The Jade Star
19-02-2007, 06:07
((The OOC bit:
Name/Model: Silvana class, C1
http://img476.imageshack.us/img476/2519/silvanaft0.png
Length: 270 meters
Crew Compliment: 140
Propulsion:
x4 powerstone drives
Ship can attain approx. .78 LS under ideal conditions.
Top speed of 591mph atmospheric.
FTL capability:
x1 Planeshift drive
Main Armament:
(number of guns x number of guns per turret)
4x2 2 MegaThaum cannons (main turrets)
Secondary Armament:
14x1 5 KiloThaum cannons (sponson)
8x1 5kt cannons (turret)
2x2 2kt Anti-Fighter cannons (Omni-directional turrets)
1x4 2kt Anti-Fighter cannons (Omni-directional turrets)
Various small gunports for anti-fighter protection
Armor:
Main Hull:
4in Octirion plating over the main hull to provide energy dissipation
3in crystalized Octigen gas, absorbs/dissipates kinetic and energy-based attacks.
22in Trinium alloy, general protection
Frontal and side armour plates:
3in Octirion plating
1in crystalized Octigen
28in Trinium alloy
Communications/sensors:
Standard CB/CC array, general communications with other ships via radio if these dont work.
Electronics:
The Silvana is a formidable electronic warfare platform, mounting several advanced sensors and jamming devices.
Fighter Compliment:
15 Fighters in the main hangar.
Can house 10 fighters on the upper launch deck
5 fighters on the lower deck
Other:
The Silvana is one of the fastest capitol ships in the TSF. It mounts the same powerplant as the larger Jade Star class battleships, thus enabling it to mount singificantly heavier armour, while at the same time moving singificantly faster. However its fighter compliment is reduced and it does not have quite the same firepower as the larger ships.
In order to achieve higher atmospheric speeds and manuverability the ships armour is concentrated on the flanks and front in the form of externally mounted plates, which also reduces maintanance time and enables ease of upgrading should something better come along.
Again, the scale is off, the turrets are the same size relative to the ship as they are on the Jade Star class, but meh.
Please take purely OOC ship commentary here:
http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=518151))
The IC bit:
Esteemed Princes, Presidents, Potentates and variously titled Plenipotentiaries,
It is our great pleasure to extend to you an invitation to the TSFs commissioning ceremony for the newest addition to the Fleet, the TSF Silvana, first of its class and the most advanced ship in the Tolarian Fleet. The ceremony is set to take place in two weeks time at the Tolarian Academy Naval Yard orbitting Tolaria, third planet of the Jade Star system. Coordinates have been enclosed.
The Academy Naval Yard will be proud to provide your representatives with excellent seating arrangements giving you a prime view of the proceedings as the Silvana launches, as well as superior examples of the finest Tolarian cuisine.
We thank you for your consideration and look forward to your acceptance.
High Mage Trallus Jorgin, Admiral of the TSF
The Academy Naval Yard was, as was usual during launch ceremonies, packed. Row upon row of bleachers had been set up surrounding the drydock, and even so it was standing room only for those unable to afford the box seats provided to the international delegates.
These were arranged in a circular fashion around the ship itself, which sat in a rather ungainly fashion on its launch ramp. The TSF practiced launching the old fashioned way, despite the move from wood to metal, as with the move from water to air centuries ago, the ship was mostly concealed by the drydock, only its upper deck visible. At the bow of the ship a large platform bearing the assembled High Mages, as well as the Archmage himself, was situated so as to be visible to all those present.
The Silvana was decked out in full launch regalia, banners displaying the seals of all the Academy Houses, its hull polished to a blinding sheen despite its relativly dull color.
Stationed around the ship in full dress, which was quite a lot of dress, was the best part of a regiment of TSF Musketeers, sky blue uniforms contrasting quite nicely with the green grass and grey ship behind them. As with the ships hull plates every button and piece of brass on their uniforms was polished brightly enough that it could be used to start fires if needed, their muskets were of the 'parade' sort, much better to look at than the ungainly combat models, they certainly gave the apperance of a well polished military machine turned out for parade.
The day had, of course, turned out perfectly. This was part of the Weather Wizard's magic of course, if the Archchancelor forecast sun, there would be sun, or hell to pay.
The delegates boxes were arranged in such a fashion as to be within easy talking distance of each other, noise-damping spells cancelling out most of the noise from below ensured that such conversation was even possible. Behind the seats was an open area, such as might encourage pre-ceremonial hob-nobbery. Several High Mages were visible amid the few delegates present already, chatting or being chatted up.
