The Arquitens-class Star Frigate, also classified as the Arquitens-class light cruiser, is a common ship design developed by the United Republic of Cyrannus during the Great Cyrannus War, and subsequently utilised by the Galactic Empire of Cyrannus and the New Cyrannian Republic in the decades since. The ship itself resembles a cross between the Venator-class Star Destroyer with the engines of a smaller Ambassador-class Corvette, bridging the gap between the more peaceful vessels designed prior to the Great Cyrannus War and the fearsome ships developed to wage war.
In the Imperial Starfleet, the Arquitens-class is often seen backing up larger Star Destroyers and can take and deal a lot of damage in a battle with its non-phasic shields and reactors as well as its many weapon emplacements. Though retired in the New Republic, the Arquitens-class is among the most common vessels in the Imperial arsenal and are deployed extensively by Imperial provinces such as Legatus Finduilica, where Star Destroyers are a rarity. Often deployed on border patrols, leading small task forces and to intercept those crossing borders, the ships are feared for their ambitious officers and impressive weaponry. Relatively agile the ship can match and keep up with most shuttles and can carry at least three ASP-fighters as part of its armament.
History
A Legatus Arquitens-class under attack by rebels in the Finduilica Sector.
Developed and produced during the Great Cyrannus War by the United Republic of Cyrannus to serve as an escort frigate, the Arquitens-class soon became a common sight in Republic fleet operations against the Confederacy of Allied Systems, often fighting alongside the far larger Venator-class Star Destroyer as both a fighter picket and an escort frigate. Seeing service throughout the conflict, the Arquitens-class would not be produced under the Galactic Empire of Cyrannus though would remain in the service of various Republic remnant factions prior to the formation of the New Cyrannian Republic in 03 NE. In the newly formed Republic Starfleet, the Arquitens-class fulfilled much the same role as it did during the war, though was joined by other ship designs such as the more heavily armed Ares-class Assault Frigate.
Republic Arquitens-class frigates were retired from active service upon the introduction of the Aether-class corvette, which, while smaller and less powerful, were considerably faster. However, within the Empire, Arquitens-class ships remain in active production, particularly in outlying regions such as Legatus Finduilica.
Specifications
An agile and resilient ship design, the Arquitens-class is easily identifiable as a hybrid between the mighty Star Destroyers of the URC and the New Republic and the diplomatic vessels used by Republic ambassadors, with a wedge-shaped hull and three massive engines. The bow of the vessel is somewhat similar to the Imperial Harrower-class Star Destroyer in that a pronounced split in the hull is present, in which starfighters can dock and refuel. The armament and shielding present on the Arquitens-class allows it to be used on most battlefields, both deep and space and over land where it can provide air support to land forces. The Arquitens-class can be constructed quickly, deployed easily and can support larger ships in a variety of instances, making it an essential addition to any armada.
Notable Ships
- Crimson Talon (under command of Lady Astrosia)
- New Dawn (under command of Lady Vertac Uiana)
- Peacemaker
- Persistence
- Provocateur (under command of captain Nanda Tessala)
- Republic Star
- Redemption
- Tedevium
- Tharen
- Yavaris
Gallery
Trivia
- Based on the ship of the same name in Star Wars.
Further Reading
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