FACTION PLAYABLE SHIPS
The following vessels are intended to be playable ships for each faction as well as including faction specific ships.
support craft
ARTEMIS CLASS FIGHTER
The Artemis Class fighter is the back bone of all fleets long range offensive & close range defensive combat force. Having been in service since the old days of the Alliance before "The Great War." The Artemis is upgradable from the earliest design to the most modern versions. Each design level has a role depending on mission and who is operating the craft.
APOLLO CLASS FIGHTER
The Apollo Class Fighter is "Space Domination Fighter." Used for defense and offense, designed to kill Artemis class's and function as a medium ranged bomber against several Capital Ship Class's. Introduced near the end of "The Great War." The Apollo is reserved to ace's and specially trained pilots. There are several design levels of the Apollo each well suited for specific roles.
ATLAS CLASS HAULER
The Atlas Class Hauler is the work horse of any empire; performing everything from resource transports to facility construction. There are only two design levels, Lightly armored and Medium armored. Each level performs the same tasks except the medium armored has several additional construction ability's. The Atlas Class Hauler was introduced and has been in service since the late 21st Century. Little has changed in design.
Cruisers
POSEIDON CLASS CRUISER
The Poseidon Cruisers are one of the oldest class of vessels serving in all empires. Built during the begining days of the old alliance hundreds of years before "The Great War." Poseidons have had a long and distinguished service history. Built for Patrol and anti-fighter support; No fleet is ever without Poseidon Cruisers as they are needed for the ability to provide excellent point to point defense.
CURETES CLASS CRUISER
The Curetes Class Cruiser is a much more modern vessel. Designed to augment and eventually replace the aging Poseidon Class. Having the same roles and abilities as the Poseidon but with enhanced offensive and defensive systems. They are also equipped for rapid fire point to point defense, as well as long range light capital ship roles. The Curetes is beginning to make its mark and earn its place in the fleet.
Assault craft/bombers
ARES CLASS BOMBER
The Ares Class Bomber was the first ship designed by the old alliance as a long range assault platform. Meant to engage enemy ships and bombard planets from a distance. Equipped with heavy shielding to withstand harsh punishment from Orbital Defenses. There are several design levels available and upgradable for planetary assault or anti-ship warfare.
Specialty craft
THANTOS CLASS CRUISER
Thantos Class Cruisers are a modern vessel, designed as an anti-orbital defense vessel. Similar to the Ares bomber but more suited as a Mine Sweeper and also functions as a Military Research vessel. Equipped with light offensive weapons and heavy defensive features. The Thantos usually operates with escort vessels. There are a few design levels available such as Mine Sweeper, Science Vessel, Troop Transport.
PROTHEUS CLASS DESTROYER
The Protheus Class Destroyer is a small tactical assault ship. Designed to get in and get out while delivering a close range "devastation attack." These ships are modern gun ships with one purpose to perform hit and run assaults. These ships are also seen in patrol unites and in squadrons of six.
carriers
SOUTH HAMPTON CLASS LIGHT CARRIER
The South Hampton Carriers have had the honor of being one of the longest serving vessels predating the Poseidon Class Cruisers. They hold three full fighter squadrons or 36 fighters, they are also equipped with special jamming systems and light ship to ship weapons. The SHC's operate with the support of an escort force and are rarely seen unescorted.
HIRSCHFELT CLASS FLEET CARRIER
The Fleet Carrier was introduced at the end of "The Great War." Designed with enhanced drive systems, offensive/defensive systems and improved jamming sweep systems. Equipped with light and medium weapons systems, capable of going up against light capital ships. They hold six full fighter squadrons or 72 fighters. The Fleet Carrier is the heart of a carrier group.
battleships
ATHENA CLASS BATTLESHIP
The Athena Class battleship was the first class battleship constructed by humanity. They where the flag ships of the Old Alliance, and the heavy hitters during "The Great War." Athena's have had a long serives record and there are several Design levels available ranging from light capital ship to heavy capital ship. Packing lots of fire power both offensive and defensive. Athena's are still to this day a primary fleet ship and are launched on mass in fleets and used in carrier groups.
HADES CLASS LIGHT BATTLESHIP MK I
The Hades Class Battleship Mark One, designed during the closing days of "The Great War." These ships began to turn the tired of war for many factions. These first inception of Hades where actually the prototype vessels which would later become the Mark Two. Rushed in to service due to the desperation of war. The mark ones proved them selves effective combat ships and where kept in service.
HADES CLASS BATTLESHIP MARK II
The Hades Class Battleship Mark Two, the fully completed and field tested battleship the way it was meant to be. Equipped with enhanced drive systems, extensive modifications to defensive/offensive systems. This ship is the pride of most factions and is capable of engaging several ships at once with independent targeting and guidance systems, anti-ship warfare, jamming sweeps and much more.
Only the best captains will get the honor of commanding such an arsenal.
Only the best captains will get the honor of commanding such an arsenal.
destroyers
PROMETHEUS CLASS DESTROYER
The Prometheus Class Destroyers are top of the line capital ships. These ships are designed for intense combat capable of functioning solo or in groups or fleets. The Destroyer holds state of the art tech across board. Designed as a command and control heavy capital ship and holds two fighter squadrons or 36 fighters. The Prometheus class leads many fleets and is the front line warship of many factions along side the Hades class Battleship Mark two.
dreadnaughts
TARTARUS CLASS DREADNAUGHT
The Tartarus Class Dreadnaught is one of the most modern warships ever constructed. These ships are starship killers, designed for only one thing 'war.' The Tartarus is used as a command and control ship as well as a redeploy-able command base. Tartarus class ships can transform to stationary bases in solar systems or deep space. In base mode they can repair and re-crew damaged ships and construct atlas and fighter class vessels.
