KARS Keilber - Keilber-Class Light Cruiser [General characteristics] Dimensions: 350 meters long, 100 meters wide, 50 meters tall. Offense: Anti-capital ship specialization Instead of raw, planet-shattering power, the Keilber's weaponry will be fine-tuned for a surgical approach that can disable or destroy even heavily armored targets. Phased-Lance Batteries: The 13 prow lances fire highly focused, phased-energy beams. These beams are designed not just to punch through armor, but to bypass redundant shield layers and disrupt internal systems. The concentration of energy is specifically tailored to cause critical systems such as reactors, weapon cores, and primary shield generators, to overload and fail spectacularly, even if a vessel's hull remains largely intact. - 14 smaller plasma batteries: destroying enemy vehicles, disabling targets, or causing heavy damage to armor and obstacles. These weapons fire superheated plasma often in the form of balls, bolts, or explosive blasts that deliver thermal damage upon impact. They can be used in various roles, from anti-armor and demolition to ship-to-ship combat, and are often portrayed as superior to projectile weapons, though they can have issues with control and power consumption. Broadside Magnetic Torpedoes: The macrocannons are replaced with broadside magnetic torpedo launchers. These torpedoes are slower than kinetic penetrators but pack a far more potent punch. They are also capable of "clinging" to a target's hull with powerful magnetic fields and delivering a concentrated, high-yield warhead directly against a single point. This circumvents the effectiveness of broadside shields and exploits weak points in a capital ship's armor. Electronic Suppression Missiles: The missile tubes carry a payload of EMP and electronic warfare missiles. These are not designed for direct damage but for disrupting the enemy's automated systems, shields, and communications. Fired as a swarm, they can cause massive system interference, allowing the Keilber's other weapons to strike a temporarily "blinded" and defenseless target. Defense: Tactical superiority The Keilber's defenses and maneuverability are enhanced to protect it while it engages much larger and more dangerous vessels. Adaptive Deflector Shield: The shield system remains forward-focused for frontal assaults but is made more adaptive to shift power in response to threats. An enemy ship's full broadside will still be dangerous, but the shield can instantly strengthen the point of impact, absorbing the initial volley and buying precious time for the Keilber to reposition. Sensor Ghosting and Jamming: The electronic warfare suite is significantly upgraded to make the Keilber a master of deception. It can project false sensor readings to misdirect enemy targeting systems, make it appear to be in multiple locations at once, or mask its approach completely. This allows it to get into optimal firing position undetected. "Hard-Cloak" Emitter: A short-duration, high-power cloak emitter can briefly render the Keilber completely undetectable to sensors, allowing it to escape a dangerous situation or reposition for a new attack run. This cloak consumes significant energy and can only be used sparingly. Command and systems: Surgical precision The vessel's internal systems are re-engineered to support a more surgical, anti-capital ship combat doctrine. Targeting AI: . This system is specialized for analyzing capital ships, identifying weak points, redundant systems, and areas of high tactical importance. This allows the Keilber's weapons to deliver precise, debilitating blows to critical systems rather than just random damage. Enhanced Navigator Sanctum: The navigator's chamber is upgraded with a fail-safe Warp jump module. This does not grant the vessel the ability to make micro-jumps in combat, but it can allow for an instantaneous, short-range retreat, allowing the Keilber to escape a failed ambush or a battle turning against it. Automated Systems: The Keilber's reliance on automated systems is a key asset. The upgraded AI handles all targeting, countermeasures, and power management, allowing the minimal crew to focus on strategic oversight. This makes the ship incredibly fast and responsive, capable of executing complex maneuvers and tactical decisions in a fraction of a second.
