsion: Four Pebblebed nuclear reactors; four internalised waterjets. Extensive thermal insulation surrounding each reactor serves to dampen noise and infared signature, and compartmenalises each reactor. 29.2 knots maximum.
Complement: 2,900.
Aircraft: Capable of launching up to 10 UAVs or medium scout helicopters
Electronics: 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) Advanced Integrated Electronic Warfare System (AIEWS); Decoys: AN/SLQ-49; AN/SLQ-25 Nixie; MK-53 Nulka DLS; Fire Control: MK-99 FCS missile fire control; Gun fire control: MK-88 GFCS (System calculates ballistic gun orders, The GFCS conducts direct firing attacks against surface radar and optically tracked targets); Torpedo Fire Control: MK-117 ACWSCS (Anti-Submarine Weapon Control System, Underwater Fire Control System); Countermeasures: Towed array sonar utilizing a hull transducer or a towed active transducer or both. It is an integrated ASW, Mine Avoidance and Torpedo Defense underwater system.
Price: $15.2 billion.

Estado-class battleship
Length: 294 m; Beam: 55 m; Draught: 16.1 m
Displacement 164,300 tonnes full
Armament: 5 x 3 460 mm ETC guns in A, B, C, X & Y pos.; 12 x 155 mm ETC guns port and starboard; 10 x 90 mm ETC guns port and starboard; 6 x 96 cell Mk 136 VLS; 4 x 650 mm TT; 24 x 35 mm Rattlesnake CIWS; 8 x 'underwater CIWS' supercav guns.
Protection: 762 mm-860 mm advanced armour composite (amorphous steel, titanium, vanadium, aluminum, ballistic ceramics); double-bottomed, reinforced keel with void spaces over a honeycomb frame.
Aircraft: Space for up to 10 medium ASW helicopters
Propulsion: Four PebbleBed nuclear reactors compartmentalised with extensive thermal insulation surrounding each reactor; four internalised waterjets.
Speed: 34.6 knots maximum.
Electronics: 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) Advanced Integrated Electronic Warfare System (AIEWS); Decoys: AN/SLQ-49; AN/SLQ-25 Nixie; MK-53 Nulka DLS; Fire Control: MK-99 FCS missile fire control; Gun fire control: MK-88 GFCS (System calculates ballistic gun orders, The GFCS conducts direct firing attacks against surface radar and optically tracked targets); Torpedo Fire Control: MK-117 ACWSCS (Anti-Submarine Weapon Control System, Underwater Fire Control System); Countermeasures: Towed array sonar utilizing a hull transducer or a towed active transducer or both. It is an integrated ASW, Mine Avoidance and Torpedo Defense underwater system.
Complement: 2,100
Price: $5.5 billion

Trinity-class battleship
Length: 327 m; Beam: 43 m; Draught: 12.6 m
Displacment: 146,370 tonnes full
Armament: 3 x 3 508 mm ETC guns in A, B and Y positions; 4 x 64 cell Mk 136 VLS; 6 x 155 mm ETC guns in single turrets port and starboard; 4 x 650 mm TT for Bayonet torpedoes; 14 x 'Rattlesnake' CIWS (10 port and starboard; 2 each fore and aft).
Protection: Advanced armour composite (amorphous steel, titanium, aluminum, ballistic ceramics). Main deck: 508 mm; Turret tops and sides: 720 mm; Turret rear: 670 mm; Engines and magazines: 720 mm. Command and control centre: 720 mm. Double-bottomed, reinforced keel with void spaces. Hardened crossbeams installed across bulkheads with void spaces. KERI foam installed in void spaces provides some protection against KE attacks.
Propulsion: Four Pebblebed nuclear reactors; four internalised waterjets. Extensive thermal insulation reduces noise emissions and infared signature. 34.6 knots.
Complement: 1,520 plus 100 Naval Infantry.
Aircraft: 1 helipad aft for three medium ASW helicopters.
Electronics: AN/SPY-4 MFR and AN/SPN-23 navigational radars; AN/SQR-6 (B) passive towed array and AN/SQS-57 dual-mode mounted digital sonar array; A/P Mounted Sonar: AN/SQS-57 active/passive, preformed beam, digital sonar providing panoramic echo ranging and panoramic (DIMUS) passive surveillance.
Countermeasures: Decoy: AN/SLQ-25 Nixie.
Price: $5.75 billion
Running Cost: $250 million per year.

Patinkin-class fleet command vessel
Length: 269 m; Beam 34.2 m; Draught: 10.6m
Displacement: 78,790 tons full
Armament: 2 x 2 356 mm ETC guns in A and Y positions; 2 x
'Silver' ASW & ASuW torpedo launchers; 20 x 'Rattlesnake' CIWS suites (combination of 'Yellow Jacket' mini SAM and 35 mm Millennium Gun).
Protection: 406 mm-508 mm advanced armour composite (amorphous steel, aluminum, titanium, enhanced ERA and ballistic ceramics); double-bottomed hull; reinforced keel; hardened crossbeams installed across bulkheads. Main belt 508 mm; main missile magazines 406 mm; hangars 406 mm; conning tower 508 mm.
Aircraft: Space for two medium ASW helicopters; 4 x UAV. Can be swapped out with three VTOL fighters.
Electronics: AN/SLY-2 (V) Advanced Integrated Electronic Warfare System (AIEWS); Windham and Green Defence Industries Modern Air Combat Theatre radar/LIDAR suite; Advanced Undersea Combat Theatre passive/active sonar array; two towed sensor arrays; AN/SLQ-25 Nixie decoys.
Propulsion: 2 x Pebblebed nuclear reactors, two waterjets. 2 x Windham and Green gas turbines; 2 auxiliary diesel engines. 33+ knots.
Crew: 810 + 145 marines; 475 staff. Can accomodate 1,820.
Price: $8.5 billion
Running Costs: $55 million/year.

Timiocato-class Trimaran command cruiser
Length: 246 m; Beam: 54 m; Draught: 12.6 m
Displacement: 58,240 tonnes full
Armament: 3 x 3 305 mm ETC guns in A, B and Y positions; 8 x 114.3 mm ETC guns in single turrets port and starboard; 4 x 48 cell Mk 136 VLS; 2 x 650 mm TT; 10 x 'Rattlesnake' CIWS
Protection: 203 mm-268 mm advanced armour composite (titanium, vanadium, aluminum, amorphous steel, ballistic ceramics); double-bottomed, reinforced keel with void spaces. KERI foam installed in void spaces. Hardened crossbeams installed across bulkheads provide additional protection.
Aircraft: Space is available for 18-24 STOL aircraft.
Propulsion: Two Pebblebed nuclear reactors; two internalised waterjets. Two gas turbine engines provide emergency propulsion when necessary. 35 knots.
Complement: 720 plus 60 aircrew.
Electronics: AN/SLY-2 (V) Advanced Integrated Electronics Warfare System; AN/SPY-4 MFR and AN/SPN-23 navigational radars; AN/SQR-6 (B ) passive towed array and AN/SQS-57 dual-mode mounted digital sonar array; A/P Mounted Sonar: AN/SQS-57 active/passive, preformed beam, digital sonar providing panoramic echo ranging and panoramic (DIMUS) passive surveillance.
Countermeasures: Decoy: AN/SLQ-25 Nixie.
Price: $8 billion

Endymion-class Trimaran large cruiser (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/msarzo/DDB-C-3.png)
Length: 241 m; Beam: 46 m; Draught: 12.1 m
Displacement: 55,918 tonnes full
Armament: 6 x 355.6 mm (14 inch) ETC guns in triple turrets (A & Y positions); 6 x 110 mm ETC guns in single turrets (port and starboard); 2 x 24 cell Mk. 136 VLS; 4 x 533 mm 'Silver' torpedo launchers; 6 x 'Hornet' SAM; 10 x 35 mm Millennium Gun CIWS
Protection: 203 mm-255 mm advanced armour composite (amorphous steel; aluminum; titanium; ballistic ceramics); double-bottomed, reinforced keel; hardened crossbeams installed across bulkheads; also includes void spaces. Composite rods and kinetic-reducing ceramic plates increase protection against kinetic-energy attacks.
Propulsion: Four Pebblebed nuclear reactors; four internalised waterjets; two auxiliary diesel turbines. Thermal insulation outside each reactor compartment reduces acoustic and infra-red signature. 39.4 knots
Countermeasures: AN/SQR-6 (B ) passive towed array and AN/SQS-57 dual-mode mounted digital sonar array; A/P Mounted Sonar: AN/SQS-57 active/passive, preformed beam, digital sonar providing panoramic echo ranging and panoramic (DIMUS) passive surveillance.
Decoy: AN/SLQ-25 Nixie
Aircraft: Four UAVs. Capable of recovering two medium ASW helicopters.
Complement: 790
Price: $5.9 billion
Running Cost: $200 million per annum.

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

Monitor-class Trimaran heavy cruiser
Length: 209 m; Beam: 52 m; Draught: 12 m
Displacement: 38,560 tonnes full
Armament: 3 x 3 203 mm ETC guns in A, B, and Y positions; 2 x MK 41 VLS; 4 x Silver ASW & ASuW torpedo launchers; 12 x 35 mm Millennium Gun CIWS; 6 x Yellow Jacket mini-SAM
Protection: 155-203 mm composite armour (steel, aluminum, titanium, kevlar); ballistic ceramics; double-bottomed hull and reinforced keel; void spaces and hardened crossbeams installed across bulkheads.
Countermeasures: Two towed arrays; two anti-missile and anti-torpedo decoys. flare/chaff dispensers.
Propulsion: 2 nuclear reactors; 2 shafts; 2 rudders.
Speed: 35 knots maximum; 27 cruise
Complement: 640; 25 aircrew. Space for 3 medium ASW helicopters
Price: $3.4 billion
Running Costs: $125 million per year.

Agamemnon-class arsenal ship
Length: 257 m; Beam: 68 m; Draught: 3.9 m
Displacement: 36,310 tonnes full
Armament: 8 x 64 cell Mk 136 VLS; 10 x Rattlesnake CIWS systems; 2 x 305 mm (12 inches) railguns in A & Y positons.
Protection: Interior Hull: 216 mm - 254mm advanced armour composite (titanium, vadium, aluminum); double-bottomed, reinforced keel with void spaces; hardened crossbeams installed across bulkheads. Exterior Hull: 127 mm-155 mm amorpheous steel, kevlar, enhanced ERA, and aluminum, coated with anaerobic tiles to reduce noise emissions. Both exterior and interior hulls and void spaces separated by absorbant foams.
Propulsion: Two Pebblebed nuclear reactors; four internalised waterjets; two rudders. Compulsators conduct power to railguns from central power system. Auxiliary engine power from CODAG engine. 34 knots maximum; 14 knots with CODAG.
Range: Nuclear power: Limited only by nuclear fuel and consumables. CODAG: 2,700 nm.
Aircraft: None.
Complement: 76, including 30 Naval Infantry (Marines).
Price $3.1 billion
Running Cost: $100 million per year.

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

Alliance-class supercruiser (Mark II)
Dimensions: Length 237 meters; Beam: 29.1 meters; Draught: 10.6 meters
Displacement: 36,250 tons full load
Armour: 253-305 mm composite armour (amorphous steel, titanium, aluminum, kevlar) with ballistic ceramics; double-bottomed, reinforced keeled with void spaces; hardened crossbeams installed across bulkheads for added protection.
Armament: 9 x 11 inch ETC guns in three triple turrets (A, B, and Y positions); 8 x 100 mm guns in single turrets (four each port and starboard); 2 x 533 mm TT; 2 x 24 cell Mk. 136 VLS launchers (one fore, one aft); 4 x Hornet SAM launchers; 8 x 35 mm Millennium Gun CIWS system.
Propulsion: Six Grymes & Yancey diesel engines, four shafts; two rudders. Two diesel turbines serve as emergency backup system.
Speed: 36 knots maximum; 19 knot maximum with diesel turbines only.
Aircraft: Can land three large ASW helicopters.
Complement: 655 officers and crew
Price: $2.7 billion

Monandnock-class Trimaran light cruiser
Length: 196 m; Beam: 42 m; Draught: 10.8 m
Displacement: 26,970 tonnes full
Armament: 2 x 3 155 mm ETC guns in A and Y positions; 1 x 2 155 mm ETC guns in B position; 8 x 76 mm DP ETC guns; 2 x 48 cell Mk. 41 VLS; 4 x SarzTorp lightweight ASW torpedo launchers; 8 x 35 mm Millennium Gun CIWS; 4 x Yellow Jacket mini-SAm
Protection: 127-153 mm composite armour (steel, aluminum, titanium, kevlar); ballistic ceramics; double-bottomed hull and reinforced keel; void spaces and hardened crossbeams installed across bulkheads.
Countermeasures: Two towed arrays; two anti-missile and anti-torpedo decoys. flare/chaff dispensers.
Propulsion: 2 nuclear reactors; 2 shafts; 2 rudders.
Speed: 38 knots maximum; 29 cruise
Complement: 570; 15 aircrew. Space for one medium ASW helicopter
Price: $2.9 billion
Running Costs: $105 million per year.

Randolph-class monohulled heavy cruiser (Flight II)
Length: 219.5 m; Beam: 26.2 m; Draught: 9.2 m
Displacement: 24,370 tonnes full load
Armament: 9 x 203 mm ETC guns in triple turrets (A, B and Y positions); 2 x 24 cell Mk. 136 VLS (capable of launching Scorcher or Scourge missiles); 8 x 76 mm ETC guns in single turrets port and starboard; 4 x 533 mm TT (for Silver ASW & ASuW torpedoes); 6 x 'Hornet' SAM launchers (larger version of 'Yellow Jacket' mini SAM); 6 x 35 mm Millennium Gun CIWS.
Protection: 167-190 mm advanced armour composite (amorphous steel, titanium, aluminum, kevlar) with ballistic ceramics; double-bottomed, reinforced keel with void spaces; hardened crossbeams installed across bulkheads provide additional protection.
Aircraft: Capable of deploying/recovering four medium ASW helicopters. Carries four UAVs.
Countermeasures: Two towed arrays; AN/SLQ-25 Nixie decoys; AN/SLY-2 (V) Advanced Integrated Electronic Warfare System (AIEWS); A/P Mounted Sonar: AN/SQS-57 active/passive, preformed beam, digital sonar providing panoramic echo ranging and panoramic (DIMUS) passive surveillance.
Propulsion: Five Grymes & Yancey diesel engines, four shafts; two rudders.
Performance: 34 knots maximum; 27 knots cruising.
Range: 8,200 nm at 20 knots.
Complement: 570
Price: $2.15 billion
Running Costs: $79 million per year.

Commandant-class Trimaran guided missile cruiser (CAG)
Length: 202 m; Beam: 41 m; Draught: 9.2 m
Displacement: 21,270 tonnes full
Armament: 2 x 1 203 mm ETC guns in A & Y positions; 1 x ASROC launcher in B position; 2 x 8 box missile launchers fore and aft, capable of firing 'Hornet' SAM; 4 x 32 cell Mk 136 VLS; 2 x 650 mm TT for Bayonet ultra large torpedo; 12 x 'Rattlesnake' CIWS
Protection: 166 mm-203 mm advanced armour composite (titanium, vanadium, aluminum, amorphous steel); double-bottomed, reinforced keel with void spaces.
Aircraft: Capable of deploying three SZ-15 'Dragon' ASW helicopters
Propulsion: Two Poseidon nuclear reactors, two internalised waterjets. Two gas turbine engines provide emergency propulsion. 36 knots.
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
Complement: 357
Price: $2 billion

Saginaw-class light cruiser (CL)
Length: 206 m; Beam: 26.2 m Draught: 8.4 m
Displacement: 14,740 tons full
Armament: 9 x 155 mm ETC guns in three triple turrets (A, B & Y positions); 6 x 90 mm Mk IX guns in single turrets port and starboard; 8 x Hornet short-medium range SAMs; 2 x 24 cell Mk. 41 VLS; 2 x 533 mm ‘Silver’ ASW and ASuW warfare torpedo launchers; 6 x 35 mm Millennium Gun CIWS
Protection: 127 mm advanced composite armour (amorphous steel; aluminum; titanium; enhanced ERA) over key areas; 110 mm over other areas; double-bottomed hull with reinforced keel; hardened crossbeams installed across bulkheads.
Propulsion: Four gas turbines; 125,000 shp. 36 knots maximum.
Complement: 475
Countermeasures: 2 x towed sensor array; AN/SLY-2 (V) electronics warfare suite
Decoys: AN/SLQ-49; AN/SLQ-25 Nixie; MK-53 Nulka DLS
Price: $1.9 billion
Running Costs: $65 million.
Sarzonia
14-03-2005, 04:33
Aircraft Carriers and Battle Carriers

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.

Gavin Newsom-class Trimaran hypercarrier
Length: 786 m; Beam: 187 m; Draught: 26 m
Displacement: 1,125,284 tonnes full load
Armament: 4 x 2 153 mm ETC guns mounted port and starboard; 2 x 84 cell Mk. 41 VLS; 40 x Rattlesnake CIWS
Protection: 508 mm-623 mm advanced armour composite (titanium, vanadium, aluminum, amorphous steel, ballistic ceramics); double-bottomed, reinforced keel with void spaces on a honeycomb frame. Void spaces have KERI foam installed. Composite rods and kinetic-reducing ceramic plates provide limited protection against KE attacks.
Aircraft: Space for 300 CTOL fighters; four large transport helicopters; 12 medium-sized helicopters (SZ-15 'Dragon' or similar); four AWACS aircraft.
Complement: 12,920 plus 975 aircrew
Propulsion: 12 Pebblebed nuclear reactors; eight internalised waterjets. Six diesel turbines provide emergency propulsion. 30.8 knots full speed.
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) Advanced Integrated Electronic Warfare System (AIEWS); Advanced Force Integration Command System capable of coordinating 250 ships or 6,000 soldiers; Windham and Green Defence Industries Modern Air Combat Theatre radar/LIDAR suite; Advanced Undersea Combat Theatre system.
Decoys: AN/SLQ-49; AN/SLQ-25 Nixie; MK-53 Nulka DLS
Fleet Defence System: MK-200 mod 2 FDS
Fleet Defence Control: MK-201 FDC
Countermeasures: Towed array sonar.
Price: $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

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: Six Pebblebed nuclear reactors; four shafts; 355,000 shp.
Speed: 31 knots cruise; 36 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: $25 billion
Annual Running Cost: $1.05 billion

Victory-class Trimaran 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.

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.

Saugerties-class nuclear powered fleet carrier (CVN)
Length: 324 m; Beam: 43 m; Draught: 12.1 m
Displacement: 94,210 tonnes light; 106,352 tonnes full
Armament: 2 x 12 cell Mk. 136 cell VLS capable of firing a wide range of missiles; 8 x Rattlesnake CIWS
Protection: 460 mm-550 mm advanced armour composite (titanium, vanadium, aluminum, amorphous steel; enhanced ERA; ballistic ceramics); double-bottomed, reinforced keel with void spaces on a honeycomb frame; KERI foam installed in void spaces. Composite rods and kinetic-reducing ceramic plates provide limited protection against KE attacks.
Aircraft: Space for 75-80 aircraft.
Complement: 3,820 plus 200 aircrew
Propulsion: Two Pebblebed nuclear reactors; four internalised waterjets. Each reactor has extensive thermal insulation to reduce noise and infared signature. Four diesel engines provide emergency propulsion. 34 knots.
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) Advanced Integrated Electronic Warfare System (AIEWS)
Decoys: AN/SLQ-49; AN/SLQ-25 Nixie; MK-53 Nulka DLS
Fleet Defence System: MK-200 mod 2 FDS
Fleet Defence Control: MK-201 FDC
Countermeasures: Towed array sonar.
Price: $6.5 billion

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.

