Idris Class Corvette
Builder: Aegis Dynamics
Crew (max): 10
Mass (empty): 138,000 kg
Length: 140 meters
Focus: Corvette
The Idris-class corvette is the premiere entry-level capital ship for both the civilian market and the UEE military. Idris’ are used by long-range explorers who plan to be as many as two dozen jumps from a refueling station and as armored merchantmen by concerns needing to move goods through pirate territory. The high pricetag keeps the Idris out of range of anyone usually operating Freelancers or Starfarers, and actually makes them something of a target for higher caliber pirates, who presume that anyone who owns one has something worth protecting.
Anything but the stock Idris is ultimately a tough nut to crack for attackers, though: extremely customizable and dotted with turrets, they also ship with numerous empty missile hardpoints and room for an expansive fixed-forward armament. Make sure you can afford to properly outfit an Idris once you’ve purchased it … if you can, you will wind up with one of the best-equipped ships available on the open market.
The UEE operates Idris-class ships extensively, in two variants. Because of the ship’s command systems, the crews are drawn from the ranks of the elite UEE fighter pilot core. Though it may not be as glamourous as a Hornet or a Gladiator, the Idris is a powerhouse of a ship.
A mark two “peacekeeper” variant was developed for the UEE patrol services. The Idris-P strips the standard ship’s ship-to-ship gun and spinal mount in favor of additional cargo capacity and superior speed. Aftermarket kits, initially produced for the UEE government seeking an improved patrol/protection plan, are available to militarize the Peacekeeper versions.
The Idris has room to dock two single-seat fighters: Aurora, 300i or Hornet-level.
Upgrade Capacity: 20
Cargo Capacity: 100 tonnes (Idris-P, 120 ton)
Engine-
Thrusters: 8 x TR4, 8 x TR3
Hardpoints (Idris)-
6 x Class 5: Behring M3C ASA Turrets
1 x Class 6: Behring M5C STS Turret
1 x Class 6: A&R Plowshare Anti-Ship Missile Launcher (ASML)
1 x Class 8: Klaus & Werner Zestroyer Spinal Mount Rail Gun
Hardpoints (Idris Peacekeeper)-
7 x Class 5: Behring M3C ASA Turrets
1 x Class 6: Behring M5C STS Turret