ZUES CLASS DREADNAUGHT
The Zues Class Dreadnaughts are one of the biggest ships an empire has at its disposal. Due to there size they are very slow and require escorts. They have extensive defensive weapons all over the hull and few offensive weapons. It makes up for its lack in offensive weapons with its Anti-ship perilous cannon. With the aid of the perilous cannon the zues can destroy a single ship with one shot or use the weapon to siege a planet.
platform transports
HEPHAESTUS CLASS ATTACK PLATFORM
The Hephaestus Class Attack Platform is the largest ship every built by human hands. This vessel is the size of a small moon. Capable of holding eight battle groups or two full fleets. Capable of constructing ships from fighter class to Athena class, capable of repairing and re-crewing damaged ships. These ships will be found during solar system siege operations as they offer protection the ships in the attack fleet. Not capable of defending its self it requires escorts.
faction exclusive ships
HIROSHI CLASS CARRIER
The Hiroshi Carrier is the hero class ship exclusive to the Glorious Order of Black Kabal faction. This ship is designed with fast engines and heavy shields and long range weapons systems that equal that of an Athena class. Capable of hold twelve fighter squadrons or 144 fighters. This ship is fast, tough and brings a lot of fighters to the battle field to overwhelm enemy forces.
OLYMPUS CLASS DREADNAUGHT
The Olympus Class Dreadnaught is the hero ship class of The Dark Sphere Empire. These ships are designed to deliver large amounts of fire power and function as command and control vessels. They are also capable of building fighters and hold eight fighter squadrons or 96 fighters. These ships are well known for operating solo due to there ability to fight several ships at once.
HERA CLASS DREADNAUGHT
The Hera Class Dreadnaught is the hero class of the Terran Federation. Functioning mainly as a large scale bomber series ship but has the extensive armor and shielding of a Dreadnaught. This ship is meant to bombard enemies from extreme long range. During close range combat they require the assistance of escorts. They also hold the same point to point defense system of Poseidon class Cruisers.
ORION CLASS BATTLESHIP
The Orion Class Battleship is the hero ship of the NeoTerran Empire. This ship was built to clobber enemy vessels with high yield energy weapons and missile bombardments. Equip[ed with many warfare sweeps and holding two full fighter squadrons or 36 fighters. Orion's are known to lead many fleets as well as function as three vessel wolf packs.
DAMOCLES CLASS DREADNAUGHT
The Damocles class dreadnaught is the hero ship class of The Sorgalian Empire. Built to lay down devastation after devastation of high yield explosive energy weapons and conventional weapons. Packing an extensive array of anti-warfare sweeps, heavy shielding and armor. This class of ship is known as a predator series ship killer classification. Capable of assaulting several ships at once and holding four fighter squadrons or 48 fighters. Only the most experience warriors serve on them.
PRIMUS CLASS BATTLESHIP
The Primus Class Battleship is the hero ship of the Pilgrims Empire. This ship falls in the the predator series of vessels having a sleek profile designed for high maneuverability and packing a large array of triple salvo fire cannons and swarm-er missiles, anti-warfare sweeps and reactive armor plating. The Primus is known as a command and control ship, lone wolf attack vessel and a deadly three ship wolf pack.
These are all intended as playable faction ships. All classes are placed in order of strength weakest to strongest, except for the Faction ships as those are all tailored to there specific faction and depending on how they are used could over power one another based on tactics. All Ship names and or images are subject to change with or without notice as the game is developed.
NEXT GENERATION WARSHIPS
NEXT GENERATION WARSHIPS ARE EXCLUSIVE ITEMS***
These ships are special vessels and will be game AI controlled except for special edition game download's (when available). They will otherwise be exclusive multiplayer exclusive playable vessels.
These ships are special vessels and will be game AI controlled except for special edition game download's (when available). They will otherwise be exclusive multiplayer exclusive playable vessels.
Anteris Class Fighter
The Anteris Class Fighter is the next generation of superior space fighter. Designed as a replacement for the Artemis Class Fighter. This fighter is the first ship of its size to be warp capable and travel without a carrier. The Anteris is equipped with heavy weapons and shields and has an enhanced inertial dampening system, making its maneuverability unmatchable to any other.
Polemos Class Tactical Heavy Cruiser
The Polemos Class Tactical Heavy Cruiser represents the future of space warfare. Polemos vessels are equipped with enhanced drive, weapon and defensive systems as well as advanced reactive ablative armor. Each vessel also functions as a self contained carrier group; as they have many of the special systems of carriers and hold two full fighter squadrons. This tactical cruiser is also capable of three stage separation turning one ship in to three as well as an advanced anti-fighter defensive system.
Camulus Class Battleship
The Camulus Class Battleship is an extended mission and deep range offensive platform. Designed for long duration combat missions, equipped with an array of new systems and three full fighter squadrons. Capable of two stage separation splitting in to two vessels allowing the vessel to deploy a Heavy Cruiser weight class Carrier vessel located on the dorsal section of the ship. These ships are in limited supply as only a few have been able to be completed as of late. They are not intended to phase any previous class ships out but to augment the fleet.
decimator class dreadnaught
The Decimator class dreadnaught, the latest in space warfare technology has been culminated in this dreadnaught. Intended to be a stand alone offensive weapons platform, equipped with scaled down versions of the Zues "Trans-phasic Plasma Fusion Cannon." As well as an extensive array of other offensive and defensive weapons and other systems. Larger then a Tartarus class but not as big as the massive Zues. Decimators however are equipped with the heaviest and thickest armor making them slow and less maneuverable. But with the weapons systems that are installed most would say it is insane to take this vessel on alone or even head on.