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
Sarzonia
14-03-2005, 04:34
Minor Surface Combatants

Mahan-class xebec
Length: 171 m; Beam: 37 m; Draught: 7.9 m
Displacement: 15,970 tonnes full
Armament: 2 x 3 140 mm ETC guns (A & Y positions); 1 x ASROC launcher in B position; 2 x 48 cell Mk 136 VLS modified to launch 'Hornet' SAM; 4 x 650 mm TT; 12 x Rattlesnake CIWS
Protection: 127 mm-155 mm advanced armour composite (amorphous steel, aluminum, enhanced ERA, ballistic ceramics, titanium); double-bottomed, reinforced keel with void spaces. Hardened crossbeams installed across bulkheads with KERI foam installed in all void spaces.
Aircraft: Capable of launching and recovering five medium ASW helicopters.
Complement: 340
Propulsion: Two Pebblebed nuclear reactors; two internalised waterjets. 125,000 shp. 36 knots.
Electronics: Advanced Force Integration Command System capable of coordinating up to 1,500 troops or 30 warships; Sensors: AN/SPY-3B MFR multi-function radar; AN/SPS-64(V)10 navigational radar; AN/SQS-56 (K) hull mounted sonar; Towed array sonar
Electronics Warfare Suite: AN/SLY-2 (V) Advanced Integrated Electronic Warfare System (AIEWS)
Decoys: MK-53 Nulka DLS
Fleet Defence System: MK-200 mod 2 FDS
Fleet Defence Control: MK-201 FDC
Countermeasures: AN/SLQ-49; AN/SLQ-25 Nixie.
Price: $1.7 billion

Holland-class ASW destroyer
Length: 164 m; Beam: 30.6 m; Draught: 7.1 m
Displacement: 13,750 tons full
Armament: 2 x 127 mm ETC guns in single turrets (A & Y positions); 1 x 24 cell Mk. 136 VLS (capable of launching 'Scorcher' and Scourge' missiles); 6 x 35 mm Millennium Gun CIWS; 2 x 533 mm torpedo launchers (‘Silver’ ASW & ASuW torpedo); 6 x Yellow Jacket mini-SAM.
Protection: 100-116 mm advanced armour composite (amorphous steel; aluminum; titanium; kevlar); double-bottomed, reinforced keel; hardened crossbeams installed across bulkheads.
Countermeasures: 2 x towed sensor array; AN/SLY-2 (V) electronics warfare suite; passive/active sensor array
Decoys: AN/SLQ-49; AN/SLQ-25 Nixie; MK-53 Nulka DLS
Aircraft: Space for two ASW helicopters
Propulsion: 6 x Windham & Green gas turbines; 2 x diesel turbines for auxiliary propulsion. 36 knots maximum.
Complement: 288
Price: $2.3 billion
Running Cost: $85 million/year.

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
Complement: 345
Price: $1.250 billion
Annual Operating Cost: $50 million

Evermore-class GP destroyer (http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/burke/images/burke1C.jpg) (DD) -- Flight II
Length: 178m; Beam: 22.4m; Draught: 7.9 m
Displacement: 9,800 tonnes light; 10,210 tonnes full
Propulsion: Two nuclear reactors; two shafts.
Range: Limited only by nuclear fuel and consumables.
Speed: 31 knots
Crew: 350
Protection: Advanced steel alloy armour (steel, aluminum, kevlar, titanium); 110-147 mm over critical areas. Double-bottom, reinforced keel with void spaces. Hardened crossbeams installed across bulkheads.
Armament: 3 x 127 mm ETC guns in one double turret in A position and in single turret in Y position; 1 x Mk 41 VLS fore; 6 533 mm TT; includes several decoys for countermeasure protection; four 35mm Millennium Gun CIWS systems installed, port and starboard. 12 20 mm AA guns in twin turrets; four port and four starboard; two bow and two stern); six Yellow Jacket mini SAM, two port and two starboard, and one bow and one stern.
Price: $1.65 billion
[OOC: Picture portrayed in graphic may not be an accurate depiction of the Evermore-class.]

Perseus-class river monitor (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=422555)
Length: 136 m; Beam: 29 m; Draught: 4.2 m
Displacement: 9,760 tonnes full
Armament: 2 x 2 356 mm ETC guns in A & Y positions; 2 x 255 mm mortars in B & X positions; 6 x 116 mm ETC guns port and starboard; 4 x Rattlesnake CIWS
Protection: 178-216 mm advanced armour composite (amorphous steel, aluminum, titanium and ballistic ceramics); reinforced keel; hardened crossbeams installed across bulkheads.
Propulsion: Four gas turbines; two shafts. 29 knots.
Aircraft: None. Capable of launching four medium-sized UAVs.
Complement: 225
Electronics: Sonar/video systems, cable cutter, remote controlled detonator for mine countermeasures; active/passive sonar array and laser-guidance for weapons.
Price: $1.75 billion
Running Cost: $65 million.

Tiger-class railgun-armed gunboat (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v387/Praetonia/TigerClassRailgunGunboatBATCHII.gif)
Length: 162m
Beam: 43m
Draught: m
Crew:: 245 Naval
Displacement: 18,309 tonnes (full load)
Speed:: 35knts (cruise) 40knts (max)
Range: Limited only by state of nuclear fuel and consumables
Armament: 4x 8”/72cal Naval Railguns (A and X positions in dual turrets); 64cell Ballista VLS (forecastle; SAM; 128 missiles); 8cell Ballista VLS (amidships; SSM; 16 missiles); 128cell Ballista VLS (amidships; AMM; 256 missiles); 6x Testudo CIWS (includes gun, rockets and countermeasure suite); 2x 30mm Cannon (optional)
Railgun Charging time: 1 Minute per Gun, 4 Minutes Full volley
Capacitor Energy Storage Capacity: 5 Volleys
Armour: Specially devised composite amour scheme: (http://photobucket.com/albums/v387/Praetonia/?action=view&current=TigerAmourScheme.gif) Main belt: 127mm; deck armor: 127mm; main turret faceplates 135mm; main turret sides 95mm; reactor casing: 135mm; superstructure 127mm; bulkheads 127mm
Helicopters: 2x ASW
Air Search Radar: GO-82 A ‘Causa’ Active / Passive Phased Array
Surface Search Radar: GO-82 F ‘Causa Mk II’ Active / Passive Phased Array
Fire Control Radar: GO-83 C ‘Simplex Mk III’ Phased Array
ASW Sonar: GO-87 DETAR phased Sonar and towed Sonar array (active / passive)
Propulsion: Two GNO-05 Escort Pebble-bedded Nuclear Engines, one per internalised waterjet, each with a single five bladed propeller
Running Costs: $45,000,000 per year
Cost: $2bn

Wingate-class Trimaran AA frigate
Length: 146 m; Beam: 24.7 m; Draught: 7.7 m
Displacement: 9,240 tonnes full
Armament: 1 x 114.3 mm ETC gun in single turret (A position); 8 x 'Erne' long-range SAM launchers; 6 x 'Hornet' medium-range SAM launchers; 8 x 'Yellow Jacket' mini-SAM launchers; 6 x 35 mm 'Millennium Gun' CIWS; 2 x SarzTorp light torpedo launchers (one on each outrigger)
Protection: 88.9 mm-108 mm advanced armour composite (amorphous steel; aluminum; nickel; kevlar); double-bottomed, reinforced keel; hardened crossbeams installed across bulkheads; void spaces.
Propulsion: Four Windham & Green gas turbine engines; 100,000 shp; 33.2 knots
Countermeasures: AN/SLQ-32 radar warning receiver and jamming system; AN/SLQ-25 Nixie towed sensor array; AN/SQQ-89 sonar; AN/SPY-1 air search and fire control radar
Complement: 285
Cost: $1.95 billion
Running Cost: $85 million per annum.

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.

Hastings-class strike frigate
(designed by Trieste Shipyards, Inkana)
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: 2 x 1 125 mm 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 year

Wixted-class stealth frigate (http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/lafayette/images/lafayette10) (FF)
Length: 120 m; Beam: 14.7 m; Draught: 6 m
Displacement: 4,250 tonnes full load
Armament: 2 x 1 110 mm guns in A & Y positions; 2 x 20 mm AA guns; 2 x Rattlesnake CIWS systems, one port; one starboard; 2 x 24 Mk 41 VLS.
Protection: 124 mm titanium/steel composite all around; double-bottomed, reinforced keel. Hardened crossbeams installed across bulkheads with void spaces.
Propulsion: Four diesel engines, two shafts; 35,000 shp. 28 knots
Aircraft: Space for one SZ-15 'Dragon' helicopter
Crew: 175
Price: $525 million

Maidstone-class river gunboat
Length: 96 m; Beam: 17 m; Draught: 3.1 m
Displacement: 1,660 tonnes full
Armament: 2 x 2 155 mm ETC guns in A & Y positions; 2 x 105 mm mortars in B & X positions; 4 x Rattlesnake CIWS
Protection: 104 mm-127 mm amorphous steel with EMP-hardened biosteel covering critical areas; double-bottomed, reinforced keel designed with glass fibre-reinforced plastic to withstand the shock of underwater explosions. Hardened crossbeams installed across bulkheads.
Propulsion: two Alsthom Paxman Valenta 6RP200E diesel engines developing 7,500 shp each. 21 knots.
Vehicles: Two Seafox expendable mine disposal vehicles
Complement: 40
Electronics: AN/SQQ-32 variable-depth sonar (VDS); Type 1007 I-band navigation radar
Countermeasures: Two lightweight decoy launchers.
Price: $125 million
Running Cost: $5 million

Seminole-class multi-role corvette (http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/saar5/images/saar7.jpg) (FS)
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 Mk. 41 VLS; one 80 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
Length: 61.5 m; Beam: 3.6 m; Draught: 1.9 m;
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 101.6 mm 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

Octopus-class multi-role patrol vessel (http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/fly/images/fly2.jpg)
Length: 60 m; Beam: 8.5 m; Draught: 3.3 m
Displacement: 530 tonnes full load
Complement: 25-35 depending on role
Armament: 8 Harpoon missile equivalent (combat role); 1 80 mm gun fore; 2 533 mm TT (for ASW or combat roles); Mk 48 vertical launcher for 8 Seasparrow-equivalent missiles (combat, minelayer, MCM role).
Propulsion: CODAG (one gas turbine 6000 hp; two diesels 5500 hp combined)
Price: $150 million
The ship includes command and fire control systems on a par with the best ships in the Sarzonian Navy. The ship is designed to be a patrol vessel, but can handle mine warfare, ASW warfare, or combat and comes with containerized systems for adjusting to whichever role is required for your navy.

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.

Stills-class assault support patrol boat
Length: 18 m; Beam: 5 m; Draught: 1.2 m
Displacement: 30 metric tonnes
Armament: 1 x 105 mm howitzer fore; 1 x 40 mm grenade launcher; 1 x 30 mm autocannon; 2 x 12.7 mm machine guns can be added if necessary.
Protection: 76 mm-110 mm amorphous steel with biosteel installed over critical areas. Bar armour and MTA provide additional protection against enemy projectiles.
Propulsion: 2 x diesel-electric hybrid engines; two internalised waterjets. 50 knots (short-range sprint).
Electronics: Millimetric wave radar; LADAR/LIDAR integrated package; passive/active radar/sonar. Mine detection packages similar to Lake-class minesweepers.
Complement: Six.
Price: $25 million

Ossipee-class special operations boat
Length: 21.9 m; Beam: 5.6 m; Draught: 1 m
Displacement: 47 tons
Complement: 5
Propulsion: Two waterjets; two 2,300 hp gas turbine engines. 44 knots top speed.
Armament: 1 Yellow Jacket SAM launcher (eight missiles); 2 x 12.7 mm 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
Weight: 15,200 lbs
Length: 9 m; Beam: 3.5 m; Draught: 1.2 m
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
Dimensions: Length: 4.6 m; Beam: 1.8 m; Draught: 0.6 m
Displacement: 275 lbs without motor or fuel
Armament: Varies depending upon crew mission.
Propulsion: One outboard engine, 40-60 hp; 21 knots. Range depends on fuel carried.
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.
Sarzonia
14-03-2005, 04:36
Steadfast-class SSBN/SSGN
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
Length: 125 m; Beam: 12.8 m; Draught: 10.7 m
Displacement: 12,600 tonnes surfaced; 15,800 tonnes submerged
Armament: 16 launchers (eight port, eight starboard) for ballistic missile launch; 4 x 533 mm TT
Protection: Seven inches of armour throughout.
Complement: 105 officers and men
Speed: 17 knots surfaced; 25 knots submerged
Propulsion: Two nuclear reactors, one shaft. Engine provides 95,000 hp.
Price: $2.4 billion.

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.

Skipjack-class SSN
Complement: 90 officers and men
Length: 100 m; Beam: 11.8 m; Draught 9.7 m
Displacement: 7,700 tonnes surfaced; 9,800 tonnes submerged
Armament: 12/24 cell SLCM VLS; 8 x 533 mm TT.
Protection: Coated with radar absorbent material to avoid detection. Five inches of armour throughout.
Propulsion: Two nuclear reactors, one shaft. Engine provides 75,000 hp.
Speed: 25 knots surfaced; 30 knots submerged
Price: $1.9 billion.

Julianus-class SSGN
Length: 152 m; Beam: 9.6 m; Draught: 19.1 m
Displacement: 15,100 tonnes surfaced; 23,940 tonnes submerged
Armament: 24 Tomahawk-similar cruise missile launchers; 4 x 533 mm TT bow.
Propulsion: Two nuclear reactors; one shaft; two propellors; 100,000 hp
Speed: 17 knots surfaced; 29 knots submerged.
Complement: 120 officers and men
Price: $2.6 billion.

Argonaut-class escort/countermeasures submarine
Length: 91 m; Beam: 11 m; Height: 12 m
Displacement: 3,100 tonnes full
Armament: 4 x 324 mm TT; 8 x 35 mm supercavitating guns (underwater CIWS); armament also includes 240 mm Epee anti-torpedo torpedoes.
Complement: 50
Propulsion: One Magnetohydrodynamic drive (3,500 shp), one 400 hp auxiliary prop motor. Speed: 12 knots surfaced; 15 knots submerged.
Electronics: SLQ-53 mine countermeasures deep sweep system, AN/SQQ-32 minehunting sonar, AN/SLQ-48 mine neutralisation system.
Countermeasures: AN/SLQ-25A Nixie; AN/SLR-24 Towed Array Subsystem Torpedo Countermeasures System
Cost: $750 million
Running Cost: $25 million per annum.

Minuteman-class SSK
Length: 74 m Draught: 14.1 m; Height: 8.2 m
Displacement: 2,620 tonnes surfaced; 2,970 tonnes submerged
Armament: 4 x 650 mm TT. Loadout: 18 x 'Bayonet' 650 mm torpedos or 24 x 'Silver' 533 mm torpedoes
Electronics: Radar: Kelvin Hughes Type 1007 I-band navigation radar; Sonar: STN Atlas Elektronics DBQS-40 sonar suite; STN Atlas elektronic MOA 3070 mine detection sonar; Periscopes: Zander Optronic Hunter 12 Search and Hunter 13 Attack Periscope; Advanced Command and Weapons Control System (ACWCS).
Decoys: TAu 2000 torpedo countermeasures system.
Propulsion: 2 x MTu 16v 396 diesel engine, 4.12 MW. HDW/Siemens AIP (Air Independent Propulsion) system, 600 kW.
Speed: 15 knots surfaced; 25 knots submerged.
Complement: 40
Price: $575 million
Running Cost: $20 million.

Bolash-class SSK (http://members.aol.com/faessler98/ah17images/AH-17-1.jpg)
Length: 77 m; Beam: 6.8 m; Draught: 8 m
Displacement: 1,820 tonnes surfaced; 2,100 tonnes submerged
Armament: 4 x 533 mm TT, capable of launching 24 torpedos
Propulsion: Diesel electric; 4,500 hp
Speed: 15 knots surfaced; 13 knots submerged
Price: $415 million

Bulldog-class littoral surface attack submarine
Length: 56 m; Beam: 6.6 m; Draught: 5.7 m
Displacement: 920 tonnes
Armament: 2 x 4 Mk 41 VLS capable of launching the Heron launcher. Holds 12 Heron missiles.
Protection: Double-hulled (outer hull made of titanium, vanadium and aluminum; inner hull made of amorphous steel with a layer of absorbant foam separating the hulls). Outer hull coated with anaechoic tiles to reduce noise emissions.
Propulsion: 2 x MTu 16v 396 diesel engine, 4.12 MW. HDW/Siemens AIP (Air Independent Propulsion) system, 150 kW.
Speed: Eight knots surfaced; 12 knots submerged.
Electronics: Radar: Kelvin Hughes Type 1007 I-band navigation radar; Sonar: STN Atlas Elektronics DBQS-40 sonar suite; STN Atlas elektronic MOA 3070 mine detection sonar; Periscopes: Zander Optronic Hunter 12 Search and Hunter 13 Attack Periscope; Advanced Command and Weapons Control System (ACWCS).
Decoys: TAu 2000 torpedo countermeasures system.
Complement: 10
Price: $150 million.

Insurgent-class special operations submarine
Length: 52 m; Beam: 11 m; Draught: 6.5 m
Displacement: 225 tonnes
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.
Propulsion: Diesel electric, 10 knots surfaced; 12 knots. submerged
Complement: 15 crew; 10 divers
Diving depth: 250 m
Operational endurance: 11 days
Range (battery powered): 110 nm (battery, 8 knots); Range (snorting): 2 x 750 nm (7/7 knots)
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.
Sarzonia
14-03-2005, 04:40
Civilian Ships/Auxiliary Vessels

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

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
Length: 79 m; Beam: 29 m; Draught: 4.5 m
Displacement: 6,530 tonnes full load
Propulsion: Diesel electric: 25,000 hp; 30 knots
Armament: Not included unless requested. Sarzonian ships include half dozen SarzTorp 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.

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

Hatchett-class Ultra Large Container Ship
Length: 381 m; Beam: 57 m; Draught: 14.5 m; Depth: 29 m
Displacement: 42,230 tonnes light; 58,845 tonnes laden
Armament: None.
Protection: Hull made from amorphous steel, a substance three times stronger than traditional steel and non-magnetic. Hull is reinforced and hardened crossbeams are installed across the bulkheads to provide some limited protection against attacks.
Cargo storage: 13,000 TEU capacity.
Propulsion: One 98 MW engine, twin-screwed.
Speed: 27.3 knots.
Complement: 350
Price: $250 million

McIntosh-class Very Large Cargo Carrier
Description: The McIntosh is a single screw VLCC with five (5) center cargo oil, five (5) pairs of side cargo oil and two (2) slop tanks. Double skin hull with most of the strengthening elements placed in ballast spaces, cargo oil tanks almost free from obstructions. Accommodation, engine room and pump room are located aft.
Length: 334.45 m (oa); 320 m (wl)
Beam: 58 m
Draught: 22.723 m
Depth of hold: 31 m
Displacement: 42,600 metric tonnes light
Armament: None.
Protection: Hull is made of EMP-hardened amorphous steel.
Range: 28,000 nm
Speed: Average of 15 knots
Maximum cargo: 330,000 cubic metres
Propulsion: One eight cylinder engine, turbo charged, direct reversible. Three auxiliary diesel generators. Two additional auxiliary boilers. Two four bladed, right hand rotation propellors.
Complement: 425
Price: $300 million.

Auxiliary Vessels
(also offered by the Royal Shipyards of Isselmere-Nieland Corporation) (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=315916)

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, 150 shells per gun)
GP: 2 x 16-cell GWLS.35 (similar to Mk.41 Strike VLS, port and starboard amidships)
Vehicles:
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 Ossippee-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.]

Juneau-class oceangoing icebreaker
Length: 118 m; Beam: 24 m; Draught: 9.2 m
Displacement: 14,230 tonnes fully laden
Armament: 1 x 1 105 mm ETC gun in A position; 2 x 4 box launchers (Hornet SAM); 6 x 35 mm 'Rattlesnake' CIWS.
Protection: 190 mm-220 mm advanced armour composite (amorphous steel, titanium, aluminum, ballistic ceramics); double-bottomed, reinforced keel with void spaces. Hardened crossbeams installed across bulkheads.
Propulsion: Two diesel generators; two gas turbine engines.
Speed: 14 knots
Complement: 105 plus 10 scientists
Aircraft: One SZ-15 'Dragon' transport/ASW helicopter.
Electronics: AN/SPY-4 MFR and AN/SPN-23 navigational radars; AN/SQR-6 (B) passive towed array and AN/SQS-57 dual-mode mounted digital sonar array; A/P Mounted Sonar: AN/SQS-57 active/passive, preformed beam, digital sonar providing panoramic echo ranging and panoramic (DIMUS) passive surveillance.
Countermeasures: Decoy: AN/SLQ-25 Nixie.
Price: $290 million
Running Cost: $10 million per year

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: 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.

