OUDF - Oceanic Union Defence Force
The Oceanic Union Defence Force Navy and
Oceanic Union Patrol Fleet

The Spacefaring military arm of the Oceanic Union is divided into two separate organizations, the OUDF Navy (OUDFN) and the much larger OU Patrol Fleet (OUPF). The former is a purely military organization, whose ship names are prefixed by OUDFS (usually pronounced 'Odd Fuss'), the latter a paramilitary organization whose ships names are prefixed by OUPS (pronounced "Oops"). In times of crisis, many OUPF ships serve alongside their purely-military cousins, and there seems to be little difference in practice. Due to practical experience in anti-piracy duties and exploration in disputed territory, the OUPF ships often have better gunnery skills, despite having somewhat less military training. OUDFN ships are often painted in individualistic colour schemes, often aboriginal, maori, abstract or Polynesian motifs using earth colours. OUPS ships are a basic medium blue, sometimes with an abstract design, often not.

This page is an update of the original OUDF pages still available <here>. The format has changed and the SSDs have been updated to be in more of a Fleet Book format.  Point values have been tweeked a bit to make them more consistant

Pictures of painted OUDF miniatures from GZG are courtesy of 'goblinpaladin' and you can seem more of them on his blog

History and Organization
The History of the OUDF's activities in space is shrouded in some mystery. Various sources contradict each other, and it is official policy of the OUDF to say little to clear up the confusion. Some sources put the beginnings of the OUDFN as far back as the original Gilderstein Foundation experiments, others state that the OUDF was the last of the minor powers to enter space, behind the Indonesian Commonwealth and LLAR.

What is certain is that by the 2180s, the Oceanic Union has claimed vast numbers of mainly M-class star systems, and has placed navigation and communications buoys on them. These systems are for the most part completely valueless, no other power has bothered to claim them. Should the OU find anything of value, it has often found the system taken from it by force majeure. However, the OU has reasonably good diplomatic relations with all the major powers, and is adept at playing them off against each other. It is also expert at asymmetrical warfare - OU raiders are Vandals par excellence, able to strike in unexpected places, cause vast monetary damage, and withdraw with few casualties on either side. Many nations and even some of the larger organizations have taken OU territory and kept it: but none have profited thereby, and usually they are all too glad to give it back. The OU provides a valuable service to all spacefaring nations, providing navigational beacons, keeping down piracy, providing search-and-rescue services, and its large patrol fleet's regular visits both in and out of OU space are often the only lifeline some of the smaller scientific and industrial colonies have to the rest of humanity.

Ship Design Doctrine
The bulk of OUDF ships in the 2180s have been built relatively recently, in the very ambitious Basic Operational Refit Of Navy (BORON) programme. This unique design philosophy emphasizes ease of construction of a few basic designs, each capable of being fitted with interchangeable modules. A nearly unarmed patrol ship may thus be converted to a fully capable heavy destroyer, a light cargo vessel, a commando raider, or even a fleet escort in a matter of weeks. This has meant that the very large OUPF is composed mainly of one basic design, cheap to operate and very reliable. In times of crisis, many of these vessels would be given military modules, and take their place as escorts in the battle line. Many of the OUDF Navy's ships are non-BORON designs though, often based on NAC designs, and are optimized for either long-range firepower with powerful beams and missiles, or really close action using massed scatterpack launchers.

BORON ships are noted for their toughness, but are considered somewhat under-armed compared with the ships of most other navies. Due to the limitations of modular weaponry, they are unable to use the heavier beams and still retain their advantages of cheapness and reliability. This does however fit in well with OUDF doctrine, which emphasizes a long-range strike, followed by rapidly closing to 'decisive range' where the smaller beams firepower is greatly increased.

OUDF Modules
The core of the BORON program is the module.  Each module containts 8 mass of weapons or systems and they can be mounted on ships as needed depending on the situation and role. 

