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Like the NAC, the FSE Fleet is also a carrier navy. Unlike the NAC however, the FSE does use its dreadnoughts and battleships as independent striking forces (NAC battlewagons rarely operate without carriers). FSE ships are also designed for close-range fighting- their dreadnoughts and battleships all carry pulse torpedoes, as do many cruisers and destroyers. This has put their ships at a disadvantage in engagements against opponents with long-range weaponry, but has given them reasonable success against the Kra'Vak, since the FSE's pulse torpedoes can penetrate Kra'vak armor with ease.
Major Warship Classes of the FSE
Jeanne D'Arc Class CVA
Mass: 100
Damage Points: 50
Thrust: 2
Screens: Level-2
Weapons: 4 PDAF
5 Fighter Groups
2 'A' Battery (3-Arc)
2 'B' Battery (3-Arc)
Point Value: 706
Bologna Class CVL
Mass: 76
Damage Points: 38
Thrust: 2
Screens: Level-2
Weapons: 4 PDAF
4 Fighter Groups
2 'B' Battery (3-Arc)
Point Value: 540
Foch Class BD
Mass: 100
Damage Points: 50
Thrust: 2
Screens: Level-3
Weapons: Fighter Group
2 Pulse Torpedo Tubes (F)
6 'A' Battery (3-Arc)
7 PDAF
Point Value: 724
Bonaparte Class BD
Mass: 74
Damage Points: 37
Thrust: 4
Screens: Level-2
Weapons: 6 PDAF
2 Pulse Torpedo Tubes (F)
5 'A' Battery (3-Arc)
Point Value: 681
Roma Class BB
Mass: 54
Damage Points: 27
Thrust: 4
Screens: Level-2
Weapons: 4 PDAF
Pulse Torpedo Tube (F)
4 'A' Battery (3-Arc)
Point Value: 507
Ypres Class BC
Mass: 44
Damage Points: 22
Thrust: 4
Screens: Level-2
Weapons: 4 PDAF
4 'A' Battery (3-Arc)
Point Value: 422
Jerez Class CA
Mass: 36
Damage Points: 18
Thrust: 4
Screens: Level-1
Weapons: 4 'A' Battery (3-Arc)
3 PDAF
Point Value: 266
Vittorio Veneto (Jerez MOD) Class CA
Mass: 36
Damage Points: 18
Thrust: 4
Screens: Level-1
Weapons: 3 PDAF
Pulse Torpedo Tube (F)
2 'A' Battery (3-Arc)
'C' Battery (3-Arc)
Point Value: 260
Milan Class CE
Mass: 28
Damage Points: 14
Thrust: 4
Screens: Level-1
Weapons: 2 PDAF
ADAF
2 'A' Battery (3-Arc)
Point Value: 207
Affontadore Class CL
Mass: 24
Damage Points: 12
Thrust: 6
Screens: Level-1
Weapons: 2 PDAF
'A' Battery (3-Arc)
2 'B' Battery (3-Arc)
Point Value: 194
Suffren Class CL
Mass: 22
Damage Points: 11
Thrust: 6
Screens: Level-1
Weapons: 2 PDAF
2 'A' Battery (3-Arc)
Point Value: 189
Audace (San Miguel II) Class DD
Mass: 16
Damage Points: 8
Thrust: 6
Screens: None
Weapons: 2 PDAF
2 'A' Battery (3-Arc)
Point Value: 104
Cassard Class DDAA
Mass: 14
Damage Points: 7
Thrust: 6
Screens: None
Weapons: PDAF
ADAF
3 'C' Battery (3-Arc)
Point Value: 91
San Miguel Class DD
Mass: 14
Damage Points: 7
Thrust: 6
Screens: None
Weapons: 2 PDAF
2 'B' Battery (3-Arc)
'C' Battery (3-Arc)
Point Value: 92
Lupo Class FFAA
Mass: 12
Damage Points: 6
Thrust: 6
Screens: None
Weapons: PDAF
ADAF
2 'C' Battery (3-Arc)
Point Value: 77
Ibiza Class FF
Mass: 10
Damage Points: 5
Thrust: 6
Screens: None
Weapons: 2 PDAF
'C' Battery (3-Arc)
'B' Battery (3-Arc)
Point Value: 65
Athena Class FFL
Mass: 6
Damage Points: 3
Thrust: 8
Screens: None
Weapons: PDAF
2 'C' Battery (3-Arc)
Point Value: 43
These are the main types of vessel deployed by the FSE. Although there are other classes in existence, many of these are older designs, and have been put in reserve or assigned to training duty. Please note that the FSE fleet is also divided into two main units- one is assigned to support the Colonial Legion while the other is divided among the various colonies to "show the flag". This is largely a response to the seperatist movements of the 2130's and 60's- the FSE's confidence in its ability to administer its colonies was badly shaken by these incidents, and they believe that a permanent military presence will restore the people's confidence in their government. Only time will tell if this will be a successful strategy.
If you have any further intelligence to add to this database, please contact the commmander of the 31st OS, Rear Admiral James Moore