[b]Peligro-class amphibious assault ship
Length: 246 m; Beam: 44 m; Draught: 7.7 m
Displacement: 47,930 tonnes full
Armament: 1 x 203 mm naval railgun in single turret in 'A' position; 2 x 'Hornet' SAM launchers; 4 x 'Rattlesnake' CIWS suite
Protection: 166 mm-216 mm advanced armour composite (amporphous steel, aluminum, titanium, kevlar); double-bottomed, reinforced keel with void spaces; hardened crossbeams installed across bulkheads. Runway constructed of amorphous steel/titanium composite. Command and control facilities located in the hull for greater protection.
Complement: 925 ship; 500 Naval Infantry
Propulsion: 2 x W&G gas turbine engines. 100,000 shp; two shafts. 29.6 knots maximum.
Electronics: Advanced Force Integration Command System capable of coordinating up to 2,500 troops or 60 warships; passive/active LADAR; active LIDAR; passive/active sonar;
Countermeasures: 2 x towed sensor array; 'Nixie' anti-torpedo decoy.
Aircraft: Capable of launching either 22 medium-sized (Merlin-similar) transport or assault helicopters with six VTOL fighters in amphibious ship configuration; capable of launching 12 STOL aircraft with six medium-sized helicopters in light carrier configuration.
Price: $2.4 billion
Running Cost: $80 million
Sarzonia
14-03-2005, 04:41
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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‘Razor’ M-121 Naval Bombardment Gun
[OOC: Design provided by The PeoplesFreedom]

The Razor is a new naval weapon from TPF’s research division. Noticing a hole between battleship ordnance and cruise missiles, we set out to fill that hole, resulting in the Razor naval gun. It is a five inch (127 mm) weapon that uses GPS to acquire its targets, and it can fire up to sixty miles inland with accuracy to within one inch of the target. The shells travel at speeds approaching Mach 3 and the supershell can travel at Mach 6.

Razor M121 NBG: $5 million
Standard Shell: $60,000 USD (For infantry, shrapnel= a squad down.)
HE Shell: $70,000 (for enemy buildings or emplacements)
AP Shell: $75,000 (for tanks one shell- one dead tank)
Penetrator Shell: $100,000 (for enemy bunkers or heavily armoured positions)
Super Shell: $120,000 (really powerful HE shell.)
Tactical nuclear shell: $600,000 ( four kiloton blast)

All Nations wishing to purchase a Tacnuke shell will have to undergo a background check, all nations limited to sixty shells per NS year.)

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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

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

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: $425,000 per unit.

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Yellow Jacket mini-SAM
Function: portable surface to air missile launcher, primarily used on special operations boats.
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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Hornet short-medium range SAM
Function: Surface to air missile launcher.
Length: 4.6 m;
Weight: 110 pounds;
Diameter: 580 mm
Speed: Mach 6.4
Range: 15 to 125 km
Ceiling: 11,500 feet.
Sensors: Passive infrared sensors; Active laser radar system.
Cost: $1.25 million per unit

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GWS.60 Hurricane multi-purpose surface attack missile

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
[b]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

'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
[b]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.]

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'Bayonet' ultra large torpedo
SPECIFICATIONS
Size: 650 mm
Length: 11.2 metres
Weight: 4,200 kg
Range: 55 km
Speed: 52.5 knots
Explosive Charge: 500 kg
Homing: Active/Passive and wake homing. Can also be converted to wire-guided.
Warhead: High explosive (export) or nuclear (Sarzonian only)
Power: kerosene-hydrogen peroxide turbine
Price: $4.5 million
NOTE: Does not come with warhead. Production rights are not available, except to countries with most trusted nation status.

GWS.72 Heron surface attack missile

Designed from Lyme and Martens’s experience with the GWS.52 Pelican anti-ship missile and the ALQ.220 Flamingo deceptive decoy, the GWS.72 Heron has the capacity of driving your opposition to distraction by its ability to conduct high speed diverted attacks at very low level. The Heron does so either with pre-programmed waypoints or using its very accurate hybrid navigation system (ring laser inertial navigation (INS) and global positioning systems (GPS)) and its low cassegrain radar seeker as a passive receiver to avoid enemy air defences as it proceeds towards its target. Once within striking distance, the Heron takes a radar snapshot of its target. Unlike planar array radars, cassegrain antennae, by their ability to amplify the collimation of radar returns, are more difficult to deflect or decoy using electronic countermeasures, and since the system is active only for the brief period required for target verification, it is extremely difficult to dissuade the Heron. Once the snapshot is taken, its radar seeker once more becomes a passive receiver and the missile accelerates to terminal velocity, impacting with a circular error probability (CEP) of less than two metres.

The GWS.72-b is slightly different in that it has been fitted with extending swept wings, similar to those used on the ALQ.220 Flamingo, that decrease the cruise velocity of the missile to just over supersonic speed, but which serve to extend the range by over 80 km.

Both the GWS.72-a and GWS.72-b variants possess an exceptionally capable automatic target recognition (ATR) system based on that used on the Rook DRA.1 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and the GWS.52 Pelican anti-ship missile, further reducing the missile’s resistance to countermeasures, as well as a secure datalink (WSW.125b Ran) – which may be exchanged for the datalink system used by your nation – permitting a man to remain constantly within the command loop.

Characteristics
Functions: 72-a: two-stage supersonic cruise anti-ship missile; 72-b: two-stage supersonic cruise surface attack missile
Launch Environment: 72A: air; 72L: land-based; 72M: shipborne; 72U: submarine
Launch Angle: vertical to fifteen degrees from the horizontal, with 360 degree initial acquisition capability, 90 degree focal plane
Dimensions: length (surface launched version): 4.77m; (missile): 4m; diameter: 0.34m (in launch capsule), 0.92m (fins deployed)
Mass: surface launched version: (launch mass) 693kg, (in launch canister) 1,000kg (1t), (missile mass) 550kg; warhead: 227kg BROACH APHE
Range: 72-a: 160 km (maximum); 72-b: 250 km+
Guidance: INS, GPS, millimetric wave cassegrain active/passive radar seeker with 90-degree off boresight targetting, capable of being updated in-flight by datalink
Propulsion: low-bypass ratio turbofan with solid rocket booster
Manoeuvrability: tail-surface controlled, thrust vector control; >12 g
Ceiling: 20 km; attack altitude 10-5 m and lower (depending on sea states)
Speed: 1.08 Mach (supercruise), 1.5 Mach (terminal)
Cost: $625,000
Sarzonia
14-03-2005, 04:42
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:

Vigilant-class command superdreadnaught
Not based on a RL ship. This ship is intended to be the Sarzonian answer to the Doujin.

Calypso-class dreadnaught
This is not based on a RL ship.

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.
Sarzonia
14-03-2005, 04:43
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.
Sarzonia
14-03-2005, 04:44
Naval packages

Task Force (23 ships)
1 Victory-class Trimaran fleet carrier (CVN)
1 Trinity-class nuclear powered battleship (BBGN)
2 Shield Bearer-class light cruisers (CL)
5 Samuel B. Roberts-class AA destroyers (DD)
2 Wixted-class scout frigates (FF)
8 McDonough-class ASW frigates (FF)
4 Navarre-class nuclear powered attack submarines (SSN)
Cost: $30 billion

Quick Strike (16 ships)
1 Swiftsure-class light carrier (CVL)
1 Agrippa-class heavy cruiser (CB)
2 Samuel B. Roberts-class AA destroyers (DD)
2 McDonough-class ASW frigates (FF)
3 Hastings-class strike frigates (FFG)
5 Pickering-class corvettes (FL)
2 Navarre-class attack nuclear powered submarines (SSN)
Cost: $15 billion

Surface Strike (13 ships)
1 Adamant-class heavy battleship (BBGN)
1 Agrippa-class heavy cruiser (CAG)
4 Samuel B. Roberts-class destroyers (DD)
1 Wixted-class frigate (FF)
2 McDonough-class ASW frigates (FF)
2 Hastings-class strike frigates (FFG)
2 Relentless-class cruise missile submarines (SSGN)
Cost: $15 billion

Light Invasion Force (14 ships)
1 Swiftsure-class light/quick strike carrier (CVLN)
1 Agrippa-class heavy cruiser (CAG)
2 Samuel B. Roberts-class destroyers (DD)
5 Piranha-class fast missile boats (MB)
1 Quay-class amphibious assault and replenishment vessels (LHR)
2 Ossippee-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 Adamant-class heavy battleship
2 Swiftsure-class light/quick strike carrier
5 Shield Bearer-class cruisers
5 Samuel B. Roberts-class AA destroyers
5 Wixted-class scout frigates
5 McDonough-class ASW frigates
4 Minuteman-class SSKs
Price: $45 billion
Running Cost: $3.5 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

Littoral Warfare Squadron
1 Perseus-class river monitor
3 Maidstone-class river gunboats
6 Stills-class assault support patrol boats
2 Bulldog-class land attack submarines
2 Insurgent-class attack submarine variants
Cost: $4 billion

Coastal Patrol Squadron (9 ships)
1 McDonough-class frigate (FF)
4 Pickering-class corvettes (FL)
4 Minuteman-class littoral defense submarines (SSKs)
Cost: $3.75 billion

Submarine Attack Pak (5 ships)
1 Relentless-class SSGN
4 Navarre-class SSN
Cost: $10.5 billion

Submarine Kill Squadron (12 ships)
1 Relentless-class SSBN
1 Relentless-class SSGN
8 Navarre-class SSN
2 Minuteman-class SSK
Cost: $20 billion

Navy Starter Pak (40 ships)
1 Victory-class fleet carrier (CVN)
1 Swiftsure-class light carrier (CVL)
1 Trinity-class nuclear powered battleship (BBGN)
2 Agrippa-class heavy cruisers (CA)
4 Shield-Bearer-class light cruisers (CL)
5 Samuel B. Roberts-class AA destroyers (DD)
10 Wixted-class frigates (FF)
10 Pickering-class corvettes (FL)
5 Navarre-class nuclear powered attack submarines (SSN)
Cost: $45 billion

Multi-Role Naval Fleet (99 ships)
2 Victory-class fleet carriers (CVN)
2 Swiftsure-class light carriers (CVL)
2 Trinity-class nuclear powered battleships (BBGN)
4 General Dent-class large cruisers (CB)
5 Agrippa-class heavy cruisers (CA)
10 Shield Bearer-class light cruisers (CL)
15 Samuel B. Roberts-class AA destroyers (DD)
20 McDonough-class ASW frigates (FF)
25 Pickering-class corvettes (FL)
10 Navarre-class nuclear powered attack submarines (SSN)
4 Relentless-class nuclear powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBN)
Cost: $85 billion

General Purpose Fleet (253 ships)
1 Independence-class pocket SD (BBGN)
1 Benatar-class heavy carrier (CVAN)
4 Victory-class fleet carriers (CVN)
2 Swiftsure-class light carriers (CVL)
5 Trinity-class nuclear powered battleships (BBGN)
5 General Dent-class large cruisers (BC)
10 Agrippa-class heavy missile cruisers (CAGN)
15 Shield Bearer-class missile cruisers (CG)
20 Samuel B. Roberts-class destroyers (DDN)
25 Wixted-class frigates (FF)
30 Pickering-class corvettes (FL)
50 Piranha-class fast missile boats
25 Ossippee-class special operations boats (50 RIBs/50 CRRCs included)
20 Navarre-class nuclear powered attack submarines (SSN)
10 Relentless-class nuclear powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBN)
20 Insurgent-class special operations submarines
10 Lake-class mine clearance vessels
Cost: $320 billion
Sarzonia
14-03-2005, 04:45
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 conceivably 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=400550) 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!
Sarzonia
14-03-2005, 04:46
Sarzonian Military Storefront Policies

All potential buyers at any of Sarzonia's national military storefronts are subject to a background check, where we evaluate a country's fiscal, diplomatic, and military responsibility. Any countries with totalitarian, extreme right wing, fascist, nazi, or any anti-gay or anti gay marriage regimes shall be denied the right to purchase from any of Sarzonia's companies.

Each company reserves the right to set limitations or refuse orders based solely on its own discretion. As a general rule, the Incorporated Sarzonian Government does not involve itself in the day-to-day affairs of any of the companies. In the event the government chooses to impose trade restrictions on a potential customer, each storefront shall abide by government regulations.

Any discounts that apply with any of the storefronts apply with all of them, regardless of purchasing relationship with any of the companies. While the companies have separate boards of directors and executive structures, they are all integrated and can function almost as effectively as any one company.

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

Major General Stephen C. Wilcox (ISAF-Ret.)
Managing Director
Avalon Aerospace Corporation

Major General David Wade (ISA-Ret.)
Managing Director Incorporated Ordnance Company

OOC: I perform "background checks," by going to ThirdGeek to see if you have enough money to submit an order and then looking at your recent posts to get a sense of what kind of country you are. If you're a n00b or if you RP as a totalitarian, fascist, or other regime listed above, I'll deny the order.

Each company is a separate, independent entity, but they are well-integrated. It's sort of hard to explain, but they can access customer information from each other at the click of a mouse. In other words, if you're a first time buyer at the Portland Iron Works, but you're a regular at the Incorporated Ordnance Company, the PIW will give you the same discount you would get at the IOC. If I forget to give you this discount (which is entirely possible, as I'm only human), please notify me either ICly or OOCly and I'll remedy that. I am human, so I do forget, but I do remember people who frequent my storefronts.

The government does not get involved in the companies' day-to-day operations unless they commit gross violations of Sarzonian or international corporate law. Usually, the extent of the government's involvement is to announce that a country has been added to the Black List. However, PIW in particular often beats the government to the punch by banning a country from purchases before the government imposes sanctions.

The upshot of all of this is that the PIW has enormous influence on Sarzonia. Enough so that if Barbie Tucker asked the government to do something, it would do it without the bureaucratic red tape other companies would have to deal with.

Discount Policy

2.5% Discount
*Frequent buyers (countries that make three or more purchases)
*High volume purchases (20 or more)

5% Discount
*Atlantian Oceania region nations, Organisation of Maritime Powers, Union of World Powers or Woodstock Pact Nations

7.5% Discount
*Most favored and most trusted nations (Isselmere-Nieland, Praetonia, Samtonia, Euroslavia, Pacitalia)

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

Black List nations

The Portland Iron Works reserves the right to refuse sales to customers for any reason whatsoever. However, we will as a courtesy explain the reasons for any refusal of service. If I have an ignore on you, I will tell you OOCly that your order's denied.

Also, to prevent this thread from being locked or this post from being deleted due to flamebait, I will not include a list of the countries I have a hard ignore on. Those countries either have one on me themselves or most likely already know I ignore them.

The following countries are on the black list for the Portland Iron Works. As a result, any orders from them will be automatically rejected.

Nation (reason in parentheses)
Automagfreek: (Considered hostile)
Credonia: (Currently embargoed by Sarzonia)
Generic Empire: (Considered hostile)
Seversky: (Considered hostile)
El Caudillo: (Oppressive regime)
Wirraway: (Considered hostile)
Pantera: (At war with Sarzonia)
Euroslavia: (Relations severed)
Pacitalia: (Relations severed)
Danmarc: (Unprofessional behaviour toward Omz222)
Moronyicka: (Considered hostile)
Borman Empire: (Considered hostile)
Doomingsland: (Considered hostile)
North East Somerset: (Dishonest business practices and perpetrating slander against Sarzonia)
Feline Catfish: (Considered hostile)
Samtonia
14-03-2005, 04:49
[OOC- Tag for the second incarnation. Shall I be reposting my order from your original thread or will you fill it over there? And one question. What happened to the Greenmanbry-class battle carrier? It's over there, but not over here.]
Sarzonia
14-03-2005, 05:21
[OOC: I just moved the Greenmanbry back in thanks to your order. :)

I confirmed your order on the original storefront. And the government has now officially approved you for Most Favored Nation. :)]
Samotopia
14-03-2005, 05:22
*Tag*
Soviets Unions
14-03-2005, 05:38
To: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.),Managing Director,Portland Iron Works
From: Defense Minister Georgy Konstantinovich Zhukov
http://jamesbond007.net/seconds/mini_Ourumov.jpg

The Soviet Government would like to buy up to 200 Normandy-class heavy combat transport ship the price is $260 billion.Please confirm this order,so that we could sent to funds to your company.
Cotland
14-03-2005, 13:09
tag for future purchase
Sarzonia
14-03-2005, 17:26
To: Georgy Konstantinovich Zhukov
Defence Minister, Soviets Unions
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

The Portland Iron Works is pleased to confirm your order for 200 Normandy-class heavy combat transport ships. Work will begin immediately and we expect to have your order fulfilled within six NS years [6 RL days], following the completion of sea trials.

Thank you for contacting the Portland Iron Works for your naval needs and we hope to hear from you again in the future!
Sarzonia
15-03-2005, 06:03
*removed Evermore-class GP destroyer from Minor Surface Combatants*
Sarzonia
15-03-2005, 17:54
*Removed Tiger-class railgun-armed gunboat*

*Re-added Evermore-class GP destroyer with updated armaments and armour scheme*
Sarzonia
16-03-2005, 16:11
bump
Sarzonia
17-03-2005, 18:32
*Monitor-class Trimaran heavy cruiser and Monandnock-class Trimaran light cruiser added*
Sarzonia
19-03-2005, 19:13
bump
Tinsuvilia
19-03-2005, 19:29
The Royal Navy of the Holy Land of Tinsuvilia would like to inquire upon the approximate maintaining cost (per NS year) of the General Naval Fleet (Name right? I mean the one with 200+ ships.) We may wish to make a purchase in the future.

Admiral Okinawa, Royal Navy of the Holy Land
Sarzonia
20-03-2005, 21:06
To: Admiral Okinawa
Royal Navy of the Holy Land of Tinsuvilia
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: General Purpose Fleet

Thank you for your inquiry into the Portland Iron Works. The approximate operating cost for one General Purpose Fleet over one NS year is $17.5 billion, including fuels, crew and officer accomodations, etc. We thank you for your interest in the Portland Iron Works and hope to hear from you soon!
Sarzonia
21-03-2005, 18:21
bump
Romandeos
21-03-2005, 18:24
OOC: Sarzonia, please expect me to contact you via telegram sometime later this week.
Sarzonia
21-03-2005, 20:29
*updated Black List*
Sarzonia
22-03-2005, 18:56
OOC: Sarzonia, please expect me to contact you via telegram sometime later this week.OOC: Gotcha.
Romandeos
22-03-2005, 19:06
To: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
From: Commander Mathew Tennison (RRN.)
Equipment Procurement Officer, Royal Navy Procurement Division

His Majesty's Royal Navy wishes to know if it would be possible to purchase a second General Purpose Fleet.

OOC: I'll be sending that telegram soon.
Sarzonia
22-03-2005, 20:35
[OOC: Okay, I'll look for the TG. Thanks.]

To: Commander Mathew Tennison (RRN.)
Equipment Procurement Officer, Royal Navy Procurement Division
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: General Purpose Fleet

The Portland Iron Works is pleased to hear from our friends in Romandeos and can affirm that it is indeed possible to purchase a second General Purpose Fleet. We have examined our records and have found that you have indicated a request to have aircraft provided with your fleet. We would be willing to do that at a price of $10 billion over and above the cost of the General Purpose Fleet.

Please bear in mind that our discount structure has changed and frequent purchasers are now entitled to a 2.5 percent discount from our storefront. As a result, the total for your order would come to $316 billion, including aircraft. We anticipate that work would be completed in approximately seven NS years [7 RL days] should you choose to go through with this order.

We thank you for contacting the Portland Iron Works for your naval needs and we hope to hear from you again in the future!
Romandeos
23-03-2005, 15:02
To: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
From: Commander Mathew Tennison (RRN.)
Equipment Procurement Officer, Royal Navy Procurement Division
Subject: General Purpose Fleet

Having examined our financial budgeting records, and having discussed the matter with Admiral of the Fleet Linda, I confirm that His Majesty’s Royal Navy does desire that aircraft be included. I also confirm that we were unaware of the change in discount policy, and we will do our best to be mindful of the new policy in the future.
Sarzonia
28-03-2005, 05:18
OOC: Since my Talzecki Civil War has pretty much died of attrition, in part because the chief cause of the war ended up being ignored, I decided I wanted to bring this class into being. The purpose behind the design is to serve as a replacement for the now-retired Truxtun-class battlecruisers previously offered by the Portland Iron Works.

The ship is relatively lightly armoured when compared to the ships that were used as inspiration for it, but its modern armour scheme and sturdy hull construction makes this a very survivable, cost-effective platform for coastal bombardments. The RL ships that inspired my designs for this class are the British Vanguard-class and the American Iowa-class battleships.]