Standard Module Quite commonly fitted to escort carriers, but also sometimes on others when operating against missile-using enemy. Cost: 24 NPV/CPV Crew: 2 Officers, 6 Ratings: 2 Officers, 6 Ratings 2 Class 2 Batteries, 2 Class 1 Batteries, 2 Point Defence Systemss	Gunpack Module The most usual module for Cruisers. Cost: 24 NPV/CPV  Crew: 3 Officers, 5 Ratings 3 Class 2 Batteries, 1 Class 1 Battery, 1 Point Defence System	Missile Module Used mainly by escort ships to support carriers with additional missile fire. Cost: 24 NPV/CPV Crew : 2 Officers, 6 Ratings 1 Class 2 Battery, 1 Extended Range Salvo Missile Rack, 1 Point Defence System. Other versions exist replacing the ER-SMR with either 2 MT racks or a single MR-SMR, plus a Class 1 Battery.
Defence Module At least one, and often several, ships in a fleet will be equipped with this module. This is also a popular module to put on Escort Carriers. Cost: 26 NPV/CPV Crew: 4 Officers, 4 Ratings 2 Class 1 Batteries, 4 Point Defence Systems, 1 Area Defence Fire Control System.	Torpedo Module Produced as an interim measure until Spider class vessels were available.. Cost: 25 NPV/CPV Crew: 3 Officers, 5 Ratings 1 Class 2 Battery, 1 Pulse Torpedo Tube, 1 Fire Control System, 1 Point Defence System	Raider Module Standard light attack transport. Cost: 12 NPV   6 CPV Crew: 2 Officers, 6 Ratings 1 Point Defence System, 1 Hanger containing space for 10-tonne, or 1 20-tonne landing craft, 40 tonnes troop accommodation.
Survey Module Hanger space for a variety of probes, landers and buoys. Accommodation space for lab instruments, sensors, and exploration teams. Can be easily re-configured into a Raider Module. Cost: 12 NPV   6 CPV Crew: 5 Officers, 3 Ratings 1 Point Defence System,	Diplomatic Transport (VIP) Module Extensive and luxurious accommodations for VIPs, a very popular export model. Cost: 12 NPV/CPV CrewCrew: 6 Officers, 2 Ratings 1 Point Defence System, 1 Class 2 Battery.	Secure Transport Module It is suspected that several VIP modules sold for export have been converted to this configuration for use by Pirates and Smugglers. In OU service, it is used for high-value cargo, or for transport in insecure areas. Cost: 12 NPV/CPV Crew: 2 Officers, 6 Ratings 1 Point Defence System, 1 Class 2 Battery. 40 Tonnes cargo space.
Cargo Module Cost: 0 NPV/CPV Crew: 1 Officer, 7 Ratings 80 Tonnes cargo space	Research Module Cost: 0 NPV/CPV Crew: 8 Officers Fitted with a variety of sensors and scientific analysis equipment.

 

Snake class HEAVY FRIGATE FT-904 TMF: 24 NPV: 79 / CPV: 61   Technical Specifications Classification : Frigate Displacement : 2400 Tonnes [MASS Factor 24] Hull Type : Average [Hull Integrity 7] Crew : 5 Officers, 19 Ratings Armament : 1 Class 2, 2 Class 1 Batteries Defences : 1 Point Defence System, Grade 1 Armour Sensor Suite : Standard sensors, 1 Fire Control System Drive Systems : Main Drive rating 7, FTL (Jump) Drive Service Details First entered service : 2175 Currently in OU service : 22 Lost in action : 7 Decommissioned/scrapped : 9 Relegated to reserve fleet : 2 Sold to other forces : 2 Under construction : 13 Procurement cost : 790 MUcr
The Snake class was designed to meet an OUDF specification for a very fast, heavily armed Frigate, capable of out-running anything it couldn't out-fight, and out-fighting anything it couldn't out-run. Lee-Lu shipyards proposed solution was based on grafting the drives of their standard River/Freemantle class Patrol Vessel onto a purpose-built hull only half the size. Although highly successful due to its use of standard components, it is the least popular of all the BORON designs, due to cramped (by OU standards) accommodation.
Spider class TORPEDO BOAT FT-904 TMF: 24 NPV: 79 / CPV: 61     Technical Specifications Classification : Frigate Displacement : 2400 Tonnes [MASS Factor 24] Hull Type : Average [Hull Integrity 7] Crew : 4 Officers, 20 Ratings Armament : 1 Pulse Torpedo Tube Defences : 1 Point Defence System, Grade 1 Armour Sensor Suite : Standard sensors,1 Fire Control System Drive Systems : Main Drive rating 7, FTL (Jump) Drive Service Details First entered service : 2179 Currently in OU service : 12 Lost in action : 3 Decommissioned/scrapped : 1 Relegated to reserve fleet : 2 Sold to other forces : 0 Under construction : 14 Procurement cost : 790 MUcr
The Spider class , although externally indistinguishable from its predecessor, the Snake class, is actually a new design. Lessons learnt from the Snake class were incorporated into it, and the armament was completely revised. The Spider class is designed specifically to attack the most heavily screened enemies, and operates in packs. Popularly known as the "Banzai Boats".
