Arquitens-class
The Arquitens is a compact command frigate used for convoy escort, patrol, fleet screening, and the direction of detached task groups.
General Information
| Model | Arquitens-class light cruiser |
|---|---|
| Category | Capital Ships |
| Classification | Frigate |
| Status | Active |
| Introduced | 10 BIA |
| Manufacturers | Kuat Drive Yards (KDY) — Manufacturer |
| Operators | Imperial Navy (IN) — Primary |
Specifications
Dimensions
Length
325 m
Width
102 m
Height
65 m
Personnel
Crew
100
Gunners
25
Passengers
100
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
1,200 metric tons
Consumables
3 months
Starfighter Capacity
3 starfighter berths
Shuttle Capacity
2 shuttle berths
Propulsion
Hyperdrive Rating
Class 2
Backup Hyperdrive
Class 12
Maximum Atmospheric Speed
750 km/h
Systems
Shielding
960 SBD
Hull
700 RU
Additional
Primary Role
Escort / patrol / command / light line combat
Megalight Rating
60 MGLT
Sensor Systems
Long-range sensors; targeting computers; communications array; navicomputer
Published Type
Arquitens-class light cruiser
Naval Classification
Frigate
Armament
4 ×
Twin Light Turbolaser Battery
Turbolaser
4 ×
Heavy Quad Laser Battery
Laser
4 ×
Missile Launcher — Missile or torpedo launchers
Missile
Description
A narrow armored hull combines efficient sublight engines, a class-two hyperdrive, turbolaser batteries, point-defense cannon, and a small flight facility. The elevated bridge provides broad visibility for formation control and close orbital operations. Arquitens frigates escort transports, reinforce customs patrols, screen heavier warships, and serve as flagships for formations too small to require a cruiser.
Origin: Mixed
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