Updated chapter 21
Places:
Paledes
Consorsha
Marconus
Anvilus
Carnithal
Uvilidey
New Prussia
Ship classifications and scale (military)
The Corvettes referred to before Chapter 13 are being redesignated gunboats going forward this will be addressed in the pre chapter brief
- Ben Miles (MC): Main character, captain of the ship.
- Max Cameron (Officer): Former marine, authorized watch stander.
- LtCmd. Ashley Tieruki (Officer): Watch stander qualified, close-quarters combat specialist.
- Lt. James Rolley (Officer): Primary sensors operator.
- Lt. Johnson (Officer): Fighter pilot hired at Carnithal.
- Ensign Leon (Officer): Communications operator.
- Ensign Samantha Hughes (Officer): Navigation officer.
- Emily Morison (Officer, Family): Engineering wizard and Ben's cousin.
- Lt. Kiara Grey (Officer): Pilot of the Hussar-class assault shuttle.
- Ensign Leo Kent (Officer): Co-pilot of the Hussar-class assault shuttle.
- Lt. Harriata Carlson (Officer): Fighter pilot, formerly of the League Navy.
- Lt. Derek Grey (Officer): Fighter pilot, formerly of the League Navy.
- First Lieutenant Norman Conrad (Officer): Leader of the newly assembled 4th Fusiliers household guard.
- Chief Marcus Trenton: Engineering assistant and cook.
- Crewman James: Random ship crewman (alongside Private Moore).
- Private Moore: A favorite background crewman, like the reliable beat cop in detective shows. Possible "Radar" type character.
- Jasmin Ozawhich: Corporal, ship’s marine, hacker, and electronics specialist.
- Sgt. James Sherman (Crew): Fusilier, member of the newly assembled 4th Fusiliers.
- Station Captain Lawrence: Commander of the League station in Carnithal.
- Warrant Second Green: Quartermaster on Carnithal.
- Captain Malcona: League Inteligencia operative, former assault shuttle pilot, and Team Five’s handler. Prefers knives and blades but uses a shotgun when it "goes loud."
- Karl Fredrich: Fourth Prince of the Planet Prussia.
- George Moore: Bureau of Ships agent.
- Tyler Sinclare: Milita Pilot.
- Mitch Hobart: Milita Pilot.
General Overview
The Longbow is designed to emulate the role of a heavy frigate from the age of sail—heavily armed enough to overcome any target of its size or smaller, yet fast enough to evade larger, more powerful adversaries. Its design merges robust offensive capabilities with agile performance, built using rapid production techniques and temporary scaffolding.
Armament & Offensive Systems
- Primary Weapon:
- Fixed Forward-Facing Main Cannon:
Designed for concentrated, heavy firepower in head-on engagements to decisively neutralize similarly sized threats. - Fixed Forward-Facing Main Cannon:
Strategically mounted for flexible targeting, allowing the vessel to maintain both offensive momentum and situational defense across multiple engagement angles.
Defensive Systems & Structural Features
- Shielding:
- Robust Hull Shields:
Provides comprehensive protection for critical systems while featuring an engineered gap near the hangar elevators for rapid small craft deployment.- Enhanced Shield Arrays:
Powered by a unique reactor system, these shields are notably stronger than modern equivalents. However, they require a longer recharge time once depleted. - Robust Hull Shields:
Hangar & Complement Facilities
- Dual Hangar Elevators:
- Located amidships, these elevators facilitate the swift launch and recovery of fighter and shuttle-sized craft, reinforcing both offensive reach and reconnaissance capabilities.
Hangar (8 slots total):
- Ships shuttle
- Bouncing betty
- Surplus league fighter (Lt. Johnson)
- Surplus league fighter
- Pirate fighter (condition and type currently unknown to readers and MC)
- New Prussian Hussar shuttle
- Empty
- Empty
- Bouncing betty
Propulsion & Power Systems
- Reactor & Power Management:
- Older Plasma Reactor Model:
The Longbow is powered by an older plasma reactor—a model that, while largely phased out, offers distinct advantages. This reactor supports:- Unique Shielding: The reactor powers stronger shield arrays that provide enhanced protection, albeit at the cost of requiring longer recharge times after depletion.
- Rapid Restarts: It features a rapid restart capability, allowing critical systems to come back online swiftly after entering standby mode.
- Older Plasma Reactor Model:
Despite these benefits, the plasma reactor demands more frequent refueling compared to modern models, necessitating careful management of fuel resources during extended operations.
Operational Role & Tactical Doctrine
- Heavy Frigate Spirit:
- Emulating the robust firepower of historical heavy frigates, the Longbow engages enemies of its class or smaller with overwhelming direct fire while leveraging its superior speed to avoid prolonged confrontations with larger adversaries.
Notable Considerations:
- Balanced Design Philosophy:
- The vessel's combination of formidable firepower and agile performance makes it a versatile asset in various tactical scenarios.
Terms:
Allerium: a type of liquid fuel that allows shuttles and fighters to have a much higher acceleration than major ships with the trade off requiring fuel.
FRL-39s post war battle rifles not current model but still modern (think present day g36, FAL, AK-47, or pre m4 M16’s)
Penitent rifle: the current theocracy main combat rifle designed for use in small areas has a rapid fire rate but smaller lighter rounds making it less accurate at range compared to the old rifles.