Freemantle class PATROL VESSEL
FT-905 TMF: 32 NPV: 99 / CPV: 77   Technical Specifications Classification : Destroyer Displacement : 3200 Tonnes [MASS Factor 32] Hull Type : Very Strong [Hull Integrity 16] Crew : 5 Officers, 27 Ratings Armament : 1 Class 1 Battery Defences : Grade 2 Armour Sensor Suite : Standard sensors, 1 Fire Control System Drive Systems : Main Drive rating 5, FTL (Jump) Drive Service Details First entered service : 2163 Currently in OU service : 0 Lost in action : 27 Decommissioned/scrapped : 21 Relegated to reserve fleet : 142 Sold to other forces : 33 Under construction : 24 Procurement cost : 990 MUcr
The Freemantle Class was the first of the BORON designs, and has been the subject of numerous minor changes to improve its performance since the first one was laid down in 2162. Unlike all other modular designs, only the original Freemantle class is capable of operating without a payload module being fitted. The Jump drive has significant excess capacity, and is operated in a de-tuned mode to conserve reliability and increase range. Freemantle class patrol vessels are capable of taking on all but the most heavily armed pirates or smugglers, but are primarily patrol, police and customs vessels, with no significant military capability. This has proved a very popular design in both para-military and tio a lesser extent, commercial service, with significant numbers being produced for export.
River class DESTROYER FT-905 TMF: 40 NPV: 107 + module  CPV: 83 + module   Technical Specifications Classification : Destroyer Displacement : 4000 Tonnes [MASS Factor 40] including payload module Hull Type : Strong [Hull Integrity 16] Crew : 5 Officers, 27 Ratings + Module Crew Armament : 1 Class 1 Battery ( + module) Defences : Grade 2 Armour (+ module ) Sensor Suite : Standard sensors, 1 Fire Control System (+ module) Drive Systems : Main Drive rating 4, FTL (Jump) Drive  Service Details First entered service : 2163 Currently in OU service : 45 Lost in action : 0 Decommissioned/scrapped : 0 Relegated to reserve fleet : 33 Sold to other forces : 0 Under construction : 0 Procurement cost : 990 MUcr + Payload Module 80-340 MUcr
The Freemantle Class when fitted with a payload module is known as the River class. The base design's FTL over-capacity is easily able to cope with the additional 25% mass, though the manouvre drive is of necessity constrained to operate at slower speeds. Hull integrity suffers somewhat too, the additional mass contributing nothing to the overall ship's strength. Most River class ships of the OUPF are fitted with either cargo, survey, or research payload modules, though sometimes a Gunpack is fitted as a nasty surprise for Pirates. The River class are indeed "maids of all work" for the OUDFN, acting in the roles of light cruiser, escort cruiser, destroyer and attack transport with equal facility.
OUPS Guadalcanal Fitted out for battle as a Gunpack destroyer OUPS Fly In her most common role as armed light transport OUPS Sepik Fitted out as a recon/raider for special missions OUDFS Yarra In the common Fleet Escort configuration
Numbat class LIGHT CRUISER FT-906 TMF: 63 NPV: 184 + module  CPV: 161 + module   Technical Specifications Classification : Light Cruiser Displacement : 6200 Tonnes [MASS Factor 62] including payload module Hull Type : Average [Hull Integrity 19] Crew : 8 Officers, 46 Ratings + Module Crew Armament : 1 Class 2 Battery, 1 Class 1 Battery ( + module) Defences : Grade 2 Armour, 1 Point Defence System, Level 1 Screens (+ module ) Sensor Suite : Standard sensors,2 Fire Control Systems (+ module) Drive Systems : Main Drive rating 4, FTL (Jump) Drive  Service Details First entered service : 2170 Currently in OU service : 17 Lost in action : 4 Decommissioned/scrapped : 4 Relegated to reserve fleet : 2 Sold to other forces : 8 Under construction : 2 Procurement cost : 1730 MUcr + Payload Module 80-340 MUcr
The Numbat class is a further development of the River/Freemantles. A new, more powerful manouevre drive was fitted to a slightly expanded River hull. The Numbats never did reach their design acceleration, and this failure led to the development of the Snake/Spiders, where the Freemantle's proven original drive was used on a cut-down hull with rather more success. Despite this failure, the Numbats have been quite successful in the role of light cruisers, and are popular ships amongst their crews. 2 Numbats in OU service and most manufactured for export have been fitted on a semi-permanent basis as diplomatic transports, with VIP payload modules.
