TAKEICHI-CLASS SEKIBUNE
The Takeichi class of sekibune, or destroyer, was introduced in 2485 AT as part of the Botas Reforms. Following advances in Artifical Intelligence technology and gravity weapons such as the Shamisen Resonance Caster, the Kokubusho determined that the existing line of warships developed during the Trathiran Revolt was outdated and was far too crew-intensive.
DEVELOPMENTThe contract to design and build the Takeichi class was put out for tender in 2481 AT following the Battle of Yamsai. Onohama Shipyards were awarded the contract, in a reverse of policy for the Imperial Jade Navy which typically awarded weapons developers the contracts and then allowed them to subcontract industrial firms. The first vessels of the Takeichi class were deployed to active duty in early 2486 AT.
SPECIFICATIONSAdvances in automation allowed the Takeichi class to have a much smaller crew, requiring only 440 crew for optimal operation in contrast to the 1,500 crew required to operate the much larger Katana-class Destroyer.
The Takeichi class mounts a Type 84 VL-HVEA gun along its spine, offering a much more powerful punch than magnetic accelerators of a similar length. It also carries three Type 85 Barrage Guns which allow it to engage capital ships and bombard planetary positions at range. For close-quarters combat it boasts four Shamisen Resonance Casters and six dual-barrel Gyaku-Tanken Boarding Cannons, short-ranged high power weapons designed to cut through hulls and shielding with ease. 16 912-LB railgun turrets provide coverage against light-to-medium vessels, fightercraft, shuttles and missile-torpedo analogues. 18 IdaiTech Combination Vertical Launch Systems across the hull allow the launch of missiles such as the Atlatl MTM and the Kukulkan ISM. Finally, 2,250 Gyaku-Ko BDP emplacements provide short-range coverage against fighter craft, shuttles, corvettes and enemy munitions, providing a comprehensive network of fire to protect the ship. Auxiliary systems include an IdaiTech REG-2 Fire Control Suite, for the co-ordination of friendly assets, four KanshoCorp Tractor Beams, one IdaiTech Stormcloud TILT Generator and an Arisaka Warchest Foundry System. The Takeichi class can carry a full company of marines, equivalent to 150 troops plus equipment, vehicles and supplies. |
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