Holy Imperial Fleet (Wet navy, 3 Frigates done)
Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 4:23 am
After quite some time of absence here, I finally decided to build a ship again. Of course, there'll be a whole fleet with backstories and such, but for now I mainly want some helpful comments on the aesthetics of the hull and loadout.
The fleet consists of high-tech, mainly Torp-oriented religious zealots.
Their bridge also doubles as a place of worship.
Hiyoshi-class Exploration Frigate
This frigate is rather tiny, the bridge only consists of a small chapel, most of the space occupied by electronics. It's sleek, and has powerful radars to make it perfect for exploration and reconaissance. It does not perform well in combat, but it's capable enough in its role.
It has 2 different gun types:
-2x Turret-mounted 6" Naval Guns: Slow-turning, rather weak in damage compared to higher-calibre guns, but for a scouting vessel it's effective enough.
-4x Casemate-housed 5" Naval Guns: Swifter-firing, but not as damaging, shorter-ranged, but useful in close-ranged engagements.
As defence, it has 4 Spirit Fields. These generators each contain one crucified faithful who, through sheer faith and constant chanting, forms a mystical barrier of energy to stop enemy projectiles.
These form quite a grisly sight at that, for they are displayed right at the very top of the bridge, as a circle around all antennae and satellite dishes.
Umenomiya-class Interceptor Frigate
Another light vessel, it only carries a small chapel. It lacks any decent defence and armament, but its speed is high enough to allow for hit and Run tactics. The odd shape also makes it harder to detect, perfect for covert operations.
It has 4x 6" Naval Guns in half-turrets, and 2x 5" casemate-housed guns.
Two taller, arched casemates feature Spirit Fields. During storms, the water will rush over the legs of those thus crucified, which often end up rotten and covered in barnacles.
Yoshida-class Torpedo Frigate(Not finished yet!)
Compared to the previous two Frigates, these silvery beasts are ponderous and huge. They don't carry much in the way of naval guns, but with a sizable church for a bridge, and three torpedo tubes, this frigate is a force to be reckoned with. Its main role is anti-destroyer and anti-cruiser warfare, but the Imperium is developing a powerful anti-capital torpedo which may very well end up on this ship.
With a single rear-turreted 6" naval gun, and only 2x 5" casemate housed guns, it is nigh-on defenceless at the rear and sides, considering there's only a single crucifix mounted on board, the plentiful glass-in-lead windows in the church overlooking their protector. Below deck, lower castes toil away to load the torpedoes, which weigh a little over a ton a piece.
The fleet consists of high-tech, mainly Torp-oriented religious zealots.
Their bridge also doubles as a place of worship.
Hiyoshi-class Exploration Frigate
This frigate is rather tiny, the bridge only consists of a small chapel, most of the space occupied by electronics. It's sleek, and has powerful radars to make it perfect for exploration and reconaissance. It does not perform well in combat, but it's capable enough in its role.
It has 2 different gun types:
-2x Turret-mounted 6" Naval Guns: Slow-turning, rather weak in damage compared to higher-calibre guns, but for a scouting vessel it's effective enough.
-4x Casemate-housed 5" Naval Guns: Swifter-firing, but not as damaging, shorter-ranged, but useful in close-ranged engagements.
As defence, it has 4 Spirit Fields. These generators each contain one crucified faithful who, through sheer faith and constant chanting, forms a mystical barrier of energy to stop enemy projectiles.
These form quite a grisly sight at that, for they are displayed right at the very top of the bridge, as a circle around all antennae and satellite dishes.
Umenomiya-class Interceptor Frigate
Another light vessel, it only carries a small chapel. It lacks any decent defence and armament, but its speed is high enough to allow for hit and Run tactics. The odd shape also makes it harder to detect, perfect for covert operations.
It has 4x 6" Naval Guns in half-turrets, and 2x 5" casemate-housed guns.
Two taller, arched casemates feature Spirit Fields. During storms, the water will rush over the legs of those thus crucified, which often end up rotten and covered in barnacles.
Yoshida-class Torpedo Frigate(Not finished yet!)
Compared to the previous two Frigates, these silvery beasts are ponderous and huge. They don't carry much in the way of naval guns, but with a sizable church for a bridge, and three torpedo tubes, this frigate is a force to be reckoned with. Its main role is anti-destroyer and anti-cruiser warfare, but the Imperium is developing a powerful anti-capital torpedo which may very well end up on this ship.
With a single rear-turreted 6" naval gun, and only 2x 5" casemate housed guns, it is nigh-on defenceless at the rear and sides, considering there's only a single crucifix mounted on board, the plentiful glass-in-lead windows in the church overlooking their protector. Below deck, lower castes toil away to load the torpedoes, which weigh a little over a ton a piece.
