ST-15 Bomber Frigate

The ST-15 frigates are designed for covert ship-to-surface munitions delivery, utilizing electronic warfare to conceal themselves and ensure their payload reaches the target. In most cases the first--and only--warning the unsuspecting populace below gets is when the bombs start hitting their colony hub. ICC news networks claim these ships have been responsible for countless unprovoked attacks on civilian targets over the years, but they can never offer any convincing proof... because no-one ever sees them coming.

Specs:

• Rank: Ensign
  
• Badges: None
  
• Requirements:
  1. 0 Resources
     
  2. 0 Technology
     
  3. METALS
• Primary Systems:

  1 FTL "Tachyon Drive"
  

  2 Engine "Human"
  

  4 Electronic Warfare
  

  5 Armor
  

  1 Auxillary Reactors

• Weapon Systems:

  4 standard Beams
  

  2 Bombs

ST-16 Interceptor Frigate

The ST-16 Interceptors focus on speed and firepower, as they are intended to engage and destroy light attack craft before they can inflict crippling damage on the main battleships of the fleet. Though outwardly disdainful of the dinky little ships and their crews, UGTO dreadnought captains always rest a little easier knowing that the Interceptors have them covered.

Specs:

• Rank: Midshipman
  
• Badges: None
  
• Requirements:
  1. 0 Resources
     
  2. 0 Technology
     
  3. METALS
• Primary Systems:

  1 FTL "Tachyon Drive"
  

  2 Engine "Human"
  

  6 Armor
  

  1 Faction Special
  

  1 Auxillary Reactors

• Weapon Systems:

  1 standard Beams
  

  4 Standard Cannons
  

  2 Heavy Cannons

ST-17 Minelayer Frigate

ST-17 Minelayers are highly utilitarian little ships, capable of both deploying a substantial mine payload and using their own electronic warfare and beam armament to keep the shipping lanes clear of enemy minefields. Unfortunately, the new-model EMP mines introduced a few years ago suffered from a design flaw and would detonate in their magazines if an enemy warship so much as sneezed at them. Though the design flaw has long since been corrected, minelayer frigates still have a reputation for being deathtraps.

Specs:

• Rank: 2nd Lieutenant
  
• Badges: None
  
• Requirements:
  1. 0 Resources
     
  2. 0 Technology
     
  3. METALS
• Primary Systems:

  1 FTL "Tachyon Drive"
  

  2 Engine "Human"
  

  3 Electronic Warfare
  

  6 Armor
  

  1 Auxillary Reactors

• Weapon Systems:

  6 standard Beams
  

  2 Mines

ST-18 Harrier Frigate

Harrier Frigates are equiped with a payload of small but powerful long-range missiles and enough electronic countermeasures to hide them from the enemy even while they attack. This particular combination allows them to destroy unprotected dreadnoughts with near impunity. Many an ICC admiral has cursed these deadly little ships with his last breath. Unfortunately they have only a modest close-range armament, so Harrier captains are always checking over their shoulder for enemy attack ships.

Specs:

• Rank: 1st Lieutenant
  
• Badges: None
  
• Requirements:
  1. 0 Resources
     
  2. 0 Technology
     
  3. METALS
• Primary Systems:

  1 FTL "Tachyon Drive"
  

  2 Engine "Human"
  

  3 Electronic Warfare
  

  6 Armor
  

  1 Auxillary Reactors

• Weapon Systems:

  3 standard Beams
  

  2 Standard Cannons
  

  4 Tier 1 missiles

ST-19 Defense Frigate

The ST-19 is a versatile support ship that is often found backing up UGTO battle squadrons. Its extensive array of counter-countermeasures allow it to maintain electronic warfare superiority, while its substantial point-defense armament enables it to protect the fleet from fighter or missile attacks. Between these two capabilities, it is a highly effective counter to the light missile ships that are increasingly being deployed against UGTO dreadnoughts.

Specs:

• Rank: Ensign
  
• Badges: None
  
• Requirements:
  1. 0 Resources
     
  2. 0 Technology
     
  3. METALS
• Primary Systems:

  1 FTL "Tachyon Drive"
  

  2 Engine "Human"
  

  5 Electronic Warfare
  

  6 Armor
  

  1 Auxillary Reactors

• Weapon Systems:

  8 standard Beams
  

  1 Standard Cannons