Ardent-class Cruiser

Overview

The Ardent-Class Cruiser (designation ARC) is a swift, strike-oriented capital ship built to lead rapid assault formations, pursue retreating fleets, and enforce deep-space interdiction and raiding operations. It is a highly mobile vessel designed with tactical aggression in mind.

Measuring 875 meters in length, the Ardent-class prioritizes maneuverability (rated at 7) and speed (90 MGLT) without compromising on hull integrity or essential shielding. It carries 20 laser cannons, 15 heavy lasers, 50 turbolasers, and 20 missile launchers, emphasizing high-volume salvos and fast target suppression.

The cruiser supports 5 squadrons of strikecraft and a versatile transport bay, making it capable of independent operations far from supply lines. It is often deployed in wolfpack tactics alongside other Ardent units or as the forward line of mixed battle groups.

Its role is reflected in its name—“Ardent” being a symbol of fervent loyalty and decisive engagement. Few enemy captains wish to be the target of an Ardent-class pursuit.

Technical Specifications Ardent-class Cruiser General Specifications Name: Ardent-class Cruiser Ship Type: Capital Ship Class Name: Ardent-class Class Type: Cruiser Abbreviation: ARC Length (m): 875 Cargo capacity (tons): 450000 Cargo volume (m³): 180000 Hull Rating: 8500 Deflector Shields: 10000 Shields Recharge Rate (per turn): 375 Ionic Capacitance: 5000 Hyperspeed (multiplier): 1.25x Sublight Speed (MGLT): 90 MGLT Manoeuvrability: 7 Armament & Systems Laser cannons: 20 Heavy Lasers: 15 Turbolasers: 50 Launchers: 20 Ammunition Count: 250 Ammunition Type: Missiles Ion Cannons: 2 Ion Batteries: 3 Tractor Beams: 3 Gravity Well Generators: 0 Sensors: 5 Jammers: 4 Special Features Docking Bay: Yes Cloaking Device: No Planetary Landing: No Typical Complement Crew: 2100 Squadrons: 5 Shuttles: 5 Ground Vehicles: 4 Heavy Ground Vehicles: 1 Troopers: 500 Passengers: 45 Affiliation Primary Affiliation: Imperial Republic

Liveries Livery Name Color Scheme Description Role Flameheart Deep red and black hull with amber glow emitters Standard rapid assault variant Azure Fang Blue-gray with high-visibility sensor striping Pursuit and recon strike leader Silver Lance Polished silver hull and black prongs Anti-fleet penetration variant Obsidian Gale Matte black with storm-gray trim Flanking and electronic warfare role Dawn’s Spear Golden-white with extended ventral plating High-speed vanguard ship