Human Fleet
Human Empire
Humanity has become united under a Meritocratic world government in order to establish themselves amid the stars. Whilst this road has not been easy and not all have chosen to share it, a grand alliance of all earths nations in the form of the Alliance has enabled humans to spread away from Earth and found colonies in the surrounding systems. This would not have been achieved nearly so fast had it not been for the discovery of a crashed alien probe on Europa during the early stages of the exploration of the solar system.
For the most part this expansion has been peaceful, however contact with the Marak has changed this and resulted in the first major interstellar war for control of the remaining areas of the now defunct Chumesian Empire.
Fleet
~ Victory class Heavy Dreadnought:
Designed to replace the Dreadnaught class using the latest technology and to correct perceived weaknesses in the Dreadnaught class in regards to having mixed weaponry and trading armour thickness with an increase in speed. Entering service only a few years before the war broke out, these now form the bulk of the heavy dreadnaughts deployed.
~ Dreadnought class Heavy Dreadnought:
The oldest of the heavy dreadnaughts currently in service with the alliance navy and designed in an era when laser technology was in its infancy (hence the reliance on MAC batteries), the remaining vessels in the fleet were in the process of being decommissioned when the war started. They were hurriedly put back into service after rapid refits. Though an older vessel then the victory class they still serve with distinction.
~ Vanguard class Dreadnought:
The newest class of dreadnaught to entre service they have seen extensive action in the war so far with them dominating several engagements and proving to be very capable vessels.
~ Colossus class Dreadnought:
One of the older classes of vessel currently in service, They have been extensively modernised to prevent them becoming obsolete. Whilst this has generally resulted in them becoming relegated to the reserve fleets, the vessels currently in service have proved themselves more than capable of taking on enemy dreadnaughts head on at close range.
~ Implacable class Fleet Carrier:
The largest fleet carriers to ever serve with the alliance navy and extremely effective carrier vessels, they form the back bone of several fleets though an attempt to form a large carrier strike group almost ended in disaster during one engagement. This has resulted in the remaining vessels in the class which are currently in service being used in a support role until the dockyards can make good on the losses.
~ Hawke class Battle Cruiser:
The sole class of battle cruiser in use until the Indomitable class enters service. It was not well received by the fleet as they were initially under armed when first built. This was rectified at the outbreak of the war and now the Hawke class are used for a variety of roles but quickly become noted as effective lone-wolf commerce raiders and support vessels.
~ Audacious class Heavy Cruiser:
Having only recently started to entre service and built to a similar design as the Minotaur class but using more modern ideas, the Audacious class is gaining a reputation as an effective fleet support vessel.
~ Minotaur class Heavy Cruiser:
Built to compliment the dreadnaughts and operate as a fleet support vessel, the minotaur class have proved effective vessels if somewhat cramped due to the configuration of weapons batteries and armour. Regardless of this, the class has been built in large numbers and seen extensive use in most of the fleets.
~ Astute class Medium Cruiser:
Originally designed as a through deck cruiser, the idea was later dropped in favour of developing the echo class escort cruiser. The design was modified however to turn it into a dedicated medium cruiser which has served with distinction in the fleet since the first of the class entered service.
~ Juno class Medium Cruiser:
One of the oldest class of vessels in the fleet, the design has been modernised in response to the requirement to increase the fleet size as the war has progressed, including replacing MAC batteries with Laser Cannon emplacements.
~ Archer class Light Cruiser:
Built in conjunction with and to complement the County class, the class has been required to operate in multiple roles within the fleet.
~ County class Light Cruiser:
Built in conjunction with and to complement the Archer class, it was designed to provide flexible fire power with the speed to act as escorts if required.
~ Echo Class Escort Carrier:
A recent addition to the fleet, the class was not well received due to perceived small star wing complement in regards to fleet support operations. This has resulted in the class becoming relegated to convoy escort duties and commerce raids in lone wolf operations. Their surprising effectiveness in these roles has resulted in modernisations and more of the class being constructed.
~ A class Destroyer:
One of the older class of escort, the A class have been modernised on numerous occasions before the war, which made them versatile if somewhat basic vessels to serve on.
~ B class Destroyer:
With the outbreak of war large numbers of destroyers were quickly needed to bulk the fleets. The basic design of the A class was re-designed using modern techniques and built to supplement the A class, with an aim to replace them as the war progressed.
~ C class Frigate:
A common class of frigate before the war, large numbers of these vessels were rapidly built to meet the requirements of the navy as the war progressed. Noted for being simple to build and repair, several of the original vessels of the class have also been converted into training vessels.
~ D class Frigate:
Also a common class, they were designed to be primarily torpedo ships. As a result whilst they proved versatile warships the crew tended to find them cramped, especially on long deployments.
~ E class Frigate:
A derivative of the C class, it was developed to fill a perceived capability gap in star craft and drone warfare with increased point defence batteries. Whilst designed as a support vessel and anti-star craft duties, the class proved adept at long range patrols and lone operations.
~ F class Corvette:
Built in limited numbers before the war to act as orbital defence of the colonies, large numbers were built at the start of the war to act as commerce raiders, armed patrols and fleet support vessels.
~ G class Corvette:
An evolution of the F class, built with more of a fleet support role in mind, with additional point defence batteries to counter increased threats of star craft and drone attack to capital vessels.