OUDFS Numbat As  Torpedo Cruiser, before the Spider class was constructed. OUDFS Nandi One of two VIP transports in OU service. OUDFS Kombilol Ready for heavy combat with a Gunpack module OUDFS Walpurti Deployed with a missile module when escorting carriers
Tuvalu Block I class HEAVY CRUISER
FT-908 TMF: 81 NPV: 227 + modules CPV: 212 + modules   Technical Specifications Classification : Heavy Cruiser Displacement : 8100 Tonnes [MASS Factor 81] including 2 payload modules Hull Type : Average [Hull Integrity 24] Crew : 9 Officers, 56 Ratings + Module Crew Armament : 2 Class 2 Batteries, 1 Class 1 Battery ( + modules) Defences : Grade 3 Armour, 2 Point Defence Systems, Level 1 Screens (+ modules ) Sensor Suite : Standard sensors,2 Fire Control Systems (+ modules) Drive Systems : Main Drive rating 4, FTL (Jump) Drive  Service Details First entered service : 2172 Currently in OU service : 10 Lost in action : 4 Decommissioned/scrapped : 1 Relegated to reserve fleet : 6 Sold to other forces : 0 Under construction : 3 Procurement cost : 2110 MUcr + Payload 160-680 MUcr
The Tuvalu class was the first of the BORON designs not to be directly derived from the Freemantle class. It was conceived as a "double Freemantle", each vessel having at least twice the capability of the smaller ships. The design was not deemed a great success, as the problems involved in having two modules on one ship caused the programme cost to blow out alarmingly, and their expense is very high - comparable to more conventional designs. Production was soon switched to the Block II design, which traded in the ability to carry two modules for a greatly increased structural strength. Recently, however, the Block I Tuvalu has been reinstated in production, the resultant ships usually carrying two different types of pod, one military, one not, so they become self-escorting troop transports, self-escorting cargo carriers and so on.
Tuvalu Block II class HEAVY CRUISER
FT-908 TMF: 81 NPV: 246 + modules  CPV: 228 + modules   Technical Specifications Classification : Heavy Cruiser Displacement : 8100 Tonnes [MASS Factor 81] including payload module Hull Type : Very Strong [Hull Integrity 32] Crew : 10 Officers, 63 Ratings + Module Crew Armament : 2 Class 2 Batteries, 1 Class 1 Battery ( + module) Defences : Grade 3 Armour, 2 Point Defence Systems, Level 1 Screens (+ module ) Sensor Suite : Standard sensors,2 Fire Control Systems (+ module) Drive Systems : Main Drive rating 4, FTL (Jump) Drive  Service Details First entered service : 2174 Currently in OU service : 19 Lost in action : 1 Decommissioned/scrapped : 3 Relegated to reserve fleet : 1 Sold to other forces : 0 Under construction : 3 Procurement cost : 2350 MUcr + Payload 80-340 MUcr
The Tuvalu Block II class is the mainstay of the OUDF Navy's Cruiser squadrons. Originally procured as a cheaper, less-capable variant of the Tuvalu after the fiasco of that class's cost blowout, it was soon found to be equally as effective, and significantly cheaper. Although rather under-armed for a vessel of its size, it has the ability to take punishment equal or superior to many battlecruisers and still remain effective. Tuvalu Block IIs are nearly always fitted with Gunpack modules.