Talzeckia-class battle cruiser
Dimensions: Length 336 m; Beam 39.7 m; Draught 11.2 m
Displacement: 57,340 tonnes full load
Armament: 3 x 3 381 mm ETC guns in A, B, and Y positions; 2 x 148 cell Mk 41 VLS; 6 x 533 mm TT, capable of launching the 'Silver' ASW and ASuW torpedo; 4 x 'Scorcher' and 4 x 'Scourge' SSM launchers port and starboard; 6 x 165 mm ETC guns in single turrets port and starboard; 10 x 35 mm Millennium Gun CIWS systems.
Protection: 203 mm - 304 mm advanced steel composite (steel, aluminum, kevlar, titanium) over crucial areas; 155-178 mm over other areas. Double-bottomed, reinforced keel with void spaces. Hardened crossbeams installed across bulkheads.
Propulsion: Two Pebblebed nuclear reactors; four shafts. Two gas turbine engines for emergency propulsion. 35 knots maximum. 14 knots maximum on gas.
Aircraft: Space for four medium/large ASW helicopters or two VTOL aircraft.
Complement: 1,715
Price: $2.75 billion
Operating Costs: $75 million/year
Sarzonia
28-03-2005, 16:38
bump
Sarzonia
28-03-2005, 18:03
*made some edits to the Talzeckia-class battlecruiser.*

Notably, changing the torpedo tubes from 21 mm to 533 mm. A 21 mm torpedo may be the smallest in history. I also changed the secondary gun armament to fire 6.1 inch guns as opposed to 4.5 inchers.
Sarzonia
29-03-2005, 05:25
bump
Sarzonia
31-03-2005, 06:28
Independence-class Trimaran Pocket Super-Dreadnaught (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=408829) added to Major Surface Combatants*
Sarzonia
31-03-2005, 15:57
bump
Marijuanita
31-03-2005, 16:55
To: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.), Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
From: J.V. Malgathor, Adm., Marijuanita Navy
Subject: Order Request

The Republic of Marijuanita, having successfully legislated the MNMM (Marijuanita Naval Modernization Measure) which allocates 17 billion USD in funding toward new procurements, hereby requests the following order.

2 x Johnston class AA Destroyers
1 x McDonough class ASW Frigate
1 x Hastings class Strike Frigate
8 x Seminole Multi-Role Frigates
10 x Piranha class Fast Missile Vessels
5 x Octopus Multi-Role Patrol Vessels
10 x Dolphin class Hydrofoil Fast Patrol vessels
25 x Lake Class MCDV Mine Clearance vessels
25 x Lake Class MCDV Coastal Patrol vessels

For a total price of 13.78 billion USD.

We also hereby inquire,

A) as to the requirements and details of purchasing or manufacturing ammunition, warheads and replacement parts.
B) as to the possibility of acquiring military refueling vessels, oilers, tankers.

Respectfully,

(signed)
Sarzonia
31-03-2005, 22:14
To: J.V. Malgathor
Admiral, Marijuanita Navy
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

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

2 x Johnston class AA Destroyers
1 x McDonough class ASW Frigate
1 x Hastings class Strike Frigate
8 x Seminole Multi-Role Frigates
10 x Piranha class Fast Missile Vessels
5 x Octopus Multi-Role Patrol Vessels
10 x Dolphin class Hydrofoil Fast Patrol vessels
25 x Lake Class MCDV Mine Clearance vessels
25 x Lake Class MCDV Coastal Patrol vessels

For the amount of $13.78 billion U.S. Work will begin immediately on your order and we expect to have it completed within six NS years [6 RL days], following the conclusion of sea trials. We hope the ships exceed your navy's expectations.

The prices of various missiles and weapons platforms are listed in our Weapons section of the storefront and we can provide you with the missiles or torpedoes themselves at the prices listed. We also can provide you with conventional warheads; however, it is a violation of Sarzonian government policy to sell nuclear warheads to all but our most trusted allies.

As far as tankers and refueling vessels are concerned, we have replenishment ships available in the Auxiliary Vessels section. We are in the intermediate stages of rolling out a tanker and can commission one for you at your request. [OOC: I have some stats and stuff, but I just need to go live with it.]

We thank you for choosing the Portland Iron Works for your naval needs and we hope you look to us again when you need to augment your nation's naval forces!
Sarzonia
05-04-2005, 00:40
*Hornet short to medium-range SAM (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=410252) added to Weapons*.
Sarzonia
05-04-2005, 01:01
*Randolph-class Mark II (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=410237) monohulled heavy cruiser added to Major Surface Combatants.*
GHDF
05-04-2005, 01:26
The defense coaltion known as the Greater Harlack Defense Force would like to purchase 3 Greenmanbry class Battle Carriers at 195 billion dollars.

*OC* When you look for purchase power information, use the figures posted at the bottom of the Regional message board for the Greater Harlack region, not the GHDF numbers as a nation.
Javea
05-04-2005, 02:39
The Javean Navy requests the following additions to its aquatic might:

3 Constellation-class dreadnaughts for a total of $36 billion

Up until now we've only maintained a minimal Navy, consisting of a handful of small carriers (along with their destroyer and corvette escorts). The Constellation appears to be precisely what we need to fill in the gaps, for the time being. Expect additional orders (although not so financially taxing) in the near future.

-Tom Johnson
Head Beancounter of Javean Naval Command
Sarzonia
07-04-2005, 01:22
[OOC: Both of your orders are confirmed; consider the start of construction to take place approximately one RL hour after each order has been placed. I'll write a IC response later. Sorry about the delay.]
Sarzonia
13-04-2005, 20:28
For Immediate Release

Tucker, PIW help SPIN a win

Portland, Somerset (ASP) -- The Portland Iron Works, along with two other shipyards won control of three naval shipyards being vacated by North East Somerset's naval shipyard company. PIW also won joint production rights to weapons systems in an auction conducted by North East Somerset's naval shipyard company.

"These are important acquisitions for us as we continue to grow our business," ISN Rear Admiral (Ret.) Barbara Tucker, managing director of PIW, said in a statement given shortly after the auction's winners were announced. "We continue to strive to be the best naval shipyard company in the world and this is one more step in that direction."

The deal means that PIW, the Royal Shipyards of Isselmere-Nieland Corporation, and the Imperial Praetonian Shipyards will each control one naval shipyard, while RSIN Corporation and PIW receive joint production rights for the Collins and Smith weaponry systems, which include ASW torpedoes, anti-shipping missiles, and SAM weaponry.

"We have had a longtime friendly competitiveness and cooperation with both companies, so this shouldn't be treated as anything new," Tucker said. "PIW has, along with our friends in RSIN and IPS, helped to SPIN a win." PIW executives have taken to referring to the three-way bid with their sister companies as the SPIN Bid, standing for Sarzonia, Praetonia, and Isselmere-Nieland.

Tucker also said that if the PIW received the Brookes yard, she would take steps to ensure that construction and repair/refit facilities for the shipyard would be compatible with IPS and RSIN ships as well as PIW's. In addition, PIW offered to pay $125 billion while the other shipyard companies paid $100 billion each.

"Those two companies are whom we've taken our cues from in many respects," Tucker said. "It's a move that we think makes sense for us, and for them."

Adding the weapons systems will go a long way toward improving compatibility between RSIN and PIW designs, Tucker said.

"Absolutely," Tucker said. "The more compatible our three companies are, the better off it will be for all of us. Those are two of the finest naval shipyard companies in the world and we're fortunate to have had them as inspirations for our own progress."
Sarzonia
15-04-2005, 00:19
bump
Dostanuot Loj
15-04-2005, 16:42
Greetings.
I would like to place an order for 30 Lake Class MCDV's. The total sum of which should come out to $2,250,000,000 USD.

I trust that you should have no objections to these vessles being modified to our technological and tactical specifications?
We wish to employ them in our Special Operations divisions, and thus will require a fair ammount of modificaition, which we will happily undertake ourselves.

Commanding Officer of Military Procurement,
Colonel K.Utu-Qysni
Sarzonia
16-04-2005, 00:58
To: Colonel K.Utu-Qysni
Commander of Military Procurement, Dostanuot Loj
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

The Portland Iron Works is pleased to confirm this order from our friends in Dostanuot Loj. The 30 Lake-class vessels will be completed and delivered to you within three NS years (3 RL days) following the completion of sea trials.

We are willing to accept your request to modify the ships for special operations purposes so long as you agree to keep the modifications exclusive to your own military and do not sell the modified vessels. We hope this stipulation is amenable to you and your military.

We thank you for contacting the Portland Iron Works for your naval needs and we hope to hear from you again in the future.
Dostanuot Loj
16-04-2005, 23:50
To: Colonel K.Utu-Qysni
Commander of Military Procurement, Dostanuot Loj
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

The Portland Iron Works is pleased to confirm this order from our friends in Dostanuot Loj. The 30 Lake-class vessels will be completed and delivered to you within three NS years (3 RL days) following the completion of sea trials.

We are willing to accept your request to modify the ships for special operations purposes so long as you agree to keep the modifications exclusive to your own military and do not sell the modified vessels. We hope this stipulation is amenable to you and your military.

We thank you for contacting the Portland Iron Works for your naval needs and we hope to hear from you again in the future.

Officla Response:
I can assure you that once the ships enter service with Special Operations, no one will even know they exist anymore. We take the security of our SO equipment very seriously, and when these vessles reach the end of their life with us, they will be stripped down and scuttled.
Again, thank you.

Commander of Military Procurement,
Colonel K.Utu-Qysni
Spruitland
17-04-2005, 05:26
To: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director
Portland Iron Works

From: Thomas Vanderbeek
Minister of Defense
Spruitland

Subject: (Small) Order


Greetings Miss (Mrs?) Tucker,

If possible, I would like to place an order for 1 (one) Dolphin-class hydrofoil patrol vessel, catalogue price $25 million, to be delivered ASAP.
I’m aware Portland Iron Works is not a retail store and therefore likely not accustomed to dealing with such small orders. So I would like to apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause. If we had the available funds, our order would certainly be more substantial, but as a rather young nation, I’m afraid we’ll already be using up a sizeable chunk of our defense budget on this one vessel. I assure you that – on a business level – I would certainly understand if you chose not to fulfill this order.
On a personal level, however, I most sincerely hope you choose to do business with us, since I am placing this order upon personal request of His Majesty, King Alfons I of Spruitland, who is quite keen on using it to cruise his Royal Lake. When His Highness gets bored with it - which shouldn’t take more than a few weeks, I’d wager - the vessel will become the flagship of the (as yet non-existant) Royal Spruitland Coast Guard. One has to start somewhere.

Again, my apologies for placing an order well below your standards. But, Barbara (may I call you Barbara?), I’d like to stress again how much this would mean to me. While His Majesty is not quite the Brutal Despote type and generally detests violence, his Royal Pouting Sessions are legendary and, in a way, even more horrifying. So on behalf of myself, the Royal Palace Household, and the citizens of Spruitland, I pray you can get us this boat. Like, yesterday.

Much obliged,

Thomas Vanderbeek
(call me Tom)
Sarzonia
18-04-2005, 03:07
To: Tom Vanderbeek
Minister of Defense, Spruitland
From: Rear Admiral 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 Dolphin-class hydrofoil patrol vessel at the price you have listed. We have no problem with the size of the order, and will endeavour to provide your order to you as quickly as our construction schedule allows. We anticipate one of the class becoming available within eight months following the completion of sea trials. We will then deliver the vessel to you with a skeleton crew to the home port of your choice.

We hope the ship meets or preferrably exceeds the expectations your naval forces have and we hope to hear from you again in the future!
Spruitland
18-04-2005, 04:23
To: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director
Portland Iron Works

From: Thomas Vanderbeek
Minister of Defense
Spruitland

Subject: Re: Confirmation of order

Many thanks for your swift – and positive – reply. His Majesty extends his gratitude as well, and eagerly awaits delivery. The vessel may be delivered to the port of New Frigobox – but we’ll work out delivery details with your logistics department when the time comes.

As to the payment: I have set aside the agreed amount to be transferred to PIW’s account, but our Minister of Import/Export would like me to propose an alternative payment solution.
Our main export product is Brussels Sprouts, and we’d be more than happy to provide you with $25 million worth of them (though admittedly, that would stretch our production limit somewhat). Another option would be to make the payment in Spruits ™, our nation’s National Dessert – a bio-engineered cross between Brussels Sprouts and the Cannabis Sativa (hemp) plant. But I’m not informed about your nation’s drug laws, so this might not be the best solution for you. Though I’m sure something could be arranged.
I can recommend both these options to you, our sprouts are quite delicious, but the choice is yours. If you’d prefer the money, I certainly won’t hold it against you, and I'm pretty sure it won't influence our decision whether or not to place more orders in the future.

Regards,
Tom Vanderbeek
Ollieland
18-04-2005, 19:03
To; Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN ret)
Managing Director
Portland Iron Works

From; Oliver Ganz
Minister For Defence Procurements
The Colony of Ollieland

Further to our communication regarding our naval expansion, and following our previous purchase of your excellent vessels, we would like to place the following order, for payment over three NS years;

2 x Light Invasion Forces $17,000,000,000
3 x Ryzner Heavy Transport Hovercrafts $1,275,000,000
1 x Normandy Heavy Combat Transport Vessel $1,300,000,000
4 x Insurgent Special Operations Submarines $4,000,000,000
1 x Julianus SSGN $2,600,000,000
7 x Randolph Monohulled Heavy Cruisers $15,050,000,000
1 x Praeton Heavy Missile Cruiser $1,800,000,000
5 x Piranha Fast Missile Boats $625,000,000
1 x Swiftsure Trmaran Light Carrier $3,500,000,000
20 x Dolphin Hydrofoil Patrol Vessels $23,000,000
22 x Johnston AA Destroyers $27,500,000,000
22 x McDonough ASW Frigates $18,810,000,000
3 x Constellation Dreadnoughts $36,000,000,000
4 x Nanticoke Heavy Carriers $18,000,000,000
4 x Forrest Fleet Carriers $8,400,000,000
40 x Skipjack SSNs $76,000,000,000
8 x Bolash SSKs $3,320,000,000
15 x Smith Replen Vessels $4,500,000,000
10 x Aylesbugh Submarine Replen Vessels $2,000,000,000

TOTAL - $241,703,000,000

First payment will be released by our treasury once the order is confirmed. Many thanks
Sarzonia
19-04-2005, 00:31
To: Thomas Vanderbeek
Minister of Defense, Spruitland
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Order payment

First of all, we would like to thank you for the gracious offer of goods and services in addition to or instead of cash for the Dolphin-class hydrofoil patrol vessel. I believe our government would be interested in establishing diplomatic ties with your country, and I can put you in touch with some of my contacts in the External Affairs office.

However, I must ask that payment for this particular order be in the form of cash. We are not a government entity and as such, we are not in a position to accept non-nautical supplies in lieu of actual cash payment. If our respective governments sign a trade agreement, they may be amenable to making such arrangments in a way to benefit both of us.

We apologise for not accepting this generous offer at the present time; however, we hope sincerely that we can begin an era of cooperation between our two countries.

-----------------------------------------------

To: Oliver Ganz
Minister for Defence Procurements, Ollieland
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

The Portland Iron Works is delighted to see our friends from Ollieland return. Since you have a previously-established relationship with both the Portland Iron Works and the Avalon Aerospace Corporation, we are pleased to give you a 2.5 percent discount for repeat purchasers, owing to our recent change in discount policy. As a result, the total for this order will come to $230.65 billion with a slight reduction in price to allow for easier accounting.

We expect the ships to be completed and delivered to you within six NS years (6 RL days), following the completion of sea trials. We hope the ships serve you well and that you return to the Portland Iron Works for your naval needs in the future!
Spruitland
19-04-2005, 01:39
To: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director
Portland Iron Works

From: Suzanne Peeters
Minister of Import/Export
Spruitland

Subject: Re: Fwd: Order payment

Hi Admiral!

Tom forwarded me your reply. Gosh, how exciting! I must admit, I was a bit peeved when he told me you preferred cash, since our farmers have been working overtime on bringing in the harvest for your payment and stuff, but heck, a trade agreement thingie and diplomatic ties with your nation and what not, that’s even better! I hear there’s like a few billion people living in Sarzonia! Wow, they could eat a lot of sprouts!
So anyway, yeah, hook me up with those government people you mentioned, and I’ll take it from there. We’ll be shipping sprouts your way in no time, you just wait and see!
On that note, I’ll have a box of sprouts sent to your office immediately, should arrive next week or so. Just a little way to say thank you! If you need some preparation tips, just let me know, I can hook you up with some killer recipees!

Ta ta for now!
Suze

P.S. message from Tom: “The check is in the mail.”
Ollieland
19-04-2005, 15:18
To; Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN ret)
Managing Director
Portland Iron Works

From; Oliver Ganz
Minister For Defence Procurements
The Colony of Ollieland

Thank you for confirmation. The first installment has been released by my colleagues at the Colonial Treasury.

ps; Please inform you colleagues at Avalon Aerospace to expect a similiarly sized order in the very near future.

pps; After testing all our new equipment ourselves, we will be holding massive military excercises off the east coast of Ollieland - the Colonial Navy, Colonial Coast Guard and Colonial Marines versus the Army, the Civil Guard and the Colonial Air Force, umpired by the Governors Guard. We would like to invite yourself and representatives of the Sarzonian government to join representatives of our other military suppliers and allies as observers. (Please see further thread announcements).
Skinny87
19-04-2005, 16:14
The Republic wishes to order the following vessels:

One (1) x Home Defense Fleet Price: $32 billion
Running Cost: $1.05 billion/year

Five (5) x Science/Medical Squadron
Cost: $8.5 billion - $42.5 Billion

Five (5) x Coastal Patrol Squadron
Cost: $3.6 billion - $18 Billion

Total of $94.5 Billion USD - Funds wired to your account
Concador
19-04-2005, 16:49
The republic of Condor would like to place an order of 4 dolphin class patrol ships, and 1 Insurgent class submarine. this totals 1.1billion.
Sarzonia
21-04-2005, 01:03
To: Republic of Skinny87
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

The Portland Iron Works is pleased to see our friends from Skinny87 return and we are delighted to confirm this order for one Home Defence Fleet, Five Science/Medical Squadrons, and Five Coastal Patrol Squadrons. With your status as a region mate in Haven, you will receive a $4.75 billion discount on your order, making the total sum $89.75 billion. We expect to have your ships delivered to you within six NS years (6 RL days), following the completion of sea trials.

We hope your ships serve you well and that you return to the Portland Iron Works and our sister companies in the near future for your military needs!

-------------------------

To: Republic of Concador
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

The Portland Iron Works is pleased to confirm this order for four Dolphin-class hydrofoil patrol boats and one Insurgent-class special operations submarine at the stated price of $1.1 billion. We expect to have your order completed and delivered to you within four NS years following sea trials.

We thank you for your custom and we hope to hear from you again in the future!
Concador
21-04-2005, 23:14
The Republic of Concador thanks Portland Ironworks. Money wired.
Sarzonia
27-04-2005, 19:04
*Black List post updated*
Sarzonia
28-04-2005, 15:16
bump
Sarzonia
03-05-2005, 23:59
bump
Sarzonia
04-05-2005, 15:16
bump
Sarzonia
05-05-2005, 15:44
*Feline Catfish added to Blacklisted nations*
Teh ninjas
05-05-2005, 15:54
+tag+
Collistat
05-05-2005, 23:19
To: Portland Iron Works
From: Doran Farris of Sparta
Greetings, the City-State of Lacedaemeon is interested in purchasing an aircraft carrier battle group but the carriers you currently have are far too expensive for our tastes. Therefore we wish to have a custom carrier built for our needs. We require the following:
Lightly armed, no need for surface to surface munitions, maybe some light SAMs, and a CWIS or two.
Ability to carry atleast twelve conventional fighters.
Command and Control ability to effectively monitor and control a fleet of roughly thirty vessels.
As for the cost of the carrier we are looking for a ship in less than one billion. One billion is the budget maximum.

The rest of the stats can be determined yourselves.

Thank you.
Sarzonia
06-05-2005, 04:11
To: Doran Farris
Sparta
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: New aircraft carrier design

The Portland Iron Works is pleased to hear of your interest in our products. We apologise for not having an aircraft carrier to meet your needs at the moment; however, we will be delighted to design an aircraft carrier to fit your specifications.

