American Republic (AmRep) Fleet

Miniatures from Brigade Models

Continuing my efforts to stat up new ships for Full Thrust, today I've got some of the American Republic ships from Brigade Models.  I like to use them in the Tuffleyverse as a deep-frontier "pocket empire" established by descendents of US citizens who fled the "British reconquest" of North America that eventually formed the NAC.  Depending on your point of view, they can be either the last true US patriots looking for a rematch after their loss in the 2nd Civil War, or embittered cranks trying to turn the clock back to a time before the Great Reunification of the Commonwealth.  They also work nicely as NAC fleet variants (perhaps the product of a colonial shipyard) or something more generic. 

No matter what you use them as, they've built quite a fleet, some of which are statted out below.  I've fitted them out with most ships carrying pulse torpedoes as primary weapons, with secondary beam mounts and some ER missile racks on specialist designs.  Thrust ratings are on the high end of average overall, and defenses are fairly middle-of-the-road.  The long potential range of pulse torps lets them play a bit of a sniping game even with their smaller ships, and most battles will open with several volleys of torps at key targets from standoff ranges, backed up by long range beam sniping and missile salvos.

Oldendorf-class Torpedo Destroyer

Destroyers form the backbone of most AmRep escort and strike groups, where their powerful drive systems and versatile weapon suites let them handle a wide variety of combat missions.  Like most Republic warships, they have very limited non-combat functions, with short logistical "legs" and rather cramped and uncomfortable crew accommodations despite having a minimalist personnel compliment.  The Oldendorf variant carries a powerful pulse torpedo launcher as its primary weapon, backed up by a light beam emitter fit.

Harris-class Missile Destroyer

Proudlock-class Light Cruiser

TMF 44
NPV 149 / CPV 124
Armor 1
Hull 11 (3/3/3/2) - 3 crew units, one every 4th box
Thrust 6
FTL
2 Fire Controls
2 PDS
2 Pulse Torpedoes (F/FS, F/FP)
1 Class 1 Beam Battery (All Arcs)

Smallest of the AmRep cruiser classes, the Proudlock is built around its twin pulse torpedo launchers.  These do give it great potential firepower, but their bulk and energy consumption also limit its ability to carry a solid secondary weapons fit.  The class is most often found leading squadrons of destroyers and corvettes, acting as the glorified heavy destroyer it most closely resembles.

Baltimore-class Light Cruiser

TMF 54
NPV 178 / CPV  153
Armor 1
Hull 15 (4/4/4/3) - 3 crew units, one every 5th box
Thrust 6
FTL
1 Screen Generator
2 Fire Controls
3 PDS
4 Class 2 Beam Batteries (2 x F/FS/AS, 2 x F/FP/AP)
1 Class 1 Beam Battery (All Arcs)

One of the few cruiser hulls in the AmRep fleet that doesn't use pulse torpedoes as primary weapons, the Baltimore is something of an anomaly.  This is due to her screen generator, which is of an unusual new design that unfortunately projects interference on a part of the spectrum that prevents the proper formation of the energy packets that make up a pulse torpedo.  It was initially hoped that the new screen would provide a defensive benefit against incoming torpedoes, but extensive field testing has failed to show this to be the case, leaving the class with an oddball weapons fit that many AmRep commanders struggle to employ well.

Oriskany-class Attack Carrier

TMF 197
NPV 680 + fighters / CPV 765 + fighters
Armor 1
Hull 50 (13/13/12/12) - 10 crew units, one every 5th box
Thrust  4
FTL
1 Screen Generator
6 Hanger Bays
2 Fire Controls
1 ADFC
6 PDS
2 Pulse Torpedoes (F/FS, F/FP)
1 Class 2 Beam Battery (F/FS/FP)
1 Class 1 Beam Battery (All Arcs)

Largest of the AmRep carrier hulls, the huge Oriskany class is generally found as either the core of a strike battlegroup or operating in support of other "supercapital" designs.

Although primarily a fighter platform, the Oriskany does mount a pair of pulse torpedo launchers that allow her to add some weight to the fleet's overall volley strength.  She also carries an extensive area defense array capable of shredding incoming fighters and missile strikes, backed up with screen generators and a sturdy hull that let her continue fighter operations even while under fire.

Newman-class Superdreadnought
TMF 232
NPV 730 / CPV 1036
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Armor 1
Hull 80 (20/20/20/20) - 12 crew units, one every 7th box

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The huge Newman-class dreadnoughts are the largest ships produced by the AmRep shipyards, and represent a major naval asset.  They are invariably found with multiple escort ships, often in the company of other capital or supercapital hulls, especially carriers.

A Newman's offensive capability is potent, revolving around long-ranged beam and torpedo weaponry covering her prow in a lethal web of fire.  Her flanks and rear are much less well-armed though, leading her to try to keep enemies at a distance to avoid being outflanked.  Defensively, she sports screens, a powerful area defense array, and a heavily compartmentalized and reinforced hull, making her easily the toughest class in the fleet.