Humanity has become united under a Meritocratic world government in order to establish themselves amid the stars. Whilst this road has not been easy and not all have chosen to share it, a grand alliance of all earths nations in the form of the Alliance has enabled humans to spread away from Earth and found colonies in the surrounding systems. This would not have been achieved nearly so fast had it not been for the discovery of a crashed alien probe on Europa during the early stages of the exploration of the solar system.
For the most part this expansion has been peaceful, however contact with the Marak has changed this and resulted in the first major interstellar war for control of the remaining areas of the now defunct Chumesian Empire.
Fleet
~ Victory class Heavy Dreadnought:
Designed to replace the Dreadnaught class using the latest technology and to correct perceived weaknesses in the Dreadnaught class in regards to having mixed weaponry and trading armour thickness with an increase in speed. Entering service only a few years before the war broke out, these now form the bulk of the heavy dreadnaughts deployed.
~ Dreadnought class Heavy Dreadnought:
The oldest of the heavy dreadnaughts currently in service with the alliance navy and designed in an era when laser technology was in its infancy (hence the reliance on MAC batteries), the remaining vessels in the fleet were in the process of being decommissioned when the war started. They were hurriedly put back into service after rapid refits. Though an older vessel then the victory class they still serve with distinction.
~ Vanguard class Dreadnought:
The newest class of dreadnaught to entre service they have seen extensive action in the war so far with them dominating several engagements and proving to be very capable vessels.
~ Colossus class Dreadnought:
One of the older classes of vessel currently in service, They have been extensively modernised to prevent them becoming obsolete. Whilst this has generally resulted in them becoming relegated to the reserve fleets, the vessels currently in service have proved themselves more than capable of taking on enemy dreadnaughts head on at close range.
~ Implacable class Fleet Carrier:
The largest fleet carriers to ever serve with the alliance navy and extremely effective carrier vessels, they form the back bone of several fleets though an attempt to form a large carrier strike group almost ended in disaster during one engagement. This has resulted in the remaining vessels in the class which are currently in service being used in a support role until the dockyards can make good on the losses.
~ Hawke class Battle Cruiser:
The sole class of battle cruiser in use until the Indomitable class enters service. It was not well received by the fleet as they were initially under armed when first built. This was rectified at the outbreak of the war and now the Hawke class are used for a variety of roles but quickly become noted as effective lone-wolf commerce raiders and support vessels.
~ Audacious class Heavy Cruiser:
Having only recently started to entre service and built to a similar design as the Minotaur class but using more modern ideas, the Audacious class is gaining a reputation as an effective fleet support vessel.
~ Minotaur class Heavy Cruiser:
Built to compliment the dreadnaughts and operate as a fleet support vessel, the minotaur class have proved effective vessels if somewhat cramped due to the configuration of weapons batteries and armour. Regardless of this, the class has been built in large numbers and seen extensive use in most of the fleets.
~ Astute class Medium Cruiser:
Originally designed as a through deck cruiser, the idea was later dropped in favour of developing the echo class escort cruiser. The design was modified however to turn it into a dedicated medium cruiser which has served with distinction in the fleet since the first of the class entered service.
~ Juno class Medium Cruiser:
One of the oldest class of vessels in the fleet, the design has been modernised in response to the requirement to increase the fleet size as the war has progressed, including replacing MAC batteries with Laser Cannon emplacements.
~ Archer class Light Cruiser:
Built in conjunction with and to complement the County class, the class has been required to operate in multiple roles within the fleet.
~ County class Light Cruiser:
Built in conjunction with and to complement the Archer class, it was designed to provide flexible fire power with the speed to act as escorts if required.
~ Echo Class Escort Carrier:
A recent addition to the fleet, the class was not well received due to perceived small star wing complement in regards to fleet support operations. This has resulted in the class becoming relegated to convoy escort duties and commerce raids in lone wolf operations. Their surprising effectiveness in these roles has resulted in modernisations and more of the class being constructed.
~ A class Destroyer:
One of the older class of escort, the A class have been modernised on numerous occasions before the war, which made them versatile if somewhat basic vessels to serve on.
~ B class Destroyer:
With the outbreak of war large numbers of destroyers were quickly needed to bulk the fleets. The basic design of the A class was re-designed using modern techniques and built to supplement the A class, with an aim to replace them as the war progressed.
~ C class Frigate:
A common class of frigate before the war, large numbers of these vessels were rapidly built to meet the requirements of the navy as the war progressed. Noted for being simple to build and repair, several of the original vessels of the class have also been converted into training vessels.
~ D class Frigate:
Also a common class, they were designed to be primarily torpedo ships. As a result whilst they proved versatile warships the crew tended to find them cramped, especially on long deployments.
~ E class Frigate:
A derivative of the C class, it was developed to fill a perceived capability gap in star craft and drone warfare with increased point defence batteries. Whilst designed as a support vessel and anti-star craft duties, the class proved adept at long range patrols and lone operations.
~ F class Corvette:
Built in limited numbers before the war to act as orbital defence of the colonies, large numbers were built at the start of the war to act as commerce raiders, armed patrols and fleet support vessels.
~ G class Corvette:
An evolution of the F class, built with more of a fleet support role in mind, with additional point defence batteries to counter increased threats of star craft and drone attack to capital vessels.