We will notify you when we have a design that we believe will best fit your specifications.
Sarzonia
06-05-2005, 19:37
bump
The Transylvania
06-05-2005, 19:55
Secret IC:

The Dominion of the Transylvania will order for the Transylvanian Navy:

Two Home Defense Fleets = $ 64,000,000,000

Total = $ 64,000,000,000

****Money wired****

~Crown Prince Calvin Saint Clair, the Sea Marshall of the Transylvanian Navy

OOC: Sea-class battlecruiser (Crew?)
Swiftsure-class carrier (Crew?)
Shield Bearer-class cruisers (Crew?)
Johnston-class AA destroyers (Crew?)
Bolash-class SSKs (Crew?)
The Transylvania
08-05-2005, 23:07
Bump
Sarzonia
08-05-2005, 23:27
To: Dominion of the Transylvania
From: Rear Admiral 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 Home Defence Fleets. Work will begin immediately and we expect to have your delivery to you within three NS years [3 RL days], following the completition of sea trials.

We thank you for ordering from the Portland Iron Works and we hope to hear from you again in the future!

OOC: The Swiftsure's crew is listed under Complement (it's 750 officers and sailors and 450 air crew), as is the Shield Bearer (its crew is 352).

I notice that I didn't have crew figures listed for the other three classes. They are as follows: Sea (715); Johnston (345); Bolash (40).
The Transylvania
08-05-2005, 23:41
To: Dominion of the Transylvania
From: Rear Admiral 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 Home Defence Fleets. Work will begin immediately and we expect to have your delivery to you within three NS years [3 RL days], following the completition of sea trials.

We thank you for ordering from the Portland Iron Works and we hope to hear from you again in the future!

To: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
From: Crown Prince Calvin Saint Clair, the Sea Marshall of the Transylvanian Navy

We thank the great people of Portland Iron Works for building the ships, that will use to protect of waters. If we need a bigger navy, we will come back to you.
MassPwnage
08-05-2005, 23:41
Sarz, I have a tip for you, I hope you take it to heart.

Tip: Make a table of contents please.
Sarzonia
09-05-2005, 15:39
Sarz, I have a tip for you, I hope you take it to heart.

Tip: Make a table of contents please.OOC: Actually, I am taking it to heart. I'm working on an inventory list now.

Thanks for the suggestion.
Sarzonia
09-05-2005, 16:10
*Holland-class trimaran ASW destroyer added*
*Wingate-class trimaran AA frigate added*
*Endymion-class trimaran large cruiser added
*Alliance-class supercruiser added*
*Vanguard-class trimaran heavy strike ship retired*
*Casterbridge-class trimaran supercruiser retired*
*PIW inventory list in development*
Sarzonia
09-05-2005, 16:36
Make a table of contents please.Check the first post. I just added it.
Sarzonia
09-05-2005, 17:30
To: Doran Farris of Sparta
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Initial design for light carrier

We have been working diligently on the conceptualising and initial specifications for a light carrier, which we have named the Crosby-class to serve as a working name for the new class. The specifications for the Crosby are as follows:

Crosby-class light carrier
Length: 196 m; Beam: 36.9 m; Draught: 11.2 m
Displacement: 18,970 tonnes full
Armament: 1 x Hornet SAM launcher; 2 x 35 mm Millennium Gun CIWS
Protection: 166 mm-216 mm advanced armour composite (amorphous steel, titanium, alumninum, ballistic ceramics); double-bottomed, reinforced keel with void spaces; hardened crossbeams installed across bulkheads.
Aircraft: Capable of launching/deploying 12-15 CTOL fighters; two medium ASW helicopters. Class comes with an optional 12 degree ski jump.
Electronics: AN/SLY-2 (V); MK-99 FCS missile fire control; MK-86 GFCS gun fire control; MK-116 mod 7 ACWSCS torpedo fire control; MK-200 mod 2 Fleet Defence System; MK-201 Fleet Defence Control; AN/SPY-3B MFR multi-function radar; AN/SPS-64(V)10 navigational radar; AN/SQS-56 (K) hull mounted sonar
Decoys: AN/SLQ-49; AN/SLQ-25 Nixie; MK-53 Nulka DLS; two towed sensor arrays
Propulsion: Six gas turbine engines; 150,000 shp; 2 shafts, 2 rudders
Speed: 29 knots
Complement: 1,050 including aircrew
Price: $975 million
Running Cost: $37.5 million per annum.

We have used some of the electronics systems from the Shield-Bearer-class light cruiser as they have served well in their function as command vessels for many combat situations. Much of the design of the ship has been focused on survivability. With 6½ inches to 8½ inches of an advanced armour composite, hardened crossbeams installed across bulkheads, a double-bottomed, reinforced keel with void spaces, the Crosby is capable of surviving many of the missiles currently in service today.

We await your feedback on this design though we would like to pint out that it is a first draft and subject to changes depending on need.

[OOC: Feel free to TG me any OOC questions or include them with any IC comments on this thread. Thanks!]
Sarzonia
09-05-2005, 19:04
*Minotaur-class trimaran battlecruiser added*
Sarzonia
10-05-2005, 02:34
*bump* of the busiest day in PIW's history since the reorganisation
Sarzonia
10-05-2005, 14:02
*bump*
Sarzonia
10-05-2005, 17:55
*bump*
Sarzonia
11-05-2005, 16:09
*bump*
Romandeos
11-05-2005, 16:29
From: Captain Kelly Screen (RRN)
Procurement Officer, Romandeosian Royal Navy
To: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Designing commission query

Hello once again, friends in Sarzonia. I am contacting you today on the orders of my CO, the Chief Procurement Officer of the RRN to ask you if there is any possibility that you’d be willing to help us design a new, specialized vessel for the RRN. If this is possible, then the details of the design we have in mind will be provided to you via a secure connection.
Sarzonia
11-05-2005, 17:40
To: Captain Kelly Screen
Procurement Officer, Romandeosian Royal Navy
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Re: Designing commission query

The Portland Iron Works would be very pleased to take on a custom design project for the Romandeosian Royal Navy. I personally look forward to reviewing the specifications and designing a ship to meet or exceed your expectations. We thank you for the vote of confidence you continue to show in us and our products.

OOC: I can try to get on MSN again tonight if you'd like. Otherwise, you can feel free to either post the Secret IC specs to this thread or TG them to me and I'll work on them.
Romandeos
11-05-2005, 17:46
OOC: I can try to get on MSN again tonight if you'd like. Otherwise, you can feel free to either post the Secret IC specs to this thread or TG them to me and I'll work on them.

OOC: I'll try to get on MSN tonight, but with the storms kicking up around here like they are, I might not be able to.
Collistat
12-05-2005, 21:05
To: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
From: Doran Farris of Sparta
After presenting your design before the Greek Council we are pleased to announce that I have been given the permission to order eight Crosby Class Light Carriers. At a price of 975 million the total comes to 7.8 Billion. Once our order is confirmed the appropiate funds will be wired to your account. Thank you
Sarzonia
12-05-2005, 22:09
To: Doran Farris of Sparta
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

The Portland Iron Works is pleased that you have approved of the design within the limitations that our engineers have sent you. Your order of eight Crosby-class light carriers is confirmed at the price of $975 million each for a total of $7.8 billion.

As a reminder we have found based on our computer evaluations and our test runs of the class that the class would be best suited to operate 12 STOVL or VTOL aircraft for the missions you choose to perform. Construction will begin immediately and we expect to have your order completed within six NS years (6 RL days). We hope these ships serve your navy well.

Thank you for contacting the Portland Iron Works for your naval needs and we hope to hear from you again!
Collistat
12-05-2005, 23:50
To:Portland Iron Works
From: Doran Farris of Sparta
Subject: Escort Purchase
"With our carriers being built by your company we deem it necesarry to provide all eight vessels adqequate protection against ariel and naval vessels. Therefore we wish to purchase forty-eight (48) Wixted Class Stealth Frigates at five hundred and twenty five million (525,000,000) the total comes to twenty five billion two hundred million (25,200,000,000). The appropiate funds will be wired to your account once this order has been verified."
Sarzonia
12-05-2005, 23:57
To: Doran Farris of Sparta
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

The Portland Iron Works is pleased to see our friends from Collistat return, especially so quickly, to purchase the escorts for the Crosby-class light carriers. Work will begin immediately on the Wixted-class frigates and we expect to have them delivered to you within the same six year period. We hope these ships serve you well and that you again contact the Portland Iron Works for your naval needs.

Thank you once again for your custom and may the nation of Collistat find great success on the high seas!
Pacitalia
13-05-2005, 03:48
To: R.Adm. Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.), Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
From: Eleftherios Venizelos Jr., Agustinate of Defence

Signora Tucker,

Once again, I return to PIW, impressed by the quality and advanced technology you put into your finished products, and ready to complete another purchase with you. This time, we have a rather large order we are putting through, an historic one for both our countries, and one totalling one half of one trillion dollars.

In addition to our purchase at the Royal Shipyards of Isselmere-Nieland for six guided missile patrol boats and a mobile coastal artillery unit to improve security on the three Pacitalian coasts - Pacific, Gulferan and Caribbean, we feel the time is now to invest in larger ships than just capital ones, so that we have a powerful defence against naval insurgence, and a threatening, fear-inspiring offence when needed in times of international conflict.

As such, I am happy to announce an order for four (4) Freedom-Class Trimaran Pocket Super-Dreadnaught (Export Version), at $125 billion US each. In addition, we would like to purchase two (2) Ryzner-class HTHCs (Heavy-Transport Hovercrafts) at $425 million US each.

The total, upon a quick spot of mathematics on my part, is $500,425,000,000 US, or PAC D250,212,500,000. The 7.5% discount we are humbled to be given access to brings the total down to $496,671,812,500 (D248,335,906,250). Whatever currency you wish us to pay in, we are happy to exchange the balance owed to such and pay. We hope this will help keep PIW busy for a while, and we look forward to seeing the superb results of such hard work we know we can always trust.

Sincerely,
Eleftherios Venizelos Jr.
Agustinate of Defence
La Repubblica di Pacitalia

(signed)
Sarzonia
13-05-2005, 22:13
To: Eleftherios Venizelos Jr.
Agustinate of Defence, Pacitalia
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation

The Portland Iron Works is delighted to receive your custom and we will gladly confirm your order for four Freedom-class superdreadnaughts and two Ryzner-class heavy transport hovercrafts. With your 7.5 percent discount, the total comes to $496,670,000,000 after an additional discount to provide for ease of accounting.

We note that under normal circumstances, the Freedom-class superdreadnaught must be approved by the Imperial Praetonian Shipyards, which designed the vessel along with the Portland Iron Works. However, owing to the strong relationship that already exists between Pacitalia and Praetonia, we do not anticipate there being any problems with our confirming the order to save the step of official approval.

We hope the ships you have chosen serve Pacitalia well and we thank you for looking to us for your naval needs. We hope to see you and the Republic of Pacitalia in the future!
Sarzonia
15-05-2005, 17:04
*bump*
Lesser Ribena
15-05-2005, 17:34
To: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
From: Admiral Geoffrey Simnett
Minister for Defence, Democratic States of Lesser Ribena
Subject: Enquiries

Dear Madam,
Lesser Ribena has reached a stage in her development where it requires a permenant, professional armed forces. Primarily a strong navy is required to act as a deterrant to any would be invading force. Having little previous naval experience I leave the make up of this new force in your capable hands. This would become the core of hopefully a large navy with which the country could become more independent and provide it's own defence.

I attach a budget report: Budget (http://www.thirdgeek.com/nseconomy/nseconomy.php?nation=lesser+ribena)

I humbly request of your esteemed company that you could provide technicians and experts with which to train our officers and men in the operation of our new purchases. I would of course pay extra for this and the service of providing a basic naval package.

I hope to hear from you soon.
Geoffrey Simnett
Minister for Defence,
Collistat
15-05-2005, 19:58
TO: Portland Iron Works
FROM: Atietus Monoroe
SUBJECT: Naval Purchases
The Dominion wishes to purchase seven (7) Quick Strike Naval Packages. At thirteen billion for every package the total cost is ninety one billion. The funds will be wired to your account once our order is confirmed"
Zeeeland
16-05-2005, 02:57
Zeeeland is a nation Comprised of regions linked by the sea (both geographically ,politically, commercially) Thus the defence of our coastline and trade routes is imperative to our nations security.

Our government wants to purchase 10 Antitam Battleships..
20 Steadfast ssbns subs,
the required amount will be sent on confirmation of the purchase
which is approx. 300,500,000,000
(um how do you budget??? Ive got a nation of 400 million. and a strong economy. is this sufficient??)
Sarzonia
16-05-2005, 03:53
To: Admiral Geoffrey Simnett
Minister for Defence, Lesser Ribena
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation

The Portland Iron Works is pleased to receive this request from our regional neighbours in the Atlantian Oceania region. We would like to suggest that you take a look at our Coastal Defence squadron, our Coastal Defence Fleet, or our Navy Starter Pak for possible deployment suggestions for a nascent country's naval forces.

I'm sure that the Incorporated Sarzonian Navy would be more than pleased to help you with training of your sailors and officers, both in the use of any ships you would purchase from us and in general naval matters. Please contact Vice President for Naval Operations Kathy Bunhall at our Military Command Centre in Saugerties.
Sarzonia
16-05-2005, 03:57
To: Atietus Monoroe
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

The Portland Iron Works is pleased to confirm this order from our friends in Collistat. Since this order would take us seven NS years (one RL week) to complete, we would be willing to accept an installment plan whereby you pay $13 million per year until the order is completed and delivered to you upon the conclusion of sea trials.

We thank you for your custom and we hope to hear from you again in the future.
Sarzonia
16-05-2005, 04:08
[OOC: I use ThirdGeek (http://www.thirdgeek.com/nseconomy/nseconomy.php?nation=zeeeland) to determine a nation's budget. Then, I divide the total by one third to determine whether or not a country can afford what they've ordered. According to that information, you have just over $542.8 billion, which would then be divided by three.

Since it's going to take me 8 NS years to complete this order, I'll divide your order by eight and have you pay in eight equal installments.]

To: Nation of Zeeeland
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

The Portland Iron Works is pleased to confirm this order from our friends in Zeeeland. Since this order will take approximately eight NS years (8 RL days), we will offer you the opportunity to pay in eight equal installments of $38.15 billion per year. We hope you accept this to allow for less of a financial impact on your defence coffers.

We thank you for contacting the Portland Iron Works for your naval needs and we hope to hear from you again in the future!
Sarzonia
16-05-2005, 14:29
*bump*
Lesser Ribena
16-05-2005, 17:06
To: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
From: Admiral Geoffrey Simnett
Minister For Defence, Democratic States of Lesser Ribena
Subject: Confirmation of order

I enclose an order for ships on behalf of my countries navy:

1 Home Defence Package =$32 billion
2 Curie Medical ships =$1.35 billion -5% Atlantian Oceania discount =(1.28 billion)

If this order could be paid for and delivered over 5 years then I would be much appreciative of the benefit on my countries finances.

OOC: My defence budget = $20 billion per year. So = $6.6 billion naval budget which when multiplied by 5 should cover the cost (allowing a little economic growth)
Zeeeland
17-05-2005, 01:21
Thank you Sarzonia. We will definatly be interested in more transactions in the Future....The payments will be made in accordance with the dates set..

kindest regards

Zeeeland supreme military command
Sarzonia
17-05-2005, 17:46
To: Admiral Geoffrey Simnett
Minister For Defence, Democratic States of Lesser Ribena
From: Rear Admiral 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 Home Defence Package for $32 billion and two Curie-class light medical vessels, and we do confirm the five percent Atlantian Oceania regional discount on the two Curie-class vessels. Work will begin immediately on your order as we implement our maximum shipyard utilisation programme. We expect to have your order complete within five NS years [5 RL days], following the conclusion of sea trials.

We hope the ships meet with your nation's approval and we hope you look to the Portland Iron Works again for your naval needs!
Skinny87
17-05-2005, 18:21
The Republic of Skinny87 wishes to purchase the following naval vessels:

Submarine Kill Squadron Cost: $18 billion

General Purpose Fleet Cost: $315 billion

Total Cost: $333 Billion USD. Money wired immediately.
Sarzonia
18-05-2005, 00:52
The Republic of Skinny87 wishes to purchase the following naval vessels:

Submarine Kill Squadron Cost: $18 billion

General Purpose Fleet Cost: $315 billion

Total Cost: $333 Billion USD. Money wired immediately.To: Republic of Skinny87
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

The Portland Iron Works is delighted to see our friends from Skinny87 return to purchase from us and we are honoured to confirm this very large order for one Submarine Kill Squadron and one General Purpose Fleet for $333 billion US. Work will begin immediately and we expect to have your order completed within seven NS years [7 RL days], following the conclusion of sea trials.

We hope the ships you order from us exceed the expectations you have for them and that we earn the confidence you have placed upon us with this order. We thank you for contacting us for your naval needs and we hope to hear from you again in the future!
Lesser Ribena
18-05-2005, 14:16
To: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
From: Admiral Geoffrey Simnett
Minister for Defence, Democratic States of Lesser Ribena
Subject: order

I would just like to know whether I can put in another order to follow on from my last one. My nation requires that we acquire a flagship to maintain it's naval pride. Obviously this is going to be a big ship and would mainly be required for ceremonial and propaganda issues and so should not need an escort (until I can release the funds for one, that is!). Therefore, when you have finished my last order in approximately 4 years time, I would ask that you begin construction on a Constellation Class Dreadnaught. I believe this would cost $12 billion. Minus my 5% discount leaves a balance of $11.4 billion to pay. This would be paid over whatever period it takes to build.
Sarzonia
18-05-2005, 15:13
To: Admiral Geoffrey Simnett
Minister for Defence, Democratic States of Lesser Ribena
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

The Portland Iron Works is delighted to see our friends and neighbours from Lesser Ribena return to place another order with us. We are happy to confirm your order for one Constellation-class dreadnaught to serve as your nation's flagship. Work will begin immediately and we anticipate completion of sea trials and delivery to come in six NS years [6 RL days].

Rest assured that we will work as quickly and as efficiently as possible while maintaining our reputation for top-notch workmanship. We hope this new warship serves your country well. We thank you for once again choosing the Portland Iron Works for your naval needs and we hope to hear from you again in the future!
Sarzonia
19-05-2005, 01:48
*bump*
Sarzonia
19-05-2005, 21:20
*Agamemnon-class arsenal ship added to Major Surface Combatants*
Sarzonia
19-05-2005, 21:31
*Patinkin-class fleet command vessel added to Major Surface Combatants
Lesser Ribena
20-05-2005, 12:28
To: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
From: Admiral Geoffrey Simnett
Minister for Defence, Kingdom of Lesser Ribena
Subject: yet another order

Due to an increased defence budget courtesy of our new king, Charles I, I am requested to place a further order with your fine company. Our naval spending has increased to $7 billion a year and so I am able to ask for the following to aid our marine and naval landing divisions:

4 Gabin class RO/RO cargo vessels: 1.2 billion
2 Normandy class assault ships: 2.6 billion
1 Quay class resupply vessels: .7 billion
4 Ryzner class heavy hovercraft: 1.7 billion
3 Seminole class corvettes: 1.125 billion

for a grand total of: 7.325 billion

less 5% discount= 6.95875 billion

so call it $6.96 billion, please finish our flagship first before starting on this new order and money has been wired to your account.
Sarzonia
20-05-2005, 16:16
To: Admiral Geoffrey Simnett
Minister for Defence, Kingdom of Lesser Ribena
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

The Portland Iron Works is very pleased to see our friends from Lesser Ribena return and place another order with us. We are pleased to confirm your order and would like to assure you that your flagship retains priority over this new construction. Once the ship is completed and finishes its sea trials, we shall endeavour to construct your new order as quickly and as efficiently as possible, while retaining the reputation for top-notch quality that our customers have come to expect.

We thank you for once again choosing the Portland Iron Works for your naval needs and we hope to hear from you again in the future!
Sarzonia
20-05-2005, 16:29
Portland Iron Works designs new amphibious assault vessel
Peligro-class can also serve as light carrier

The Portland Iron Works have announced the completion of a new custom project design for frequest customers Romandeos. The new Peligro-class amphibious assault vessel is designed to serve as a hub for coordinating up to 2,500 Naval Infantry Units or fleets of 60 vessels at any time. Constructed of an advanced armour composite and with command and control facilities stored in the hull, the Peligro is designed to maximize survivability for the soldiers it carries.

For navies on a budget, it is also capable of serving as a light aircraft carrier with an outlay of 12 VSTOL aircraft and six medium-sized transport or attack helicopters with its command and control facilities calibrated for fleet command purposes. In the amphibious assault configuration, the Peligro includes a large training facility which can be adjusted depending on the predominant terrain. Several well-lit situation rooms complete with satellite network connections to other ships in the fleet or to your military command centres allow for quick access to intelligence data. In the event of an attack on your country's space-borne assets, the network automatically searches for allied satellite feeds to ensure a minimum of lost capabilities.