OUDFS Tiki (Tuvalu Block I) As she appeared at the battle of Esperance OUDFS Taronga (Tuvalu Block I) Fitted out as a research/survey cruiser OUDFS Tonga (Tuvalu Block I) Set up in Transport Cruiser Configuration   OUDFS Tahiti (Tuvalu Block II) In the usual Gunpack Configuration for Blk II ships
Waikato class ESCORT CARRIER
TMF: 102 NPV: 322 + module & fighters  CPV: 255 + module & fighters Technical Specifications Classification : Escort Carrier Displacement : 10200 Tonnes [MASS Factor 102] including payload module Hull Type : Average [Hull Integrity 31] Crew : 14 Officers, 80 Ratings + Module Crew Armament : 1 Class 2 Battery, 1 Class 1 Battery ( + module) Defences : Grade 3 Armour, 1 Point Defence System, Level 1 Screens (+ module )  Sensor Suite : Standard sensors,2 Fire Control Systems (+ module) Drive Systems : Main Drive rating 4, FTL (Jump) Drive   Service Details First entered service : 2171 Currently in OU service : 11 Lost in action : 4 Decommissioned/scrapped : 3 Relegated to reserve fleet : 1 Sold to other forces : 0 Under construction : 2 Procurement cost : 3140 MUcr + Payload 80-340 MUcr
The Waikato class is the third basic design of the BORON family of ships. The lead ship of the class, Waikato, was originally designed without the capability of taking the interchangeable modules that all other large BORON ships could. However, she was upgraded to the same configuration as her sister ships in her first 5-year refit. Weetangera and Wollondilly have both had their hangers replaced on a semi-permanent basis, and operate in the role of battleships. Weetangera has 2 Salvo Missile Launchers sharing a single magazine, and Wollondilly a cluster of 9 Heavy MT missiles racks, but both have the ability to be converted back to carrier configuration at a few months notice. Wagga and Worambungle have in the past had one hanger replaced by a Salvo Missile Launcher and magazine, but both are now currently of pure-carrier configuration. Wanganui is often used for Special Ops, with a Raider module fitted semi-permanently. One hanger provides atmosphere-capable fighters for air support to the SAS or Light Horse raiders, the other additional hanger space for landers.
OUDFS Woranora In standard configuration, usually one squadron of standard and one squadron of heavy fiighters (48 NPV, 108 CPV)   OUDFS Wanganui This ship has a reputation for suddenly appearing out of nowhere, executing a surgical raid against valuable assets, and vanishing back into space. Usually carries heavy fighters (NPV 60, CPV120)   OUDFS Weetangera Semi-permanent modification to 'battleship' role with  2 Salvo Missile Launchers sharing a single magazine OUDFS Wollondilly Semi-permanent modification to 'battleship' role replacing fighter bays with a cluster of 9 Heavy MT missiles racks
Dunedin class BATTLECRUISER
Sister ships: Darwin, Downer, Deakin, Dickson.... FT-909 TMF: 111 NPV: 319 + modules CPV: 331 + modules   Technical Specifications: Classification : Battlecruiser Displacement : 11100 Tonnes [MASS Factor 111] including payload modules Hull Type : Average [Hull Integrity 33 in 4 rows] Crew : 16 Officers, 79 Ratings + Module Crews Armament : 1 Class 2 Battery (All), 1 Class 1 Battery (All) (+ modules) Defences : Grade 3 Armour, 2 Point Defence Systems, Level 1 Screens (+ modules) Sensor Suite : Standard sensors, 3 Fire Control Systems (+ modules) Drive Systems : Main Drive rating 6, FTL (Jump) Drive Modules : 2x 8-Mass modules	Service Details <<Classified>>
A lighter, faster Cooma (see below), designed to the classic Battlecruiser formula : "outrun anything it can't outfight, and outfight anything it can't outrun" - but unlike Admiral Fisher's wet-navy designs, the Dunedin actually meets the specs. Her lack of long-range weapons can be considered a tactical disadvantage, but one which she shares with all BORON designs; and the high thrust rating makes it more capable than most other BORON ships of bringing the enemy into range of her own weapons. The design and procurement of the Dunedin class was controversial. For a long time the OUDF government favoured a slightly smaller and slower design with a single equipment module due to that ship's lower total cost; but in the end the admiralty won the day with the argument that the twin module wells would not only reduce the ship's procurement cost and construction time (since the OUDF already had a number of spare weapon modules originally intended for OUPF River-class ships which had been lost in action against early Kra'Vak incursions), but would also greatly increase the class's flexibility and usefulness.
