Shipyard: Federation

The Federation has many types of ships in it's fleet, each with it's own purpose. Here are the breakdowns for each ship, vital stats and all.

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	With the rapid development of space flight, it was inevitable that sports (particularly racing) would come to fruition sooner rather than later. Power Sled Racing stood up to the challenge. A few intrepid hot-rodders noticed that one particular sled, the Viper, took very well to a bit of extra weight in the form of armor and armament. With a little engine tweaking, these modified Vipers, designated F-23, were selected by the Federation as the mainstay of their fighter wings. Requires: Naval Approval
Ship Stats: Speed: 525 Accel: 850 Turn: 80 Shields: 60/20 Armor: 30/0 Guns: 3 (max) Turrets: none Space: 21 tons Cargo: 5 tons Fuel: 3 jumps Length: 7m Mass: 10 tons Crew: 1 Cost: 100000 AI Type: 3 (Warship) Strength: 60 Deionize: 7 Max Ion.: 40 Buy Random: 95% Hire Random: 35%
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Notes: What is there to say? It's one of several Viper variants in the game, but it's still a rather weak ship. Avoid being surrounded, and you'll have no problem with them.

	Anaconda back to top
	The main problem with the Viper as a fighter craft is a complete lack of any form of explosive projectile. A new variant that has the 'long distance kill' capacity, based on the Viper chassis, has been the Federation's choice of Space Superiority Fighter ever since. Although this ship, named the Anaconda, suffers from a slightly slower acceleration and top speed than the Viper, its ability to destroy enemy fighters before that fighter can get within gun range more than compensates. Requires: Missile Weapons License, Naval Approval
Ship Stats: Speed: 450 Accel: 650 Turn: 70 Shields: 90/25 Armor: 45/0 Guns: 3 (max) Turrets: none Space: 33 tons Cargo: 10 tons Fuel: 3 jumps Length: 9m Mass: 15 tons Crew: 1 Cost: 150000 AI Type: 3 (Warship) Strength: 75 Deionize: 8 Max Ion.: 50 Buy Random: 95% Hire Random: 30%
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Notes: A bigger badder Viper, the Anaconda is a great Federation support ship. It is armed heavily enough that two or three will eliminate any slightly larger ships (such as a sloppy Starbridge pilot), but get gradually ineffective when it comes to heavier ships, especially Auroran ones with rail guns.

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	Every successful military force in history has relied on accurate intelligence for their success. So the Federation Navy has created the Scout Ship, capable of operating for long periods behind enemy lines without resupply so that if war does break out, they will be able to send these vessels far behind enemy lines to help with information gathering. High-ranking strategists believe that this vessel may well prove invaluable in enabling the Federation Navy to defeat any all-out assault by the Auroran Empire.
Ship Stats: Speed: 475 Accel: 600 Turn: 60 Shields: 250/25 Armor: 200/0 Guns: 5 (max) Turrets: 1 (max) Space: 46 tons Cargo: 25 tons Fuel: 10 jumps Length: 20m Mass: 75 tons Crew: 4 Cost: 400000 AI Type: 3 (Warship) Strength: 180 Deionize: 8 Max Ion.: 70 Buy Random: 95% Hire Random: 50%
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Notes: This ship excells at what it was designed for, and can be a threat in combat, if it is joined by other Federation ships.

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	The concept of a fast boat with more firepower than a fighter and more speed than a capital ship has been around for the last millennium. The latest incarnation of this ideal is the Federation Patrol Boat. Named for the patrol boats that guarded Australia and the Pacific islands during World War II and beyond, the patrol boat is packed with anti-fighter weaponry. It's often used as a picket ship in fleet duty, or in its primary role as a patrol vessel in the outer territories. Requires: Missile Weapons License, Naval Approval
Ship Stats: Speed: 400 Accel: 600 Turn: 55 Shields: 350/40 Armor: 300/0 Guns: 5 (max) Turrets: 2 (max) Space: 127 tons Cargo: 25 tons Fuel: 6 jumps Length: 35m Mass: 95 tons Crew: 10 Cost: 500000 AI Type: 3 (Warship) Strength: 250 Deionize: 8 Max Ion.: 90 Buy Random: 95% Hire Random: 25%
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Notes: The Patrol Boat is the heaviest of the Federation's fighters, with the exception of the RAGE Gunboat. It's a very powerful ship for it's size, and is quite powerful for it's role. While as a single ship it can be taken out easily, in packs of 3 (or supported by other fighter craft) the Patrol Boat can make quick work of enemies of the Federation.