Besides a complement of 925 sailors and officers, the Peligro carries 500 Naval Infantry and their equipment, including combat vehicles for amphibious landings. Its 203 mm (8 inch) railgun provides the ability to initiate coastal bombardments in support of amphibious landings, while the new Rattlesnake CIWS suite combines the 'Yellow Jacket' mini SAM and the 35 mm Millennium Gun standard CIWS into a suite that provides increased capabilities of shooting down airborne threats.

Length: 246 m; Beam: 44 m; Draught: 7.7 m
Displacement: 47,930 tonnes full
Armament: 1 x 203 mm naval railgun in single turret in 'A' position; 2 x 'Hornet' SAM launchers; 4 x 'Rattlesnake' CIWS suite
Protection: 166 mm-216 mm advanced armour composite (amporphous steel, aluminum, titanium, kevlar); double-bottomed, reinforced keel with void spaces; hardened crossbeams installed across bulkheads. Runway constructed of amorphous steel/titanium composite. Command and control facilities located in the hull for greater protection.
Complement: 925 ship; 500 Naval Infantry
Propulsion: 2 x W&G gas turbine engines. 100,000 shp; two shafts. 29.6 knots maximum.
Electronics: Advanced Force Integration Command System capable of coordinating up to 2,500 troops or 60 warships; passive/active LADAR; active LIDAR; passive/active sonar;
Countermeasures: 2 x towed sensor array; 'Nixie' anti-torpedo decoy.
Aircraft: Capable of launching either 22 medium-sized (Merlin-similar) transport or assault helicopters with six VTOL fighters in amphibious ship configuration; capable of launching 12 STOL aircraft with six medium-sized helicopters in light carrier configuration.
Price: $2.4 billion
Running Cost: $80 million
Sarzonia
22-05-2005, 19:31
*Vigilant-class superdreadnaught (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=420657) added to Major Surface Combatants*
Sarzonia
23-05-2005, 01:22
*bump*
Samotopia
23-05-2005, 03:26
Samotopia would like the Navy Starter Pak to begin the building of our Navy. We would also like the Submarine Kill squadrine. The total equals 55 billion. We thank you.

Samotopian Defense Minister
Mel Ausa
Sarzonia
23-05-2005, 03:35
To: Mel Ausa
Defense Minister, Samotopia
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works

The Portland Iron Works is pleased to confirm this order from our friends and Woodstock Pact allies in Samotopia. Work will begin immediately and we expect to have your order completed within six NS years [6 RL days], following sea trials. We hope these ships serve your new Navy well.

We thank you for contacting the Portland Iron Works for your naval needs and we hope to hear from you again in the future!
Sarzonia
23-05-2005, 16:25
*bump*
Space Union
23-05-2005, 20:37
Space Union's Navy (SUN) would like to aquire 6 General Purpose Fleets. That will total to: $1,890,000,000,000

Money Will Be Wired Upon Confirmation

Also what is the maximum number of General Purpose Fleets that you can buy in one order?

President Harsimran Mann
Technocratic Republic of Space Union
Mekugi
23-05-2005, 23:49
Arriving at the central office for the company a certified courier delivered two items to the front desk.
One was a sealed envelope (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=8937069#post8937069) a addressed to the director of Special projects, or the President of the company, the other was a business card with the couriers name and on the back a hotel address and room number, he made no explanation except to deliver the envelope and card together as the letter would explain it.
Sarzonia
24-05-2005, 02:56
To: Admiral Sinclair Amagi
Chief of Naval Operations, DPRM
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Letter receipt

After discussing the matter with our Board of Directors, we are most intrigued with your most generous offer. Considering the success that we have had with some of the other designs that have come from arrangements such as this one, we would be most willing to not only agree to the proposal you have made, but we would also like to offer you an opportunity to open a satellite yard of the Portland Iron Works.

Establishment of a satellite yard of the Portland Iron Works provides your citizens with employment opportunities, and an excellent benefits package that will be tailored to the needs of your countrymen and countrywomen. In addition, your nation would receive domestic production rights on any of our auxiliary or civilian vessels.

We hope you consider our offer. Please notify me if you have any questions or concerns.
Sarzonia
24-05-2005, 03:08
To: Harsimran Mann
President, Technocratic Republic of Space Union
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Order for six General Purpose Fleets

The Portland Iron Works has received your order request for six General Purpose Fleets. While we are flattered with the confidence you place in our company, six General Purpose Fleets is beyond the realistic production capability of our nation's shipyard workers and those in overseas locations, even with round the clock construction work.

In particular, since we are currently constructing a large order of four Vigilant-class superdreadnaughts, the time it would take for us to complete your order would tax our resources to their upper limits. In addition, we are concerned with the staffing requirements, provision expenses, and other assorted costs of purchasing and maintaining a Navy of well over 1,800 ships in addition to your present navy.

We thank you for contacting the Portland Iron Works and we hope you return to purchase more ships from us in the future.
Mekugi
24-05-2005, 03:21
To: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
From:The Admiralty DPRM
Subject: Re:Letter receipt

We graciously thank the Director and the Board at PIW for their prompt and generous response. Though we would like to wait for responses from the others which have been contacted, we would like to ease your concerns that this is not a bidding competition and all responses will be fairly considered. We hope to have a response to your proposal for you as soon as possible.

Sincerely,
Admiral Amagi
-CNO, DPRM

[OOC: I like that offer alot, but Id like to wait for the others to at least respond before I make a decision. Though I admit its very tempting.]
Sarzonia
24-05-2005, 03:32
[OOC: That's perfectly understandable. I give you a lot of credit for your creativity. :)]
Mekugi
24-05-2005, 03:37
[OOC: thanks, I feel bad when I design something but know I wont be able to realistically be able to field it for awhile (in this case quite awhile) so I decided to try and find... well... a loophole, and so far it seems to have worked. Im quite proud of the design and dont plan to disappoint the final buyer by any means.]
Sarzonia
24-05-2005, 03:40
[OOC: I know what you mean. I had someone who RP'd a country that was too small to build a light cruiser and I agreed to build it for him in exchange for selling it on my website. It turned out to be one of the best designs I have on here and the player showed ENORMOUS potential for developing into a shipbuilding great. Unfortunately, his nation went inactive.]
Mekugi
24-05-2005, 03:46
[OOC: Honestly Im not that big a naval person though Im surrounded by former US Navy Lt. Commanders and a former Rear Admiral (the Navy runs in my family more than alchoholism does ^_^) I do find it quite enjoyable (not as fun as small arms development which is where my true passion lies but thats another story) and I perticularly have enjoyed doing the line art for some vessels. (check the bottom link of my sig for examples even if they are a little old) but who knows if I'll design a sucessor to the Archon. I suppose that will depend on if i have tiome and can find a buyer]
Space Union
24-05-2005, 03:47
Actually we've disbanded our entire navy and are rebuilding it from scratch. So this is my first order. But I realise that other factors won't allow for this. So I will instead buy 2 General Purpose Fleet. Total Cost: $630 billion. Thank You.

President Harsimran Mann
Technocratic Republic of Space Union

OOC: I thought there was like 80 ships in each fleet. Oops!
Space Union
24-05-2005, 03:59
My nation is willing to give you 5 shipyards in our nation to increase your companies production capability. It will come for free of course. Please consider it.

President Harsimran Mann
Technocratic Republic of Space Union
Sarzonia
24-05-2005, 04:08
To: President Harsimran Mann
Technocratic Republic of Space Union
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order/Shipyards

The Portland Iron Works is pleased to confirm this order for two General Purpose Fleets. At $315 billion each, the total for your order comes to $630 billion. Work will begin immediately and we expect to have your order completed within nine NS years [9 RL days] if the shipyards are immediately available.

Use of the shipyards will allow your country to have domestic production rights for all escort and civilian ships in the PIW inventory. In addition, we have an excellent employee benefits package and we are pleased to provide your nation's people with employment opportunities that will be a boon to your country.

We thank you for your order and for the generous offer of shipyards and we hope you turn to the Portland Iron Works once again for your naval needs!
Space Union
24-05-2005, 12:36
To:Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
From: President Harsimran Mann
Technocratic Republic of Space Union
Subject: Shipyards

We are delighted at hearing that you accepted our offer. All five shipyards have already been built a while ago and they are in top-notch shape right now for immediate use. We thank Portland Iron Works for their generous offers. Thank You. Also we can arrange for 2 more being immediatly opened along with 3 being built in 3 years (3 RL days).

Sincerely,
President Harsimran Mann
Sarzonia
24-05-2005, 18:20
*bump*
Sarzonia
25-05-2005, 14:31
Soon to come:

*Tanker
*Ultra Large Container Ship
*Modular repair ship
Lesser Ribena
26-05-2005, 11:36
To:Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
From: Admiral Geoffrey Simnett
Minister for Defence, Kingdom of Lesser Ribena
Subject: Phase 2 of navy expansion

My government has recently consented to an increase in defence spending (up to 67 billion per annum) and has allowed me to resume our expansion program. A third of the above total has been earmarked for naval spending asd I emclose an order to this effect:

1x science + medical squadron = $8.5 billion
3x Holland class destroyer (inc 5% disc) = $6.555 billion
2x Johnston class AA destroyer (inc 5% disc) = $2.375 billion
3x Evermore class destoyer (inc 5% disc) = $4.7025 billion

For a total of: $22.1325 billion, including a little "bonus" to make accounting easier makes $22.2 billion. Money has been wired.
Lesser Ribena
26-05-2005, 14:37
To:Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
From: Admiral Geoffrey Simnett
Minister for Defence, Kingdom of Lesser Ribena
Subject: RE: Phase 2 of navy expansion


Please add the following to our earlier order:

1 Nanticoke-class heavy carrier (CVAN) (without aircraft)

Including our 5% discount this comes to an additional $4.275 billion. If possible could we pay this in the next financial year so that we do not get into debt? (I presume the existing order will take more than 1 year to complete anyway?)
Sarzonia
26-05-2005, 18:21
To: Admiral Geoffrey Simnett
Minister for Defence, Kingdom of Lesser Ribena
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: RE: Phase 2 of navy expansion

The Portland Iron Works is pleased to see our friends from Lesser Ribena return to place another order with us. We are happy to confirm your order for:

1x science + medical squadron = $8.5 billion
3x Holland class destroyer (inc 5% disc) = $6.555 billion
2x Johnston class AA destroyer (inc 5% disc) = $2.375 billion
3x Evermore class destoyer (inc 5% disc) = $4.7025 billion
1x Nanticoke-class heavy carrier - without aircraft (inc 5% disc) = $4.275 billion

Your order total including the "bonus" you have given us comes to $26.475 billion. Work will begin immediately and we expect to have your order complete within six NS years (6 RL days), following sea trials. Your request to spread out payments over the course of the time it will take to complete delivery has been accepted; thus, the amount due per annum is $4.4125 billion.

We thank you for once again choosing the Portland Iron Works for your naval needs and we hope to hear from you again in the future!
Sarzonia
27-05-2005, 04:10
*bump*
Hyst
27-05-2005, 08:12
The country of Hyst would like to commisssion the creation of a submersable carrier capable of carrying 150-200 Aircraft(further details provided in TG)
Sarzonia
27-05-2005, 20:43
[OOC: I'm considering the submersible carrier and drawing up some stats in my head. I'll get back to you on it.]
Hyst
29-05-2005, 01:15
Requesting the suppliement of 4 Constellation-Class Vessels at a cost of 48billion dollars (it is acceptable to break this up into two shipements for convinence,
24billion has been wired, other half will be wired upon delivery
Sarzonia
29-05-2005, 18:24
To: Hyst
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

The Portland Iron Works is pleased to confirm your order for four Constellation-class dreadnoughts at $48 billion. Work will begin immediately at our new shipyards and we expect to deliver your new ships to you within six NS years [6 RL days]. We accept your payment measure indicated and are willing to deliver your first ships to you within four years.

We thank you for contacting the Portland Iron Works for your naval needs and we hope to hear from you again in the future!
Sarzonia
29-05-2005, 18:26
*Minuteman-class SSK added*
Sarzonia
29-05-2005, 18:34
*Brandywine-class light command dreadnaught added*
Mekugi
29-05-2005, 18:43
OOC: check TG's when you have a moment, please.
Sarzonia
30-05-2005, 04:13
*Perseus-class river monitor added to minor surface combatants*
Hyst
30-05-2005, 10:14
Hyst Naval Aquisitions External Memo:
Recent enguagements have facilitate the need for a large NAVY. With the large popluation gains and the militaty influx it brings, Hyst requests the delivery of:

18 Wixted-Class frigates
20 Randolph-class Cruisers
14 McDonough-class ASW frigates

Half will be wired upon conformation, rest upon delivery

Rear Admiral Thrain, Hyst Domestic Fleet Commander
The Voltarum
30-05-2005, 18:14
To: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Fr: Admiral Ja'rod Kathon, Viceroy of the Voltarum National Navy

The VNN wishes to upgrade several aspects of its fleet, and where else to turn then our firend and ally. We wish to purhase the following ships:

(1) Vigilant-class Trimaran command battleship = $355 bil
(2) Greenmanbry-class Trimaran battle carrier = $130 bil
(1) Valiant-class Trimaran super carrier = $75 bil
(6) Capital-class Trimaran nuclear powered guided missile battleship = $57 bil
(20) Dolphin-class hydrofoil patrol vessel = $23 mil = $.023 bil
(5) Steadfast-class SSBN/SSGN = $15 billion

Total = $632.023 bil
We humbly will accept our 5% WP discount = $600.42 bil

We also wish to purchase GWS.52 Pelican anti-ship missiles, but are wondering at the volume of these missiles you can supply. If you can get back to me on this, we will amend our order.

We thank you in advance, and hope this will be the start of many such purchases.

With Respect,

Admiral Ja'rod Kathon
Viceroy of the Voltarum National Navy
The Newer England
30-05-2005, 18:58
The Newer England’s Congress shall be considering a purchase in the future.
Senator Green is making a proposal in the Defense Sub-Committee’s next meeting.
(ie. tag)
Sarzonia
30-05-2005, 22:05
To: Rear Admiral Thrain
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Order

The Portland Iron Works has received your request for an order. We would like to point out that according to ThirdGeek (http://nseconomy.thirdgeek.com/nseconomy.php?nation=hyst), the amount of $32.21 billion would exceed your supposed naval budget enormously. However, since we estimate that it would take us approximately six NS years to complete this order, we offer you an interest free payment plan whereby you pay $10.8 billion per year until the last year, when you would pay $10.42 billion.

We thank you for your interest in the Portland Iron Works and we hope to hear from you again in the future!
Sarzonia
30-05-2005, 22:11
To: Admiral Ja'rod Kathon
Viceroy, Voltarum National Navy
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

The Portland Iron Works is delighted to confirm this order from our loyal friends and allies in the Voltarum. Your order:

(1) Vigilant-class Trimaran command battleship = $355 bil
(2) Greenmanbry-class Trimaran battle carrier = $130 bil
(1) Valiant-class Trimaran super carrier = $75 bil
(6) Capital-class Trimaran nuclear powered guided missile battleship = $57 bil
(20) Dolphin-class hydrofoil patrol vessel = $23 mil = $.023 bil
(5) Steadfast-class SSBN/SSGN = $15 billion

Including your five percent discount as a Woodstock Pact member, the total for your order comes to $600.42 billion. We can supply you with up to 1,000 Pelican missiles per order. If you would like to add this or another number of missiles, please let me know and I will make sure we provide that to you.

We thank you for contacting the Portland Iron Works for your naval needs and we hope to hear from you again in the future!
No endorse
31-05-2005, 03:19
To: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
From: Gale Amner
Minister of the Millitary, No Endorse
Subject: Order for several ships

No Endorse, having undergone a recent fleet re-evaluation, would like to purchase:
4 Freedom-Class Trimaran Pocket Super-Dreadnaught: 500 billion USD

Some of our neighbors have become quite nosy in our affairs. We would be willing to offer additional funds to keep this purchase under the radar. If this is possible, please state how much additional fundage is requested. Thank you.
Hyst
31-05-2005, 09:09
To: Rear Admiral Thrain
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Order

The Portland Iron Works has received your request for an order. We would like to point out that according to ThirdGeek (http://nseconomy.thirdgeek.com/nseconomy.php?nation=hyst), the amount of $32.21 billion would exceed your supposed naval budget enormously. However, since we estimate that it would take us approximately six NS years to complete this order, we offer you an interest free payment plan whereby you pay $10.8 billion per year until the last year, when you would pay $10.42 billion.

We thank you for your interest in the Portland Iron Works and we hope to hear from you again in the future!

OOC: understood, but for future ref, I use sunsetrpg (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/nsxmlparser.php)

IC: Hyst understands your concerns, Please add the order onto the tail end of the prevous.
Sarzonia
31-05-2005, 15:48
OOC: understood, but for future ref, I use sunsetrpg (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/nsxmlparser.php)

IC: Hyst understands your concerns, Please add the order onto the tail end of the prevous.OOC: Thanks. You might want to mention that in future orders.

Do you accept the payment plan? It would allow you to devote more money to maintenance rather than spending so much of your defence budget on procuring ships.
Sarzonia
31-05-2005, 15:51
To: Gale Amner
Minister of the Millitary, No Endorse
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

After discussing your order with the Freedom-class codesigners from the Imperial Praetonian Shipyards, the Portland Iron Works have accepted your order for four Freedom-class pocket superdreadnaughts. Work will begin immediately and we expect to have your order completed within 12 NS years [12 RL days], following the conclusion of sea trials. We hope these ships serve your fleet well and we thank you for contacting the Portland Iron Works for your naval needs!
Hyst
31-05-2005, 16:13
OOC: Thanks. You might want to mention that in future orders.

Do you accept the payment plan? It would allow you to devote more money to maintenance rather than spending so much of your defence budget on procuring ships.

Yes the plan is very equitable
Sarzonia
31-05-2005, 19:45
*bump*
No endorse
31-05-2005, 20:51
To: Gale Amner
Minister of the Millitary, No Endorse
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

After discussing your order with the Freedom-class codesigners from the Imperial Praetonian Shipyards, the Portland Iron Works have accepted your order for four Freedom-class pocket superdreadnaughts. Work will begin immediately and we expect to have your order completed within 12 NS years [12 RL days], following the conclusion of sea trials. We hope these ships serve your fleet well and we thank you for contacting the Portland Iron Works for your naval needs!


Thank you very much, all funds have been wired.
Sarzonia
31-05-2005, 21:41
*Trinity-class battleship (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=422526) added to Major Surface Combatants*
Space Union
31-05-2005, 21:52
Could you design SUN (Space Union's Navy) a fleet of Auxiliary and Civilian ships for our High Sea Fleet Package. An additional 10 million will be given to you for each fleet purchase. Thank You.
Sarzonia
31-05-2005, 22:03
To: Space Union
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Auxiliary/Civilian ships

The Portland Iron Works would be pleased to contact you regarding the purchasing of auxiliary/civilian ships, either from our current inventory or custom-designed to fit your specifications. Please notify us of your specific needs and we will be happy to accomodate them to the best of our ability.
The Voltarum
01-06-2005, 01:51
To: Admiral Ja'rod Kathon
Viceroy, Voltarum National Navy
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

The Portland Iron Works is delighted to confirm this order from our loyal friends and allies in the Voltarum. Your order:

(1) Vigilant-class Trimaran command battleship = $355 bil
(2) Greenmanbry-class Trimaran battle carrier = $130 bil
(1) Valiant-class Trimaran super carrier = $75 bil
(6) Capital-class Trimaran nuclear powered guided missile battleship = $57 bil
(20) Dolphin-class hydrofoil patrol vessel = $23 mil = $.023 bil
(5) Steadfast-class SSBN/SSGN = $15 billion

Including your five percent discount as a Woodstock Pact member, the total for your order comes to $600.42 billion. We can supply you with up to 1,000 Pelican missiles per order. If you would like to add this or another number of missiles, please let me know and I will make sure we provide that to you.

We thank you for contacting the Portland Iron Works for your naval needs and we hope to hear from you again in the future!

Thank you for the response. We would like to add 1000 Pelican missiles to our order, raising the price by $1.225 bil.