OUDFS Dunedin The normal wartime Dunedin loadout is a pair of Gunpack modules (left-overs from OUPF River-class ships that were destroyed by the Kraks before they could pick up their wartime equipment)   OUDFS Dongara The OUDFS Dongara and others have been used as fast "blockade runners" carrying a cargo module and a landing craft module.   OUDFS Deakin In a unique 'Strike' configuration with 2 Torpedo modules intended to use the ships high thrust with the torpedo's longer range.
Cooma class BATTLESHIP  Sister ships: Christchurch, Canberra.... FT-910 TMF: 124 NPV: 347 + modules CPV: 377 + modules   Technical Specifications: Classification : Battleship Displacement : 12400 Tonnes [MASS Factor 124] including payload modules Hull Type : Average [Hull Integrity 37 in 4 rows] Crew : 17 Officers, 83 Ratings + Module Crews Armament : 1 Class 2 Battery (All), 1 Class 1 Battery (All) (+ modules) Defences : Grade 6 Armour, 1 Point Defence System, Level 2 Screens (+ modules) Sensor Suite : Standard sensors, 3 Fire Control Systems (+ modules) Drive Systems : Main Drive rating 4, FTL (Jump) Drive Modules : 3 8-Mass modules Service Details <<Classified>>	OUDFS Canberra In a common configuration. Coomas almost invariably operate with three Gunpack or Standard modules, though very occasionally they carry an Defence/Escort module instead. So far no Coomas have been seen carrying civilian/auxiliary modules.
The largest ships easily constructed by the OUDF's mid-sized military spaceyards, the Cooma class is also one of the most heavily protected vessels of its size. Offensive combat power has been sacrificed to make way for additional protection, but the large screens have led to a relatively fragile hull by OU standards. Lack of funds has led to fewer of these capable ships being produced than the OU would like.
Auckland class CARRIER Sister ships: Aeotearoa, Armidale, Adelaide... TMF: 128 NPV: 411 + module & fighters CPV: 331 + module & fighters   Technical Specifications: Classification : Carrier Displacement : 12800 Tonnes [MASS Factor 128] including payload modules Hull Type : Average [Hull Integrity 37 in 4 rows] Crew : 20 Officers, 100 Ratings + Module and Flight Crews Armament : 1 Class 2 Battery (All), 1 Class 1 Battery (All), 3 Fighter Bays (+ module) Defences : Grade 3 Armour, 2 Point Defence Systems, Level 1 Screen (+ modules) Sensor Suite : Standard sensors, 2 Fire Control Systems (+ modules) Drive Systems : Main Drive rating 4, FTL (Jump) Drive Modules : 1x 8-Mass module	Service Details <<Classified>>
The Auckland-class carriers resulted from a major refit of the Cooma-class battleships, replacing both weapon outriggers with hangar bays similar to those on the smaller Waikato class. The resulting ship was too large for the OUDF's space docks to handle, causing serious cost overruns; and their critics pointed out that the only real advantage they had over the Waikatos were one additional fighter group - a fighter group which the OUDF would have problems crewing anyway - and that in spite of the "fleet carrier" classification the Auckland nevertheless had fewer fighters than the major navies' *light* carriers. The admiralty persisted, replying that the fleet needed more fighter cover and that the Auckland did carry 50% more fighters than the Waikato for only 25% extra cost; but to date production of the Aucklands has been even slower than that of the Cooma-class battleships.
