Post by kelsik on Nov 24, 2008 17:35:03 GMT
Tau navy in its earliest days could only transport gunships to combat zones by only 2 ships. Explorers and merchents.
Second gen ships added 1 more official and one non official carrier of gunships.
Custodian ( official) Emmassary ( unofficial)
The addition of the emmessary to carry wardens is valuable but the emmesary as a combat ship suffers when configured to carry wardens.
Custodians are too costly to bring large amounts of gunships so another ship is needed to bridge this gap.
At this time Im constructing 2 concept ships to fullfil this role based on the emmassary hull.
Each ship will feature 3 grave hooks and a hanger bay large enough to hold str 4 fighter/bombers.
Hull 6
armour 5 all around
speed 10-20cm
turns 45
shields 2
weapons 3 p/f 3 s/f railguns 45 cm range
turrets 3
grav hooks 3
port hanger bay 2
starboard hanger bay 2
equiptment
prowdeflector armour 6 f
tracking system. 15 cm range for allied assistance.
Cost 180
Costs are still bieng debated, however I feel its about the right price for the package offered. still as its a new project cost overruns are par for the course.
Now to show you what ive got on the bench so far
The 2 smaller ships are still in the design stage and may change to thier armament and role. for now they are pegged as heavy destroyers
2 hit escorts.
Ive been busy as well with more escorts to fill out my fleet.
More ships are on my bench but these are what Id like to show you today. Im ultimatly looking to make a complete Tau navy that will include the logistacal support and repair facilities.
Second gen ships added 1 more official and one non official carrier of gunships.
Custodian ( official) Emmassary ( unofficial)
The addition of the emmessary to carry wardens is valuable but the emmesary as a combat ship suffers when configured to carry wardens.
Custodians are too costly to bring large amounts of gunships so another ship is needed to bridge this gap.
At this time Im constructing 2 concept ships to fullfil this role based on the emmassary hull.
Each ship will feature 3 grave hooks and a hanger bay large enough to hold str 4 fighter/bombers.
Hull 6
armour 5 all around
speed 10-20cm
turns 45
shields 2
weapons 3 p/f 3 s/f railguns 45 cm range
turrets 3
grav hooks 3
port hanger bay 2
starboard hanger bay 2
equiptment
prowdeflector armour 6 f
tracking system. 15 cm range for allied assistance.
Cost 180
Costs are still bieng debated, however I feel its about the right price for the package offered. still as its a new project cost overruns are par for the course.
Now to show you what ive got on the bench so far
The 2 smaller ships are still in the design stage and may change to thier armament and role. for now they are pegged as heavy destroyers
2 hit escorts.
Ive been busy as well with more escorts to fill out my fleet.
More ships are on my bench but these are what Id like to show you today. Im ultimatly looking to make a complete Tau navy that will include the logistacal support and repair facilities.