With Respect,
Admiral Ja'rod Kathon
No endorse
01-06-2005, 02:33
OOC: understood, but for future ref, I use sunsetrpg

ooc:sry for the ooc, but FYI, this (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php) is a better link to Sunset's calc.
Zeeeland
01-06-2005, 02:39
Sarzonia can you please help me. i need a good naval package for my navy. can you make some suggestions. i have a relatively medium size population of 500 million. Im maritime based with plenty of coastline therefore i need a huge navy.

can you help me??? it would be appreciated

thanks

Grand Admiral Rustbucketinski

Head of State

The maritime republic of Zeeeland
Binthor
01-06-2005, 06:29
To: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
From: Admiral Aaron Waters (Binthorian Navy, Inactive)
Chief Executive Officer, Scimitar Shipping Lines Consolidated
Subject: Purchase/Request

Scimitar Shipping Lines Consolidated would like to purchase the following ships for its shipping lines throughout the world:

40 Hatchett Class, 10,000,000,000 USD total
40 McIntosh Class, 12,000,000,000 USD total
40 Gabin Class, 12,000,000,000 USD total

Total Price: 34,000,000,000 USD

We also have a private request that will be sent to you in a private message. Thank you.
Jagada
01-06-2005, 08:20
To: Portland Iron Works
From: Ministry of Naval Affairs--The Religious Commonwealth of Jagada

Greetings,

The Religious Commonwealth is currently looking into replacing our "generic" fleets, as the Grand Fleet requires more 'modern' standards. We have taken an interest in some of the ships you've shown here. We'd like to purchase the following:

{15} Holland-Class ASW Destroyer [$34,500,000,000]
{25} Johnson-Class AA Destroyer [$31,250,000,000]
{40} McDonough-Class ASW Frigate [$34,200,000,000]
{25} Pasteur-Class Hospital Ship [$25,625,000,000]

Total Amount: $125,575,000,000

We await your reply.
Sarzonia
01-06-2005, 16:11
To: Admiral Ja'rod Kathon
Viceroy, Voltarum National Navy
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

The Portland Iron Works is pleased to confirm your order for 1,000 Pelican anti-ship missiles. The missiles will be prepared and delivered to you within 18 NS months [11 p.m. EDT on Thursday]. We thank your friends and Woodstock Pact allies for doing business with the Portland Iron Works.

----

To: Admiral Aaron Waters (Binthorian Navy, Inactive)
Chief Executive Officer, Scimitar Shipping Lines Consolidated
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

The Portland Iron Works is pleased to confirm this initial order for the Hatchett-class and McIntosh-class cargo and container vessels, and we duly confirm the purchase of 40 of them, along with the 40 Gabin-class roll on, roll off cargo vessels in the amount of $34 billion. Work will begin immediately and we expect to have your order complete within five NS years [5 RL days], following the completion of sea trials. Regarding your private request, we will notify you via secure channels of our decision. [OOC: I'll TG you.]

We thank you for contacting the Portland Iron Works for your maritime needs and we hope to hear from you again in the future!

----

To: Ministry of Naval Affairs
Religious Commonwealth of Jagada
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

The Portland Iron Works is very pleased to confirm this order for:

{15} Holland-Class ASW Destroyer [$34,500,000,000]
{25} Johnson-Class AA Destroyer [$31,250,000,000]
{40} McDonough-Class ASW Frigate [$34,200,000,000]
{25} Pasteur-Class Hospital Ship [$25,625,000,000]

As indicated, the amount of your order comes to $125.575 billion. Work will begin immediately and we anticipate completing your order within six NS years [6 RL days], following the completion of sea trials. We hope these ships serve your navy well and we thank you for your custom!

----

OOC: Zeeeland, my recommendation to you would be to start out by establishing a navy based on coastal defence. I have a squadron and a fleet devoted to coastal defence, so you may want to purchase one or more of those. Coastal defence fleets don't have large aircraft carriers or battleships; they tend to be more escort ship-oriented although in the NS world, you'd probably want some large anti-ship capable vessels. Once you've established your coastal defence portions and you have more money and a larger budget, you can then start thinking about buying fleets to allow you to project naval and air power.

If you have any particular OOC questions, feel free to send me a TG.
Sarzonia
01-06-2005, 16:15
*added the Bayonet heavy torpedo*
*added a link to the Portland Iron Works Wiki article*
Sarzonia
01-06-2005, 21:12
*bump*
Zeeeland
01-06-2005, 21:37
thanks for the help Sarzonia. Can I purchase a coastal defense fleet package for how much.... is there a site i can check out or something. these military statistics confuse the heck outta me :)
Space Union
01-06-2005, 22:01
Heres the ships for my support fleet to complement the General Purpose Fleet:

Pasteur-class hospital ship
Curie-class light medical vessel
McIntosh-class very large cargo carrier
Quay-class amphibious assault and replenishment vessel
Gabin-class roll-on/roll-off cargo vessel
Smith-class fuel and munitions transport vessel
Flansburgh-class fleet replenishment vessel
Aylesburgh-class submarine tender
Normandy-class heavy combat transport ship



How many of each would I need to complement my fleet? Also are there unnessessary ones in here? Thank You.
Miniferg
01-06-2005, 22:03
To increase the sheer firepower of our fleets, the Miniferg navy will place an order for:

1 Vigilant Class Dreadnought
2 Calypso Class Dreadnoughts

Total is 705 Billion USD. Money to be wired upon confirmation.

Admiral Vincent Hamilton
Commander in Chief
Miniferg Navy
Space Union
01-06-2005, 23:02
bump
Concador
02-06-2005, 01:02
I would like to purchase your Light Invasion Fleet
Zeeeland
02-06-2005, 02:51
Okies after a bit of research id like to purchase a coastal defence fleet. how much would you say would be feasible coastal defence for my nation. 500 million strong. its maritime based so a few naval fleets will be critical.

Supreme Naval high command
Sarzonia
02-06-2005, 03:28
Heres the ships for my support fleet to complement the General Purpose Fleet:

Pasteur-class hospital ship
Curie-class light medical vessel
McIntosh-class very large cargo carrier
Quay-class amphibious assault and replenishment vessel
Gabin-class roll-on/roll-off cargo vessel
Smith-class fuel and munitions transport vessel
Flansburgh-class fleet replenishment vessel
Aylesburgh-class submarine tender
Normandy-class heavy combat transport ship



How many of each would I need to complement my fleet? Also are there unnessessary ones in here? Thank You.

OOC: Well, that would depend on what you see your needs as being. I'd say you need about 20 hospital ships, maybe five or 10 of the Curie-class. THe McIntosh-class is a pure tanker but a very large one. I'd say if you plan to conduct a lot of ampbibious operations, you would need at least 50 Normandy-class combat ships, 50 Gabin and Smith-class vessels combined. For the subs, I think one tender can handle up to two SSBNs moored alongside. I'd go with at least 10 or 20 of those per fleet. Same for the fleet replenishment vessels. I'd add about 10-15 Quays if you want to reduce some of the amphibious ships and supply vessels.
Sarzonia
02-06-2005, 03:47
To: Admiral Vincent Hamilton
Commander in Chief, Miniferg Navy
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

The Portland Iron Works has reviewed your request for one Vigilant-class superdreadnaught and two Calypso-class dreadnaughts. After our investigations of your background and our consulation with the Foreign Arms Sales Commission, we have agreed to confirm your order. The ships you have ordered should arrive in approximately 10 NS years [10 RL days] following the completion of sea trials.

We hope these ships serve your nation well and we thank you for contacting the Portland Iron Works for your naval needs!
Sarzonia
02-06-2005, 03:56
I would like to purchase your Light Invasion FleetTo: Nation of Concador
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

The Portland Iron Works is pleased to confirm you order for a Light Invasion Force, at $8.5 billion. We expect this order to be complete and delivered to you within three NS years (3 RL days) following the completion of sea trials. We hope these ships serve your navy well.

We thank you once again for your custom and hope you return to the Portland Iron Works for your naval needs!
Concador
02-06-2005, 04:02
money wired.
Sarzonia
02-06-2005, 04:05
To: Nation of Zeeeland
From: Rear Admiral 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 Home Defence Fleet, at $32 billion. We expect to have the order delivered to you within four NS years (4 RL days) following sea trials. We hope those ships serve your navy well and we hope you return to the Portland Iron Works for your naval needs!

[OOC: I think for a nation of 500 million-plus with a maritime economy, I'd focus on escorting ships, patrolling your waters with SSKs and surface ships that can react quickly to a threat. I'd spend less on carriers and battleships because those are intended to project power. You want ships to be able to deter enemies from trying to attack your shores.

I may be putting together a littoral warfare squadron soon, so you may want that for your rivers and whatnot.]
Sarzonia
02-06-2005, 05:22
*Tiger-class railgun-armed gunboat re-added to Minor Surface Combatants*
Sarzonia
02-06-2005, 15:35
*bump*
Binthor
02-06-2005, 15:42
To: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
From: Commander-in-Chief Amy Enfant
Commander of the Armed Forces, Binthorian Military;
Subject: Order

As the Binthorian Navy is growing smaller and smaller in proportion to its population and prospective personnel for the military, we would like to place a large order.

4x Task Forces- 104B USD
4x Quick Strikes- 52B USD
4x Surface Strikes- 60B USD
4x Light Invasion Forces- 34B USD
20x Home Defense Fleets- 640B USD
10x Science/Medical Squadrons- 85B USD
40x Coastal Patrol Squadrons- 144B USD
8x Submarine Kill Squadrons- 144B USD
2x Multi-Role Naval Fleets- 170B USD
1x General Purpose Fleet- 315B USD

The final number should come out to 1,748,000,000,000 (1.748T) USD. I'm sure we could work out a 2-3 year payment plan with a low-to-moderate interest rate. Thank you.

-Vale Odgers, President
-Commander-in-Chief Amy Enfant, Commander of the Armed Forces
-Supreme Admiral Stephen Bedford, Commander of the Navy
-Admiral Cody Sanford, Commandr of the Coast Guard
Miniferg
02-06-2005, 18:04
Money Wired.
Sarzonia
02-06-2005, 19:42
To: Commander-in-Chief Amy Enfant
Commander of the Armed Forces, Binthorian Military
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

The Portland Iron Works is pleased to confirm your very large order, as follows:

4x Task Forces- $104 billion
4x Quick Strikes- $52 billion
4x Surface Strikes- $60 billion
4x Light Invasion Forces- $34 billion
20x Home Defense Fleets- $640 billion
10x Science/Medical Squadrons- $85 billion
40x Coastal Patrol Squadrons- $144 billion
8x Submarine Kill Squadrons- $144 billion
2x Multi-Role Naval Fleets- $170 billion
1x General Purpose Fleet- $315 billion

Due to the large size of this order, we estimate that it will take approximately 10 NS years [10 RL days] to complete construction and sea trials for the ships. We can offer you an interest free payment plan that would allow for equal payment over the course of five years.

We hope these ships serve you well and we thank you for choosing the Portland Iron Works for your naval needs!
Binthor
02-06-2005, 20:45
To: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
From: Commander-in-Chief Amy Enfant
Commander of the Armed Forces, Binthorian Military;
Subject: Re:Confirmation of Order

A five year plan paying at $349.6 billion/year is acceptable and welcomed. Thank you. The money will be wired.
Sarzonia
03-06-2005, 03:42
*bump*
Sarzonia
03-06-2005, 18:10
*bump*
Ollieland
03-06-2005, 20:36
Greetings, friends! We here in Ollieland hva recentlky set up the Legion Etranger d'Ollieland, as you know, and wish to purchase the following vessels for use by it's 9th Marine Battalion.

1 x Quay Class Amphibious Vessel - $700,000,000
1 x Normandy Class Heavy Troop Transport - $1,300,000,000
4 x Ossippee Class Spec Ops Boats - $212,000,000
10 x Insurgent Class Spec Ops Subs - $10,000,000,000

Total $12,212,000,000

With our 5% Woodstock Pact membership discount this comes to $11,601,400,000. Money will be wired upon confirmation.

OOc - Most of your volunteers will probably crew these!
Sarzonia
03-06-2005, 21:51
To: Ollieland
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

The Portland Iron Works is pleased to confirm this order by our friends and allies in Ollieland. As indicated, the order is as follows:

1 x Quay Class Amphibious Vessel - $700,000,000
1 x Normandy Class Heavy Troop Transport - $1,300,000,000
4 x Ossippee Class Spec Ops Boats - $212,000,000
10 x Insurgent Class Spec Ops Subs - $10,000,000,000

The order total comes to $11.6 billion with your 5% Woodstock Pact and a further discount for greater ease in accounting. The ships will be delivered to you in seven NS years [7 RL days] following the conclusion of sea trials. We hope the ships serve the Legion Etranger d'Ollieland well and we hope you return to the Portland Iron Works for your naval needs!
Sarzonia
03-06-2005, 23:11
*bump*
Sarzonia
04-06-2005, 04:23
For Immediate Release

PIW wins contract for cargo ship construction

The Portland Iron Works announced today that they have won a contract to construct several hundred of their new ultra large cargo ship classes, the McIntosh-class and the Hatchett-class. A company in Ottoman Khaif is said to have awarded a contract that could potentially bring over $1 trillion Sarzonian to the company.

"We are estatic that the Portland Iron Works has been chosen to fulfill this contract," company manging director Barbara Tucker, a former rear admiral in the Incorporated Sarzonian Navy, said. "We believe this speaks volumes about our company's attention to logistics and toward civilian matters."

The company recently received other orders that have taken the company's earnings near the $10 trillion mark for this quarter. Tucker said this latest contract would be "a major boost to the company."

"We are always looking for ways to continue to evolve as a company and this is one more example of that," she said.
Sarzonia
04-06-2005, 04:39
Background
Ever since its inception, the Incorporated Sarzonian Navy has looked for lower cost alternatives to the use or construction of Doujin-class or equivalent warships for use in specialised locations where a Doujin would be impractical. Among the designs proposed was a new concept, taking a cruiser and equipping it with runways similar to the layout of a Doujin-class and using it as a command cruiser. The result of this planning is the new Timiocato-class trimaran command cruiser. The Timiocato is named in honour of the capital of one of Sarzonia's staunchest allies, Pacitalia.

Armament
While the armament of nine 12 inch (305 mm) guns is similar to the Alaska-class large cruisers that once plied the seas, the ship is an advanced modernisation of that design. Its secondary armament of eight 4.5 inch (114.3 mm) guns mounted in single turrets port and starboard allows the Timiocato to handle close-in threats. In addition, it carries 192 Mk 136 VLS cells which have been fitted to launch missiles as large as the 'Scourge' or 'Scorcher' missiles available at the Portland Iron Works.

The Timiocato also carries two torpedo tubes capable of launching the massive 'Bayonet' 650 mm torpedoes and 10 'Rattlesnake' CIWS suites.

Protection
One of the hallmarks of the Doujin and similarly-built warships is the protection scheme, and the Timiocato is built with protection in mind. Its advanced armour scheme includes titanium, vanadium, aluminum, amorphous steel, and ballistic ceramics. The armour ranges from 203 mm on the main deck to 268 mm covering engines and magazines. In addition, the Timiocato features a double bottomed, reinforced keel with void spaces where KERI foam has been applied to protect the ship against kinetic energy attacks. Hardened crossbeams have also been installed across bulkheads to provide additional protection against missile threats, making this a very difficult ship to bring down.

Propulsion
The Timiocato is powered by two Pebblebed nuclear reactors and includes two internalised waterjets. Extensive thermal insulation surrounding each reactor reduces noise emissions and infared signature. Two gas turbine engines provide auxiliary propulsion in the event of reactor failure. The Timiocato can travel at 35 knots maximum, though it usually doesn't travel at above 31 knots.

Aircraft
One of the main reasons for the construction of the Timiocato was to allow a cruiser-sized ship to carry aircraft. Toward that end, two flight decks have been installed along the outriggers to allow the ship to launch 18-24 STOL aircraft. Extensive command facilities have also been included to allow the Timiocato to serve as a squadron's flagship or as the fleet command vessel in the event specialised vessels are sunk.

Timiocato-class Trimaran command cruiser
Length: 246 m; Beam: 54 m; Draught: 12.6 m
Displacement: 58,240 tonnes full
Armament: 3 x 3 305 mm ETC guns in A, B and Y positions; 8 x 114.3 mm ETC guns in single turrets port and starboard; 4 x 48 cell Mk 136 VLS; 2 x 650 mm TT; 10 x 'Rattlesnake' CIWS
Protection: 203 mm-268 mm advanced armour composite (titanium, vanadium, aluminum, amorphous steel, ballistic ceramics); double-bottomed, reinforced keel with void spaces. KERI foam installed in void spaces. Hardened crossbeams installed across bulkheads provide additional protection.
Aircraft: Space is available for 18-24 STOL aircraft.
Propulsion: Two Pebblebed nuclear reactors; two internalised waterjets. Two gas turbine engines provide emergency propulsion when necessary. 35 knots.
Complement: 720 plus 60 aircrew.
Electronics: AN/SLY-2 (V) Advanced Integrated Electronics Warfare System; AN/SPY-4 MFR and AN/SPN-23 navigational radars; AN/SQR-6 (B ) passive towed array and AN/SQS-57 dual-mode mounted digital sonar array; A/P Mounted Sonar: AN/SQS-57 active/passive, preformed beam, digital sonar providing panoramic echo ranging and panoramic (DIMUS) passive surveillance.
Countermeasures: Decoy: AN/SLQ-25 Nixie.
Price: $8 billion
Lesser Ribena
04-06-2005, 08:52
To: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
From: Admiral Geoffrey Simnett (LRN)
Defence Minister Kingdom of Lesser Ribena
Subject: Confirmation of order

We once again have the need to return to your company to increase our naval capacity. The following order has been authorised directly by our great King Charles to act as the basis of an expeditionary fleet.

1 Resolute-class battleship
2 Swiftsure-class carriers
2 Shield Bearer -class light cruisers
2 Johnston-class AA destroyers
5 Evermore class destroyers
2 Wixted-class frigates
5 McDonough-class ASW frigates

I believe the total for this (inc 5% disc) is:19.98325 billion.
So call it a nice round $20 billion, money has been wired. I eagerly await delivery of these fine vessels to become a new addition to our navy.
Space Union
05-06-2005, 03:02
Sorry I haven't replyed in a little while but heres my support ships for one High Sea Fleet:

20 Pasteur-class hospital ships
10 Curie-Class Light Medical Ships
50 Normandy-class combat ships
25 Gabin-class roll-on/roll-off cargo vessels
25 Smith-class fuel and munitions transport vessels
20 Aylesburgh-class submarine tender
20 Flansburgh-class fleet replenishment vessel

Does that look good?
The Silver Sky
05-06-2005, 03:49
The Silver Sky would like to purchase:

8x Light Invasion Force (14 ships)
1 Swiftsure-class light/quick strike carrier (CVLN)
1 Praeton-class heavy cruiser (CAG)
2 Johnston-class destroyers (DD)
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

For $68,000,000,000 USD, The money will be wired upon confirmation of the order.

[Signed]
President Jason Garner
The Silver Sky

OOC: It's ok to use these on an off-site forums as long as I give you credit right?
The Silver Sky
05-06-2005, 22:04
*bump*
Sarzonia
05-06-2005, 22:29
To: Lesser Ribena
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

The Portland Iron Works is delighted to see our friends from Lesser Ribena return to place another order with us. We are happy to confirm your order for the following:

1 Resolute-class battleship
2 Swiftsure-class carriers
2 Shield Bearer-class light cruisers
2 Johnston-class AA destroyers
5 Evermore class destroyers
2 Wixted-class frigates
5 McDonough-class ASW frigates

We also confirm the $20 billion payment and appreciate the efforts toward ease in accounting. We expect to have your order completed in four NS years [4 RL days] following the completion of sea trials. We thank you for contacting the Portland Iron Works for your naval needs and hope to hear from you again in the future!

[OOC: Since it's been a couple of days, they'll be available to you in about two RL days.]

****************************************************

To: Space Union
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

The Portland Iron Works is pleased to see our friends return to place an order for support ships. The order cost for the ships you have requested is $ 120.25 billion. We expect to have the ships delivered to you within six NS years [6 RL days] following the completion of sea trials. We hope these ships serve your nation well and we thank you for choosing the Portland Iron Works for your naval needs!

[OOC: As above, you can take off a day for the lateness in my response, so you'll have the ships in five RL days.]

******************************************

To: The Silver Sky
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

The Portland Iron Works is pleased to confirm this order for eight Light Invasion Forces at the amount of $68 billion. Work will begin immediately and we expect to have your order completed within six NS years [6 RL days], following the completion of sea trials. We hope these ships serve your navy well and we thank you for contacting the Portland Iron Works for your naval needs!