OUDFS Auckland In a common configuration. The Aucklands usually carry an Defence/Escort or Standard module.  Usual fighter complement is two standard and one heavy squadrons (NPV 66, CPV 156) OUDFS Armindale In a second common configuration with an Escort module. Usual fighter complement in this role is three standard fighter squadrons (NPV 54, CPV 144) OUDFS Albury-Wodonga In an attempt to field even more fighters, there is a proposed refit for the Auckand to allow a 4th fighter bay at the cost of thrust, armor and a PDS system. Ftr complement of 2 Std and 2 Hvy squadrons (NPV 96, CPV 216)
Jervis Bay class MODULAR FLEET AUXILIARY
Sister ships: Jackaroo, Jindlaee, Jerrabomberra... TMF: 144 NPV: 280 + modules CPV: 343 + modules   Technical Specifications: Classification : Fleet Auxiliary Displacement : 14400 Tonnes [MASS Factor 144] including payload modules Hull Type : Weak [Hull Integrity 29 in 4 rows] Crew : 10 Officers, 40 Ratings + Module Crews Armament : 1 Class 2 Battery (Fore), 2 Class 1 Batteries (All), (+ module) Defences : No Armour, 2 Point Defence Systems, No Screen (+ modules) Sensor Suite : Standard sensors, 1 Fire Control System (+ modules) Drive Systems : Main Drive rating 2, FTL (Jump) Drive Modules : 10 x 8-Mass BORON modules   Service Details <<Classified>>
Like the Auckland-class carriers the Jervis Bay-class fleet auxiliaries were too big for the Oceanic Union's own military spaceyards to build, so instead they were built to BORON specs by the major civilian yards at Proxima Centauris. Many intelligence analysts initially believed them to be small dreadnoughts (and two of these ships, Jaika Jaika and Jerilderee, did in fact temporarily serve in that role during the Siege of Sol with all ten module wells fitted with combat modules); but their weak main drives and defences and their lack of fire control facilities make them very unsuited for front-line combat duties. Although the modular design of the Jervis Bay class allows these ships to be rapidly reconfigured to a wide variety of roles, from planetary bombardment monitors and troop transports to long-range survey ships or even disaster relief, their most common task is to serve as fleet supply ships. When operating in combat zones, eg. while supporting the OUDF Deep Space Raiding Force that raided Kra'Vak supply lines, they usually carry at least a "Standard" weapons module and often an "Escort" module as well to allow them to fight off any enemy patrol craft they happen to encounter. The speculations about OUDF dreadnoughts were not entirely unfounded. At the time the Jervis Bay was designed the OUDF BuShips did draw up specs for a heavy battleship with the same general hull configuration as a Jervis Bays but with fewer module wells and more powerful engines and defences, and rumour has it that the existing Jervis Bay class ships are prepared to be refitted into this configuration should the need for such heavy combat units arise – or, according to more cynical commentators, should the OUDF's budget ever allow it!
OUDFS Jervis Bay In a common configuration. The most varied of the new designs are (of course) the Jervis Bays. Their normal loadout when operating in combat zones is a Standard module, possibly one Defence/Escort module and the remaining 8-9 wells filled with various auxiliary/civilian modules (ranging from pure cargo modules to troop landers to sickbays to ortillery).	OUDFS Jaika Jaika and OUDFS Jerilderee  As outfitted during the Siege of Sol During the Siege of Sol the OUDFS Jaika Jaika and OUDFS Jerilderee carried 8 Gunpack modules each.  In the two remaining slots the Jaika Jaika carried a Defence/Escort module and one of the old Numbat P-torp modules, while the OUDFS Jerilderee had *two* P-torp modules - not because they expected to use the P-torps much (single-arc P-torps don't agree very well with thrust-2 engines!), but because they needed the extra FCS capacity.  Both ships survived the Siege; after the first couple of encounters, the Kra'Vak generally preferred to stay well away from them!
Brisbane class HEAVY BATTLESHIP
(UNDIA analysts' best guess): TMF: 144 NPV: 392 + modules CPV: 455 + modules   Technical Specifications: Classification : Heavy Battleship Displacement : 14400 Tonnes [MASS Factor 144] including payload modules Hull Type : Average [Hull Integrity 43 in 4 rows] Crew : 24 Officers, 110 Ratings + Module Crews Armament : 3 Class 2 Batteries (Fore, FP, FS), 2 Class 1 Batteries (All), (+ module) Defences : Grade 5 Armour, 2 Point Defence Systems, 1 Screen (+ modules) Sensor Suite : Standard sensors, 3 Fire Control Systems (+ modules) Drive Systems : Main Drive rating 4, FTL (Jump) Drive Modules : 4 x 8-Mass BORON modules     If the OU built a real warship based on the Jervis Bay hull, analysts best guess is something like this.	OUDFS Brisbane In a conjectural configuration. Brisbane class heavy battleships would, if they existed, most likely be equipped with one Defence/Escort module and three Gunpack or Standard modules NPV 490 / CPV 553	A master miniature for the Jervis Bay/Brisbane was created but there were too many issues with the molding and casting of this ship that it was never released.