Name/Model: Silvana class, C1
http://img476.imageshack.us/img476/2519/silvanaft0.png
Length: 270 meters
Crew Compliment: 140
Propulsion:
x4 powerstone drives
Ship can attain approx. .78 LS under ideal conditions.
Top speed of 591mph atmospheric.
FTL capability:
x1 Planeshift drive
Main Armament:
(number of guns x number of guns per turret)
4x2 2 MegaThaum cannons (main turrets)
Secondary Armament:
14x1 5 KiloThaum cannons (sponson)
8x1 5kt cannons (turret)
2x2 2kt Anti-Fighter cannons (Omni-directional turrets)
1x4 2kt Anti-Fighter cannons (Omni-directional turrets)
Various small gunports for anti-fighter protection
Armor:
Main Hull:
4in Octirion plating over the main hull to provide energy dissipation
3in crystalized Octigen gas, absorbs/dissipates kinetic and energy-based attacks.
22in Trinium alloy, general protection
Frontal and side armour plates:
3in Octirion plating
1in crystalized Octigen
28in Trinium alloy
Communications/sensors:
Standard CB/CC array, general communications with other ships via radio if these dont work.
Electronics:
The Silvana is a formidable electronic warfare platform, mounting several advanced sensors and jamming devices.
Fighter Compliment:
15 Fighters in the main hangar.
Can house 10 fighters on the upper launch deck
5 fighters on the lower deck
Other:
The Silvana is one of the fastest capitol ships in the TSF. It mounts the same powerplant as the larger Jade Star class battleships, thus enabling it to mount singificantly heavier armour, while at the same time moving singificantly faster. However its fighter compliment is reduced and it does not have quite the same firepower as the larger ships.
In order to achieve higher atmospheric speeds and manuverability the ships armour is concentrated on the flanks and front in the form of externally mounted plates, which also reduces maintanance time and enables ease of upgrading should something better come along.
Again, the scale is off, the turrets are the same size relative to the ship as they are on the Jade Star class, but meh.
Please take purely OOC ship commentary here:
http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=518151))
The IC bit:
Esteemed Princes, Presidents, Potentates and variously titled Plenipotentiaries,
It is our great pleasure to extend to you an invitation to the TSFs commissioning ceremony for the newest addition to the Fleet, the TSF Silvana, first of its class and the most advanced ship in the Tolarian Fleet. The ceremony is set to take place in two weeks time at the Tolarian Academy Naval Yard orbitting Tolaria, third planet of the Jade Star system. Coordinates have been enclosed.
The Academy Naval Yard will be proud to provide your representatives with excellent seating arrangements giving you a prime view of the proceedings as the Silvana launches, as well as superior examples of the finest Tolarian cuisine.
We thank you for your consideration and look forward to your acceptance.
High Mage Trallus Jorgin, Admiral of the TSF
The Academy Naval Yard was, as was usual during launch ceremonies, packed. Row upon row of bleachers had been set up surrounding the drydock, and even so it was standing room only for those unable to afford the box seats provided to the international delegates.
These were arranged in a circular fashion around the ship itself, which sat in a rather ungainly fashion on its launch ramp. The TSF practiced launching the old fashioned way, despite the move from wood to metal, as with the move from water to air centuries ago, the ship was mostly concealed by the drydock, only its upper deck visible. At the bow of the ship a large platform bearing the assembled High Mages, as well as the Archmage himself, was situated so as to be visible to all those present.
The Silvana was decked out in full launch regalia, banners displaying the seals of all the Academy Houses, its hull polished to a blinding sheen despite its relativly dull color.
Stationed around the ship in full dress, which was quite a lot of dress, was the best part of a regiment of TSF Musketeers, sky blue uniforms contrasting quite nicely with the green grass and grey ship behind them. As with the ships hull plates every button and piece of brass on their uniforms was polished brightly enough that it could be used to start fires if needed, their muskets were of the 'parade' sort, much better to look at than the ungainly combat models, they certainly gave the apperance of a well polished military machine turned out for parade.
The day had, of course, turned out perfectly. This was part of the Weather Wizard's magic of course, if the Archchancelor forecast sun, there would be sun, or hell to pay.
The delegates boxes were arranged in such a fashion as to be within easy talking distance of each other, noise-damping spells cancelling out most of the noise from below ensured that such conversation was even possible. Behind the seats was an open area, such as might encourage pre-ceremonial hob-nobbery. Several High Mages were visible amid the few delegates present already, chatting or being chatted up.