[OOC: Using them on the off-site forums with credit to me is fine. Also, you'll have the ships in 5 RL days since I'm just now writing this response. I've been AFK for the most part this weekend.]
Sarzonia
06-06-2005, 03:03
*Danmarc added to Black List*
Space Union
06-06-2005, 03:23
We would like to also put another order for the Support Package that we constructed. That would make 2 Support Packages. Total Price: $240,500,000,000. We thank our friends in Portland Iron Works for selling us these fine vessals.
Sarzonia
06-06-2005, 04:08
To: Space Union
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

The Portland Iron Works is pleased to confirm this latest order from our friends in Space Union for two support packages. We would like to know if you would be willing to give us permission to add it to our fleet packages at a discount and then give credit to you for the idea.

Work will begin immediately on the ships and we expect to have them complete within 10 NS years [10 RL days] following the completion of sea trials. We hope these new ships serve your navy well and we thank you for once again choosing the Portland Iron Works for your maritime needs!
The Silver Sky
06-06-2005, 04:36
From: Jason Garner
President of The Armed Republic of The Silver Sky
To: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Order of Ships and request of Production Rights


The Silver Sky would like to place an order, but this time it will not be of soley combat ships, we are in need of Support Ships, and navy can not run without support ships, we would like to order:

10 Pasteur-class hospital ships = $12.5 Billion USD
15 Curie-Class Light Medical Ships = $10.125 Billion USD
25 Normandy-class combat ships = $32.5 Billion USD
12 Gabin-class roll-on/roll-off cargo vessels = $3.6 Billion USD
12 Smith-class fuel and munitions transport vessels = $3.6 Billion USD
10 Aylesburgh-class submarine tender = $2 Billion USD
10 Flansburgh-class fleet replenishment vessel = $2.55 Billion USD

Total $66.575 Billion USD

We are also interested in buying the production rights for the:
GWS.41.2 Loon anti-submarine missile (Both versions)
GWS.48 Starling light autonomous attack missile
GWS.50 Pigeon anti-radar and autonomous attack weapon
GWS.52 Pelican anti-ship missile
GWS.57 Erne surface-to-air missile
SarzTorp lightweight ASW torpedo
Yellow Jacket mini-SAM
Hornet short-medium range SAM
GWS.60 Hurricane multi-purpose surface attack missile
'Silver' anti-ship and ASW torpedo
'Scorcher' surface-to-surface missile
'Scourge' anti-ship missile
'Bayonet' ultra large torpedo

Please name your prices. It's an honor to do business with your company.

Our nation is also interested in an alliance with your nation, if you are interest please say so, it would benefit the both of us greatly.

Our thanks,
[Signed]
President Jason Garner
General of the Air Force Marcus Cromwell
Admiral of the Navy Michael Sutherland
General of the Army General Jack Lance
The Armed Republic of The Silver Sky.
Sarzonia
06-06-2005, 15:49
To: Jason Garner
President, Armed Republic of The Silver Sky
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Order/diplomatic relations

The Portland Iron Works is delighted to receive this additional custom from our friends at The Silver Sky. We are pleased to confirm your order for the auxiliary vessels you have indicated. Work will begin immediately and we expect to have your order delivered to you within eight NS years [8 RL days], following the completion of sea trials. We hope these ships serve your nation well and we thank you once again for contacting us for your maritime needs.

With respect to production rights for the weapons systems, we have a set purchase rate of the price of 750 units for the conferrence of domestic production rights for most of the weapons you have listed. However, I note that production rights for the 'Scourge,' and 'Scorcher' missiles and the 'Bayonet' ultra large torpedo are made available only to trusted allies at present, due to the potentially destructive nature of each weapon.

I have forwarded your request to establish diplomatic relations and possibly an alliance to Senior Vice President for External Affairs Mark Lorber. His office will be in contact with you shortly to open talks with your country toward those goals.

We hope those talks result in a positive step toward strong relations between our two countries. I look forward to hearing the results from Mr. Lorber.

[OOC: We can discuss anything related to possible diplomatic relations or alliances via TG or if you like, I can TG you my AIM or other instant messenger handle. As you might have guessed, Barbara Tucker has a LOT of pull within the government. Even though she's not got to make decisions for the government, she has their ear like no other company CEO does.]
Sarzonia
06-06-2005, 15:51
Commandant-class Trimaran guided missile cruiser (CAG)
Length: 202 m; Beam: 41 m; Draught: 9.2 m
Displacement: 21,270 tonnes full
Armament: 2 x 1 203 mm ETC guns in A & Y positions; 1 x ASROC launcher in B position; 2 x 8 box missile launchers fore and aft, capable of firing 'Hornet' SAM; 4 x 32 cell Mk 136 VLS; 2 x 650 mm TT for Bayonet ultra large torpedo; 12 x 'Rattlesnake' CIWS
Protection: 166 mm-203 mm advanced armour composite (titanium, vanadium, aluminum, amorphous steel); double-bottomed, reinforced keel with void spaces.
Aircraft: Capable of deploying three SZ-15 'Dragon' ASW helicopters
Propulsion: Two Poseidon nuclear reactors, two internalised waterjets. Two gas turbine engines provide emergency propulsion. 36 knots.
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
Complement: 357
Price: $2 billion
Space Union
06-06-2005, 16:00
To: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
From: Space Union
Subject: Support Fleet Package

We thank your nation for accepting our purchase. And we would be more than happy to allow you to put this fleet into your mighty High Sea Fleet Package. It is an honor to work with our good friends in Portland Iron Works. We hope to come back for our naval needs here again.
The Silver Sky
06-06-2005, 17:33
From: Jason Garner
President of The Armed Republic of The Silver Sky
To: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Order confirmation and request for a diplomatic meeting

We thank you for excepting our purchase The money is beening wired as we speak. We would also like to tell you that any production rights for weapons will only be used to replenish used weaponary or to replace broken/battle damaged systems. From the sound of your last message it sounded like we could purchase production rights except for the 3 weapons you list, am I correct?

We are delighted in your agreement to start diplomatic relations between our countries, we will contact you shortly.

Thank you,
[Signed]
President Jason Garner
The Armed Republic of The Silver Sky

OOC: I have MSNM and IRC, I'll send you the info through TG, I should be online almost all day.
Sarzonia
06-06-2005, 20:59
*swapped in the Independence-class refit*
Sarzonia
06-06-2005, 21:48
*created a separate Aircraft Carriers/Battle Carriers section*
Sarzonia
07-06-2005, 05:02
*bump*
Sarzonia
07-06-2005, 16:23
*Commandant-class guided missile heavy cruiser added*
*Leander-class Trimaran command and control battleship added*
UNIverseVERSE
07-06-2005, 16:59
OOC: I need a fleet for my armed forces, but, as I know nothing about it, would you be okay with sorting one out for me. If so, tell me so and I'll post up an IC request. Also, I'll need a few modifications to the designs. I don't RP using railguns, so those would need replacing with heavy conventional weapons, and the fleet would have to include some SDs. If you want to discuss this more, TG me for IM contacts. I use MSN and AIM
Sarzonia
07-06-2005, 17:33
OOC: I'll TG you with my AIM information since I use that most frequently. I'm more than willing to help you set up a navy, but I'll need to ask you some questions that will help me do the job more effectively.

As for the railguns, I use them primarily as shore bombardment pieces, but I'd be willing to discuss changing those. There would most likely be a cost adjustment for the modifications, but we can discuss that more fully over IM.
Space Union
07-06-2005, 20:34
To: Portland Iron Works
From: Supreme Admiral Sidhu,
Space Union Navy
Subject: Order

I've been given permission to by a further 2 General Purpose Fleets from our friends in Portland Iron Works. We would also like to complement those with 2 more Supply Fleet Packages that we constructed together before. The total will come out to: $870,500,000,000 for 2 General Purpose Fleets and 2 Supply Fleet Packages. Thank You.

Signed,
Supreme Admiral Sidu
Space Union Navy
Sarzonia
07-06-2005, 22:51
To: Supreme Admiral Sidhu
Space Union Navy
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

The Portland Iron Works is delighted to confirm this latest order from our friends at Space Union for two General Purpose Fleets and two Supply Fleet packages at $870.5 billion. Work will begin immediately, and with our latest employment fair bringing in strong candidates, we expect to have your order complete within eight NS years [8 RL days], following the completion of sea trials.

We thank you once again for choosing the Portland Iron Works for your naval needs and we hope to hear from you again in the future!
Sarzonia
08-06-2005, 03:56
*Wixted-class scout frigate updated*
*stats reorganised in Submarines*
The Silver Sky
08-06-2005, 04:47
OOC: Sarzonia, I've got a better CIWS gun for you ships, TG me and I'll send you the link.
Sarzonia
08-06-2005, 17:05
*Updated Black List countries*
imported_Illior
08-06-2005, 17:16
OOC: wow sarzo... expanded a bit since I left? I'm too tired to write out a full and actual request, so, I'll just list.

IC: One home defence package please, half payment now, and the other half +.05% TIP upon reception
Sarzonia
08-06-2005, 18:04
[OOC: Do you mean the Home Defence Fleet for $32 billion? And yes, I did expand quite a bit. Thanks!]

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

The Portland Iron Works is delighted to see our friends from Illior return to place another order with us. We are happy to confirm your purchase of:

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

Work will begin immediately and we expect to have your order completed within eight NS years [8 RL days] following sea trials. We hope these ships serve your navy well and we thank you for once again choosing the Portland Iron Works for your naval needs!
Lesser Ribena
08-06-2005, 18:16
To:Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
From: Admiral Geoffrey Simnett,
Minister for Defence, Kingdom of Lesser Ribena
Subject: further procurement

We, as a nation, have again decided to increase military spending and further expand our armed forces. We recognise the Navy as the senior service and much of the additional expenditure will be here (especially as we are an island nation). Though the other branches will not be neglected either. To this end I attach the following order (inclusive of discount):

1x Surface Strike (13 ships)
1 Sea-class battlecruiser (BC)
1 Praeton-class heavy cruiser (CAG)
4 Johnston-class destroyers (DD)
1 Wixted-class frigate (FF)
2 McDonough-class ASW frigates (FF)
2 Hastings-class strike frigates (FFG)
2 Julianus-class cruise missile submarines (SSGN)
Cost: $14.25 billion

1xCapital-class Trimaran guided missile battleship (BBGN)
Cost: $9.025 billion

The required funds ($23.275 billion) have been wired and should be in your account shortly. We once again thank you for providing such great services to our nation and will look to order from you again in the future.
Sarzonia
08-06-2005, 22:31
To: Admiral Geoffrey Simnett,
Minister for Defence, Kingdom of Lesser Ribena
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

The Portland Iron Works is pleased to see our friends and neighbours from Lesser Ribena return to place another order with us. Your order for one Surface Strike force and one Capital-class Trimaran battleship is gladly confirmed. We expect to have your order completed within five NS years (5 RL days) following sea trials due to a recent expansion of our workforce and and increase in available shipyard space.

We thank you for once again choosing the Portland Iron Works for your naval needs. We hope you return to us when your government seeks to expand your navy further!
Sarzonia
09-06-2005, 02:55
bump
Space Union
09-06-2005, 02:56
Sarzonia:

Could you check your TGs. Thanks. :)
Sarzonia
09-06-2005, 04:46
OOC: They're checked. And replied to. :)
Sarzonia
09-06-2005, 14:36
*bump*
Sarzonia
09-06-2005, 21:12
*Atlantic-class Trimaran large battleship and Saugerties-class monohulled fleet carrier added*
Sarzonia
10-06-2005, 04:39
*bump*
Sarzonia
10-06-2005, 17:40
*bump*
The Silver Sky
10-06-2005, 17:43
Hey Sarzonia, how come your never on MSNM?
Mekugi
10-06-2005, 17:47
OOC: hey sarz, just poping on for the few minutes I have to keep my nation alive, and wondered if you have any question on the Archon of what ive sent so far?
Sarzonia
10-06-2005, 19:32
OOC: The Silver Sky: I usually mention to people that I rarely get on MSN when I give them my MSN username. I'll try to get on it though later tonight.

Mekugi: The write-up looks good as far as detail goes, but if I were you, I'd recommend you decide between the 28 inch guns or the 25 inchers and use one of them. The problem you're going to run into with that design with two very similar gun calibres is the fact that similarity causes fire control issues. A captain is going to have to determine which of his weapons is effective from long ranges, and if he has two very close calibres, it's going to be a problem to figure out whether the 25 is hitting its target or it's falling short or the 28 incher is hitting its target or going too far.

The thing I'm most likely going to do is post the design when I can get that issue resolved with the long write-up in a separate post (whether it's on the PIW site or on a stand-alone thread) and then post the stats on the front pages of this thread.
Mekugi
10-06-2005, 19:58
OOC: actually they are both 25" guns the primary guns (4x) have a tapered bore useing the ballistic advantage of the gerlich prinicple inorder to obtain extremely high muzzle velocities. The shell itself is a 25" shell, but it uses small copper skirts to hod it in place in a 28" chamber. These have amazing penetrating power, but are rather short range and limited to the range of the horizon for any effective engagement. The other (10x) 25" guns are the primary general purpose/shore bombardment guns.
Sarzonia
11-06-2005, 03:29
*bump*
Sarzonia
12-06-2005, 00:45
*bump*
Sarzonia
12-06-2005, 17:01
*bump*
Lesser Ribena
12-06-2005, 17:45
To: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
From: Admiral Geoffrey Simnett,
Minister for Defence, Kingdom of Lesser Ribena
Subject: Order

My country's economy has recently recovered from a slight crash and my budget has increased to: $153,157,900,896.00 per annum. It is with this news that my King has instructed me to increase our defensive capabilities and place a further order with your company. This is enclosed below:

1x Freedom-Class Trimaran Pocket Super-Dreadnaught

This will replace our previous flagship, a smaller Constellation Class Vessel, in the command role of our fleets. I believe the total (inc disc) for the above is: $118.75 billion, if possible could we please arrange to pay this over the construction time of this ship so as to spread the financial cost of such a vessel. We thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Reachhalopia
12-06-2005, 22:06
My nation would like to purchease:

1 Calypso Class Trimaran Superdreadnought

1 Genreal Purpose Fleet

Total Payment: 490,000,000,000

NOTE: You do not need to include urainium with the ships, we mine our own.
Sarzonia
12-06-2005, 23:30
To: Reachhalopia
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Your order

First of all, the Portland Iron Works would like to extend its thanks to you for placing such a large order with us. Unfortunately, according to your budgetary projections (http://nseconomy.thirdgeek.com/nseconomy.php?nation=Reachhalopia), you would be unable to afford such a massive order. We would be willing to consider your request for a much smaller order that would cost considerably less to purchase, equip, and supply.

We thank you for contacting the Portland Iron Works and we hope to hear from you some time in the future.
Sarzonia
12-06-2005, 23:35
To: Admiral Geoffrey Simnett,
Minister for Defence, Kingdom of Lesser Ribena
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Freedom-class pocket super dreadnought

The Portland Iron Works thanks our friends from Lesser Ribena for their return to our storefront and we acknowledge your request to purchase one Freedom-class super dreadnought. We must point out that since the Freedom-class was co-designed by the Imperial Praetonian Shipyards, we would require their joint approval to sell you the design. Rest assured that we will be in contact with them as soon as we are able to and we will notify you as soon as is possible.

We thank you for contacting the Portland Iron Works for your naval needs and we hope to hear from you again in the future!
The Green Plague
12-06-2005, 23:50
The Green Plague is interested in the purchase of your GWS.41.2 Loon anti-submarine missiles. As we are a growing nation we would like to begin with a purchase of 10, including submarine launch canisters, and will expand our purchase with age and increased military budget. Your payment, totalling $3,850,000 will be wired upon confirmation of the purchase.

Also, as a growing nation in a strong region, it is very possible we could be looking for some long term contracts, with backing from our regional defense council. Please contact me in private to discuss how this can be arranged.
The Green Plague
13-06-2005, 00:15
bump
Sarzonia
13-06-2005, 00:29
To: The Green Plague
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Confirmation of order

The Portland Iron Works is pleased to see your interest in the Loon ASW missile and we are equally pleased to confirm your order for 10 missiles. We look forward to hearing of your defence department's assessment of the Loon ASW missile.

I will be in contact with you shortly to discuss possible long-term contracts [OOC: We can discuss it via TG or we can do it here as a secret IC message.]
Sarzonia
13-06-2005, 01:10
*Archon-class trimaran SD added*
The Green Plague
13-06-2005, 04:41
**Wires $3,850,000**

Dear Rear Admiral Tucker,

Thankyou for your efficient response. We look forward to delivery of the merchandise, as well as future relations with your firm.

The Green plague
Lesser Ribena
14-06-2005, 13:37
To: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
From: Admiral Geoffrey Simnett,
Minister for Defence, Kingdom of Lesser Ribena
Subject: Freedom class

We realise the need for such security checks and recognise your and Praetonia's rights to perform them. You are welcome to investigate in any manner necessary. Our population has been increasing rapidly and the defence budget has increased to $223,352,258,976.00. Therefore the delayed financial payments are not such a problem for us any more and we would be willing to pay in one lump sum at the start of production. We hope to hear from you soon and hope for continued good relations between our nations.

OOC: though NS says I have banned elections I RP as a constitutional monarchy so I am not a dictatorship!
Sarzonia
14-06-2005, 14:14
OOC: though NS says I have banned elections I RP as a constitutional monarchy so I am not a dictatorship!OOC: Not a problem. Game ratings mean little to nothing when it comes to how you choose to RP a country. I'll make sure to let Praetonia know that when I ask him (I'm pretty sure he'll say yes, but I'll need to ask him just to make sure.)
Sarzonia
14-06-2005, 16:16
*Mahan-class xebec added*
Lesser Ribena
15-06-2005, 18:19
To: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
From: Admiral Geoffrey Simnett,
Minister for Defence, Kingdom of Lesser Ribena
Subject: Freedom class vessel and further order

We humbly enquire as to the progress made on getting clearance for the above ship. We appreciate the need for such checks but just wanted a project update. Further to this Admiral-of-the-Fleet Anson has just informed me that our navy lacks any real submarine capability. In order to rectify this appaling situation I enclose the following order:

5 Submarine Kill Squadrons (60 ships)

Cost: $90 billion, this has been wired to your bank account. Please send this portion of the order as soon as possible as we need to give our fleets the required protection and offensive capability that they need in a modern world.
Sarzonia
15-06-2005, 18:32
To: Admiral Geoffrey Simnett,
Minister for Defence, Kingdom of Lesser Ribena
From: Rear Admiral Barbara Tucker (ISN-Ret.)
Managing Director, Portland Iron Works
Subject: Orders confirmation

First of all, let me take this time to apologise for the extended delay in our getting back in touch with you. Due to unforseen circumstances (ICly, protestors outside PIW headquarters, OOCly, I didn't get a chance to ask Prae until last night), we did not receive the news of the IPS's decision regarding your request until just now. We are happy to confirm your order for one Freedom-class pocket superdreadnought. Since we began construction at the first word of your order, we estimate that we will be able to deliver your ship to you within eight NS years (8 RL days).

We also are delighted to confirm your order for five Submarine Kill Squadrons for $90 billion. Work will begin immediately and we expect to have that order delivered to you within six NS years (6 RL days) following the completion of sea trials.

We thank you for once again choosing the Portland Iron Works for your naval needs and we hope to hear from you again in the future!
Teh ninjas
15-06-2005, 19:20
To: Portland Iron Works Sales Department
From: Jack Fergunson; Department of Defense, Arms Procurement Section
Subject: Naval Purchase

"Due to a very active and prosperous illegal smuggling business in the Ninjanian homeland, and as well as in our colonies a proposition was set forth into the People's Congress pretaining to the purchasing of vessels to accomodate our new Task Force. This new task forces' mission is to ensure that all illegal smuggling via our water ways, and highways are stopped. However due to a shortage of small capable naval vessels in service we have looked towards several well known and capable naval companies and have found Portland Iron Works to be the most suited to fit our order. The following purchases has been approved by the People's Congress, and the Emperor.

40 Dolphin-class hydrofoil patrol vessel@1.15M=46M
60 Octopus-class multi-role patrol vessel@150M=9B
100 Ossipee-class special operations boat@50M=5B
20 Bolash SSK@415M=8.3B
20 Tiger-class railgun-armed gunboat@2b=40B
10 Perseus-class river monitor@1.175B=11.75B
10 Holland-class ASW destroyer@2.3B=23B
20 Evermore-class GP destroyer (DD) -- Flight II@1.65B=33b

Total Cost-130,096,000,000

If possible we would like to pay this order in four installments of 32,524,000. If you have another payment plan please let us know. Thank you."