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	In an attempt to combat the Abomination and the Striker, Federation Scientists have developed the Reactive Armor General Equipment (RAGE) Gunboat. The hyperbolic 'General Equipment' refers to the fact that the Gunboat mounts Auroran FPC technology, and stolen Polaris wraithii material. The reactive armor plating is nearly impenetrable to lesser weapons, and the ship has outstanding speed and maneuverability for a vessel its size. Only time will tell if it is enough to stand up to the might of the Aurora, or the technology of the Polaris. Requires: Heavy Weapons License, Missile Weapons License, Naval Approval
Ship Stats: Speed: 425 Accel: 575 Turn: 45 Shields: 500/12 Armor: 400/2 Guns: 5 (max) Turrets: 2 (max) Space: 130 tons Cargo: 20 tons Fuel: 5 jumps Length: 23m Mass: 150 tons Crew: 4 Cost: 2500000 AI Type: 4 (Interceptor) Strength: 450 Deionize: 35 Max Ion.: 300 Buy Random: 90% Hire Random: 25%
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Notes: With some rather intense firepower, this ship is a terror in it's field. Capable of taking on much larger ships (especially when in packs), you should hope that you don't have to face one of these down.

	Destroyer back to top
	The Federation Destroyer was developed to cope with the defense of an ever-changing frontier. Capable of quickly responding to an incursion and equipped with versatile weapons to meet a wide range of foes, the E-41 was dubbed the 'guard-dog' of the Federation. Effective as a peace-keeper during the time of expansion, the E-41 is now nearly obsolete as a primary weapons platform. Requires: Heavy Weapons License, Missile Weapons License, Protective Technologies License, Capital Ships License, Naval Approval, Requires you to register EV Nova
Ship Stats: Speed: 190 Accel: 260 Turn: 30 Shields: 800/40 Armor: 750/0 Guns: 4 (max) Turrets: 4 (max) Space: 185 tons Cargo: 50 tons Fuel: 3 jumps Length: 150m Mass: 800 tons Crew: 50 Cost: 2000000 AI Type: 3 (Warship) Strength: 325 Deionize: 10 Max Ion.: 175 Buy Random: 80% Hire Random: 20%
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Notes: A competent capital ship, the Destroyer is, much like every other ship, deadlier when travelling in packs. The Heavy Missile variants are the worst to fight, as their Hellhound Missiles can be rather devestating, especially when followed up with a few Patrol Boats.

	Carrier back to top
	The biggest war machine in Federation space, the Federation Carrier houses squadrons of fighters and can hold its own without its formidable escort. Capable of long-range tactical power projection, the E-60 is effectively a mobile base, and is often used by Admirals and Commodores as a safe vantage point to gauge the ebb and flow of space battles. It mounts heavy laser batteries along its top flight deck. Requires: Heavy Weapons License, Missile Weapons License, Fighter Bay License, Protective Technologies License, Capital Ships License, Naval Approval, Requires you to register EV Nova
Ship Stats: Speed: 130 Accel: 150 Turn: 20 Shields: 1400/50 Armor: 1000/0 Guns: 6 (max) Turrets: 4 (max) Space: 463 tons Cargo: 100 tons Fuel: 5 jumps Length: 500m Mass: 2000 tons Crew: 200 Cost: 12000000 AI Type: 3 (Warship) Strength: 500 Deionize: 15 Max Ion.: 300 Buy Random: 60% Hire Random: 15%
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Notes: Don't pick a fight with it unless you know what you are doing.