Post by TweaK on Oct 12, 2010 16:00:11 GMT -6
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Skyships are the marvels of the well... sky. They are large vessels used to traverse the heavens. Traveling by air is definitely faster than by land and in most cases even beats traveling across the sea. However Skyships are much more expensive than their aquatic counterparts. Its quite rare for a civilian to own a skyship of their our unless they are among the very wealthy. Here is a list of the various classes of Skyships that exist in the World of Cerise.Military Vessel Classes
Military vessels are exactly as one would assume. These are the the ships that are typically seen in a nation's sky fleet. They built with sturdy armor and are armed with various types of Munitions. Though usually seen in the navies of the sky; its not unheard of for a Military Vessel to be in the hand of a rogue individual such as a Mercenary or a Sky-pirate.
Fighter These vessels are the smallest and the easiest to pilot. They possess very light armor which allows for great speed. Of the four ship classes this one has the smallest fuel capacity and efficiency which means it can only remain airborne for a span of about 12 hours before it must refuel. The Fighter class has the weakest type of weaponry in relation to the other military classes. Typical armaments consist of machine guns and a small payload of about 8-12 missiles.They also posses a small radar system to allow them to detect and keep track of enemies in close range. The maximum capacity for a Fighter Class vessel is usually two passengers. While the weakest both offensively and defensively and even lacking in fuel efficiency the Fighter Class is definitely the faster type of military vessel out there making it the prime choice for fast aerial assaults.
Cruiser The cruiser class a noticeable step up from the Fighter class. Its the second smallest ship class of the four. The Cruiser is ship that possess moderate amounts of armor which make sit slower than a fighter but gives it a much more solid defense. The fuel capacity is also much greater than that of a fighter allowing it to stay airborne for up to 96 hours before it must refuel. The armaments for a cruiser consist of AACs(Anit-Air Cannons) to fend off fighters and other cruiser vessels.Missile launchers and Heavy Bombs to attack surface targets. These also possess radar systems for enemy detection.The Cruiser class an house a crew of from anywhere between 15-30 people. The Cruiser class is a larger, stronger and more durable ship however the luxury of speed is slightly lost on this vessel. This is a prime choice for recon missions, and escorts. (Some cruiser ships are also used to serve as fueling stations which supply fuel to other ships)
Frigate Frigates are the considerably larger classes of skyships used in the military. They are the third largest ship class and speed has been severely compromised when compared to that of a Fighter or even a Cruiser. Frigates have a massive fuel reserve which allows for these large wonders to traverse the skies for about a week without needing to refuel. These ships have the same armaments of a Cruiser but their armor is much thicker allowing for a much more solid defense. This heavy defense hinders the speed of frigate but allows it to sustain large amounts of damage. A Frigate can carry a company of 150-255 soldiers in addition to its crew. These ships are typically used to carry companies of soldiers to and from battle as well as serve as Escorts for Warships in some cases.
Warship Warships are the largest military ship class in existence. These colossal vessels have the heaviest armor and the most devastating munitions. They are by far the slowest military vessels in the sky but are also the most powerful. Warships also have the largest fuel capacity as it can remain in the air for up a month before there is a need to refuel. Warships carry heavy machinguns, AACs, Cluster bombs, Missiles, and radar. Most Warships can carry an entire battalion of infantry men and also have Air hangers to carry Fighter Class sky ships. These ships are essentially only used during war due to their aggressive functionality. They are usually escorted by other vessels such as Fighters and Frigates.(It is unheard of for a rogue to possess a vessel like this)
Civilian Vessel Classes
[/u][/center]Civilian vessels are skyships many see everyday. They lack armor and weaponry.These vessels are typically used to transport passengers or cargo across the skies Cerise and provide a reliable source of transportation.
Leisure/Luxury These are privately owned Skyships for those that wish to traverse the heavens at their own speed. They are privately owned and rarely carry any cargo aside from the luggage of the passengers. Leisure vessels typically carry up to eight passengers. A luxury vessel may carry up to 20 passengers and has a fuel capacity that may last for up to a week
Transport/cargo These are the publicly owned vessels. They carry large amounts of passengers and cargo. These vessels provide speedy publicly transportation across the skies for those that may have the money to make use of them. Cargo ships carry massive loads of supplies from one location of the next with only the crew members serving as passengers.
Skyship Specifications
[/u][/center]If you wish to to create a custom skyship for your character it must be registered here first and accepted by the staff. Please follow the Template.
Ship type Military or Civilian
Ship Class chose from those available under the respective types
Weaponry The effectiveness of your ship's weapons in relation to others of its class
Armor The effectiveness of your ship's armor in relation to others of its class
Speed Overal speed of your Skyship in relation to others of its class
(Please rate the Weaponry,Armor,and Speed on a scale of 1-10)
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